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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.

AMMs Outperform Across Volatility Levels, Future Gains Ahead
SocialJan 6, 2026

AMMs Outperform Across Volatility Levels, Future Gains Ahead

Strong disagree with this 1) low volatility pairs: AMM wins easy bc it’s stable yield for people with low cost of capital that undercut professional market makers with high cost of capital 2) high volatility long tail: AMM wins easy, basically...

By Hayden Adams
India’s Crypto Landscape Boasts 49 FIU‑Registered Exchanges, Fueling Innovation
SocialJan 6, 2026

India’s Crypto Landscape Boasts 49 FIU‑Registered Exchanges, Fueling Innovation

49 crypto exchanges are already FIU registered, and 100s more that are not. The crypto market in India is far more competitive than most people think. IMO, Healthy competition is good for the ecosystem as it promotes innovation💪

By Sumit Gupta
US Access to Venezuelan Oil Could Make Bitcoin Mining Cheaper: Bitfinex
NewsJan 6, 2026

US Access to Venezuelan Oil Could Make Bitcoin Mining Cheaper: Bitfinex

U.S. firms are poised to tap Venezuela’s 303 billion barrels of crude, a move that Bitfinex analysts say could drive down electricity prices for Bitcoin miners. The United States has begun seizing Venezuelan tankers and, after the recent capture of President...

By Cointelegraph
Bullish Crowd Vanished as Altcoins Quietly Surge
SocialJan 6, 2026

Bullish Crowd Vanished as Altcoins Quietly Surge

Where did all the crazy bullish people from 2 months ago go? Altcoins are finally pumping and I haven't heard a peep.

By Nebraskan Gooner
Buy More Art When Prices Drop, Hunt Hidden Tokens
SocialJan 6, 2026

Buy More Art When Prices Drop, Hunt Hidden Tokens

When prices are down, it's time to step up. Scrape the sofa cushions to find tokens to buy more art...

By Raoul Pal
NFT Paris Cancels Conferences: ‘The Market Collapse Hit Us Hard‘
NewsJan 5, 2026

NFT Paris Cancels Conferences: ‘The Market Collapse Hit Us Hard‘

NFT Paris and RWA Paris conferences were cancelled for 2026 after organizers cited a severe market collapse. The events, slated for February, will not occur as the organizers announce they are "closing this chapter" despite aggressive cost cuts. NFT sales...

By Cointelegraph
Render Soars 30% as AI-Focused Tokens Rally
NewsJan 5, 2026

Render Soars 30% as AI-Focused Tokens Rally

Render (RENDER) surged roughly 15% after an intraday peak of 34%, making it the top performer among AI‑focused tokens and the broader CoinGecko Top 100. The AI token sector’s market cap rose 6.3% to about $29.5 billion, with trading volume hitting $207.6 million...

By The Defiant
Gold Peaks, Crypto Set for Risk‑on Surge
SocialJan 5, 2026

Gold Peaks, Crypto Set for Risk‑on Surge

My general thesis remains that we've seen the peak of Gold/Silver and that volatility will slow down on these assets. That calmer period on the two will give a strong run on risk-on assets: - #Bitcoin to outperform - Nasdaq to do well -...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Venezuela's Hyperinflation Drives Crypto Adoption Surge
SocialJan 5, 2026

Venezuela's Hyperinflation Drives Crypto Adoption Surge

Venezuela hyperinflation and what this means for money and crypto. Week of 1/3/2025 #crypto #bitcoin #money #Venezuela #inflation

By Wendy O
A Few Republicans Have Crypto's Destiny in Their Hands at the SEC, CFTC
NewsJan 5, 2026

A Few Republicans Have Crypto's Destiny in Their Hands at the SEC, CFTC

After a wave of holiday appointments, the SEC and CFTC are now run exclusively by pro‑crypto Republicans, following the departure of the sole Democratic SEC commissioner, Caroline Crenshaw. Trump‑nominated chairmen Paul Atkins (SEC) and Mike Selig (CFTC) face no immediate...

