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Updated 1h agoWhat's happening: Bitcoin ETF Custody Concentrates Power, Raising Systemic Risk
Spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds now hold over $54 billion, roughly 1.5 million BTC. The ETF structure places the underlying coins in a trust controlled by a handful of custodians, with Coinbase identified as the dominant custodian, creating a single point of operational failure.
Also developing:
By the numbers: Pepeto raises $7M in token presale
News•Jan 3, 2026
Hut 8 Finishes 2025 Strong Despite Difficult Year for Bitcoin Miners
Hut 8 expanded its credit facility with Coinbase to $200 million, reinforcing liquidity after a stellar 2025 performance. The company also sealed a $7 billion agreement with AI‑cloud provider Fluidstack to deliver 245 MW of power for a 15‑year AI data‑center contract. Its stock surged 134% to roughly $51.27, while the firm diversified into AI, high‑performance computing and a majority stake in American Bitcoin, accumulating 13,696 BTC worth over $1.2 billion. These moves contrast sharply with a mining sector grappling with halving‑induced margin pressure, rising energy costs, and geopolitical tariff shocks.
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 3, 2026
SEI Breaks 21‑Day MA, Targets $0.24‑$0.26
$SEI broke through the 21-Day MA and is starting a new uptrend. I can't deny the fact that they have been constantly growing their ecoysystem. Most active EVM chain in December with more than 1M active accounts. This would mean that, given...
By Michaël van de Poppe
Social•Jan 3, 2026
ARB Breaks 21‑Day MA, Eyes $0.25 Resistance
$ARB is doing well. For the first time since August of 2025, which is nearly six months, it broke above the 21-Day MA and is likely starting a new uptrend. Good signs. What's ahead of us? A resistance test at $0.25 would...
By Michaël van de Poppe
Blog•Jan 3, 2026
Crypto Pumps. Dump Next?
Crypto total market cap surged past $3.03 trillion, snapping a three‑month downtrend and hinting at a shift toward altcoins. Ethereum broke above $3,100, posting its first 50‑day SMA close in months and targeting $3,500. Memecoins added roughly $3 billion in value, led...
By Lark Davis
Social•Jan 3, 2026
Bitcoin Expected to Surge Past $90K Despite Venezuela Attack
I don't think we'll see a widespread correction based on the attack in Venezuela on #Bitcoin. It's a planned and coordinated attack on Maduro, and is already past us. The likelihood of more negativity on the markets from that single event...
By Michaël van de Poppe
News•Jan 3, 2026
Bitcoin Price Back at $90K: Is the Bear Market Behind Us?
Bitcoin surged past the $90,000 mark, marking its highest level since mid‑December, but the rally is tempered by cautious market behavior. Options data reveal a neutral put‑call skew, indicating traders still demand premium protection against downside risk. Meanwhile, U.S. spot...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 3, 2026
Bitcoin’s Cycle Myths Debunked, Adopt Stock‑Picker Mindset
Is the four-year cycle just the result of multiple coincidences? 👀 In this @Unchained_pod episode, @3xliquidated and @yeak__ join me to discuss: 💡 How the Bitcoin four-year cycle did not happen in a vacuum 👀 What gold's run implies for Bitcoin 🧏♂️ Why a...
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 3, 2026
Bitcoin's Cycle, Gold Signals, and Crypto's Stock‑Picker Future
Is the four-year cycle just the result of multiple coincidences? 👀 In this Unchained episode, Jason Pagoulatos and Jordan Yeakley join me to discuss: 💡 How the Bitcoin four-year cycle did not happen in a vacuum 👀 What gold's run...
By Laura Shin
News•Jan 3, 2026
XRP’s $1 Billion ETF Record Is Misleading, and One Hidden Flow Metric Explains Why Price Remains Stagnant
XRP spot ETFs have surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, but the token’s price has remained flat around $1.88. The article explains that AUM is a snapshot, while net creation flows—actual purchases of underlying XRP—drive price pressure. With roughly 600 million...
