Bitcoin is moving within a lower‑high, lower‑low pattern, confirming a downtrend. The $91,054 level serves as a critical resistance that must be broken to alter the structure. A price drop below $89,025 signals the continuation of the bearish trend, while a rise above that level points to a potential reversal toward higher‑high and higher‑low formations.
The Senate Banking Committee is backing President Donald Trump’s effort to prohibit institutions from buying family homes, a measure that could postpone the market‑structure bill, Bloomberg reports.
Bitcoin hovers near $89,800 as macro fears, US‑EU tariff threats, and $483 million ETF outflows press the market. Spot BTC and Ether ETFs recorded large withdrawals, tightening liquidity. On‑chain data still shows whale accumulation, preserving long‑term confidence. At Davos, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong defended Bitcoin against France’s central‑bank governor, stressing its fixed supply and lack of a “money printer.” He likened Bitcoin to gold and projected a $1 million price by 2030. The exchange boosted Bitcoin’s reputation as an independent asset. Institutional caution is evident in the $483 million Bitcoin and $230 million Ether ETF outflows, driven by global macro uncertainty. Large‑holder counts are rising, indicating sustained confidence despite the sell‑off. Demand could rebound quickly if risk appetite improves. Technical charts show a broken uptrend with support around $86 000 and resistance near $90‑92 000; RSI below 50 suggests weak momentum. Traders may target a sell zone down to $86 k. Bitcoin Hyper, raising $30 million, promises Solana‑speed smart contracts on Bitcoin, expanding fast, low‑cost applications.
Bitcoin fell sharply, losing about $4,000 after new trade tariffs were announced. Heavy borrowing amplified the drop as leveraged traders rushed to liquidate, wiping out over $500 million in an hour. The rapid reaction shows how news‑driven and unpredictable Bitcoin remains for new investors. Many view Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as a promising long‑term crypto with a solid strategy. Analysts claim a $500 investment could exceed $20 000 within a year, positioning it as a top buy now. The project is marketed as a usable DeFi alternative amid Bitcoin’s instability. MUTM is in Phase 7 of its presale at $0.04 per token, soon moving to $0.045, nearly a 20 % discount before the $0.06 launch price. Over $19.88 million has been raised and 18 800+ holders are locked in, with no further token minting planned. Early buyers could see a $300 stake grow to $450 at launch, and the limited phase adds urgency. Depositors earn yields from loans on the platform, e.g., a $20 000 stake could generate 10 % APY, potentially compounding to $100 000 over years. Daily leaderboards reward the top buyer with a $500 MUTM bonus, and ten participants may win $10 000 each. Purchases are accepted via credit or debit cards, confirming active project implementation.
Bitcoin fell to roughly $87,900, while gold surged to a record $4,888. The move sparked a familiar tendency to attach a single story to messy market forces. A Wall Street strategist even removed a 10% Bitcoin allocation, citing quantum worries. The price dip re‑ignited debate over what truly drives Bitcoin’s performance. Nic Carter promoted the idea that quantum computing is the “only story that matters” for Bitcoin’s underperformance. He linked the narrative to market skepticism and developer silence. The claim quickly spread, framing quantum risk as an existential threat to Bitcoin’s value proposition. Analysts like Vijay Boyapati argue the quantum angle distracts from supply dynamics, noting a “magic number” of whale holdings that can flood the market. James Check acknowledges quantum risk as a background factor but points to gold’s rise from sovereign buying and Bitcoin’s own sell‑side pressure. Both stress that narratives often fill a void when price stalls. Checkonchain’s update blamed leveraged longs, estimating $260 million of exposure was liquidated as Bitcoin retreated into the high $80 k range. The technical pattern resembles a bear flag with a thin bid pocket between $70 k and $81 k. Immediate price action reflects supply‑driven clearing rather than a quantum‑induced crisis.
The firm announced a name change from KindlyMD to Nakamoto Inc., adopting the ticker NAKA. The new brand signals an exclusive focus on Bitcoin reserves. Following the announcement, the stock slipped more than 7% during trading, ending around $0.39, a near‑10% drop from the previous day. CEO David Bailey said the rebrand removes ambiguity and aligns the company with its Bitcoin‑centric mission. Nakamoto now holds over $500 million in Bitcoin and plans to acquire up to 5% of the total 21 million coins. The move follows a wave of corporate treasury strategies that prioritize digital assets. Investors reacted skeptically, fearing the firm may struggle to balance its legacy medical services with the new crypto focus. Shares traded far below the May high of $25, and a modest revenue miss heightened concerns. Analysts project a target price near $1.25, watching how Bitcoin price swings affect the company’s balance sheet.
The industry's main legislative hope has moved to the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, which has published its own draft of the controversial oversight proposal.
