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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson publicly attacked Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse for backing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, saying the bill is politically mishandled and risks ceding control to hostile regulators. Garlinghouse defends the Clarity Act as an imperfect but necessary step to clarify oversight between the SEC and CFTC after Ripple’s costly SEC fight. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and other critics warn the bill could weaken the CFTC’s authority and limit services tied to dollar-pegged stablecoins. Hoskinson also singled out crypto advocate David Sacks for disrupting earlier bipartisan momentum. Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott has postponed a scheduled markup as negotiations continue; lawmakers say talks include industry, law enforcement and investors, but supporters worry the bill may lack votes to advance. The dispute drew mixed reactions from XRP and Cardano communities: some urged pragmatic engagement, others backed Hoskinson’s push for stronger protections. For traders: the political debate raises short-term sentiment risk and potential volatility for XRP (and related tokens) while any final Clarity Act would materially affect regulatory certainty across altcoins and stablecoin-related services.

A Binance-linked whale address (0xDB345...fba0) that went silent in mid-2025 resumed activity with a 15,182,013,963 SHIB withdrawal, according to Arkham. The same address previously accumulated 46.6 billion SHIB in a multistage buildup before disappearing. The latest transfer raises the wallet’s SHIB holdings to about 61.84 billion tokens, valued at roughly $485k, as part of a $1.67M portfolio that also includes BNB, ETH, FET, PEPE, APE and WLD. The move coincided with several smaller ETH, DOGE and WLD transfers from Binance hot wallets over a three-hour span. SHIB price is down about 6.8% on the day; the whale appears to be averaging into weakness rather than selling into the dip. Traders should note the scale and pattern — repeated tranche buys from a Binance-linked address — which could signal long-term accumulation or a strategic build-up; a sustained rebound above the $0.0000076 support and the 50-day moving average could put the whale back into profit.

A Manitoba, Canada pilot is testing whether waste heat from Bitcoin mining can be reused to supplement greenhouse heating. The 24-month, ~3 MW proof-of-concept is a collaboration between hardware maker Canaan and Bitforest Investment. About 360 liquid-cooled Avalon mining units feed a closed-loop heat-exchange system that preheats water in a greenhouse heating circuit rather than fully replacing boilers. Liquid cooling captures heat at higher, more stable temperatures, improving thermal recovery vs. air-cooled rigs. Project goals include measuring heat-capture efficiency, system reliability, integration complexity, and cost savings versus conventional heating. Reused mining heat could lower operating costs and emissions for both miners and greenhouse operators when paired with low-carbon electricity, and could scale to other cold regions if economics prove favorable. Limitations include higher upfront costs for liquid-cooling and heat-exchange equipment, the need for proximate heat users (heat loss limits long-distance transport), dependence on continuous uptime for heating-critical farming, and the fact heat reuse doesn’t change mining’s electricity demand. The initiative fits wider industry trends of relocating mining to renewable-energy sites and seeking waste-heat applications (home heating, industrial drying, district heating). If commercially viable, such integrated models could reposition mining as part of regional energy infrastructure rather than isolated energy consumers.

Stellantis has lost almost half its market value since the 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA, with U.S. shares down about 43% and Italian shares down 40%. The drop highlights years of underperformance following aggressive cost cuts under former CEO Carlos Tavares, who left abruptly in December 2024. Tavares’ strategy prioritized margin improvement but, according to critics, damaged product quality, supplier relations, workers and dealers. Antonio Filosa, who became CEO in June 2024, is reversing several high-cost initiatives, cutting prices, scaling back some electric vehicle plans and attempting to rebuild strained relationships with U.S. retailers. Filosa is focusing on stabilizing core brands Jeep and Ram, convening more than 200 executives to reset culture and targets, and has not ruled out selective portfolio changes though he prefers to keep the company intact. Investors remain without a comprehensive replacement for the previous “Dare Forward 2030” targets; since Filosa’s appointment U.S. shares have risen roughly 2% but sentiment remains fragile. Key trading-relevant points: steep multi-year share decline, leadership change and strategic pivot away from aggressive EV spending, potential asset refocus or brand disposals, and ongoing dealer recovery efforts — all factors likely to sustain volatility in Stellantis equity and related supplier exposure.

