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SharpLink, a protocol-building team in the Ethereum ecosystem, outlined plans to operate one of the most "focused, disciplined" Ethereum treasuries in 2026. The group emphasised conservative treasury management, clearer capital allocation, and tighter spending controls to protect protocol longevity and reduce dilution. Key priorities include maintaining a substantial ETH-denominated reserve, using on-chain transparency for multisig governance, and limiting discretionary expenditures to strategic growth initiatives. SharpLink expects these measures to support sustainable development, attract long-term contributors, and provide predictable runway for product work. The announcement stressed risk management against market volatility and potential regulatory headwinds. For traders, the update signals that SharpLink intends to minimize large token sells, prioritize ETH reserves, and preserve token value by limiting dilution — factors that could reduce short-term sell pressure but also slow aggressive growth spending. Primary keywords: SharpLink, Ethereum treasury, ETH reserves, treasury management, token dilution. Secondary/semantic keywords included for SEO: on-chain transparency, multisig governance, spending controls, market volatility, runway.

Meme coins have cooled after a period of strong retail-driven rallies, but WIF Coin, BONK and FARTCOIN continue to show on-chain liquidity and trading interest. The article highlights WIF Coin for its faster, lower-cost transactions and perceived technical edge; BONK as a Solana-based meme token with active community rewards and engagement; and FARTCOIN as a low-entry, community-led meme asset attracting speculative traders. Despite a sector-wide dip, these tokens maintain volume and liquidity that could position them for outsized moves if an altcoin resurgence occurs similar to 2021. Traders should note that the piece is promotional in tone and not investment advice. Primary keywords: meme coins, WIF Coin, BONK, FARTCOIN, liquidity, altcoin season.

The USMCA review due this year has become contentious after US President Donald Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs if Ottawa deepens trade ties with China following a limited Canada–China deal announced January 16. That deal allows up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (under 3% of Canada’s new vehicle market) in exchange for lower food tariffs to China. Canadian officials, including Dominic LeBlanc and Prime Minister Mark Carney, say the arrangement is limited, complies with USMCA rules and aims to restore 2023 tariff levels while keeping the EV cap. The US, however, may use the USMCA review — and its power to end the agreement or return to annual reviews — to press tariff changes. Economists warn the average tariff on Canadian exports to the US could spike to over 7% if protections are removed. Key sectors at risk include autos, steel, aluminum and lumber. Business surveys show Canadian firms are pausing growth and investment pending trade clarity. Analysts view the review as likely to conclude with a deal but say recent US threats increase downside risks to investment and trade certainty.

This briefing highlights three altcoins the article identifies as candidates for risk‑managed exposure during a potential upcoming crypto upswing: ENA, Pi Coin (PI) and Fetch.ai (FET). ENA is presented as a privacy- and speed-focused altcoin with low fees and a supportive community; the piece suggests repeat price patterns could position ENA for gains in the next altcoin season. Pi Coin is described as a mobile‑first, easy‑to‑use token that allows phone-based earning/mining, targeting mass grassroots adoption and low energy consumption. Fetch.ai (FET) is framed as an AI‑powered project enabling decentralized automation across transport, energy and supply chains; its real‑world use cases and partnerships are cited as reasons it could outperform during an AI‑led market rally. The article concludes that allocating small, diversified positions to ENA, PI and FET may help traders manage risk while capturing potential upside. It includes a standard investment disclaimer.

Apple plans to unveil a Gemini-powered Siri in the second half of February 2026, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. The update is the first concrete product from Apple’s 2024 AI partnership with Google and aims to transform Siri from a basic voice assistant into a context-aware, multi-step task performer. The new Siri will leverage Google’s Gemini models for advanced multimodal reasoning and may initially process complex queries in Google’s cloud with user permission to read on-screen content and personal data. Apple’s integration emphasizes deep device and ecosystem ties rather than building a standalone AI. A fuller developer and privacy roadmap is expected at WWDC in June 2026, including developer APIs, on-device vs cloud processing plans, cross-device context, and possible monetization. The collaboration reduces Apple’s need to build a large foundation model in-house while giving Google unprecedented distribution of Gemini. Market and product success will depend on execution, reliability, user privacy safeguards, and how Apple balances cloud processing with its privacy commitments.

