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Bitcoin's ETF Wake-Up Call: How the Market Learned to Move Alone

Bitcoin no longer waits for Wall Street to open. Even with traditional markets closed, $BTC can still trigger massive moves and rewrite the rules.

The turning point came in 2024, when spot Bitcoin ETFs were approved. For institutions, this created a regulated and familiar path into crypto removing custody risks and opening the door for serious capital.

By 2025, the impact was clear. Bitcoin reached a record high near $126,000, fueled by roughly $26B in spot ETF inflows. The road was volatile, with a sharp 30% correction in April and a deeper 35% drop in November, but demand kept returning.

The real signal came during a U.S. military operation in Venezuela. While stock markets were closed, Bitcoin jumped above $90,000 and the broader crypto market added around $100B in hours. Looking ahead to 2026, ETF inflows are projected between $15B and $40B with some estimates pushing beyond $50B. #BinanceHODLerBREV

$XRP *ONE TRADE FOR YOU*
_Actionable Long Setup Now_
_Entry:_ 2.3200– 2.3400
_Targets:_
- TP1: 2.50
- TP2: 2.55
- TP3: 2.60
_Stop Loss:_ 2.28
#BinanceHODLerBREV

$SUI *ONE TRADE FOR YOU*
_Actionable Long Setup Now_
_Entry:_ 1.92– 1.95
_Targets:_
- TP1: 2.10
- TP2: 2.17
- TP3: 2.25
_Stop Loss:_ 1.87
#BinanceHODLerBREV

$BTC Bitcoin remains in a bullish rising

channel on the 4H timeframe, trading around $93.6K. After testing resistance near $94.8K-$95K, a short-term pullback is forming, likely a healthy correction rather than a reversal. Key support levels are $91.5K, $90.5K, and the major demand zone at $89K-$89.6K.

As long as BTC holds above $89K, the bullish trend remains intact, with potential upside targets at $95K and $96.2K-$96.3K. Traders should watch support reactions for possible entries, while a breakdown below $89K could open downside toward $87.2K. #BinanceHODLerBREV

$BTC just got a major vote of confidence from Japan, as Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama called 2026 the "first year of the digital era" and backed bringing digital assets into the country's stock and commodity exchanges pointing to U.S. crypto ETFs as the model worth following.

Japan is also cutting crypto taxes from a maximum of 55% to a flat 20%, aligning digital assets with stocks. At the same time, it has reclassified 105 cryptocurrencies -as including Bitcoin and Ethereum financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

With loss carryforwards now allowed for up to three years and firms like SBI preparing for potential ETF filings, Japan is moving from "crypto policy" to "crypto infrastructure." If this momentum holds, 2026 could mark a real shift in how mainstream investors access the market.#BinanceHODLerBREV

#Ethereum Stablecoin Transfers Hit Record $ 8 Trillion in Q4 2025

ETH $ETH just handled over $ 8 trillion in stablecoin transfers from October to December 2025-nearly double its previous peak and outpacing Visa's quarterly volume.

Data from Token Terminal shows Ethereum's stablecoin transfers soared past $ 8 trillion in Q4 2025, driven by USDT and $USDC for payments, trading, and DeFi.

The network saw record 8.7 million smart contract deployments, 2.23 million daily transactions in late December, and stablecoin issuance rising 43% to $181 billion.

Observers call it proof of Ethereum's role in global on-chain payments, with institutions like Visa and PayPal integrating stablecoins amid growing adoption. #BinanceHODLerBREV

Michael Saylor Kicks Off 2026 with $116M Bitcoin Buy

Michael Saylor's Strategy has kicked off 2026 with another significant Bitcoin purchase - acquiring 1,286 $BTC (~$116M) at an average price near $90,391 and bringing total treasury holdings to 673,783 $BTC ~3% of the total supply) according to recent SEC filings.

This continued accumulation underscores Strategy's long-term conviction in Bitcoin as a core treasury asset despite ongoing market volatility. The firm also boosted its USD reserves to $2.25B, enhancing liquidity and financial flexibility heading into the new year

Such persistent buying by one of the largest corporate holders remains an important sentiment signal for the broader market, especially as $BTC hovers around key technical levels and macro uncertainty lingers.#BinanceHODLerBREV

$BNB is trading around $906, continuing its strong bullish structure. Price is grinding higher after clean demand respect, now knocking on the $930 resistance zone.

Trend: Bullish

Support: $880-$870

Next target: $930+ on breakout

Momentum stays with the bulls. Eyes on continuation

#bnb

#ETH already swept liquidity, printed a clean MSS, and now chilling around demand

This pullback looks like a setup, not weakness

If $ETH taps that lower zone once more and holds, next move is a push back into the 3.3k-3.4k supply

That's the level where things get explosive

$ETH

$BTC aiming for Range High,

Watching today's weekly close very closely!

