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Analyst Egrag Crypto says XRP has tagged the lower boundary of its established trading range and now sits in a “decision zone” that should determine near-term direction. He outlines two main scenarios: a liquidity sweep and V-shaped reclaim if support holds and selling pressure exhausts, or a confirmed breakdown only if support is decisively lost with strong volume. Key levels cited are $1.75 as the critical defense to keep the current structure intact; $2.20–$2.60 as the reclaim zone indicating buyer control; and $3.20 as the breakout confirmation level. Egrag stresses that market structure and volume—not sentiment—should guide expectations. Community responses diverged, with some users skeptical about higher targets and warning $1.75 could fail. The analyst’s view implies short-term volatility around support; traders should watch price reactions and volume for confirmation before committing directional positions. (Main keyword: XRP)

Dogecoin (DOGE) is testing critical support around $0.10–$0.12 while forming a descending wedge marked by lower highs and lower lows. At the time of reporting DOGE trades near $0.122, about 60% below recent highs and below the 200-day EMA. Daily RSI sits at 36.7 — close to oversold — while MACD remains bearish with negative histogram bars. Volume has been declining, indicating easing selling pressure but weak buyer conviction. Analysts note two key outcomes: a defended $0.10–$0.12 zone and a breakout above the wedge’s upper trendline with rising volume would target $0.17–$0.18 (near the 200-day EMA) and could attract momentum traders; failure to hold support risks a drop toward the $0.10 psychological level and deeper declines. Key trading implications: watch RSI for oversold bounces, monitor wedge upper boundary and volume for breakout confirmation, and use $0.10–$0.12 as primary risk-management levels.

Analysts flagged a rare bullish signal tied to the Stochastic RSI cross of the US 10-year and China 10-year yields on Bitcoin’s weekly chart — a pattern Coinvo Trading calls Bitcoin’s “most accurate” bull-run indicator. The same cross appeared four prior times and in October 2020 preceded a roughly 600% BTC rally into the 2021 highs. Additional bullish views cite the US dollar index (DXY): analyst Matthew Hyland expects BTC to breakout if DXY falls below 96, a pattern seen in prior rallies. Despite these indicators, onchain data points to market fragility. Glassnode reports a sharp negative flip in spot cumulative volume delta (CVD), from +$54.2m to -$194.2m week-over-week, indicating sell-side dominance and waning trader risk appetite. Spot Bitcoin ETF weekly flows also swung from a $1.6bn inflow to a $1.7bn outflow, signalling cooling institutional demand. Analysts note gold has reached new highs while Bitcoin remains rangebound, which some firms (Swan) view as a common prelude to a “violent” breakout. Overall, while macro-linked technical signals hint at a potential multi-year bull phase, persistent selling pressure, ETF outflows and defensive positioning could delay or limit an immediate BTC price recovery. This article does not constitute investment advice.

BitMine Immersion Technologies, chaired by Tom Lee, made a large ETH purchase last week of 40,302 ETH (≈$117.1M), its biggest single buy in 2026. The acquisition raises BitMine’s corporate treasury to roughly 4.24 million ETH (≈$12.2B), about 3.52% of circulating supply. The NYSE American–listed miner is pursuing a target of 5% of total ETH supply (~6.04M ETH). The company also holds 193 BTC and stakes over 2 million ETH (yield-generating at an estimated 2.81% annual rate), alongside equity positions (a $19M stake in WLD treasury firm Eightco and $200M in Beast Industries) and $682M cash — bringing combined crypto and cash holdings to about $12.8B as of Jan 25, 2026. Earlier reporting showed BitMine bought roughly $105M of ETH in early 2026 and held ~4.07M ETH with $915M available for further purchases, indicating continued accumulation and a steady ramp in staking operations. The moves underscore ongoing institutional ETH accumulation amid market weakness. For traders, the combination of large treasury holdings, active staking (reducing liquid supply), and stated accumulation targets may tighten available float and influence market sentiment, particularly during periods of low liquidity or price pullbacks.