Ethereum mainnet saw a sharp uptick in daily active addresses, approaching about 1.3 million on January 16, 2026, briefly matching or exceeding usage on some Layer 2 networks, according to Etherscan. The surge signals renewed on-chain activity and suggests increased demand for Ethereum L1. However, ETH price has not responded: ETH declined ~1% in 24 hours and roughly 11% over the past week. Technical indicators remain bearish — trading below the 7-day SMA (~$3,134), 30-day SMA (~$3,101) and well under the 200-day SMA (~$3,667). The article notes a divergence between fundamental on-chain metrics and market price, emphasizing that higher network activity does not guarantee immediate buying pressure. It also references PR firm Outset PR and its data-driven media strategy (Outset Data Pulse and Syndication Map) as a way to shape market narratives. Traders should weigh improving on-chain fundamentals against weak technicals and broader market conditions when assessing ETH positions.

Clapp has launched a revolving crypto credit line for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) holders. Users deposit BTC or ETH as collateral to receive an approved borrowing limit based on market value. Unused credit carries a 0% interest rate; interest is charged only on the amount actually drawn and is tied to the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. Clapp recommends conservative borrowing — keeping LTV below about 20% — to lower borrowing costs and reduce liquidation risk. The line supports flexible repayments (partial or full, no penalties) with interest stopping immediately on repaid amounts and available credit restored upon repayment. The product targets holders needing short-term or intermittent liquidity without selling assets. Clapp clarifies that “zero interest” applies only to unused credit; borrowed funds will incur interest depending on LTV. The service is available to eligible BTC and ETH holders on the Clapp platform.

This combined roundup profiles five crypto-focused PR agencies — Outset PR, Coinbound, YAP Global, Melrose PR and X10 Agency — and explains which project types and goals each serves best. It defines “crypto PR agency” and contrasts crypto PR with traditional PR: Web3 fluency, crypto-native distribution, rapid response in volatile markets and crisis playbooks. Key agency strengths: Outset PR — data-led campaigns, AI/LLM visibility and syndication for measurable traffic and token exposure; Coinbound — PR plus influencer marketing, community management and social growth for consumer-facing projects, NFT/GameFi and launches; YAP Global — journalistic storytelling and reputation building for DeFi, L2 and infrastructure projects; Melrose PR — Bitcoin and fintech-depth for long-term positioning in crypto and finance media; X10 Agency — modular, launch-focused services (PR, listings, KOLs, community, token events). The later article adds emphasis on AI/LLM indexing and measurable syndication metrics as growing differentiators and includes Melrose PR and X10 Agency among the top vendors. Traders should view this as sector intelligence: quality PR can materially affect token visibility, on-chain activity and short-term liquidity around launches or news events. Match agency strengths to your stage — choose data/syndication-focused firms if you need measurable reach and search visibility; pick influencer-led firms for retail acquisition and social momentum; select enterprise/finance-focused PR for regulatory credibility and institutional trust. Primary keywords included: crypto PR, Web3 PR, influencer marketing, AI visibility, token launches. Secondary keywords: syndication, LLM indexing, listings, community growth. The main keyword "crypto PR" appears multiple times to support SEO and clarity.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) experienced a severe liquidation imbalance during a broader crypto market sell-off, with CoinGlass data showing $28,560 in SHIB liquidations over 24 hours. Long positions accounted for $28,380 of that total while shorts were liquidated for only $178.25, producing a 15,943.82% liquidation imbalance weighted toward longs. The broader market saw about $123 million in liquidations in the same period, driven largely by bullish (long) liquidations amid profit-taking and macro concerns. SHIB price fell 1.27% over 24 hours to $0.000007742 and 7.93% over seven days, trading below the daily 50-period moving average (~$0.000008) and range-bound between $0.00000743 and $0.00000819 since Jan. 19. Technical indicators show the RSI under 50 and price struggling to reclaim the daily MA50; near-term support is expected around $0.000007 with resistance near $0.000008–$0.00001. A Shiba Inu team member urged the community to stay resilient amid market stress. Primary keywords: Shiba Inu, SHIB, liquidation imbalance, liquidations. Secondary/semantic keywords: long liquidations, market sell-off, CoinGlass, MA50, RSI, crypto profit-taking.

