Since the beginning of the year, Virtual (Virtual) - a protocol that allows users to create and own AI agents - is 70%. Although the narrative of AI agents has cooled, the increase in VIRTUAL prices has brought new interest to the project. What forces are driving this growth, and how do analysts see VIRTUAL's outlook for 2026? Sponsored Sponsored…

The Bitcoin price outlook is becoming positive with Bitcoin Core development activity rising 60%, EMAs stabilizing, and Bitcoin looking to head towards $105K in early 2026. In recent weeks, the price of Bitcoin has stabilized after a drastic correction, but underneath, something important is changing. Developer activity across the Bitcoin Core ecosystem has soared, reversing years of lows and establishing long-term confidence with Bitcoin trading near $94,000.

MicroStrategy (now Strategy) is in the most critical phase of the strategy since adopting Bitcoin as a major asset of the treasury. The company's strategic net value premium (mNAV) fell to 1.04x, effectively wiping out the valuation buffer fueling its outperformance relative to Bitcoin itself. This shift represents a regime change, where the future of the strategy no longer depends primarily on the Bitcoin price path, but rather on whether the capital markets are still willing to finance their increasingly sophisticated financial structure based on Bitcoin.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their biggest daily inflow in three months on January 5, attracting nearly $695 million. These positive flows come as institutional demand increases sharply at the beginning of 2026. The rise was led by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (ibit), which attracted $371.9 million, followed by Fidelity's FBTC with $191.2 million, according to SoSoValue data. Sponsored Sponsored…

The price of XRP is up about 33% from its December 31 lows, and is up about 11% in the last 24 hours. The move represents one of the strongest short-term rebounds for XRP in months, and comes after a long-term consolidation phase. The rally improved the broader XRP price outlook, but confirmation is still incomplete. The technical momentum is increasing, but the signals on the chain show the market entering a sensitive profit zone.

She announced Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announced on Monday that its Ethereum holdings have reached 4.14 million ETH, worth about $13.2 billion. The company now holds 3.43% of Ethereum's total supply, with 779,000 ether already generating stake returns. This aggressive buildup contrasts sharply with Strategy Inc. (MSTR), which disclosed a $17.44 billion unrealized loss in the fourth quarter on the same day.

Liquidations of short positions in the cryptocurrency market rose to $322 million in 24 hours, the highest level since Black Friday on October 10, sparking a broad rally in the main digital assets. The data indicates a dramatic change in… Market sentiment Traders who had bet against prices were surprised by the sudden rise. Sponsored Sponsored Index fund inflows boost institutional momentum…

Bitcoin's recovery above $94,000 on January 5 has reignited bold price predictions on digital Twitter, including a new call from Yonghoon Kim, who claimed that Bitcoin will reach $100,000 within 48 hours. The comment quickly gained momentum, partly because of the timing and partly because of Kim's controversial reputation for extreme Bitcoin predictions. Sponsored Sponsored Is the Smartest Man Alive Making a Bitcoin Prediction Wrong?

XRP and Dogecoin emerged as early stars in the first week of 2026, supported by new inflows of ETFs and a renewed tone of risk in the cryptocurrency markets. Data from SoSoValue shows that XRP spot funds extended their streak of flows to 33 consecutive days, while Dogecoin spot ETFs recorded a strong rebound in activity after weeks of quiet inflows.

On January 5, several cryptocurrency publications reported that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), through the United States Marshals Service (USMS), sold approximately 57.55 BTC seized from the founders of Samourai Wallet, Keon Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill. The original news argued that such a sale would violate Executive Order 14233 of President Donald Trump. The order directs federal agencies.

Bitcoin price rose again to surpass $94,000 on Monday, ending nearly a month of trading in a narrow range, after US stocks opened higher following a dramatic showdown between Washington and Caracas over the weekend. The move showed how interconnected cryptocurrency markets will be with stocks once traditional markets reopen, despite the geopolitical shock. Sponsored Sponsored Markets treat regime change in Venezuela as a risky event…

Start the first week of the year on a positive note, due to the neutral macro financial market response to the US attack on Venezuela. This makes the rest of the week look quite bullish. In line with this, BeInCrypto has analyzed three altcoins that investors should keep an eye on in the first week of January. Sponsored Sponsored Stellar (XLM)

