Category: Reviews

Bitcoin Price Recovery Attempts Rise, But Upside Remains Challenged

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave from $86,000. BTC is slowly moving higher and might rise further if it clears $89,500. Bitcoin started a minor recovery wave from the $86,000 level. The price is trading near $88,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $88,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might recover if it manages to settle above $88,800 and $89,500. Bitcoin Price Attempts Rebound Bitcoin price extended losses…

What Happens If This Historical Trend Plays Out Again

A crypto analyst has identified a recurring chart pattern centered on a 173-day cycle that previously preceded a major price expansion for XRP. Based on this pattern, the expert suggests that XRP may be approaching a similar price rally if the trend plays out as expected.  XRP Historical Pattern Signals Powerful Upside Move A crypto analyst who goes by ‘Bird’ on X has drawn attention to a recurring pattern on XRP’s daily chart. His analysis compares XRP’s current price formation with the pattern that preceded the 2025 breakout, highlighting a…

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…

“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…

Kraken to Offer Easy DeFi Experience Powered by Ink, Up to 8% APY

Key Notes Users can deposit cash or stablecoins into Balanced, High, or Advanced vaults that automatically allocate funds to DeFi lending protocols. The platform leverages Privy’s embedded wallet technology and operates on Ink Network, Kraken’s Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain with risk management oversight. Kraken charges a 25% performance fee on earnings while rewards stem from actual borrower demand across protocols like Aave, Morpho, and Sky Ecosystem. Kraken rolled out DeFi Earn on Jan. 26, offering users a straightforward way to access decentralized finance yields directly in the Kraken app. According…

BlackRock Files S-1 With SEC for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF

Key Notes BlackRock’s proposed ETF would actively manage Bitcoin holdings by writing call options to generate premium income for investors. The filing signals a shift from viewing Bitcoin purely as a passive store of value toward yield-generating investment products. Investors could earn monthly income but may face capped returns if Bitcoin prices surge dramatically while options are active. Global investment firm BlackRock has filed an S-1 application form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an iShares Bitcoin BTC $87 121 24h volatility: 0.6% Market cap: $1.74…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys 2,932 BTC for $264M amid Market Pullback

Key Notes Strategy purchased 2,932 BTC between January 20 and January 25 for approximately $264 million. The average purchase price was $90,061 per Bitcoin. Strategy acquired around 40,100 BTC in January 2026 alone. Strategy disclosed the purchase of additional Bitcoin BTC $88 134 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $1.76 T Vol. 24h: $57.72 B during last week’s market decline, reinforcing its long-standing accumulation strategy. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company acquired 2,932 Bitcoin for approximately $264.1 million. The purchases were executed at…

Ripple Expands in Middle East with Riyad Bank Partnership

Key Notes Ripple and Riyad Bank recently entered a strategic partnership to explore blockchain. Their goal is to strengthen financial services across Saudi Arabia. This partnership comes after Ripple secured an EMI license in Luxembourg. San Francisco-based blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc. has bagged a major deal with Riyad Bank in the Middle East. Reece Merrick, the Managing Director of Middle East and Africa at Ripple, announced the new development on X, citing that it is a move targeted at advancing Saudi Arabia’s financial future through blockchain innovation. Jeel…

Crypto Products Record Largest Inflow since Mid-Nov 2025: CoinShares

Key Notes Crypto ETPs saw $1.73 billion in outflows last week, the largest since mid-November 2025. Bitcoin and Ethereum led the exit with $1.09 billion and $630 million in outflows. The United States accounted for nearly $1.8 billion of the outflows. Crypto investment products posted one of their worst weeks on record as CoinShares data shows crypto ETPs saw roughly $1.73 billion in net outflows last week, the largest since mid-November 2025. This came just one week after $2.2 billion in inflows,  According to the CoinShares weekly report, total assets…

Binance Announces Listing for 6 Altcoin Trading Pairs

Key Notes 6 new trading pairs will be available on Binance on January 27. Only eligible regions and users will be granted access to BNB/U, ETH/U among others. Binance also recently listed Ripple’s RLUSD. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced its plans to support six new trading pairs on its platform. According to the official announcement, the new trading pairs are BNB/U, ETH/U, KGST/U, SOL/U, TRX/USD1, and USD1/U. This update follows Binance’s routine platform review. Zero Fees for New Trading Pairs on Binance Binance regularly conducts reviews of digital assets on…