Thursday Crypto Recap, Institutions Are Still Building
Bitcoin moved above $97K and price action stayed calm, but the important signals were underneath the surface. Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $753M in net inflows, the strongest single-day inflow since October, showing institutions are still accumulating.
At the same time, stablecoin and regulation progress continued: Visa and BVNK launched stablecoin payouts, Pakistan signed an agreement to integrate USD1, Germany’s DZ Bank received approval to launch a crypto platform, and NYSE listed a Chainlink ETF.
This is what “quiet strength” looks like: capital, infrastructure, and regulation moving together.
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$XRP is attempting a structure shift after breaking out of triangle compression.
Technical view: a contracting triangle is resolving upward inside a broader downtrend. The bias stays bullish only if XRP can hold above the breakout area and build acceptance, turning the triangle top into support while respecting the rising trendline.
If XRP slips back inside the triangle, the breakout likely gets delayed or invalidated.
$SOL is starting to push higher after breaking out of a tight compression zone.
Technical view: an ascending triangle is forming after a long corrective phase. The bias stays bullish as long as price holds above the reclaimed trendline and keeps respecting the rising support.
If SOL slips back below the breakout area and loses trendline support, the upside attempt can weaken and turn into more sideways action.
🏛 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.
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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.
$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.
Polymarket’s 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.
📊 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.
“If #Bitcoin breaks $100K, you can bet it will hit $1 million.” – John McAfee
This quote reflects long-term belief in Bitcoin’s upside, not a near-term price prediction. As adoption and institutional interest grow, bold narratives like this continue to resurface.
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 10–50 hold roughly 25%.
Ripple’s 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.
$XRP has broken above the $2.10–$2.12 resistance zone on above-average volume while exchange balances continue to fall toward multi-year lows. This points to tightening sell-side supply.
Spot XRP ETFs added $13.59M in inflows this week, reinforcing steady demand rather than short-term hype. Holding above $2.12 keeps the structure constructive, with higher levels opening if buyers stay in control.
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.
$LINK/USDT is reacting well from its lower support trendline, signaling renewed demand from buyers. As long as price stays above this level, the bullish structure remains valid. A confirmed breakout above resistance could unlock further upside.
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.