Bitcoin (BTC) came under renewed selling pressure after repeated rejections in the $94,000–$98,000 resistance zone and failed attempts to hold key technical levels. Price slipped below the 50-day simple moving average (~$90,000) and the 21-day SMA (~$91,500), with a potential 21/50-day bearish crossover looming. Technical patterns — including a failed head-and-shoulders and a bear-flag breakdown — point to downside targets near $80,000, $75,000 and as low as $70,000 (roughly a 22% retracement from recent highs). Derivative-market liquidations and macro volatility in FX and U.S. bond markets have amplified selling. Short-term holders have an average cost basis above ~$96,000, creating upward selling pressure, while long-term holders remain profitable with average costs near $56,000. Traders should monitor $92,000 (bearish below), the active investor mean near $87,500, and listed support zones for trade management and risk controls. Near-term direction may hinge on the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings, and analysts warn BTC could close a fourth consecutive red month — a pattern last seen in 2018 — with no clear bottom confirmed.

UBS revised its EUR/CHF year‑end target to 0.945, citing improving Eurozone fundamentals and reduced safe‑haven demand for the Swiss franc. The bank points to sustained disinflation that allowed the ECB to pause rate hikes, stronger Q4 2024 GDP (0.3% surprise), improving business confidence (e.g., Ifo index gains), diversified energy supplies and coordinated EU fiscal investment in green and digital transitions. The Swiss National Bank’s more neutral stance and lower net long positions in CHF futures also support franc moderation. UBS sees a path above the 0.94 resistance, which could trigger algorithmic buying and accelerate the move toward 0.945. Other analysts remain split — some park a conservative 0.92 target, while risks such as renewed energy shocks, political instability or a hawkish SNB could derail the rally. Traders should watch ECB/SNB policy divergence, macro prints (GDP, inflation, employment), CHF futures positioning and key technical levels around 0.94 that may prompt momentum flows.

Crypto whales have been accumulating tokenized gold products—Tether Gold (XAUT) and Pax Gold (PAXG)—as markets brace for the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and major tech earnings (“Super Wednesday”). Data from on-chain tracker Lookonchain show three wallets withdrew a combined $14.33 million in XAUT and PAXG from exchanges Bybit, Gate and MEXC. XAUT and PAXG reached new all-time high market caps of $2.45 billion and $2.08 billion respectively on Jan. 26. Traders are watching the FOMC decision (Jan. 27–28), widely expected to keep rates unchanged, and earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Tesla and Apple—events that often move both tech stocks and correlated crypto assets. The article notes that rising macro tensions helped gold surge past $5,000/oz on Jan. 25, prompting crypto investors to seek digital-gold exposure. Key takeaways for traders: increased on-chain flows into tokenized gold indicate risk-off or safe-haven positioning; monitor FOMC communications and big-tech earnings for market direction; tokenized gold market caps hitting new highs may concentrate liquidity and amplify moves during volatility.

ClawdBot founder Peter Steinberger announced on X that his GitHub account was hijacked by crypto scammers who used his account to push misleading token-related activity. Steinberger denied creating any token projects and said accusations misused his GitHub commit history. He also explained the account rename stemmed from an Anthropic request and trademark issues forced changes to the ClawdBot account name; renaming attempts failed and opportunistic actors registered related X handles. Steinberger asked GitHub contacts for help recovering the account. The incident raises concerns about identity abuse and social-engineering attacks in crypto communities.

Australia’s Federal Court ordered BPS Financial to pay A$14 million after finding the company operated its Qoin Wallet as an unlicensed payment facility and made misleading claims about Qoin’s approval, liquidity and merchant acceptance. The ruling covers conduct between January 2020 and mid‑2023 and includes A$1.3m for unlicensed financial services, A$8.0m for misleading and deceptive representations, court-mandated corrective notices on the app and website, a 10‑year prohibition on providing unlicensed financial services, and most of ASIC’s legal costs. The judge called the conduct “serious and unlawful misconduct,” citing executive involvement and weak compliance systems. The decision follows ASIC civil proceedings begun in 2022 and an upheld appeal finding. ASIC emphasised the need for licensed providers and clearer disclosures as part of broader regulatory work, noting recent measures that relax some stablecoin distribution rules and its Key Issues Outlook 2026 highlighting digital assets and fintech as ongoing risk areas. For traders: expect increased enforcement risk for tokens marketed as payment solutions in Australia, higher reputational and liquidity risk for non‑compliant projects, and potential short‑term market volatility around affected tokens or platforms.

Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong warned at the Asian Financial Forum that won-pegged stablecoins could complicate foreign-exchange stability and be used to circumvent capital controls—especially if paired with dollar-pegged stablecoins for cross-border transfers. Regulators are considering a registration framework to allow domestic institutions to issue virtual assets, but remain concerned about systemic and FX risks from broad stablecoin issuance. That regulatory debate has slowed passage of the proposed Digital Asset Basic Act, with a key standoff over who may issue won-backed stablecoins: the central bank favors bank-led issuance to limit FX and systemic risk, while industry groups seek broader issuer eligibility under supervision. Lawmakers explored compromises such as bank-led consortia, but progress is stalled. The legislative impasse has also delayed related measures, including exchange holding rules, allowing listed companies to trade crypto, and the launch of spot crypto ETFs. Lee’s remarks come amid depreciation pressure on the won and concerns about potential large dollar outflows tied to US–Korea tensions—heightening the urgency of FX-stability considerations for regulators and market participants. Traders should watch regulatory signals on issuer eligibility, any moves toward bank-led issuance, and potential restrictions on cross-border stablecoin flows, as these developments could affect liquidity, onshore stablecoin adoption, and risk premia for Korea-linked crypto products.

MicroStrategy (Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy) disclosed a recent bitcoin purchase totaling $264.1M at an average price of $90,061 per BTC, raising concerns because the funding came primarily from new-share issuances (1,569,770 ordinary shares and 70,201 STRC preferred shares). The company’s diluted mNAV fell to about 0.94x as of Jan 26, implying a ~6% discount to the per‑share BTC backing. From Jan 5–26, diluted shares rose 5.36% while BTC holdings rose 5.77%, narrowing the gap and signaling diminishing accretion from each capital raise. Over the past 19 months Strategy raised roughly $18.56B via equity issuance, highlighting continued reliance on capital markets. CoinShares research head James Butterfill says the DAT (digital-asset treasury) speculative bubble has largely burst — DATs’ mNAV premiums that reached multiple times NAV have faded to ~1x or lower as markets reassess companies that primarily issue stock to accumulate BTC without operating businesses. Butterfill expects a market reclassification: speculative DATs, treasury-driven DATs, token investment firms, and strategy-centric corporates. Strategy’s CEO Phong Le defended the approach on CNBC, noting the firm’s ability to raise cash quickly (citing a $1.44B dividend reserve fund raised in eight and a half days) and reiterated continued BTC accumulation, while founder Michael Saylor signaled more BTC tracker updates on X. Implication: accelerated equity dilution and mNAV discount raise questions about shareholder value creation and increase risk for DATs during market downturns, suggesting an industry shakeout favoring firms with real operations, disciplined asset management and realistic expectations.

Australia’s financial regulators have flagged gaps in the country’s crypto regulatory framework and warned these deficiencies pose a major risk in 2026. The concern centers on fragmented rules, limited oversight of crypto service providers, and regulatory blind spots around stablecoins, tokenised assets and cross-border crypto activity. Regulators urged faster implementation of legislative fixes, enhanced licensing and supervision, and clearer rules for custody, disclosures and consumer protections. The warning highlights potential systemic and market-stability risks if industry growth outpaces regulatory safeguards, and calls for coordination between federal agencies, the central bank and parliament to close loopholes before major sector expansion in 2026.

Four Pillars research highlights a major verification gap for off‑chain computations in decentralized applications and identifies EigenCloud as a practical solution. EigenCloud combines hardware Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), cryptographic attestation proofs, and collateral-based restaking to provide verifiable, general-purpose off‑chain computation. Unlike circuit-specific zero-knowledge systems, EigenCloud supports Docker/GPU workloads and standard Web2 development tools, lowering adoption barriers. Use cases include verifiable AI model inferences, prediction market resolution, cross‑chain bridge verification, and institutional finance computations. Key benefits cited are reduced counterparty risk and greater operational transparency. Challenges include reliance on TEE security assumptions, attestation performance overhead, and the need for broad network adoption. Four Pillars positions EigenCloud as a “third‑generation” hybrid approach that could enable new classes of applications—autonomous economic agents, verifiable AI, and privacy‑preserving institutional systems—by making cryptographic verification accessible to mainstream developers.

