3 Catalysts That Could Help Monero (XMR) Lead Market Performance in 2026

If Zcash (ZEC) was one of the winners of 2025, 2026 could become the year for Monero (XMR). Several factors indicate that XMR has the potential to become a standout performer in 2026. However, the same characteristics also make it a sensitive asset. дальше »

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Historical Data Tells Why Bitcoin Might Record a Parabolic Run in Q1 2026

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Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally that sent price to $126,000 last year

The current tight consolidation closely mirrors the April 2025 range that set the stage for the record run above $126,000. дальше »

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Metaplanet's Director Shares Four Key Events That May Impact BTC Price in 2026

Metaplanet's director and COO believes these four factors may impact the Bitcoin price this year. дальше »

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Token buybacks spent $880M+ last year, but prices stalled anyway – one number now decides if they work

Optimism announced a 12-month token buyback program on Jan. 8, allocating 50% of Superchain revenue to monthly OP token purchases starting in February. The buyback pressure is estimated at roughly $9. дальше »

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A ruble stablecoin outpaced market leaders last year despite international sanctions

A7A5, a ruble-linked stablecoin few outside Russia had heard of a year ago grew the most of any stablecoin, outpacing both USDT and USDC over the past 12 months. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Unlikely to Receive Presidential Pardon from Trump

US President Donald Trump reportedly has no plans to pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), despite issuing a wave of clemency since returning to office. In his first year back as President, Trump has granted hundreds of pardons and commutations. дальше »

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Morgan Stanley to launch digital asset wallet as part of crypto product expansion

The wallet, expected to launch this year, will support cryptocurrencies and RWAs as the financial services company adds to its suite of crypto investment products. дальше »

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Morgan Stanley Extends Huge Crypto Week with Wallet Announcement

Morgan Stanley is set to deepen its foray into the digital asset space with the launch of a proprietary cryptocurrency wallet later this year. дальше »

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Binance KOL Reveals 4 Reasons XRP Is Getting Serious Attention in 2026

Momentum around Ripple price is increasingly tied to structure rather than short-term noise. That framing sits at the heart of a breakdown shared by Akanksha Saxena, a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) on Binance Square, who outlined why XRP is drawing renewed focus this year. дальше »

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Bitcoin bounces to $90,500 after testing key support of $89,200

The early rally to start the year failed to break past $95,000, setting the stage for the current pullback, according to one trading firm. дальше »

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Crypto for Advisors: 2026: Crypto and Beyond

2026 is here. The crypto year ahead: banks, stablecoins, tokenization. Discover why the biggest risk for advisors is now under-allocation. дальше »

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Institutional Demand is Rising, But Why Hasn’t Solana’s Price Exploded?

The total net assets of US Solana ETFs surpassed $1 billion in early 2026. However, SOL has fallen more than 50% over the past year and now trades near levels last seen two years ago. This outcome has likely disappointed many holders. дальше »

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Best Crypto Presale 2026: Digitap ($TAP) Dominates Headlines After ETH Hits $3,134

Ethereum is back in the spotlight as the new year begins. ETH has broken above the key $2,700 resistance zone and is now trading around $3,100. This move comes as Bitcoin and Solana also find footing,The post Best Crypto Presale 2026: Digitap ($TAP) Dominates Headlines After ETH Hits $3,134 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill

Bitcoin Magazine Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill Florida lawmakers filed new legislation for the 2026 session that would create a state-run crypto reserve after a similar effort stalled last year. дальше »

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XRP Retrace Is Only Temporary, What Happens Once the Uptrend Resumes

XRP’s price action has transitioned into a falling phase after a multi-day rally at the start of the year, but technical analysis implies this may be part of a bullish structure.   After climbing from below $2 on January 1 to $2. дальше »

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Illicit Crypto Hits All-Time High $154B; Stablecoins Lead at 84%

Cryptocurrency crime reached an all-time high in 2025, with illicit addresses receiving at least $154 billion—a 162% surge from the previous year, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. дальше »

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2025 Marks A Breakthrough Year For BNB Chain

BNB Chain has delivered a frankly mesemrizing transformative year in the last 12 months. The cryptocurrency has completely changed its position amongst the Layer-1 blockchains on offer for those looking The post 2025 Marks A Breakthrough Year For BNB Chain appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Bitcoin price predictions 2026 by StanChart, Nexo, Maple, and CoinShares

