Category: Reviews

MSTR Stock Faces January 15 MSCI Index Deadline after 50% Drop in 2025, What’s in 2026?

Key Notes The MSCI index exclusion of MSTR stock could lead to an $8.8 billion rout, according to JPMorgan. Ongoing share issuance to fund Bitcoin purchases, a planned $11 billion ATM program, and a mNAV below 1 have weighed on sentiment. Despite the selloff, analysts note that Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings still significantly exceed liabilities. On Dec. 31, the MSTR stock continued with its decline, ending 2.35% down for yesterday’s trading session at $151.95. 2025 has been brutal for Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR), with the stock now losing its premium over…

Tether Buys 8,889 BTC as Bitcoin Falls Below $88K: 3 Scenarios

Key Notes Tether accumulated Bitcoin amid a market-wide correction on the first day of 2026. Bitcoin recorded over $1 billion in ETF outflows with its weakest Q4 performance in years. Analyst suggests three key scenarios to expect for Bitcoin’s movements in the coming months. 2025 ended with a weak performance from Bitcoin BTC $87 608 24h volatility: 1.0% Market cap: $1.75 T Vol. 24h: $35.54 B , but Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT USDT $1.00 24h volatility: 0.0% Market cap: $186.83 B Vol. 24h: $56.06 B…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Fresh Inflows as Liquidity Improves

Key Notes Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $355 million in net inflows, ending a seven-day run of withdrawals. BlackRock, Ark 21Shares, and Fidelity led inflows as investor activity picked up. Improved liquidity signals supported renewed interest across crypto ETF products. Spot Bitcoin ETFs returned to net inflows after a long week of losses. These funds raked in $355 million as market activity picked up, and liquidity conditions showed early signs of improvement. The inflow ended 7 straight trading days of withdrawals and slowed a trend that had weighed on sentiment through…

Korbit Exchange Indicted by South Korea’s FIU Over AML Violation

Key Notes South Korea’s FIU has completed a comprehensive inspection of Korbit. Findings have led the regulator to impose an institutional warning and a $1.88 million fine on the exchange. Bybit is allegedly in the process of acquiring Korbit. South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has indicted the Korbit exchange after a recently conducted comprehensive inspection. The result of this exercise showed that the cryptocurrency exchange violated the Specific Financial Information Act. This includes failures in customer due diligence, transaction restrictions, and dealings with unreported overseas VASPs. First-In, First-Out Method…

Lighter’s $675M LIT Airdrop Ranks 10th in Crypto History

Key Notes Lighter airdropped $675 million in Lighter Infrastructure Tokens (LIT) to early participants. Currently, 75% of airdrop recipients are still holding onto their LIT. Despite the success, some entities have criticized the tokenomics of the LIT crypto. The cryptocurrency industry has seen one of its biggest transactions as Lighter airdropped $675 million in Lighter Infrastructure Tokens (LIT). The recipients were early participants in the decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol. The data shared on X by the blockchain data visualization platform Bubblemaps suggests that approximately 75% of recipients are still holding…

US Stablecoin Rules Are a Gift to China

Key Notes Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad warned that US stablecoin policy could give China a strategic advantage. The People’s Bank of China announced it will allow commercial banks to pay interest on the digital yuan (e-CNY) from January 1, 2026. The US GENIUS Act currently prohibits stablecoin issuers from paying interest, a point of contention in ongoing Senate negotiations. Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, issued a stark warning that the U.S. risks conceding dominance in digital finance to China over proposed stablecoin regulations. The alert comes as…

Bitwise Files for Tron, Zcash, 9 Other Crypto ETFs

Key Notes Bitwise files for 11 new crypto ETFs, including Tron (TRX) and Zcash (ZEC). Each strategy ETF will invest about 60% directly in the underlying token. The firm awaits SEC approval on its Avalanche ETF and other pending filings. Bitwise Asset Management has taken its exchange traded fund (ETF) strategy to another level as it files for 11 new funds. This product will invest directly and indirectly in cryptocurrencies such as Tron TRX $0.28 24h volatility: 0.9% Market cap: $26.79 B Vol. 24h: $421.58 M , Zcash ZEC $524.3…

Whales Accumulate DeFi Tokens as Crypto Sentiment Improves

Key Notes Whales and institutions bought $15.9 million in multiple DeFi tokens. Arthur Hayes sold Ethereum for DeFi-related crypto assets. The Fear and Greed Index rose to a two-month high. Whales have begun accumulating crypto assets related to decentralized finance protocols as the market gains bullish momentum. According to data from Lookonchain, three whale addresses received $15.9 million worth of DeFi tokens over the past two days. Whales/institutions have been accumulating #Solana #DeFi tokens recently. Over the past 2 days, three wallets withdrew $15.9M worth of #DeFi tokens from exchanges,…

Bitcoin Price Resists Breakdown, Support Level Holds—for Now

Bitcoin price trimmed all gains and dived below $88,000. BTC is now recovering losses from the $86,700 support but faces many hurdles. Bitcoin started a recovery wave above the $88,000 zone. The price is trading above $88,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a declining channel with resistance at $87,300 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move up if it stays above the $87,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Remains Bid Near Support Bitcoin price…

XRP Price To Rally 690% To $15 In Unexpected ‘Measured Move’

The XRP price may be on the verge of its biggest rally yet, as a crypto analyst has forecast a dramatic 690% surge to $15 soon. According to the expert’s analysis, XRP is undergoing an unexpected measured move that has historically led to explosive price surges. While the current price structure depicts a bearish trend, the analyst remains confident that XRP could recover from the ongoing downside momentum and catch the market off guard with a parabolic move upwards. XRP Price Projected To Reach $15 From Under $2 Crypto market…