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Crypto-whales are increasing their positions in Chainlink (LINK), as the second spot ETF linked to this altcoin has entered the market this week.

The growing activity of institutions and large holders shows increased confidence in the Chainlink outlook. Nevertheless, LINK has declined by over 1% in the past 24 hours, similar to the broader market drop.

Bitwise Chainlink ETF debuts with $2.59 million in inflows

The Bitwise Chainlink ETF (ticker: CLNK) began trading on NYSE Arca on January 14. CLNK charges a management fee of 0.34%. However, Bitwise does not charge this fee for the first three months on up to $500 million in assets.

Coinbase's sudden decision to withdraw support for the CLARITY Act caused significant stir in Washington and also in the crypto markets. This led to the cancellation of a planned markup in the Senate Banking Committee and raised new concerns that reforms to the U.S. crypto market structure could once again be put on hold.

Despite the political chaos, the response reveals a more nuanced picture.

Clarity Act in crucial negotiation phase after Coinbase withdrawal

Instead of disappearing, the bill has entered a difficult but deliberate pause. Lawmakers, industry leaders, and even the White House say this is a final step, not the end of the process.

Internet Computer (ICP) rose by more than 39% last week and outperformed major cryptocurrencies, as investors reacted positively to the new MISSION70 whitepaper.

The whitepaper proposes comprehensive updates aimed at reducing ICP's inflation by at least 70% by the end of 2026. They intend to achieve this through a combination of increased demand and lower ICP token issuance.

Internet Computer the biggest gainer today amid crypto market recovery

ICP has emerged as a standout winner in the crypto market. Data from CoinGecko shows that ICP gained nearly 26% in the past 24 hours. As a result, ICP ranked at the top of the daily leaderboard among the 100 largest cryptocurrencies.

Monero (XMR) rose on Wednesday to a new all-time high and surpassed $797, as investors massively bought privacy coins. This surge followed a week-long rally during which XMR increased by more than 50%, making it one of the strongest performers in the cryptocurrency market.

Due to this increase, Monero's market capitalization went above $13 billion and XMR briefly ranked in the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Trading volume also rose significantly as buyers rushed to purchase XMR.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Tuesday evening that the company can no longer support the version of the U.S. Senate's crypto market structure bill, after politicians made sweeping changes to the CLARITY Act.

He said the Senate Banking Committee's concept 'breaks important parts of the market structure' and creates risks for tokenized securities, DeFi, stablecoins, and open crypto markets.

Clarity Act just changed

Coinbase withdrew its support just hours before the Senate was to discuss the bill in committee.

The increasing use of AI-driven tools to create deepfake content is once again raising concerns about public safety.

As the technology becomes increasingly advanced and more accessible, questions are also arising about the reliability of visual identity verification at centralized exchanges.

Governments are taking action against deepfakes

Misleading videos spread rapidly on social media platforms, fueling growing concerns about a new wave of disinformation and fake content. The increasing misuse of this technology is increasingly undermining public safety and personal integrity.

Bitcoin rose above $97,000 on Tuesday, as large traders returned to the spot market after weeks of ETF-driven selling. This brings the $100,000 level back into view and shifts who is now driving the market.

Recent on-chain and derivatives data show this rise is not driven by retail leverage. Instead, whales are buying Bitcoin on the spot market, while smaller traders are following the move via futures. This is important, as rallies led by spot buyers tend to last longer.

The American president Donald Trump presents Greenland as a national security priority. But beneath this rhetoric lies primarily the influence of the American technology sector.

Greenland is large, rich in minerals, and has a small population. This makes the island attractive to industries that require important raw materials. In this light, the idea of an American takeover is hardly surprising. The tech billionaires from America were some of the key financiers of Trump's 2024 campaign. Such support almost never comes without expecting something in return.

The SEC has concluded its investigation into the Zcash Foundation and informed the non-profit organization that it has no intention of taking enforcement actions or proposing other regulatory changes regarding this matter.

With this decision, a years-long legal issue that has haunted Zcash for over two years disappears.

Two-year investigation concluded

The ZEC token rose on this news. The token was traded around $440, approximately 13% higher that day, with significant trading volume, as traders perceived less regulatory risk.

Monero has shown a strong upward movement. The XMR price has risen nearly 56% over the past seven days, and even after a slight decline, XMR is still up around 2.7% in the last 24 hours. The price is now only 1–2% below the all-time high of approximately $721.

If we zoom out further, the rise appears even more impressive. Over the past three months, Monero has increased by about 120%. The trend is clearly upward, but the key question now is simple: will there be a pause before the next all-time high is tested, or will gravity become significant again?

XRP price has experienced a sharp decline in recent sessions. This has triggered panic selling in the market. The drop strengthened the bearish sentiment, as investors rushed to limit their losses.

Yet, this strong selling wave has left XRP now oversold, a situation that often attracts dip buyers looking for short-term recovery.