Meta has publicly denied a multi-country privacy lawsuit filed on January 23 in the Northern District of California that accuses the company of accessing private WhatsApp messages despite the app’s end-to-end encryption. Plaintiffs from Australia, Mexico, South Africa and India seek damages for alleged privacy violations and fraud, arguing WhatsApp’s encryption is misleading. Meta communications director Andy Stone called the allegations “categorically false and absurd,” repeating WhatsApp’s documentation that end-to-end encryption ensures only senders and recipients can read messages. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov publicly backed the plaintiffs, saying implementation weaknesses create attack vectors. The case has not produced legal rulings and Meta has not issued a formal court filing; it could prompt regulatory and public scrutiny of centralized messaging privacy. For crypto traders: developments could increase interest in decentralized and privacy-focused messaging alternatives and boost adoption narratives for projects that emphasize decentralization and private messaging, though immediate price effects on crypto assets are likely limited.

Billy Markus (Shibetoshi Nakamoto), co‑founder of Dogecoin, commented on the recent crypto market decline as precious metals—gold and silver—soared to record highs amid geopolitical tensions. Markus posted a meme on X saying he sold crypto to buy gold and silver, echoing his longstanding view that Bitcoin is speculative and can be displaced by rallying assets. Over the prior week Bitcoin fell about 8% from $93,300 to roughly $86,400, briefly recovered to $88,720 before slipping back to around $88,000 at the time of reporting. Investor Robert Kiyosaki also celebrated gold surpassing $5,000 per ounce and predicted a long‑term target of $27,000, reflecting broader bullish sentiment for precious metals. The story highlights a rotation of capital from crypto into gold and silver during market stress, suggesting increased safe‑haven demand and cross‑market liquidity shifts that traders should monitor.

Whale orders have re-emerged around Bitcoin (BTC), establishing a visible price floor near $86,000–$87,000 while a substantial sell wall forms above $90,000. BTC traded around $88,843 after dipping into the $85,000s as whale activity on exchanges ticked up — interpreted as gradual accumulation rather than panic buying. Derivative markets remain subdued: open interest is low (~$27B) and liquidity tapering means leveraged long positions cluster around $86,000 with limited room for a short squeeze up to roughly $92,000. Market sentiment is fearful (Fear & Greed index ~29), trading volumes are weakening, and inflows to spot BTC reserves have risen while stablecoin reserves on Binance fell. January performance is muted (BTC +0.97% month-to-date), and whale orders, though increasing, are smaller than in past rallies. For traders: expect range-bound action between $86K support and $90K resistance, heightened sell pressure above $90K, limited derivative-driven volatility, and potential for periodic long liquidations if price tests the resistance.

Ripple has scheduled XRP Community Day for Feb. 11, 2026, featuring CEO Brad Garlinghouse in a fireside chat hosted by Tony Edward (Thinking Crypto). The session will focus on three core topics: macro shifts in institutional adoption and public market acceptance, XRP’s utility in capital markets and cross-border settlement, and the asset’s longevity and stability. Garlinghouse is expected to outline plans for DeFi expansion, strategic partnerships—particularly in the Middle East with recent collaborations in Turkey and Saudi Arabia—and efforts to position XRP as a settlement asset rather than a speculative token. The event comes after the resolution of major regulatory uncertainty for Ripple, prompting community speculation that Garlinghouse may announce a significant development that could act as a price catalyst for XRP. At the time of reporting, XRP traded near $1.89, with recent intraday highs around $1.94 and a 25.5% drop in 24-hour volume to $2.47 billion. Primary keywords: Ripple, XRP, Brad Garlinghouse, institutional adoption. Secondary keywords: XRP Community Day, DeFi expansion, cross-border payments, capital markets.

