Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is nearing $570 as the market stabilizes and open interest increases by over 11%. Liquidation clusters at $580-$600 indicate a potential short squeeze if resistance is breached.
Bittensor (TAO) briefly exceeded $200 but faced selling pressure, dropping below that key level. However, it remains in a bullish trend, indicating that the correction might be nearing its end.
Brazil's lawmakers are proposing the creation of a Strategic Sovereign Bitcoin Reserve (RESBit) to purchase up to 1 million Bitcoin over five years, potentially making Brazil a top state holder of Bitcoin. The bill is now set for committee review.
Shares of Nasdaq-listed Helius Medical Technologies (HSDT) surged nearly 15% after the company announced a new lending program linked to staked Solana (SOL).
China's State Council has launched guidelines to establish a unified electricity market, emphasizing digital infrastructure and green energy. Notably, the integration of blockchain technology for certifying green electricity production and consumption is a key feature.
LINK price bounces back from a demand zone but struggles against $9 resistance. A breakout above $10 may shift momentum and lead to levels around $11.5–$12.
The February 5 crash appears to be driven by derivatives, particularly involving a significant movement in BlackRock’s IBIT options. Evidence points to a Hong Kong-based fund executing a sophisticated 'Big Short' strategy.
Russia's central bank is exploring a domestic stablecoin in response to global regulatory changes and digital currency trends, potentially launching it to maintain monetary sovereignty and lessen dependence on Western financial systems.
The Bank of Japan's potential rate hike to 1% could cause significant Bitcoin price volatility worldwide, given Japan's $1.2 trillion in US Treasuries. A prior rate increase to 0.75% led to a 3% Bitcoin drop.
As institutional investment surges in the crypto market, 2026 emphasizes solid projects over speculation. Dogecoin remains under $0.09, and Solana is down 68% from its peak, prompting a shift towards viable infrastructure and profit-generating initiatives.
Holders of XRP may be facing higher taxes due to evolving tax reporting rules for digital assets. Experts warn that the updated requirements for cryptocurrency transactions could lead to unintentional overpayment.
Ethereum's dominance in tokenized assets exceeds 60%, indicating positive trends. ETH is also testing the lower boundary of a multi-year ascending channel, suggesting a long-term target above $7000.
Charles Hoskinson details Cardano's post-quantum security strategy, supported by Google and Microsoft. The Nightstream project aims to introduce quantum-resistant encryption with fast lattice-based cryptography, potentially replacing zero-knowledge systems on the Cardano network.
In early 2026, the cryptocurrency market is prioritizing projects with real utility and working products over hype-driven tokens. Investors are now focusing on low-priced protocols with long-term growth potential, with one emerging project under $0.10 gaining attention.
JasmyCoin is experiencing increased buying pressure, maintaining support levels. However, its recovery remains uncertain as it struggles to break the $0.008 resistance.
Bitcoin has sharply declined to pre-Trump reelection levels, instilling fear in the crypto market. Analyst Austin discusses the reasons for the drop and suggests promising altcoins for long-term success.
Tom Lee argues that crypto is not in a bear market despite stagnant prices. Ethereum's active addresses have increased by 115%, countering the "crypto winter" narrative, while quantum computing concerns are impacting major institutional choices.
Solana's price is testing key support, critical in previous corrections. A drop could lead to significant losses, but fundamental and on-chain indicators point to a potential strong breakout for SOL.
Despite cautious overall crypto market sentiment, ARTX, BTR, KITE, and MOODENG have surged, indicating rising market participation and potential capital rotation, with their breakouts suggesting further upside.
RippleX has launched XLS-85 token escrow on the XRPL Mainnet, enhancing secure locking for various tokens. This upgrade supports functions like secure vesting and automated swaps, while each escrowed asset requires a 0.2 XRP reserve, likely restricting XRP availability as adoption increases.