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- Bitcoin has slipped below $95,000 this week after retreating from recent highs near $98,000, yet institutional demand signals are flashing their strongest readings in months as U.S. spot ETF inflows surge beyond statistical extremes. Despite the price pullback, on-chain data shows tightening sell-side pressure and renewed accumulation, suggesting whales may be loading up during the consolidation. Glassnode’s latest market pulse confirms that Bitcoin remains in a consolidation phase rather than in a trend deterioration, with the 14-day RSI cooling from 63.6 to 61.0 while remaining above neutral territory. Spot trading volume climbed modestly from $8.8 billion to $9.3 billion, accompanied by a dramatic shift in net buy-sell...

- Billionaire Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13B – Is Something Big Coming? Billionaire Michael Saylor’s Strategy has added another 22,305 bitcoin to its balance sheet, spending approximately $2.13 billion as the company continues its aggressive accumulation strategy. The purchase disclosed on January 20 follows sales conducted under Strategy’s at-the-market (ATM) equity and preferred stock programs between January 12 and January 19, 2026. The bitcoin was acquired at an average price of approximately $95,284 per BTC, inclusive of fees and expenses. As of January 19, Strategy now holds a total of 709,715 bitcoin acquired for roughly $53.92 billion at an average price of $75,979 per BTC. ATM Program Funds Latest...

- Key Takeaways GameStop, the brick-and-mortar video game retailer that became a meme-stock phenomenon, is reportedly moving to sell its Bitcoin holdings. The company added Bitcoin to its corporate treasury in mid-2025, a move that helped propel its stock to fresh highs at the time. Is GameStop Dumping Bitcoin? Recent on-chain activity has sparked speculation over whether GameStop is “dumping” its Bitcoin holdings. This follows several large transfers by the video game retailer to Coinbase Prime, an institutional brokerage platform. On Jan. 18, GameStop transferred 100 BTC, worth roughly $9.5 million at the time, from wallets linked to Coinbase Custody to Coinbase Prime. On-chain analyst Sani first flagged the transaction on Jan...

- VFX Token (VFX) Could Be the Missing Link Between Forex Scale and Crypto Innovation Forex is a massive $7 trillion daily turnover market that runs on scale, discipline, and ruthless efficiency. On the other hand, crypto runs on composability, speed, and experimentation with blockchain technology. The difference between the two has always been very prominent, but things are about to change with the release of the VFX token. Vortex FX aims to plug the gap with a practical proposition. Instead of another “replacement” story, it offers infrastructure that connects traditional currency markets with decentralized rails in a way that suits both audiences. Rather than claiming to “disrupt forex” or “kill banks,” Vortex FX frames VFX as an...

- India Crypto Executives Push to Roll Back 1% TDS, Ease 30% Tax Ahead of Budget India’s crypto industry is renewing its call for tax reform ahead of the Union Budget, arguing that the current regime is driving trading activity offshore. Key Takeaways: Senior executives from WazirX and Delta Exchange say the government has an opportunity in Budget 2026 to recalibrate its approach by easing the 1% transaction-level tax deducted at source (TDS) on crypto trades and revisiting the flat 30% tax on virtual digital asset (VDA) gains, which currently does not allow losses to be offset. India’s Crypto Tax Push Improved Traceability but Drained Liquidity India introduced the 30% VDA tax and the 1% TDS in 2022 as part of a broader push to...

- Bitcoin’s recent price action reflects a market under pressure as bearish signals gain traction. BTC has struggled to sustain upward momentum, reinforcing a corrective outlook in the short term. Reversing this trajectory requires patience from investors and improved macroeconomic conditions. At present, Bitcoin appears to have only one of those factors working in its favor. Bitcoin Holders Are Gaining Profits, But Not Selling Yet On-chain sentiment indicators highlight stress among newer BTC participants. The Short-Term Holder Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (STH-NUPL) shows that new investors have remained in net unrealized losses since November 2025. This prolonged drawdown suggests reduced confidence among short-term holders, often...

- This 1 Reason to Buy XRP Is 1 Reason to Avoid Other Popular Cryptocurrencies Key Points The expectation of regulation is pretty much the bedrock of all institutional finance. If a crypto project can't swim through regulated waters, it doesn't really matter how elegant or handy its underlying technology is, because the biggest pools of capital will keep their distance. XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is getting explicit regulatory permission to operate in an incredibly important global financial zone, while privacy coins like Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) and Monero (CRYPTO: XMR) keep hitting roadblocks because regulators dislike them. Let's take a closer look at what went down and appreciate why it's a worthwhile reason to consider investing in XRP...