Bitcoin holders are increasingly realizing losses as BTC price volatility and macro/regulatory pressures prompt short-term holders to sell below their purchase price. Data cited includes CoinCodex pricing around $88,266 and recent dips below $88,000 after roughly $60 million in long liquidations. CryptoQuant’s NRPL and realized-loss metrics reportedly show about $4.5 billion in recent realized losses, while CME gaps near $89,350 and $93,000 are noted as potential upside targets. Analysts argue that mass loss realization often indicates peak fear and can coincide with smart-money accumulation, historically preceding strong bullish runs (the article references a similar setup before September 2023). For traders, the report emphasizes that panic selling can create accumulation opportunities: short-term selling may add downward pressure in the near term, but institutional or strategic buying could set the stage for a sustained rally if market sentiment shifts. Key keywords: Bitcoin, BTC, realized losses, long liquidations, CME gaps, accumulation, bull run.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson unveiled Midnight, a privacy‑first application layer designed to give selective disclosure, privacy primitives and compliance controls to users without forcing them to leave existing chains. Presented across two briefings, the project is described as a cross‑ecosystem privacy stack that connects to multiple blockchains (Cardano, Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin and others) and exposes privacy features — private DEXs, private stablecoins, private prediction markets and selective KYC/KYB/AML disclosure — via an abstraction layer. Midnight will use zk‑tooling (zkSNARKs, rollups) and hybrid application models to support private on‑chain intents, dual tokenomics and multi‑resource consensus. Hoskinson highlighted strong early distribution and trading metrics in both accounts: retail‑heavy token allocation (large share to ADA holders) and reported early market activity (figures cited range from roughly $1B market value / $1.8B volume to as high as $1B value / $9B+ volume across reports). He framed 2026 as an execution year, with staged rollouts: Cardano Midnight first, then integrations with Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and Bitcoin. His message: competing only on speed or cost won’t win mainstream users — privacy‑enabled hybrid apps will. Short‑term market note: ADA was trading around $0.35 at the times reported. Primary keywords: Midnight, Cardano, privacy, ADA, cross‑chain. Secondary keywords: zkSNARKs, rollups, selective disclosure, hybrid applications, token distribution, trading volume.

The Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2025 concluded as a major industry summit highlighting strategic partnerships, new funding commitments and policy roadmaps to accelerate AI adoption across industries. The event brought together government officials, tech executives, investors and researchers to discuss responsible AI, national AI strategies, infrastructure investment, talent development and enterprise deployment. Delegates announced accelerator programmes, cross‑border collaborations and capital commitments targeting sectors such as energy, finance and healthcare. Panels addressed AI governance, model safety, data stewardship and public trust, while organisers emphasised public‑private engagement to scale commercial and sovereign AI systems. For crypto traders, the show signals growing institutional and sovereign interest in AI‑driven infrastructure and services that could increase demand for compute, data marketplaces and blockchain applications for provenance and governance — potentially lifting token demand for projects tied to AI compute, data storage and on‑chain governance solutions. Primary SEO keywords: Global AI Show Abu Dhabi, AI investment, AI governance. Secondary keywords: responsible AI, AI partnerships, accelerator programmes, AI infrastructure.

The Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025 gathered government officials, regulators, enterprise executives, investors and crypto entrepreneurs to advance Web3, tokenization and cross-border digital payments. Across keynote speeches, panels and product showcases the summit emphasized regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, CBDCs, digital identity, trade finance and AI-enabled scaling. Organizers reported increased attendance, deal-making activity and multiple partnership announcements and pilot programs aimed at accelerating enterprise blockchain deployments and regulatory sandboxes in the MENA region. Abu Dhabi positioned itself as a regional hub for crypto innovation and investment. For traders: expect continued regulatory engagement, rising institutional interest in tokenization and digital-asset infrastructure, and potential increases in institutional flows and on-chain activity that could influence liquidity and market structure in the coming months.

Retail traders, including participants from the crypto community, poured into silver as prices surged to a fresh local high above $117 on Monday before collapsing more than 15% within hours. Santiment data showed weekly shifts in trader attention from crypto to gold and then to silver, with retail discussion peaking as silver hit new highs — a pattern the firm says often aligns with short-term tops. The Kobeissi Letter cited massive volatility: silver’s market value swung by nearly $2 trillion in about 14 hours, including an estimated $900 billion drop in 90 minutes. Prices fell from nearly $118 to about $103 in under two hours, then partially recovered toward $110. The episode coincided with Bitcoin trading around $88,000 and illustrates a risk-off flow into traditional stores of value. Analysts argue such retail-driven moves can be highly volatile and quick to reverse; some see higher precious-metals interest as expanding Bitcoin’s long-term market rather than directly threatening it. Key data points: silver peak ~ $117–118, intraday drop >15% to ~ $103, market-cap swing ~ $2 trillion in ~14 hours, $900 billion lost in ~90 minutes. Primary keywords: silver, retail FOMO, market volatility, Bitcoin, Santiment.

