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Bitcoin dropped below $95K amid panic selling and shifting Fed rate expectations, though it may be too soon to call it a bear market.

Eric Trump shrugs off an extended crypto sell-off as American Bitcoin ramps up its holdings and climbs into the top ranks of public BTC treasuries. Eric Trump, a son of US President Donald Trump and co-founder of American Bitcoin, is undeterred by the recent downturn in the cryptocurrency markets, saying that volatility is the cost of achieving outsized returns.  “I think volatility is your friend,” Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview, as Bitcoin (BTC) briefly fell below $95,000 and stood about 25% lower than its early-October peak. The turbulence has been worse in the altcoin segment, with major assets down from 5% to 11% — part of a weakness that began with the Oct. 10 market crash, which wiped out some $19 billion in leveraged positions. Read more

Bitcoin has slid from early-November levels near $110,000 to trade around $96,000, with fear-zone sentiment, nearly $1 billion in ETF outflows and weaker spot depth aligning with 10x Research’s Bear Market Watch and a reset phase that now turns on liquidity, funding and flows. The post Bitcoin Slips Below $95k: 10x Research Maps The Reset While ETF Outflows Bite appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum has now broken back below the $3,200 mark after failing to hold the 100-day moving average. Despite the broader downtrend playing out over the past few weeks, the on-chain supply dynamic remains interesting. But technically, the buyers are losing ground fast as momentum shifts further in favor of the sellers. Technical Analysis By Shayan […]

Bitcoin has broken below the psychologically crucial $100,000 level, signaling that the bears are in full control. The next strong support on the downside is at $87,800. Key points: Bitcoin has broken below the psychological support at $100,000, opening the gates for a potential sell-off to $87,800. Several major altcoins are approaching their support levels but have failed to bounce with strength, increasing the risk of a breakdown. Read more

A major Solana treasury firm has just unveiled a $50 million share buyback, a move that signals strong confidence in a long-term Solana price prediction even as the market faces heavy selling.In a Thursday press release, Upexi, which previously allocated $300 million into Solana, confirmed that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase program […] The post Solana Price Prediction: Bullish Signal Flashes as Solana-Backed Firm Starts Buying Back Its Own Stock appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Trump family-backed American Bitcoin mining firm shared quarterly results on Friday, adding more volatility to its stock's performance.

Japan is advancing custody rules, Hong Kong is standardizing digitally native bond issuance, and Singapore has approved the first retail tokenized fund. The sequence is rules, issuance, and cash-like instruments. The link to crypto is not narrative but plumbing that reduces friction for collateral and settlement near BTC and ETH venues. Japan’s Financial Services Agency […] The post These 3 Asian markets have switched on tokenized finance faster than the US appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin drops to a six-month low as spot ETF outflows resume despite the US shutdown ending, signaling weak demand and renewed pressure on crypto markets. Cryptocurrency markets have extended their decline despite much-awaited political developments taking place in the US. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to end the record 43-day US government shutdown, after the bill passed through the Senate on Monday and was approved by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bill provides funding to the government until Jan. 30, 2026, and gives Democrats and Republicans more time to strike a deal on broader funding plans for the year ahead.   Read more

Alibaba has developed a deposit-token payment system and AI-driven subscription tools for cross-border B2B trade, as Chinese regulators have tightened restrictions on private stablecoins and encouraged bank-based tokenization aligned with Beijing’s digital finance priorities. The post Alibaba Develops Deposit Token to Sidestep China’s Fierce Stablecoin Crackdown: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

2Wai’s new “HoloAvatar” tool turns minutes of footage into lifelike replicas of deceased loved ones, igniting ethical alarms over consent, privacy, and the commercialization of grief.

Most crypto treasury companies today lack an operational business that generates cash flow to finance additional digital asset purchases. Real estate investor Grant Cardone is expanding its multifamily housing fund strategy that pairs a traditional commercial property with Bitcoin allocations, offering a hybrid approach to real estate and digital asset exposure. The company recently launched its fifth commercial multifamily investment property, a 366-unit multifamily housing complex that was purchased for about $235 million, with $100 million in Bitcoin (BTC) added to the fund, Cardone told Cointelegraph. Real estate’s low volatility, tax benefits, income generation and stable value combined with the high volatility of Bitcoin gives the fund the best of both worlds, allowing it to funnel rental income into more BTC purchases, Cardone said. He added: Read more

Ether price is at risk of a 23% drop to $2,500 if long-term investors maintain their current pace of selling. Cointelegraph explains what must happen for a bullish reversal to take place. Key takeaways: Long-term investors have been selling 45,000 ETH daily, increasing sell-side pressure. Ether’s 50-week EMA and bear flag breakdown target $2,500. Read more

Calling this the "easiest bear market ever," Haseeb Qureshi reminded traders of the forgotten horrors of 2022.

Strategy will add to its 640,000 Bitcoin holdings by continuing to buy amid a flash crash in BTC price, Michael Saylor said. Michael Saylor, executive chair of Strategy, denied reports that the company was offloading some of its Bitcoin amid a flash crash in the cryptocurrency’s price. In a Friday X post, Saylor said that there was “no truth” to a report claiming that Strategy reduced its overall Bitcoin (BTC) holdings by about 47,000 BTC, or $4.6 billion at the time of publication. Saylor said the company was continuing to buy Bitcoin as the price dropped by more than 4% in less than 24 hours, from more than $100,000 to less than $95,000. “I think the volatility comes with the territory,” said Saylor in a Friday CNBC interview. “If you’re going to be a Bitcoin investor, you need a four-year time horizon and you need to be prepared to handle the volatility in this market.” Read more

XRP Price Prediction has weighed a record $245M ETF launch, today’s 5% pullback, and a falling wedge pattern, with targets from $3.82 to $5.17 if support near $2.25–$2.40 holds, while traders have also examined high-yield alternatives such as the Pepenode (PEPENODE) presale. The post XRP Price Prediction: Price Pulls Back 5% as ETF Attracts $245M Day-One – Analyst Predicts $4 Breakout Soon appeared first on Cryptonews.

U.S. authorities secured several criminal convictions and gathered another $15 million in proceeds from North Korean crypto heists, the Justice Department said.

Strategy's co-founder and executive chairman described the company's hunger for Bitcoin as insatiable, while denying rumors of a recent sale.

Tether is expanding its commodity-trade lending after deploying $1.5 billion in credit, marking a deeper shift from stablecoin issuer to global finance player. Stablecoin issuer Tether is expanding its presence in commodity lending, with billions of dollars already deployed in the sector, according to CEO Paolo Ardoino.  In an interview with Bloomberg, Ardoino said Tether has extended about $1.5 billion in credit to commodities traders so far, providing financing in both cash and its USDt (USDT) stablecoin. The company is targeting traditional commodity trades, including agricultural products and oil, and plans to increase its exposure. “We are going to expand dramatically,” Ardoino said. Read more

A year prior to his death, the sex offender attempted to influence the Trump administration's crypto policy through Steve Bannon.