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DeFi TVL rebounded to $225B in Oct 2025, but retail users remain largely absent, indicating growth potential.

Stablecoins and yield-bearing products like sUSDS support on-chain liquidity exceeding $260B.

Mainstream adoption depends on simple, safe interfaces and fintech integration to reach everyday users globally.

Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave Labs, stated that 2026 will be a key year for DeFi adoption. The industry is moving closer to mainstream users through consumer-friendly interfaces like the Aave App. According to Kulechov, fintech integration with embedded DeFi features will further expand access for everyday users worldwide.

Current DeFi Sector and TVL Trends

Kolten, a contributor to Aave, reported that DeFi total value locked (TVL) peaked at $204 billion in late 2021. Following market disruptions, it rebounded to $225 billion in October 2025. While the increase was modest, it demonstrates persistent interest among crypto natives and early adopters. 

Kolten noted that this crowd alone is insufficient to drive significant expansion. Stablecoins have played a major role in maintaining onchain liquidity. USDT and USDC together hold over $260 billion, surpassing DeFi’s TVL. 

Yield-bearing stablecoins now represent over $20 billion in value, with products like sUSDS and sUSDe gaining traction. Real-world asset (RWA) integration also provides onchain yield backed by traditional financial instruments, although adoption remains concentrated among whales.

Retail Adoption Gap and Market Opportunity

Kolten emphasized that retail users are largely absent in DeFi, despite fintech apps managing trillions globally. Mobile neobanks hold over $2.4 trillion, highlighting a vast untapped audience for yield products. Successful protocols in 2025, including Aave, Ethena Labs and Pendle, attracted significant capital, showing that user demand exists when products are accessible.

Path Forward for DeFi Expansion

Over the next year, DeFi growth depends on simplicity and safety for mainstream users. Kulechov highlighted that everyday users require reliable, yield-focused products, rather than complex derivative instruments or repeated airdrops. Embedded DeFi through fintechs will facilitate wider adoption. 

Protocols optimizing for consumer experience are expected to capture new capital, while crypto-native-focused products may face limited growth. By combining yield-bearing stablecoins, RWAs, and user-friendly interfaces, DeFi aims to attract millions of retail participants, creating a broader market than previous TVL peaks.

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SOL 144 $-a çatdı, lakin şəbəkənin böyüməsi 30,2 milyondan 7,3 milyona düşdü, bu da kəsilmədə şübhələr yaradır.

Analitiklər 4 saatlıq EMAnın güclənməsi ilə qısa müddətli alıcı tínlərini görür, bu da bir çəkilişin olma ehtimalını göstərir.

145 $ müqavimət hələ də kritikdir; yüksək şəbəkə fəaliyyəti və istifadəçi iştirakı olmazsa artımın davam etməsi mümkün deyil.

Bu həftə Solana 144 $-a qədər yüksəldi və kritik 145 $ müqavimət səviyyəsinə daha yaxın oldu. Traderlar diqqətlə izləyir, çünki tokenun növbəti hərəkəti şəbəkənin impulsdan bərpa olunma qabiliyyətinə görə müəyyən olunacaq.

Santimentə görə, həftəlik yeni portfel sayı 2024-cü il noyabrda 30,2 milyondan indi yalnız 7,3 milyona endi. Bu zəif şəbəkə böyüməsini göstərir və SOL-un mənəvi olaraq kəsilməsinin olub-olmaması sualını yaradır. Xüsusilə Solana-nın tarixi qiymət hərəkəti on-chain fəaliyyətə yaxın bənzəyir, buna görə də bu göstərici traderlər və analitiklər üçün vacib bir qəribədir.

Russell 2000 2.600-un üstünə çıxaraq, maliyyə və Fed tədbirləri ilə təmin edilən yenidən likvidlik və investor riskə qarşı yaxşı hiss edilməsini göstərir.

Treasury geri alımları, ipoteka bonosu alışları və TGA buraxılışları ABŞ maliyyə bazarlarına pul əlavə edir.

Kripto əslində aşağı trenddədir, lakin gələcəkdə regulyasiya və artan riskə qarşı yaxşı hiss edilməsi gələcək bərpa üçün dəstək təmin edə bilər.

Bu həftə ABŞ bazarlarında Russell 2000 indeksi ilk dəfə 2.600-un üstünə çıxdı. Bitbull Nəzəriyyəsinə görə, bu hərəkət likvidlikdə artım və yenidən riskə qarşı yaxşı hiss edilməyi göstərir. Bu kəsilmə siyasət tədbirləri, maliyyə tədbirləri və treasury axınları ilə maliyyə sistemlərinə pul əlavə edildikdə baş verdi.

Kripto YouTube baxışları ciddi şəkildə azaldı, ki, kiçik investorların bazarı maraqlandırmaqdan imtina etdiyini göstərir.

Səhmdarlıq və zəif gəlirlər insanların qızıl və digər klassik investisiyalara yönəlməsinə səbəb oldu.

Bitcoin həyəcanı yavaş-yavaş yaxşılaşır, lakin investorların inamını saxlamaq üçün qiymətlər 90.000 dolların yaxınlığında qalmalıdır.