MEXC, a centralized crypto exchange, announced tighter risk controls for perpetual (perp) contracts after broader network disruptions that paused BRC-20 token transfers. The exchange said it implemented stricter margin and liquidation parameters for affected perpetual markets to limit spillover risk amid reduced on-chain liquidity and transfer delays. MEXC did not name specific perp tickers but cited BRC-20 transfer pauses and heightened volatility as the drivers for the measures. The update emphasized protecting client positions and platform solvency while allowing time for on-chain operations to normalize. Traders can expect increased margin requirements, wider maintenance margins, and a greater likelihood of liquidations in affected perp markets until transfers resume and volatility subsides. Market participants should monitor funding rates, open interest, and orderbook depth on MEXC for signs of stress and consider reducing leverage or hedging exposures in related BTC/ordinal-linked and tokenized-perp pairs.

Bitcoin is trading near $88,000 as the global crypto market shows signs of stabilization: total market capitalization is around $3.06 trillion and 24-hour volume near $114 billion (CoinGecko). Bitcoin dominance remains elevated at ~57%, while stablecoins account for roughly 10% of market cap—conditions that favor selective rotation over broad alt rallies. Market behavior is described as “stabilization with churn”: majors are mostly green on the day but several remain down on the seven‑day window. Key price levels and short-term scenarios: - BTC: trading near $88,083; 24h range $87,180–$88,763; 7d range $86,319–$91,178. Bull case: reclaim above $91K for trend continuation. Base case: chop between $86K–$91K. Bear case: breakdown below mid $86K risks deeper drawdown. - ETH: near $2,909; 24h range $2,879–$2,948; 7d range $2,802–$3,108. Holds a $3,100 level as key upside pivot; failure to hold high $2,800s risks further weakness. - XRP: near $1.89, compressing in $1.82–$1.97 weekly band ahead of possible volatility expansion. - BNB, SOL, ADA: all showing short-term stabilization but remain down on the week; key ranges noted for trade references. Microcaps show large dispersion: top 24h winners include AXL, BNKR, WHITEWHALE, PURR, BTR (all +30%+); top losers include GXC, RIVER, SPACE, SXP, TAIKO (notable drawdowns). Traders should watch BTC dominance, BTC/ETH range breakouts ($86K–$91K and $2.8K–$3.1K), and heightened microcap volatility for short-term trading opportunities. Implication for traders: elevated BTC dominance keeps market conditions selective—expect continued chop among large caps and high dispersion in small-cap tokens until clear weekly-range breakouts occur.

A potential U.S. government shutdown around the January 31 deadline is raising concerns for financial markets and crypto traders. The impasse centers on funding disputes over ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and renewed subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The trigger includes fallout from a large Minnesota welfare fraud investigation—exposing up to $9 billion in alleged fraud tied to nonprofit programs—and subsequent federal enforcement actions that led to deadly incidents, intensifying partisan conflict. Congress must pass 12 appropriations bills; six are approved, leaving some departments, notably the Department of Homeland Security (including ICE), at risk for partial shutdown. Markets have already priced some risk in: volatility increased and crypto had earlier downside moves. A full repeat of October’s 43-day shutdown shock is considered less likely because this would be a partial, more targeted stoppage. However, prolonged budget gridlock could delay key crypto-related legislation, notably the Clarity Act (digital asset market clarity bill), slowing institutional capital inflows and undermining medium-term regulatory certainty. For traders: expect short-term downside pressure and heightened volatility if a shutdown occurs or looks increasingly likely; watch on-chain risk sentiment, macro risk-off indicators (USD strength, yields), and congressional developments. Key names and data points: January 31 deadline, 6 of 12 appropriations passed, Polymarket showing ~80% probability of shutdown, October 2025 43-day shutdown as precedent, Clarity Act delay risk. Primary keywords: U.S. government shutdown, crypto market impact, ICE funding, ACA subsidies, Clarity Act.

