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Dollar Is Weak, but Why Is Bitcoin Lagging?

Key Notes The US dollar is weakening, yet Bitcoin continues to lag, and the reason is not bearish pressure but a lack of risk appetite, according to analysts. The US Dollar Index has fallen to around 97.17, with the latest 24‑hour change near minus 0.4%. In past cycles, this kind of move often helped Bitcoin, but this time, it has not. Bitcoin BTC $87 756 24h volatility: 0.9% Market cap: $1.75 T Vol. 24h: $53.26 B is trading near $87,000, down more than 6% in the last seven days. According…

Japan Plans Crypto ETFs by 2028

Key Notes SBI Holdings and Nomura Holdings are expected to be among the first firms to pursue crypto ETF launches. Japanese regulators are reviewing rules to support regulated crypto exposure through traditional exchanges. Nikkei estimates Japan’s crypto ETF market could grow to around 1 trillion yen in the long term. Japanese financial regulators are considering easing restrictions on cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Sources familiar with the matter said 2028 could be the earliest timeline for approval, following billion-dollar inflows into U.S. Bitcoin BTC $87 790 24h volatility: 0.9% Market cap:…

Metaplanet Reports BTC Loss, Earnings and Outlook

Key Notes Metaplanet raised its full year 2025 revenue and profit forecast. Bitcoin’s price drop in Q4 led to an expected 76.6 billion yen net loss in 2025. For fiscal 2026, Metaplanet forecast 16 billion yen in revenue, driven mainly by its Bitcoin income business. Major corporate Bitcoin BTC $87 827 24h volatility: 0.7% Market cap: $1.75 T Vol. 24h: $53.62 B holder Metaplanet recently released the earnings update for fiscal 2025 and early forecasts for 2026. The update follows a major accounting loss that the firm faced last year…

Crypto Scam: Matcha Meta Suffers $16.8 Million SwapNet Exploit

Key Notes PerkShield reported a $16.8 million scam on Matcha Meta, citing that the attacker has swapped about $10.5 million in USDC. CertiK reported an estimated loss of around $13.3 million in USDC. South Korean prosecutors recently recorded a significant loss in seized Bitcoin. The broader cryptocurrency market has experienced another scam, resulting in a loss of $16.8 million. These funds were withdrawn from Matcha Meta, a decentralized exchange aggregator. Several blockchain security firms, including PerkShield, have flagged the incident. Matcha Meta Yet to Confirm Crypto Losses Matcha Meta reported…

Crypto Market Dips Below $3 Trillion

Key Notes Crypto liquidations exceeded $670 million, mostly from long positions. Santiment shows negative 30-day MVRV for ETH, XRP, LINK, and ADA. The BTC-to-gold ratio suggests potential capital rotation from gold back into Bitcoin. The broader cryptocurrency market is facing renewed selling pressure, with total market capitalization falling below $3 trillion. The rise in the Japanese yen has reignited fears of a yen carry trade unwind, pushing risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies lower while safe-haven assets such as gold and silver rally. On-chain data, however, suggests the crypto market may be…

Ethereum Whale Activity Increases as ETH Price Dips

Key Notes ETH is trading near $2,895, down about 9.5% over the past week. Large holders continue adding ETH despite short term seller control. ETH spot trading volume jumped 250% to about $350 billion on January 26. Ethereum ETH $2 885 24h volatility: 1.6% Market cap: $348.05 B Vol. 24h: $33.04 B is trading below major key levels, but large holders are aggressively buying the dip. At the time of writing, ETH is trading near $2,895, down about 9.5% over the past week. On-chain data shows steady whale buying even…

$464M Token Unlock Wave Hits Crypto During Market Pullback

Key Notes More than $464 million in token supply is scheduled to unlock this week. The broader crypto market lost about $40 billion in total value over the past day. Santiment data shows five major cryptocurrencies trading below average cost. Over $464 million in token supply is set to hit the crypto market over the next seven days, according to data from Tokenomist. The timing is weak as the broader crypto market started the week with a downtrend and lost around $40 billion in market cap over the past day.…

Solana (SOL) Slips Further As Bears Target Deeper Support Zones

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

CZ Predicts Bitcoin ‘Super-Cycle’ in 2026, Breaking Historic Pattern

Key Notes Pro-crypto US policies could disrupt Bitcoin’s established market rhythm tied to halving events and price corrections. CZ maintains a long-term holding strategy rather than active trading while declining to provide short-term price forecasts. Bitcoin currently trades near $90,866 with critical support at $88,000 determining the next directional move. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said he expects Bitcoin BTC $89 822 24h volatility: 0.2% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $42.64 B to enter a “super-cycle” in 2026, potentially breaking the cryptocurrency’s historic four-year pattern of price peaks and crashes.…

Plasma Integrates NEAR Intents for Large-Volume Stablecoin Settlements

Key Notes Plasma joins over 25 blockchains in NEAR Intents’ chain-abstracted liquidity pool with native token XPL and USDT0 stablecoin. The integration leverages Plasma’s high-performance infrastructure backed by Framework Ventures, Bitfinex, and Peter Thiel from a $24M funding round. NEAR Intents processes significant USDT volume with 39% of cross-chain transactions involving Tether in the last 24 hours. Plasma—a purpose-built layer-one (L1) blockchain for stablecoins—has integrated NEAR Intents for large-volume stablecoin cross-chain settlements and swaps, joining a list of more than 25 other networks. Plasma got popular mostly due to Tether…