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If 2024 was the year crypto reentered the mainstream through TV tickers and glossy ETF commercials, then 2025 was the year the market learned to live with that attention. It absorbed it, metabolized it, and let it shape how liquidity moved day to day. Some stories were loud and obvious. Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in […] The post Bitcoin price charts lied to you last year, while these eight on-chain signals quietly predicted every single move in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The company continued to diversify into the AI and high-performance computing sectors in 2025, with major deals and credit expansions. The Hut 8 Bitcoin (BTC) mining company expanded its credit facility with crypto exchange company Coinbase to $200 million, building on momentum from 2025 and strong stock performance, setting it apart among players in the struggling mining industry. Hut 8 will use the funds for “general corporate purposes,” according to an amended filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The credit expansion follows Hut 8’s $7 billion agreement with AI cloud platform Fluidstack in December to deliver 245 megawatts (MW) of energy for an AI data center over a 15-year term. Read more

Attacks against Bitcoin and crypto holders became increasingly physical in 2025. Here's a look back at some of the horrific assaults.

Bitcoin ended 2025 with a realized daily volatility of 2.24%, the lowest annual reading in the asset's recorded history. K33 Research's volatility chart stretches back to 2012, when Bitcoin saw daily moves of 7.58%, and shows steady compression through each cycle: 3.34% in 2022, 2.80% in 2024, and now 2.24% in 2025. Yet, the narrative […] The post Bitcoin is now less volatile than Nvidia, a statistical anomaly that completely changes your risk calculation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

It was an eventful day in terms of geopolitical tension.

Ethereum saw a surge in institutional adoption and progress on scaling in 2025, while Solana was stress-testing the network and hardening its infrastructure.

Today marks Bitcoin's 17th birthday.

Ripple’s XRP has shown signs of strength entering 2026, bouncing off key support levels after a prolonged downtrend. While the price action remains below major moving averages, the recent bullish push is giving traders a reason to watch closely. Momentum is shifting, but major resistance levels still need to be cleared to confirm a reversal. […]

ETH continues to consolidate around the key $3k resistance level. Despite several short-term attempts to break higher, the broader trend remains fragile. While the recent bounce offers short-term momentum, the asset still lacks confirmation for a sustained bullish reversal. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH is trading within a wide […]

Steve Starobinsky’s plan centers on perceived “white space.”

Solana’s RWA ecosystem hits a record $873M in January 2026, soaring 325% in 2025 as stablecoins dominate and tokenized finance gains global traction. The post Solana Price Prediction: RWA Ecosystem Hits $873M in January 2026, Up 325% in One Year appeared first on Cryptonews.

The U.S. overnight launched a military strike against Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and extracting them from the country.

Traders are watching if XRP can maintain above $2.00, with $1.96 as a critical support level to avoid a return to previous trading ranges.

Bitcoin hit a three-week high, but derivatives and spot ETF flows show traders remained cautious, signalling limited confidence in further upside for now. Key takeaways: Bitcoin rose above $90,000, yet options data show traders are not comfortable with downside risk exposure. Bitcoin spot ETF outflows and low leverage demand suggest investors remain cautious about near-term gains. Read more

Crypto analytics platform Santiment warns that Bitcoin's approach toward $92,000 could trigger retail FOMO as social sentiment reaches its most bullish level since October, while whale wallets accumulated 65,500 BTC over the past five weeks. The post Santiment Warns FOMO Could Return if Bitcoin Hits $92K appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase institutional chief tells CNBC that comprehensive crypto market structure legislation faces extended negotiations over DeFi oversight and token standards, but competitive pressure from Europe's MiCA framework and talent flight will drive congressional action in 2026. The post CLARITY Act More Complex Than Stablecoin Bill, Coinbase Says appeared first on Cryptonews.

Wallet drainer phishing losses dropped sharply in 2025, but security researchers warn activity still rises with market rallies and new attack vectors continue to emerge. Crypto phishing attacks tied to wallet drainers dropped sharply in 2025, with total losses falling to $83.85 million, down 83% year over year from nearly $494 million in 2024. The number of victims also declined significantly to 106,000, a 68% drop from the previous year,  Web3 security platform Scam Sniffer said in its new report analyzing signature-based phishing across Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains. Despite the steep fall, the report warned that phishing activity has not disappeared. Instead, losses closely followed market cycles, rising during periods of higher onchain activity and easing as markets cooled. The third quarter of 2025, which coincided with Ethereum (ETH)’s strongest rally of the year, recorded the highest phishing losses at $31 million, with August-September accounting for nearly 29% of annual losses. Read more

DOGE is the top performer from the larger-cap alts today.

XRP trades near $2.01 after a 6% rally, breaking a key downtrend. Technical signals point to $2.13–$2.20 if momentum holds. The post XRP Price Prediction: $1.95 Breakout Puts $2.20 in Focus After 6% Surge appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin trades near $89,700 as 2026 begins. Technical compression, rising volume, and a triangle setup point to a decisive move toward $95,000. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: $89,700 Stalemate Signals Breakout or Reset for 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.