Ethereum Price Chart Warns of 20% Drop, Will Converting BTC to ETH Help?
The price of Ethereum has decreased by approximately 1.3% in the last 24 hours and has dropped nearly 10% over the past week. This is no longer just short-term volatility, as the daily chart shows that the ETH price has fallen below a significant neckline level, signaling a bearish structure and warning of a further 20% downside risk if support breaks.
26% of institutions predict a bear market impact on investors
The latest survey by Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode revealed that about one in four both institutional and retail investors view the crypto market as being in a downtrend.
In this regard, investors still believe that Bitcoin (BTC) is undervalued, as this insight reflects changes in investor psychology amid confusing macroeconomic signals and ongoing volatility in early 2026.
The crypto fund recorded the highest outflows of the week since mid-November 2025, amounting to a total of 1.73 billion USD, as investor sentiment across the crypto market remains risk-averse, with three key factors explaining this withdrawal.
3 Altcoins to Watch in the Last Week of January 2026
The crypto market has experienced negative volatility in the past few days, although the overall financial situation has begun to show signs of recovery. However, altcoins still rely on the development of external networks to improve the situation.
3 Altcoins at High Risk of Liquidation in the Last Week of January
The feeling of "intense fear" has returned to the market in the last week of January. This atmosphere has led to the opening of short positions dominating the market. However, several data points indicate that there are many altcoins that could trigger large liquidation events due to specific factors of each coin.
Zcash price may drop 35% but some groups remain optimistic
The price of Zcash has been under continuous pressure over the past two weeks, with the overall structure clearly leaning towards a downward trend. Since mid-January, ZEC has entered a downward adjustment path, which may potentially drop by up to 35% if key levels cannot hold.
Wirex Limited CEO Chet Shah on Fraud, Fund Freezing, and the 2025 Transparency Report
Wirex Limited was able to prevent damage from fraud in the retail sector of over £180,000 in 2025 amid increased scrutiny from regulators and complaints from customers mostly related to fund freezing issues
XRP reserves on Binance and Upbit soared in January, triggering concerns about sell-offs
The price of XRP has dropped below 2 USD, which has erased almost all of the recovery since the beginning of the year. At the same time, the XRP balance on several major exchanges has also increased, further raising concerns about increasing downside risk.
USD Index (DXY) Hits Four-Month Low, What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
The USD Dollar Index (DXY) has fallen to a four-month low amid speculation about a "yen intervention" by the United States and Japan.
Analysts warn that the DXY may face additional downward pressure. Currently, market attention is shifting towards how the next policy direction will affect digital assets.
XRP price hits a local low, the chance of a surge of 11% increases.
XRP continues to face ongoing pressure since the beginning of the month, with prices consistently moving down to reach the monthly low.
Although this decline seems to be a short-term downtrend, past behavior suggests that this period may indicate exhaustion rather than a further decline. Such situations often occur before a reversal when selling pressure begins to weaken and coin accumulation takes place.
The reasons why the Ethereum alternative that Vitalik Buterin once rejected is being reconsidered.
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has admitted to changing his long-held position over nearly a decade, signaling a significant shift regarding self-regulation on the blockchain.
Recently, in a post on X (Twitter), Buterin stated that he no longer agrees with the statement made in 2017 that a full user audit is merely a 'fantasy of conservative minds.'
Ethereum Whales Split into Two Groups: Between Accumulation and Selling in January
Whales are pushing Ethereum (ETH) in the opposite direction in late January 2026, with on-chain data showing that some large holders are continuously rotating their funds, while others are accumulating ETH during the price decline, reflecting a tug-of-war between coin distribution and increasing long-term positioning.
Bitcoin price forecast still warns of risks at USD78,000, but selling pressure begins to ease, opening up rebound opportunities
Bitcoin has decreased slightly by less than 1% in the last 24 hours, but the more important issue is not just the daily movement. Over the weekend, the price of Bitcoin approached the dangerous confirmation point of a downtrend signal before bouncing back in the short term.
Japan is set to open the way for cryptocurrency ETF funds by 2028 to compete in a competitive Asian market
Japan is preparing to legally allow the trading of cryptocurrency ETF funds by 2028, marking a significant shift for the second-largest economy in Asia towards mainstream acceptance of crypto, according to a report by Nikkei
On-chain DEX aggregator loses USD 17 million from a major smart contract attack.
SwapNet, which is an aggregator for decentralized exchanges (DEX) on-chain, was impacted by a major smart contract attack, resulting in the loss of over 16.8 million USD in cryptocurrency.
This incident underscores the persistent security risks associated with token approvals and third-party navigation contracts in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.
Winter Storm Pressure Causes Bitcoin Hashrate to Decline as Major Pools in the U.S. Slow Mining Power
Several Bitcoin (BTC) mining groups in the United States have reduced operations in response to severe winter weather impacting the national electrical grid
This decline occurs as an Arctic cold wave brings sub-freezing temperatures across many areas in the United States
With Bitcoin's market share remaining at 59% and the unlocking of tokens worth over 1 billion USD this week, investment flows continue to avoid altcoins. Therefore, we need to understand why the market structure has changed significantly.
CZ's Memoir Set to Launch in Late February, Revealing Complete Prison Story
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder of Binance, announced that the highly anticipated memoir will be released in late February or early March. He promised to reveal details that could not be disclosed during an interview at the recent Davos conference.
Gold Hits USD5,000 for the First Time — Revealing 3 Risks Behind the Panic
The price of gold has surpassed 5,000 USD per ounce for the first time in history, with prices rising more than 650 USD in January alone. Last week, gold rose by 8.5%, marking the largest weekly increase ever in USD terms and also the highest percentage increase since the panic from COVID in March 2020. Meanwhile, the price of silver also surpassed 100 USD per ounce, increasing by 44% since the beginning of this year.
The price of RAIN has risen by nearly 40% in the past 30 days while maintaining the same uptrend structure. Currently, the trading price is just below 0.0104 USD, but this price level is no longer the main focus.
The breakout structure remains effective, signaling a new expected price peak that will be above 0.0110 USD, over 10% from the current level. Although the uptrend direction is still open, the slowdown in momentum indicates that sellers may return at the point where confidence peaks.