Bitcoin slipped below $88,000 on Jan. 25, erasing roughly $135 million in long positions within an hour amid renewed selling across crypto markets. BTC traded near $87,743, down about 1.5% on the day and ~8% over the week, per CoinGecko. The Fear & Greed Index fell to 25, signaling a shift to fearful sentiment. Analysts attribute the downturn to a false breakout of the $95,938 resistance; immediate support sits near $86,561 with downside targets as low as $80,000 if no reversal occurs. The broader crypto market cap fell to roughly $3 trillion. Major altcoins also declined: ETH and BNB down >2% in 24 hours; SOL and XRP down >3%. Institutional interest persists — Michael Saylor’s Strategy holds 709,715 BTC (worth >$62bn) and hinted at further purchases. Key takeaways for traders: elevated volatility and liquidation risk, watch $86.5K support and $95.9K resistance levels, and adjust leverage and stop-losses given heightened market fear.

Aurelion CEO Björn Schmidtke warns that roughly 98% of global gold exposure is held as ’paper gold’—IOUs such as ETF shares or unallocated claims—rather than allocated, physical bars with provable title. He said this creates systemic delivery and ownership risks if a large-scale rush for physical metal occurs, potentially driving physical premiums sharply above paper prices as seen historically in silver. To address the vulnerability, Aurelion has restructured its treasury to hold Tether Gold (XAUT), a tokenized, allocated-gold token with each XAUT linked to a specific bar in Swiss vaults and fully redeemable for physical metal. The firm holds 33,318 XAUT (about $153M) and plans further capital raises to expand its allocated-gold holdings. Schmidtke framed gold and bitcoin as complementary long-term stores of value and said the move is intended to build a durable, transparent gold exposure rather than pursue short-term arbitrage. Key points: 98% estimate for unallocated ’paper gold’; systemic redemption/delivery risk; XAUT offers on-chain proof of allocated ownership and faster global transfer; Aurelion holds ~33,318 XAUT (~$153M) and seeks to scale its gold treasury.

GameStop (GME) has transferred its entire Bitcoin treasury, worth several hundred million dollars, to Coinbase Prime. The move occurred while Bitcoin trades near $90,000. Analysts suggest such a transfer to a prime brokerage typically precedes either a large OTC sale to raise cash or redeployment into institutional yield-bearing products newly enabled under the GENIUS Act of 2025. The action contrasts with firms like MicroStrategy, which continue accumulating BTC. New regulatory pressure from the proposed Clarity Act — which would tighten reporting for “unproductive” digital assets — may be prompting companies to adopt more efficient treasury management. If GameStop sells, it could signal other retail-adjacent firms de-risking balance sheets ahead of Q1 2026 earnings season, increasing short-term sell-side pressure on Bitcoin or prompting OTC liquidity events. Key facts: transfer to Coinbase Prime, valuation in the hundreds of millions, Bitcoin ~ $90,000, possible outcomes — OTC sale or placement into yield products, context — GENIUS Act (2025) and proposed Clarity Act, comparison — MicroStrategy’s ongoing accumulation.

