Author: Oguz Ozdemir
As 2025 came to a close, subtle changes in Federal Reserve activity started to catch the attention of traders watching both macro markets and crypto. Unusual moves in short-term funding and a series of quiet policy adjustments suggested that liquidity pressures might be easing. For some observers, that raised the possibility that Bitcoin could start moving higher before traditional markets show clearer signs of recovery in 2026. A Tense Year-End in Short-Term Funding On December 31, 2025, banks drew a record $74.6 billion from the Federal Reserve’s Standing Repo Facility. That spike pointed to stress in short-term funding markets right…
Today in crypto: Bitcoin Holds Firm Amid US Attack on Venezuela, BitMine Immersion Technologies has staked another 82,560 Ether. Meanwhile, a crypto executive stresses that the US CLARITY Act requires time to be done correctly. Bitcoin holds firm amid US attack on VenezuelaThe price of Bitcoin (BTC) held steady at above $90,000 amid a US attack on Venezuela that culminated in the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.Although BTC initially reacted slightly to the news, the price barely budged, quickly climbing back above the $90,000 level, despite the attack dominating media headlines.“The US bombed a country and captured its leader,…
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) remained firm at about $90,000, despite geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela reaching a boiling point in the early hours of Saturday morning.Bitcoin briefly fell below $90,000 on Saturday before climbing back up above the $90,000 level, where it is trading at the time of this writing. “The US bombed a country and captured its leader, on a weekend no less, and yet Bitcoin has barely moved,” Nic Puckrin, market analyst and founder of the crypto media company Coin Bureau, said in an X post. The price of Bitcoin barely moved, despite the…
Crypto traders are increasing their bets on former Trump advisor Judy Shelton even as the Fed chair race continues to tighten. This comes amid a drop in Kevin Hassett’s odds, although he remains the favorite to replace Jerome Powell. Judy Shelton’s Fed Chair Odds Rise as Market Awaits Trump’s Decision Kalshi data shows that crypto traders are increasing their bets on Judy Shelton replacing Powell, with her odds rising to 5%. Meanwhile, Hassett has seen his odds drop to 38%, from a high of around 85% at the start of December last year. Source: Kalshi Shelton’s odds of becoming the…
Rebeca Moen Jan 03, 2026 18:57 AAVE price prediction shows bullish reversal potential with targets at $185-195 over next 3-4 weeks, supported by oversold RSI recovery and positive MACD momentum. Aave (AAVE) is showing early signs of a technical reversal after trading near its 52-week low of $146.02. With current price at $160.47 and bullish momentum indicators emerging, our AAVE price prediction points to a potential recovery toward the $185-195 range over the next 3-4 weeks. AAVE Price Prediction Summary • AAVE short-term target (1 week): $172-178 (+7-11% from current levels) • Aave…
Hedera (HBAR) is among the standout performers on the day after climbing above the key resistance level of $0.12. With the price up more than 10% in the past 24 hours, the altcoin stands amongst the top 100 gainers. Bulls could rally on factors such as growing confidence in Hedera’s enterprise-grade network. Hedera entered the new year on a strong footing, with HBAR registering significant gains to touch multi-week highs at $0.12. This comes after consolidating below $0.11 since the breakdown below the $0.12 threshold in mid-December. Per trading data, Hedera has seen a surge in daily volume, which stood…
Bitcoin [BTC] has lagged behind metals or perceived traditional safe-haven assets like gold and silver. The recent explosive silver rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $83 was marked by an extended price range for BTC below $90K. Analysts had previously stated that the metals surge was capping BTC’s rebound, and a correction could offer relief for the cryptocurrency. The White House whale, also known as Garret Bullish, has been the most bullish analyst on crypto, citing potential correction on silver and gold.  Now that metals have given back their recent gains, Garret projected that silver and gold had topped out,…
Bitcoin’s rally toward the $90,000 level shaped trading across the crypto market this week. The action also boosted the market sentiment and aligned with the weekly returns in several other alternative tokens, topped by MYX Finance, Pepe, and Canton, with high volumes and participation. The rise of Bitcoin became the center of reference of traders. As Bitcoin price rises to 2.99% over the past week and trading above $90,000, this lowered short-term uncertainty and faster diversification into buying interest supported the point. As the most dominant asset became well balanced, there was focus on tokens that revealed momentum and liquidity.…
December’s losses were spread across 26 incidents, showing fewer large-scale breaches rather than a total absence of attacks. Blockchain security firm Peckshield has shared that December 2025 closed with a surprising decrease in crypto exploit losses. On-chain data shows the figures fell by 60% compared with those recorded in November. $76 Million Lost Across 26 Incidents According to the Peckshield report revealed via X, hacks and cybersecurity exploits in the crypto sector dropped in December 2025, with only $76.2 million stolen across 26 major incidents. This figure represents a 60% decrease from November’s $194.2 million. The largest single hack…
Plume Overview Our real-time PLUME to USD price update shows the current Plume price as $0.02 USD. Our analysis of the technical indicators suggests that the current market feeling is bearish Bearish 95%, with a Fear & Greed Index score of 28 (Fear). Over the last 30 days, Plume has had 13/30 (43%) green days and 10.83% price volatility. Plume Profit Calculator Profit calculation please wait… Plume (PLUME) Technical Overview When discussing future trading opportunities of digital assets, it is essential to pay attention to market sentiments. Plume (PLUME) Price Prediction For Today, Tomorrow and Next 30 Days Date Price…