Momentum Wanes, Drama Builds: Bitcoin Stuck in the $90K Crossfire

The king of crypto seems to have hit the snooze button. As of Jan. 11, 2026, bitcoin is trading at $90,828, riding a 24-hour intraday range between $90,291 and $90,850. With a market cap of $1.81 trillion and daily trading volume clocking in at $14.26 billion, bitcoin is sitting tight in its leather throne, cautiously … Read more

Onchain Analyst Willy Woo Defends Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle, Dismissing ‘Death of the Pattern’ Narratives

Willy Woo rejects claims that Bitcoin’s four‑year cycle has ended, arguing that price data still supports the traditional rhythm until at least 2026. He likens social media misinterpretations to assuming a heartbeat no longer exists when its pace varies. The ‘Heartbeat’ Analogy Onchain analyst Willy Woo is pushing back against a growing wave of skepticism … Read more

Islamic Coin Rockets 470% in 24 Hours on Ethiq Launch

On Jan. 9, Islamic Coin staged a dramatic rally, soaring 470% from under $0.01 to nearly $0.06 within 24 hours before stabilizing around $0.045–$0.05. Ethiq Layer 2 Mainnet Islamic Coin (ISLM), the native utility token of the HAQQ network, ignited a massive market rally in early January 2026. The asset surged from a stagnant base … Read more

XRP Stalls Despite Bullish Developments and Ripple’s Institutional Momentum

XRP is consolidating near a key level as Ripple expands its regulated global finance footprint, signaling patience in price action while adoption, institutional integration, and regulatory clarity quietly strengthen the crypto asset’s long-term foundation. XRP Shows Patience as Ripple Pushes Deeper Into Regulated Global Finance At 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, XRP is trading near … Read more

Ethereum Derivatives Flash Warning Signs as Leverage Builds

Ethereum’s spot price hovered at $3,087 per coin on Saturday, while derivatives traders quietly stacked risk across futures and options markets. The data shows leverage building even as price action stays choppy, a setup that has a habit of punishing crowded positions. Ethereum Futures and Options Signal Trader Tension Near $3,100 Ethereum futures open interest … Read more

‘Running Bitcoin’: BTC Holds $90K on 17th Anniversary of Hal Finney’s Iconic Tweet

On Jan. 10, bitcoin entered a period of stagnant consolidation, hovering around the $90,500 mark as market momentum from earlier in the month faded. Market Stagnation and the ‘No-Trade Zone’ Bitcoin ( BTC) maintained a steady posture Jan. 10, as the asset continued to gravitate toward the $90,000 mark amidst a landscape of cautious, muted … Read more

2010 Bitcoin Mega Whale Wakes up, Moves $181M in Dormant BTC After Yearlong Silence

After a lengthy disappearing act—last spotted in November 2024—the elusive 2010-era mega whale has resurfaced yet again, finally rousing 2,000 long-slumbering bitcoins mined in bitcoin’s earliest chapter. The hoard, now valued at $181 million, traveled in a single, clean sweep and was processed in full at block height 931668. Early Bitcoin Miner Breaks Silence, Transfers … Read more

Bitcoin Hits the Brakes at $90K—Is the Rally Running out of Gas?

With a 24-hour trading range between $89,596 and $91,924 and a current price of $90,617, bitcoin’s Saturday session delivered more of a yawn than a roar. Its $1.8 trillion market cap and $32.66 billion in trading volume suggest there’s still plenty of interest—but interest isn’t momentum, and momentum is exactly what’s missing. Bitcoin Chart Outlook … Read more