Kripto məzmununun istifadəsi ciddi şəkildə azaldı, gündəlik investor marağı barədə narahatlıq yaradır. Son üç ay ərzində kripto YouTube baxışları 2021-in yanvarından bəri ən aşağı səviyyəyə düşdü.

Chairman Tom Lee urges stockholders to vote YES to proposal #2 to support Bitmine's goal of growing ETH per share

Stockholders can find the latest information around voting YES and the Chairman's message on the Bitmine website

Bitmine staked ETH stands at 1,256,083 and MAVAN staking solution on track to launch Q1 2026

Bitmine remains the largest 'fresh money' buyer of ETH in the world

Bitmine now owns 3.45% of the ETH token supply, nearly 70% of the way to the 'Alchemy of 5%' in just 6 months

Bitmine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings + "Moonshots" total $14.0 billion, including 4.168 million ETH tokens, total cash of $988 million, and other crypto holdings

Bitmine will hold its Annual Stockholder Meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 15, 2026

Bitmine leads crypto treasury peers by both the velocity of raising crypto NAV per share and by the high trading liquidity of BMNR stock

Bitmine is the 67th most traded stock in the US, trading $1.3 billion per day (5-day avg)

Bitmine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK's Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas "Tom" Lee to support Bitmine's goal of acquiring 5% of ETH

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. ("Bitmine" or the "Company") a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network Company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash + "moonshots" holdings totaling $14.0 billion.

As of January 11th at 7:00pm ET, the Company's crypto holdings are comprised of 4,167,768 ETH at $3,119 per ETH (Coinbase), 193 Bitcoin (BTC), $23 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("moonshots") and total cash of $988 million. Bitmine's ETH holdings are 3.45% of the ETH supply (of 120.7 million ETH).

"2026 augurs many positive things for crypto with stablecoin adoption and tokenization driving to make blockchain the settlement layer of Wall Street, particularly favoring Ethereum," said Thomas "Tom" Lee of Fundstrat, Chairman of Bitmine. "We continue to view the leverage reset post October 10th, 2025 as akin to the 'mini crypto winter.' 2026 is the year crypto prices recover and with stronger gains in 2027-2028."

"In the past week, we acquired 24,266 ETH and still managed to increase our cash position by $73 million," continued Lee. "Bitmine only issues equity selectively and only at a premium to mNAV. We remain the largest 'fresh money' buyer of ETH in the world," stated Mr. Lee. "And when MAVAN launches its commercial operations, we will be the largest staking provider in the entire crypto ecosystem."

Bitmine released a special Chairman's message (link) explaining why Bitmine stockholders should vote to support the amendment to increase authorized shares ahead of the upcoming annual stockholder meeting on January 15, 2026 (the "Annual Meeting").

"Bitmine charter has an unusual feature requiring 50.1% of all shares outstanding to support a share increase. This is an extremely high bar and thus, makes it very difficult to get an authorized share increase. We need to pursue this increase now as Bitmine is soon to exhaust its current 500 million authorization. And when that happens, our ETH accumulation will slow. Thus, we need stockholders to approve proposal #2 to increase authorized shares," said Tom Lee. "Bitmine's sole focus remains creating stockholder value, achieving this by accretively acquiring ETH per share, and has only issued shares at mNAV premium, optimizing yield and income on its ETH holdings, and strategically investing the balance sheet on 'moonshots' and leveraging the company's strong community and market position to generate additional returns."

As of January 11, 2026, Bitmine total staked ETH stands at 1,256,083 ($3.9 billion at $3,119 per ETH). This is an increase of 596,864 in the past week. This is a fraction of the 4.17 million ETH held by Bitmine. The CESR (composite Ethereum staking rate, administered by Quatrefoil) is 2.81%. Bitmine is currently working with 3 staking providers as the company moves towards unveiling its commercial MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) in 2026. "Bitmine has staked more ETH than other entities in the world."

"At scale (when Bitmine's ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the ETH staking fee is $374 million annual (using 2.81% CESR), or greater than $1 million per day," stated Tom Lee. "We continue to make progress on our staking solution known as The Made in America Validator Network (MAVAN). This will be the 'best-in-class' solution offering secure staking infrastructure and will be deployed in early calendar 2026," continued Lee.

Bitmine crypto holding reigns as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc. (MSTR), which owns 672,497 BTC valued at $61 billion. Bitmine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world. 

Bitmine is now one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $1.3 billion (5-day average, as of January 9, 2026), ranking #67 in the US, behind Vistra (rank #66) and ahead of Cisco (rank #68) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (statista.com and Fundstrat research).

Bitmine will hold its Annual Meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 15, 2026. The company encourages stockholders to vote and attend its in-person Annual Meeting. Details and the agenda for the Annual Meeting can be found below:

Bitmine's Annual Meeting:

Location: Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Timing: 12:00pm-3:00pm PST

Agenda:

Elect eight (8) directors for the next year;

Approve the charter amendment to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock;

Approve the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan; and

Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the special, performance-based compensation arrangement for the executive chairman

Attending the Annual Meeting: Stockholders wishing to attend the Annual Meeting in person must register in advance at https://web.viewproxy.com/BMNR/2026 and follow the instructions provided. Registration must be completed and submitted no later than January 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

On the day of the meeting, please be ready to show your ticket and photo ID at the door for entry. If you have any questions, or need assistance with the registration process please contact Alliance Advisors at LogisticsSupport@allianceadvisors.com.

