🏛 Dubai Just Drew a Clear Line on Stablecoins — And It Matters
Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD has been officially recognized for use inside the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) after approval by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
Only three stablecoins are currently recognized under the new framework: USDC EURC RLUSD
Dubai is also making the rules stricter: privacy coins are out, algorithmic stablecoins are excluded, and reserves backed by crypto or private credit are not allowed. Only fully backed, transparent stablecoins qualify.
The bigger message: Dubai is not anti-crypto. It is anti-uncertainty. Projects that meet institutional-grade rules are the ones gaining long-term access.
🔥 The Fed Story Just Changed — Markets Are Repricing
For months, traders expected rate cuts in 2026. Now that view is fading, and crypto is reacting as liquidity expectations reset.
JPMorgan no longer expects any cuts in 2026 and now forecasts a 25 bps hike in Q3 2027. Goldman Sachs also pushed cut expectations to mid–late 2026, while other banks are delaying their timelines as well. CME FedWatch shows a 95% probability the Fed holds rates at its January meeting.
For $BTC and $ETH, this matters because tighter liquidity usually slows momentum and rewards patience over chasing narratives.
WhiteBIT founder Volodymyr Nosov says the 2025 correction was a healthy reset, marking a shift from short-term noise to long-term structure.
Key takeaways: • Institutions are increasingly shaping the market • RWA tokenization is a major upcoming growth driver • Regulation and real-world adoption matter more each cycle
He estimates tokenized assets could reach $10–15T within 5 years.
There are reports that a “Satoshi-era” 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, it’s important to treat this as unconfirmed until the wallet activity is verified by reliable on-chain tracking.
Solana is once again testing the $141–$145 zone after bouncing from sub-$135. Previous rejections caused deep pullbacks, but the latest correction was shallow (~3–4%), showing improving buyer strength.
Price is holding above all major moving averages (20/50/100/200), which supports a bullish structure. Still, network growth has slowed, which could limit upside without renewed participation.
Break and hold above $145 = bullish continuation toward $165–$180. Rejection = continued range trading.
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: • Breakout structure looks the same • Whales are closing longs • A double-bottom pattern is forming
If history rhymes, this setup could lead to a Q2-2025-style rally.
The current $BTC liquidation heatmap shows a clear imbalance. While there are some long liquidations clustered near 88K, the majority of liquidation liquidity is positioned on the short side above the current price.
This matters because markets are often attracted to areas with higher liquidity. If price begins to move upward, short positions may be forced to close, which can accelerate upside momentum.
At the moment, this setup suggests upside pressure remains active, as short sellers carry more risk than longs. Monitoring how price reacts around these zones is key for understanding the next move.
BNB atrodas noteiktā diapazona atbalsta līmenī. Kamēr cena saglabā šo zonu, iestatījums ir labvēlīgs atsākumam virzienā uz augstākiem likviditātes līmeņiem.
$SOL is testing a critical support range at 133–136. This zone is acting as the backbone of the current bullish structure. If buyers keep defending it, a recovery toward 145–146 is possible.
A breakdown below 133 would flip the structure bearish very quickly. Right now, discipline and patience beat guessing the next move.
Raoul Pal Says Bitcoin Is Close to a Major Breakout
Raoul Pal believes #Bitcoin is approaching an explosive move. According to him, improving liquidity conditions and shifting macro dynamics are setting the stage for the next expansion phase.
This kind of setup usually doesn’t stay quiet for long.
The OTHERS/BTC monthly chart shows a clear repeating pattern. Previous altseasons delivered explosive upside once Bitcoin dominance rolled over.
• 2017: ~49× expansion • 2021: ~67× expansion
Today, price is holding a higher long-term structure, suggesting accumulation rather than distribution. If this trend continues, the next altseason could be larger than previous cycles.
💥 JPMorgan: Crypto Correction Nearing Its Final Phase
JPMorgan analysts believe the recent crypto drawdown is almost complete. ETF flows for Bitcoin and Ethereum are starting to stabilize after early-year outflows.
They describe the move as normal post-rally positioning, not a liquidity crisis. Investors were trimming exposure after a strong 2025 run, not rushing for exits.
Corrections driven by rebalancing usually end faster than those driven by forced selling.
If flows stay stable, attention may soon shift to re-entry instead of risk reduction.
Vitalik Buterin sees Ethereum as infrastructure, not a product.
He often compares it to Linux or BitTorrent, open systems that scale globally without central control. The goal for $ETH is to become neutral, reliable infrastructure institutions can use without trusting intermediaries.
This matters because institutions don’t want hype. They want lower risk, stability, and systems that last.
If Ethereum follows this path, adoption may be slow and quiet, but extremely durable.