Tezos deployed its Tallinn protocol upgrade — the network’s 20th major update since 2018 — which reduces base-layer block times to 6 seconds, lowers storage costs and reduces latency. The upgrade was activated without a network fork and enables all validators (“bakers”) to attest to every block using aggregated BLS signatures, replacing the prior subset-attestation model. This signature aggregation lightens node load and paves the way for further block-time reductions. Tallinn also adds an address indexing mechanism that eliminates redundant address data, improving storage efficiency by a reported factor of 100. The changes aim to increase throughput and shorten finality times, supporting more on-chain use cases. Contextual comparison notes that earlier blockchains (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) had much slower base-layer block times and have relied on layer-2 scaling; Tallinn exemplifies continued L1 optimization to compete on speed and settlement latency.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their fifth consecutive day of net outflows on Jan. 23, with aggregate daily ETF flows showing a negative $103.57 million, according to SoSoValue. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) accounted for the bulk of the withdrawals, contributing roughly $101.62 million (over 99%) of the day’s outflow, while Fidelity’s FBTC saw about $1.95 million in redemptions. Despite the short-term withdrawals, cumulative net inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs remain elevated at $56.495 billion and total AUM stands near $115.883 billion (about 6.48% of Bitcoin market cap). The outflows coincided with a sharp Bitcoin price correction from near $98,000 to around $87,000 in the days prior; BTC was trading near $88,646 (down ~0.8% 24h) at the time of reporting. Reported market commentary notes increased selling pressure across crypto and related ETF products (including Ethereum funds) as retail and institutional investors adopt a cautious stance. Traders should watch ETF-led capital movement and BlackRock’s outsized share of flows because such concentrated redemptions can amplify short-term liquidity stress and directional bias, affecting intraday spreads, funding rates, and order book depth.

Bitcoin dropped below the key $88,000 support, trading near $87,900 on Binance USDT perpetuals as a market correction accelerated. The move coincided with a 24‑hour volume surge (roughly 35%), significant long liquidations (over $450m per Coinglass), and synchronized liquidity declines across pools (CoinMarketCap/CoinGecko). On‑chain signals — including exchange net flows, miner behavior and rising average transaction sizes — pointed to notable selling pressure and possible institutional transfers. Technicals: price closed under the 50‑day MA (mid‑$80ks), expanding Bollinger Bands and bearish momentum indicators, with immediate supports around $86,500, $85,000 and a stronger zone at $82,000–$80,000. Macro headwinds (firmer USD, higher bond yields, risk‑off equities after Fed minutes) exacerbated the sell‑off. Derivatives metrics showed falling open interest and funding‑rate dynamics that amplified deleveraging. Market breadth weakened: ETH and altcoins underperformed and total crypto market cap fell ~3.8–5%. Despite the sharp drop, on‑chain fundamentals (hashrate near ATH, expanding custody and ETF flows) remain constructive, suggesting this is likely a volatile short‑term correction within a longer‑term bullish post‑halving structure rather than a structural collapse. For traders: monitor order‑book liquidity at $86,500, exchange flows/reserves, derivatives positioning (open interest, funding rates) and macro releases; a quick reclaim of $90,000 would negate the bearish breakout, while a sustained slide toward $82,000 would imply a deeper correction. Keywords: Bitcoin, BTC price, liquidations, spot Bitcoin ETF, market volatility.

A host of the Predictive History podcast warned that a potential strike on Iran could escalate into a wider, multi-power conflict. The commentary outlines how regional responses and the involvement of external actors — including the United States, Israel, Russia and regional militias — could create cascading military and economic effects. The host cited historical precedents where targeted strikes widened into broader confrontations and highlighted risks such as allied reprisals, disrupted energy supplies, and expanded naval and drone engagements. The analysis suggests geopolitical uncertainty could drive volatility in global markets, raise oil and gas prices, and spur safe-haven demand for assets like gold and Bitcoin. No specific timeline or confirmed operation was announced; the discussion is framed as a warning of possible outcomes rather than reporting an imminent strike.

