🔍 🟡🙂 Market Analysis: 03-01-18

The first trading hours of January 3rd, 2026 have greeted crypto markets with a cocktail of regulatory shocks and institutional maneuvers, setting the tone for a volatile start to the year. South Korean regulators have slapped a $1.9 million fine on Korbit, one of the country’s major crypto exc... ... Read full 🟡🙂 Market Analysis: 03-01-18

Venezuela’s $60 Billion Bitcoin “Shadow Reserve” Could Reshape Global BTC Markets

Venezuela’s $60 Billion Bitcoin “Shadow Reserve” Could Reshape Global BTC Markets

Venezuela’s long-rumored Bitcoin hoard has come into sharp focus following the January 2026 US-led operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro.Intelligence reports indicate the country may have amassed a “shadow reserve” of 600,000–660,000 BTC, valued at between $60 billion and $67 billion, mak…

$18 Million Ethereum Loss Sends Whale Running To Gold

$18 Million Ethereum Loss Sends Whale Running To Gold

A large crypto wallet that recently took a sharp loss on Ethereum has restructured its holdings, moving away from volatile tokens and increasing exposure to stablecoins and tokenized gold, according to on-chain tracking data.The address drew attention after an aggressive Ethereum purchase late last …

Bitcoin Core sees development uptick, reversing multi-year decline: Casa CSO

Bitcoin Core sees development uptick, reversing multi-year decline: Casa CSO

Bitcoin Core, the reference implementation that powers approximately 78% of Bitcoin full nodes, experienced a notable resurgence in development activity throughout 2025, according to annual metrics published by Casa CSO Jameson Lopp.Email volume to the Bitcoin Development Mailing List—a key venue fo…

 Metaplanet has key advantage over US-based Bitcoin treasuries: Analyst

Metaplanet has key advantage over US-based Bitcoin treasuries: Analyst

Metaplanet, a Bitcoin treasury company, may have a financial edge over other digital asset treasury companies due to structural weakness in the Japanese yen (JPY), according to BTC analyst and crypto treasury company investor Adam Livingston.Japan’s debt-to-gross-domestic-product ratio is about 250…

Strategy on Track to Kick Off 2026 with New Bitcoin Purchase

Strategy on Track to Kick Off 2026 with New Bitcoin Purchase

Business tycoon Michael Saylor is signaling that MicroStrategy (MSTR) may be gearing up for its first Bitcoin acquisition of 2026.He boasted about the firm’s massive portfolio performance amid the market's recent recovery earlier today.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the executive chairman shared…

Bitcoin, Ether, Cardano, XRP Surge After Steep Decline On New Year’s Day

Bitcoin, Ether, Cardano, XRP Surge After Steep Decline On New Year’s Day

After a lackluster start to 2026, cryptocurrency prices have found their stride in a strong showing on January 4.

'All In' for Bull Run If BTC Breaks Six Figures, Top Analyst Says

'All In' for Bull Run If BTC Breaks Six Figures, Top Analyst Says

Bitcoin , the world's leading cryptocurrency, has found itself at a crossroads once again. The $95,000 level is now viewed as the immediate hurdle before the flagship cryptocurrency can potentially prevent the bulls from reclaiming the psychologically significant six-figure mark.According to widely …

Bitcoin 'widespread correction' unlikely after US strike on Venezuela: Analyst

Bitcoin 'widespread correction' unlikely after US strike on Venezuela: Analyst

Despite Bitcoin’s history of volatility during geopolitical tensions, its price is unlikely to fall in the coming days following the US strike on Venezuela, according to a crypto analyst.“I don't think we'll see a widespread correction based on the attack in Venezuela on Bitcoin,” MN Trading Capital…

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs pull in $646M on first trading day of 2026

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs pull in $646M on first trading day of 2026

US-based spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs began 2026 on a strong note, posting a combined net inflow of around $646 million on the first trading day, despite mixed sentiment across the broader crypto market.On Friday, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs saw net inflows of $471.3 million, while spot Ether (ETH) ETFs …

Weekend Trap? Bitcoin Enters Choppy Range As Critical Trend Line Holds Below

Weekend Trap? Bitcoin Enters Choppy Range As Critical Trend Line Holds Below

Bitcoin has entered a choppy weekend range, testing traders’ patience as price action slows and volatility compresses. Despite the sideways movement, a critical trend line just below current levels remains intact, keeping the broader market outlook cautious but far from broken.Bitcoin Drifts Into A …