Bitcoin

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Bitcoin's $100,000 cost-basis seen as pivotal for 2026 trend

Beincrypto reports Bitcoin has climbed about 6.54% in 2026 and briefly topped $95,000 as market sentiment improved, and an analyst said reclaiming a key cost-basis level near $100,000 would be decisive for a bullish reversal. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $93,230, a

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Bitcoin whale exchange activity rises amid thin liquidity, risking early 2026 recovery

Beincrypto reports on-chain data shows Bitcoin whales are increasing exchange activity in early 2026, a development that market watchers say could threaten the recent price recovery amid fragile liquidity. One notable metric, the All Exchanges Whale Ratio (EMA14), has climbed to its highest level in ten months; the ratio measures

Crypto

Morgan Stanley files to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs with SEC

Morgan Stanley has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch two cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, one tied to Bitcoin and the other to Solana. The proposed Morgan Stanley Bitcoin (BTC) Trust and Morgan Stanley Solana (SOL) Trust are described in S-1 filings as passive investment vehicles that will

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Morgan Stanley files to launch spot bitcoin ETF

Morgan Stanley has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, positioning itself to launch a spot bitcoin (BTC $93,789.55) exchange-traded fund called the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, according to a Form S-1 submitted on Jan. 6. The trust is sponsored by Morgan Stanley Investment

Crypto

US national debt reaches $38.5 trillion, implications for bitcoin and gold

The U.S. national debt has risen to $38.5 trillion, the highest amount the country has ever owed to domestic and foreign lenders, according to debt dashboards. More than 70% of that debt is owed to domestic lenders, with the remainder held overseas led by Japan, China and the

Crypto

MicroStrategy’s mNAV Premium Collapses Near Parity as Losses Raise Questions

Beincrypto reports MicroStrategy’s mNAV premium has collapsed to near parity, cited at about 1.03–1.04x, erasing the valuation cushion that previously supported its Bitcoin-funded capital raises. Previously trading at premiums above 2x and at times 2.5x, the premium allowed the firm to issue equity, convertibles and

Crypto

Institutions Buy 76% More Bitcoin Than Miners, Capriole Says

Institutional Bitcoin buying has outpaced miner supply in 2026, with institutions acquiring more BTC per day than miners produced, according to data from quantitative fund Capriole Investments. Capriole’s Net Institutional Buying metric, which includes corporate treasuries and US spot Bitcoin ETFs, recorded eight straight “green” days, meaning net institutional

Crypto

XRP rises 12.3% to $2.38 as analysts split on outlook amid ETF inflows

Beincrypto reported that XRP rose 12.3% to $2.38, gaining nearly 30% in January and passing BNB after its market capitalization crossed $140 billion. At the time of writing, XRP was trading at $2.38. Analysts remain divided on the next move. John Bollinger wrote: “And ripple, strong lift,

Crypto

Crypto market gains $88 billion as Bitcoin nears $95,000 and Sui jumps

Beincrypto reports the total crypto market cap rose by $88 billion over 24 hours, pushing the aggregate value to about $3.18 trillion. Bitcoin gained more than 2.5% and was trading near $93,875 after breaking above the $93,471 resistance, putting price action within reach of the $95,

Crypto

Cup-and-handle pattern leaves Bitcoin poised for a possible $104,000 breakout

Beincrypto reports Bitcoin price may pause in the short term even as a developing cup-and-handle pattern keeps the broader bullish trend intact. The outlet notes Bitcoin is up about 3% over recent sessions but shows mixed signals: a daily candle closed green with a long upper wick, suggesting sellers at

Business

Ueda signals more BOJ rate hikes as 10-year yield hits highest since 1999

Beincrypto reports that Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda used his first public appearance of 2026 at a New Year bankers conference to say the central bank will “keep raising rates in line with improvement in the economy and inflation,” signalling that the BOJ’s rate‑hiking cycle is far

Crypto

Short squeeze forces $322M in 24-hour liquidations and sparks crypto rally

Beincrypto reports short-position liquidations in the cryptocurrency market surged to $322 million over 24 hours — the highest level since October 10 — as roughly 109,672 traders were liquidated and total liquidations reached $414.65 million. Coinglass data as of 2:00 am UTC on Tuesday showed short liquidations made up

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US crypto stocks jump as major tokens hit multi-week highs

