$BREV HSBC now expects spot gold to surge to $5,000 per ounce in Q1 2026, signaling one of the most aggressive bullish forecasts yet from a major global bank.
What’s driving the call: • Persistent central bank buying, especially from emerging markets • Rising geopolitical risk and de-dollarization trends$ADA • Falling real yields and expectations of easier monetary policy • Gold’s role as a neutral reserve asset in a fragmented global system
If realized, $5,000 gold would: • Mark a historic revaluation of hard assets • Reinforce the shift away from fiat-dominated reserves • Strengthen the macro case for scarce stores of value, including Bitcoin$ZEC
21Shares announced it will distribute Ethereum staking rewards to investors holding its Ethereum ETF ($TETH), marking another major step toward bringing on-chain yield into regulated investment products.$ZKP
Holders will receive $0.010378 per share, with both the ex-date and record date set for January 8, 2026, and payment scheduled for January 9, 2026.
Why this matters: • Confirms that ETH staking yield can flow through ETF structures$NEAR • Strengthens Ethereum’s case as a yield-bearing digital asset, not just a speculative one • Sets a precedent for other ETH ETFs to potentially follow
This move further bridges traditional finance and on-chain economics, giving ETF investors exposure not only to ETH price action, but also to protocol-level rewards.$SUI
🚨 JUST IN: $2.22 BILLION BTC & ETH OPTIONS EXPIRE TOMORROW
$BCH A massive derivatives event is hitting the crypto market as $2.22B worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire tomorrow — a setup that often fuels short-term volatility.
📊 Why this matters: • Large expiries can trigger sharp price swings around key strike levels • Market makers may defend max pain zones, increasing intraday whipsaws$BREV • Volatility typically spikes before and during expiration
🧭 What traders are watching: • BTC & ETH max pain levels • Open interest concentration near round-number strikes • Post-expiry direction once hedges unwind
$BCH CNBC’s Jim Cramer says investors should avoid buying stocks following the market’s recent surge, cautioning that prices may have run too far, too fast.
Cramer suggested that much of the good news is already priced in, and that chasing equities at current levels could expose investors to a sharp pullback if sentiment shifts or macro data disappoints.$NEAR
Key points: • Stocks have rallied aggressively in recent weeks • Valuations are becoming stretched • Risk–reward is turning less attractive for new buyers
For many traders, Cramer’s comments are being viewed as a potential contrarian signal, especially as liquidity, earnings optimism, and risk appetite remain elevated.$XRP
🚨 JUST IN: 🇮🇳🇺🇸 INDIA MARKETS SLIDE HARD ON U.S. TARIFF FEARS
India’s stock market just logged its biggest single-day drop in over four months as concerns resurface over potential U.S. tariffs and renewed global trade pressure.$ZEC
📉 What’s driving the sell-off: • Rising fears of U.S. trade action hitting Indian exports • Weak global risk sentiment spilling into EM markets • Foreign investors turning cautious amid policy uncertainty
⚠️ Why it matters:$XRP • India has been one of the top-performing equity markets, making it vulnerable to profit-taking • Trade tensions threaten IT services, manufacturing, and export-heavy sectors • Signals growing macro fragility as global protectionism narratives return$BCH
⛔️ KALSHI CEO BACKS BILL TO BAN INSIDER TRADING IN PREDICTION MARKETS
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour has publicly endorsed a bill introduced by Rep. Ritchie Torres aimed at banning insider trading on prediction markets, signaling strong support for tighter oversight and market integrity.$SUI
By backing the legislation, Kalshi is clearly distancing itself from offshore, unregulated prediction platforms, which have faced growing scrutiny over insider access, information asymmetry, and potential market manipulation.
Key takeaways: • The bill specifically targets insiders trading on non-public information$ZEC • Kalshi positions itself as a regulated, compliant U.S. platform • Highlights a widening gap between onshore regulated markets and offshore alternatives • Signals Washington is taking prediction markets much more seriously
As prediction markets gain influence in politics, finance, and macro forecasting, this move underscores a broader push to ensure they evolve within clear legal and ethical boundaries.$DOGE
Binance Futures has officially rolled out USDT-settled TradFi perpetual contracts, starting with Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG) — marking a major step in bringing traditional finance fully on-chain.$SOL
For the first time, traders can get 24/7 leveraged exposure to legacy assets without owning the underlying commodities, using the same infrastructure they already use for crypto.
