Bitcoin slips as stocks hit records and gold extends rally

Bitcoin traded lower on Tuesday even as traditional risk assets rallied, underscoring a growing divergence between crypto and broader markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency (BTC) slipped 0.6% to $87,700, lagging gains in equities and a renewed surge in gold. Summary Bitcoin slipped 0.6% to $87,700, lagging gains in equities and a renewed surge in gold. As of midday reporting, gold rose 1.4% to $5,080 an ounce, extending a seven-session winning streak. Ethereum is currently trading just above $2,900, down 1.85% for the day. Wall Street regained momentum as upbeat corporate…

Rare ETH Price Signal Hints At 226% Rally

Ether (ETH) is flashing a familiar macroeconomic setup that preceded a major rally in 2021. One analyst highlighted a recurring sequence linking global liquidity, US small-cap equities and Ether’s price, suggesting a similar impact could unfold for the altcoin. Key takeaways: Ethereum surged 226% in 2021 after a key global liquidity threshold was met. ETH accumulation addresses show a rising realized price near $2,700, reinforcing the structural support. Global liquidity-led setup mirrors 2021 breakout for ETH Crypto analyst Sykodelic highlighted a recurring pattern that links the global liquidity, the Russell…

Bitcoin Whale Demand Hits Extreme Levels As Next Rally Loads Up

The Bitcoin price action has been muted over the past few days, trading within the $90,000 and $88,000 levels. Classically, consolidation periods often precede major moves either to the upside or downside of the market. As such, questions on the next trajectory of the flagship cryptocurrency are being asked. A latest on-chain evaluation has offered a positive prognosis on the next direction for the Bitcoin price.  Accumulation Demand Metric Surges To All-Time-High  In a Quicktake post on CryptoQuant, on-chain analyst CoinNiel hypothesized that the Bitcoin price could be at the…

End Of This Reaccumulation Phase Could Trigger Most Aggressive XRP Rally Ever

XRP has spent most of the past few months trading with lower highs since July 2025, frustrating traders and compressing price action into an increasingly tight range.  However, a technical breakdown shared by crypto analyst ChartNerd argued that what looks like stagnation may actually be the final preparation phase before a historic move. The price structure suggests something far bigger that sends XRP on its most aggressive rally in eight years, but the implications only become clear when the full setup is examined. Related Reading A 400-Day Rectangular Reaccumulation Still…

Grayscale Files with US SEC to Launch NEAR Trust ETF, Will NEAR Price Rally Soon?

Key Notes The Grayscale NEAR ETF will track the NEAR price using the CoinDesk reference rate, with Coinbase Custody serving as prime custodian. Following the SEC filing, NEAR price bounced back after hitting the lows of $1.5 earlier today. Market analysts continue to stay bullish as NEAR Intents trading volume surges rapidly. Crypto asset manager Grayscale recently submitted its S-1 form to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch its NEAR Trust in the market. The filing notes that the asset manager would later convert this trust into…

Here’s Why The Litecoin Price May Be Getting Ready For Another Massive Rally

The Litecoin price has seen its fair share of volatility and corrections over the past few weeks. Despite the downtrend, a crypto analyst has forecasted that LTC could be laying the groundwork for another explosive rally. He has shared a detailed technical analysis and price chart explaining why he believes Litecoin could eventually flip into a bullish position.  Litecoin may be positioning itself for another powerful rally, as its market structure remains broadly intact. According to a recent analysis from market expert The Penguin (@ThePenguinXBT), LTC’s structure continues to point…

Chainlink Whales Are Buying Dips as Analyst Sees 1000% LINK Price Rally

Key Notes On-chain data shows the offloading of Chainlink from retail players, while whales buy the dips. Crypto Patel stated that LINK is holding a multi-year support zone, with a key accumulation range at $7–$10. The analyst predicts an initial upside to $31 and later to $100 for the LINK price. Chainlink LINK $12.52 24h volatility: 1.9% Market cap: $8.87 B Vol. 24h: $323.56 M has been on investors’ radar with strong whale buying. Although the LINK price is down 4% on the weekly chart amid the broader crypto market…

Ethereum Poised For $4,000 Breakout? Expert Pinpoints On-Chain Triggers For Potential Rally

As Ethereum (ETH) kicks off the year with a recovery past the critical $3,000 threshold amid a broader cryptocurrency market rally in early 2026, it continues to struggle against a key resistance level at $3,400. Currently, the second-largest cryptocurrency is entering a consolidation phase below this significant mark. Technical analyst Ali Martinez has suggested that should the buying momentum observed in recent weeks persist, Ethereum could soon embark on a new rally that might bring it closer to reaching all-time high levels.  Ethereum Poised For Potential Price Breakout In a…