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Bitcoin is attempting to recover from recent losses after regaining the $95,000 threshold, a move that has brought some short-term optimism. The rally pushed BTC to its highest level in two months, but the recovery is far from complete.

In fact, Bitcoin is now facing a much tougher test. The range between $98,000 and $110,000 represents its most difficult resistance level so far.

Bitcoin holders have opportunities to sell

Dash (DASH) surged to the top among the top weekly performers among the top 300 cryptocurrencies, recording gains exceeding 100% and surpassing Monero (XMR).

This momentum signals an increasing demand for privacy coins and highlights DASH's potential to compete with Monero. Merchant adoption is accelerating, and improved accessibility are further supporting this trend.

Dash becomes the most traded privacy coin as weekly gains exceed 100%

Base, the self-custodial wallet and on-chain app ecosystem developed by Coinbase, is implementing a strategic shift toward a trading-focused approach.

Since its launch in July 2025, the Base app has attracted hundreds of thousands of users participating in activities ranging from trading and saving to on-chain creation and spending.

Base App adopts a trading-oriented vision, while still maintaining mini apps and creator coins

Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base, announced the change, explaining in detail that the app will now prioritize demand and distribution development for all types of tradable assets.

CoinGecko's CEO and co-founder, Bobby Ong, has issued a statement on the platform's future vision. He emphasized operational strength and a consistent commitment to transparency and long-term growth.

The statement comes as rumors circulate that CoinGecko is evaluating a potential sale.

Coingecko reaffirms its long-term vision despite rumors of a possible sale

According to recent leaks reported by informed sources, CoinGecko, an independent cryptocurrency data aggregator, is considering a potential sale at a valuation of around 500 million dollars.

Crypto whales are increasing their exposure to Chainlink (LINK) as the second spot ETF linked to the altcoin was launched this week.

The rise in institutional activity and large holders signals growing confidence in Chainlink's prospects. However, LINK has dropped over 1% in the past 24 hours, in line with the overall market decline.

The Bitwise Chainlink ETF debuts with inflows of $2.59 million

The Bitwise Chainlink ETF (ticker: CLNK) began trading on the NYSE Arca on January 14. CLNK has an annual management fee of 0.34%. However, Bitwise waives the fee for the first three months, up to a maximum of $500 million in assets.

Coinbase's sudden decision to withdraw support from the CLARITY Act has shaken both Washington and the crypto markets. This event caused the cancellation of a scheduled Senate Banking Committee session and reignited fears that crypto market structure reform in the United States could once again stall.

However, while the immediate reaction appeared to be political chaos, subsequent responses tell a more nuanced story.

The Clarity Act enters a crucial negotiation phase after Coinbase's withdrawal

Internet Computer (ICP) has increased by over 39% in the past week, outperforming major cryptocurrencies as investors reacted to the newly released MISSION70 whitepaper.

The document proposes comprehensive updates to reduce inflation by at least 70% by the end of 2026. This goal will be achieved through a combination of accelerating demand and supply-side reductions.

Internet Computer leads daily gains during the crypto market recovery

Monero (XMR) reached a new all-time high on Wednesday, surpassing the $797 threshold as investors poured into privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. This move capped a one-week rally that saw XMR rise over 50%, making it one of the top-performing assets in the crypto market.

The surge pushed Monero's market capitalization above $13 billion, positioning it slightly among the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market share. Trading volumes also increased sharply, as buyers rushed to gain exposure.

The CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, stated late Tuesday that the company can no longer support the U.S. Senate version of the crypto market structure bill after lawmakers introduced substantial changes to the CLARITY Act.

He stated that the Senate Banking Committee's draft 'breaks fundamental parts of the market structure' and creates risks for tokenized equities, DeFi, stablecoins, and open crypto markets.

The CLARITY Act has just changed

The increasingly widespread use of artificial intelligence-based tools to generate deepfake content has reignited concerns about public safety.

As the technology becomes more advanced and widely accessible, it also raises questions about the reliability of visual identity verification systems used by centralized exchanges.

Governments are taking action to limit deepfakes

Deceptive videos are rapidly spreading across social media platforms, further fueling fears of a new wave of disinformation and fabricated content. The growing abuse of this technology is increasingly undermining public safety and personal integrity.

Bitcoin surged past $97,000 on Tuesday, thanks to the return of large traders to the spot market after weeks of sell-offs driven by ETFs. This move brings the $100,000 threshold back into play and signals a shift in the market's key players.

Recent on-chain and derivatives data show that this rally is not driven by retail leverage. On the contrary, whales are accumulating Bitcoin on the spot market, while smaller traders are chasing the move through futures. This is important because spot-driven rallies tend to last longer.