By CryptoSlate
Social•Jan 3, 2026
Bitcoin Needs 21‑Day MA Support to Break $91K
#Bitcoin is still stuck in the range, as a breakout upwards didn't happen. For me, a crucial level is the 21-Day MA to hold onto. If that does provide support and there's another attack of the $91K resistance zone in the...
By Michaël van de Poppe
Social•Jan 3, 2026
RISC‑V on Ethereum Would Be a Mistake; WASM Reigns
I'm convinced by this article that enshrining RISC-V into Ethereum would be a mistake. WASM is the standard for portable code. https://t.co/5DKXSoeXP2
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News•Jan 3, 2026
Coinbase Exec Defends CLARITY Act Delay: 'I Completely Understand'
Coinbase Institutional head John D’Agostino told CNBC he understands the delay of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, calling it a foundational bill for crypto’s growth. He contrasted its complexity with the simpler Genius Act and highlighted global regulatory momentum,...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 3, 2026
New Addition to Zcash Supporters Thread Highlights Social Impact
added a new entry to the end of my "Thread of crypto industry folks who see Zcash as a socially-positive community" https://t.co/rigU5fTDYZ
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Social•Jan 3, 2026
MSTR Stays Bearish; Another 28% Drop May Spark Demand
$MSTR is still in a downtrend after another RED weekly close 🔴 Another -28% and it would come into demand https://t.co/U9MVAuEHjM
By That Martini Guy
News•Jan 2, 2026
After Bitter Vote, Aave Founder Pitches a Bigger Future for DeFi Lending Giant
Aave founder Stani Kulechov responded to a contentious governance vote that rejected transferring the protocol’s brand and IP to the DAO, outlining a broader vision that goes beyond core DeFi lending. He highlighted opportunities in real‑world assets, institutional lending, and...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 3, 2026
Crypto Must Reward Long-Term Holders with Pro‑Rata Value
FWIW I agree strongly with the spirit of this. Mechanics need to be refined though Tad equities don’t offer a way to reward long term holders I think crypto teams should figure out ways to deliver super pro rata of value to...
By Kyle Samani
Social•Jan 3, 2026
ETH Breaks 21-Day MA, Poised to Outperform Bitcoin
$ETH looks great. It broke above the 21-Day MA and is likely starting a new uptrend. As long as it remains above the 21-Day MA, it's party time and I expect Ethereum to outperform #Bitcoin, which would then result into more...
By Michaël van de Poppe
News•Jan 2, 2026
Crypto Markets Move Higher After Holidays, Memecoins Outperform
Crypto markets rallied on Jan. 2 as risk appetite returned after two flat holiday weeks. Bitcoin rose about 2.2% to roughly $89,900, while Ethereum jumped 4.4% to $3,120. Memecoins led the gains, with PEPE up 30% and DOGE up 11%, pushing...
By The Defiant
Social•Jan 3, 2026
Last Day for Phemex $100 Voucher & Bonuses
PHEMEX END-OF-YEAR PERKS END TODAY 🎁 New sign-ups can claim a $100 position voucher, $20 trading bonus, and a VIP 2 trial, profits are withdrawable. Limited-time offer, details here 👇 https://t.co/BZTHjvVrv6 Trading involves risk. Always do your own research. https://t.co/eAASjs21QL
By That Martini Guy
Social•Jan 3, 2026
Jen Pays with USDC via Phantom on Polygon
Such an amazing video Jen uses her @phantom wallet to pay with @USDC on @0xPolygon
By Sandeep Nailwal
News•Jan 2, 2026
'Hundreds' Of EVM Wallets Drained in Mysterious Attack: ZachXBT
An on‑chain investigator reports that hundreds of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) wallets across multiple networks have been drained, with each victim losing less than $2,000. The likely entry point was a spoofed MetaMask email that delivered a phishing payload, according...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 3, 2026
Bitcoin Set to Rise in January if Above 21‑Day MA
Good morning everyone, Classi pullback on #Bitcoin during the weekend, whether or not this is being influenced by the attacks in Venezuela. The direction is clear for January: up we go, as long as #Bitcoin remains above the 21-Day MA.
