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Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin BTC $93,725.65 holder, revealed that it began 2026 with a fresh purchase of 1,283 Bitcoin for $116 million, which brings its total holdings to 673,783 BTC. The Bitcoin was acquired at an average price of about $90,000 per coin, using proceeds from the sale of its own shares under its at‑the‑market offering, as disclosed in a filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on January 5.The company’s overall Bitcoin stash currently sits at $62.6 billion, based on an average purchase price of roughly $75,026 per Bitcoin, according…
Bitcoin (BTC) hit new 2026 highs on Monday’s Wall Street open amid concerns over thin market liquidity.Key points:Bitcoin joins stocks and gold with early-year gains as geopolitics rewards asset holders.BTC price analysis sees a “clear-cut breakout” over the next week.Concerns over a lack of market engagement form the basis for bearish prognoses.Bitcoin seeks new monthly highs on VenezuelaData from TradingView confirmed a new year-to-date BTC price peak of $94,026 on Bitstamp. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewUS stocks gained at the start of the week, continuing a positive reaction to the US operation in Venezuela.Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite…
Ethereum trades above $3,160 with a 5% weekly gain as analysts track ETH/BTC strength and key resistance that could signal outperformance. Ethereum (ETH) is trading above $3,160 and has now logged five straight days of gains. The weekly gain stands at 5%, with trading volume over $17 billion in the past 24 hours. The price briefly touched the $3,160–$3,200 zone, which several traders mark as an area of resistance. Market participants are watching this level closely for signs of a breakout or rejection. ETH/BTC Chart Shows Familiar Pattern A chart shared by Sykodelic tracks Ethereum’s performance against Bitcoin from…
In brief The average size of Bitcoin deposits to Binance has jumped 34x since early 2024, hitting 21.7 BTC, signaling a major return of large-holder activity. Analysts link the rally to a potential “regime shift” from macro events like the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, but warn it’s a recalibration, not an unbounded bull run. The consensus outlook is for a volatile, range-bound Q1 2026, with over $3B in sidelined stablecoin capital and equity market risks acting as near-term headwinds. Bitcoin’s decisive breakout above $92,000 to start 2026 has been accompanied by a surge in activity from large holders, signaling a…
MYX Finance [MYX] had a difficult start to the day, sliding 11% as market conditions shifted in favor of bears on the 5th of January. Despite sellers maintaining control, market data showed buyers stayed active, keeping the probability of a rebound elevated. Why did the market decline? The recent pullback appears tied to heavy profit-taking in the perpetual market over the past day. This activity is reflected across three key MYX perpetual indicators. Its Open Interest dropped by approximately $16.7 million during the period, signaling a reduction in the total value of outstanding MYX contracts in the perpetual market. Despite…
Dogecoin has spent a large part of the current cycle moving sideways, leaving its long-term chart largely defined by a downtrend. However, a technical study of Dogecoin’s previous market cycles, where similar stretches of compression preceded outsized price expansions, points to instances where Dogecoin can rally to price targets anywhere between $10 and $20 in the current cycle. How Dogecoin Performed During Previous Alt-Seasons A recent technical analysis shared by crypto analyst Javon Marks on the social media platform X looks at direct comparisons between Dogecoin’s current structure and the setups that led to its most dramatic rallies in the…
XRP price has stabilized after months of controlled downside, aligning with a broader crypto market recovery entering 2026. Bitcoin reaching the $90K mark and Ethereum maintaining the position above the $3K level has revived risk appetite in majors. Against this backdrop, XRP price has rebounded from compression near demand. Price has gained reclaimed support following long selling pressure. The question is whether this period of recovery can be maintained through the enhancement of market conditions and internal structure. ETF inflows reshape XRP institutional demand profile Recent XRP spot ETF data shows a clear shift in institutional allocation behavior. XRP spot…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has stated that the blockchain network must decide between chasing speculative trends or fulfilling its original promise as a neutral “world computer.”In two separate detailed posts on the social media platform X, Buterin reflected on 2025 as a year of significant technical progress.However, he cautioned against the network’s growing reliance on what he termed the “next meta,” a cycle defined by political memecoins, tokenized dollars, and efforts to artificially boost network usage for economic signaling.Instead, Buterin argued that Ethereum has reached a pivotal moment where it has finally solved the industry’s longest-standing engineering paradox: the scalability…
US macro data, renewed geopolitical tensions and fresh crypto market momentum are setting up a highly eventful first full trading week of 2026. And crypto is starting the week on firmer footing after a bruising Q4 2025 that saw Bitcoin correct roughly 35% from its cycle top and sentiment plunge toward “extreme fear.” Today, 5 January 2026, Bitcoin is trading at around $92.5k after briefly surging to $93,000 earlier today. Furthermore, Ethereum pushed above $3200 before dipping slightly. Altcoins such as XRP, Dogecoin, Chainlink, Stellar, and Hyperliquid registered gains. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Let’s talk about…
When the futures market opened Monday, the screens told a story that felt backward.The U.S. had just captured Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, in a weekend operation that jolted geopolitics and dominated headlines. And yet oil did not spike.It slipped.At the same time, Bitcoin held its ground, then pushed higher. It traded around the low $90,000s as markets processed the idea that this shock might add barrels to the world later, rather than take barrels away today.That is the first tell for crypto investors: this episode is being priced as a macro story. Inflation, rates, and liquidity are in the driver’s…