U.S. President Donald Trump has presented the issue of Greenland as a priority for national security. However, beneath this rhetoric, the push appears to be closely linked to the interests of the American technology sector.

The vast territory of Greenland, its abundant mineral reserves, and its small population make it an intriguing gateway to essential resources for advanced industries. In this context, the prospect of a U.S. acquisition comes as no surprise. American technology billionaires have been among the main financiers of Trump's 2024 campaign. Support of this kind rarely comes without expectations.

The SEC has concluded its investigation into the Zcash Foundation and informed the nonprofit organization that it does not intend to recommend any enforcement actions or regulatory changes related to this matter.

This decision removes a long-standing legal uncertainty that has weighed on Zcash for over two years.

The investigation concludes after two years

ZEC reacted to the news. The token traded near $440, up about 13% for the day, with high volumes, as traders assessed a lower regulatory risk.

After surpassing the $3,300 threshold, Ethereum's price is now testing a technical zone that could determine whether the market is preparing for a run toward $4,000 or is poised for another pullback.

Meanwhile, some key indicators signal renewed optimism for 2026, reinforcing the likelihood of a move toward $4,000.

Ethereum tests the key resistance at $3,450 as $4,000 comes into focus

The price of Ethereum has already overcome a major hurdle after breaking above $3,300, but now faces a decisive test: it must reclaim $3,450. According to analyst Ted Pillows, once this level is reached, the path to $4,000 could be easily traversed.

Monero is experiencing a powerful run. The XMR price has increased by nearly 56% over the last seven days, and even after a slight correction, it remains up about 2.7% over the last 24 hours. The price is just under 1–2% below the all-time high, near $721.

If we extend the time horizon, the movement appears even stronger. In the past three months, Monero has risen by approximately 120%. The trend is clearly bullish, but the key question now is simple: will there be a pause before a new push toward the all-time high, or will 'gravity' start weighing down again?

XRP's price has experienced a sharp retracement in recent sessions, triggering a wave of panic selling across the market. The drop has intensified the bearish sentiment, with investors rushing to limit their losses.

However, this intense wave of selling has pushed XRP into oversold territory, a condition that often attracts buyers on dips in search of short-term recovery opportunities.

XRP holders are selling to prevent losses

On-chain data on profit/loss volume shows that losses have dominated XRP trading activity over the past 20 days. Many investors initially sold during slight price rallies, hoping to exit near breakeven. As the bearish trend persisted, selling pressure increased to avoid further declines.

The crypto market pump gained momentum after U.S. inflation data showed a stable number. The December CPI index rose 2.7% year-on-year, in line with expectations and still cooling down. This eased pressure on short-term rate cuts, boosting risk sentiment in the markets. And some crypto whales have taken note.

Nevertheless, whale movements were measured, not euphoric. Rather than chasing the pump, major holders were seen increasing exposure to three tokens, monitoring key technical levels, signaling preparation rather than blind risk.

The crypto market recorded significant gains today, as the US CPI index remained stable in December. This has driven Bitcoin to surpass the $95,000 mark in the past 24 hours.

While BTC is currently trading around this price, the altcoins that have benefited from it will likely see further gains.

BeInCrypto has analyzed three of these altcoins that show potential imminent rallies.

Pump.fun (PUMP)

The price of PUMP continues to closely follow Bitcoin, showing a strong correlation of 0.96 with the leading crypto market. As Bitcoin maintains its bullish momentum, the altcoin will benefit from the overall market strength. At the time of publication, PUMP is trading near $0.00281, reflecting an improving short-term sentiment.

Ethereum is showing renewed momentum. The price has risen nearly 7% in the past 24 hours and has extended its recent recovery, pushing significantly higher on the 12-hour chart.

This move was not random. Ethereum has now broken above a cup-and-handle formation, a pattern that often signals trend continuation when confirmed by volume.

The breakout brings the $4,000 area back into focus. However, although the structure appears constructive, several momentum and on-chain signals suggest the potential rally might not be without risks.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India has dismantled a suspected cryptocurrency fraud operation in the state of Maharashtra, causing losses to investors exceeding 4.25 crore rupees (approximately $472,000).

The agency carried out search operations at three locations in Nagpur on January 7 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

India's ED targets "Ether Trade Asia" in crypto fraud investigation

According to the press release, the locations were linked to Nished Mahadeo Rao Wasnik and his associates. The ED explained that Wasnik was at the head of a group allegedly involved in operating an unauthorized online platform called "Ether Trade Asia".