Voting: Stockholders can vote either in person at the Annual Meeting or by proxy whether or not you attend the Annual Meeting utilizing one of the following methods:

By mail: All stockholders of record who received paper copies of the company's proxy materials can vote by marking, signing, dating, and returning their proxy card.

By telephone: Please call the number listed on your proxy card and follow the recorded instructions. You will need the control number included on your proxy card.

By internet: Please visit https://AALvote.com/BMNR or, if you received printed copies of your proxy materials, scan the QR code located on your proxy card. You will need the control number included on your proxy card.

The telephone and internet voting facilities for the stockholders of record of all shares will close at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on January 14, 2026.

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Alliance Advisors at

1-855-206-1722 or BMNR@allianceadvisors.com 

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 9am-10pm EST

Saturday – Sunday: 10am-10pm EST

The Annual Meeting will be livestreamed on Bitmine's X account: https://x.com/bitmnr 

The GENIUS Act and Securities and Exchange Commission's ("the SEC") Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2025 as US action on August 15, 1971 ending Bretton Woods and the USD on the gold standard 54 years ago. This 1971 event was the catalyst for the modernization of Wall Street, creating the iconic Wall Street titans and financial and payment rails of today. These proved to be better investments than gold.

The Chairman's message can be found here:
https://www.bitminetech.io/chairmans-message

The Fiscal Full Year 2025 Earnings presentation and corporate presentation can be found here: https://bitminetech.io/investor-relations/

To stay informed, please sign up at: https://bitminetech.io/contact-us/

About Bitmine
Bitmine (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) is the leading Ethereum Treasury company in the world, implementing an innovative digital asset strategy for institutional investors and public market participants. Guided by its philosophy of "the alchemy of 5%," the company is committed to ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset, leveraging native protocol-level activities including staking and decentralized finance mechanisms. The company will launch MAVAN (Made-in America Validator Network), a dedicated staking infrastructure for Bitmine assets, in Q1 of 2026.

For additional details, follow on X:
https://x.com/bitmnr
https://x.com/fundstrat
https://x.com/bmnrintern

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This document specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding progress and achievement of the Company's goals regarding ETH acquisition and staking, the long-term value of Ethereum, continued growth and advancement of the Company's Ethereum treasury strategy and the applicable benefits to the Company. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including Bitmine's ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; Bitmine's ability to finance its current business, Ethereum treasury operations and proposed future business; the competitive environment of Bitmine's business; and the future value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Actual future performance outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond Bitmine's control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Bitmine's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 21, 2025, as well as all other SEC filings, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of Bitmine's filings with the SEC are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Bitmine undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

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Venezuela’s PDVSA now settles most oil exports in USDT, bypassing dollar banks blocked by U.S. sanctions.

Stablecoins account for an estimated 80% of Venezuela’s oil revenue, reshaping state cash flow under sanctions.

USDT is also widely used by Venezuelans for savings, remittances, and payments amid currency collapse.

Venezuela has turned to Tether’s USDT to keep oil revenue moving under U.S. sanctions. The shift began in 2020 and continues today. According to multiple reports, state oil firm Petróleos de Venezuela, or PDVSA, now settles most crude transactions using USDT instead of dollars through banks blocked by sanctions.

Oil Payments Change From Banks to Stablecoins

According to the Wall Street Journal, PDVSA started accepting USDT after losing access to dollar clearing systems. Buyers send payments directly to wallet addresses or through intermediaries that convert proceeds into Tether. Notably, this structure avoids correspondent banks and reduces exposure to frozen accounts.

Local economist Asdrúbal Oliveros said on a podcast that stablecoins now account for nearly 80% of Venezuela’s oil revenue. This estimate highlights how digital dollars have reshaped state cash flow. However, U.S. sanctions continue to target related activity.

Tether has stated it cooperates with U.S. authorities and freezes sanctioned wallets when required. Since then, several wallets linked to Venezuelan oil trade have been blocked. Nevertheless, USDT remains embedded in export settlements due to limited alternatives.

Maduro Case Brings Fresh Scrutiny

Scrutiny increased after Nicolás Maduro was arrested and detained in Brooklyn, according to reports. Maduro pleaded not guilty to narcotrafficking charges in U.S. federal court. The case renewed attention on financial channels linked to the Venezuelan state.

Adam Zarazinski, CEO of Inca Digital, said stablecoin use will likely persist despite enforcement actions. He noted that inflation and weak institutions sustain demand. However, he also warned these conditions allow sanctions evasion.

Ari Redbord, global policy head at TRM Labs, described stablecoins as dual-use tools. He said they function as civilian lifelines while also enabling restricted financial flows.

