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Ether is flashing a bearish inverse cup-and-handle on the daily chart, keeping $1,500–$1,600 in focus if support breaks. Risk-off sentiment after Microsoft's AI spend shock is adding pressure, even as RSI nears oversold levels that could spark a brief bounce.

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Ex-Ripple CTO David “JoelKatz” Schwartz pushed back on viral XRP price calls, arguing that today's market price is already a referendum on how much credible capital actually believes in a near-term path to $100. His comments also spilled into a broader discussion about XRPL economics and scaling tradeoffs that, in his view, get lost in the hype cycle.

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Ripple's David Schwartz used expected value logic to push back on viral claims that XRP could soon hit $50 or $100.

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Ripple and Stellar (XLM) have the potential of enabling legally compliant U.S. securities offerings, which could streamline transactions while adhering to regulatory standards.

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Bitcoin plunged below $82,000 on Jan. 30, 2026, marking its weakest level since November 2025, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a sharp sell-off. Bitcoin Hits Two-Month Low Amid Middle East Tensions Bitcoin tumbled below the $82,000 mark early Friday, Jan.

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Bitcoin plummeted to a nine-month low on Friday as a global tech-driven selloff eroded investor appetite for risk. The downturn rippled through multiple sectors, dragging down cryptocurrencies, equities, and precious metals in a broad market retreat.

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Ethereum price slid out of its recent consolidation range near $2,800 on as renewed exchange-trade fund outflows and weak trader positioning weighed on short-term sentiment.

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The idea of XRP hitting $50 or even $100 has been spreading fast across social media, exciting many long-term holders. But recently, David Schwartz, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, stepped in with a calm and honest take that has sparked fresh debate in the crypto community.

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Solana price action remains under pressure despite several attempted recoveries. The altcoin failed to sustain rebounds even after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was released following his arrest.

 

Binance announced that it will turn its $1 billion SAFU fund into bitcoin over the next 30 days to support the industry through uncertainty.

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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.

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Binance plans to convert its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users into Bitcoin, signalling a change in how the exchange structures its emergency protection reserve during a volatile market phase. The move was outlined in an open letter posted on X and is set to be completed over the next 30 days.

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U.S. Appeals Court tosses XRP investor lawsuit , making Ripple score a major legal victory.

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Metaplanet raises ¥21 billion to expand Bitcoin holdings, eyeing ‘1% Bitcoin Club' despite market risks.

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Gold continues to surge to new highs while Bitcoin struggles to reclaim higher price levels, reinforcing a growing divergence across global markets. According to a recent CryptoQuant report, the current investment landscape has become a tale of two worlds.

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Bitcoin's value against gold has fallen near 2017 levels, reviving doubts about its role as a long-term store of value.

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XRP price action signals potential bottoming as Fear & Greed Index surges to 29.

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The crypto market crash wipes out over $240 billion, with the total market cap tumbling from $3.04 trillion to $2.80 trillion. Massive liquidations across Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, BNB, Solana (SOL), HYPE, and other altcoins, including GOLD and SILVER perpetuals erase all recent gains.

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David Marcus, a well-known voice from the payments world, has restated a familiar yet bold idea: Bitcoin could beat gold as a store of value. He points to Bitcoin's mix of scarcity and a simple recovery tool — the 12-word seed phrase — as reasons people can hold and move big sums without banks.

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Binance will convert the stablecoin holdings in its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users to bitcoin over the next 30 days, with plans for regular audits.

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Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced major plans to convert its entire $1 billion to the Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) reserve from stablecoins into Bitcoin. This move highlights the exchange's long-term confidence in Bitcoin and comes at a time when crypto markets remain highly volatile.

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Solana declined 8% to $115 following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates unchanged, though the network recorded nearly $4 billion in DEX volume and surpassed Ethereum in on-chain activity as bulls target $135 support recovery.

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Binance plans to convert its $1 billion SAFU fund from stablecoins into Bitcoin, citing long-term conviction and market resilience.

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XRP has slipped below the $1.90 level as selling pressure continues to weigh on the market, reinforcing a cautious tone across recent price action. Attempts at short-term stabilization have so far lacked follow-through, and momentum remains fragile as traders respond to weakening structure rather than clear directional signals.

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Ethereum chosen for FIDD launch, with whales and longs reflecting DeFi strength.