BTC Liquidation Data Could Push Price to New Highs: Analyst

Bitcoin’s (BTC) sharp 7.4% rebound kick-started the first week of January and has shifted markets’ focus back to futures positioning, where liquidation data suggests the price action may be asymmetric. Key takeaways: Over $10.6 billion in long liquidations sit below $84,000, versus just $2 billion in shorts above $104,000. Retail positioning on Hyperliquid shows shorts…

Asset manager Bitwise sees 3 tests for crypto’s 2026 rally

The crypto market has started 2026 on a solid footing, but the question now is whether the rally can last, crypto asset management firm Bitwise said in a blog post Tuesday. Bitcoin BTC$92,456.24 and ether ETH$3,239.69 are both up about 7% year-to-date, six days into 2026, with speculative tokens posting even larger gains. DOGE$0.1467 alone…

ETH Must Reclaim This Daily Trend to Trigger a 20% Rally

Ether’s (ETH) 10% rise in January has refocused analysts’ attention on the daily chart, where the price structure points to higher prices but only if a key daily trend is reclaimed. Key takeaways: Ether is close to completing a daily double bottom targeting the $3,900 level. The 200-period EMA remains the decisive trend that ETH…

Will $95,000 Sellers Derail Bitcoin’s Comeback?

Bitcoin (BTC) struggled to continue its rebound at Tuesday’s Wall Street open as attention focused on $95,000 sellers. Key points: Bitcoin faces resistance as it approaches a large area of seller interest at $95,000. BTC price action begins to weaken versus risk assets and precious metals. Support on weekly timeframes remains intact, with $93,500 a…

How the UK Plans to Regulate Crypto Like Traditional Finance

Key takeaways The UK plans to bring cryptocurrency within the financial services perimeter by October 2027, shifting toward a structured regulatory regime. The Financial Conduct Authority has launched consultations to define standards and requirements for crypto firms, with final rules expected in 2026. The new framework marks a move away from basic Anti-Money Laundering registration…

XRP Price Starting to Copy Gold’s Multiyear 180% Boom: Analyst

XRP (XRP) is on track to repeat gold’s multiyear rally in 2026, according to analyst Steph is Crypto. Key takeaways: XRP is tracking gold’s past breakout structure, supporting $8–$10 targets if the fractal holds. Failure to reclaim the 100-week EMA could send XRP back toward the $1.61–$1.97 range. Gold’s fractal hints at $8-10 XRP price…

Telegram Sells $450M In Toncoin As Token Plunges: Report

Update (Jan. 6, 1:20 pm UTC): This article has been updated with a statement from Telegram. Cryptocurrency-friendly messenger Telegram boosted its operating revenue in 2025 as it explores a potential initial public offering (IPO). Telegram’s revenues hit $870 million in the first half of 2025, up 65% from $525 million a year earlier, the Financial…

Polymarket Adds Taker Fees to 15-Minute Crypto Markets

Prediction market platform Polymarket updated its documentation to show that 15-minute crypto up/down markets now carry taker fees, marking a departure from its long-standing zero-fee trading model. According to the newly updated “Trading Fees” and “Maker Rebates Program” sections of the site’s documentation, the prediction markets platform has enabled taker-only fees on 15-minute crypto markets…

Bitcoin ETFs Attract $697M in Second Trading Day of 2026

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have drawn strong inflows in 2026 as Matrixport analysts point to renewed investor appetite due to the new year’s “clean-slate effect.” US spot Bitcoin ETFs bagged $697 million worth of inflows during the second trading day of 2026 on Tuesday, bringing in over $1.1 billion in net positive inflows in…

Bitcoin ETFs Attract $697M in Second Trading Day of 2026

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have drawn strong inflows in 2026 as Matrixport analysts point to renewed investor appetite due to the new year’s “clean-slate effect.” US spot Bitcoin ETFs bagged $697 million worth of inflows during the second trading day of 2026 on Tuesday, bringing in over $1.1 billion in net positive inflows in…