USDT’s Role Beyond the Oil Trade

Beyond exports, USDT plays a daily role inside Venezuela’s economy. Citizens use stablecoins for purchases, remittances, and savings. Researchers link adoption to capital controls and distrust in domestic banks.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino cited Venezuela’s currency collapse as a key driver. He said the bolivar lost 99.8% of its value against the dollar over ten years. Earlier efforts, including the oil-backed Petro token launched in 2018, failed due to low trust.

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Coinbase may withdraw support for the CLARITY Act if stablecoin rewards face restrictions on crypto platforms.

Stablecoins generated $247M for Coinbase in Q4; banning rewards could hit revenue and platform activity hard.

Banking groups warn stablecoin yields could siphon $6.6T from traditional banks, fueling DeFi vs. banking debate.

US crypto exchange Coinbase has escalated pressure on U.S. lawmakers over the CLARITY Act, warning it may withdraw support if the bill restricts stablecoin rewards. The exchange’s move reflects mounting tension between traditional banking interests and the fast-growing cryptocurrency sector. 

According to Bloomberg, “Coinbase may reconsider its support” for the bill should it limit stablecoin issuers from offering rewards on crypto platforms. The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to discuss the issue in a markup session this Thursday, making the debate increasingly urgent.

Coinbase has been clear in its strategy. Besides urging lawmakers to resist restrictions, the platform highlights the revenue potential of stablecoin rewards. In Q4 alone, stablecoins generated nearly $247 million for Coinbase, alongside $154.8 million from blockchain rewards. Circle’s USDC, for instance, allows users to earn around 3.5% yield, a figure that could drive significant platform activity. 

Consequently, a ban on such rewards would materially impact Coinbase and other trading platforms. Moreover, Coinbase has applied for a national trust banking charter, which could legally enable it to continue offering rewards under certain rules.

DeFi Provisions Spark Wider Debate

However, banking groups argue that stablecoin rewards could siphon trillions from the traditional financial system. The Treasury Department estimated in April that widespread stablecoin adoption could draw $6.6 trillion from banks. 

Furthermore, there was an anti-DeFi movement advertising on Fox News, urging the public to corner the senators in legislation related to the ban on DeFi provisions. The fight portrayed a larger conflict between the innovation of crypto and banking regulations.

Besides the financial stakes, political timing adds uncertainty. Analysts warn that the 2026 U.S. midterm elections could slow the CLARITY Act’s progress, possibly delaying passage until 2027 and final implementation until 2029. 

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott, however, maintains optimism, stating the bill can “deliver real results for the American people.” Meanwhile, the crypto community has mobilized, with Stand With Crypto claiming over 135,000 emails sent to senators to protect stablecoin rewards.

Future of Crypto Rewards Hangs in Balance

Therefore, the result of this legislative policy debate is bound to influence the Coinbase business model as well as the DeFi space in its entirety. In addition to this, the policy is also potentially changing the landscape of stablecoin economic incentives as well as the rivalry between the two sectors (crypto services and the banks).

Investors in the industry and users wait with bated breath while deliberations ensue later this Thursday, recognizing that a potential path for all of American crypto policy may be set by the CLARITY Act.

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South Korea lifted its 2017 ban, allowing listed firms and professional investors limited crypto access under new FSC rules.

Eligible entities can invest up to 5% of equity in top-20 cryptocurrencies on the country’s five regulated exchanges.

The move aims to boost liquidity and curb capital outflows as South Korea advances broader digital asset laws.

South Korea has moved to reopen crypto markets to corporations after nearly a decade of restrictions. On Sunday, local media reported that the Financial Services Commission finalized new crypto trading guidelines. The decision, disclosed in Seoul, allows listed companies and professional investors to invest under strict limits as part of the government’s 2026 Economic Growth Strategy.

New FSC Rules Define Corporate Crypto Access

According to Seoul Economic Daily, the Financial Services Commission shared the updated guidelines with its crypto working group on Jan. 6. The rules end a ban introduced in 2017, when regulators restricted institutional crypto activity over money laundering concerns. Under the new framework, eligible entities may invest up to 5% of equity capital annually.

Notably, investment options will be limited to the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Trading must occur on South Korea’s five largest regulated exchanges. Approximately 3,500 entities, including listed firms and registered professional investors, qualify once implementation begins.

However, regulators have not finalized whether U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins like Tether’s USDT will qualify. Additionally, exchanges must apply split trading methods and order size limits. These controls aim to reduce volatility as corporate liquidity enters domestic markets.

Market Impact and Industry Response

The guidelines mark the first institutional green light since 2017. Since then, South Korea’s crypto market has relied almost entirely on retail participation. According to reports, capital outflows reached 76 trillion won, or about $52 billion, as traders moved offshore.

By contrast, institutional activity dominates mature markets. Coinbase reported that institutions accounted for over 80% of trading volume in the first half of 2024. Industry participants expect the new access to improve liquidity, although flows may concentrate in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Despite support, some industry officials criticized the 5% cap as overly cautious. They cited the absence of similar limits in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, and the European Union. Critics also warned the rule could restrict digital asset treasury strategies.