XRP holders sell to avoid losses

According to on-chain profit-to-loss volume data, losses have dominated XRP trading over the past 20 days. Many investors sold earlier during small price increases, hoping to close their positions around break-even. When the downward trend continued, selling pressure increased to prevent larger losses.

The crypto market pump gained extra momentum after U.S. inflation figures remained stable. In December, the CPI rose 2.7% year-on-year, roughly in line with expectations and still cooling down. This reduced pressure for short-term rate cuts and led to greater risk appetite in the markets. And some crypto whales are paying extra attention.

The whale activity has so far been controlled and not euphoric. Instead of chasing the pump, large holders appear to be increasing their positions in three tokens based on key technical levels. This indicates preparation rather than reckless risk-taking.

The cryptocurrency market rose significantly today as the U.S. CPI remained stable in December. As a result, Bitcoin climbed above $95,000 over the past 24 hours.

BTC is currently fluctuating around this level, and altcoins benefiting from this are likely to rise further.

BeInCrypto has analyzed three such altcoins that may show further growth.

Pump.fun (PUMP)

PUMP's price continues to closely follow Bitcoin, with a strong correlation of 0.96 with the largest cryptocurrency. As long as Bitcoin maintains its upward momentum, this altcoin can benefit from the overall market strength. As of this writing, PUMP is trading around $0.00281, indicating improving short-term sentiment.

Ethereum is showing strength again. The price has risen nearly 7% over the past 24 hours, and the recovery continues, with a clear upward movement on the 12-hour chart.

This move is not random. Ethereum has now broken out of a cup-and-handle pattern, a pattern that often signals trend continuation when supported by volume.

Due to this breakout, the $4,000 level is back in focus. Nevertheless, even though the structure looks good, various momentum and on-chain signals indicate that this potential rally is not without risk.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India has acted against an alleged cryptocurrency scam in Maharashtra, resulting in investors collectively losing over Rs. 4.25 crore (approximately $472,000).

On January 7, the ED conducted raids at three locations in Nagpur, according to the rules of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002.

Indian ED scrutinizes “Ether Trade Asia” in cryptocurrency scam investigation

According to a press release, these locations are related to Nished Mahadeo Rao Wasnik and his associates. The ED explains that Wasnik was the leader of a group that may have managed an illegal online platform called “Ether Trade Asia”.

The XRP price rose after reports emerged that Ripple has received preliminary approval for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in Luxembourg.

This milestone in regulation is once again a significant step forward for the blockchain payments company as it continues expanding across Europe.

Ripple's European Strategy in Focus: XRP Remains on Track

Ripple stated that the Luxembourg financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), has given a first 'green light' for the EMI license, subject to a few outstanding conditions.

Cryptocurrency market liquidity became imbalanced in 2025, according to market maker Wintermute. Investor capital concentrated around a small group of tokens, while the rest of the market struggled to keep up.

Now that the crypto market is breaking away from usual cyclical patterns, the company has identified three key developments that, in their view, could drive broader market growth in 2026.

Crypto-liquidity was extremely heavy in 2025

In the 2025 report on the digital asset OTC market, Wintermute noted that the year put many assumptions in the cryptocurrency market to the test. A broader shift also became evident in how liquidity functions within the sector.

Onyxcoin has delivered one of the strongest performances among small-cap tokens since the beginning of the year. The XCN price has risen by over 116%, bringing the token back toward the $0.0100 region after months of weakness.

This sharp recovery shows renewed speculative interest and strong accumulation. However, rising profits among short-term holders now pose a new downward risk.

Onyxcoin holders are getting more supply

Data from on-chain HODL Waves reveals a strong shift in XCN ownership over the past two weeks. Addresses that purchased Onyxcoin between one and three months ago now hold nearly 37% of the circulating supply.

Dash (DASH) has once again drawn market attention. This privacy-focused coin rose over 30% in the past 24 hours and is now up more than 33% this week. DASH briefly touched the $68 level before the price slightly pulled back. Even after this pause, the DASH price continues to outperform the broader crypto market, indicating strength rather than exhaustion.

Yet, the rise isn't entirely without issues. Some indicators suggest the momentum still needs confirmation before Dash can make a larger leap. At the same time, several structural signals appear strong, reminiscent of a prior situation that preceded a 550% surge.

Bitcoin surged significantly this week, rising from around $91,000 on Monday to just above $95,000 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, on-chain data shows large amounts of BTC have moved into the main exchange wallets.

Due to this strong price movement, there is a lot of discussion, and some believe there may be a coordinated buying wave in the market.

Massive $6 billion in BTC inflows push Bitcoin toward $100,000

Data from on-chain analytics firm Arkham shows that Binance wallets alone received 32,752 BTC, distributed across both cold and hot wallets. Coinbase saw an increase of 26,486 BTC.