Bitcoin price retreated to the important support level at $90,000 on Thursday, erasing most of the gains made in the initial days of the year. It has retreated by over 4% and continues to underperform other popular assets like gold and the stock market. дальше »

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XRP Euphoria Breaks With $40.8 Million ETF Outflow

Spot ETFs on XRP just recorded their first-ever outflow, with $40.8 million pulled in in a single day, ending a 54-day inflow streak and wiping out the year's bullish start. дальше »

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Bitwise Flags Three Conditions Crypto Must Meet To Reach New All-Time Highs In 2026

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Already Back in 2025

Shiba Inu has lost most of its gains in the first trading week on the cryptocurrency market, despite the rally at the end of the year. дальше »

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XRP Supply Shock? 22M Tokens Leave Exchanges

Major exchanges recorded a net outflow of 22 million XRP in the first week of the year, according to the most recent data. дальше »

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Trump-Linked World Liberty seeks US trust bank charter for Stablecoin USD1

The proposed trust bank would operate solely within stablecoin services under OCC supervision. USD1 has reached over $3. 3 billion in circulation within a year of launch. The stablecoin is fully backed by US dollars and short-term US Treasury assets. дальше »

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Ethereum price prediction: top reasons ETH may soar in 2026

Ethereum price retreated for three consecutive days, erasing some of the gains made earlier this month. ETH dropped to $3,152, down from this year’s high of $3,300. This article explores the top reasons why ETH price will eventually rebound this year. дальше »

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Why WisdomTree pulled its XRP ETF just as institutional demand peaked

In the first week of 2026, XRP has taken center stage, becoming one of the most talked-about assets in the market. Analysts are calling it the "hottest trade" of the year, as it quickly outpaced BiThe post Why WisdomTree pulled its XRP ETF just as institutional demand peaked appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Chainlink (LINK) Price Shows Early Structural Repair After Prolonged Downtrend

The Chainlink (LINK) price has been ranging near $13. 70 and also has spent much of the past year under steady downside pressure.   Momentum faded, rallies were repeatedly sold, and price trended lower in a controlled but persistent manner. дальше »

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Here’s Where Sei (SEI) Price Could Trade if Adoption Keeps Snowballing

SEI is starting 2026 with two very different signals at the same time. On one side, adoption is accelerating.   In the first week of the year alone, the network onboarded close to 1 million new users, pushing total users above 88 million. дальше »

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Solana applications generate $2.4 billion, proving the network is finally decoupling from this volatile metric

Solana’s ecosystem recorded its strongest financial year to date in 2025, posting all-time highs in revenue, active users, and trading volume even as the network’s native token finished the year nearly 50% below its early peak. дальше »

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Solana users launched 11 million tokens in 2025, but a single stat reveals the brutal reality

Solana’s ecosystem recorded its strongest financial year to date in 2025, posting all-time highs in revenue, active users, and trading volume even as the network’s native token finished the year nearly 50% below its early peak. дальше »

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Crypto Long & Short: 2026: The year institutions treat crypto as part of their core stack

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Adeniyi Abiodun predicts that 2026 is the year Wall Street starts building on blockchain, not around it. Then, Andy Baer’s first Vibe Check of the year, reviewing the crypto’s quarterly mood swings in 2025 and the energetic start to 2026. дальше »

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Experts tip privacy tokens to continue outperforming in 2026

Analysts believe privacy tokens such as zcash and monero will continue to outperform this year, but they will likely face delisting risks and conflicts with banks over regulatory issues. дальше »

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SEC now fully Republican, set for pro-crypto rulemaking in 2026

The SEC is set to continue last year’s pro-crypto rulemaking, as the commission and other federal agencies are controlled solely by Republicans. дальше »

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2025 crypto bear market was ‘repricing’ year for institutional capital: Analyst

DeFi and smart contract-tied cryptocurrencies fell by over 66% during 2025, but analysts are pointing to maturing digital asset valuations due to incoming institutional capital. дальше »

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New Year 2026 Presale Showdown: IPO Genie ($IPO) vs Bitcoin Hyper vs Nexchain – Who Wins?