Dogecoin (DOGE) dropped to $0.121 on Coinbase after falling more than 7% in a broader market sell-off tied to geopolitical trade concerns. In the past 24 hours DOGE spot volume surged ~227% to $1.99 billion while derivatives volume rose 169% to $4 billion. Nearly $35.38 million in DOGE liquidations were recorded and CoinGlass data shows close to $878 million wiped out across crypto positions globally, with longs dominating losses. The hourly RSI dipped below 30, indicating oversold conditions and a possible short-term relief rally. Analysts note the move may represent a high-volume liquidation flush that removes speculative leverage and could allow DOGE to form a base. Technical levels: a confirmed bottom at $0.121 and a recovery above the daily 50‑day moving average (~$0.136) would open targets near $0.154 and $0.192. Key takeaways for traders: elevated volume and liquidations signal forced deleveraging (higher short-term volatility), oversold momentum suggests potential relief rallies for quick entries, and confirmation above MA50 is needed before targeting higher levels.

XRP fell 3.71% in the last 24 hours and is trading around $1.98 as of the report. On the hourly chart the token is testing local resistance at $1.9829. Most of the daily ATR has already played out, suggesting limited intraday volatility. Low volume on longer timeframes indicates neither buyers nor sellers have strong momentum, making a $1.95–$2.05 sideways range the most likely near-term scenario. If bulls can sustain a close above $2, the next target zone is $2.00–$2.05 and a potential extension to about $2.20. Mid‑term technicals look similar, and it is too early in the week for definitive long-term calls. Traders should watch the $2 level and volume for confirmation of any breakout or failure.

Crypto markets dropped sharply after renewed tariff rhetoric from former President Donald Trump triggered a rapid risk-off move. Headlines suggesting aggressive tariffs on the EU coincided with roughly $100 billion being erased from total crypto market cap within 12 hours. Bitcoin fell about 2–3%, Ethereum underperformed slightly, and high-beta altcoins saw deeper losses as leveraged positions unwound on derivatives platforms. Analysts noted the sell-off was driven largely by headline risk rather than a material economic shock: bank estimates cited in coverage put potential tariff impact at roughly 1–1.5% of EU GDP, a level unlikely to justify the scale of the move. Offsetting signals included stronger macro data — China reported 5% GDP growth for 2025 — which suggests underlying global demand remains resilient. Traders are monitoring whether rhetoric escalates or moves toward negotiation, key support levels for BTC and ETH, and overall risk sentiment across equities and FX. Takeaway for traders: this appears to be a volatility-driven, headline-led correction that may present short-term trade opportunities once clarity returns; risk management and attention to leverage/funding rates are critical during the episode.

Cardano (ADA) dropped more than 6% on January 19, 2026, as a market-wide risk-off reaction followed escalating US-EU trade tensions tied to a high-profile "Greenland" dispute. President Trump announced a 10% tariff on eight European countries effective February 1, with a threat to raise tariffs to 25% by June; the EU proposed retaliatory measures valuing €93 billion. The geopolitical shock pushed risk assets lower, sending ADA beneath its 50-day moving average. Key technical levels: immediate support at $0.345 (local low during the sell-off) and a critical multi-year floor near $0.32. On-chain and derivatives indicators showed extreme activity — Cardano futures volume on BitMEX spiked dramatically as traders deleveraged. Chart watchers note ADA sits inside a large weekly megaphone pattern: holding current support could leave a distant recovery target near $1.32, while a breakdown may imply a potential drop toward $0.21 (roughly a 45% fall). The article highlights that short-term price direction depends on de-escalation of the US-EU tariff dispute; fundamental network developments (Voltaire governance era) remain intact but are temporarily overshadowed by macro risk-off flows. Primary keywords: Cardano, ADA price, US-EU tariffs, Greenland, crypto sell-off, support levels.