Digital Asset Law and Next Steps

The Financial Services Commission plans to release final guidelines by January or February. Corporate trading is expected to begin later this year. Timing will align with the Digital Asset Basic Act, scheduled for introduction in the first quarter.

The legislation aims to formalize stablecoin licensing and support spot crypto ETFs. Separately, the government plans to process 25% of treasury transactions through a CBDC by 2030. These measures form part of South Korea’s broader digital finance strategy.

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Analyst identifies three bearish Bitcoin patterns, targeting $70K despite possible liquidity-driven upside to $97K–$107K.

He reports unprecedented insider selling since August 2025 and maintains short positions from $115K to $125K.

Markets await CPI, PPI, and a January 15 crypto vote, while Bitcoin’s medium-term outlook remains bearish.

Bitcoin entered the week above $90,000 as markets opened with modest gains across major cryptocurrencies. This is ahead of U.S. inflation data releases and a January 15 congressional vote. Analyst Doctor Profit outlined bearish structures and insider selling trends.

Bitcoin Technical Structures and Positioning

According to Doctor Profit, Bitcoin shows three concurrent bearish formations on weekly and monthly charts. He cited an active bearish divergence, a defined bearish flag targeting the $70,000 region, and a developing head-and-shoulders pattern. 

However, he noted liquidity concentration between $97,000 and $107,000, which could allow a temporary upside move. Doctor Profit stated that his primary downside target remains $70,000, with probabilities evenly split between two technical paths. 

He reported holding short positions from $115,000 to $125,000 and said he plans to add exposure only if prices revisit $97,000 to $107,000. He also referenced sustained insider selling since August 2025, describing the volume as unprecedented in his historical dataset.

Additionally, Doctor Profit highlighted stress within the banking system and silver-related liquidity pressures. He compared current conditions to a 2008-style environment, while confirming bullish exposure only to gold and silver. He added that upcoming policy outcomes would not alter his medium- to long-term Bitcoin outlook.

Inflation and Policy Events 

Meanwhile, the broader crypto market recorded a 0.73% daily increase in total cap. Weekly gains reached 0.84%, although the 30-day change remained slightly negative. Ethereum held above $3,100, while Binance Coin traded above $900 during the same period.

Attention now shifts to macroeconomic releases beginning with a scheduled FOMC official speech on Monday. On Tuesday, January 13, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish December CPI data, previously reported at 2.7%. 

Analysts also monitor Wednesday’s January 14 PPI release for wholesale inflation trends. Later in the week, U.S. jobless claims data and the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet update will offer further liquidity insights. 

Separately, lawmakers vote on the CLARITY Act on January 15, which addresses crypto regulatory oversight. Markets continue to watch these developments closely as the week progresses.

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Crypto market expands by $120B, due to sustained capital inflow and structural strength.

Market consolidates above $3T, a sign of ongoing rotation in preparation for the next growth phase.

Stablecoin balances rise on exchanges, is a signal of capital recycling within the crypto space.

In 2026, Crypto market has added roughly $120 billion in total capitalization. This shows persistent and ongoing inflows. The market is in a consolidation above $3 trillion. This reflects a healthy rotation in preparation for further expansion. Still, sentiment remains cautious but constructive.

Capital Flow and Market Strength

The crypto market opened 2026 with strong participation, pushing total capitalization from about $2.93 trillion to over $3.18 trillion. Therefore this broad-based expansion was not a short-term spike.

Recent pullbacks toward $3.05 trillion is due to rotation of capital. Long upper wicks near the highs reflect profit-taking, due to the absence of panic selling indicates market resilience.

Price is stabilizing above its early-year baseline, showing structural strength. The $3.00–3.05 trillion range now serves as a liquidity magnet, where buyers and sellers position themselves for the next move.

https://twitter.com/Cointelegraph/status/2009830068508311979?s=20

Market consolidation in this zone represents absorption of gains before another leg higher. Sideways movement should not be read as stagnation, but as preparation. Strong hands are defending current levels, which supports renewed growth.

The path toward $3.15–$3.20 trillion remains open if current levels hold. This reflects a market in consolidation, not exhaustion, with capital inflows continuing to support valuations.

Sentiment Analysis and Psychological Trends

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index provides insight into market psychology across cycles. Historically, extreme fear aligns with macro bottoms, after prolonged greed phases.

This divergence indicates a maturing market that shakes out weak hands and prevents short-term euphoria. Entering 2026, the index has cooled sharply despite elevated prices. 

Holding price levels amid declining sentiment reflects cautious optimism. Traders remain reactive and headline-driven rather than driven by excessive enthusiasm.

Such sentiment behavior allows trends to persist longer. Extreme fear has previously marked buying opportunities, while sustained greed supports ongoing trends.

Market observers note that the current psychological environment favors continued accumulation without emotional excess, reinforcing the foundation for future growth.

Stablecoins and Capital Recycling

The Stablecoin to Bitcoin exchange balance chart shows latent buying power and market readiness. Rising stablecoin holdings indicate capital waiting on exchanges rather than leaving the market.

During prior cycles, increases in stablecoin balances coincided with major inflection points. For instance, in late 2022, a spike preceded Bitcoin’s macro bottom,and fueled subsequent advances in 2023–2024.

