Solana price $SOL hits 3-month high These 5 analysts expect a new yearly high
Solana (SOL) price has been rising rapidly since October 13 and is approaching its yearly high.
Solana price also broke an inverse head and shoulders pattern. How long will it continue to rise?
Analysts are optimistic about Solana Analysts at #criptomonedas have a predominantly bullish sentiment towards Solana.
Tradermayne believes the price will rise to $40. But his bullish analysis is conditional on a bullish weekly candle close.
Rager and DaanCrypto also noted the importance of the $38 horizontal resistance area, which coincides with the yearly high. This area has been crucial since 2021, supporting and resisting.
Finally, CryptoGodJohn believes that SOL price will eventually reach $250 in the long term and may even reach $450 if it reaches the market cap of #Ethereum
Will it reach the new yearly high? The daily time frame shows that SOL price has been trading within an inverse head and shoulders (IH&S) pattern since February. The IH&S is considered a bullish pattern, which usually leads to breakouts.
Today, SOL price is in the process of breaking out of the pattern neckline. A daily close above $26 will confirm the altcoin's breakout. #crypto2023 #cryptocurrency
Standard Chartered predicts an absolute dominance in 2026
#StandardChartered has sent a strong message to the market despite current volatility; 2026 will be the year of #Ethereum Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at the bank, argues that Ethereum will significantly outperform its peers, including #bitcoin , thanks to a combination of technological maturity and leadership in key sectors.
Ethereum vs. Bitcoin (ETH/BTC Ratio): The bank expects the ratio between the two currencies to return to the level of 0.08 (last seen in 2021). This implies that #ETH will grow proportionally much more than #BTC
Short-Term Price Adjustment: Due to the overall market weakness, the bank has revised its forecast for the end of 2026 down to $7,500 (from the previous $12,000). However, this "reality check" does not change its long-term optimistic outlook.
Long-Term Explosion: The new projections place Ether at astronomical levels by the end of the decade: 2027: $15,000 2028: $22,000 2030: $40,000 (a new target introduced by the bank).
Driving Factors: Why Ethereum "will win"
According to the report, Ethereum has structural advantages that Bitcoin and other competing networks lack.
On-Chain Leadership: It is the undisputed leader in stablecoins, DeFi (decentralized finance), and RWA (tokenization of real-world assets). Standard Chartered estimates these markets will reach $2 trillion by 2028.
Scalability in Progress: Efforts to increase the mainnet's processing capacity by 10x are yielding results, attracting more institutional use.
The "Corporate Whale" Factor: The report highlights BitMine Immersion as a key player. The company already controls 3.4% of the circulating ETH supply and aims to reach 5%, acting as a consistent institutional buyer, similar to what MicroStrategy does with Bitcoin. $ETH
The "Saylor Effect" doesn't stop: Strategy seals its largest Bitcoin purchase since July
#strategy , under the firm leadership of #MichaelSaylor , has reaffirmed its dominance as the institutional titan of #bitcoin . In a demonstration of financial strength, the company has completed its third consecutive week of accumulation, marking a milestone in its aggressive treasury strategy.
The Purchase: 13,627 #BTC have been acquired at an approximate value of $1.25 billion.
The Entry Price: The transaction was executed at an average price of $91,519 per unit, taking advantage of Bitcoin's consolidation above the $90k threshold.
The Total Reserve: With this move, Strategy's treasury reaches the astronomical figure of 687,410 BTC.
Accumulated Profitability: The company's average acquisition cost now stands at $75,353 per bitcoin. Considering the current market price, the firm maintains a latent gain exceeding $10 billion.
This purchase is not just a numberโit's a message to the market. By executing its largest acquisition since July, Saylor is validating Bitcoin's current price as a solid institutional entry point, even near its all-time highs. #CryptoNews $BTC
Dubรกi corta los lazos con el anonimato La DFSA prohรญbe los tokens de privacidad en el DIFC
En un giro decisivo hacia la transparencia institucional, la Autoridad de Servicios Financieros de #Dubรกi (DFSA) ha implementado una reforma integral de su marco regulatorio criptogrรกfico, efectiva desde este 12 de enero. La medida estrella es la prohibiciรณn total de los tokens de privacidad (como #Monero o #zcash ) y de cualquier herramienta de ofuscaciรณn de transacciones dentro del Centro Financiero Internacional de Dubรกi (DIFC).