Revolut has applied for a full banking license in Peru as part of its Latin America expansion. The UK fintech said the license will allow it to offer a range of localized products and services to Peruvian users, enhancing customer control over finances. Peru is Revolut’s fifth market entry in Latin America: the firm already holds a banking license in Mexico, has been approved to set up a bank in Colombia, acquired a bank in Argentina, and holds a credit license in Brazil. Revolut frames the move as a step to compete with regional fintechs and deepen its local footprint. No financial terms or timeline were disclosed.

Coinbase has agreed to acquire The Clearing Company, a prediction-markets startup, to accelerate development and scaling of prediction-market trading within its exchange. The acquisition brings nearly all of the roughly 10-person startup team into Coinbase to integrate specialist talent into its product efforts. Coinbase began rolling out prediction-market trading to users last week, enabling trades on real-world event outcomes within its existing interface. Currently Coinbase sources liquidity primarily from Kalshi (a CFTC-regulated platform) but says it will expand support to additional platforms and market types as it builds out compliant, on-chain prediction markets. The deal underscores Coinbase’s “all-in-one exchange” strategy, combining crypto, derivatives, equities and prediction markets under a single interface. Financial terms and the closing timeline were not disclosed in the later report; earlier coverage noted a planned closing in January 2026 and that The Clearing Company had raised $15 million in a recent seed round that included Coinbase Ventures.

Tiger Research published an updated Bitcoin outlook forecasting a bullish target of $185,500 for Q1 2026 — roughly 100% above current levels — driven by an expected Fed easing cycle, continued global M2 money‑supply growth and potential regulatory clarity from the U.S. "CLARITY" bill. The report sets a neutral baseline fair value of $145,000, then applies a +25% macro adjustment (cut from +35%) and 0% fundamental adjustment to reach the revised target. Key updates include: Fed policy is expected to turn dovish after cuts beginning in late 2025; global M2 remains at record highs implying ample liquidity; spot‑BTC ETFs recorded $4.57bn of outflows in Nov–Dec and annual ETF net inflows eased year‑over‑year, though corporate holders (e.g., MicroStrategy, Marathon) continue accumulation. On-chain metrics show a healthy market structure with strong support near $84,000 and short‑term resistance near $98,000 (short‑term holders’ cost). Indicators (MVRV‑Z, NUPL, aSOPR) have moved into fair‑value ranges, reducing odds of panic-driven spikes. Tiger lowered the macro uplift to +25% citing slower institutional inflows, Fed leadership uncertainty and geopolitical risk, but maintains a medium‑to‑long‑term bullish stance: liquidity expansion plus potential regulatory clarity (if the CLARITY bill passes) are the primary upside catalysts. For traders: the report signals significant upside if policy and regulatory catalysts materialize, but warns of elevated near‑term volatility due to ETF outflows and resistance around $98k — trading opportunities may favor measured long exposure on confirmed support and catalyst-driven breakouts. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, BTC price forecast, Fed easing, M2 money supply, CLARITY bill, ETF flows.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), owned by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is developing a trading venue for 24/7 trading and on‑chain settlement of tokenized U.S.-listed equities and ETFs. The design pairs NYSE’s Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post‑trade systems, supports multiple chains for settlement and custody, and aims for near‑instant settlement and stablecoin-based funding rails. Tokenized shares would remain fungible with traditional securities and preserve dividend and voting rights. ICE is preparing clearing infrastructure for round‑the‑clock trading and partnering with banks including BNY Mellon and Citi to enable tokenized deposits and cross‑time‑zone margin funding, so clearing members can move funds outside bank hours. The initiative will seek regulatory approvals (SEC filings expected) and targets production readiness in H2 2026. Key trader implications: 24/7 tokenized trading could shift liquidity patterns, enable fractional‑dollar access to US equities, increase use of stablecoins for cash legs, alter margin and CCP risk profiles, and prompt regulatory scrutiny over settlement windows and systemic risk. Primary keywords: NYSE, tokenized equities, stablecoin settlement, 24/7 trading.