From 2024 into 2025, the ratio declined gradually as capital rotated into BTC exposure. This pattern reflected structured accumulation and healthy bull-market behavior.

Heading into 2026, stablecoin balances are rising again while Bitcoin remains elevated. This signals that profits are being realized into stablecoins, with funds staying within the ecosystem for redeployment.

Market participants are effectively recycling capital rather than exiting. Such dynamics historically appear in mid-cycle consolidations, suggesting readiness for the next growth phase.

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Hyperliquid HYPE yüksələn kanaldan düşür, $22 və $19 yaxınlığında daha aşağı texniki məqsədlər göstərir.

Yığınlı həcm dəyişikliyi mənfi qalır, ki, kiçik və böyük ticarətçilərin agresiv satışlarını göstərir.

Hyperliquid, qiymət zəifliyi baxımından, bütün blok zincirlərində komissiyalarda liderdir, bu da davamlı ticarət tələbini təsdiqləyir.

Hyperliquid HYPE, yeni texniki təzyiq altında, qarşıt trend nümunələri yaranarkən, aşağıya doğru gedir. Eyni zamanda, on-chain məlumatları protokolun bütün zincirlər üzrə komissiyalarda lider olduğunu göstərir, bu da intensiv ticarət fəaliyyəti və davamlı istifadəçi iştirakını göstərir.

Tokenləşdirilmiş səhmlərin bazar kapitalizasiyası $16M-dan $800M-a qədər artıb, bloklanın maliyyəsində sürətli struktur qəbulunu göstərir.

Tələb 24/7 ticarət, daha sürətli təminat və bazar məhdudiyyətləri ilə qarşılaşan beynəlxalq investerlərə giriş səbəbindən qarşılanır.

Backed Finance və Kraken kimi platformalar tərəfindən nəzarət olunan xəzinə və real səhmlər təminatı ilə inkişafı dəstəkləyirlər.

Tokenləşdirilmiş səhmlər əhəmiyyətli səviyyəyə çatdı, 2026-cı ilin başlarında təxminən $800 milyon bazar kapitalizasiyasına çatdı. Artım bloklanın əsasında səhmlərə çatmağın artan qəbulunu göstərir, gəncliklər və kripto-nəmət effektivliyini birləşdirir.

SUI, düzəliş bərpa edən struktura qarşı müəyyən edilmiş müqavimət zonasına daxil olur.
• SOL nisbi güclüyünü saxlayır və geniş bazar konsolidasiyası dövründə yüksək minimumları saxlayır.
• Bitcoinin 92.000 dolları bərpa etməsi, daha geniş altkoin genişlənməsi üçün qısa müddətli tetikleyici olaraq qalır.

SUI qiymət analizi, bərpa hərəkətini mövcud müqavimətə qarşı qoyan texniki qərar nöqtəsində tokenu yerləşdirir. Eyni zamanda, Solana nisbi güclüyünü göstərir, while Bitcoinin 92.000 dollar səviyyəsi dominant bazar istinad nöqtəsi kimi qalır.

SYRUP trendi günlük diaqramda uzunmüddətli kanal dəstəyi üzərindən geri qayıtdıqdan sonra kritik müqavimətə yaxın gedir.

Qısa müddətli struktura baxmayaraq, mövqeyi momentum göstəriciləri psixoloji müqavimətə yaxın soyumaqda göstərir.

Tərəzilər 0.4016-nı kəsilmə təsdiqləməsi və ya itirilməyə görə çəkilmə scenariyini izləyir.

SYRUP qiymət analizi, qiymətin uzunmüddətli müqavimətə yaxınlaşdığı müddət ərzində qərər verən texniki zonaya yönəlir. Bazar strukturu bərpa potensialını göstərir, lakin qarışıq momentum göstəriciləri tərəzilərin təsdiqləməyə, gözləməyə yönəlməsini saxlayır.

BitMine bu gün $266 milyon ETH hərəkət etdirdi, böyük miqyaslı stakingin, bazar çıxışlarının deyil, göstərilməsi.

Başçı Tom Lee, 2026-cı ilin başlanğıcında ETH-nin $7.000–$9.000 olacağını, uzun müddətli potensialın $20.000-ə qədər yüksələ biləcəyini proqnozlaşdırır.

Analit Snyder zəif hekayət pumpaları barədə xəbərdarlıq edir; traderlər likvidlik triqgerlərini diqqətlə izləməlidirlər.

BitMine Ethereum-da böyük hərəkət etdi, keçən üç həftədə $3.3 milyard staking etdi. Şirkət bu gün yalnız $266.3 milyon ETH ötürdü, staking üçün istifadə olunan BatchDeposit müqaviləsinə yönəldildi.

Analit Ted BitMine ilə əlaqəli kassalardan son ETH axınlarını göstərir, bu da bazar çıxışları deyil, strategiya təyinatını göstərir. Təxminən 11 saat əvvəl dörd əsas ötürülmə baş verdi, hər biri 19.000-23.000 ETH arasında, hər biri 59 milyon dollar - 71 milyon dollar qiymətində idi. Bütün bu hərəkətlər 86.000 ETH-dən çoxa çatdı.