By CoinDesk
Bitcoin Poised for Weekly Range Breakout Above $93.5K
SocialJan 5, 2026

Bitcoin Poised for Weekly Range Breakout Above $93.5K

#BTC It has taken time (as all good things do) but Bitcoin has managed to protect the very bottom of its Weekly Range In fact, Bitcoin has rallied across the entirety of the Range, now challenging for a breakout attempt from...

By Rekt Capital
POL's Daily Burn Sparks 2026 Deflationary Resurgence
SocialJan 5, 2026

POL's Daily Burn Sparks 2026 Deflationary Resurgence

Polygon chain is having its S curve moment on the fees generated. 1. Last 3-4 days every day 1mn POL is getting burned in base fees. To put it in perspective, continued for the whole year, 3.5% of POL's total supply...

By Sandeep Nailwal
Price Predictions 1/5: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH
NewsJan 5, 2026

Price Predictions 1/5: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin rallied after the United States launched operations in Venezuela, nudging the Crypto Fear and Greed Index back to neutral. Institutional confidence surged as Bitcoin ETFs recorded $471.3 million of inflows, the largest weekly net purchase since late 2025. Simultaneously, most...

By Cointelegraph
Famed Coinbase Backer Fred Wilson Predicts 2026 UX Pivot for Crypto
NewsJan 5, 2026

Famed Coinbase Backer Fred Wilson Predicts 2026 UX Pivot for Crypto

Fred Wilson, co‑founder of Union Square Ventures, predicts that crypto’s breakout in 2026 will come not from new blockchains but from user experiences that hide the underlying technology. He argues that mainstream adoption requires apps to abstract chain selection, allowing...

By CoinDesk
Grayscale Declares First Ethereum Staking Payout for US-Listed ETF
NewsJan 5, 2026

Grayscale Declares First Ethereum Staking Payout for US-Listed ETF

Grayscale announced the first cash payout tied to on‑chain staking for a U.S.-listed spot crypto ETF. Shareholders of the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF will receive roughly $0.08 per share, reflecting rewards generated since the fund activated staking on Oct. 6. The...

By Cointelegraph
#138 – Steve Baker – The Structural Failure of Government
PodcastJan 5, 20261h 24m

#138 – Steve Baker – The Structural Failure of Government

Former Conservative MP Steve Baker argues that Britain’s systemic failure stems from a self‑reinforcing political machine that rewards power without accountability, leading to declining living standards and growing voter powerlessness. He highlights how incentives in politics, unchecked money flows, and...

By What Bitcoin Did
Bitcoin Rally Fuels BTQ Stock Surge
SocialJan 5, 2026

Bitcoin Rally Fuels BTQ Stock Surge

Uptrending #Bitcoin markets aren't just about tokens. They are also crucial for interesting stocks. $BTQ is one of them. Their testnet is due today, and their CEO has such conviction that he's purchased another 150K shares of this stock. I think that #Bitcoin...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Filecoin Surges 6%, Outperforms Wider Crypto Markets
NewsJan 5, 2026

Filecoin Surges 6%, Outperforms Wider Crypto Markets

Filecoin (FIL) jumped 6% on Monday, reaching $1.59, outpacing the CoinDesk 20 index, which was up 2.2% at the time. The rally occurred in a volatile crypto market but lacked a clear fundamental catalyst, with technical analysis pointing to algorithmic momentum....

By CoinDesk
Tom Lee Calls for a New Bitcoin ATH in January, While Warning of a Volatile 2026
NewsJan 5, 2026

Tom Lee Calls for a New Bitcoin ATH in January, While Warning of a Volatile 2026

Tom Lee, co‑founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, predicts Bitcoin could top $100,000 by the end of January 2026, despite a volatile first half of the year. He views the early‑2026 turbulence as a strategic reset rather than a structural weakness,...

By CoinDesk
China’s Financial Associations Reclassify RWAs as ‘Risky‘: Report
NewsJan 5, 2026

China’s Financial Associations Reclassify RWAs as ‘Risky‘: Report

China’s leading financial industry associations have reclassified Real‑World Asset (RWA) tokenization as a risky business model rather than a nascent technology. The notice groups RWAs, stablecoins, “air coins” and mining with illegal cryptocurrency activities, emphasizing fraud, operational and speculative risks....

