Bitcoin Traders Stall As US Shutdown, Fed Policy Shift Raises Fear

Key takeaways: Bitcoin market data shows that pro traders are avoiding risk and paying extra to protect against a price drop. Gold is hitting record highs, but Bitcoin remains stuck as investors favor traditional safe havens. Bitcoin (BTC) rose 1.5% following a retest of the $86,000 level on Sunday as traders weigh the risks of a US federal government shutdown by Saturday. This week features multiple high-stakes catalysts, including earnings reports from global tech giants and the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision on Wednesday. Despite gold hitting record highs,…

US Government Bitcoin, Crypto Theft Allegation Emerges Involving CEO’s Son

Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration…

DeFi Technologies UK Subsidiary Gets Regulatory Approval for ETPs

Valour, the UK subsidiary of digital asset company DeFi Technologies, has secured regulatory approval to offer crypto exchange-traded products to retail investors on the London Stock Exchange. In a Monday notice, DeFi Technologies said the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had approved Valour’s exchange-traded products tied to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) staking. The offerings, called 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking and 1Valour Ethereum Physical Staking, began trading on the London Stock Exchange on Monday. “The UK is one of the world’s most important financial markets, and these approvals broaden our…

VanEck Launches US-listed Avalanche ETF

Global asset manager VanEck has launched a US-listed exchange-traded product offering exposure to Avalanche’s native token, AVAX (AVAX), marking the first spot Avalanche ETF to trade in the United States. According to Monday’s announcement, the product is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, though it may be subject to other US securities laws. The fund will trade under the ticker VAVX, tracking the price of Avalanche’s AVAX token and potentially generating returns through staking. VanEck said it will waive sponsor fees on the ETF’s first $500 million…

BitMine Makes Largest 2026 Ethereum Purchase, Hits 3.52% Supply

Key Notes The acquisition advances BitMine’s goal of controlling 5% of Ethereum’s total supply, currently holding 3.52% of all tokens. BitMine maintains $12.8 billion in total crypto holdings including staked ETH generating $374 million in annual staking rewards. BMNR stock trades at $28.63 with $1.2 billion daily volume despite limited price momentum in early 2026. BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) acquired 40,302 ETH last week, marking its biggest Ethereum ETH $2 920 24h volatility: 3.8% Market cap: $352.42 B Vol. 24h: $31.12 B purchase in 2026 as the company…

MORGAN STANLEY BULLISH ON CRYPTO! FILES FOR BITCOIN & SOLANA ETF!

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“Trump Insider Whale” Turns Bearish, Closes BTC, ETH Long Positions at $10M Losses

Key Notes The trader liquidated 427 BTC and 30,588 ETH positions worth combined $126 million on January 26th. Despite closing these trades, approximately $160 million in perpetual equity remains open with over $50 million unrealized losses. The whale gained notoriety after accurately timing a Bitcoin short before October’s market crash. An alleged insider trader—known as “Trump Insider Whale” or BitcoinOG (1011short)—has just capitulated from Bitcoin BTC $87 913 24h volatility: 1.8% Market cap: $1.76 T Vol. 24h: $53.53 B and Ethereum ETH $2 920 24h volatility: 3.8% Market cap: $352.42…

Expert Who Nailed The Bitcoin Top Now Says Buy At These Levels

Chris Burniske, cofounder of Placeholder VC and former crypto lead at Ark Invest, is mapping out where he would consider stepping back into Bitcoin if the market keeps sliding, after earning fresh credit on X for calling major turning points this cycle. His framework lands in the mid-$80,000s down to the low-$50,000s, while a separate technical view from analyst Aksel Kibar points to a broader “base building” process with support clustered in the mid-$70,000s. Price Levels Where To Buy Bitcoin Burniske wrote that he is “not a buyer yet,” but…