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Panic on the crypto planet: whales flee, the small ones bite the hook... what if this widespread fear was just a foretaste of a spectacular comeback?

Bitcoin has just lost its place among the ten most valuable assets in the world. This downgrade, far from trivial, reveals a growing fragility of the crypto market, caught up by revived volatility. While traditional markets rebound, the iconic crypto suffers rare intense selling pressure. Behind this brutal setback, the entire solidity of the narrative around bitcoin wavers, questioning its ability to withstand macroeconomic shocks and violent market adjustments.

While the crypto market is stagnating and prices struggle to bounce back, a subtle signal draws observers' attention: XRP whales are back. According to Santiment's on-chain data, the number of wallets holding more than one million tokens is rising sharply, despite a falling price. This surge in activity, flying under the radar, could mark a turning point in the token's dynamics, as analysts scrutinize signs of a new cycle.

Binance plans to move its primary user protection fund from stablecoins into Bitcoin within the next 30 days, marking a major shift in how the exchange backs emergency safeguards. The transition will convert the Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) entirely into Bitcoin, reflecting what company leadership describes as long-term confidence in Bitcoin’s role in the digital economy. Critics and industry observers warn that increased exposure to Bitcoin’s price volatility could weaken user protections during periods of market stress.

The crypto market is going through a period of uncertainty where indecision reigns. For several weeks, investors have been operating in an atmosphere of distrust fueled by a Fear & Greed index stuck in an extreme fear zone. Prices are stagnant, volumes are eroding, and no clear signal manages to revive confidence. This emotional inertia, coupled with a lack of technical direction, reflects a latent tension that weighs heavily on market dynamics. Doubt is settling permanently within the ecosystem.

The crypto market has just crossed a critical threshold at the beginning of this year. On Thursday, January 29, 2026, bitcoin abruptly fell below $83,000, triggering a wave of sales that wiped out the last hopes for stabilization. Such a drop occurs in an already tense macroeconomic climate, where investors are reducing their exposure to risky assets. More than a simple technical pullback, this movement revives fears of a deeper correction.

Bitcoin falls to around $85,200, its lowest level at the beginning of the year, in a climate of widespread tension in the markets. While gold regains ground as a safe haven, tech stocks retreat, pulling the Nasdaq down. This new shock in the crypto market triggers concern among investors, both professional and retail, as Bitcoin seems to lose its status as an alternative in times of uncertainty.

While gold smashes a new record above $5,300 per ounce, bitcoin stalls below $90,000. This stark contrast between two assets often described as safe havens raises questions. Why is the precious metal attracting massive capital while the leading crypto is stuck? In a tense economic context, this gap reveals a shift in investors' perception in the face of uncertainty.

While the Fed is buying time, the dollar is nosediving. And while Trump congratulates himself, bitcoin is smiling. The global economy, much less so...

Gold has just crossed 5,311 dollars an ounce, sparking a race to the safe haven. Facing this historic high, two crypto giants adopt opposite strategies. Tether bets on physical gold, Coinbase on derivatives. This divergence is no coincidence. It reveals two visions of the financial future: grounded in the tangible for one, focused on markets for the other. Such a strategic turning point could redefine the balance of power in the crypto ecosystem.

October is often awaited as the flagship month for bitcoin, but recent data challenges this myth. According to quantitative analyst Timothy Peterson, February would actually offer more reliable performance, supported by solid statistics and repetitive market patterns. While January ends on an uncertain note, a new seasonal signal could emerge. What if the real "Uptober" now falls in February? This shift could well redefine crypto investment strategies this year.

While bitcoin has been oscillating without a clear direction for months, several publicly traded companies continue to massively increase their reserves. This gap between price sluggishness and institutional actors' enthusiasm intrigues the markets. Far from a mere treasury choice, this strategy reflects deliberate bets on bitcoin's future as a strategic asset. Thus, the latest data confirm a persistent accumulation dynamic, revealing silent but structured confidence within the crypto economy, even amid prolonged uncertainty.

A rare signal, dreaded by traders, has resurfaced on the bitcoin chart. For the first time since 2022, the asset crosses a critical technical zone, reviving the memory of a prolonged bear market. This moving average crossover, often associated with lasting reversals, fuels concerns of an already seen scenario. While post-halving euphoria struggles to convince, this return to a forgotten configuration could well mark an unexpected turning point in the current BTC cycle.