By Michaël van de Poppe
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Rebated LP Fees Inflate Revenue, Not Sustainability
These “revenue” comparisons from Alex are so misleading. It’s worth being precise about how these models actually work Aero takes 100% of LP fees and rebates them back to LPs via token emissions / liquidity incentives. In practice, this looks like: “we...
By Hayden Adams
News•Jan 2, 2026
Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Credits Trump’s First Step Act for Early Prison Release
Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind the 2016 Bitfinex hack that stole roughly 120,000 bitcoin, was released from a five‑year sentence after serving just 14 months. He credited President Donald Trump’s First Step Act for the early release and reiterated his...
By CoinDesk
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Bitcoin Poised to Break $92K, Eyeing $100K
It's a pretty crucial level for Bitcoin, which is coming up. First of all: - Break the 21-Day MA for a trend switch. This has happened. - Break $92K and accelerate towards $100K. That's going to be an interesting one next week for #Bitcoin....
By Michaël van de Poppe
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Early Bitcoin Miners' Wealth Skews Today's Market Narrative
If you feel like many of the biggest, most confident voices in Bitcoin seem to come from a different universe…you’re not imagining it. A large share of the people who shaped this space early were stacking or mining Bitcoin between 2011–2016,...
By Natalie Brunell
News•Jan 2, 2026
BitVentures Makes First Crypto Mining Move Weeks After Nasdaq Rebrand
BitVentures Limited, formerly Santech Holdings, rebranded on Dec. 24 and within two weeks entered cryptocurrency mining by acquiring Bitmain Antminer hardware. The company secured 0.5 MW of power capacity across U.S. data centers to mine Bitcoin, Litecoin and Dogecoin, with deployment slated...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Early Bull Faith in BONK/SOL Fails as Market Shifts
"I could just own $BONK with faith back in 2023 and 2024, because I knew the bull market was very early. I knew $SOL was going to go up, and I didn't need any other justification to hold this other...
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Bitcoin Dominance Plunges; Altcoins Poised for Rally
$BTC.D Largest single day #Bitcoin dominance drop in over a month. Time for altcoins to make a run? https://t.co/dKAUYeRXn9
By Nebraskan Gooner
News•Jan 2, 2026
Bitcoin Pushes Above $90,000 as Traders Eye Change in Pattern
Bitcoin surged past the $90,000 mark, climbing about 2.5% in the last 24 hours and breaking the defensive trend that dominated late‑2025. Ether, Solana and XRP each posted gains near 4%, while crypto‑related equities such as Coinbase, Hut 8 and Galaxy...
By CoinDesk
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Hopeful for BTC and ETH's Bull Run
It would be absolutely amazing if $BTC and $ETH go on a big run, leaving everyone behind being bearish.
By Michaël van de Poppe
Social•Jan 2, 2026
SocialFi on Base Could Unlock a Billion New Crypto Users
“I think we're missing a massive consumer app in crypto, and the SocialFi angle (on the Base app) is fundamentally a massive use case that could onboard the next billion people.” - Jordan Yeakley https://t.co/EXt25W50Xq
By Laura Shin
News•Jan 2, 2026
Changing Regulations: What Users Should Know Before Buying Crypto in 2026
In 2026, crypto regulation tightens across major markets as the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation proposes a framework for banks to issue dollar‑pegged stablecoins, while the Federal Reserve lifts its ban on bank‑provided crypto services. Congress is set to pass...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Jan 2, 2026
My Floki Call Would’ve Net 23% Gains
I was bang on about $Floki If you listened to me you would have been up 23% in the last week…
By Layah Heilpern
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Extra Users Outvalue Cash on Company Balance Sheets
"The thinking is that, at some point, having an extra dollar on the balance sheet is less useful for the company than acquiring an extra user." - Jason Pagoulatos on World Coin model https://t.co/EXt25W50Xq
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 2, 2026