Veto Total a la Opacidad: Se prohรญbe el comercio, promociรณn, gestiรณn de fondos y derivados basados en tokens de privacidad. Ademรกs, las empresas reguladas tienen prohibido el uso de mezcladores (mixers) o cualquier dispositivo que oculte el historial de transacciones.
Alineaciรณn con el GAFI: La DFSA justifica esta medida como un paso inevitable para cumplir con los estรกndares globales contra el blanqueo de capitales (AML) y la financiaciรณn del terrorismo. Segรบn el regulador, el anonimato de estos activos hace imposible identificar al originador y al beneficiario de las operaciones.
Cambio de Paradigma Regulatorio: La DFSA deja de centrarse en la aprobaciรณn individual de tokens para trasladar la responsabilidad de cumplimiento directamente a las empresas. Ahora, las firmas deben autogestionar su responsabilidad bajo una supervisiรณn mรกs estricta de los estรกndares internacionales.
Impacto en el Mercado: La prohibiciรณn llega en un momento de paradoja, con Monero alcanzando mรกximos histรณricos y un renovado interรฉs por la privacidad, lo que subraya la brecha creciente entre la filosofรญa cypherpunk y los centros financieros regulados.
Refuerzo en Stablecoins: La actualizaciรณn tambiรฉn endurece la definiciรณn y los requisitos para las monedas estables, buscando proteger la integridad del sistema financiero del DIFC.
"Es casi imposible para las empresas cumplir con los requisitos del GAFI si comercian o poseen tokens de privacidad". > โ Elizabeth Wallace, Directora Asociada de Polรญticas de la DFSA. $XMR
#Ripple conquest London The payments giant receives green light from the FCA to operate in the heart of the UK's financial hub
Ripple strengthens its position under UK law
In a key move for its European expansion, Ripple has successfully been included in the official register of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This milestone not only validates its technical infrastructure but also positions the company at the forefront of the country's new crypto regulation.
"Gold" Compliance: Ripple Markets UK Ltd. is now officially registered under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations. This allows Ripple to legally conduct certain cryptocurrency-related activities on British soil.
More than just registration, a full EMI: According to updated data, Ripple has also progressed in its registration as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), which would enable it to issue electronic money and facilitate more complex payment services under direct supervision.
The UK as a Crypto-Hub: This approval comes at a time when the UK government is accelerating its laws to integrate digital assets. Ripple positions itself ahead of the complete new regulatory framework, expected to take effect by late 2026 and early 2027.
Boost for #XRP : Although the license is for the company, regulatory clarity has had a positive impact on market sentiment, with XRP showing resilience (trading near $2.1) following the announcement.
Clear Boundaries: It is essential to understand that this registration is not a full banking license. Ripple can move assets and manage payments, but still faces restrictions on offering certain retail or crypto ATM services without additional permissions. #xrp #Xrp๐ฅ๐ฅ $XRP
Catastrophe at Truebit A "Ghost Bug" from five years ago has wiped out the value of #TRU y and drained $26.6 million from #ETH
The verifiable computation protocol #truebit has suffered a devastating blow after an exploit that has left its native token, TRU, nearly at zero (-99.9%)
The attacker managed to extract 8,535 ETH (approximately $26.6 million USD) directly from the protocol's reserves.
The Vulnerability: It was not a flaw in new code, but a "ghost contract" implemented five years ago. A minting function allowed purchasing massive amounts of TRU at zero price.
The "Mortal" Loop: The exploiter used an infinite loop: minting tokens for free and immediately selling them on the project's bonding curve (bond curve), extracting the backing Ether in each transaction.
On-chain Corruption: Reports indicate the attacker paid bribes (priority tips) to validators/developers to ensure their draining transactions were processed first.
Current Status: Truebit has requested users to avoid interacting with the affected contract (0x764C...2EF2) and is cooperating with authorities, although the token's liquidity has completely evaporated.
"Legacy code" is a ticking time bomb. This incident shows that protocols must not only audit their present but also clean up the technical debris of their past. #CryptoNews
#Florida redobla la apuesta Presentan ley para crear su propia "Reserva Estratรฉgica de Bitcoin"
El estado del sol busca blindar su tesoro con #BTC
A pocos dรญas de que comience la sesiรณn legislativa de 2026, Florida se posiciona en la vanguardia financiera de EE. UU. con una propuesta que busca institucionalizar el Bitcoin a nivel estatal. Estos son los puntos clave del Proyecto de Ley Senatorial 1038:
Estructura Independiente: A diferencia de intentos previos, el senador Joe Gruters propone una Reserva Estratรฉgica de Criptomonedas separada. No se trata de mezclar #bitcoin con los fondos pรบblicos actuales, sino de crear una entidad independiente con sus propias reglas de custodia y un comitรฉ asesor especializado.