Major public US crypto companies rallied double-digits on Monday after a market rebound that pushed major tokens to multi-week highs. Bakkt (BKKT) led the gains with a nearly 31.5% rise and climbed nearly 5% after the bell to $15.52, while Bitcoin treasury company Kindly MD (NAKA) closed up

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Bitmine holds 4.14M ETH and targets staking revenue as Strategy posts $17.44B Q4 loss

Beincrypto reported Bitmine Immersion Technologies said its Ethereum holdings have reached 4.14 million ETH, valued at about $13.2 billion and representing 3.43% of the total supply, while Strategy Inc. disclosed a $17.44 billion unrealized loss in the fourth quarter. Bitmine said 779,000 ETH are already

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YoungHoon Kim renews 48‑hour $100,000 Bitcoin prediction as price hits $94,000

Beincrypto reports Bitcoin reclaimed $94,000 on January 5, and South Korean online personality YoungHoon Kim renewed a prediction that Bitcoin would reach $100,000 within 48 hours. Kim, who rose to prominence in late 2025 after repeatedly claiming an IQ of 276, has issued viral but disputed forecasts before

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MicroStrategy uses STRC preferreds near $100 to fund Bitcoin purchases

Beincrypto reports MicroStrategy is again leveraging its STRC preferred shares as STRC nears the $100 mark, a move that lets the company raise capital via at-the-market (ATM) sales while limiting dilution of common shares. Analysts say STRC functions as a leveraged Bitcoin play: preferred dividends help fund additional BTC accumulation

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Zcash breakout delayed by short-term selling and Bitcoin correlation

Beincrypto reports that Zcash’s bullish structure remains intact but short-term selling pressure and a negative correlation with Bitcoin are delaying a decisive breakout. ZEC is still up nearly 40% over the past 30 days from early December lows, yet momentum has cooled: the token is down close to 8%

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XRP jumps 9% as Bitcoin nears $95,000 high

XRP rose about 9% on Monday, leading crypto gains as bitcoin climbed to its highest level since mid-November, reaching roughly $94,400 and bringing it closer to the $95,000 mark during the trading session. Bitcoin gained more than 3% in the session, its largest percentage advance in over a

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Bitcoin reclaims $94,000 as US stocks rise after Venezuela escalation

Beincrypto reports Bitcoin reclaimed $94,000 on Monday, ending nearly a month of range-bound trading, as US stocks opened higher after a dramatic escalation between Washington and Caracas. Markets treated the episode as contained and decisive, keeping risk appetite intact and sending the S&P 500 back above 6,

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Bank of America backs 1%–4% Bitcoin allocations as Ethereum and Stellar deploy upgrades

Beincrypto reports the first full week of January 2026 brings several market-moving crypto events: Bank of America authorizes 1% to 4% portfolio allocations to cryptocurrency, Ethereum and Stellar are rolling out major upgrades, and token unlocks and protocol milestones may increase short-term volatility. Bank of America’s policy takes effect

Crypto

Four US labor reports this week could sway Bitcoin and crypto markets

Beincrypto reports that four US labor releases this week could swing Bitcoin and broader crypto markets as Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations and bond yields remain finely balanced in the first full trading week of 2026. The week opens with Wednesday’s ADP Non-Farm Employment Change and the November JOLTS survey.

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Three altcoins poised to test all-time highs in first week of January 2026

Beincrypto reports that Canton (CC), Pippin (PIPPIN) and River (RIVER) are positioned to challenge their all-time highs in the first week of January 2026 after Bitcoin climbed to $93,000 and bullish momentum spread across the market. Canton (CC) trades near $0.143, about 24% below its $0.177 all-time

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Oil and gas fall after US capture of Maduro; analysts say Bitcoin could benefit

Beincrypto reports oil and natural gas prices fell after the US captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, a move that market participants said prompted a rapid reassessment of future supply after Washington announced a large-scale operation on January 3. Trading opened with energy prices moving lower: The Kobeissi Letter noted

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Early 2026 fund flows show rotation into Ethereum, XRP and Solana

Beincrypto reports digital asset investment products entered 2026 with strong momentum, signaling a continued rotation away from Bitcoin and toward select altcoins. According to the latest CoinShares data, global crypto fund inflows in 2025 reached $47.2 billion, narrowly missing the 2024 record of $48.7 billion, and the new

Politics

María Corina Machado has 28% chance to lead Venezuela after Maduro's capture

Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, attention has turned to the country’s transition. María Corina Machado, an opposition leader and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025, is the second-favorite to lead Venezuela by the end of 2026 with a 28% chance, according to