Speculation that Bitcoin whales are engaged in a massive reaccumulation phase has been significantly overstated, suggesting the digital asset market structure has not materially changed, according to onchain data from CryptoQuant. The popular narrative that large holders are aggressively buying Bitcoin (BTC) is misleading, said Julio Moreno, head of research at CryptoQuant. Much of the
Bitcoin corrections are becoming shorter but more aggressive as leverage, derivatives, and institutional participation compress market reactions and accelerate liquidity-driven moves. Summary Leverage and derivatives accelerate downside liquidations. Liquidity clears faster, compressing correction duration. Institutional participation stabilizes price more quickly. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price behavior has evolved significantly over recent market cycles. While early corrections were
In a move that could shape corporate Bitcoin adoption, index provider MSCI is set to decide whether to exclude companies holding significant Bitcoin reserves from its global benchmarks. The outcome, due January 15, may influence billions in forced selling and set precedents for how Wall Street views Bitcoin as a treasury asset. MSCI Inc., a
Japan’s 2026 tax reform will cut crypto rates to 20%, enable XRP and other crypto ETFs, and let traders carry losses forward three years. Summary Japan will tax specified crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum at a flat 20% from 2026, aligning them with stocks and investment trusts. New rules allow three-year loss carryforwards and
Bitcoin continues to grind sideways below the $90K level, showing signs of compression after weeks of chop. While there has been no significant bullish breakout yet, the price is pressing against key local resistances. Buyers are trying to reclaim control, but the lack of follow-through makes this a pivotal area to watch. Bitcoin Price Analysis:
Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee and settle in. 2025 was supposed to be Bitcoin’s breakout year. Bold predictions promised six-figure prices and even half a million dollars. Yet by year-end, the reality fell far short, exposing
Trade-offs between local institutions are expected to shape the digital euro’s final form, as debates continue over holding limits and privacy features. The EU Council recently announced that it is backing the European Central Bank’s digital euro design, which includes both online and offline functions. According to Apostolos Thomadakis, head of the financial markets and
Onchain analytics firm Nansen ranked Solana, BNB Chain, Base, Tron and NEAR Protocol as the busiest blockchains in 2025. Solana led the pack with 23.01 billion transactions, while BNB Chain followed with 3.89 billion. Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 Base handled 3.29 billion for third, as Tron trailed with 3.22 billion and NEAR came in fifth with
US Truflation data shows inflation falling aggressively, strengthening the case for rapid disinflation. As of January 1, 2026, Truflation reports year-over-year inflation at 1.955%, down sharply from 2.7% in December 2025. This sudden move places inflation below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and immediately revives expectations for interest rate cuts. Markets reacted quickly because inflation
Stability World AI, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform that merges AI agents with blockchain incentives, is excited to announce certain changes that help AI users make AI more ownable and controllable. Stability World AI believes the standard for success should not be based on speed and hype; rather, it should be based on the