Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin crashes below $65,000 amid $1.86B liquidations and Saylor sell‑off
Bitcoin slipped under the $65,000 psychological barrier on June 3, sparking a 12% weekly decline. The drop triggered roughly $1.86 billion in leveraged futures liquidations and a $2.97 billion outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs over ten sessions. Michael Saylor added pressure by selling 32 BTC, valued at about $2.5 million.
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By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
Solana Mobile Sets Jan. 21 Launch Date for SKR Token, Confirms Airdrop
Solana Mobile announced that its SKR token will launch on Jan. 21, 2026, with a fixed supply of 10 billion. A snapshot for the airdrop has already been taken, reserving 20 % of the supply for eligible users and developers. SKR will serve as the governance and incentive token for the Seeker smartphone ecosystem, enabling staking to Guardians who secure the network and vote on proposals. The launch gives Seeker users a clear timeline for staking and governance activation.
Maduro Capture Fuels Bitcoin Surge, Signals New US Geopolitics
Markets moved fast after the U.S. captured Maduro 🌎⚡ On @bitsandbips, @CampbellJAustin, @ramahluwalia, @perkinscr97 & Peter Tchir (@TFMkts) unpack: 📈 Why Bitcoin jumped 🧭 What this signals about U.S. power ⚠️ Why we may be entering a new global regime Timestamps: 🚀 00:00 Intro 🚀 1:30 Why...
Even Top Predictors Must Embrace Bearish Reality
have beem spot on since jan 2023 (all in bull) and spot on since oct 8 2025 (bear) i think and hope we have delivered tremendous value to the followers, have met many people who thank me for saving them that being said,...
XRP Spot Trading Is Now Live on Hyperliquid with Flare's FXRP Listing
Flare has launched FXRP, an on‑chain representation of XRP, on Hyperliquid’s spot market, debuting with an FXRP‑USDC pair. Hyperliquid’s on‑chain order‑book recorded $185 million in 24‑hour volume, offering tighter spreads than typical AMM venues. The FXRP token leverages Flare’s FAssets and...
Bitcoin Spikes as US Captures Maduro, Hinting New Regime
Markets moved fast after the U.S. captured Maduro 🌎⚡ On Bits + Bips, Austin Campbell, Ram Ahluwalia, Chris Perkins & Peter Tchir unpack: 📈 Why Bitcoin jumped 🧭 What this signals about U.S. power ⚠️ Why we may be entering...
Nasdaq Nears ATH as BTC Dips, Fed Expands Balance Sheet
A classic principle where $BTC corrects, while Nasdaq continues to rally. All in all, there's more expansion coming on the balance sheet of the FED. There's a likely more risk-on appetite taking place. In that sense, dips are generally for buying, especially when...
Trust Wallet’s $7M Hack Shows Where Crypto-Friendly SMEs May Be Vulnerable
In December 2025, Trust Wallet suffered a $7 million theft after a malicious Chrome extension update compromised private keys for 2,596 verified addresses. The attack leveraged a stolen Web Store API key, turning a supply‑chain vulnerability into rapid fund exfiltration via...
Preserve Capital, Don’t Gamble on Crypto Supercycle
It's interesting to see big accounts scream supercycle and shame people for taking profit. Yes we could see a supercycle. But if you have 6/7 figs in crypto, is it really worth the risk? Capital preservation should be your priority. Not gambling your life...
Wyoming Launches First U.S. State-Issued Stablecoin
Wyoming became the first U.S. state to launch its own dollar‑backed stablecoin, FRNT, on Wednesday. The token is issued by the Wyoming Stable Token Commission and is backed by U.S. dollar reserves and short‑term Treasury securities held in trust. Franklin...
Aptos' APT Falls Amid a Decline in Wider Crypto Markets
Aptos’ APT token slipped 1.1% to $1.88, trading within a narrow $0‑$0.11 band as broader crypto markets weakened. Volume spiked 24% above the weekly average, reaching a peak of 5.3 million tokens near the $1.91 resistance level. Technical analysis highlights $1.87...
