Category: Other Crypto News

Crypto Rally Stalls As BTC Falls Short Of $98K: Will Dip Buyers Arrive?

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Key points: Bitcoin is attempting to find support near the $94,500 level, signaling a positive sentiment. Buyers will have to defend the support levels in select major altcoins, or else the recovery may fizzle out. Bitcoin’s (BTC) shallow pullback is attempting to find support near the $94,500 level, indicating a lack of aggressive selling by the bulls. A positive sign is that BTC’s rally above $97,500 was supported by solid buying by institutional investors since Monday. According to Farside Investors data, spot BTC exchange-traded funds recorded $1.81 billion in net…

What Does It Mean for BTC Price?

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Bitcoin (BTC) slipped into its deepest undervaluation against gold (XAU) on Friday, reviving expectations of a potential capital rotation away from the precious metal and back into cryptocurrency markets in 2026. Key takeaways: Bitcoin is at a record undervaluation versus gold, a level historically linked to major BTC bottoms. Past gold-led cycles favor a bullish outlook for BTC price in 2026. Bitcoin will “massively outperform gold” in 2026 The undervalued reading came from the BTC–XAU ratio’s Z-score, a metric that measures how far the current ratio deviates from its long-term…

XRP Whale Inflows To Binance Hit Their Lowest Level Since 2021: Accumulation Behavior?

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XRP is consolidating above the $2 mark after a volatile stretch, as the market begins to wake up and traders watch for the next directional move. While price action remains relatively stable, on-chain data suggests that selling pressure from large holders may be easing, creating a more constructive short-term backdrop for bulls. Related Reading A report from Arab Chain on CryptoQuant highlights a sharp decline in whale transfers to Binance over the past few days. Data from the XRP Ledger shows that the Whale Transfer Flow (30DMA) dropped to 48…

Bitcoin is Still in Bear Market Territory Below $101,000, Says Research

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Bitcoin market research warned that BTC faced another bear market in 2026 if it was unable to reclaim its yearly moving average. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls risk a reality check as BTC price action mimics the 2022 “bear market rally.” Key points: Bitcoin “appears” to be at the start of another bear market as price remains below its yearly moving average. The latest rebound makes clearing the trendline at $101,000 all the more important. Exchange inflows show sellers exiting in advance throughout this week. Bitcoin bear market risk remains below $101,000…

Iranians Turn to Crypto as Economic Crisis and Sanctions Deepen

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As Iran’s economy continues to strain under heavy sanctions, high inflation, and a weakening currency, many citizens are turning to crypto as an alternative financial lifeline. Related Reading Recent blockchain data shows a sharp rise in Bitcoin withdrawals and transfers to personal wallets, particularly during periods of unrest and internet restrictions. For many Iranians, digital assets now serve both as a hedge against currency collapse and a way to move funds beyond government-controlled systems. The Iranian rial has lost around 90% of its value against the U.S. dollar since 2018,…

CLARITY Act Fight Over Dollar Yield and DeFi Liquidity

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Since missing its Jan. 15 markup date and being pushed to the end of the month, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act is becoming a proxy fight over who gets to intermediate US dollar yield onchain — open decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and payment rails, or a narrow club of large custodians and banks? With the latest draft tightening how rewards on stablecoins can be offered, critics, including stablecoin issuers and institutional DeFi platforms, warn the bill risks exporting onchain credit offshore rather than making it safer in the…

Bitcoin ‘bullish’ in Q1 says Willy Woo, XRP lacks CLARITY: Trade Secrets

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Bitcoiners tip ‘bullish pump’ in Q1 Bitcoin’s price look set to rip early in 2026, but the pump may be short-lived, according to Bitcoin OG analyst Willy Woo. “The trend so far paints a bullish pump in Q1,” Woo tells Magazine, adding that the “longer term structure is bearish.” He adds his conviction is “loosely held, no crystal ball.” January is typically a quieter month for Bitcoin, averaging just 4.28% gains since 2013, while February and March have historically produced stronger returns of 13.12% and 12.21%, according to CoinGlass. Woo…

Sentiment Drops As US Lawmakers Stir Market Fears

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The market mood in crypto cooled sharply after a quick spike in optimism. According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, the reading fell by 12 points on Friday, dropping from 61 to 49. Related Reading That swing moved the gauge from “greed” into a “neutral” zone in a single session. Bitcoin had jumped about 4.5% earlier in the week to roughly $97,700, which helped push sentiment higher, but the focus shifted toward politics and lawmaking in Washington. Regulatory Concerns Shake Markets Based on reports, the main trigger was debate…

Web3 Fundamentals Return in 2026

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Crypto entered 2026 with a familiar dichotomy: The industry is maturing, but its decentralized identity is at risk. Still, following years heavily dominated by speculation, 2025 became the year that pushed builders and investors toward fundamentals and proved that blockchain can support real-world goods, services and infrastructure. In this week’s episode of Byte-Sized Insight, Cointelegraph explores what that shift looked like on the ground, particularly through the lens of the emerging “machine economy.” DePIN brings “real-world” crypto closer Leonard Dorlöchter, co-founder of peaq, argues that 2025 was a turning point…

Path to $4.5K ETH Rally?

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Ether (ETH) traded at $3,310, up 11% year-to-date, as renewed ETF buying and record onchain activity placed it on a path toward $4,500 over the next few weeks. Key takeaways: Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $474.6 million in inflows over four days, outpacing new supply amid a surge in institutional buying.  Ethereum network activity exploded, with active addresses rising to a 28-month high.  Traders expect ETH to rally to $4,500 as long as key support levels hold. Ethereum ETFs attract nearly $500 million Ether has seen a sharp increase in demand…