Ethereum bounces back: but is a 20% drop forming beneath one crucial level?
Ethereum price is rising again and has increased by more than 2% over the past day. The price remains positive this month as well. The rebound looks promising, but the underlying foundation remains weak.
A bearish pattern is still active, and if key levels are not held, this rebound could turn into a further decline.
Ethereum price rises within a fragile bearish structure
Despite the rise, Ethereum is still moving within a head-and-shoulder pattern on the daily chart. The peak on January 6 formed the right shoulder. At this moment, the price is attempting to stabilize without breaking this structure.
Crypto users see less crypto content on X: they wonder why
Several members of the cryptocommunity have accused Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X and advisor to Solana, of deliberately suppressing crypto-related content on X (formerly Twitter).
These accusations arose after multiple users noticed fewer cryptocurrency-related posts appearing in their feeds.
Crypto visibility on X: why users are concerned
X has long been an important source for the cryptocurrency community to follow crypto news, track market developments, discover new opportunities, and spot new projects and metatrends. Lately, however, users have increasingly expressed concerns about changes in their feeds. They report seeing more posts unrelated to crypto.
Gold approaches $5,000, silver breaks through $80: dollar loses grip on markets
As geopolitical tensions rise, the U.S. dollar (USD), long seen as the market's standard safe haven, is no longer reacting as it once did.
Meanwhile, gold (XAU) and silver (XAG) are sending signals that go beyond a typical commodity rally.
Gold reaches all-time highs as silver explodes: markets hedge on something bigger than inflation
Instead, capital is clearly flowing into hard assets, pushing gold toward $5,000 and silver above $80. This forces investors to re-evaluate old macroeconomic assumptions.
Federal Reserve Chair Cites Interest Rate Disputes as Basis for DOJ Investigation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has suggested that a criminal investigation initiated by federal prosecutors is politically motivated. He states it stems from the central bank's refusal to align its monetary policy with the President's wishes.
This move comes as Powell's term ends in May 2026, amid increasing tensions with President Donald Trump.
Federal Reserve Chair Links Criminal Investigation to Interest Rate Impasse
In a recently published video, Federal Reserve Chair Powell revealed that the U.S. Department of Justice issued a subpoena from a federal grand jury to the Fed on Friday. According to Powell, this also threatens a criminal indictment regarding his testimony before a Senate committee last year about the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's building in Washington, DC.
U.S. inflation figures and 4 economic events influencing Bitcoin sentiment this week
Several U.S. economic figures are expected this week. These could greatly influence investor sentiment and thus also affect the Bitcoin price.
Investors can strategically adjust their portfolios by trading around the following news reports during the week of January 12 to 17.
4 U.S. economic events to follow this week
The four major macroeconomic events take place between Tuesday and Thursday. Therefore, the chance of Bitcoin price volatility around these days is high.
Peter Brandt reveals how Monero (XMR) can form a "God Candle" like silver
Monero (XMR) has officially reached a new all-time high after touching $598. The market capitalization has also surpassed $10 billion for the first time. Many analysts remain bullish and believe this move has only just begun.
The experienced trader Peter Brandt reinforced optimism by comparing XMR's price action to that of silver.
Can Monero become the "silver" of the crypto market?
On January 12, BeInCrypto's price data showed that Monero (XMR) had risen by more than 30% since the previous Saturday. The price was above $585 and the market capitalization exceeded $10.7 billion.
Ethereum whale nets $274 million profit with strategic exit during market calm
An early Ethereum investor appears to have fully exited their ETH position, after on-chain data revealed all holdings were moved to a centralized exchange. The sell-off has reportedly generated around $274 million in profit.
This is happening while ETH is also experiencing selling pressure from American institutional investors. Yet, some market analysts remain positive about the outlook for the second-largest cryptocurrency.
US Stole $15 Billion in Bitcoin from Chinese Scam King: Here's How It Happened
On January 7, China's state television aired dramatic footage: a hooded man, bound in handcuffs, was pulled from an airplane in Beijing. The prisoner was Chen Zhi, the 38-year-old founder of the Cambodian Prince Holding Group, accused of leading one of the largest scam networks in Asia.
Cambodia had arrested Chen the previous day and extradited him to China. This brought an end to years of speculation about whether the well-connected businessman would ever face justice. But while Chen's downfall fills news headlines, another mystery remains: what actually happened to his $15 billion in Bitcoin?
South Korea reportedly ends nine-year corporate crypto ban
The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reportedly finalizing guidelines that would allow listed companies and professional investors to trade cryptocurrencies.
This step ends the nine-year ban on corporate crypto investments. It aligns with the government's broader 'Economic Growth Strategy 2026,' which includes legislation for stablecoins and the approval of spot crypto ETFs announced last week.
White House briefing reignites debate over insider trading: Pelosi and the irony
A viral video of White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt abruptly ending a press briefing a few seconds before a critical betting moment has intensified concerns about insider trading on prediction markets. This occurred while 30 Democrats introduced a bill to ban political betting by elected officials.
It may have started as a joke, but nobody found it funny.
