Bitcoin price is once again at a critical pivotal zone as the price hovers near the $90,000 zone, a level which acts as a psychological and technical support. After failing to hold above recent highs, BTC price has entered a consolidation zone between $85k-$95k, reflecting hesitation across the broader crypto market.

 

TL;DR 2026 reflects a shift in how investors interpret scarcity beyond physical supply limits. Bitcoin's fixed issuance remains unchanged, but ETFs and derivatives influence pricing and access. Gold continues to function as neutral collateral for institutions and central banks.

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ZEC has dumped hard over the past 24 hours again.

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Ripple USD was introduced in December 2024, and it has now positioned itself to be one of the biggest stablecoins, having an overall supply of $1.4 billion. The overall inflow in XRP ETFs has surged to $1.21 billion, and the net assets have shifted to $1.49 billion.

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Ethereum is the leading platform for developers who want to build decentralized software applications, which are popular in areas like gaming and finance. Ether, which is Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, set a new record high during 2025, but it ended the year in the red.

 

A few years ago, the easiest way to explain Bitcoin to a newcomer was to keep it simple, slow, and sturdy. Ten-minute blocks.

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Crypto expert Plan C has alluded to the business cycle to explain why the Bitcoin top isn't in despite the flagship crypto's run to $126,000 last year. This comes as BTC struggles to hold above the psychological $90,000 level, having lost most of its gains from the start of the year.

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Bitcoin is nearing 90,000 dollars, but the main action is happening elsewhere. While ETFs suffer massive outflows, institutional investors are beginning a strategic repositioning.

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Despite supportive fundamentals such as the resolution of the legal battle between Ripple and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and the rollout of spot XRP ETFs in the U.S., the asset has struggled to break above $3.

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Multi-chain wallet platform integrates TRON to provide users unified access to $80B stablecoin ecosystem

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Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of the San-Francisco based blockchain company, has finally shown up in the new year after multiple days of staying silent since mid-December 2025.

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VanEck projects bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050, outlining a long-term valuation model based on settlement use and reserve adoption.

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Here's also what happened to XRP's price since the start of 2026.

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed early inflows in 2026 and posted four straight days of outflows as fading rate-cut hopes and rising geopolitical risks pushed investors into risk-off positioning.

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XRP ETFs have hit $1.22B in inflows, outpacing Bitcoin and Ethereum. Here's how rising institutional demand and tightening price action could trigger the next major XRP move.

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TL;DR Bitcoin in 2026 operates across several economic functions at the same time, shaped by who holds it and how it is used. Institutional participation has reinforced its role as a store of value, while settlement use continues to grow quietly through large transfers.

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Bitcoin maintained its position above $90,000 shortly after a U.S. jobs report was released. The report indicated that the U.S. economy added 50,000 jobs in December, with the unemployment rate dropping to 4.4%.

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RLUSD might be at the forefront of all of Ripple's progress lately.

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Crypto pundit X Finance Bull has explained what Ripple's FCA approval means for XRP and cross-border payments in the U.K. This comes as the altcoin continues to gain adoption through Ripple's efforts, with XRP notably at the centre of the crypto firm's cross-border payment services.

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Polygon (POL) price has staged a strong rally this week, gaining over 30% amid broader market consolidation. Bitcoin price hovered firm above $90,000, and Ethereum at above $3,000.

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Following a sold-out debut in 2025,Consensus by CoinDesk has announced its return to Hong Kong from February 10–12, 2026. Building on an inaugural event that attracted nearly 10,000 attendees from over 100 countries and contributed an estimated HK$275 million to the local economy, the 2026 edition is projected to host 15,000 industry decision-makers.

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Investment management firm VanEck has released an optimistic forecast for Bitcoin, suggesting that its price may reach approximately $53 million per coin by 2050. This projection, published on January 9, is among the most bullish estimates for the cryptocurrency's future value.

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An urgent update for validators has been published by Solana in order to maintain the stability of its Mainnet-Beta network. The upgrade must be done by all validators (staked and unstaked).

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Ripple has secured fresh approvals from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), allowing the company to operate a fully regulated digital-asset payment system in the UK. The approval enables Ripple to manage both crypto and fiat payment flows under a compliant framework, placing its infrastructure inside one of the world's most closely regulated financial markets.

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The crypto market is entering a pause-to-rotate phase where the top two tokens are consolidating within a tight range. The Bitcoin price is compressing between $89,000 and $94,000, and the Ethereum price is holding firmly above $3,000.