Solo Bitcoin por el momento: La ley establece un filtro tรฉcnico estricto: el estado solo podrรก comprar activos con una capitalizaciรณn de mercado promedio de $500 mil millones en los รบltimos dos aรฑos. En la prรกctica, esto convierte a Bitcoin en el รบnico activo elegible actualmente.
Bajo el mando del CFO: La supervisiรณn de esta reserva recaerรญa en el Director Financiero (CFO) de Florida, consolidando el control polรญtico y financiero del activo bajo una figura de alto rango estatal.
Cambio de Estrategia: Tras el estancamiento de propuestas en 2025 que buscaban invertir fondos de pensiones en cripto, este nuevo enfoque es mรกs quirรบrgico. En lugar de alterar fondos existentes, crea una "hucha digital" aislada, lo que podrรญa facilitar su aprobaciรณn polรญtica.
Competencia Interna: Existe otra propuesta (del republicano Webster Barnaby) que busca permitir hasta un 10% de inversiรณn en activos digitales para fondos locales y pensiones. El estado se encuentra en un debate clave sobre quรฉ tan agresiva debe ser su exposiciรณn al sector. #CryptoNews $BTC
Senate Committees will vote on January 15 on the Market Structure Bill, with the path open for signing #TRUMP !
At a pivotal moment for the crypto industry in the U.S., the Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees have scheduled markups and votes on January 15, 2026, on the bipartisan digital asset market structure legislation, which aims to clearly define the jurisdictions of the #SEC and #CFTC , strengthen investor protections, and combat illicit finance.
If the bills advance in committee (with the Banking Committee, led by Republican Tim Scott pushing a "hard deadline" despite ongoing divisions with Democrats), an internal Senate reconciliation process would follow to unify versions.
Subsequently, coordination would take place with the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), passed by the House of Representatives in 2025 with broad bipartisan support, to send a final package to President Donald Trump, who has expressed a pro-innovation crypto stance. #CryptoNews $BTC $ETH $WLFI
#Binance asesta a strike on the table Launch futures for #oro and #plata tradable 24/7 with USDT
The launch of the #TradFi into the crypto ecosystem
Binance has marked a before and after in the convergence of markets by launching its first TradFi Perpetual Contracts. This new category allows users to trade traditional assets under the infrastructure and liquidity of cryptocurrencies.
Precious Metals on the Blockchain: The first available contracts are XAUUSDT (Gold) and XAGUSDT (Silver). They are settled directly in the stablecoin USDT, facilitating entry for crypto investors without leaving the ecosystem.
Trading "Non-Stop": Unlike traditional commodity markets that close on weekends and holidays, Binance offers 24/7 exposure. They have implemented special pricing mechanisms to manage risks during hours when physical exchanges are closed.
Compliance and Regulation: The product does not operate in a "legal vacuum." It is offered through Nest Exchange Limited, a Binance-regulated entity in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), giving it an institutional legitimacy stamp.
Familiar Structure: The contracts are perpetual (no expiration date), allowing traders to use leverage and hedging strategies with the same commission structure they already use for Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Toward Full Tokenization: This is just the beginning. Binance has already hinted that the next assets to be integrated under this model could be company stocks, expanding its domain beyond digital assets.
Binance is evolving from being a "crypto exchange" to becoming a full-fledged financial broker. #CryptoNews $XAU $XAG
The team from #zcash leaves ECC, denouncing "Malicious Governance"
The rift between ECC and Bootstrap
The Zcash #zec infrastructure, one of the most emblematic privacy networks in the ecosystem, is undergoing an unprecedented institutional crisis. Here are the key points to understand the conflict:
Mass Exodus: The entire Electric Coin Company (ECC) team, led by CEO Josh Swihart, has left the company. They claim a "constructive dismissal," arguing that the conditions imposed by the Bootstrap board (the nonprofit parent organization) made it impossible to work with integrity.
Root of the Conflict: The dispute centers on the management of Zashi (Zcash's official wallet). While the ECC team sought external investments and more agile structures, the Bootstrap board blocked these moves, citing strict legal and fiduciary risks due to its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Cross-accusations
ECC: Accuses the board (ZCAM) of deviating from Zcash's mission and engaging in "malicious governance actions."
