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🚨 BREAKING: 🇺🇸 FED CHAIR POWELL IS STILL SCHEDULED TO GIVE A "BIG" SPEECH DESPITE SHUTDOWN TOMORROW

Markets don’t fear the speech, they fear the signal behind it.

Powell speaking during a shutdown means messaging matters more than policy.

Will he calm markets or test their conviction again?

EXPECT HIGH VOLATILITY!

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$DF
$DYDX

Someone launched a coin and spent seven hours buying it from… themselves. Waited for others to join, nobody did, then rage-sold it all.

I wonder what that was. A tragic little DeFi drama, or a noble act saving the world from one more shitcoin?

$DOGS
$NOT
$BONK

Ripple (XRP) Announces Significant Step Towards Entering the European Market.

Following its move regarding the UK last week, Ripple (XRP) has released another announcement this week concerning the European Union market.

Ripple (XRP) announced a significant step in its expansion strategy within the European Union. The company stated that it has received preliminary approval from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg’s financial regulatory body, for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license.

Ripple stated that this development is a critical milestone in scaling its Ripple Payments product across the EU. With this licensing process, the company aims to expand its institutional-level digital asset infrastructure in Europe.

The company stated that it has obtained more than 75 licenses and registrations to date, processed a total transaction volume exceeding $95 billion, and has access to approximately 90% of the daily global foreign exchange (FX) markets.

The statement also noted that the European Union has taken a leading role in creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, and that Ripple supports financial institutions in this process, facilitating their transition from pilot programs to commercial scale. The company stated that it aims to unlock trillions of dollars of idle capital by bridging the gap between traditional and digital finance.

The price of XRP has increased by 1.62% in the last 24 hours.

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Over the past six months, the Bitcoin holdings of public and private companies have increased from approximately 854,000 Bitcoin to around 1.11 million Bitcoin.

This represents an increase of nearly 260,000 Bitcoin, or roughly 43,000 Bitcoin per month.

The data highlights the continued expansion of companies' use of Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

$BTC

Bitcoin ETFs See One of Their Strongest Days of Inflows.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of $830 million in a single trading session.

The largest share of these inflows went to the BlackRock ETF (IBIT), which alone attracted $648 million of the total.

$BTC

🚨 Bitwise Chainlink ETF Approved.

📈 The Bitwise Chainlink ETF has been approved for listing on the NYSE Arca exchange and will begin trading tomorrow.

The fund provides regulated exposure to the @Chainlink token through traditional markets.

$LINK

LIQUIDITY IS BUILDING TO THE DOWNSIDE.

Heavy liquidity is sitting around $92,500–$93,300.

they flush out weak leverage and set a stronger foundation. a dip to $92.5k would be a gift, not a threat.
bullish on bitcoin's ruthless efficiency in resetting for the next leg.

Would BTC dip to grab liquidity before the next leg up?

Liquidity clusters at $92.5k–$93.3k are just resting orders waiting to be swept. The question for any trader is: does your system have the conviction to fade the initial dip if it triggers those stops, or are you designed to exit and re-enter? Liquidity hunts are profitable only if you can recognize them in real time.

Trump nominating Paul Atkins as SEC Chair = pro-crypto legend replacing Gensler. Regulatory clarity + innovation flood incoming 2026—$BTC & alts about to explode.

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$TRUMP

Mantra restructures and cuts staff after OM token collapse and tough year.

Mantra, a blockchain project, is restructuring and downsizing its staff following the collapse of its OM token and market challenges in 2025. The company faced significant pressure on its business model due to these issues. The decision to cut staff comes as a response to the tough year and financial strain. This move highlights the impact of market volatility on crypto projects and their workforce. Mantra's restructuring sheds light on the challenges faced by companies in the crypto space during turbulent times. It underscores the importance of adaptability and resilience in the ever-changing crypto market landscape.

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🚨 Crypto Market Adds $130 Billion in 24 Hours!

The crypto market capitalization surged by $130 billion in the last 24 hours, reflecting a return of liquidity and strong buying momentum.

