Gold and silver have dominated market chatter in recent weeks, but a record-breaking silver trading session has also reignited a broader debate over bitcoin’s stalled momentum and its uneasy relationship with volatility. Jeff Park: Bitcoin Faces a Trader’s Market The discussion was sparked after Eric Balchunas, senior exchange-traded fund (ETF) analyst at Bloomberg, highlighted an […]
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Bitcoin Stalls at $89K as Consolidation Continues: Will the ‘February Factor’ Break the Deadlock?
Bitcoin traded sideways on Jan. 27, consolidating near $87,650 after a narrow range between $88,760 and $87,315, leaving its market cap at $1.73 trillion. Analysts are cautiously optimistic about February, historically a strong month for bitcoin, though some warn that shifting cycles. Bitcoin Consolidates Despite ETF Inflows Bitcoin traded sideways on Tuesday, Jan. 27, reaching […]
Read MoreGold Has Outgrown the Commodity Label, Precious Metals CEO Says
Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Randy Smallwood says the company’s streaming model is built to outperform traditional miners as rising metal prices drive operating costs higher across the sector. “ Gold is no longer trading like a commodity,” Smallwood stressed during his interview. “It’s really a currency.” Wheaton’s $3B War Chest Sets Stage for Next Wave […]
Read MoreCitrea Mainnet Goes Live, Bringing Bitcoin-Native Lending and Trading Online
Citrea’s mainnet went live on Tuesday, marking the launch of a new Bitcoin-focused application layer designed to support lending, trading, and settlement linked directly to the Bitcoin network. Citrea Goes Live With Mainnet Focused on Bitcoin Utility The project aims to broaden how Bitcoin is used beyond long-term holding by introducing a programmable environment that […]
Read MoreTreasury Secretary Says US Is Headed for a Non-Inflationary Economic Boom in 2026
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States is entering a period of accelerated growth without inflationary pressure, outlining what he calls a “Bountiful 2026” economic blueprint following meetings in Davos. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Details ‘Bountiful 2026’ Vision After Davos In a series of media appearances and official remarks on Tuesday, Scott Bessent […]
Read MoreBitgo’s Rocky NYSE Debut Sees BTGO Slide 18% in First Days of Trading
Bitgo, the digital asset custodian and financial services firm, has logged three and a half trading sessions since debuting on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) last Thursday. Over that brief stretch, however, Bitgo’s shares have declined by roughly 18%. BTGO Shares Tumble Lower Than Debut Price Founded about 14 years ago, Bitgo has built […]
Read MoreEU and India Seal Historic Free Trade Deal, Signal Strategic Economic Shift
The European Union and India announce a landmark free‑trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and unveil a near‑final pact after nearly two decades of talks, announcing phased tariff eliminations on most chemicals, […]
Read MoreCrypto ETFs Rebound as Ether Leads With $117 Million Inflow
Crypto ETFs opened the week with a much-needed rebound as ether snapped a four-day outflow streak and bitcoin finally edged back into positive territory. XRP and solana also closed green, signaling a tentative shift in market sentiment. Green Shoots Return to Crypto ETFs After Brutal Outflow Streak After a bruising stretch of red, crypto exchange-traded […]
Read MoreSupport or Surrender? XRP Circles the Drain Near $1.85
XRP is trading at $1.89, down 1.2% today, which caps off a rather gloomy week of 2.4% losses and a two-week tumble totaling 8.4%. With a market cap holding steady at $114 billion, XRP clings to the fifth spot among cryptocurrencies by size—but don’t expect a celebratory confetti cannon just yet. The 24-hour trading volume […]
Read MoreCloudbet Introduces Whale Mode, a First-of-Its-Kind Automated Position Builder for Sports Betting
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. January 26, 2026 — Cloudbet today announced the launch of Whale Mode, a new sportsbook feature that allows players to place bets of enormous size through automated position building. The feature is being introduced ahead of the Super Bowl and is now available to all Cloudbet […]
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