Bootstrap: Defends itself by stating its duty is to protect assets from "private capture" and to avoid lawsuits from donors or regulatory scrutiny over poorly structured agreements.
The Future of the Project: Swihart has announced that the original team will form a new independent company. They assure that their commitment to developing "unstoppable private money" remains intact, and most importantly, that the Zcash protocol continues to function normally, as the network is technically and operationally independent of this corporate conflict. #ZECUSDT #CryptoNews $ZEC
The token #SKR lands on January 21 to activate the Seeker economy
What many have been waiting for now has an X on the calendar. #solanamobile has confirmed that January 21 will be the official launch of SKR, the native token aiming to transform smartphones into governance nodes and sources of benefits. With a fixed supply of 10 billion units, this asset is not just a "reward," but the engine of a new decentralized mobile infrastructure.
#Airdrop imminent: The company has already taken the snapshot (snapshot) of eligible accounts. 20% of the total supply (2 billion tokens) will be distributed among users of the new Seeker model and key developers, rewarding those who bet on Solana's second-generation hardware.
The role of the "Guardians": SKR introduces an innovative figure in the mobile sector. Holders can deposit their tokens into Guardians, delegates responsible for verifying device authenticity and filtering the decentralized app store (dApp Store). It is, in essence, a community-managed security and curation system.
Governance and Real Ownership: Unlike the Saga model, where benefits were largely third-party driven, SKR grants Seeker users a share of power in platform decisions, from software updates to ecosystem incentive management.
Incentive Layer: The token will act as "fuel" to attract new builders to Solana's app store, enabling the value generated by phone usage to return directly to device and token owners.
With SKR, #solana does not only sell phones; it's attempting to create the first "Network State" on mobile. If the execution on January 21 is successful, the Seeker could evolve from a niche smartphone into the most important passive income-generating tool of the year. #sol $SOL
#Ripple frena the 'Hype' around its stock market debut
"We don't need Wall Street's money"
In a move that has cooled speculators' expectations but strengthened its image of financial solidity, Ripple's president, Monica Long, has confirmed the company has no plans to conduct an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Despite rumors positioning Ripple as one of the major stock market debuts of 2026, the executive made clear the company prefers to maintain its independence while expanding its market presence through strategic acquisitions.
Total Financial Autonomy: After closing a $500 million funding round in November 2025 (led by giants such as Citadel and Fortress), Ripple has reached a valuation of $40 billion. Long asserts they have ample liquidity to finance their internal growth without reporting to public markets.
Acquisition Frenzy: Instead of going public, Ripple has focused on "buying" its relevance in traditional finance. In 2025, it spent nearly $4 billion on four key acquisitions:
1. Hidden Road ($1.25B): An institutional broker that gave rise to Ripple Prime. 2. GTreasury ($1B): To dominate corporate treasury management. 3. Rail and Palisade: Focused on stablecoin payments and asset custody.
The RLUSD Ecosystem and #xrp : The strategy is no longer solely dependent on the XRP token. Ripple is building a "connective fabric" where its stablecoin #RLUSD acts as collateral and a bridge for institutional payments, settlements, and loans, processing over $95 billion in total volume already.
Investor Protection: Although there's no IPO in sight, agreements with its private investors include "very favorable" terms, such as guaranteed buyback rights, keeping major funds calm while the company remains private. #CryptoNews #xrp $XRP
#RIOT se render to cash Record Bitcoin liquidation by Riot Platforms to secure operations in 2026
In a tactical move that has shaken investment boards, Riot Platforms (RIOT) closed December 2025 by executing the largest Bitcoin sale in its history. The miner offloaded 1.818 #BTC , capturing $161.6 million in immediate liquidity, just as the sector faces one of its toughest periods for operational profitability.
Record sale and strong cash position: Riot reduced its reserves from 19,368 BTC to 18,005 BTC. Although it sold at an average price of $88,870 (8% lower than in November), total sales revenue surged 337% compared to the previous month.
Production under pressure: Despite mining 460 BTC in December (8% more than in November), the figure is 11% lower than in December 2024. This confirms that hardware efficiency is struggling against an increasingly voracious network difficulty.
The "Hashprice" crisis: The liquidation is no coincidence. Hashprice (revenue per unit of mining power) remains at historic lows, forcing sector giants to sell their treasuries to cover operational costs and infrastructure expansions.