- Will Buying Zcash at $400 Be Like Buying Bitcoin at $400? Key Points With Zcash priced at less than $400, and Bitcoin's price near $93,000, some Zcash supporters suggest that buying it now might yield similar profits as buying Bitcoin at a similar price in its history. Normally, such claims warrant caution, but there might be factors that differentiate the two scenarios. It's a mistake to focus on price The temptation to invest based purely on price comparison between Zcash today and Bitcoin’s historical prices is misleading. This mental shortcut, known as unit bias, misguides investors to think a less expensive coin has more growth potential, which isn't necessarily true. For instance, a coin can be priced at $400 with a small...

- Wintermute Says Crypto’s Bull Cycle Is Over – Three Forces Will Drive 2026 Cryptocurrency’s traditional four-year cycle has collapsed, replaced by a new market structure where liquidity concentration and investor positioning now determine price action, according to a comprehensive year-end analysis from leading OTC desk Wintermute. The firm’s proprietary trading data reveals that 2025 marked a fundamental shift in how digital assets trade, with the year’s muted performance indicating crypto’s transition from speculation-driven rallies to a more institutionally anchored asset class. Wintermute’s OTC flow data shows the historic pattern of Bitcoin gains recycling into Ethereum, then blue chips, and finally altcoins has weakened...

- Dormant Bitcoin Whale Awakens Blockchain tracking service Whale Alert reported that an address containing 909 Bitcoin was activated after 13.2 years, moving the entire balance, currently worth around $85 million, to a new address. On-chain data showed the wallet first received Bitcoin in 2013, which would have cost just $7 at the time. This transfer is part of a broader pattern over the past year, as long-inactive Bitcoin wallets have begun moving again. Separately, blockchain analytics firm Santiment noted a modest increase in participation among mid-sized holders. Since mid-November, the number of wallets holding at least 100 Bitcoin has risen by nearly 0.5%, adding more than 90 new wallets to that category. However, smaller...

- Crypto Whales Accumulate as Retail Pulls Back Major cryptocurrency holders are increasing their positions in Ethereum, Chainlink, and Bitcoin, according to on-chain data, in a sign of strategic accumulation that contrasts with recent retail-driven selling pressure. Ethereum’s staking ratio reached a new milestone of 30% on Monday, locking over $120 billion worth of ETH on the network. The all-time high indicates growing institutional confidence in the network’s value proposition. On Tuesday, crypto mining firm Bitmine Immersion staked an additional 86,848 ETH, worth $279.4 million, bringing its total staked to 1.77 million ETH valued at $5.65 billion, according to Arkham Intelligence. A separate, newly created wallet also...

- Can Bitcoin Drop to $58,000? Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Warns of a 37% Correction Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent slide has reignited fears of a deeper correction, and one of the market’s most respected chart watchers is sounding the alarm. Peter Brandt, a veteran futures trader with more than four decades of experience, warned that Bitcoin could face another sharp leg lower, potentially falling as much as 37% from current levels. His outlook comes as Bitcoin slipped below $91,000, extending a pullback that has already erased more than 30% from its October 2025 all-time high above $126,000. Bitcoin Slips Below $91,000 as Brandt Flags Deeper Downside Brandt said Bitcoin could ultimately revisit the $58,000 to $62,000 range if current...

- BloFin Research Analysis: A Shift in Capital Preference From Bitcoin to Gold The first week of 2026 offered investors a distinctly unromantic reminder: when the macro narrative shifts from "growth and inflation" to "institutional and governance risk", performance is no longer about whose story sounds best, but about which assets look most independent under stress. Gold and silver's relative strength, alongside the relative weakness of BTC and ETH, captures that repricing. Hard assets are competing for an "independence premium", while major cryptoassets are increasingly trading like high-volatility dollar risk. This isn't to argue that crypto has lost its long-term case. It's that, in the current framework, the market is focused on...

