There are reports that a โSatoshi-eraโ whale has become active again after years of silence, with claims of buying around 26,900 $BTC (roughly $2.45B).
If confirmed on-chain, this would be one of the most notable whale reactivations in a long time, and it would show strong conviction at current prices.
For now, itโs important to treat this as unconfirmed until the wallet activity is verified by reliable on-chain tracking.
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $91,200 level after breaking above local resistance.
The key now is whether price can hold and accept above $91.2K, not just wick above it. If support holds, momentum could push BTC toward the $94,000 area. Failure would likely send price back into consolidation.
$BTC is showing very similar price behavior to April 2025: โข Breakout structure looks the same โข Whales are closing longs โข A double-bottom pattern is forming
If history rhymes, this setup could lead to a Q2-2025-style rally.
$XRP is bouncing from a long-term support zone and has pushed out of a short-term bearish channel. This move suggests buyers are trying to regain control and test higher resistance levels.
As long as XRP holds above the base support, the bias remains cautiously bullish. A failure to hold this level could weaken the recovery and reopen downside risk.
Market structure shows how $BTC behaves over time. Higher highs and higher lows signal bullish momentum, while lower highs and lower lows show bearish control.
Trends offer clearer opportunities, while ranges require patience. When structure shifts, it often signals either continuation or reversal.
๐จ Breaking: Even Insiders Lose in Crypto A trader labeled as โTrumpโs insiderโ has closed a massive $311M Bitcoin long at a $3.8M loss.
Despite claims of a perfect win rate and entering the trade ahead of Trumpโs signing, the position still failed. Itโs a reminder that size, timing, and insider narratives donโt guarantee profits in crypto markets.
Polymarketโs refusal to pay out bets on a U.S. invasion of Venezuela has triggered significant backlash. The platform argued the military action in Venezuela did not satisfy the specific contract conditions, leading to millions of dollars in unresolved wagers and criticism from users who believe the event should have qualified.
This episode has renewed debate around prediction market definitions, fairness, and transparency.
๐ Golden Cross vs Death Cross: What Bitcoin History Tells Us
Golden and Death Crosses are simple moving average signals (50 vs 200), often misunderstood as future predictions. In reality, they reflect sentiment after moves already started.
They worked in 2020 and 2024 because structure, volume, and macro aligned. They failed in 2021 when selling was already exhausted.
Best used with market structure, volume, and macro context.
XRP Rich List Returns to the Spotlight as $XRP Holds Above $2
With $XRP trading above $2, traders are looking beyond price and focusing on supply distribution. Data shows the top 10 wallets control about 18% of circulating XRP, while wallets ranked 10โ50 hold roughly 25%.
Rippleโs escrow continues to release XRP on a predictable schedule, reducing sudden supply shock risk. Exchange wallets remain large, but these mostly reflect liquidity rather than directional selling.
This renewed focus on the rich list comes after price strength, which often suggests market positioning rather than speculation.
Crypto Market Update 2026 More than $250B has already flowed into crypto this year, led mainly by $BTC and $ETH.
If total market cap manages to break above $3.5T before the end of January, it could open the door for a strong altcoin season, as capital rotates beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
2026 is shaping up as a transition year. Bitcoin is increasingly treated as a strategic asset, while stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization continue to grow. At the same time, new altcoin ETFs could bring broader market participation.
The focus may slowly move away from short-term hype toward real use cases and sustainable growth.
Bitcoin volatility has fallen sharply, from around 70% to 45%, and institutions are the main reason. More than 12.5% of BTC is now held by ETFs and corporate treasuries, and many of these holders are selling call options to generate yield.
This strategy increases call supply, pushes volatility lower, and keeps prices more stable. Bitcoin is slowly maturing into a yield-focused institutional asset.
Top Weekly Gainers: Altcoins React to Bitcoin Strength
As Bitcoin traded above $90K, market sentiment turned more positive and altcoins followed. $MYX surged +82%, $PEPE climbed close to +50%, and $CC added around +40%, supported by increasing volume.
This kind of move often appears when capital starts rotating out of Bitcoin into higher-beta assets.
Solana is grinding higher in a clear uptrend, showing strong and controlled bullish continuation near local highs.
Price is holding above EMA 7 / 25 / 99 on the 1H chart after a clean impulsive move from 124. Market structure remains healthy with higher highs and higher lows. Current consolidation just below 133 looks like a classic bull flag.