Energy credits to the rescue: A vital factor for its balance was securing $6.2 million in energy credits, demonstrating that its "flexible mining" strategy in Texas remains its primary lifeline amid high electricity costs.
Riot is moving beyond being a simple "hodler" to becoming a nimble financial operator. By liquidating nearly 2,000 tokens, the company prioritizes the health of its cash flow over long-term accumulationโa clear signal that 2026 will be a year of "survival of the most efficient" in the mining industry. #RiotPlatforms #CryptoNews $BTC
New Year's Rally or Mirage? The 3 Walls Crypto Must Break to Conquer 2026
The start of 2026 has brought a breath of optimism to the market, with #bitcoin y and #Ethereum rising 7%, and memecoins waking up with strength. However, after a slight pullback, the question on #WallStreet y Main Street remains the same: does this rebound have "legs" to last? According to Matt Hougan, CIO of #Bitwise , the answer depends on three critical factors.
1. The Ghost of Liquidations (Obstacle Overcome) The market seems to have moved past the trauma of October 10th, that "black Monday" which evaporated $20 billion in futures. The good news is that the fear of a massive capitulation by hedge funds before the 2024 close did not materialize. "If it was going to happen, it would have already happened," says Hougan, suggesting the market has cleaned out its excesses and is now operating on a healthier foundation.
2. The "Clarity Act": The Final Battle in the Senate The most potent short-term catalyst is the regulatory framework in the U.S. January 15th is a key date: the Senate will vote on the structure of the cryptocurrency market. Although there are friction points around DeFi and stablecoins, approval would solidify pro-crypto principles against political swings.
Key Data: Prediction markets (Kalshi) already assign an 82% probability that the law will become a reality by year-end.
3. Correlation with Global Risk Although the crypto ecosystem is becoming increasingly independent thanks to tokenization and real-world use of stablecoins, it is not immune. Hougan warns that while we don't need a "rocket ship" stock market, a sharp downturn in equities would drag down cryptocurrencies as risk assets. For now, the low probability of a recession works in favor of digital assets.
If Congress gives the green light and macroeconomic conditions remain stable, the modest January rebound could merely be the prologue to a historic bull market in 2026. #BTC $BTC $ETH
#MSCI decide to keep companies with crypto treasuries in its indices!
In a positive turn for the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ecosystem, global index provider MSCI has announced it will not proceed with excluding companies that hold significant reserves in Bitcoin or other digital assets in their treasuries, even if these represent more than 50% of their total assets.
This decision ends months of uncertainty following a consultation launched in October 2025, which proposed treating these companies as "investment funds" rather than operational businesses, potentially triggering forced sales of up to $10-15 billion in BTC and crypto assets by passive funds replicating MSCI indices (with over $18 trillion in AUM benchmarked).
Prevents massive sell-off: The immediate risk of large institutional outflows is eliminated, which analysts estimated at $2.8 billion alone for MSTR, easing downward pressure on Bitcoin in an already volatile market.
Bullish signal for corporate adoption: Reinforces Bitcoin as a legitimate reserve asset, comparable to gold or cash, and encourages more public companies to add #BTC a to their balance sheets without fear of penalties in global benchmarks. #CryptoNews $BTC
๐ SUI stands out in the market Is the future of "legal" privacy on Layer1?
The crypto ecosystem has awakened with an undeniable protagonist. While #bitcoin and #Ethereum maintain a sideways pulse with barely 1% movement, #sui has surged more than 17%, solidifying its position as the "top performer" among large-cap assets.
Sui's rally is not an empty speculative moveโit responds to a deep academic vision that could reshape the rules of the game for institutions:
Market Divergence: SUI has broken correlation with sector giants. While the market remains moderate, this asset has captured investor liquidity seeking specific network catalysts.
The "Paper" of Discord (and Success): Mysten Labs has published an academic study that redefines how a modern blockchain (like Sui, Ethereum, or Solana) can integrate privacy without being classified as a "privacy coin" prohibited by regulators.
Modular Privacy: The proposed framework does not offer a one-size-fits-all solution, but rather levels of privacy: from simple amount confidentiality to full anonymity through the use of: Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK-Proofs): To validate data without revealing it. Homomorphic Encryption: To operate on encrypted data.
The Institutional Approach: Unlike Monero or Zcash, Sui's study emphasizes "trade-offs." They acknowledge that greater privacy entails higher computational overhead and greater regulatory challenges, positioning themselves as a platform seeking the perfect balance between anonymity and compliance. #SUI๐ฅ #SUฤฐ $SUI
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