Bitcoin $87,200 support defines current market structure and short-term directional bias for price action stability.

A daily close below $87,200 may expose liquidity toward $80,600 and deeper historical demand zones.

Whale positioning on Bitfinex suggests leverage reduction while price stability remains intact.

Bitcoin's $87,200 support has emerged as a decisive technical level. Market structure, resistance zones, and leverage dynamics now guide expectations for near-term direction.

Structural Support Defines Market Balance

A recent post by Ali Charts described $87,200 as a line separating stability from acceleration lower. The level reflects higher lows, signaling buyers continue absorbing sell pressure.

As long as Bitcoin trades above this area, consolidation remains constructive rather than corrective. Market participants view this behavior as compression rather than exhaustion.

https://twitter.com/alicharts/status/2009398711437209782?s=20

A daily close below the level would shift market structure. Such a move would confirm trendline failure and invite momentum-driven selling.

Once broken, liquidity appears sparse until the $80,600 region. Below that zone, historical demand rests between $72,935 and $69,230.

This downside path reflects prior accumulation areas rather than arbitrary targets. Price often revisits such zones during broader corrective phases.

Resistance Zones Frame Upside Potential

While support holds, resistance remains defined between $92,700 and $96,800. This band previously acted as a base earlier in the cycle.

Ali Charts noted that markets frequently retest former support zones after breakdowns. These areas often determine whether recovery or rejection follows.

A push into this region could be driven by short covering and sidelined liquidity. Such moves typically occur during compressed trading ranges.

https://twitter.com/TedPillows/status/2009278211226534375?s=20

If momentum builds, price could extend toward the $98,000 to $100,000 psychological range. Profit-taking historically intensifies near such round levels.

Rejection near these highs would still fit a corrective structure. A subsequent loss of $87,200 would then confirm a lower high pattern.

This sequence would align with broader consolidation rather than immediate trend reversal. Price behavior near resistance remains central to near-term bias.

Whale Positioning Signals Absorption

Another observation shared by Ali Charts focuses on Bitfinex whale behavior. Large traders have begun reducing leveraged long positions.

Historically, similar reductions followed extended accumulation phases. In prior cycles, these shifts preceded upside expansions rather than declines.

The reasoning centers on leverage management. Whales often de-risk during strength while maintaining spot exposure.

https://twitter.com/cryptorover/status/2009576507681943693?s=20

Current data shows longs declining while Bitcoin price remains stable. This divergence suggests selling pressure is being absorbed efficiently.

Such absorption reduces overcrowded positioning and stabilizes funding conditions. This environment often supports spot-led advances.

If historical patterns repeat, comparable percentage gains could target the upper $90,000 range. Price stability during leverage reduction remains notable.

Bitcoin $87,200 support therefore stands at the center of technical structure, resistance testing, and positioning dynamics. Market direction depends on its preservation.

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Tom Kruise internetin parçalanmasını, globalizmin zəifləməsini və enerji, hesablama və rəqəmsal suverenitet üzərində artan diqqəti proqnozlaşdırır.

Vitalik Buterin “korporativ çirkinlik veb”-i xəbərdarlıq edir və istifadəçi diqqətini və avtonomiyanı qorumaq üçün kriptografiya və məxfilik alətlərini tələb edir.

Zaxari Uilyamson reklamla məşğul olunan incentivlərin vəzifəsini zəiflədən, istifadəçi suverenitetinə doğru yol kimi sıfır bilgi sistemlərini göstərir.

2024-cü ilin sonlarından 2026-cı ilin başlarına qədər verilmiş bir sıra açıq ifadələr texnologiya gücünün necə böyüyəcəyinə dair bir dəyişikliyi göstərmişdir. Bazar komentatoru Tom Kruise coğrafi-politik, işgüzarlıq və internetin strukturunu əhatə edən uzun müddətli proqnozlar vermişdir. Ethereumun yaradıcısı Vitalik Buterin və Aztec-in yaradıcısı Zaxari Uilyamson daha sonra onlayn cavab vermiş, rəqəmsal suverenitet, korporativ incentivlər və istifadəçi avtonomiya mövzularında narahatlıqlarını izah etmişlər.

ICP uzunmüddətli mötərək bir vəzilə yaradır, bu da $14-dan yuxarı qiymət çıxışı üçün potensial göstərir.

ICP şəbəkəsində ümumi ünvanlar sabit şəkildə artır, bu da artan qəbul və istifadəni göstərir.

Tokenomikaya nəzarət edilən təchizat daxildir, yanğınlar gündəlik istehsalın 65%-dən çoxunu qarşılayır.

Internet Computer ICP uzunmüddətli birləşmə dövrünə daxil olub, enən vəzilə nümunəsi yaradıb. Texniki və on-chain məlumatlar güclü yuxarı çıxış üçün potensial göstərir.

ICP Texniki Tətbiq Potensial Artım Seçimini Göstərir

Internet Computer ICP Mart 2024-də açıq bir enən vəzilədə birləşməyə davam edir. Struktura aşağı yüksəkliklər və aşağı enişlər əmələ gətirir, bu da azalan kənar momentumu göstərir.