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has proposed that BRICS members explore linking their central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to facilitate cross‑border trade and tourism payments and reduce reliance on the US dollar. Reported by Reuters citing anonymous sources, the RBI requested the proposal be added to the agenda for the 2026 BRICS summit in India. If accepted, this would be the first formal push to interlink BRICS CBDCs and would build on prior BRICS efforts to boost payment interoperability, including a 2024 blockchain‑based cross‑border payment system. Discussions are at an early stage and hinge on technical, governance and settlement agreements. Indian officials frame the initiative as a payments efficiency measure rather than an effort to replace the dollar, but the proposal has clear geopolitical and market implications, feeding de‑dollarization narratives and potential regulatory responses. For crypto traders, the move could accelerate CBDC adoption, alter cross‑border settlement flows, and affect demand for dollar‑pegged instruments and on‑ramp/off‑ramp channels; near‑term impacts are likely to be limited while technical and policy details are negotiated.

Trove Markets has abandoned a planned Hyperliquid integration and is rebuilding its decentralized perpetuals exchange on Solana after a reported withdrawal of 500,000 HYPE by a liquidity partner. The decision follows a January $11.5M TROVE token sale and a prior $20M raise in November that acquired 500,000 HYPE intended to support Hyperliquid’s HIP‑3 stake model. A token generation event (TGE) remains scheduled, but Trove says refund processing and the Solana migration will delay timelines. Community backers have publicly demanded immediate refunds and questioned governance and treasury controls after blockchain investigators (including ZachXBT) flagged suspicious HYPE transfers and links to casino deposit addresses. Trove argues Solana better suits its niche perpetuals market for digital collectibles (e.g., Pokémon cards, CS2 skins), but the abrupt pivot and alleged token withdrawals have intensified scrutiny and credibility risks as refund pressure grows.

Crypto commentator Jake Claver argued that XRP’s lasting value stems from the XRP Ledger’s protocol utility rather than short-term speculation. Claver highlighted the ledger’s fast, low-cost, and energy-efficient settlement, decentralized validator network, and ability to act as a bridge asset for cross-border value transfers — reducing pre-funded accounts and intermediary complexity. He framed XRP closer to financial infrastructure, noting institutional adoption favors predictable, scalable systems. The article also cites the post–Ripple–SEC legal clarity in 2025 as a catalyst for shifting perception from regulatory risk to functional merit, encouraging conversations about integration, liquidity management and tokenized settlement. The piece concludes that long-term value will follow real-world use, urging readers that XRP’s protocol mechanics, not market hype, drive its relevance. Disclaimer: not financial advice.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs sparked immediate global market turmoil, driving declines across major stock indices and commodity prices. The move prompted swift political backlash: the European Union signalled it might impose retaliatory measures, raising concerns about an escalation in trade tensions. Currency markets saw safe-haven flows into the dollar and gold, while risk assets — including equities and industrial commodities — fell. Policymakers and investors warned that prolonged tariff disputes could disrupt supply chains and corporate earnings, increasing volatility for markets worldwide. The report highlights potential knock-on effects for investor sentiment and trading strategies, urging traders to monitor tariff developments, EU responses, and volatility indicators.

Regulators worldwide tightened rules for stablecoin issuers in 2026, shifting the market from regulatory ambiguity to enforced compliance. The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) is in active supervision, treating single-fiat tokens as E-Money Tokens (EMT) and multi-asset pegs as Asset-Referenced Tokens (ART), with strict licensing and e-money institution requirements. The EU’s DAC8 tax-reporting rules now require crypto-asset service providers to report transaction data. In the US, the bipartisan GENIUS Act created a Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuer (PPSI) regime requiring federal bank charters or substantially similar state regimes, 1:1 reserves in USD or short-term Treasuries, and a ban on issuers paying yield to token holders. Hong Kong and Singapore positioned themselves as leading Asian jurisdictions: Hong Kong enforces currency-matched reserves and mandatory licensing; Singapore requires Major Payment Institution (MPI) licenses above S$5 million issuance with a strong emphasis on operational resilience and cybersecurity. Practical compliance expectations for 2026 include real-time reserve transparency, segregated accounts, monthly attestations, insolvency protections, strict AML/KYC and Travel Rule compliance, smart-contract audits, and documented incident response. The net effect: shadow or loosely backed stablecoins are effectively outlawed; issuers face higher costs but clearer paths to institutional adoption. For traders, the landscape promises broader institutional on-ramps and utility for stablecoins as regulated payment rails, while smaller or noncompliant issuers face existential risk.

