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Bitcoin steadied near $90,000 as ETF flows turned negative, altcoins continued a valuation reset and DeFi markets showed pockets of renewed activity. Cryptocurrency markets experienced a limited recovery this week as investor liquidity gradually returned after the holidays. Bitcoin (BTC) topped a weekly high of $94,458 on Monday, before declining to about $90,937 at the time of writing on Friday. US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) demand saw a sharp reversal after $1.1 billion in inflows on the first two trading days of the new year. The ETFs have since logged three consecutive days of outflows, with a cumulative $398 million sold on Thursday, according to Farside Investors data. Read more

The crypto market is flashing early signals of a first-quarter recovery as the dust finally settles on December’s sharp sell-off. According to a new analysis from Coinbase, four structural indicators suggest the correction was a temporary setback rather than a regime shift. Fresh inflows into spot ETFs, a drastic reduction in systemic leverage, improved order […] The post Shortest bear market ever? Key metrics imply Bitcoin price could surge past $125,000 before April appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) forms a bear flag near $25; analysts warn of possible drop to $19–$17 amid weak momentum and bearish structure.

Long-term Bitcoin holders sold nearly $300 billion worth of BTC in 2025, but as this sell pressure declines, a bullish outlook for 2026 has emerged. Bitcoin’s long-term holders (LTHs) went through one of the most aggressive distribution phases on record in 2025. While the scale of selling rattled the market, onchain data analysis suggests that this pressure may be fading, possibly outlining the next bullish period for BTC price. Key takeaways: Long-term holders distributed about $300 billion in BTC in 2025, marking a historic supply reset. Read more

Falling mining difficulty is easing pressure on miners, potentially reducing forced BTC sales and quietly stabilizing the market.

Major crypto investor Andreessen Horowitz raised $15 billion across multiple funds to propel technology bets and help boost America's prospects.

BNY, the world’s largest custodian bank, signaled that it will begin issuing digital representations of customers’ deposits on the blockchain.

The XRP market has opened 2026 by splitting into two distinct realities. On one side, the institutional “wrapper” trade is thriving, supported by shrinking exchange supply and deepening corporate infrastructure. On the other hand, the underlying on-chain economy is flashing warning signs, with activity metrics fading even as Wall Street deepens its footprint. This divergence […] The post Ripple is winning on Wall Street and in the UK, but the XRP Ledger is losing users fast and the split will define 2026 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Buyers are attempting to defend the near-term support in Bitcoin and select major altcoins, but the bears have not given up and continue to exert pressure near the intraday range highs. Key points: Bitcoin bulls will have to successfully defend the moving averages to increase the possibility of a break above $95,000. Most major altcoins have turned down from their overhead resistance levels, indicating that the bears are active at higher levels. Read more

Ethereum holds $3K as Wyckoff structure nears breakout phase; analysts eye $5K–$7K if $4K flips.

Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wallet later this year that could support tokenized assets, including private company equity. Florida lawmakers renewed their push for a state-level bitcoin reserve. Ethereum’s validator exit queue fully cleared, easing delays that had impacted liquid staking protocols and validator withdrawals. Polygon labs unveiled the open money stack, an initiative designed to streamline stablecoin payments. Polygon is reportedly close ...

The service is available for institutional clients through an in-house permissioned blockchain, BNY said on Friday. BNY, a financial services company that traces its roots back to one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States, launched tokenized bank deposits for its institutional clients on Friday. Tokenized bank deposits are onchain cash balances or depositor claims against a bank. BNY will issue the tokenized bank deposits on an in-house permissioned blockchain network, according to an announcement from the company. The onchain deposits will be used to support collateral and margin requirements, with additional functionality in the future, BNY said, adding: The move by BNY is the latest blockchain-related development from a major financial institution, as banks and established players in traditional finance overhaul legacy financial infrastructure to meet the demands of the digital age. Read more

Crypto regulation has advanced in pieces: Rep. Ritchie Torres has drafted limits on officials in prediction markets, DOJ has faced questions after selling 57 BTC, and TD Cowen has warned midterms may push market structure talks to 2027, as Wyoming rolls out a state stablecoin. Federal unity is thin. The post Weekly Crypto Regulation Roundup: DOJ Bitcoin Sale Sparks Alarm and U.S. Crypto Laws Face Election Headwinds appeared first on Cryptonews.

Sharplink has generated about $33M from staking over seven months, with 864,840 ETH held and 10,657 ETH earned in rewards. The company has also deployed $170M in ETH to Linea via Anchorage Digital, as corporate staking expands and Morgan Stanley has filed for a spot Ether ETF with yield in January. The post Sharplink Rakes in $33M From Ether Staking as “100% ETH” Bet Pays Off appeared first on Cryptonews.

The exchange has overhauled its institutional business as part of a broader restructuring, with approximately one-third of its sales team exiting, according to one source.

The Tornado Cash developer was found guilty of operating an unlicensed transmitter business in August and could still be retried on two counts on which a jury deadlocked. Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain, has doubled down on his support of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, who could be retried on two felony charges sometime this year. In a Friday X post, Buterin warned his followers about privacy from both the public and governments, adding that he had used Tornado Cash to make transactions in furtherance of this principle. The Ethereum co-founder has supported Storm since before his criminal trial, saying that developing software for others to use for privacy was not a crime.  “I have personally used Roman's software to make transactions — to buy software for my own use, without my name ending up in corporate databases, to support charities that protect valuable human rights, and other goals,” said Buterin. “Roman has been a principled and steadfast developer of these principles. Unli...

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin publicly backed convicted Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, calling privacy tools a human right.

Doctor Profit warned that Bitcoin could still revisit the $70,000–$75,000 range, maintaining short positions from much higher levels.

From PRISM to AI, mass surveillance has only grown more powerful. Bruce Schneier warns the post-Snowden world may be entering an even darker phase. In June 2013, the lens through which US citizens looked at their government was dramatically changed; it was now a PRISM. PRISM was the program that enabled the National Security Agency (NSA), with some help from the FBI, to obtain unthinkable quantities of data from tech giants like Google, Facebook and Microsoft, among others. Despite previous statements that the NSA did not collect data “directly” from tech companies, American whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed that they did, and that it was just one portion of a larger picture showing that the US was in the mass surveillance game. Read more

It may have dipped in the past 24 hours, but the Shiba Inu price prediction is continuing to look very bullish at the moment. The post Shiba Inu Price Prediction: SHIB Drops 4.5%, But One Signal Says a New Bull Run is Starting appeared first on Cryptonews.