🛑 In a blunt public remark, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a sharply worded message directed at Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, signaling that recent actions have led to clear consequences. The statement reflects a hardened tone in Washington’s posture toward Caracas, underscoring a willingness to respond decisively rather than rely on diplomatic restraint. #news_update $TRX
Has Altcoin Reached the Bottom in This Cycle? According to statistics from previous cycles, altcoin usually hits the bottom after about 350–400 days from its peak. As of now, it has been about 385 days since the altcoin peak in December 2024, and for me, this timeframe is a very significant signal. It shows that the altcoin market is nearing the final stages of the correction cycle, at least in terms of time. If we look at Bitcoin separately, I agree that it doesn't feel like a traditional bear market. $BTC still maintains a fairly stable structure, volatility is controlled, and there hasn't been panic selling pressure. But when I look at altcoin, the story is completely different. In 2025, for me, it is clearly a bear market year for altcoin: prices drop sharply, liquidity dries up, old narratives break, and speculative money almost disappears. That's why I think the bottom of altcoin is very, very close. It's not for all-in, but to observe, prepare, and start thinking long-term instead of just reacting based on short-term emotions. #BTC {spot}(BTCUSDT)
$IOST /USDT : The mid-term trend is bullish and the 1-hour chart is primed. We're looking for a bounce off the 1-hour EMA50. The 15-minute RSI is coiling just under 50. A flip above that is our trigger. That's the momentum shift we need for a clean entry. Get ready.
Actionable Setup Now (LONG) Entry: market at 0.001852 – 0.001861 TP1: 0.001884 TP2: 0.001893 TP3: 0.001911 SL: 0.00183
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Michael J. Saylor would need to acquire roughly $33 billion worth of Bitcoin to surpass the estimated holdings attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto. Whether that estimate is precise or not, it highlights the scale of concentration at the very top of Bitcoin ownership and how difficult it is for any single entity to exceed early holders. It’s a useful reminder of how Bitcoin’s fixed supply shapes long-term accumulation dynamics, especially for institutions and large public buyers. #Bitcoin #BTC
$XRP has flipped #BNB to become the 3rd largest cryptocurrency by market cap. XRP is now ranked just behind Bitcoin and Ethereum as momentum continues to build across the market.$ Do you hold XRP? 👇
Solana is grinding higher in a clear uptrend, showing strong and controlled bullish continuation near local highs.
Price is holding above EMA 7 / 25 / 99 on the 1H chart after a clean impulsive move from 124. Market structure remains healthy with higher highs and higher lows. Current consolidation just below 133 looks like a classic bull flag.
Bitcoin has recorded its second consecutive daily green close in 2026, a modest but notable development early in the year. After a prolonged period of sideways movement, small signs of strength like this can point to a gradual shift in market sentiment. Consecutive green days often suggest that buyers are becoming more active and willing to defend price levels, even if a clear trend has not formed yet. It’s important to keep this in perspective. Two positive days alone don’t confirm a sustained move, but they can indicate the market is testing higher acceptance after consolidation. With 2026 still in its early stages, tracking how price behaves around these levels may help clarify whether this early strength develops into a broader trend.
Bitcoin showed resilience. Ethereum is now showing scalability. Ethereum’s daily transaction count has reached a new all-time high, surpassing levels seen during the 2021 NFT and DeFi cycle. The 7-day average recently climbed to about 1.87 million transactions, above the previous peak. Network activity is also broadening. Active wallets increased to around 729,000, while new address creation topped 270,000 in a single day, the strongest inflow since 2018. Despite higher usage, transaction fees remained relatively stable. This growth appears to be driven by network upgrades and practical use cases such as stablecoins, real-world assets, and ETF-related flows, rather than short-term speculation. Ethereum continues to reinforce its role as a core settlement layer in the blockchain ecosystem.
BlackRock has added 1,333 BTC to its holdings ahead of the new year, representing an investment of over $115 million at current prices. This move reflects continued interest from large institutions in gaining exposure to Bitcoin. Such activity often points to longer-term positioning rather than short-term speculation, highlighting how traditional finance continues to engage with the crypto market.
SOL is showing strength beneath the surface as 2026 begins, even while price remains below $130.
On-chain data points to whale accumulation during consolidation, a pattern often linked to long-term positioning. Network activity remains strong, with Solana recording $1.6T in DEX trading volume, ranking just behind Binance and outperforming many centralized exchanges.
However, rising NVT and falling open interest suggest short-term caution. SOL is holding near its 20-day EMA around $125, with $130 acting as the key level to watch.
While the broader market remains cautious, XRP ETFs continue to attract steady inflows.
Over just two days, spot XRP ETFs added 10.8M XRP with no recorded outflows. Total ETF holdings have now reached 756M XRP, extending a 29-day inflow streak.
Most of the demand came from Bitwise and Franklin, with Grayscale also adding exposure. In contrast, BTC and ETH ETFs experienced net outflows throughout December.
The data suggests quiet accumulation rather than speculative inflows.1311
Spot ETF flows on Dec. 31 (ET) showed continued pressure on Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $348M in net outflows, with none of the 12 funds seeing inflows. Ethereum spot ETFs also saw $72.06M in net outflows, with all nine ETFs posting zero inflows.
In contrast, Solana spot ETFs recorded $2.29M in net inflows, while XRP spot ETFs saw $5.58M in inflows.
The data shows risk still coming out of BTC and ETH ETFs, while selective interest remains in certain altcoin products.83
Grayscale’s 2026 outlook expects Bitcoin to reach new all-time highs in the first half of 2026 and notes that the 20 millionth BTC is projected to be mined around March 2026.
The main message is simple: 2026 could be driven more by real build-out than speculation, especially as crypto keeps integrating into traditional finance and regulation continues to mature.
Bitcoin is once again trading near the upper Bear Band, a level that has historically appeared late in market cycles.
While price remains above long-term trend support, momentum is starting to flatten. In previous cycles, similar conditions often resulted in a prolonged distribution phase rather than immediate continuation.
If the market follows historical patterns, potential mean-reversion zones may appear around $62K, $43K, and $27K.
This does not imply an immediate crash. Instead, it suggests compressed risk, where upside becomes harder and downside sensitivity increases.
According to Token Terminal, developers deployed 8.7 million new smart contracts, the highest quarterly total in the network’s history. This marks a strong recovery after weaker activity in the previous two quarters.
The growth was driven by stablecoin usage, real-world asset tokenization, and infrastructure development. Contract deployment often acts as a leading indicator, appearing before increases in users, transactions, and network fees.
Ethereum is increasingly positioning itself as a global settlement layer for on-chain finance.
Bitcoin long-term holders have turned positive, meaning fewer coins are being sold. This often suggests that investors are choosing to hold rather than exit positions, which can reflect improving confidence in the market. $BTC
⚠️ BlackRock moved over $200M in BTC and ETH as ETF pressure continued.
On-chain data shows 2,201 BTC and 7,557 ETH were sent to Coinbase Prime in late December. This happened on the same day Bitcoin ETFs saw –$275.9M in net outflows, led by IBIT.
This doesn’t automatically mean selling, but when moves like this happen during ongoing outflows, it usually signals a more cautious approach. Big players often adjust positions quietly before making larger decisions.
It could be routine management, or simply staying flexible in an uncertain market. Either way, it’s something worth keeping an eye on rather than jumping to conclusions.
Just sharing an observation — curious how others are reading this. #BTC #ETH
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