Explore 2026’s presale battle between IPO Genie ($IPO), Bitcoin Hyper, and Nexchain. Compare growth potential, tokenomics, and investor opportunities. дальше »

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Catalysts That Suggests The Dogecoin Price Rally Could Continue

Several catalysts have emerged that point to a sustained upward momentum for the Dogecoin price. This comes amid DOGE’s 26% gain to begin the year, with the meme coin now looking to break above the $0. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Starts 2026 With a 30% Rally — Is SHIB Setting Up a Q1 Breakout?

The Shiba Inu price has opened 2026 with a sharp rebound. SHIB is up nearly 30% in the first week of the year and almost 48% from December 31 lows. The move stands out after a weak year, but on-chain data shows this rally may be a paused downtrend, not a confirmed breakout yet, unless The post Shiba Inu Starts 2026 With a 30% Rally — Is SHIB Setting Up a Q1 Breakout? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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XRP currently dominates Japan’s cash inflows, and a new 20% tax rate is about to lock that advantage in

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stood at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Jan. 5 and declared 2026 a “digital year,” framing traditional exchanges as the primary gateway for investors to access cryptoassets and ETF-like products. 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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Nike quietly offloads RTFKT as NFT downturn deepens

Nike quietly sells RTFKT as NFT market cap plunges over 67%, Converse sales slide, and major NFT events and platforms retreat or pivot. Nike Inc. sold its digital products unit RTFKT in December 2025, approximately one year after announcing plans… дальше »

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From Trading to Wealth Preservation: Bybit Private Wealth Management Highlights 2025 Performance and New Year Outlook

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 7th January 2026, Chainwire The post From Trading to Wealth Preservation: Bybit Private Wealth Management Highlights 2025 Performance and New Year Outlook appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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ChatGPT Predicts Whether Bitcoin Can Hold $92,000 in a Risk-On Market

Bitcoin is starting the year with strength, but not without turbulence. After briefly dipping below $92,000 yesterday, the BTC price quickly reclaimed that level and turned it back into short-term support. дальше »

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CNBC Calls XRP the Hottest Crypto Trade of 2026 Amid Strong January Rally

CNBC has just labeled XRP (XRP) as the hottest crypto trade of the year, as strong price performance pushes the token back into the spotlight. The altcoin has started 2026 on a strong note, posting the second-largest gains among the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. дальше »

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XRP ETFs are devouring supply at a rate that exposes a glaring $1 billion institutional secret

XRP has emerged as the best-performing asset among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization to start 2026, outpacing market leaders Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to data from CryptoSlate, XRP has jumped by 28% since the start of the year to $2. дальше »

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Why XRP is outperforming Bitcoin and Ether at the start of 2026

XRP is having an explosive start to the year, driven by strong ETF inflows, bullish sentiment, and declining exchange reserves.

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Bitcoin ETFs come into year 'like a lion’: 600% surge at current pace

US spot bitcoin ETFs attracted over $1.2 billion in the first two trading days of 2026, with analysts projecting annual inflows could reach $150 billion. дальше »

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Same XRP Setup That Led To Over 1,000% Increase In 2017 Is Playing Out Again

XRP has shown a notable uptick in price action in the past 48 hours as XRP’s price pushed higher from below $2 at the beginning of the year, but it now finds itself trading near the $2. 40 region. дальше »

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Ripple President: We Still Plan to Remain Private

Ripple President Monica Long has poured cold water on hopes for an imminent initial public offering (IPO), telling Bloomberg that the crypto giant currently plans to remain private following a massive year of expansion. дальше »

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Ethereum Founder Returns With Fix For Major Network Problems Amid Price Rebound

Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum (ETH), has announced new improvements to address persistent challenges in the decentralized network. The announcement comes as the Ethereum price surges more than 8% from the beginning of the year, signaling a strong rebound from previous bearish trends. дальше »

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Ethereum Dominates In On-Chain Finance As Network Sees Record Stablecoin Flows – Here’s How Much

Just as the price of Ethereum gains upward traction, the network is also experiencing robust adoption and usage, cementing its dominance in the blockchain sector. As the year begins, the Ethereum network reached a major milestone in terms of on-chain finance as stablecoin transfers surge to unprecedented levels. дальше »

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