$XRP Price has now broken below the first signal level at $2.109. At minimum, a retest of the $2.03 area looks likely, though this move could also signal that a more meaningful price top has already formed. Follow to stay updated #XRP #Ripple
Weekly / Monthly • price up ~10% from the reasonable lows (limits defending the wicks) • current rejection seems to have front-ran the Weekly resistance by a few ticks • line-in-the-sand matches the equilibrium of the Monthly resistance (grey)
4-hourly / Daily • no clear reason for the 4H to reject: likely higher timeframe rejection • thanks to the past two-days' closes, daily breaker likely in play • watching for supports in either zone, though given Weekly/Monthly rejection, favoring just under 95k as support
While $BTC remains almost flat (+0.03%), the broader market is getting selective. We are seeing a clear divergence in the Top-15 rankings: while some projects face 10-15% drawdowns, others show remarkable stability and a decoupled upward trend.
• $BTC and ETH continue to lead with market caps of $1.81T and $375B respectively
• According to CryptoDep, WBT's market capitalization stands at $11.7B, showing that "smart money" is flowing out of volatile assets and into coins with real utility.
• Chainlink and SUI also saw solid performance, with market caps of $9.33B and $6.75B respectively. But despite their strong showings, WBT continues to outpace them, cementing its position as a leading player in the space.
💡 As we watch the market unfold, it’s clear: coins like WBT, SUI, SOL are leading the charge. Who’s next in line for the top 10?
Dubai is making its stance on $BTC clearer. The financial regulator has banned privacy tokens from trading on regulated exchanges in the DIFC, pointing to AML and sanctions risks. The restriction applies to exchanges and financial firms - holding privacy coins in private wallets is still allowed.
At the same time, Dubai updated its approach to stablecoins. Only fiat-backed tokens with solid, liquid reserves will be treated as stablecoins, while algorithmic models will fall into the general crypto category.
Hyperliquid Founder on Building the Future of Finance 🚀
In October 2024, on The Chopping Block podcast by Unchained, Hyperliquid founder Jeff shared a powerful insight.
While centralized exchanges (CEXs) focus on optimizing existing metrics, Hyperliquid is driven by something bigger — building financial infrastructure that doesn’t exist yet.
He made it clear:
Hyperliquid is not trying to copy CEXs.
Both decentralized and centralized platforms can coexist, and innovation is not a zero-sum game.
📅 Crypto Market Calendar 2026: 21 Key Events to Watch - from $BTC to Web3
$BTC often sets the direction, but the broader crypto market moves on events. I’ve put together 21 important crypto, macro, and Web3 dates that could shape market sentiment in early 2026. If you track BTC, altcoins, or narratives - save this and add it to your calendar 👇
Jan 7 • Ethereum BPO Hard Fork Jan 12 • Zama ICO Jan 13 • US Inflation Data (CPI) Jan 14–15 • Web3 Expo Dubai 2026
Jan 15 • CryptoXR 2026 (Paris) • Starknet (STRK) Token Unlock • US CLARITY Act Vote • US Initial Jobless Claims
Jan 16 • Arbitrum (ARB) Token Unlock • US Federal Reserve Balance Sheet
Jan 20 • LayerZero (ZRO) Token Unlock Jan 21 • Plume (PLUME) Major Token Unlock (~40%) Jan 22 • US GDP Report Jan 23 • US Manufacturing PMI (ISM) Jan 25 • Plasma (XPL) Token Unlock
Jan 26 • Bitget Token (BGB) Token Unlock • US Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision
Feb 4 • Digital Assets Forum 2026 (London) Feb 9 • Tokenized Capital Summit 2026 (Hong Kong) Feb 10 • Consensus Hong Kong (CoinDesk)
• Macro data → impacts Bitcoin and risk assets • Token unlocks → supply pressure & volatility • Major events → new narratives, capital flows, partnerships
📍 If this is useful, save it and add it to your calendar.
XRP Named the ‘New Cryptocurrency Darling’ After Strong Start of 2026
$XRP has made waves in the cryptocurrency market this year, with CNBC dubbing it the breakout trade of 2026. In the first days of January, XRP rallied over 30%, reaching a two-month high of $2.41, and has even flipped BNB to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
Key Factors Driving XRP’s Surge:
Regulatory Clarity: Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC has been resolved, boosting investor confidence.
Less Crowded Trade: XRP is seen as a less competitive alternative to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Strong ETF Flows: XRP-based funds have seen $1.25 billion in inflows since their launch, with no negative net flows.
With consistent inflows into XRP ETFs and a surge in price, XRP is positioning itself as the "next big thing" in crypto. #Altcoin Season# #Ripple #XRP