Nearly $3 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire as Markets Test Breakout Conviction

Nearly $3 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire on January 16. This puts derivatives markets in focus just as crypto prices test the strength of a recent rally. While Bitcoin has pushed decisively above a key technical resistance level, options positioning and volatility metrics suggest traders remain cautious about declaring The post Nearly $3 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire as Markets Test Breakout Conviction appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin demand is breaking out, but dealers are mechanically forcing stability: Here is the exact price the dam cracks

Bitcoin is now trading around near $96,000 as spot ETF inflows and options market positioning exert opposing mechanical forces on price behavior. The current price sits just outside a range between roughly $90,000 and $94,000, a band that has persisted despite intermittent surges and declines in spot demand through US-listed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. дальше »

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BlackRock hits record $14 trillion in assets, stock rises 5%

BlackRock's growth highlights its strategic positioning in emerging financial sectors, potentially reshaping global investment landscapes. The post BlackRock hits record $14 trillion in assets, stock rises 5% appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Glassnode: Bitcoin Is Back At $96K, Hitting The Same Sell Ceiling Again

Bitcoin’s early-2026 bounce has pushed back into a familiar problem area: a dense pocket of overhead supply that Glassnode says has repeatedly capped rallies since November. In its latest Week On-chain report, the analytics firm frames the move above $96,000 as constructive on the surface, but still largely dependent on derivatives positioning and liquidity conditions rather than persistent spot accumulation. дальше »

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AEON integrates Dash payments across 50 million merchants

AEON, a crypto payment and settlement network positioning itself for the emerging AI economy, has partnered with Dash to integrate the $DASH token across its global payments infrastructure. The move is aimed at expanding Dash’s real-world utility while strengthening AEON’s role as a bridge between digital assets, everyday commerce, and future AI-driven payment systems. Under […] дальше »

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Arthur Hayes Bets On MSTR, Metaplanet And Zcash As Bitcoin Liquidity Turns

Arthur Hayes is positioning for a 2026 liquidity rebound, arguing that Bitcoin’s weak 2025 wasn’t a referendum on “crypto narratives” so much as a straightforward dollar-credit story. In his latest essay, “Frowny Cloud,” the Maelstrom CIO says he is adding risk via Strategy (MSTR), Japan’s Metaplanet, and Zcash (ZEC) as he expects US dollar liquidity to inflect higher after a year in which Bitcoin lagged both gold and US tech stocks. дальше »

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Bitdeer challenges MARA as top Bitcoin miner with 71 EH/s capacity

Bitdeer Technologies Group reported a total hashrate under management of 71 exahashes per second (EH/s) at the end of December, potentially positioning the Singapore-based company ahead of MARA Holdings Inc. дальше »

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Ripple Calls XRPL Permissioned Domains A ‘Gamechanger’ As Go-Live Nears

Ripple’s developer arm RippleX says the XRP Ledger’s “Permissioned Domains” amendment is nearing its activation threshold, positioning the network to roll out institution-friendly access controls that could underpin a permissioned version of XRPL’s native decentralized exchange. дальше »

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HBAR vs Remittix: Comparing Two Sub-$0.15 Tokens Competing for 2026 Growth

As crypto heads deeper into 2026 positioning mode, investors are no longer just chasing hype; they’re hunting for undervalued tokens with real staying power. After a choppy 2024–2025 cycle, the market is clearly rotating toward projects that can prove utility, adoption, and relevance in a post-speculation environment. дальше »

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Bitcoin Nears ‘Historic’ Technical Test As Price Eyes $93,500 Barrier – What’s Next?

As Bitcoin (BTC) breaks out of key resistance levels, an analyst suggests that the cryptocurrency is positioning itself for a move to higher levels and a retest of a crucial technical area in the coming weeks. дальше »

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AI Crypto Coins: DeepSnitch AI Tops the 2026 Buy List Ahead of 1000x Launch as Traders Front-Run a Bull Run While ETH Sentiment Gets Washed Out

When ETH sentiment snaps back to 2025 levels, it usually means positioning is offside. A CryptoQuant analyst is hinting at a bull run, and traders are rotating into AI crypto coins with the most torque, DeepSnitch AI ($DSNT) at the front. дальше »

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Patos Meme Coin is ‘Pudgy Penguin Killer’ with Record-Breaking Solana Debut

In a market historically dominated by established heavyweights, a new challenger has emerged on the Solana blockchain, rapidly positioning itself as the “Pudgy Penguin killer” and threatening to reshuffle the memecoin leaderboard. дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs lose $681M in first week of 2026 as risk appetite fades

Spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed early inflows in 2026 and posted four straight days of outflows as fading rate-cut hopes and rising geopolitical risks pushed investors into risk-off positioning. дальше »

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Ripple’s UK License Quietly Changed XRP’s Positioning

Ripple’s UK licence quietly opened the door for XRP to be used in regulated cross-border payments, even though markets barely noticed. The post Ripple’s UK License Quietly Changed XRP’s Positioning appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Growth Watch: Apeing Stands Out as the Best Upcoming Crypto for 2026 Ahead of the Next Cycle, Among 4 Rising Contenders 

Apeing stands out as the best upcoming crypto for 2026, alongside APEMARS, Hyperliquid, and Chainlink. Explore Whitelist access, early positioning, and growth potential. дальше »

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Solana Accumulation Narrative Strengthens With Big Institutions, A Rally Imminent?