Bet on Controversial Ideas, Build Trillion‑dollar Futures
Had a fantastic conversation on The Business Method podcast. We covered a lot of ground, from my early investment in Tesla, when no company had succeeded in making a US car company for 50 years, to SpaceX, when the only space...
Bitcoin Poised for Short‑term Bounce Before 94k Test
So far, everything remains neutral. #Bitcoin is still consolidating after the rejection at the $94,000 area. I would assume we'll see a bounce on this in the coming 1-2 days and then another attack at $94,000 later in the week. Clear invalidation? Lose this...
Bitcoin Vs. Luxury Homes: How China’s Wealthy Are Rethinking Stores of Value
China’s ultra‑wealthy are re‑evaluating traditional wealth stores, weighing Shenzhen Bay luxury apartments against Bitcoin and other crypto assets. High‑end real estate, once prized for stability, is now viewed as illiquid and subject to regulatory scrutiny. Digital assets promise near‑instant liquidity,...
Tokenization 'Supercycle' Set to Drive Crypto’s Next Leg Higher in 2026: Bernstein
Bernstein predicts a tokenization “supercycle” beginning in 2026, arguing that crypto markets have likely bottomed after a volatile 2025. The firm maintains its Bitcoin price target of $150,000 for 2026 and $200,000 at the 2027 peak, while noting crypto‑linked equities...
World's Elites Want to Invest Big in Crypto and Binance Is Moving to Help Them
Binance has launched Binance Prestige, a white‑glove service aimed at ultra‑wealthy investors with $10 million-plus portfolios. The offering expands on Binance Wealth by handling fiat‑to‑crypto onboarding, large‑order execution using VWAP/TWAP strategies, and tailored custody solutions. Catherine Chen, head of VIP and...
Seizing Venezuela’s $60B Bitcoin Undoes Kleptocratic Theft
About Venezuela's BTC stash: Whatever crypto the U.S. can prise from the hands of a regime built on repression and theft, the better. That money was extorted from Venezuelan citizens, coerced through sanctions-evasion schemes, and used to prop up a kleptocracy. Before...
US Stablecoins Must Offer Interest to Stay Competitive
China has decided to pay interest on their own stablecoin, because it benefits ordinary people, and they recognize it as a competitive advantage. I worry we are missing the forest through the trees in the U.S. Rewards on stablecoins will not...
Exchanges to Freeze Trading and Withdrawals After Countdown Under New Crypto Law – How Long Do You Have?
The EU’s DAC8 directive mandates crypto‑asset service providers to begin collecting tax‑identification data from Jan 1 2026, with the first full‑year reports due by Sept 30 2027. Providers must obtain a user’s tax ID and, after two reminders, may suspend reportable transactions after a...
Stablecoins Offer Global Dollar Access; Preserve Innovation
Given the news that the Senate Banking committee will vote next week on market structure, let's remember that stablecoins allow anyone, anywhere to access U.S. dollars with just an internet connection. We shouldn’t undercut this world-changing innovation by restricting consumer...
Former Brazil Central Bank Official Unveils Real-Pegged Stablecoin with Yield Sharing
Former Central Bank of Brazil director Tony Volpon launched BRD, a real‑pegged stablecoin backed by national Treasury bonds that distributes the sovereign debt yield to token holders. The token targets foreign investors seeking Brazil's 15% benchmark rate, positioning itself against...
Rumble Introduces Crypto Wallet with Tether, Allowing Tips in BTC, USDT, XAUT
Rumble has rolled out a non‑custodial crypto wallet built with Tether’s Wallet Development Kit, allowing viewers to tip creators in Bitcoin, USDT, or XAUT directly within the app. The wallet, powered by MoonPay, eliminates traditional payment intermediaries and gives users...
Starknet Poised to Dominate Privacy and Perp Exchanges
And Gaming. Pgaming. But seriously, Starknet will lead the charts when it comes to Privacy and Perps. Privacy: @Starknet is built with ZK-STARKs which makes privacy a natural expansion of our capabilities. As someone who's built Privacy in the past (co-founded @Zcash),...