Major exchanges including Binance, Bybit and OKX saw roughly $114 million of crypto futures liquidations within a single volatile hour, contributing to about $236 million in total liquidations over 24 hours. The forced closures hit mainly long positions (~$78M) while shorts accounted for about $36M. Bitcoin fell nearly 4% during the critical hour, triggering stop-losses, cascading margin calls and automated exchange liquidations — some at leverage above 20x. Market structure and macro factors likely combined to spark the move: elevated funding rates, clustered leverage at specific option strike levels, low prior volatility that left order books thin, and shifting macro rate expectations. Immediate impacts included wider bid-ask spreads, thinner order-book depth and a drop in open interest as leverage was reduced. Analysts frame the episode as a painful but smaller-scale deleveraging compared with past flash-crash hours (e.g., May 2021) that nevertheless spotlights systemic risks from concentrated liquidity and high leverage. For traders: reduce leverage, monitor funding rates and open interest, set proactive stop-losses, and consider hedging with options. The event may renew regulatory scrutiny and reinforces the need for active risk management across derivatives markets.

Bitcoin plunged to a multi-day low below $88,000 after being rejected near $89,000, triggering a sharp wave of leveraged liquidations. CoinGlass data shows over $130 million in liquidations in the last hour and roughly $250 million wiped out in the past 24 hours; more than 130,000 traders were liquidated during the day. Major altcoins fell alongside BTC—Ethereum slipped beneath $2,900 and SOL, SUI, ARB, PEPE, ENA, and ADA each dropped over 2% in the worst hour. The Kobeissi Letter and other analysts pointed to geopolitical and macroeconomic drivers, including an expected U.S. government shutdown and President Trump’s threatened 100% tariffs on Canada, as likely catalysts. The single largest liquidation listed was a $6.3 million position on Hyperliquid. Short-term volatility spiked as futures-market open approached, amplifying forced deleveraging across exchanges.

Ethereum (ETH) traded below $2,900 on January 26 on OKX, with reported prices moving between about $2,894 and a brief peak near $2,901 across updates. The later report recorded ETH at $2,894.21, an intraday decline of 1.12%; the earlier snapshot noted a price near $2,901 with a 2.17% intraday drop. Both items were short market updates and did not provide on-chain metrics, trading volumes, catalysts or broader macro context. For traders, the reports signal modest intraday weakness in ETH but lack additional data needed for conviction—watch price action around the $2,900 level and monitor volume and on-chain flows for confirmation.

A newly launched Solana memecoin, PENGUIN, surged roughly 500–564% within 24 hours after an AI-generated penguin image and short captions were posted on the official White House X account on Jan. 23, 2026. The posts (“Embrace the penguin” and a Nietzsche-themed phrase) went viral; traders linked the imagery to the recently created Nietzschean Penguin token launched via Pump.fun. Before the posts PENGUIN’s market cap was about $387k; at peak on-chain data showed market cap near $94m and roughly $244m in 24-hour trading volume (SolanaFloor). The White House did not endorse the token. Price later consolidated near $0.113 with continued high volatility. The episode underlines how viral content from high-profile accounts can drive extreme, short-term momentum in low-liquidity, micro-cap memecoins on Solana, creating rapid trading opportunities and elevated tail risk for momentum traders and late entrants. Key takeaways for traders: increased volume and volatility can enable quick gains but also steep drawdowns; prioritize position sizing, liquidity checks (order-book depth), and strict exit rules when trading such micro-cap memecoins.