🔥 Bitcoin led the way, adding $78.5 billion, as confidence improved and funds flowed back into major assets.

$BTC
$XMR
$DASH

👀 All eyes are on the Supreme Court's decision today regarding Trump's tariffs.

🇺🇸 Estimates indicate a 73% chance that the US Supreme Court will rule Trump's tariffs illegal.

$TRUMP
$DASH
$BERA

Memecoin Dominance is back around all-time lows.

the last time I flagged this was on December 23, when I highlighted how similar lows in 2024 triggered a 440–2,500% rally in $BONK , $FLOKI, $WIF, and $PEPE

we experienced an early-January memecoin melt-up a week later: $USELESS, $PEPE, $BONK , and FARTCOIN pumped 50–120% in a few days, and the entire sector added over $10 billion to its market cap

$BTC is now starting to break out from a key level, majors are beginning to look attractive for the first time in months, and sentiment in crypto is starting to pick up again

however, memecoin dominance is once again around the levels seen on December 23, as well as in February 2024—just before the entire sector experienced a melt-up and several major memecoins went on parabolic 1,000%+ rallies

this setup is pointing to an imminent, sector-wide melt-up in memecoins

i’m positioned in the following memecoins because I expect them to aggressively outperform everything else:

- $USELESS

- $BONK

- $FLOKI
- $FARTCOIN

what other memecoins would you add to the list?

The Date for FTX’s $2.2 Billion Distribution Has Been Set – It Could Impact the Cryptocurrency Market.

The date has been set for the $2.2 billion payment that the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX will distribute to its creditors.

The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has announced a new payment schedule for its creditors. According to information shared by Sunil, who is known for posting on behalf of FTX creditors, the company is preparing to make a new distribution of approximately $2.2 billion.

According to the shared schedule, the registration date for distribution is set as February 14, 2026. Payments are planned to be delivered to creditors on March 31, 2026. This distribution will be the newest payment installment made so far in the bankruptcy process.

Looking back at previous payments, FTX first distributed approximately $454 million on February 18th for claims under $50,000. This was followed by a comprehensive payment of $5 billion on May 30th, covering both small and large-scale claims. The third distribution took place on September 30th, with a total of $1.6 billion allocated to both claim groups.

On the other hand, a striking post was made from the long-dormant X account belonging to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. In a 14-page document published by Bankman-Fried, it was claimed that FTX “never went bankrupt” and could have had a portfolio worth $136 billion today if legal proceedings hadn’t been initiated. However, lawyers and former creditors stated that this defense is a repetition of arguments already rejected by the courts in 2023 and 2024. They also pointed out that judicial investigations have revealed billions of dollars missing from customer funds.

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$BERA

Crypto market structure bill could sharply expand U.S. financial surveillance.

Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, said the scope of the proposed changes could mark the largest expansion of financial oversight in 25 years.

The bill would grant the U.S. Treasury authority to:

suspend crypto transactions without a court order.

expand “special measures” oversight of digital assets.

regulate DeFi frontends as part of the financial infrastructure.

$DASH
$BNB
$ETH

Despite the fact that meme coins are essentially gambling, there is still a significant number of people who make incredible gains from them.

Of course, we don’t know how much they may have lost before, because gambling is gambling. However, the chances are still there, and the user base of such platforms is not decreasing.

We usually say DYOR, but it seems that DYOR no longer matters in gambling.

$FLOKI

$PEPE
$SHIB

Product Performance Index (PPI) Results

Just Released – Strong US Economic Data Shakes Markets 🇺🇸📊

📦 Core Retail Sales – November

▪️ Previous: 0.04%

▪️ Expected: 0.4%

▪️ Current: 0.5%

📊 Result: Positive for the US Dollar

🔎 Analysis:
If the reading is higher than expected → Strong consumer spending reflects solid economic activity and supports the dollar.

$SOL
$BERA
$DASH

BREAKING: US November PPI came in higher than expected at 3% vs expectations at 2.7%

This means core inflation is heating up.

Jerome's expression is gold 😂 PPI at 3% is "transitory" officially back, or does this finally kill March cut hopes? What's your bull case now?

