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01/04/2026 10:01 PM Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin 4-Year Cycle May Be Over as Institutional Demand Grows
TLDR Cathie Wood stated the Bitcoin 4-year cycle may no longer apply due to rising institutional participation. Bitcoin volatility has declined, with prices down about 30% from recent highs, according to Wood. Wood said institutional capital could limit deep drawdowns seen in earlier Bitcoin cycles. Ark Invest views the current market as risk-on, supported by [...]
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01/04/2026 09:34 PM Stablecoins Exchange Inflow Rises to $81B, Marks First Liquidity Shift Since 2025
TLDR Stablecoins exchange inflow rose sharply to $81B in early January 2026 after months of flat activity. The 7-day moving average crossed $70B, diverging upward from the declining 90-day moving average. This marks the highest weekly stablecoins exchange inflow since mid-2025. Bitcoin price remains stable despite the fresh capital inflow, trading below its 2025 peak [...]
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01/04/2026 09:05 PM Bitcoin Breaks Above $91,000 as Weekend Rally Triggers $130M in Short Liquidations
TLDR: Bitcoin rose 1.62% in 24 hours as prices held firm during low-liquidity Sunday trading sessions BTC recorded a 4.09% weekly gain, reflecting steady demand despite traditional markets remaining closed Trading volume reached $30.79 billion, signaling active participation even during weekend conditions Price stability above $91,000 reinforced short-term bullish structure following recent volatility Bitcoin is [...]
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01/04/2026 08:44 PM Venezuela’s Alleged $67 Billion Bitcoin Reserve Exposed After Maduro Capture
TLDR: Venezuela allegedly holds 660,000 BTC valued at $67 billion accumulated through multiple channels Regime converted $2 billion in gold into 400,000 Bitcoin at $5,000 average price since 2018 Alex Saab, system architect, was a DEA informant allowing U.S. to monitor operations in real-time Private keys to alleged $67 billion Bitcoin reserve remain unlocated following [...]
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01/04/2026 08:06 PM Craig Costello Faces £137,577 Asset Confiscation Asset Including Cryptocurrency Holdings
TLDR: Prosecutors identified £4,012.21 in Ethereum Classic cryptocurrency linked to drug trafficking. Craig Costello generated £1.6m in illegal profits from international cocaine distribution ring. Five-bedroom property sold and vehicles liquidated as part of proceeds of crime application. Confiscation order delayed due to ongoing divorce settlement over £107,722.80 property equity. Craig Costello, a convicted drug trafficker [...]
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01/04/2026 07:32 PM Memecoin Market Rebounds From Historical Lows as Major Tokens Post Double-Digit Gains
TLDR: Memecoin dominance fell to 0.032 ratio in December 2025, down from 0.11 peak in November 2024 rally PEPE surged 64% in seven days while BONK gained 59% and PENGU rose 34% during the market recovery Total memecoin market capitalization exceeded $45 billion, marking a 20% increase within one week Historical patterns suggest large-cap memecoins [...]
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01/04/2026 07:06 PM Bitcoin On-Chain Data Shows Calm Response to Venezuela Military Intervention Headlines
TLDR: Exchange Netflow data shows no mass Bitcoin deposits to exchanges despite Venezuela intervention reports Bitcoin holders maintain positions as on-chain metrics reveal measured response to geopolitical tensions Historical patterns show crypto markets now separate temporary military headlines from systemic threats Structural economic risks generate stronger on-chain signals than geographically limited conflicts On-chain data reveals [...]
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01/04/2026 06:34 PM NEAR Protocol Tests $2 Resistance After 20% Rally Signaling Potential Breakout to $3
TLDR: NEAR Protocol rallied over 20% from capitulation low at $1.43 to test $1.80-$2.00 resistance zone. RSI reclaimed the 50 midline at 58, signaling a momentum regime shift favoring buyers over sellers. MACD completed bullish crossover with expanding green histogram confirming accelerating upside pace. Breakout above $2 could trigger rapid acceleration toward $3 target with [...]
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01/04/2026 06:07 PM 3 Best Crypto Presales You Can Still Join Before 2026: Zero Knowledge Proof, Bitcoin Hyper & DeepSnitch AI
As traders seek stronger fundamentals heading into 2026, early-stage entries are facing increased scrutiny. Liquidity is thinning, and buyers are shifting focus toward real functionality instead of speculative narratives. The market is no longer rewarding future promises but favoring projects with live systems and working models. That is where Bitcoin Hyper, DeepSnitch AI, and Zero [...]
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01/04/2026 05:11 PM XRP’s 8-Year Breakout Pattern Echoes 2017 Rally as Analysts Eye $10 Target
TLDR: XRP retests an eight-year breakout pattern that previously produced a 40,000% expansion in 2017 Technical analysts project cycle targets between $8 and $10 if current demand zone support holds XRP spot ETFs maintain zero daily outflows with net institutional inflows totaling $1.17 billion Over $5 billion in XRP liquidity positioned above current $2.09 price [...]
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