DipCoin has launched DipCoin Vaults on the Sui blockchain: non‑custodial, on‑chain vaults that autonomously execute professional perpetual (perp) trading strategies for retail users. Built on Sui’s high‑performance stack, the Vaults accept USDC and supported assets and run real leveraged perp strategies (tiers from conservative <5x to aggressive up to 20x). Vaults execute trades on live perp markets through auditable Move smart contracts, use share‑based accounting so deposits track on‑chain PnL in real time, and permit instant non‑custodial withdrawals subject to vault rules. Fees are profit‑only (typically 10–20%), and strategy creators must stake into their own Vaults and earn via profit sharing. The product leverages Sui features — parallel processing, sub‑400 ms finality, DeepBook liquidity, Nautilus off‑chain matching with on‑chain verification, and zkLogin UX — to reduce latency and cost. DIP token staking grants fee shares and governance rights. DipCoin emphasizes that Vaults are autonomous on‑chain trading accounts (not copy‑trading or signal services) with transparent liquidation and margin logic. For traders, DipCoin Vaults package institutional perpetual strategies into low‑friction, transparent on‑chain products that may expand Sui DeFi TVL and create new yield sources while preserving non‑custodial control.

Binance will delist 23 spot trading pairs at 08:00 UTC on January 20, 2026, citing low liquidity and poor trading volume as the primary reasons. Affected pairs include 0G/BNB, 1MBABYDOGE/FDUSD, ADX/ETH, AGLD/BTC, ALT/FDUSD, ARKM/BTC, ATOM/ETH, BTC/ZAR, ENS/BTC, ETH/ZAR, HOLO/BNB, HOLO/FDUSD, MOVR/BTC, NEWT/FDUSD, OP/ETH, ORDI/BTC, OXT/BTC, POLYX/BTC, SLP/ETH, SSV/BTC, STO/FDUSD, STORJ/BTC and TRB/BTC. Traders have under 24 hours from the announcement to close positions, cancel open orders or migrate to alternative liquid pairs; Binance will also terminate spot trading bots for these pairs at the cutoff. Underlying tokens remain tradeable via other pairs (for example ENS/USDT), but pairs quoted in ZAR and FDUSD should be converted promptly to more liquid alternatives. This delisting is part of Binance’s periodic cleanup to concentrate liquidity into higher-volume markets and improve market quality. Expect short-term volatility and possible price pressure on the smaller altcoins as liquidity shifts; traders should update bots and risk controls, check overlapping exposures (e.g., ATOM, OP, HOLO), and consider using multiple venues for redundancy.

Four leading AI chatbots — ChatGPT, Grok (X), Perplexity and Google Gemini — were asked to compare Ripple’s XRP and Pi Network’s PI for near‑term performance. All four favored XRP. They cited XRP’s improved regulatory clarity after Ripple’s legal wins, deeper liquidity, and growing institutional demand including spot XRP ETF flows (cumulative net inflows since mid‑November ~ $1.3bn) as primary upside drivers. ChatGPT suggested a theoretical Q1 upside toward about $6 given major catalysts; Grok forecasted potential moves above $5 and even a new all‑time high in 2026 under certain scenarios. Perplexity projected XRP could exceed $8.60 next year in a bullish case. By contrast, PI was described as a high‑risk, narrative‑driven “wildcard”: AIs highlighted heavy circulating supply from mobile mining, lack of clear tokenomics and exchange listings, and low momentum. PI’s recent price action included a dip to roughly $0.18 near an October 2025 low. Gemini and others said PI could be a moonshot if utility, tokenomics and adoption improve, but could also fall toward zero. Key takeaways for traders: XRP is the favored short‑term trade due to regulatory tailwinds, ETF demand and institutional flows; PI remains speculative with asymmetric risk/reward and is more suitable as a longer‑horizon, high‑risk position. Primary keywords: XRP, PI, Ripple, spot XRP ETF, regulatory clarity. Secondary keywords: ETF inflows, tokenomics, institutional adoption, cross‑border payments.