By Cointelegraph
Venezuela’s Secret $60 Billion Bitcoin Empire From Illicit Gold and USDT Swap Rumors Ignite After US “Intervention”
NewsJan 5, 2026

Venezuela’s Secret $60 Billion Bitcoin Empire From Illicit Gold and USDT Swap Rumors Ignite After US “Intervention”

A Whale Hunt report alleges that Venezuela has amassed up to 600,000 Bitcoin, worth roughly $60 billion, far exceeding the official 240‑coin holding reported by Bitcoin Treasuries. The stash is said to have been built through gold swaps and oil‑linked USDT...

By CryptoSlate
Get Bitcoin Liquidity Without Losing Custody
SocialJan 5, 2026

Get Bitcoin Liquidity Without Losing Custody

Bitcoin holders face a brutal choice when they need cash. Sell your BTC (and cry later). Or spend 6 hours comparing complicated CeFi platforms with confusing rates and custody risks. Neither option makes sense. Our portfolio company, @SatsTerminal, has just launched Borrow, the first...

By Tim Draper
BNB Token Ticks Higher as Technical Upgrades Frame Tight Price Compression
NewsJan 5, 2026

BNB Token Ticks Higher as Technical Upgrades Frame Tight Price Compression

BNB rose 1.7% to roughly $906, holding between the high‑$890s and low‑$910s. The token is trapped in a tight compression zone, with rising support from December lows and a descending resistance line near $910. Trading volume spiked as price breached...

By CoinDesk
Robinhood Leaning Into Advanced Traders as Crypto Volatility Reshapes User Behavior
NewsJan 5, 2026

Robinhood Leaning Into Advanced Traders as Crypto Volatility Reshapes User Behavior

Robinhood is pivoting toward advanced cryptocurrency traders by rolling out sophisticated tools such as tax‑lot selection, custom cost‑basis options, and multi‑venue routing. The platform now offers fees as low as three basis points for high‑volume users and routes trades through...

By CoinDesk
Bitcoin Rally Masks Fragile Liquidity as Spot Volumes Hit Year-Long Lows
NewsJan 5, 2026

Bitcoin Rally Masks Fragile Liquidity as Spot Volumes Hit Year-Long Lows

Bitcoin rallied 7.5% to $93,500 in early January, yet spot trading volumes for both Bitcoin and altcoins have fallen to their lowest levels since November 2023, according to Glassnode. The drop in on‑chain volume indicates that the price gains are...

By CoinDesk
MNFund Outperforms Bitcoin in Tough Crypto Quarter
SocialJan 5, 2026

MNFund Outperforms Bitcoin in Tough Crypto Quarter

The past quarter wasn’t easy for #crypto markets. Liquidity dried up, volatility spiked, and #Bitcoin corrected ~18%. That's why our strategy compounds. Proud to share that @MNFund_ delivered positive performance: • December 2025: +9.82% • Since inception (July 2025): +10.13% • +34.49% vs Bitcoin in 2025 This...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Bitcoin Miners Continue to Face Dwindling Profits Despite Lower Competition, JPMorgan Says
NewsJan 5, 2026

Bitcoin Miners Continue to Face Dwindling Profits Despite Lower Competition, JPMorgan Says

JPMorgan reports that Bitcoin’s network hashrate fell a second month in December, dropping 3% to 1,045 EH/s, indicating reduced mining competition. Despite this, miner profitability continued to erode, with daily block‑reward revenue per exahash falling 7% month‑over‑month and 32% year‑over‑year, while...

By CoinDesk
Bitmine Immersion Adds 33,000 ETH, Bringing Total Crypto and Cash Holdings Above $14 Billion
NewsJan 5, 2026

Bitmine Immersion Adds 33,000 ETH, Bringing Total Crypto and Cash Holdings Above $14 Billion

Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced it added 33,000 ether, bringing its total holdings to over 4.14 million ETH—about 3.4% of the global supply. The combined crypto and cash portfolio now exceeds $14.2 billion, including $915 million in cash, 192 BTC and a $25 million stake in...

