A Maduro Bet, A Market Alarm: US Lawmaker Targets Trading Abuses

US Rep. Ritchie Torres said he will introduce legislation to curb what he and other lawmakers describe as possible insider trading on prediction markets, after a single, highly timed wager on Polymarket paid off when Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured. Reports have disclosed that the bill — being called the Public Integrity in Financial… Continue reading A Maduro Bet, A Market Alarm: US Lawmaker Targets Trading Abuses

The Bitcoin Whale Comeback Story May Be Overblown, Onchain Data Shows

According to onchain data from CryptoQuant, claims that big holders are massively reaccumulating Bitcoin are exaggerated. The numbers that many share on social media can be distorted by exchange moves, not fresh buying. That distortion matters because large transfers tied to exchanges can look like one entity is piling in, when the action is often… Continue reading The Bitcoin Whale Comeback Story May Be Overblown, Onchain Data Shows

XRP Under $2? One Of The ‘Greatest Blessings’ We’ll See In Our Lifetime, Analyst Says

A well-known finance coach in the XRP community has urged patience, calling the cryptocurrency’s price sliding under $2 a rare long-term chance to buy. According to his public posts, he described XRP trading below $2 as “one of the greatest blessings of our lifetime” and said he remains actively accumulating at current levels. XRP Below… Continue reading XRP Under $2? One Of The ‘Greatest Blessings’ We’ll See In Our Lifetime, Analyst Says

Bitcoin Key Moving Averages Indicate An Imminent Drop To $38,000

As 2025 came to a close, Bitcoin (BTC) ended on a negative note, trading more than 30% below its all-time highs and grappling with the formation of a death cross—a technical indicator that traditionally precedes significant price corrections.  Currently hovering just above $89,200, Bitcoin recently saw its 10-week and 50-week simple moving averages (SMAs) cross… Continue reading Bitcoin Key Moving Averages Indicate An Imminent Drop To $38,000

2026 Crypto Market Prediction: Will Prices Soar Or Face Continued Declines?

With 2025 now closed, the crypto market is beginning 2026 with attempts to recover from one of its most challenging years. After a tumultuous period, total market capitalization has surged back above $3 trillion. However, many investors are left wondering what the new year has in store for digital assets. Institutions Forecast Bullish Crypto Prices… Continue reading 2026 Crypto Market Prediction: Will Prices Soar Or Face Continued Declines?

Bitcoin’s $150K Target Looks Unlikely As Polymarket Odds Sink To 23%

Prediction markets and analyst desks are sending different signals about Bitcoin’s near-term path. Traders on Polymarket appear cautious, while some big-name firms keep calling for big gains in 2026. Market Odds And Trader Caution According to Polymarket prices, Bitcoin has just a 23% chance of reaching $150,000 before 2027. The odds are higher at lower… Continue reading Bitcoin’s $150K Target Looks Unlikely As Polymarket Odds Sink To 23%

Bitcoin Dominance Grows As Altcoins Post Another Losing Year: Analyst

Altcoins closed 2025 weaker versus Bitcoin, marking a fourth consecutive year of underperformance. According to market data that tracks the TOTAL3/BTC ratio — which measures all altcoins excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum against Bitcoin — the ratio finished lower for calendar years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. That streak has left traders and fund managers rethinking… Continue reading Bitcoin Dominance Grows As Altcoins Post Another Losing Year: Analyst

Bitcoin’s Bear Market Might Not Be New: Data Points To A 2-Month Slide

According to CryptoQuant’s head of research Julio Moreno, Bitcoin may already be two months into a bear market after several of his indicators flipped to bearish in early November. Moreno pointed to the price sliding below its one-year moving average as the clearest technical confirmation, and he used that signal to argue a lower trading… Continue reading Bitcoin’s Bear Market Might Not Be New: Data Points To A 2-Month Slide

Austin Arnold Unveils His Top 6 Crypto Altcoin Picks For 2026

Altcoin Daily host Austin Arnold used a Jan. 1 video titled “Top 6 Crypto Altcoins To Invest In For 2026” to lay out what he framed as three “first-time” catalysts for crypto in 2026 and a corresponding list of six altcoins he says he’d “buy and hold” into that backdrop, spanning smart-contract platforms, AI infrastructure,… Continue reading Austin Arnold Unveils His Top 6 Crypto Altcoin Picks For 2026

Bitcoin Could Be Setting Up A Comeback Vs. Gold, Analyst Suggests

A veteran market analyst has flagged a technical pattern that could signal a turning point for Bitcoin after months of underperformance versus gold. The move comes as traders weigh whether the long run of gains for the yellow metal has exposed limits in Bitcoin’s safe-haven story. Bitcoin Versus Gold Ratio Down The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has… Continue reading Bitcoin Could Be Setting Up A Comeback Vs. Gold, Analyst Suggests