Bitmain withdrew 34,954 ETH from Kraken and BitGo in a two‑hour window, a transaction valued at roughly $105.5 million. On‑chain analysis links the wallets to Bitmain, raising its total ETH balance to about 4.2 million, making it one of the largest corporate holders. The swift, exchange‑based acquisition signals a deliberate market order rather than gradual buying. Founded as a leading Bitcoin ASIC producer, Bitmain has broadened its treasury to include significant crypto assets. Holding ETH offers a hedge against Bitcoin volatility and enables yield generation through staking. The move reflects confidence in Ethereum’s long‑term infrastructure role and its transition to proof‑of‑stake. Removing nearly 35 k ETH from exchange wallets cuts readily tradable supply, a metric analysts view as bullish. Bitmain’s sizeable stake provides validation for Ethereum as an institutional‑grade asset, potentially guiding other firms’ allocation decisions. The acquisition aligns the company’s financial interests with the network’s security and growth prospects.
Ripple’s RLUSD, ranked as the tenth‑largest dollar‑pegged stablecoin, has started trading on Binance, the exchange with the highest global cryptocurrency trading volume.
The Bureau of Prisons announced that Caroline Ellison, 31, will be released on January 21 into a residential reentry program in New York. Her release comes almost a year before the two‑year term imposed by a federal court. The program is the final step before completing her federal custody. Ellison was co‑CEO of Alameda Research and pleaded guilty to seven felonies, including wire, securities and commodities fraud, and money‑laundering conspiracy. She testified that Alameda used an open credit line with FTX to move billions of customer deposits into the trading firm. Her statements linked the misuse of funds directly to orders from founder Sam Bankman‑Fried. Because she aided investigators, Judge Lewis Kaplan gave Ellison a reduced two‑year sentence, despite prosecutors’ request for no jail time. She began serving time in Danbury, Connecticut, and was moved to community confinement in October 2025. Her cooperation was described as “remarkable” and central to the government’s case against FTX executives. Ellison remains under supervised release and must forfeit billions of dollars tied to the fraud. The SEC seeks a multi‑year ban on her serving as an officer or director of any public company. Other cooperating witnesses received similar leniency, while non‑cooperators faced longer prison terms.
Todoist Ramble, released globally in March 2025, adds a voice‑to‑tasks AI to the Todoist app. Powered by Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Live model, it converts spoken ideas into structured tasks instantly. The feature aims to eliminate the friction of manual entry for personal and professional planning. Users tap the Ramble icon, speak naturally, and the audio streams to Doist’s backend via Google Vertex AI. Gemini transcribes the speech, extracts dates, projects, assignees and creates a task in real time. Corrections spoken in the same utterance are applied before the session ends, enabling seamless editing. Doist does not store audio after processing and does not use it for model training, meeting SOC‑2 Type II security standards. Beta testing raised task‑creation success from 40 % to 62 % by December 2024. Over 76 k testers logged 290 k sessions in three weeks, and plan upgrades increased fivefold after Ramble’s introduction. Ramble works across iOS, Android, desktop and web, with shortcuts, widgets and lock‑screen access for quick capture. Supporting 38 languages, it offers AI‑driven task management without new hardware, contrasting with wearable solutions like smart rings. This software‑first approach lowers adoption barriers and expands Todoist’s AI ecosystem.
MicroStrategy (MSTR) disclosed that it has completed one of its largest Bitcoin acquisitions to date, adding a substantial amount of BTC to its corporate treasury. Bitmine has intensified its commitment to Ethereum, significantly increasing its holdings and reinforcing its bullish stance on the ETH network. The price of XRP is currently at a pivotal juncture, where movements could determine its short‑term trajectory and market sentiment.
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have once again funded privacy technology by contributing 3,221 ZEC, roughly $1.2 million, to support independent work on the Zcash protocol. The twins chose to donate ZEC instead of fiat currency, directing the funds to Shielded Labs, a Switzerland‑based team that operates independently of the Zcash project.
In November, the committee unveiled a draft bill that outlines a regulatory framework, yet several legislators remain uneasy about its sections concerning DeFi, ethics, and stablecoins.
Many younger Americans are finding it harder to purchase a home, but Newrez believes that Bitcoin and Ethereum could provide a solution.
The inaugural FIA, as described by the firms, provides cryptocurrency exposure while protecting the principal, targeting risk‑averse investors who are approaching retirement.