By CoinDesk
Academic Grit and Vision Fuel Startup Success
SocialJan 5, 2026

Academic Grit and Vision Fuel Startup Success

If you're in academia and thinking of becoming an entrepreneur, here are a few lessons I learned transitioning from Math Professor to an entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO. Some academic habits will give you an edge as a founder. Others will hold...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Goldman Sachs Upgrades Coinbase to Buy, Cuts eToro to Neutral
NewsJan 5, 2026

Goldman Sachs Upgrades Coinbase to Buy, Cuts eToro to Neutral

Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to a buy rating, lifting its price target to $303 and implying more than 30% upside, while the stock rose 4.3% in early trading. The bank downgraded eToro to neutral, cutting its target to $39 as...

By CoinDesk
AI and Bitcoin Converge, Power Decentralized Micropayment Economy
SocialJan 5, 2026

AI and Bitcoin Converge, Power Decentralized Micropayment Economy

I recently spoke at the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Industry Forum These were my major points: • AI and Bitcoin are merging faster than anyone expected. • Bitcoin will create a decentralized economic system. • Robots and AI will work alongside humans. • They'll earn micropayments...

By Tim Draper
Ethereum's True Goal: Freedom Through Resilience, Not Efficiency
SocialJan 5, 2026

Ethereum's True Goal: Freedom Through Resilience, Not Efficiency

“Ethereum was not created to make finance efficient or apps convenient. It was created to set people free” This was an important - and controversial - line from the Trustless Manifesto ( https://t.co/QAvZfiNxpe ), and it is worth revisiting it and...

By Vitalik Buterin
Bitcoin Starts 2026 in Uncharted Territory
PodcastJan 5, 20269 min

Bitcoin Starts 2026 in Uncharted Territory

The episode reviews Bitcoin's uneventful 2025, noting a flat price, a post‑halving cycle that failed to ignite, and a market driven more by boredom than extreme sentiment. It highlights muted Bitcoin action, a collapse in altcoin valuations, shifting ETF inflows,...

By The Breakdown
Institutional ETF Money Flee Bitcoin, Flocks to XRP, SOL
SocialJan 5, 2026

Institutional ETF Money Flee Bitcoin, Flocks to XRP, SOL

CoinShares data shows institutional crypto ETF flows shifted sharply in 2025. $BTC ETF inflows slowed, while $XRP, $ETH, and $SOL ETFs saw massive growth, with $XRP and $SOL inflows up ~500% and ~1000%. Source: CryptoSlate

By Wendy O
Even Passed Deals Can Become Lasting Favorites
SocialJan 5, 2026

Even Passed Deals Can Become Lasting Favorites

If you’ve been investing long enough, you’ve passed on a few companies that still stick with you. @tryramp is one of mine. I saw the seed round and could’ve led it, but passed because we’d already backed a company that MIGHT...

By Alexis Ohanian
UNI Explodes Rapidly in Similar Market Conditions
SocialJan 5, 2026

UNI Explodes Rapidly in Similar Market Conditions

$UNI This one always seems to pump really hard and fast in these kind of conditions. 👀 https://t.co/3sztTMdBRQ

By Nebraskan Gooner
January Historically Boosts Bitcoin: 5 of 6 Years Green
SocialJan 5, 2026

January Historically Boosts Bitcoin: 5 of 6 Years Green

JANUARY IS BULLISH FOR BITCOIN 🐂 Five out of the last six years have been green before now https://t.co/GuHdAuz9f6

By That Martini Guy
Crypto Climbs After Maduro’s Capture, Defying Risk‑off Trend
SocialJan 5, 2026

Crypto Climbs After Maduro’s Capture, Defying Risk‑off Trend

After the capture of Maduro, crypto prices moved higher, defying the typical risk-off reaction associated with major geopolitical events Why? Come listen to the @bitsandbips crew discuss https://t.co/zBVNoZ08EK

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin’s 100WMA Test Signals 43% Bounce to ATH
SocialJan 5, 2026