$BNB
$DASH
$BERA

Pakistan Partners with US President Donald Trump’s Crypto Initiative World Liberty!

Pakistan is reportedly preparing to partner with World Liberty Financial on a dollar-pegged stable cryptocurrency project.

Pakistan is reportedly preparing to partner with World Liberty Financial on a dollar-pegged stable cryptocurrency project. According to a source familiar with the matter, Pakistan has signed an agreement with a company linked to World Liberty Financial, the main crypto venture of US President Donald Trump’s family, to evaluate World Liberty’s stable cryptocurrency for use in cross-border payments.

This agreement marks one of the first collaborations announced between a sovereign state and World Liberty Financial, a crypto-based financial platform founded in September 2024. It is also noteworthy that it comes at a time when relations between Pakistan and the US are gaining renewed momentum.

Under the agreement, World Liberty Financial plans to work with the Reserve Bank of Pakistan to integrate the USD1 dollar-pegged stable cryptocurrency into a regulated digital payment infrastructure. This will allow the token to be used with Pakistan’s own digital currency and payment systems. The source noted that details regarding the agreement with SC Financial Technologies, a company affiliated with World Liberty, have not yet been released.

Pakistan is expected to officially announce the agreement during World Liberty CEO Zach Witkoff’s visit to Islamabad. The Pakistani Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank have yet to make an official statement on the matter.

The rapid global growth of dollar-pegged stable cryptocurrencies in recent years has prompted many countries to re-evaluate the role of these assets in their payment systems. The introduction of regulations supporting stable cryptocurrencies in the US during the Trump administration also gave impetus to the sector.

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$DASH

According to Matt Hougan, approximately 99% of financial advisors who allocated investments to cryptocurrencies in 2025 plan to increase or maintain their exposure in 2026.

This data comes from the eighth annual Bitwise/VettaFi study on financial advisors' attitudes toward digital assets.

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$BERA
$DASH

This is a significant milestone for the crypto industry as it enters 2026. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has officially locked in the timeline for a bill that could finally provide a clear legal framework for digital assets in the United States.

Here is the breakdown of what is happening, why it matters, and the critical dates to watch.

The Upcoming Timeline.

The committee has intentionally created a window for final review and public transparency before the official vote.

January 21, 2026: The revised text of the Crypto Market Structure Bill (often referred to as the Senate's version of the "CLARITY Act") is scheduled for public release.
January 27, 2026 (3:00 PM ET): The official committee markup. This is the procedural session where lawmakers debate, propose amendments, and ultimately vote on whether to send the bill to the full Senate floor.

Key Components of the Bill.

Based on the bipartisan "Boozman-Booker" draft and recent negotiations, the bill focuses on several "make-or-break" issues for the industry:

CFTC vs. SEC Jurisdiction: The bill aims to grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) primary oversight over "digital commodity" spot markets (like Bitcoin and Ethereum). The SEC would retain authority over "ancillary assets"—tokens that rely heavily on the efforts of a central issuer.
Stablecoin Regulation:
There is a heavy focus on yield. Recent drafts suggest a ban on "passive yield" for stablecoins (to prevent them from acting like unregulated bank deposits), though rewards for active use (like payments or DeFi liquidity) may still be allowed.
DeFi & Developer Protections: One of the most watched provisions includes language to protect non-custodial software developers from being treated as "money transmitters," a direct response to recent high-profile legal cases.
Consumer Protections: Expect strict new rules on customer fund segregation and conflict-of-interest disclosures to prevent another "FTX-style" collapse.

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$AXS

Bitcoin's recent price surge lacks individual participation.

Demand from small buyers remains weak, suggesting that the current rally is being driven by large players rather than individual investors.

This makes the rally fragile and prone to volatility.

Bitcoin is now hovering above $93500, on the cusp of positioning itself for a repeat of November 2024 and April 2025 history (green circles)

Bitcoin will need to simply hold above $93500 heading into the new Weekly Close

History suggests a retest of $93500 into new support could also be on the cards.

$BTC