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The crypto market is entering a major zone of uncertainty. According to Wintermute, the historic four-year cycle, a pillar of investment strategies for over a decade, may have reached its limits. In a report published in early January, the market maker mentions a deep break in 2025, a strong signal that 2026 will not be a simple rebound, but a true test of resilience for an ecosystem undergoing redefinition.

Is XRP preparing for a spectacular comeback? Patient crypto investors may soon reap the rewards of their wait.

The release of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States triggered a brutal movement on crypto derivatives, exposing an unprecedented imbalance on XRP. Ripple's asset recorded a wave of massive liquidations, revealing a lightning-fast repositioning of traders facing a possible monetary shift.

Is Ethereum preparing a strong comeback against bitcoin? A well-known technical setup draws analysts' attention to the ETH/BTC pair. This pattern, previously observed before a historic rally, could indicate a major bullish reversal. If the breakout is confirmed, Ether could jump nearly 95% against bitcoin.

Shiba Inu SHIB sees rising exchange reserves as holders prepare to sell, keeping the token’s price under cautious watch.

While all eyes remain fixed on bitcoin in dollars, a discreet indicator could well announce a major shift: the ETH/BTC ratio. According to Michaël van de Poppe, this ratio reached a low in April 2025, in a chart configuration reminiscent of 2019. If history were to repeat itself, Ethereum could begin a strong comeback against bitcoin, without the majority of investors yet realizing this latent change.

Memecoins live at a strange pace. Everything goes very fast, then nothing. On Solana, Pump.fun has been one of the main accelerators of this dynamic. But when a platform grows, every setting becomes political. Even a simple fee.

Chainlink remains stuck in a micro-range, between $12 and $16, leaving traders waiting for a strong signal. As the crypto market hesitates, opportunities hide in the technical details. Should we anticipate a breakout or a rebound?

Pump.fun has just made crypto history by exceeding 2 billion dollars in daily volume thanks to Solana memecoins. Between rapid opportunities and legal risks, this explosion raises questions: sustainable revolution or bubble ready to burst?

Solana is changing its status. Long perceived as a fast alternative to Ethereum, the blockchain now attracts leading institutional investors. This rise comes as the network consolidates its technical fundamentals. The accumulation of SOL by specialized funds fuels a new dynamic, at the crossroads of real uses and financial flows. At the start of this year, Solana no longer just promises: it establishes itself as a structuring player in the ecosystem.

Iran now offers to sell advanced weapons systems to foreign governments in exchange for cryptos. These include ballistic missiles, armed drones, and warships. Iran aims to bypass Western financial controls and maintain its military exports despite sanctions.

While the crypto industry is multiplying IPOs to gain legitimacy, Ripple opts for a different path. Against all odds, its president Monica Long has dismissed any IPO, despite a valuation of 40 billion dollars and the end of the showdown with the SEC. Thus, contrary to the signals sent to the market, this refusal marks a clear intention: to remain independent in order to better control its growth and governance, while consolidating its status in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.

BitMine restarts the race to Ethereum with $105M in cash and an explosive treasury of $915M. All the details here!

Solana Mobile has confirmed plans to distribute its new ecosystem token, SKR, through an airdrop scheduled for January 20. Distribution will target second-generation Seeker smartphone users and developers building apps for the device. Earlier Saga phone owners will not qualify, marking a shift toward the newer hardware.

Ethereum strengthened its DeFi dominance in 2025, locking $99B, lowering fees, rolling out major upgrades, and breaking key price levels.

The Bittensor TAO token soars 10% after the launch of the Grayscale Bittensor Trust (GTAO). Between halving and institutional adoption, this crypto linked to decentralized AI attracts investors. Why could this project revolutionize the market?

Telegram begins 2026 with mixed financial results. The messaging service records 870 million dollars in revenue in the first half of 2025 and targets 2 billion dollars for the year. However, these ambitions come with net losses and an unstable crypto environment. Between economic growth, the fall of Toncoin, and regulatory pressures, the platform is at a strategic crossroads, while an initial public offering is still under consideration.

Altcoins may be positioning for a rebound after months of subdued price performance. Market data indicates that many tokens are trading above key support levels established in October. Analysts say these signals could point to a renewed appetite for risk across the broader cryptocurrency market.

The capitalization of memecoins jumped by more than 23% in early 2026, with a trading volume that almost quadrupled. In short, "hot" money is back, the kind that tests limits. According to data relayed around CoinMarketCap, the sector went from about $38 billion on December 29 to over $47.7 billion a week later, while volumes climbed towards $8.7 billion.

At the end of 2025, Ethereum didn't just finish the year well. It accelerated, then it broke the crypto counter. On December 29, 2025, the network validated 2.23 million transactions in a single day. A historic peak, supported by numbers.

In 2026, cryptocurrencies are the subject of rare optimism on social networks, according to Santiment. However, traditional indicators remain cautious. Why this gap? Between social euphoria and market reality, discover what this unexpected signal hides for the crypto market.

BitMine stock jumped 14% after an announcement described as "spectacular" by its chairman, Tom Lee. Indeed, the company is seeking shareholder approval to significantly increase the number of authorized shares. This strategic move comes as BitMine strengthens its position on Ethereum, of which it holds 3.41% of the circulating supply. In a market where crypto treasuries are growing, this initiative marks a key step for one of the largest institutional holders of ETH.

Crypto markets are showing a notable shift, with major altcoins recording solid gains. Bitcoin’s share of the overall market has weakened and is now nearing 59%. Capital rotation toward higher-beta assets has followed, renewing discussion around a potential altcoin-led phase.

While bitcoin remains above $89,000 at the start of 2026, many analysts claim that whales are beginning a powerful accumulation movement. A signal perceived by some as the prelude to a new bull run. However, behind this optimistic reading, on-chain data tells a very different story. Far from a massive return of large holders, the current market dynamic seems driven by other actors, much more discreet… and probably more decisive for what comes next.

For the first time in over 400 days, a major technical support for XRP has broken. Under pressure below 2 dollars, Ripple's crypto operates in a critical zone. The market is holding its breath, as the bullish structure falters, and what follows depends on the next moves.

Despite a 46% drop in three months, Solana tops the crypto trends at the start of this year, according to Santiment data. This accumulation is supported by large wallets, while the majority of investors remain hesitant after an unstable 2025. Such a discreet but structured movement calls for attention. Is it a simple opportunistic bet or an early reversal signal?

Bitmine and Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee rehashed debates across crypto markets after forecasting a sharp rise in Ethereum’s price. Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week, Lee stated that Ether could reach $62,000 in the coming months as blockchain adoption enters a new phase. His remarks also reaffirmed his long-held bullish view on Bitcoin.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is under renewed pressure as its market position weakens. Once ranked among the top 15 cryptocurrencies, SHIB now sits near the lower end of the top 40 by market capitalization. Recent price movement and fading interest have raised questions about whether the token can recover in the next market cycle.