Above 88k is good for RH and above till 103k 105k. #BTC90kChristmas

$SOL LEVERAGE AT RISK WITH 10%

Fresh liquidation data shows $217M in SOL shorts could be wiped out on a 10% rally, while a 10% drop threatens $183M in long positions.

As $SOL hovers near $132 levels, leverage is stacked tightly on both sides.

#SOL #solana

$BNB BNBUSD (4H)/

Price holding strong around 886 with a clear bullish structure.

Liquidity taken → higher lows → momentum intact.

Next watch:

Supply/Resistance: 900-930

Support: 860 → 840

Break & hold above 900 could open

continuation

Manage risk, trade smart.#BTC90kChristmas

Bitcoin above $91K

From my seat, this $BTC push toward ~$91,300 is constructive, but I'm not mistaking it for a breakout. #BTC price is up ~2%, yet 24h volume is down ~47.7%, which tells me this is price drifting higher as sell pressure fades. That distinction matters.

What stands out to me is how cleanly $90K is holding without leverage-fueled excess. With the Vol/Mkt Cap ratio near 1.3%, participation looks controlled, not euphoric. I read this as acceptance above a key level.

My takeaway:

Comfortable with BTC above $90K Not chasing without volume confirmation Expansion in volume = continuation; continued low volume = more compression

Do you see this as accumulation, or a pause before a deeper pullback?#BTC90kChristmas

Ripple January 2026

XRP

Distribution Complete Official Update

Ripple has completed its scheduled monthly XRP distribution for January 2026, according to on-chain data.

1 billion $XRP released on January 1 as per the customary monthly escrow schedule.

700 million $XRP was returned to escrow, meaning most of the unlocked tokens were not added to the open market.

34.185 billion XRP remains in escrow, under Ripple's control.

Circulating supply stands at 65.78 billion XRP, with 14.2 million XRP permanently burned.

This process aligns with Ripple's established escrow mechanism

releasing up to 1 billion XRP monthly and relocking unused portions to help manage market liquidity. #BTC90kChristmas

$ETH /USDT is showing bullish momentum after breaking above the descending trendline, forming higher lows. After rallying from $2,950, it's testing resistance around $3,170, with immediate support at $3,080-$3,100 and stronger support at $2,892. A daily close above $3,170 could push ETH toward $3,242, while failure to break may retest $3,050-$3,080. Traders should watch price action closely and manage risk.#BTC90kChristmas

Tom Lee's BitMine staked an additional

82,560

$ETH worth around (~$260M).

In just one week, the firm's total staked Ethereum is nearing $1.7B, signaling supply is being locked, not circulated, a meaningful structural shift!..#BTC90kChristmas

Bitcoin push toward a breakout above $91,000 briefly stalled on January 3, as rising geopolitical tensions especially around U.S. involvement in Venezuela injected fresh uncertainty into the market.

With traditional markets closed, crypto reacted faster, and traders took a step back to reassess risk.

That pause doesn't change the bigger picture. $BTC has a long history of absorbing macro shocks and stabilizing once the dust settles. In fact, moments like this often act as pressure tests, shaking out weak hands while long term conviction quietly builds.

As 2026 begins, the focus remains clear: geopolitics may slow momentum in the short term, but Bitcoin continues to prove its resilience in a world full of uncertainty. If risk sentiment steadies, the path toward new highs is still very much on the table.

$IRYS *ONE TRADE FOR YOU*
_Actionable Long Setup Now_
_Entry:_ 0.032000– 0.03300
_Targets:_
- TP1: 0.04000
- TP2: 0.04400
- TP3: 0.04800
_Stop Loss:_ 0.03000#BTC90kChristmas

$TRUMP – Sudden Breakout Alert 🚀
A strong impulse candle after consolidation confirms fresh momentum entering the market.
Structure favors the bulls and continuation is likely if the breakout level holds.
Bias: Bullish above 5.50
Entry Zone: 5.20– 5.30
Stop Loss: 5.05
Targets:
🎯 TP1: 6.00
🎯 TP2: 6.30
🎯 TP3: 6.80
As long as price holds above the breakout, dips remain buyable.
Momentum + structure both align for continuation. 📈

BITCOIN BREAKS ABOVE $91,000!

$BTC has skyrocketed +$3k in a rapid surge since the United States launched military strikes on Venezuela.

Risk-on mode activated? Geopolitical tension fueling the crypto pump?

What's your take-safe-haven play or just coincidence? #bitcoin #BTC