Stablecoins can cut costs and speed cross-border payments, boosting financial inclusion in underserved regions.

Currency substitution and market volatility remain major risks, requiring strong international regulatory coordination.

Collaboration between banks, regulators, and policymakers is crucial to safely harness stablecoins’ global potential.

Stablecoins are gaining influence in global finance, creating both opportunities and risks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. With a market capitalization of about 10 percent of Bitcoin, these digital assets are increasingly linked to mainstream financial markets. 

As explained by the IMF, stablecoins can make cross-border payments faster, lower in cost, and more inclusive. But concerns are being raised regarding the impact of growing stablecoins on currency substitution, capital flow volatility, and financial integrity. Experts at the IMF are now calling for regulatory action towards using stablecoins for the benefit of global finance in a safe and sound way.

Apart from minimizing transaction costs, stablecoins can also make cross-border money transfers easier by making correspondent banking chains shorter. This is because current cross-border money transfers involve several banks, different time zones, and large transaction costs. 

Remittance transfers, for example, charge up to 20 percent of the amount sent. This problem would be solved with stablecoins, which are collateralized with liquid instruments such as U.S. treasury bonds and are pegged to the U.S. dollar.

Moreover, Asia leads global trading volumes, while Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East show the highest usage relative to GDP. Consequently, stablecoins are positioning themselves as a key tool for financial inclusion and innovation.

Opportunities and Use Cases

Today, most stablecoins facilitate cryptocurrency trading, acting as a bridge to conventional currencies. Additionally, they could foster retail digital payments where banks are less active. By promoting competition with traditional payment providers, stablecoins could lower costs and diversify products. 

Many developing countries are already leapfrogging conventional banking, leveraging mobile phones and tokenized digital money. Hence, stablecoins could enhance financial access and encourage innovative services across the globe.

Risks and International Challenges

However, stablecoins carry significant risks. Their value can fluctuate if reserves lose worth or users lose confidence, potentially causing market instability. Currency substitution may reduce a central bank’s ability to manage monetary policy, particularly in emerging economies. Furthermore, pseudonymous transactions make stablecoins attractive for illicit purposes like money laundering.

Despite this, there still seem to be inconsistencies in regulatory frameworks, which create arbitrage opportunities for issuers to set up shops in regions with light oversight. It is on this basis that the IMF has called for international collaboration in this endeavor through the Financial Stability Board and BIS to improve oversight and fill the gaps in data.

Stablecoins have come to stay, but the level of adoption in the future remains in question. Some of the providers could carve out a place for themselves as the global leader, while conventional banks could also look at creating digital currencies. Improvement of the payment infrastructure could be the cheapest option.

As IMF experts conclude, “Turning stablecoins into a force for good in the global financial system will require concerted actions by policymakers.”

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Tether registered the Hadron trademark in Russia, securing exclusive rights for blockchain financial services through 2035.

Hadron supports tokenization of stocks, bonds, and other assets, expanding Tether’s asset tokenization strategy.

The approval aligns with Russia’s planned crypto regulation changes expected in the first half of 2026.

Tether has registered a trademark in Russia for its asset tokenization platform, Hadron, according to RIA Novosti. The filing received approval from Rospatent in January 2026. Tether is seeking trademark protection for blockchain-based financial services tied to Hadron.

Trademark Filing and Approved Scope

According to RIA Novosti, Tether filed the Hadron trademark application with Russia’s patent office in October 2025. Rospatent approved the request in January 2026. As a result, Tether holds exclusive rights to the trademark until October 3, 2035.

The trademark features a distorted hexagon with three smaller hexagons inside. Notably, the registration allows use across several blockchain-related financial services. These include cryptocurrency trading, exchange services, transfers, and payment processing.

In addition, the trademark covers financial information and advisory services related to cryptocurrencies. It also applies to blockchain-based financial operations conducted within Russia. This protection grants Tether legal control over Hadron branding in the Russian market.

Hadron Launch and Tether’s Stablecoin Business

Tether launched the Hadron platform in November 2024. The platform enables tokenization of assets such as stocks, bonds, and rewards points. According to RIA Novosti, Hadron supports a wide range of real-world asset conversions.

Tether Limited issues multiple stablecoins pegged to real-world assets. These include tokens linked to the U.S. dollar, the euro, and gold. However, USDT remains the company’s largest product.

As of January 2026, USDT held an estimated market capitalization of about $187 billion. It ranked third among all crypto assets globally. Within the stablecoin category, USDT maintained the largest market share.

Registration Timing and Russian Regulation

The trademark registration comes as Russia prepares broader cryptocurrency regulation. According to previous disclosures, lawmakers aim to adopt new rules in the first half of 2026. These changes follow a gradual policy shift during 2025.

Earlier steps included proposals from the Central Bank of Russia. In March, it suggested an experimental regime for cross-border crypto payments. Later, it allowed crypto derivatives for qualified investors.

By December, the central bank outlined plans to recognize cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as monetary assets. Notably, these regulatory developments align with Tether’s trademark approval timeline.

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