CoinFlip Launches Payroll-Based Crypto Investing Benefit for US Employees
CoinFlip introduced a payroll‑based crypto investing benefit that lets U.S. employees automatically purchase digital assets through payroll deductions. The program supports Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and select stablecoins, with a minimum contribution of $25 per pay period. It targets workers who...
IBM’s Crypto Partner Dfns Integrates Concordium for Web3 Compliance
Dfns, an IBM‑partner wallet‑as‑a‑service provider, has integrated Concordium’s identity‑verified layer into its platform, creating a compliance‑ready Web3 wallet solution. The integration lets financial institutions launch privacy‑preserving wallets without building identity infrastructure from scratch. Dfns already serves more than 130 banking...
Babylon Labs Raises $15 Million From A16z Crypto to Develop Bitcoin Collateral Infrastructure
Babylon Labs announced a $15 million investment from a16z crypto to accelerate its BTCVaults infrastructure, which lets native Bitcoin serve as collateral in on‑chain financial applications. The funding will enhance core technology and drive integration with external platforms, while the company’s...
Ripple Again Rules Out IPO, Saying Balance Sheet Gives It Room to Stay Private
Ripple announced it will not pursue an initial public offering, preferring to remain private while it scales through acquisitions and product development. The company recently closed a $500 million financing round at a $40 billion valuation, backed by investors such as Fortress...
J.P. Morgan’s Deposit Token to Be Issued Natively on Canton Network
J.P. Morgan, Digital Asset and its Kinexys unit announced that JPM Coin (JPMD), a USD‑denominated deposit token backed by the bank’s deposits, will be issued natively on the privacy‑focused Canton Network. The rollout will occur in phases throughout 2026, allowing the...
Starknet Poised for Major Adoption and 10x Growth
2026 ALPHA: Starknet optimistic predictions (not investment advice, DYOR) * Some major fintech distribution channel will pick Starknet as its blockchain * Some top-100 chain will make Cairo its smart contract language * Some Starknet game will gain a cryptokitties/Axie-level mindshare * Usage,...
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Strategy’s STRC Perpetual Preferred Stock Returns to $100, May Trigger More Bitcoin Buying
Strategy’s perpetual preferred equity, STRC, reclaimed its $100 par value in pre‑market trading, the first time since early November. The stock now pays an 11% annual dividend, marking its fifth rate increase since launch and delivering roughly an 11% effective...
Blockchain Innovation Must Rise Above Politics and Serve Real-World Needs
Blockchain, originally envisioned as a decentralized, transparent system, is increasingly being co‑opted by governments and political parties. The article highlights how the UK Reform Party, US crypto‑funded Super PACs, and Argentina’s memecoin illustrate the technology’s politicization. It argues that for...
Morgan Stanley Adds Ethereum Staking ETF Filing to Growing Crypto Lineup
Morgan Stanley has filed an S‑1 with the SEC to launch a spot Ether exchange‑traded fund, the Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust, marking its third cryptocurrency ETF filing after Bitcoin and Solana proposals. The fund will buy, hold and track Ether’s...
Nike Sells Its NFT and Virtual Sneakers Amid Lack of Digital Art Market Interest: Report
Nike quietly sold its RTFKT digital‑products subsidiary in December, ending a year‑long shutdown of the NFT unit. The company did not reveal the buyer or transaction value, framing the divestiture as a "new chapter" for its community. The move reflects...
Stablecoins Become Core Market Plumbing in Moody’s 2026 Outlook
Moody’s Digital Economy – Global 2026 Outlook reports stablecoins have become core institutional plumbing. In 2025, stablecoin settlement volume jumped 87% to roughly $9 trillion, driven by fiat‑backed coins and tokenized deposits. Banks, asset managers and market‑infrastructure providers are piloting blockchain...