Ethereum’s staking ratio has broken the 30% barrier, meaning over 36 million ETH—valued at tens of billions of dollars—is now locked to secure the network. This exceeds all previous records and dramatically raises the cost for any attacker, strengthening overall security. The ratio also signals strong conviction among long‑term holders and a healthy validator ecosystem. The journey began with the Beacon Chain launch in 2020 and the September 2022 Merge that shifted Ethereum to Proof of Stake. The April 2023 Shanghai/Capella upgrade, which enabled withdrawals, removed a major barrier and sparked rapid growth from institutions, liquid‑staking services, and solo participants. Quarterly data shows a steady climb, culminating in the 30% breach in Q1 2025. A higher ratio expands the economic security budget, making Ethereum’s protection comparable to many national payment systems. However, concentration among large liquid‑staking providers raises decentralization concerns, and the APY naturally falls as more ETH is staked. Future growth will depend on regulatory clarity, validator technology advances, and the health of liquid‑staking tokens, while the community explores distributed validator solutions to preserve network resilience.
Moody’s warns a 40% plunge in AI stocks could spread through the whole economy. Technology firms are committing roughly $500 billion to AI data centers, creating a large funding pool that would evaporate in a crash. The report maps “contagion channels” that would link the collapse to credit markets, pensions and consumers. Private‑credit lenders, heavy financiers of AI firms, would face rapid loan restructurings and likely freeze new lending. Their opaque reporting could delay loss recognition until investors seek redemptions, triggering withdrawal limits and asset devaluations. Pension funds with large passive AI positions would absorb the hit, and insurers could face litigation for inadequate preparation. A market drop would reduce household wealth, curb consumer spending and weaken overall growth. Banks, though not directly lending to startups, have extended leverage to private‑credit players, turning the shock into a liability. Large tech companies such as Microsoft and Alphabet are expected to fare better and may even acquire distressed AI assets.
Steak ’n Shake joins an expanding group of firms testing bitcoin‑based pay, using cryptocurrency rewards to foster employee loyalty and tie long‑term performance to new financial technologies. Beginning March 1, the chain will grant hourly workers at its company‑run restaurants a bitcoin bonus of $0.21 for each hour worked.
The Danish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen formally denied President Trump's request to negotiate a Greenland sale. The decision upholds Denmark's constitutional responsibility for the autonomous territory. It also affirms Greenland's right to self‑determination under the 2009 self‑rule act. Trump framed the purchase at Davos as a strategic necessity for the US, citing new Arctic shipping lanes and resource access. Control of Greenland would give the US a key monitoring position over the North Atlantic. Rival powers such as Russia and China are also expanding their Arctic presence. The US has previously tried to buy Greenland, notably Truman's 1946 offer, which was rejected. Greenland is not a commodity but a homeland for 56,000 residents with growing authority over resources, justice and economic policy. Any sovereignty change would require a Greenlandic referendum, where public opinion is strongly opposed. The rejection strains US‑Denmark ties within NATO but leaves security cooperation intact. It empowers Greenlandic leaders to push for greater independence while highlighting financial dependence on Denmark's block grant. Future relations will focus on climate research, sustainable development and joint defense rather than territorial transfer.
The recent $4.2 million attack on Makina contributes to an increasing tally of DeFi security breaches in early 2026, which have already exceeded $34 million.
Market sentiment is at a peak of fear, driving XRP and other cryptos into oversold zones. Captain Mallard argues this panic does not reflect XRP fundamentals but a broader psychological swing. Historically, such anxiety precedes rapid recoveries as disciplined buyers re‑enter. He predicts the next few days could spark a parabolic rally. Recent volume spikes, relative‑strength metrics, and price cycles indicate a short‑term bottom for XRP. Mallard notes similar technical conditions preceded past XRP surges. When fear flips to cautious optimism, price often accelerates, catching late entrants. These patterns point to a potential swift upward move. Traders are advised to watch XRP closely, balancing patience with strict risk controls. While volatility will remain, extreme‑fear phases have historically led to short‑term gains. Mallard warns that parabolic climbs can reverse sharply, so disciplined planning is essential. Investors should conduct thorough research before acting.
Armstrong said Bitcoin has no central authority, so its policy cannot be changed. The 21 million coin limit stops inflation, making it digital gold with high portability. Thousands of nodes verify each transaction, preventing government edits and giving users financial autonomy. Banks adjust rates and print money, exposing currencies to politics. Bitcoin’s supply and mining difficulty follow fixed algorithms, creating “programmatic independence.” No one can alter the issuance schedule, eliminating discretionary inflation and highlighting fiat’s vulnerability. A capped, decentralized supply offers predictable value and protection from devaluation. Competition among fiat, CBDCs, and crypto drives innovation, choice, and transparency. Critics note scalability and energy issues, but upgrades like Lightning aim to resolve them, pushing all monetary systems forward.
Vitalik Buterin has introduced a novel staking framework intended to strengthen Ethereum’s overall security. The native Distributed Validation Technology (DVT) is designed to enable validators to operate without depending exclusively on a single node. The article titled “Vitalik Buterin Proposes Bold New Approach to Secure Ethereum” was originally published on COINTURK NEWS.
