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A cryptocurrency analyst has pointed out how Bitcoin has recently formed a technical crossover that preceded bearish shifts in the past. Bitcoin Has Seen A Death Cross Between 21-Day & 50-Day SMAs In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has shared a daily price chart for Bitcoin showcasing a crossover between two simple moving averages (SMAs) that the asset has gone through recently.

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Bitcoin treasury firm Strive said it has retired the vast majority of the debt it assumed from its recent acquisition of Semler Scientific.

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The digital currency climbed to $90,361 after recovering from weekend lows around $86,000, per Bitcoin Magazine Pro data, energizing traders who've been watching for fresh momentum amid key U.S. regulatory developments and the Federal Reserve's first rate decision of 2024.

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Strive Asset Management just did something big. The financial services firm grabbed a spot among the top 10 publicly traded Bitcoin holders after closing its deal with Semler Holdings last week.

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The rise in XRP wallets holding more than 1 million tokens comes despite a weakening of broader crypto market sentiment, with a popular crypto indicator sitting in “fear” territory.

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XRP's start to 2026 has been defined by rather underwhelming price action so far.

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Strive strengthened its Bitcoin treasury after retiring 92% of the debt inherited from its Semler Scientific acquisition.

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Crypto prices stabilized after an early-week dip, but bitcoin continued to trail gold and silver as macro trades dominated after the Fed's policy hold.

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Gold is now also outperforming Bitcoin over the last five years, having risen 173%, while Bitcoin is up only 164% over the same period.

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Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly.

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Dogecoin corrected some gains and traded below $0.1220 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now holding the $0.120 support but might decline further.

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Bitcoin traders are sweating bullets. A perfect storm of economic data releases and a major Trump speech on January 27 could send crypto markets into a wild tailspin, leaving investors scrambling to figure out their next moves.

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Crypto research firm CryptoQuant has flagged a potentially troubling development for Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider digital asset market, pointing to an early warning signal that has historically appeared ahead of prolonged downturns. In a report released Wednesday, the firm noted that Bitcoin's supply in loss metric has begun to rise again, a shift that has often marked the early stages of past bear markets.

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Bitcoin slid after the Fed held rates steady, with risk-off markets and rising on-chain “supply in loss” adding to the bearish tone. Traders are watching $88,000 support, with charts suggesting a potential drop toward $84,000—and possibly $70,000 if weekly support breaks.

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A new institutional report finds crypto markets entering 2026 with reduced leverage, stronger structure, and a shift toward defensive positioning, as bitcoin maintains leadership and institutions favor large-cap exposure. Institutions Turn Defensive as Crypto Risk Gets Repriced Digital asset markets began 2026 on steadier footing after last year's broad deleveraging reset risk across the sector.

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Ethereum trades above $3,000 as analysts compare its current structure to the 2017 rally, with rising open interest, record wallets, and key levels in focus.

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Bitcoin price breakouts fail to hold due to insufficient bid-side liquidity. Glassnode analysis identifies the key metrics that are likely to mark the next phase of BTC price expansion.

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XRP price failed to surpass $1.950 and started another decline. The price is now correcting gains and might struggle to stay above $1.860.

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Bitcoin's unusually subdued options pricing and weak month-to-date activity are setting up what ProCap CIO and Bitwise adviser Jeff Park calls a dangerous asymmetry: upside momentum is unlikely without volatility, and the longer BTC stays “quiet,” the more violent the eventual move could be. In a post via X on Jan.27, Park described the current tape as “still a trader's market,” arguing that low implied volatility and thin participation are a poor foundation for a clean grind higher.

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A big upgrade meets a patient market.

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The long-awaited altcoin season may fail to meet expectations, according to comments shared by well-known market analyst Ted Pillows. In a recent post on X, Pillows pushed back against the popular belief that gains from Bitcoin and traditional safe-haven assets will naturally rotate into alts.

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Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,880 zone but it failed near $3,050. ETH is declining and might struggle to stay above $2,920.

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Flare Networks says it has turned a chunk of XRP from an idle holding into something that can earn returns. The moves are recent and the numbers are concrete enough to grab attention, yet they raise as many questions as they answer.

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XRP holds near $1.9 as ETF inflows offset Powell's cautious Fed stance, with traders watching US crypto legislation and Senate votes for the next bullish catalyst.

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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) retained its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)through the fourth quarter, but reported paper losses on the holdings on Wednesday Tesla Reports Unrealized Loss On Bitcoin Tesla held $1.008 billion in digital assets as of Dec. 31, down 23% from the previous quarter, according to the company's earnings report posted after the market close. The Elon Musk-led mobility giant reported paper losses of $307 million on its cryptocurrency holdings, reversing two consecutive quarters of paper profits.