A Gallup workforce survey of more than 22,000 U.S. employees finds rapid workplace AI adoption: 12% use AI daily, ~25% use it several times weekly, and nearly half use it at least occasionally each year. Technology and finance lead adoption (about 60% of tech workers use AI weekly). However, research highlights a vulnerable cohort of roughly 6.1 million American workers — predominantly women (≈86%) in administrative and clerical roles — who face heavy AI exposure but lack savings, transferable skills or local job opportunities. These workers tend to be older and concentrated in smaller cities. Experts warn automation could disrupt their work and livelihoods, while many other professionals have better means to adapt. The survey also shows mixed worker sentiment: most do not expect AI to eliminate their jobs within five years. Key figures: 22,000+ respondents, 12% daily AI users, 6.1 million vulnerable workers, 86% women. Primary keywords: AI adoption, job disruption, administrative workers; secondary/semantic keywords: automation, tech sector, workforce vulnerability, job cuts, fiscal impact.

Analysts and retail investors are debating whether a $1,000 allocation is better placed in Shiba Inu (SHIB) or early-stage DeFi token Mutuum Finance (MUTM). SHIB trades near $0.000009 with a market cap above $5 billion and faces resistance around $0.000011–$0.000014; a bullish breakout toward ≈$0.000015 would offer modest upside. Mutuum Finance completed a multi-phase presale, raising roughly $19.9 million from ~18,900 participants and selling about 830 million tokens (45.5% of a 4 billion supply). MUTM is trading around $0.04 in its presale Phase 7. The project targets a Sepolia testnet launch of V1 in Q1 2026; analysts model post-mainnet price targets of $0.18–$0.30. A $1,000 allocation today would buy about 111 million SHIB (≈$1,665 if SHIB reaches $0.000015) or about 25,000 MUTM (≈$4,500 at $0.18; ≈$7,500 at $0.30). Analysts note a market rotation from large meme coins toward early utility tokens: SHIB’s large market cap limits upside, while MUTM’s utility, milestone-driven roadmap and early valuation present higher growth potential but greater execution and liquidity risk. Traders should weigh liquidity, token distribution, roadmap milestones (Sepolia testnet and mainnet), presale concentration, and personal risk tolerance before allocating funds.

XRP has weakened amid rising geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty, with investors shifting capital toward traditional safe havens such as gold and silver. Analysts say the recent price decline is driven primarily by macro factors—trade tensions, tariff expectations and reduced liquidity—rather than project-specific news. Short-term movements are dominated by sentiment and liquidity conditions, making volatility and directional clarity low. Some analysts (notably EGRAG) maintain that XRP’s long-term technical structure remains intact and point to a historical $42 structural level derived from prior multi-cycle consolidation and measured breakouts; however, they caution macro shocks can invalidate those technical patterns. At the time of reporting XRP traded near $1.91. Key takeaways for traders: monitor macro headlines, liquidity conditions and shifts in risk appetite; treat near-term price action as sentiment-driven while longer-term scenarios depend on macro stability and structural confirmation.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a five-day net outflow of roughly $1.72 billion, one of the largest sustained withdrawal periods since their January 2024 launch. The 11 spot BTC ETFs posted the heaviest single-day outflow on Wednesday ($709m) and $483m on Tuesday, with outflows easing to $32m and $104m on Thursday and Friday. BlackRock’s IBIT saw consecutive daily redemptions across four trading days and was a major contributor to the selling pressure. This reversal followed a prior week that delivered about $1.4 billion in inflows. At the time of reporting BTC traded near $88.6k and remained up about 6.7% over the past week despite the ETF cooling. Cumulative inflows into spot BTC ETFs since launch remain large (around $56.5bn) with total assets near $116bn. Spot Ether ETFs also recorded about $611m in weekly outflows, while spot Solana ETFs bucked the trend with roughly $9.6m of inflows. Crypto sentiment provider Santiment described the market as in a “phase of uncertainty,” citing retail exits, capital rotation to traditional assets, lower social chatter and early signs a bottom may be forming. Key takeaways for traders: expect elevated intraday volatility and liquidity risk—especially during shortened trading weeks—plus concentrated redemption pressure in major ETF issuers (notably IBIT) that can create short-term downside for BTC prices even as long-term ETF accumulation remains substantial.

