Machi Big Brother returns with his biggest bet on Ethereum to date
Machi Big Brother has returned to the Ethereum markets with one of his most aggressive moves to date. On January 12, this well-known cryptocurrency whale reopened a leveraged long position on ETH worth $34 million on Hyperliquid.
The position moved against him almost immediately, leaving it with a loss of approximately $325,000 in just a few hours. However, the overall picture is worse. According to on-chain data, his Hyperliquid account now accumulates total losses of $22.5 million and is more than $67 million below his peak capital.
Lark Davis Warns About Sunday Bitcoin Rallies: Discover Why
Bitcoin once again surprised with a rapid jump on Sunday, January 11, and the early morning of Monday, January 12, 2026. The price approached $92,000 and then dropped sharply. For Lark Davis, this back-and-forth illustrates why Sunday rallies in Bitcoin often deceive when liquidity is low.
In this analysis, you'll see what lies behind those weekend "bubbles," how they relate to volume, EMA, and resistance levels, and what signals to watch closely to avoid mistaking noise for trend.
Brazil and Japan join forces against money laundering with cryptocurrencies
The new Japanese ambassador to Brazil, Yasushi Noguchi, made his first official visit to the Brazilian Federal Revenue on Wednesday (7) in Brasília, marking the start of an agenda focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in combating economic crimes.
The meeting with the special secretary of the Brazilian Federal Revenue, Robinson Barreirinhas, addressed strategic issues such as cigarette smuggling, the fight against persistent tax debtors, and the technological modernization of customs operations.
Top Token Unlocks to Watch in the Second Week of January 2026
The crypto market is preparing for an important week of token unlocks. In the next seven days, a new supply of tokens valued at over $1.69 billion will enter circulation. It's worth noting that three major ecosystems, Ondo (ONDO), Official Trump (TRUMP), and Arbitrum (ARB), will launch new tokens to the market.
These unlocks will increase liquidity, but they may also cause short-term price movements and higher volatility. Below, we show what to watch for in each project.
Trader turns $85 into nearly $150,000 thanks to a Chinese memecoin
The cryptocurrency industry has witnessed another success story. An unknown trader managed to turn a few dozen dollars into nearly $150,000 thanks to a Chinese memecoin.
Lookonchain was the first to discover the lucky member of the crypto community. We tell you how it happened.
How did $85 turn into $146,600?
A trader with the address 0xf380 spent 0.1 BNB, equivalent to about $85 at the time, to buy 6.25 million tokens called "Wo Ta Ma Lai Le". The cryptocurrency in question is a memecoin and had virtually no transaction history at the time of the transaction.
How viable is the new Ethereum roadmap proposed by Vitalik Buterin?
The long-term evolution of Ethereum is entering a critical phase, as Vitalik Buterin drives the concept of "Ossifiability," the idea that the network could be "frozen" without losing functionality even if the main developers disappear.
This vision, first presented in 2024 as part of the walkaway test, positions Ethereum beyond being merely a platform for decentralized applications (dApps); it aims to make it a reliable foundation capable of functioning independently for decades.
Top cryptocurrencies to watch in the second week of January 2026
The first month of the new year usually marks the beginning of major network and protocol updates. Altcoins could also take advantage of this momentum, with some recent examples already showing this behavior.
BeInCrypto has analyzed three cryptocurrencies that investors should watch in the second week of January.
Mantle (MNT)
Mantle is approaching its first major network upgrade of the year. The mainnet upgrade is designed to support all features of Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade. It is scheduled to launch this week and could improve utility and scalability, attracting new users and increasing on-chain activity.
Ethereum whale earns $274 million after strategic retreat amid market uncertainty
An early Ethereum investor has likely completed their full exit from their ETH position after on-chain data revealed the transfer of their holdings to a centralized exchange. It is estimated that the sale generated approximately $274 million in profits.
This is happening as ETH continues to face selling pressure from institutional investors in the United States. Nevertheless, some market analysts remain optimistic about the prospects of the second-largest cryptocurrency.
XRP has outperformed Bitcoin since March 2024: analyst shares key prediction for 2026
XRP has quietly outperformed Bitcoin for nearly two years, with an accumulated gain of 331% compared to BTC's 42% increase over the same period. Even after dropping 2.44% in the last 24 hours, XRP is trading near $2.04, while Bitcoin hovers around $90,610. Technical analysts point to chart patterns that anticipate a potential expansion phase for the altcoin in 2026.
The relative performance of XRP is evident when analyzing the XRP/BTC market, where momentum indicators show a structural shift since March 2024. While BTC remains below $92,000, pressured by technical and political uncertainty, XRP is consolidating near key support and resistance levels.
Gold approaches $5,000, silver surpasses $80, and the dollar loses its dominance in markets
As geopolitical tensions rise, the U.S. dollar (USD), which for a long time was considered the market's default safe haven, is no longer responding as it historically did.
Meanwhile, gold (XAU) and silver (XAG) are sending signals far beyond a simple commodities rally.