Venezuela launches real-life cryptocurrency testing and implements 24/7 trading model Sudden geopolitical developments in Venezuela resulted in a strong cryptocurrency market rally of over $100 billion, not because investors were flocking to “safe havens,” but because the timing made the cryptocurrency market effectively the only market in the world that could reprice risk while traditional markets were closed. As a result, Bitcoin's price jumped above $90,000, with short position liquidations adding more than $130 million in the first 12 hours, suggesting that the digital currency may act as an always-on liquidity layer in times of crisis rather than just a speculative asset.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is leading the crypto market recovery wave, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt, noting that the noise and disruption in the industry are gradually receding, allowing traders to refocus their attention on price action. In a recent publication, Brandt explained that there are clear positive signals supporting a bullish breakout scenario, supported by technical charts. He noted that the BCH currency entered a falling wedge formation, a technical formation that is often viewed as a bullish signal and may reflect that the asset is ready for a strong rebound after a period of volatility.

Start the new year strong, as Bitcoin rose to $93,000 after several days of gains. The bullish momentum has spread throughout the broader cryptocurrency market, lifting altcoins and pushing many toward record highs. So, BeInCrypto analyzed three altcoins that have the potential to reach all-time highs this week. Sponsored Sponsored Canton (CC) CC is trading near $0.143, just below 24% from its high of $0.177 set on the first day of 2026.

As Bitcoin price rises to 93k...Millionaire Leonardo da Vinci sends message to new investors Millionaire Jeremy Davinci, one of the first investors in Bitcoin, has warned against relying on sudden increases in Bitcoin prices as a way to get rich quick. he said in an online post DaVinci’s comments were made in response to a user asking him which year Bitcoin would explode.

Welcome to the US Cryptocurrency News Morning Briefing - your essential summary of the most important developments in the cryptocurrency world for the day ahead. Grab a coffee, because this is one of those slow stories in a market that's quietly getting bigger. While cryptocurrency titles are still dominated by geopolitics, metals and macro volatility, there is a different trend coming, as stable capital moves towards tokenized gold like Tether's XAUT.

The price of XRP (XRP/USD) rose to $2.10, marking its strongest 24-hour rise in weeks, with XRP Ledger network activity returning to nearly 1 million transactions per day, marking a new high in both technical and fundamental analysis. With prices emerging from long-term lows, traders are now looking at the levels of $2.20 and $2.28 as the next major targets.

Since New Year’s Eve, the digital currency market has surged, with the total market capitalization increasing by approximately $200 billion. Bitcoin has continued its gradual recovery after a sharp decline in late 2025, breaking through the $93,000 level for the first time since mid-December and currently stabilizing around that level. Bitcoin fell from over $126,000 in early October to less than $88,000 on December 31, with signs of improvement on January 2.

One trader lost more than $2 million on PolyMarket in just over a month, with one position accounting for nearly 79% of the total loss. As prediction markets gain momentum in the cryptocurrency sector, more traders are turning to outcome-based platforms in search of new opportunities. However, this growing trend also raises concerns about whether participants fully understand the distinct risks associated with betting on real-world events, rather than price movements.

The price of Bitcoin rose above $92,000 on Monday as Asian markets opened the full trading week of 2026, as commodity prices rose and oil prices reversed after a major US strike on Venezuela that reset global risk ratings. The return of the cryptocurrency market came as investors weighed Washington's moves to seize the oil-rich country. Overview of the market…

Cryptocurrency markets are likely to be affected by several major factors this week, most notably U.S. labor market data, in addition to the rapidly evolving political situation in Venezuela that could lead to market volatility early in the first week of the year. The United States launched military operations in Venezuela over the weekend, arresting President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and there were reports of explosions in and around the capital, Caracas.

The price of Ethereum has risen by about 4% in the last seven days, showing new strength after months of pressure. The move stands out because corresponding earnings are still down about 33% over the past three months, maintaining the broader negative trend so far. The recent rout has finally broken that bearish structure. But like the reverse trend, a new risk is emerging, which can determine whether it continues or stops.

The price of Ethereum (ETH/USD) is stable above $3,130 after crossing the price channel. At the same time, co-founder Vitalik Buterin revealed a major strategy that will redefine blockchain architecture over the next four years. Technical analysis and internet startups combine to create what could be the most revolutionary change in Ethereum history since its incorporation. Ethereum will regain its position above $3,100…

Oil and natural gas prices fell today as markets reacted to the US attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro. As debates grow over the future of Venezuela's massive oil reserves, market analysts believe that Bitcoin (BTC) may emerge as a beneficiary. Sponsored Sponsored Why Trump's move in Venezuela is putting pressure on oil and gas prices…