ZEC Behaved Like an On-Chain Coin During Rally
"It ( $ZEC ) effectively traded like an onchain coin for most of its initial rally, which, I thought, was really interesting. I was kicking myself for not recognizing that earlier." - Jason Pagoulatos https://t.co/EXt25W50Xq
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Post‑Hype TVL and Volume Surge Confirms Product‑Market Fit
"After ( $HYPE ) TGE, you actually saw TVL continue to increase. You saw trading volumes continue to increase, which clearly demonstrated product market fit, organic traction, etc." https://t.co/EXt25W50Xq
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 2, 2026
HYPE Praised for Strong Protocol and Business Fundamentals
"I really like $HYPE just from a protocol perspective, a fundamental business perspective." - Jason Pagoulatos https://t.co/EXt25W50Xq
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 2, 2026
BTC Breaks 21‑Day MA, ETH Outpaces Bitcoin
There we go. Finally, $BTC breaks through its 21-Day MA. The final resistance test before a $100K test is happening. Better part; $ETH is outperforming #Bitcoin. https://t.co/aFbuoq9dlW
By Michaël van de Poppe
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Oct 10 Market: No Winners, All Suffered Losses
"Everybody lost on 10/10 (Oct. 10) - nobody won. Shorts didn't really win. Longs didn't really win. Dip buyers didn't really win." https://t.co/EXt25W50Xq
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Losing Two Key Buyers Drives Bitcoin, Gold Dislocation
“When you remove two of these structural buyers off the market, it's kind of easy to understand or explain the dislocation in Bitcoin and gold over this 3, 6, 8-month period or whatever.” - Jason Pagoulatos https://t.co/EXt25W50Xq
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 2, 2026
2024 Market Lacks 2020 Liquidity Surge,
"It's not a market that we saw in 2020, where we just have massive liquidity stimulus, injections, and every alt coin on your watch list is up 10, 15, 20%." https://t.co/EXt25W50Xq
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Crypto Cycles Now Hampered by Lingering Liquidity Headwinds
“Past cycles have been driven by bigger trends outside of crypto, namely liquidity-based trends. And right now, we're starting to see a lot of those headwinds that have been present for the last year or so.” - Jason Pagoulatos on the four-year...
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Bitcoin's Price Action Mirrors Past Four-Year Cycles
“Price action does look eerily similar to past cycles. When you look at technicals or market structure, you have similar double peaks; long-term momentum indicators have started rolling over.” - Jason Pagoulatos on the four-year bitcoin cycle https://t.co/EXt25W50Xq
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Poll: Will Bitcoin and Crypto Close Year in Green?
POLL: Do you think Bitcoin and crypto will finish this year with a green yearly candle? $BTC $ETH $SOL $XRP
By Paul Barron
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Bitcoin's 2% Rise Sparks Overblown Twitter Hype
#Bitcoin up 2% today and Twitter is acting like it just broke a new all time high. We need to get hobbies. https://t.co/DEH4jHEVwR
By Nebraskan Gooner
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Bitcoin’s Log Chart Shows Unprecedented Bullish Trend
If you just zoom out and look at the #Bitcoin logarithmic chart it's the most bullish thing you ever did see. https://t.co/KXnEcZ1Noi
By Nebraskan Gooner
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Patience Pays: Late Buyers Getting Smoked on ZEC
$ZEC Cocky late buyers are getting smoked right now. This is why I said patience after target was reached. Got a lot of nasty comments about it. Still rejecting at resistance. Careful, if it loses that breakout level could drop hard. https://t.co/I77hYjXMam
By Nebraskan Gooner
Social•Jan 2, 2026
Bitcoin Must Surpass $90,300 to Trigger Real Pump
#Bitcoin Maybe a triangle here. Kind of an odd one with weird price action in here. I'd say it needs to break $90,300 to have a chance at a real pump. https://t.co/vLZGQaPfCA
By Nebraskan Gooner
Social•Jan 2, 2026
DECK Above $102 Support Signals Spring Upside
$DECK As long as it holds above $102 support has nice upside potential of this spring. https://t.co/kD2TmgsxJG
By Nebraskan Gooner