On Jan. 25, on-chain investigator ZachXBT reported that John Daghita, accused of stealing over $40 million in cryptocurrencies from the U.S. government, may be the son of the CEO of CMDSS. CMDSS previously held U.S. government contracts to handle seized crypto assets. It is not yet clear how Daghita obtained access to those assets or whether he abused family connections. Authorities and investigators are still probing the case. The report raises concerns about custodial security practices for government-held crypto and potential internal access vulnerabilities. Primary keywords: crypto theft, CMDSS, U.S. government, $40 million. Secondary/semantic keywords: custodial security, seized crypto, insider access, on-chain investigation. The main keyword "crypto theft" appears several times to aid search relevance.

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the $88,000 psychological level on Jan 26, trading at $87,994.60 on OKX and registering a 0.52% intraday decline. This follows an earlier brief report (Dec 26) that noted a sharper dip below $87,000; the Jan 26 update shows BTC remains near those elevated levels but is testing the $88k support as a short-term signal. The PANews market updates do not provide trading advice or cite other cryptocurrencies, drivers, or market events. Traders should note the intraday breach of $88k as a short-term bearish indicator that may prompt increased volatility and short-term sell-side pressure, but the move alone is not sufficient to infer a sustained trend without broader market context and volume confirmation.

Uniswap (UNI) and Monero (XMR) have cooled after recent moves: UNI slipped below short-term moving averages and key resistance at $5.15–$5.35, testing support around $4.90–$5.00 with potential downside to $4.60–$4.70 if that level breaks. On-chain outflows suggest position trimming despite intact long-term fundamentals (protocol fees and burns). XMR is stabilizing near weekly support at $615–$625 after a pullback from $720–$760, with $600 as a critical level; failure to hold could expose $555 support. Meanwhile, a Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) project is drawing heavy early interest from builders and institutions via a demand-based presale auction that tightens supply each phase. The article argues ZKP’s privacy/verifiability use case and institutional-focused token distribution make it structurally different from past high-speed speculative winners and could create asymmetric upside if adoption and supply dynamics accelerate. Key actionable points for traders: UNI and XMR offer defined support/resistance levels for short-term risk management; ZKP presale demand may compress entry windows and increase volatility — traders should treat presale participation and secondary-market positioning as higher risk but potentially higher reward.

Wealthy crypto holders are increasingly using decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to secure quick, flexible credit lines without selling digital assets. Cometh founder Jerome de Tychey says family offices and high-net-worth individuals are using protocols like Aave, Morpho and Uniswap to pledge bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and stablecoins as collateral, replicating Lombard-style loans. DeFi loans can settle in seconds and offer greater anonymity than traditional bank credit, avoiding credit checks and lengthy processing. Risks include price volatility, smart-contract counterparty issues and automatic liquidations if collateral falls. Cometh, now MiCA-licensed in France, is also experimenting with ISIN-based tokenization to apply DeFi techniques to traditional securities, a “tradfi-cation” of DeFi. The trend reflects growth in crypto wealth — a 2025 Henley & Partners survey reported about 241,700 crypto millionaires, up 40% year-on-year — and points to rising demand for on-chain credit solutions among ultra-rich clients seeking liquidity for lifestyle spending while retaining crypto exposure.

Bitcoin fell about 6.5% this week but avoided a panic sell-off, consolidating in the $88–$95k area as volatility rose mid-week. The New York Fed’s outreach to major banks over yen weakness — the first open Fed concern about the yen in over a decade — refocused market attention on currency stress and the possibility of intervention in Japan. On-chain and market indicators show muted selling pressure: RSI remained neutral and Chaikin Money Flow stayed slightly positive, implying capital retention despite the pullback. Short-term volatility patterns suggest larger players act mid-week while weekends are quieter. Traders are watching the yen-driven macro risk as a potential catalyst; for now, BTC’s move is orderly consolidation rather than a capitulation.