XRP has been on a January 2026 roller coaster, kicking off the month with confidence before running headfirst into a sharp pullback. It jumped about 20% in the first week, topping out near $2.41 on Jan. 6, but fast forward to today and the crypto asset is changing hands at $1.91. Even so, a handful of alpha signals and possible catalysts are lurking in the wings, hinting this market may not be done yet.

Gold’s rally is being driven less by panic and more by policy choices that are quietly reshaping global trust in money, according to veteran macro strategist Jim Rickards.

This weekend, with silver changing hands at $103 an ounce, an X account known as Stoic Trader said he was “sitting on 1,000 ounces of silver bars” and claimed he has been attempting to sell them, alleging that dealers are “lowballing 30% under spot.” The post spread quickly across X, drawing significant attention to the claim, prompting us to examine it more closely by checking what silver dealers across several U.S. states are actually willing to pay.

As markets lurch between relief rallies and sudden reversals, ten developments now unfolding across equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities suggest the global monetary order is quietly being rewritten heading into Q1 2026.

Bitcoin is trading at $89,166 per coin at 12 p.m. EST on Jan. 24, 2026, with derivatives markets sending mixed but revealing signals beneath the surface. Futures leverage is easing, options traders remain selectively optimistic, and liquidation data suggests excess positioning is still being worked off.

U.S. markets closed Friday with mixed signals across major indexes, while crypto-associated stocks—particularly bitcoin miners—largely pushed higher against a backdrop of global economic fragility and shifting geopolitical currents.

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remained under pressure Thursday as Bitcoi

Bitcoin’s recent price action has all the drama of a soap opera—with a rollercoaster drop from its high-flying $97,939 cameo down to a modest flirtation with $88,665 before landing comfortably around $89,396. Despite the theatrics, it appears the market is catching its breath in a narrow trading band, preparing for its next act. Whether it’s gearing up for an encore or fading into an intermission remains to be confirmed.

A new ETF blending gold, bitcoin, and other scarce assets is entering public markets as investors seek protection from inflation, debt growth and declining purchasing power, signaling a rising push toward hard-asset strategies amid deepening fiat currency concerns.

Early bitcoin losses, custody failures, and a $4 buy price shaped Tim Draper’s enduring bet that crypto’s real power lies in financial inclusion, a conviction driving renewed price calls and long-term holding through volatility.

Bitcoin markets are flashing coordinated warning signs as selling pressure spreads, long-term holders distribute supply, and demand weakens across on-chain and exchange indicators, undermining near-term price stability despite bitcoin’s longer-term structural support.

UBS is quietly opening the door to cryptocurrency trading for wealthy clients, signaling a cautious but meaningful shift as global wealth managers respond to rising demand for bitcoin exposure and the growing role of blockchain in traditional finance.

Nasdaq has cleared the way for significantly expanded trading in bitcoin and ethereum-linked options after a fast-tracked SEC greenlight removed long-standing contract limits on major crypto ETFs.

Bitcoin is under pressure as crypto markets enter a volatile correction driven by geopolitical tensions, Federal Reserve leadership uncertainty, and delayed U.S. regulation, amplifying short-term risk without undermining long-term adoption trends.

While bitcoin has been stuck pacing between $87,600 and $91,100 over the past few days, a sizable cluster of long-silent wallets dating back to the 2016–2017 vintage suddenly stirred, shifting 498 BTC valued at $44.6 million. In another instance, onchain analyst Sani discovered 107 wallets that consolidated 2,205 BTC into nearly two dozen addresses, a stash worth roughly $197.3 million.