The 30-second exit
The discussion arose on January 7, when Leavitt concluded her daily briefing after approximately 64 minutes and 30 seconds, just before the 65-minute threshold that the prediction market Kalshi had set as the betting moment. At that time, 98% of market participants believed the briefing would last longer than 65 minutes. Traders who had bet on a shorter briefing saw their stakes increase up to 50 times in just a few seconds.
Crypto-targeted kidnappings in France cast shadow over NFT Paris cancellation
Although NFT Paris and RWA Paris 2026 were officially canceled on January 5, citing a global crypto market crash and unsustainable costs, the rise in crypto-related violence has created a concerning backdrop to this announcement.
France has reported more than 20 kidnappings and violent attacks on crypto professionals and their families since January 2025. This has created a climate of fear within the country's Web3 community.
Stellar RWA value approaches $1 billion: is XLM price becoming bullish?
Stellar's price has struggled for months and is approximately 34% lower over the past three months. Despite this broader downward trend, the price has stabilized recently, with XLM remaining virtually unchanged over the past 24 hours. Under the surface, there are several signals indicating that the weakness is losing strength rather than becoming stronger.
Meanwhile, actual usage of Stellar is growing. Capital continues to flow into the network, dip buyers remain active, and a bullish chart structure is beginning to form. Now that Stellar's Real-World Asset value is nearing $1 billion, the price is at a critical decision point.
Elon Musk promises open algorithm, but Vitalik wants proof that users can trust it
X (Twitter) is at the center of an important technical debate. Elon Musk recently announced that the platform's recommendation algorithm, which determines what organic and paid content you see, will be made open-source within seven days. Updates will be released every four weeks, and each change will come with an explanation for developers.
This move, presented as a step toward transparency, has immediately drawn significant attention from users, developers, and critics.
X's algorithm is open: but can users really see what's happening?
Analysts see Bitcoin price recovery chance: could Trump's 10% debt ceiling trigger this
Bitcoin's price may recover soon, according to on-chain analyst Willy Woo, while macroeconomic policies in the U.S. could potentially accelerate crypto adoption.
Woo's model based on data shows that the inflow of investors into Bitcoin reached its lowest point on December 24, 2025, and since then this inflow has gradually strengthened. Although his overall outlook for 2026 remains cautious due to declining liquidity, a cautious bullish period appears to be approaching in the coming weeks.
Satoshi-era miner moves millions in Bitcoin after 15 years of silence
A Bitcoin miner from the earliest days of the network has returned from hibernation and moved 2,000 BTC, a strategic profit-taking with a value of approximately $181 million.
Julio Moreno of CryptoQuant stated that this is the most notable activity from a “Satoshi-era” whale since late 2024.
Bitcoin absorbs $181 million Satoshi-era sell signal
Moreno noticed at the time of the transaction and pointed out that “Satoshi-era miners usually move their Bitcoin at key turning points.”
X Smart Cashtags: Elon Musk's platform targets integration of crypto and stock trading
A new feature called Smart Cashtags, unveiled by Nikita Bier, head of product at X, shows the platform no longer wants to offer just market commentary, but truly become a real-time gateway for following – and possibly trading – in stocks and crypto-assets.
Initial reactions to X (formerly Twitter) suggest Elon Musk's social media platform may be aiming to turn financial conversations into something that actually drives action.
Tether freezes over $180 million as stablecoins % dominate illegal crypto flows
Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, has frozen over $180 million in USDT in the past 24 hours.
On January 11, the blockchain monitoring service Whale Alert reported a series of five clear freezing actions by Tether.
Why has Tether frozen millions in USDT without warning
The freezes were targeting Tron-based wallets with amounts between $12 million and $50 million. In one day, $182 million in value was removed from the active ledger.
Zcash drops into 30% breakdown zone: what went wrong with ZEC
The Zcash price is under pressure. A shock in the management has severely impacted sentiment, the chart has broken on a lower timeframe, and the downward risk is now clearly visible.
What makes this move special is that large holders have aggressively bought during the decline, while the ZEC price has dropped 25% this week. Price, sentiment, and whale behavior are now all pointing in different directions.
Breakdown pattern and EMA loss indicate a 30% risk zone
Zcash has activated a bearish structure that is easy to miss on the daily chart but clearly visible on the 12-hour chart. The price has broken a head-and-shoulder pattern after losing the neckline around $381. Once that level failed, the pattern was confirmed.
Binance founder 'CZ' sees crypto 'supercycle' driven by historic shift in U.S. policy...
Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao said the crypto market may be entering a "supercycle." He attributes this shift to the 180-degree policy change Washington is now implementing toward digital assets.
Zhao's bullish supercycle forecast comes at a time when the U.S. government is actively abandoning the strict enforcement policy of previous years.
Why the Binance founder predicted a crypto 'supercycle'
The turning point began with the passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.
XRP ETFs remain in the green but inflows reach all-time low: how does the price react
XRP price remains above $2.08, but the breakout is not yet confirmed. This is not solely due to price weakness. It is primarily about timing. Last week, XRP spot ETF inflows dropped to the lowest level since trading began. This coincides with visibly decreasing upward momentum.
Buy simultaneously long-term holders aggressively. This creates a rare conflict between institutional demand and strong conviction among long-term holders. As a result, XRP is at a critical juncture.