BlackRock has filed an S‑1 with the U.S. SEC to launch the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, a yield-focused product that will hold shares of its spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) and use covered-call option strategies to generate regular premium income. The adviser plans to primarily sell calls on IBIT (and may use other Bitcoin-tracking ETPs if necessary), distributing option-premium income monthly and targeting an annual yield in the mid-single to low-double digits cited by filings. The structure sacrifices some upside potential in exchange for steady income, offering investors a way to access Bitcoin exposure with an income overlay similar in purpose to staking for other crypto funds. IBIT remains the largest spot Bitcoin ETF with roughly $69–70 billion in AUM. The filing underscores continued product innovation in the ETF space and institutional interest in yield-generating strategies amid recent volatility and net outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs. SEC approval, fees, ticker and exact yield targets are pending. This is market information, not investment advice.

Bitcoin remained relatively stable around $88,400 on Jan 27, revisiting monthly support with immediate risk at the $87,500 monthly open and downside near $86,300. Long/short positioning showed modest caution (overall longs ~48%, Binance ~45%). Spot ETF outflows exceeded $1 billion over five days. Ether traded above $2,900, failing to reclaim $3,050 decisively and sitting ~40% below its all-time high; on-chain activity and transaction volume remain intact. Solana (SOL) traded near $124 with demand clustered at $119–$120; a short-term flip above $125 could target $130–$137. XRP traded around $1.90 with key support near $1.82. Macro risks are highlighted by reports of planned U.S. dollar selling to buy Japanese yen (potential yen intervention) and a looming U.S. government shutdown risk, increasing volatility potential. Separately, memecoin activity on Solana (Pump.fun/PUMP) produced a surge in PUMP (+~24% overnight) despite legal scrutiny of launchpad activity. Key takeaways for traders: monitor BTC $87.5k and $89.8–90.5k liquidity cluster for directional bias, watch ETH reclaim of $3,050 for bullish confirmation, SOL $119–125 as short-term pivot, and XRP $1.82 as critical support; macro moves (yen intervention, ETF flows, U.S. political risk) could drive USD-based volatility.

Hyperliquid announced it has become the most liquid venue for crypto price discovery, citing deeper BTC perpetual order-book depth and growing TradFi-linked perpetuals. Founder Jeff shared internal comparisons showing Hyperliquid rivaling major CEXs like Binance. The claim preceded a 21%+ 24-hour jump in HYPE price and a doubling of trading volume; HYPE traded near $26.8 with 24h volume around $492M and market cap roughly $6.5B. Hyperliquid also reported HIP-3 open interest hit an all-time high of $790M, up from $260M a month earlier, driven largely by commodities-linked perpetuals and large near-$1B positions appearing on the platform. Critics including analyst CryptoNoddy warned visible order-book depth on Hyperliquid may overstate executable liquidity because Hyperliquid’s speedbump model lets market makers cancel orders ahead of takers, reducing fill certainty in fast moves. An example cited: during an ETH perp move Hyperliquid showed ~$20M visible depth within ±0.7% but only ~ $2.5M executed as liquidity was pulled. On technicals, HYPE broke out of a falling wedge and reclaimed the $26 zone; $24.12 is now key short-term support, with $28–$29 as near-term resistance. Analyst demand zone cited between ~$20.10 and $24.10. The article also briefly notes Maxi Doge (MAXI) presale raised about $4.53M, with staking APY advertised at 69% and current presale price ~ $0.0002801. Primary keywords: Hyperliquid, HYPE, liquidity, open interest, BTC perpetuals. Secondary/semantic keywords used: order book depth, speedbump model, executable liquidity, HIP-3, open interest, presale MAXI. This summary is optimized for traders: it highlights liquidity claims, execution risk debate, on-chain/venue metrics (volume, OI), and short-term technical levels for HYPE.

Gate Wallet has launched a time-limited Gas Station incentive from Jan 27 14:00 to Feb 4 14:00 (UTC+8). During the campaign, users who make their first deposit of 5–100 USDT into the Gas Station will have on-chain gas fees paid by the platform, allowing deposits even if the wallet lacks native gas tokens. New users who create or import a Gate Wallet and enable the Gas Station for the first time will receive an extra 2 USDT gas subsidy on top of the base gas-fee waiver. The Gas Station is a multi-chain utility that binds a dedicated gas account 1:1 with users’ EVM wallets and can cover network fees from its balance when native gas is insufficient. It supports ten major EVM networks including Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Arbitrum and Polygon, and accepts deposits in over 100 mainstream crypto assets such as GT, USDT, USDC, ETH and BNB. The promotion aims to increase on-chain activity and lower friction for users interacting with EVM networks by reducing the barrier of native gas requirements.