Bitcoin slipped toward $92,000 on Tuesday after a tariff dispute tied to Greenland shook global markets, though some analysts still see room for a rebound toward $99,000 once sentiment steadies. Bitcoin fell about -2.8% is trading on January 20. It moved near $92,759 after touching an intraday low of $92,245. The drop came as traders pulled back from risk assets across the board. The move followed fresh jitters over a possible US-Europe trade fight linked to Greenland. How Did Bitcoin React to the New US–Europe Tariff Risk? As per a Reuters report, US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on several European countries unless Washington is allowed to buy the territory, a stance that rattled investors. The risk-off tone hit...

- 3 Reasons Why Bitcoin’s January Is a Critical Consolidation Phase Bitcoin consolidation phases often feel uncomfortable for traders. They test patience and conviction. However, these periods can also create opportunities for investors who follow disciplined capital management plans. Several signals suggest January could be the month when Bitcoin enters a critical consolidation phase ahead of a recovery. 3 Signals Suggest January Could Be When Bitcoin Forms a Local Bottom Based on technical, on-chain, and exchange data, analysts believe positive signals for a long-term recovery have emerged. First, technical data shows Bitcoin approaching an optimal DCA zone based on moving averages (MA). According to the on-chain analytics...

- Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin Will Mirror Silver’s Explosive Rise—Then Crash: Here's Why Key Takeaways As silver continues to print record highs, longtime gold advocate and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff is once again sounding the alarm. This time, he is warning that BTC is headed for a collapse that will mirror silver’s rise, only in reverse. Schiff Sounds the Alarm as Silver Soars Silver climbed above $94 on Jan. 19, extending a surge that has reshaped the precious metals market over the past year. Since late 2024, the metal has posted new highs with striking frequency, fueled by tight supply and growing industrial demand. The rally has been dramatic. Silver rose about 165% in 2025 and is already up roughly 30% in the first three...

- The Federal Reserve's recent liquidity injection of $8.306 billion is drawing attention as it coincides with heightened market anxiety. This move, coupled with a fresh gold all-time high of $4,717 per ounce, signifies underlying market dynamics. Bitcoin has dropped to the $95,000 support zone, yet with the Federal Reserve injecting liquidity and maintaining gold's all-time high momentum, Bitcoin is poised for potential gains. Federal Reserve, Liquidity, and Pressure The New York Fed targeted Treasury bills due between February and May, ensuring ample bank reserves. This tactful operation avoids political debates around quantitative easing while demonstrating precision in financial management. Monthly injections now total $55.4...

- Bitcoin’s newest investors have been underwater since November 2024, with on-chain data revealing a sustained period of unrealized losses that has now stretched into its eighth consecutive week. Short-term holders (defined as those who purchased BTC within the past 155 days) require a recovery above $98,000 to return to profitability, according to analysis from blockchain analytics firm Glassnode. The metric tracking this cohort’s financial position, known as STH-NUPL (Short-Term Holder Net Unrealized Profit/Loss), has remained in negative territory throughout this period. Glassnode noted that the aggregate entry price for recent investors is $98,300, a critical threshold for market sentiment. “Historically, reclaiming and...

- The Hong Kong securities industry is pushing back against a plan that would tighten the net around crypto exposure inside traditional portfolios, arguing the city risks scaring off mainstream asset managers just as it tries to build a deeper digital-asset market. In a submission dated Tuesday, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association urged regulators to keep a long-standing “de minimis” carve-out for Type 9 licensed asset managers, warning that scrapping it would turn even tiny allocations into a full licensing trigger. Type 9 is Hong Kong’s standard licence for discretionary portfolio managers, the permission most traditional fund managers hold to run client money under the SFC’s rules. Proposed Rule Would...

- DeFi Protocol MakinaFi reportedly suffered a security breach resulting in the theft of 1,299 ETH, valued at approximately $4.13 million. The incident was disclosed by PeckShieldAlert in a post on X, which traced the movement of the stolen funds shortly after the attack. Exploit Details and On-Chain Trail According to the on-chain data, the stolen ETH was routed into two Ethereum addresses following the exploit. One address, 0xbed2…dE25, was labeled as holding approximately $3.3 million of the funds, while a second address, 0xE573…f905, was identified as holding around $880,000. On-chain data from Etherscan shows that at least one funding flow to these addresses involved an entity tagged as an MEV Builder (0xa6c2…). PeckShieldAlert...