Solana is undergoing a major shift as big institutional players are increasingly positioning in the network. What was once viewed primarily as a high-performance Layer-1 driven by retail and developer enthusiasm is now attracting serious capital allocations from professional funds, asset managers, and institutional allocators. дальше »

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HBAR price confirms double bottom as $0.14 comes into focus

HBAR price has confirmed a double bottom reversal, with price reclaiming key support and positioning for a potential rally toward the $0.14 high-time-frame resistance. дальше »

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Solana price confirms market structure shift, $156 comes into focus

Solana price has confirmed a bullish market structure shift after breaking a key lower-high sequence, with price action now positioning for a continuation toward $156. дальше »

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Dogecoin Rapid Accumulation Suggests Sharp Upward Sweep Is Coming

Dogecoin (DOGE) is rebounding strongly alongside the broader meme coin market, which has experienced a notable uptick in Q1 2026. As sentiment surrounding meme coins continues to improve, a crypto analyst suggests that Dogecoin could be positioning for more gains. дальше »

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JPMorgan says the crypto selloff may be nearing a bottom as ETF outflows ease

Flow and positioning data suggest the recent crypto market correction may be running out of steam, with early signs of stabilization across ETFs and derivatives. дальше »

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Shiba Inu whale transactions surge 111% as institutions reload for 2026

Shiba Inu whale transactions jumped 111% this week, signaling renewed institutional positioning in SHIB while retail interest stays muted ahead of the 2026 trading cycle. Large-scale transactions involving Shiba Inu cryptocurrency increased 111% this week, according to data from market… дальше »

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Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol secures $15M investment from a16z Crypto

Babylon is positioning Bitcoin for a larger role in on-chain finance as new capital backs its shift beyond staking. The push to turn idle Bitcoin into active onchain capital has received major backing from a prominent venture firm. Babylon, a… дальше »

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XRP could skyrocket under Trump: Citigroup; XRP poised for high-potential profit cycle in 2026

As XRP enters a new growth phase, investors are turning to compliant cloud-mining platforms like BI DeFi to generate steady daily returns while positioning for the token’s long-term upside. #partnercontent дальше »

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Bybit Spot reports transformative 2025 driven by early listings

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has unveiled the 2025 highlights of Bybit Spot, outlining a transformative year for the business line. The update underscores a strategy centred on early market positioning, with Bybit Spot consistently offering access to high-potential assets ahead of broader market attention, giving traders early entry opportunities before […] дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Jumps 8% Into New Year as Bullish Momentum Builds

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Jumps 8% Into New Year as Bullish Momentum Builds The bitcoin price started 2026 with a sharp rally, climbing above $94,000 as ETF inflows, bullish options positioning and renewed geopolitical hedge demand lifted market sentiment. дальше »

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Bitcoin breaks $94,000 for the first time in a month: Why is crypto up today?

Bitcoin (BTC) pierced $94,000 on Jan. 5, reaching its highest level since Dec. 10 and capping a rally that added nearly $100 billion to the total crypto market capitalization in 24 hours. The move came as spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their strongest inflows in three months, derivatives positioning turned aggressively bullish, and macro conditions created […] The post Bitcoin breaks $94,000 for the first time in a month: Why is crypto up today? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bitcoin consolidates as Glassnode flags weak inflows, firm ETF demand

Bitcoin consolidates with mixed demand, strong ETFs, weak new inflows, and muted options positioning, signaling a hesitant market between breakout and breakdown. Bitcoin (BTC) has transitioned from a corrective phase into a consolidation range, according to data released by blockchain… дальше »

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The $100,000 Wall: New Bitcoin Whales’ Exit Zone Threatens Rally

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Here’s why Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) price is pumping

January 15 AI agent marketplace launch is driving renewed Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) demand. Rising users, revenue, and partnerships support Virtuals Protocol’s growth. Bullish technicals and long positioning are accelerating VIRTUAL price momentum. дальше »

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Hedera price breaks above crucial support as its stablecoin supply grows, is a January rally coming?

Hedera price has bounced from a critical support level, a move reinforced by over two weeks of continuous growth in its stablecoin supply. Is the cryptocurrency positioning for a bullish rally this January? According to data from crypto.news, Hedera (HBAR)… дальше »

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Bitcoin news: MSTR’s Q4 losses revive flash-crash fears for BTC

Has the worst in the crypto market already passed, or is it still ahead? Looking at market positioning, risk assets have kicked off 2026 with some momentum, showing a noticeable uptick. Still, it mThe post Bitcoin news: MSTR’s Q4 losses revive flash-crash fears for BTC appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Binance ETH Open Interest Surges Above $7.1B Amid Heavy Market Repositioning – Details

Amid the cheers of the new year, Ethereum achieved a decisive breakout above the long-standing price resistance around $3,000. According to market analyst Amr Taha, this price gain has been accompanied by significant changes in the derivatives market, which suggest an aggressive shift in investors’ positioning. дальше »

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Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio Flips Into Negative Territory— Is The Recovery Back On?