Why this is a big deal:$LINK • TradFi markets go 24/7, no more waiting for market hours • Stablecoin settlement (USDT) replaces banks and brokers • Crypto-style leverage & liquidity applied to gold and silver • Easier access for global traders, no custody or delivery risk
This blurs the line between crypto derivatives and traditional commodities, accelerating the shift toward on-chain financial markets where everything trades continuously.$ADA
Dow Jones & Company has officially named Polymarket its exclusive prediction market partner across The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and MarketWatch — a major bridge between traditional financial media and on-chain markets.$BNB
This partnership brings real-time, market-based probabilities directly into some of the most influential finance platforms in the world, signaling growing acceptance of prediction markets as a legitimate information layer.$BTC
Why this matters: • Polymarket gains mass mainstream visibility • On-chain probabilities compete directly with Wall Street narratives • Traders get crowdsourced, capital-backed forecasts instead of opinions
As legacy media leans into blockchain-based signals, the line between TradFi and crypto-native finance continues to blur.$ETH
⚡️ JUST IN: AZZA MINER LAUNCHES AI-POWERED, SOLAR-BACKED CLOUD MINING
Azza Miner has unveiled a new AI-driven cloud mining platform, combining algorithmic optimization with solar-powered infrastructure to lower costs and stabilize yields.$BREV
What’s being pitched: • 🤖 AI-powered mining allocation to optimize uptime and hash efficiency • ☀️ Solar-backed operations, aiming to reduce energy volatility • 💸 Targeted daily returns of 1.2%–1.5% (company-stated) • 🔁 Flexible withdrawals, marketed for liquidity-conscious users$DOGE
Why it matters: • Highlights the growing trend of AI + renewable energy in crypto mining • Reflects rising demand for passive, infrastructure-lite exposure to mining rewards
Caution note: • Daily return targets are not guarantees and depend on market conditions, difficulty, uptime, and operational execution.$SUI • Investors should assess counterparty risk, transparency, and sustainability claims carefully.
Bottom line: Azza Miner is positioning itself at the intersection of AI optimization and green mining, as competition heats up in the cloud mining space. 👀 #Binanceholdermmt #BinanceHODLerMorpho #FOMCWatch
$DOGE Solana’s stablecoin supply exploded by over $900 MILLION in just one day, marking one of the largest single-day inflows the network has seen this cycle.
The surge comes right after Jupiter’s onchain-native stablecoin launch, which is designed for high-speed trading, deep DeFi liquidity, and seamless integration across Solana protocols. At the same time, Morgan Stanley’s filing for a spot Solana ETF has reignited institutional interest in the ecosystem.
This combination is powerful:$ZKP • Stablecoin inflows = fresh deployable capital • Capital on Solana = fuel for DeFi, memecoins, perps, and RWAs • ETF narrative = institutional legitimacy + longer-term demand
Historically, large stablecoin inflows tend to front-run periods of heightened on-chain activity and volatility, as sidelined capital prepares to move.$BREV
⚡️ JUST IN: JIM CRAMER WARNS INVESTORS TO AVOID BUYING STOCKS
CNBC’s Jim Cramer has told investors to “avoid” buying stocks, signaling growing caution after the market’s strong rally.$BNB
Key takeaways: • 📉 Comes as U.S. equities sit near record highs • ⚠️ Suggests risk of overextension and near-term pullbacks • 🧠 Reflects rising concerns around valuations and crowded trades$BTC
Why the market is watching: • Historically, Cramer’s calls are often viewed as a contrarian indicator • Similar warnings in past cycles have coincided with major inflection points
Big picture:$ETH With sentiment stretched and volatility rising, this comment adds fuel to the debate over whether markets are due for a pause — or setting up the next surprise move higher.
🚨 JUST IN: BLACKROCK SHIFTS OVER $266M IN BTC & ETH
$ADA BlackRock has just deposited 2,164 BTC ($195.12 million) and 22,902 ETH ($71.43 million) into Coinbase, per OnchainLens — a sizable on-chain move from the world’s largest asset manager.