ETH Breaks $3,100, Eyes $3,800 Upswing
$ETH has seen a clear breakout above the $3,100 area and is consolidating, quite similar to #Bitcoin. I'm under the assumption that we're starting a new uptrend here, as we clearly broke that 21-Day MA. As long as that is the case,...
Brokers, Not Vibes, Drive Market Prices
If crypto culture can move markets, what happens when brokers do it? 😬 @johnjdagostino on Solana, equities, and why capital flows—not vibes—drive prices https://t.co/48DhJe27IN
Bitcoin Bullish if 50‑Week MA Reclaimed,
BITCOIN'S WEEKLY MOVING AVERAGES ARE KEY 🚨 The 100WMA has acted as support, while the 50WMA is at $101,400 A reclaim of the 50 is BULLISH - A drop below the 100 is BEARISH https://t.co/WhlyEDUCzi
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Bitcoin's 2026 Outlook: Key Takeaways From Interview
Check out my interview with @CryptoMichNL where we talk about Bitcoin, and the outlook for 2026: https://t.co/73CosbaVvp
Exploring Liquidity Pathways for Crypto Companies at CFCST
Excited to speak at @cfcstmoritz alongside @bgarlinghouse and @cferraro06 on pathways to liquidity for crypto/blockchain companies. Date: Thursday, January 15 Time: 2:45-3:20pm CET https://t.co/XVoqkT97yn
Bitcoin Drops After Russia‑Ukraine Conflict, Bullishness Doubtful
Guys this bullish? Reminder - last midterm year 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine Bitcoin didn’t like that:(
Key Crypto Moves: XRP Surge, ETH ETF, Tokenization Boom
Crypto things you might have missed: -CNBC calls XRP the hottest crypto trade of 2026 -Ripple will not IPO -Morgan Stanley files for ETH ETF -opBNB completes mainnet hard fork -Bernstein says tokenization will trigger crypto pump JOIN THE 10:30 AM LIVESTREAM ON YOUTUBE + X
Liquidity, Not Hype, Will Drive Crypto This Year
Everyone is screaming supercycle after a few green days. Stop with the hopium. Liquidity will decide the direction of crypto this year.
Altcoin Market Update: SPX, XLM, AERO, XMR, FARTCOIN, VIRTUAL
New edition of the Rekt Capital Newsletter is live I share an Altcoin Market Update Features analysis on the following Altcoins: $SPX $XLM $AERO $XMR $FARTCOIN $VIRTUAL Sign up to read it here: https://t.co/6EuYSHQa7d #BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin
Bitcoin Rebounds 5.8% as Early Reversal Builds
POLL: 🚀 $BTC up 5.8% to kick off Jan 2026 – momentum rebounding from oversold lows, sentiment still cautious. 👉Early reversals build quietly. Follow-through incoming?
Took 27% Profit After Hitting $ONDS Target
$ONDS Reached my target so I'm going ahead and taking my 27% profit on this position. 🤝 https://t.co/unyx4dEZBp
Bitcoin's 4‑Year Cycle Questioned Amid External Factors
The Bitcoin four-year cycle did not occur in a vacuum, @3xliquidated says. Here's why he says he doesn't believe in the historical pattern 👇 https://t.co/qt15Mqp1Kq
Stark Tech Powers One‑Fifth of Perp Exchange Market
20% of the entire Perp exchanges market is powered by STARK-tech. Perp exchanges thrive when they are powered by the right tech (complex txs, scaled by ZK, best UX features) https://t.co/rcZ0DUoz2O
Crypto Must Adopt Robinhood's User‑First Blueprint
If crypto wants mass adoption, builders would have to rethink who they are building for and how. @DougieDeLuca says Robinhood offers a winning blueprint 💥 https://t.co/qqmOiwcnZd
Don't Obsess over Entry Price; Buy Now
If a Crypto or Stock goes from $5 to $100 are you really going to care if you got in at $5.55 or $5.15? No. 🚫 But you'll be angry if you waited for a couple cent better entry and never bought...