Gold reaches all-time highs while silver surges, but markets are pricing in something bigger than inflation
Instead, capital is clearly flowing into hard assets, driving gold toward the $5,000 mark and silver above $80, levels that are prompting investors to reconsider long-held macroeconomic assumptions.
Peter Brandt reveals how Monero (XMR) could form a 'God's Candle' like silver
Monero (XMR) has officially hit a new all-time high, reaching $598. Its market capitalization has also surpassed $10 billion for the first time. Many analysts remain bullish and believe the move has only just begun.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has added optimism by comparing XMR's price behavior to that of silver.
Could Monero become the 'silver' of the crypto market?
On January 12, BeInCrypto data showed that Monero (XMR) had risen over 30% since the previous Saturday. It was trading above $585, and its market capitalization exceeded $10.7 billion.
Satoshi-era Wallet Moves $180 Million in Bitcoin: Why Is It Important?
A Satoshi-era wallet was reactivated to move 2,000 Bitcoin (BTC), equivalent to about $180 million at current prices. Such events are uncommon and tend to attract market attention, as they involve coins mined in the early years of Bitcoin.
The reappearance of these funds raises questions about the timing chosen and its potential impact. To understand why this movement is significant, it's helpful to analyze the historical context and patterns associated with these wallets.
Binance Founder Foresees 'Super Cycle' in Cryptocurrencies Driven by Historic Policy Shift...
Binance founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao said the cryptocurrency market might be entering a 'supercycle.' He attributed this shift to a 180-degree change in Washington's regulatory stance toward digital assets.
Zhao's bullish forecast on the cryptocurrency supercycle comes as the U.S. government aggressively dismantles the strict compliance framework of previous years.
Why did Binance's founder predict a 'super cycle' in cryptocurrencies?
XRP ETFs Cool Down and Leave Price at a Critical Point
XRP ETFs continue in positive territory, but recent inflows show an alert signal. During the last week, institutional demand slowed significantly, coinciding with a visible cooling of the bullish price momentum, which remains above key technical levels.
This contrast between weak institutional flows and strong long-term holder accumulation raises a central question. To understand how the XRP price might react, it's necessary to analyze both forces in detail.
Solana launches "urgent" patch as validator adoption lags behind
Solana faces a key infrastructure test this weekend, as developers have deployed an "urgent" security patch on the network's validators.
On January 10, Solana Status announced the immediate launch of version 3.0.14 of the validator client.
More than half of the network's validators are still using outdated software
Although official statements presented the launch as a proactive measure to improve "stability," the way the update was carried out has the characteristics of a critical security intervention.
What is changing in practice with Europe's new crypto rules?
The European crypto industry is beginning to feel the impact of rules that, until recently, existed mainly on paper. The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, the first of its kind, is now being implemented across member states.
This happens after years of rapid growth and some failures that demonstrated the need for clearer rules and stronger protections. With the entry into force of MiCA, crypto assets are no longer operating in a legal gray area across much of Europe, but under clearer and more predictable rules.
Gemini Executive Shares Crypto Industry Predictions for 2026
Patrick Liou, Director Institutional of Gemini, says 2026 will mark a structural shift for the crypto market. He predicts that many long-held ideas about Bitcoin cycles, regulation, and capital flows are giving way to a more institutional and macroeconomic-focused regime.
In a set of five predictions about the industry shared this week, Liou explained why 2026 could transform the way investors, policymakers, and even governments approach Bitcoin and crypto infrastructure.
The Altcoin Season Index reaches its highest level in 3 months: What does it mean for the market...
The Altcoin Season Index spiked to 55 at the beginning of January 2026, reaching its highest level in approximately three months.
Although this does not yet indicate a full altseason, analysts suggest momentum is building, which could set the stage for a broader altcoin rally.
The Altcoin Season Index surges to its highest level in 3 months
The Altcoin Season Index measures periods when alternative cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin. Specifically, it considers an altseason to be present when at least 75% of the 50 top cryptocurrencies (excluding stablecoins) outperform Bitcoin over a 90-day period.
Solana broke records in 2025 with $2.39 billion in dApp revenues
The Solana network ended 2025 setting new performance records in the cryptocurrency sector. With decentralized application (dApp) revenues reaching $2.39 billion, a 46% increase compared to 2024, the blockchain demonstrated strength in both transaction volume and use case diversification, according to data published by the network itself based on Blockworks Research surveys.
The year was marked by records in practically all of the platform's key indicators, which has been gaining momentum among developers and institutional investors.
Top 3 catalysts that could help Monero (XMR) lead market performance in 2026
If Zcash (ZEC) was one of the winners in 2025, 2026 could become the year of Monero (XMR): discover how this could be possible.
Several factors indicate that XMR has the potential to be one of the key players in 2026. However, these same characteristics also make it a sensitive asset, as they may expose users and investors to legal risks.
Stable demand for on-chain transactions over many years
The first catalyst comes from the on-chain transaction demand for XMR. This trend is clearly visible in blockchain data.