Bitcoin’s 100WMA Test Signals 43% Bounce to ATH

The last time Bitcoin tested the 100WMA from the upside it saw a 43% bounce 📈 The same result takes $BTC back to all-time highs 🚀 https://t.co/wJDY5cLr6A

By That Martini Guy
Bitcoin Outpaces Markets as Trump Expectations Rise
SocialJan 5, 2026

Bitcoin Outpaces Markets as Trump Expectations Rise

"Bitcoin is clearly outperforming everything else... This is a realization that Trump will get what he wants." @TFMkts (Peter Tchir) on @bitsandbips https://t.co/zBVNoZ08EK

By Laura Shin
New Podcast Launch and Upcoming Altcoin Portfolio Update
SocialJan 5, 2026

New Podcast Launch and Upcoming Altcoin Portfolio Update

A lot of people are asking about my #Altcoin portfolio. Yes, don't worry, I'll keep updating that one. I expect to update this in a few weeks on my YouTube. First, tomorrow, release of the first podcast with @intocryptoverse of this year...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Bullish on Bitcoin by 2026 After Fed Chair Change
SocialJan 5, 2026

Bullish on Bitcoin by 2026 After Fed Chair Change

Next May, a new Fed chair will likely be installed. I'm very bullish on Bitcoin toward the end of 2026. We need to see Bitcoin go into a bull trend first before we go heavy Bitcoin #Bitcoin #FedChair https://t.co/tcVItQ101h

By Ivan on Tech
Hold BCH, Stop Selling, Unlock Massive Pump
SocialJan 5, 2026

Hold BCH, Stop Selling, Unlock Massive Pump

$BCH If people would just stop selling new highs this thing could pump bigly https://t.co/0vXFiV7pHm

By Nebraskan Gooner
CEO Buys 150K BTQ Shares, Signaling Quantum Security Confidence
SocialJan 5, 2026

CEO Buys 150K BTQ Shares, Signaling Quantum Security Confidence

BULLISH 🚨 BTQ INSIDER BUYING CONTINUES IN 2026 The Founder & CEO of BTQ Technologies Corp bought ~150k shares in the last week (≈$760k), taking total public-market purchases to ~750k shares. Pattern matters as quantum security approaches institutional adoption. https://t.co/3IWxk0YVjI

By That Martini Guy
Bitcoin Nears $95,000 Resistance, Feeling Unstoppable
SocialJan 5, 2026

Bitcoin Nears $95,000 Resistance, Feeling Unstoppable

#Bitcoin It's almost like $BTC does whatever I tell it to do. Closing in on that $95,000 resistance area https://t.co/oo5FY76bCt

By Nebraskan Gooner
STARKs: The Fundamental Foundation for Freedom Tech
SocialJan 5, 2026

STARKs: The Fundamental Foundation for Freedom Tech

Build with long-term vision Build with conviction Build from first principles Freedom tech needs the strongest foundation: STARKs https://t.co/eP27fJPl0h

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Solana Mobile Stack Partners with MediaTek, Reaching Half Android Devices
SocialJan 5, 2026

Solana Mobile Stack Partners with MediaTek, Reaching Half Android Devices

Probably the most important announcement from Breakpoint that got ~0 coverage Solana Mobile Stack team is integrating directly with Mediatek, which produces chipset for ~45-50% of all Android phones in the world (>1B devices / year) https://t.co/1MfZEXnMr6 https://t.co/v64sEst9DE

By Kyle Samani
Polymarket Teams with Parcl to Launch Real Estate Prediction Markets
SocialJan 5, 2026

Polymarket Teams with Parcl to Launch Real Estate Prediction Markets

NEW: Polymarket and Parcl partner to launch real estate prediction markets powered by Parcl indices

By Wendy O
Strategy Boosts BTC Holdings, Adds $62M to USD Reserve
SocialJan 5, 2026

Strategy Boosts BTC Holdings, Adds $62M to USD Reserve

Strategy has acquired 1,287 BTC to increase its BTC Reserve to ₿673,783 and has increased its USD Reserve by $62 million to $2.25 billion. $MSTR https://t.co/Cv8jD80kQC

By Michael Saylor