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Bitcoin crashes to $86K as gold approaches $5,000 and US stocks see worst performance since October
Bitcoin just tanked $2,000 in minutes, now sitting at $86,888 after over $360 million in leveraged longs got liquidated. That’s a 9% drop in 48 hours. Gold is now at $4,820 and still climbing fast. It’s getting close to the $5,000 mark as traders pile in.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 21
Gold and Silver surge to record highs as Bitcoin and Ethereum slide lower
Following geopolitical tensions surrounding the US proposed acquisition of Greenland, Gold and Silver have surged to record highs while Bitcoin and Ethereum — often considered digital alternatives to the two traditional metals — are crashing alongside US equities.
Bitcoin Recovers In January: Funding Divergence Points To A Spot-Driven Market
Bitcoin is trying to hold above the $91,000 level as the market searches for support, but demand remains fragile after weeks of volatility. While the recent decline has pressured sentiment, a CryptoQuant report suggests January is still shaping up as a recovery phase rather than a full breakdown. Th...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jan 21
Bitcoin Whale Panic Fades: Sell Pressure On Binance Falls Off A Cliff
Bitcoin’s exchange-side supply signal is flashing a notable change: whale-sized transfers into Binance have dropped sharply from late-November panic levels, suggesting large holders are no longer leaning on the sell button with the same urgency. Selling Pressure From Bitcoin Whales Fade CryptoQuant ...NewsBTC
Wed, Jan 21
FTC goes for round two to break Meta's monopoly
The US Federal Trade Commission said it will challenge a judge’s decision from November that sided with Meta Platforms Inc. over its purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp. Judge James Boasberg said the deals for the photo-sharing app and messaging service didn’t break antitrust laws. He found the social networking company didn’t illegally control the market […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 20
Huawei fights back as EU targets 'high-risk' suppliers
Huawei has responded to the European Union’s plan to phase out its technology, calling the decision a violation of the union’s principles. The European Union had earlier proposed a new plan to remove suppliers that the bloc’s decision makers determine to be “high risk” from critical sectors. Huawei accuses the EU of violating its own […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 20
Cardano shares $77M of tokens to 11 delegated reps for 'resilience and diversity' goals
The Cardano Foundation has delegated a total of 220 million ADA to 11 selected Delegated Representatives aka DReps, which comes up to around $77 million at current prices. All 11 of these representatives were chosen by the community or are prominent figures in the Cardano ecosystem who vote on governance issues on behalf of delegated […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 20
Did BlackRock Make A Billion-Dollar XRP Bet? Here’s The Real Tea
Rumors of a large-scale XRP purchase by the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, have captured the attention of the crypto world this week. Screenshots circulating on X suggest that the global investment company had invested over a billion dollars in the altcoin, sparking both bullish excitemen...Bitcoinist
Tue, Jan 20
Bitcoin’s Most Recent Moves Are Happening Without Retail Participation
The recent price movements of Bitcoin are unfolding in a notably quiet environment and are largely absent from retail participation. Unlike past rallies that were fueled by viral speculation and surging search interest, the current advance appears to be driven by a different class of buyers. How Ret...NewsBTC
Tue, Jan 20
Why Smart Investors Are Looking Beyond Ethereum (ETH), And the Top Crypto They’re Buying
Ethereum (ETH) has always been a fundamental part of the cryptocurrency market, but as the market sees its price consolidate, some investors are now seeking out projects that are in an earlier stage of development and offer more potential for growth. Enter Mutuum Finance (MUTM), the current top crypto in its presale stage, now in […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 20
Trump Media Set to Issue Non-Transferable Crypto Tokens, Cutoff Date February 2
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (DJT) has officially announced the date for its highly anticipated distribution of a new digital token to its shareholders, as part of its partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com. The record date for this digital token initiative will be February ...NewsBTC
Tue, Jan 20
SkyBridge bets on rising volatility, cautiously optimistic on bitcoin, Scaramucci says
By Divya Chowdhury and Ankita Yadav DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Alternative asset manager SkyBridge Capital is tilting further towards macro strategies as policy uncertainty under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration fuels market swings, founder Anthony Scaramucci said in ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
Binance Order Flow Suggests Ethereum Is In Correction Mode: Demand Still Missing
Ethereum is trying to stabilize above the $3,100 level after failing to break the $3,400 resistance, as the broader crypto market struggles to recover momentum. While bulls managed to defend key support in recent sessions, price action remains fragile and highly reactive, with sellers still showing ...NewsBTC
Tue, Jan 20
Bitcoin’s Pullback Feels Brutal, But History Says It Could Drag On For Months
Bitcoin has slipped below the $92,000 level after a sharp decline that began on Sunday, signaling that downside pressure is still shaping market conditions. Despite the drop, bulls are trying to defend current levels and regain control, with many traders watching for a rebound that could restore con...Bitcoinist
Tue, Jan 20
XRP’s Quiet Phase May Be Setting Up A Sudden Breakout: Expert
XRP’s next big rise could come with hardly any warning, traders and analysts warn. Markets are quiet now. That quiet has happened before, and it has sometimes been followed by sharp moves that catch most people off guard. Related Reading: Bitcoin Senses Risk As Trump Balks At Europe With Major Tarif...NewsBTC
Tue, Jan 20
Justice Department flags election-related contacts by DOGE staff
The Justice Department told a federal court on Tuesday that Elon Musk’s DOGE team, working inside the Social Security Administration, stored sensitive Social Security data on servers that were never approved by the agency. The filing also said two members of the team secretly communicated with an outside advocacy group tied to efforts to overturn […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 20
Anthropic CEO compares selling advanced AI chips to rival nations to "selling nuclear weapons"
Advanced AI chips have become the new front line in global tech rivalry, with Anthropic’s CEO warning against sales to rival nations. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei made a stark comparison when discussing advanced computer chips used for AI development. He said that selling these chips to rival nations would […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 20
Delaware Life added BlackRock’s U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index to its FIA offerings
Delaware Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Group 1001, has added BlackRock’s U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index to its fixed indexed annuity (FIA) offerings. This makes Delaware Life the first U.S. insurer to add cryptocurrency exposure to its annuity structure. How will the Bitcoin-linked index work for policyholders? Delaware Life’s announcement that it […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 20
Ethereum’s Busy Network May Be Hiding A Security Problem: Analysts
Ethereum’s network has been buzzing. Blocks are full, wallets show new activity, and on-chain counters are ticking up fast. But not all of that motion looks like real people using the chain. Related Reading: Grid Wars: Bitcoin Hashrate Drops As AI Demands More Electricity Address Poisoning On The Sp...Bitcoinist
Tue, Jan 20