Canopy has announced the launch of Canopy Atomic, a native cross-chain trading system that enables trustless swaps and immediate liquidity across major blockchains. The release targets the challenge of moving large amounts of capital between chains without bridges or intermediaries. By integrating cross-chain trading directly into its network, Canopy supports both institutional-scale transactions and everyday cross-chain activity from launch.

While volatility continues to drive the crypto market, Bitmine Immersion Technologies charts a more structured path. The company reveals a clear strategy: to turn its Ethereum holdings into a stable and sustainable revenue source through staking. Its latest report, backed by figures, reveals a massive accumulation of ETH and a confident vision. Behind this maneuver is a clear message: staking is no longer an experimental option but a central pillar of asset management for institutional players.

While crypto ETFs dance with billions, VanEck bets on Avalanche: a well-calculated gamble, between yield, blockchain, and institutional insight.

Bitcoin wobbles again, caught in the turmoil of a tense global economic context. As sensitive political deadlines approach, fear returns to the markets and revives a well-known pattern: the fall of the dollar often precedes a bottom for BTC. This inverse correlation, already observed in previous cycles, intrigues investors once again. While bitcoin tries to rebound, macroeconomic signals multiply and suggest a new episode of high tension for the market's leading crypto asset.

When Washington argues, crypto collapses! Between shutdown threats, a thunderous Trump and triumphant gold, bitcoin discovers it is not truly a golden refuge.

In five days, spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $1.72 billion. A sharp drop shaking an already tense market, undermined by an extreme fear sentiment. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index confirms this persistent distrust, while cautious investors seem to be massively withdrawing their positions. This movement, more than a simple technical pullback, raises questions about the current confidence in bitcoin-related products.

The specter of a shutdown looms again over Washington, and this time, the alert comes from predictive markets. On Polymarket, bets on a closure of the US government are exploding, revealing growing distrust in the political deadlock. As Democrats and Republicans clash over the budget, signals multiply: the deadlock seems near.

GameStop moved all its treasury in bitcoin, that is 4,710 BTC valued at over 422 million dollars, to Coinbase Prime. This massive transfer, spotted by CryptoQuant, could signal an imminent sale. For a company that became a symbol of finance for individuals since the Reddit saga, this strategic shift is surprising. Indeed, GameStop had until now displayed a firm position on bitcoin, inherited from its dealings with Michael Saylor. Should this be seen as a discreet disavowal of the crypto bet?

Can a simple meme trigger a frenzy in the crypto market? That's exactly what a White House post showing a penguin alongside the US president caused. Within hours, the memecoin PENGUIN, unknown the day before, soared in value by more than 350 times. With no announcement, no news, this Solana token attracted a massive speculative wave, illustrating once again how the attention economy brutally reshapes market dynamics.

While US markets showed mixed signals this Friday, another trend emerged on the sidelines of major indices: the strong rise of shares linked to bitcoin mining. This contrast with the Nasdaq’s dynamic and the Dow’s decline raises questions about a possible repositioning of investors towards crypto-correlated assets, ahead of key economic decisions. A careful reading of these movements reveals much more than a simple technical variation.

UBS Group AG is preparing a move that could bring crypto investing into its private banking business. Plans are taking shape to give selected high-net-worth clients access to digital assets, marking a shift in how the Swiss bank approaches the sector. The effort reflects growing client demand, ongoing regulatory review, and UBS’s wider push into blockchain-based finance.

In 2025, bitcoin was not content to be just a store of value. It established itself as a central tool in digital payments. According to a Coingate report, it dominates the market again with 22.1% of transactions, driven by increasing adoption by businesses. This renewed interest marks a strategic turning point. Crypto is no longer on the sidelines, it is now integrated into real economic flows.

Ethereum may have chained updates, but doubt persists about its ability to generate sustainable activity. In a report published this Wednesday, JPMorgan analysts question the real effects of the Fusaka update, which nevertheless caused an immediate surge on the network. Behind the technical gains, the question of economic viability remains unresolved. The blockchain co-founded by Vitalik Buterin faces limits that even its latest advances do not seem able to correct.

XRP is once again worrying analysts. A rare technical signal, identical to the one that preceded a 68% drop in 2022, has reappeared. As tensions return to the crypto market, this alert strengthens fears of a major pullback. At the same time, massive XRP ETF outflows increase the pressure on Ripple's crypto. Is history repeating itself?

Bitcoin just broke a key threshold below $90,000, reigniting doubts about the market's strength. Between massive profit-taking by long-term holders and liquidity inflows from whales, selling pressure intensifies. Buyers struggle to contain the drop amid this shock. The balance is fragile, as speculative appetite faces increasingly vulnerable technical supports.