The price of Bitcoin seems to be positioning for a renewed bullish phase following its positive start to the new year. The premier cryptocurrency closed 2025 with a range-bound price performance, recording no significant movement in the past month of December. дальше »

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Bitcoin - A look at whether BTC holders are positioning for something bigger

Bitcoin's long-term holders are reducing sell pressure with clear data confirmation, with the LTH Distribution Pressure Index flashing a reading of -1.628. This places it deep within the accumulation The post Bitcoin - A look at whether BTC holders are positioning for something bigger appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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AI Ranks LINK and SOL as Top 2026 Bets, Flags ADA as a Risk

AI tools are starting to play a bigger role in how traders think about long-term crypto positioning.   In a recent post on X, Ivan asked an AI agent to rate 15 well-known tokens based on fundamentals and potential price appreciation going into 2026. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETFs failed a critical holiday stress test as $1.29 billion vanished through “tactical” positioning

U. S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted about $1. 29 billion in net outflows over the 12 sessions from Dec. 15 through Dec. 31. The quiet holiday stretch became one of the cleaner stress tests yet for how “sticky” the category is when trading desks are thinly staffed, and portfolios are being squared before the calendar flips. дальше »

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Zcash Price’s Long-Awaited Breakout May Be Off the Table — Here’s Why

Zcash price has maintained an apparent uptrend, fueling expectations of an impending breakout. ZEC continues to print higher highs, suggesting strength on the surface.   However, closer analysis of investor behavior and derivative positioning reveals weakening demand, raising doubts about the sustainability of the current upward structure. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF momentum builds in South Korea as regulation lags behind

With trading-hour extensions and digital finance upgrades underway, Korea Exchange is positioning for crypto ETFs while approvals remain stalled. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Supply Shrinks as 167,991,300,000 SHIB Exit Exchanges

Shiba Inu might be starting the new year on a bullish note, as holders appear to be positioning for a potential rally in 2026. дальше »

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Arthur Hayes sells ETH, buys DeFi – What it means for altcoin leadership

Whales rarely move quietly, and recent on-chain flows suggested deliberate, high-conviction positioning across DeFi. Large wallets withdrew millions worth of tokens from centralized exchanges on thThe post Arthur Hayes sells ETH, buys DeFi – What it means for altcoin leadership appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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$415 Million Bitcoin End-of-Year Purchases Spotted as BTC Price Signals Rebound

Bitcoin is showing signs of recovery as whales are scooping the asset in large quantities, positioning it for a bigger price upswing. дальше »

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Dogecoin Price Prediction: Whales Accumulate ETH for 2026 Run as DeepSnitch AI Targets 100x Gains with $945k Raised

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a massive divergence in strategy between institutional giants and retail holders. While the Dogecoin price prediction struggles under the weight of bearish sentiment and falling prices, smart money is aggressively positioning for a 2026 bull run centered around utility and infrastructure. дальше »

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Lighter DEX launches LIT token with 25% community airdrop

Lighter has launched its long-anticipated token launch after releasing initial details around LIT and its role in the protocol. Lighter has launched its long-awaited native token. In a Dec. 30 post on X, Lighter announced the Lighter Infrastructure Token, positioning… дальше »

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Digitap ($TAP) Price Outlook: Why the No-KYC App is a 100x Banking Sleeper

As cryptocurrency prices continue to swing between optimism and caution, many traders are already positioning themselves ahead of the next bear market. This is because history shows that the strongest gains are often achieved before market sentiment. дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs bleed $782M during Christmas week amid ‘holiday positioning’

Spot Bitcoin ETFs extended a six-day withdrawal streak as analysts point to seasonal factors rather than weakening institutional demand. дальше »

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Ethereum Investors Slide Deeper Into Losses – What The Drop Below $3,000 Means

Ethereum has spent much of December under pressure, and the recent fall below $3,000 has left a visible mark on investor positioning.   On-chain data now shows a notable deterioration in profitability across the network, with the share of ETH supply sitting in profit falling below 60%. дальше »

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How Are Zcash Holders Positioning as Price Approaches a Major Resistance?

Zcash price has moved steadily higher in recent sessions as it attempts to break out of a well-defined bullish pattern. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency is approaching a critical inflection point that could unlock further upside. дальше »

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BTC stuck at $87K: why a red Christmas Eve might be Bitcoin’s golden ticket

Bitcoin slipped below $87,000 into the holiday week, with price action compressing rather than breaking down as liquidity thins and sentiment cools. According to recent market updates, positioning looks cautious but not panicked, with buyers engaging near support despite risk-off flows. дальше »

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Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms

A year-end options expiry for bitcoin is suppressing volatility just as macro and risk-asset positioning turns supportive for a higher price. дальше »

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Dogecoin loses $0.13 floor as derivatives positioning signals bigger swings ahead

The $0.13 level is crucial; if Dogecoin can reclaim it, a short-covering bounce is possible, but failure may lead to further declines. дальше »

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