CoinShares data show a notable rise in institutional allocation to XRP alongside a larger weekly rotation into crypto investment products. XRP inflows rose materially across the reporting period (reported figures differ by publication date: $45.8m in the earlier report and $69.5m in the later one), while the latest weekly tally for the sector was $2.17bn — the biggest weekly net inflow since October 2025. Bitcoin led flows with roughly $1.55bn, Ethereum drew about $496m and Solana attracted near $45.5m. Regional flows were dominated by the US (about $2.05bn) with Germany contributing meaningful inflows (~$58.9m–$63.9m across reports); Canada and Switzerland also showed selective inflows in the earlier data. Other altcoins receiving targeted allocations included SUI (reported $5.7m–$7.6m), Chainlink, Hedera and LIDO. Year-to-date XRP inflows were cited at $39m in the earlier piece and $108.1m in the later piece, indicating rapid accumulation that could lift XRP’s allocation ranking if rotation away from BTC ETFs and rate-sensitive assets continues. A modest one-day outflow tied to tariff/policy talk did not derail the weekly inflow. For traders: the data signal heightened institutional demand for XRP relative to many peers, continued altcoin rotation driven by regional fund flows, and ongoing macro sensitivity tied to US monetary and policy developments.

Crypto asset investment products posted $2.17 billion in net inflows last week — the strongest weekly intake since October 2025 — led by Bitcoin. According to CoinShares, Bitcoin products attracted $1.55 billion while Ethereum drew $496 million. Major altcoins also saw demand: XRP $69.5 million, Solana $45.5 million, SUI $5.7 million, Lido $3.7 million and Hedera $2.6 million. Blockchain equities added $72.6 million. Regional flows were dominated by the United States with $2.05 billion; smaller inflows came from Germany, Switzerland, Canada and the Netherlands. Inflows were concentrated early in the week but reversed late-week, with $378 million of outflows linked to renewed geopolitical tensions (including a diplomatic dispute over Greenland and new tariff measures) and U.S. policy uncertainty. The combined data indicate renewed institutional appetite for crypto exposure across Bitcoin, major smart-contract platforms and select altcoins, though short-term macro and political risks produced late-week profit-taking and withdrawals. Traders should note the strong institutional bias toward BTC and ETH, front-loaded inflows that may raise short-term volatility, and continued selective interest in altcoins and blockchain equities.

BNB shows signs of short-term weakening after failing to hold above the value area high (VAH). The VAH rejection broke the recent bullish high‑low projection and shifted market structure toward a corrective phase. Applying Market Auction Theory, price is likely to rotate from premium toward fair value — first the Point of Control (POC) and then the value area low (VAL). Multiple technical factors (POC, VAL and the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement) converge around $800–$840, making that zone the primary downside target. Traders should watch whether BNB can reclaim and close above VAH to preserve bullish structure; a sustained move below VAL would signal deeper bearish continuation. Key points: VAH rejection confirms overhead supply; structure weakened after high‑low projection failed; auction rotation targets POC + VAL + 0.618 Fib near $800–$840. Primary keywords: BNB, value area high, Point of Control, value area low, Market Auction Theory, $800–$840.

OpenAI intends to release its first consumer hardware device in the second half of 2026, company policy chief Chris Lehane told Walter Bloomberg. The device follows OpenAI’s acquisition of Jony Ive’s AI-hardware startup, io, and CEO Sam Altman previously hinted at a simple, screenless AI gadget. Lehane said the product is expected by late 2026, though exact sale dates remain undecided. No technical specifications, price or go-to-market details were provided. The announcement signals OpenAI’s move from software and cloud AI toward dedicated consumer hardware, potentially affecting competition in AI devices and ecosystems.