These transfers often precede ETF-related activity, such as share creations/redemptions, portfolio rebalancing, or liquidity management tied to client demand.$NEAR
With BTC and ETH ETFs seeing heightened volatility and mixed flows, BlackRock’s on-chain actions are being closely watched by traders as a potential early signal of institutional positioning.$LINK
🚨 FLORIDA MOVES TO CREATE A STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE
$XRP 🇺🇸 Florida lawmakers have introduced new legislation that could allow up to 10% of select public funds to be allocated into Bitcoin, spot ETFs, and tokenized securities.$PEPE
The proposal also opens the door for state taxes and government fees to be paid in digital assets, signaling a broader push toward on-chain integration at the state level.
If passed, Florida would join the growing list of U.S. states treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, not just an investment.$SUI State-level adoption is accelerating — and the race is clearly on. ⚡️📈 #Binanceholdermmt #BTCVSGOLD #ZTCBinanceTGE
$EDEL testnet adoption is accelerating with 35,000+ users now active, while $4.1M USD1 is already being utilized across lending and borrowing.$ADA
Whale activity is showing up early: • A wallet with $468K in realized profits just spent 12 ETH (~$38K) $DOGE • Accumulated 1.26M EDEL over the past 48 hours (via Lookonchain)
🇺🇸 The U.S. trade deficit has fallen to its lowest level since 2009, marking a major shift in the country’s trade balance.$LINK
Key points: • 📉 Smallest trade gap in 15 years • 🚢 Stronger exports and softer imports are narrowing the deficit • 🏭 Signals improving domestic production and supply chain rebalancing
Why it matters:$SOL • A shrinking trade deficit supports GDP growth • Reduces reliance on foreign financing • Strengthens the U.S. dollar’s long-term fundamentals
Big picture: This is a notable macro win for the U.S. economy, reinforcing the narrative of stronger growth with improving fundamentals as 2026 approaches.$PEPE
$NEAR Zcash plunged ~18% in just four hours, crashing below $400 after news broke that the entire core development team resigned.
What’s driving the selloff: • Severe uncertainty around Zcash’s roadmap and governance$BREV • Fears of development paralysis or chain stagnation • Loss of confidence from both investors and builders • Panic selling as traders reprice execution risk
$PEPE Flare has officially listed FXRP for spot trading on Hyperliquid, marking the first-ever XRP spot trading pair available on the platform.
Why this matters: • Opens direct XRP spot exposure for Hyperliquid users$LINK • Expands XRP liquidity beyond traditional CEXs • Strengthens Flare’s role as a bridge for XRP-based assets • Signals growing demand for on-chain XRP markets
$SUI This is another step toward deeper XRP integration across DeFi — and a clear sign that XRP’s on-chain presence is accelerating. 🔥 #WriteToEarnUpgrade #USChinaDeal #CPIWatch
More than $166,000,000 in long positions were wiped out across the crypto market in the past 4 hours, as volatility spiked and prices slipped through key support levels.$XRP
What this tells us: • Leverage was too crowded on the long side • Forced liquidations accelerated downside moves • Weak hands flushed as funding and open interest reset$SOL
These liquidation cascades often clean the market — setting the stage for either stabilization or a sharp rebound once pressure eases.$ZEC
$ETH Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw a combined $584.4 MILLION in net outflows as of January 7, marking one of the largest ETF drawdowns of the year so far.
Key takeaways: • Selling pressure hit both BTC and ETH, not just one side of the market$BTC • Signals short-term risk-off behavior from institutional flows • Likely driven by profit-taking, macro uncertainty, and recent volatility below key price levels
Despite the outflows, long-term ETF adoption remains intact, with total assets still far above early-cycle levels. The big question now:$BNB 👉 Is this just a temporary reset — or the start of a deeper institutional de-risking phase? #BTC #bitcoin #Ethereum
$UNI Amazon Web Services and Ripple are exploring the use of Amazon Bedrock AI to enhance the XRP Ledger’s infrastructure.
With this integration: • XRPL system logs can be analyzed in 2–3 minutes, down from several days$BREV • Faster detection of network issues and anomalies • Improved reliability and scalability for enterprise and institutional use