Magic Eden announced that starting February 1 the platform will allocate 15% of all revenues directly to the ME token ecosystem to deepen long-term value sharing. The revenue allocation will be split evenly: 50% for open-market buybacks of ME tokens and 50% distributed as USDC to ME stakers proportional to staking weight. This replaces the prior buyback mechanism that applied only to marketplace revenues. USDC rewards can be claimed monthly; the first claim window opens in March. Rewards must be claimed within 90 days or they expire. The change aims to strengthen token utility, support price dynamics via buybacks, and provide immediate yield to stakers, likely impacting ME token demand and holder incentives.

Market analysts warn that $87.28 million in buy orders clustered between $90,000–$93,000 on Binance may create a misleading sense of support for Bitcoin. Analyst Ted Pillows says these passive buy walls can be cancelled quickly, allowing price to fall through and trigger rapid declines. A short squeeze is also possible: over $1.5 billion in short positions sit below $95,000, so a sudden upward move could fuel a squeeze toward six figures. Another analyst, Lofty, compares current action to the 2021 bull-trap pattern and warns of a cycle-driven reset that could push BTC down to $40,000 in February — a roughly 55% drop from recent highs. Key takeaways for traders: buy walls are not guaranteed protection, spoofing or order cancellations can accelerate downmoves, short squeezes can amplify rallies, and historical cycle patterns suggest the risk of a deep correction. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, buy walls, bull trap. Secondary/semantic keywords: Binance, buy orders, short squeeze, market cycle, correction, liquidity.

This guide explains how traders and holders should store Bitcoin safely in 2025, comparing custodial vs non-custodial and hot vs cold wallets. It recommends hardware wallets (Ledger Nano X, Trezor Safe 7, OneKey Pro) as the gold standard for long-term storage and lists top software wallets for frequent use (Electrum, BlueWallet, Best Wallet). Practical setup and security steps are provided: buy devices from official sources, verify authenticity, record seed phrases offline in multiple locations, set PINs, use companion apps, and test transactions. Key security cautions include avoiding keeping large balances on exchanges, never sharing seed phrases, using authenticator apps (not SMS) for 2FA, verifying addresses to avoid clipper malware, avoiding public Wi‑Fi (use VPN/cellular), and keeping backups geographically separated. The guide also notes emerging trends—quantum‑resistant cryptography, multisignature wallets, biometrics, and social recovery—and briefly covers using Bitcoin at licensed online casinos. Actionable takeaways for traders: keep only trading funds on exchanges, secure long‑term holdings in hardware wallets with proper backups, use software wallets for day trading or Lightning payments, and follow layered security (authenticator apps, password managers, address verification) to reduce hack risk.

IBM and telecom and digital services group e& unveiled a governed, agentic AI platform built on IBM’s watsonx Orchestrate aimed at transforming enterprise compliance, risk and policy management. Announced at the 2026 World Economic Forum, the system embeds AI agents into core operations to reason, orchestrate tasks, and take action under governance controls, offering continuous, traceable automation for auditors and employees. The proof of concept — completed in eight weeks with GBM — demonstrated scalability and integration into existing workflows. Key figures include e& CEO Hatem Dowidar and IBM executive Ana Paula Assis, both stressing governance, accountability and human-led decision-making. Primary benefits cited are faster, more consistent compliance decisions, 24/7 self-service, and full traceability across actions. The initiative signals a shift from conversational AI to action-oriented, enterprise-scale agentic AI and highlights the importance of governance when embedding AI into regulated business processes.

Ethereum (ETH) is in a corrective but constructive phase after rejection near $3,400. Price remains below the 100- and 200-day moving averages on the daily chart, indicating a recovery within a wider range rather than a clear bullish breakout. Key supports: $2,700 (primary demand) and a deeper floor at $2,100–$2,300. Short-term structure on the 4-hour chart shows higher lows since December with a critical short-term support around $3,000; resistance cluster sits at $3,300–$3,500 where sellers capped the recent advance. On-chain metrics show rising transaction counts and a 30-day EMA above 2 million, signaling improving network activity that hasn’t yet been matched by price. Traders should watch for a sustained reclaim above $3,400 to validate a bullish resumption; a break below $3,000 would reopen downside toward $2,800 and potentially the $2,100–$2,300 range. Primary keywords: Ethereum, ETH price, resistance, support, on-chain activity.