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27 Jan 2026, 11:05
XRP’s $21.5 Roadmap Just Unlocked. Phase 4 Has Officially Begun
XRP has returned to the center of market attention as long-term technical structures align with improving liquidity conditions across the digital asset space. After years of compression and uneven momentum, XRP now appears to be entering a decisive expansion phase that could redefine its position in the current market cycle. Traders and long-term investors alike are watching closely as higher-time-frame charts suggest that the asset may be transitioning from preparation into execution. That outlook gained traction following a recent technical analysis shared by crypto analyst Diana on X, where she identified XRP’s current price action as the beginning of Phase 4 of a classic market cycle. Rather than signaling weakness, the sharp correction from XRP’s 2025 peak near $3.65 appears to have reset market structure and momentum indicators, creating conditions historically associated with strong continuation moves. XRP’S $21.5+ ROADMAP JUST UNLOCKED — PHASE 4 HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN $XRP is officially breaking out of a multi-year flag on the weekly/monthly chart. This is Phase 4 — the expansion phase where price historically moves fast. After topping near $3.65 in 2025 and… pic.twitter.com/x2JHtQyIYt — Diana (@InvestWithD) January 26, 2026 A Multi-Year Flag Breakout Comes Into Focus On the weekly and monthly charts, XRP has spent several years consolidating within a broad flag formation. This structure reflects prolonged equilibrium between buyers and sellers, often preceding aggressive expansion once price breaks decisively higher. Recent price behavior suggests that XRP is attempting to exit this range, indicating that long-term sellers are losing control as demand steadily absorbs the overhead supply. The roughly 48% correction from the 2025 high played a constructive role in this setup. It reduced speculative excess, restored technical balance, and allowed XRP to establish a higher-time-frame base. This reset strengthened the argument that the broader bullish structure remains intact. Mapping the Expansion Phases Ahead Diana’s roadmap frames XRP’s potential advance as a sequence of expansion legs rather than a single impulsive surge. The first critical zone sits between $4.8 and $5.2, where a measured breakout projection converges with a major psychological level. Sustained trading above this area would confirm a structural shift in market behavior. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Beyond that zone, XRP could enter a secondary expansion phase toward the $7 to $9 range. This move needs prices to stabilize above $5, with steady buying in the spot market, showing solid accumulation rather than quick flips. The final move, potentially taking prices up to $12-$20+, relies on breaking past previous highs and having strong market liquidity in a late-stage bull market. Why the $3.65 Level Defines Price Discovery The $3.65 high represents a pivotal inflection point for XRP . A decisive break above this level would remove historical resistance and push the asset into price discovery, where market participants rely on expansion metrics rather than legacy supply zones. Such a move would fundamentally alter XRP’s technical narrative. While broader market conditions will influence timing, the current structure suggests that XRP has moved beyond its consolidation phase. If the breakout holds, Phase 4 may already be unfolding, positioning XRP for one of its most significant cycles to date. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post XRP’s $21.5 Roadmap Just Unlocked. Phase 4 Has Officially Begun appeared first on Times Tabloid .
27 Jan 2026, 11:00
When Gold And Silver Go Quiet, Crypto Tends To Explode: Tom Lee
Crypto traders are watching quietly. Prices are moving, but not in the way many bulls expected. According to Fundstrat managing partner Tom Lee, during an interview on CNBC’s Power Lunch Monday, the surge in gold and silver has pulled a lot of cash away from riskier bets. That shift has been strong enough to slow the momentum that might otherwise have lifted digital assets sooner. Precious Metals Steal The Spotlight Gold has surged to record territory, and silver has climbed sharply, drawing interest from investors seeking a safe place to park money. Reports note gold topped $5,100 after a strong run that added close to 8% since the start of the year, while silver hit about $110 following a 57% gain. Geopolitical stress, tariff fears, and a weaker dollar are cited as reasons for that move. In plain terms: a lot of nervous money went to metal, not crypto. Lee pointed to the large deleveraging event in October as another drag. Many firms and market makers were hit hard, and margin-driven upside is much smaller now. That means rallies take more time to appear. Based on reports, parts of the industry are recovering, but some players remain fragile. BitMine, an Ether treasury firm tied to Lee, added 20,000 ETH in a fresh buy, which shows belief is still there at institutional levels. It seems that Tom Lee( @fundstrat )’s #Bitmine bought another 20,000 $ETH ($58.22M) from #FalconX 6 hours ago. https://t.co/OYqF48eaXX pic.twitter.com/GB6DT0HUid — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 27, 2026 Bitcoin Price Action And Market Mood Bitcoin traded in a tight band around $87,000–$88,000 after recent swings tied to global headlines. It tested support at about $86,000 and failed to push above $95,000 in recent attempts. Buyers are stepping in on dips rather than chasing gains, and volumes have been mixed. ETF flows have been negative, which points to short-term caution. Still, holding those levels without a sharp drop keeps the story alive. Risk Appetite Matters More Than Dollar Moves Reports from CryptoQuant contend that dollar weakness alone won’t send Bitcoin higher if the move is fear-driven. When people flee the dollar because they are scared, they pick the most traditional hideouts — like gold. For crypto to rally strongly, the dollar needs to weaken because investors are willing to take on risk, not because they are panicked. That difference is subtle but crucial. And that’s precisely what Tom Lee means — that Bitcoin and Ethereum usually jump when gold and silver pause. What Could Trigger A Shift A pause or pullback in precious metals could free up capital and change investor focus. Easing from the Fed, or clearer signs that geopolitical tensions are cooling, might push some money back toward digital assets. Institutional interest in smart contract platforms was highlighted at recent finance events, and some firms are building on Ethereum and similar chains. Those longer-term moves are being made quietly, even while spot prices wander. Featured image from Unchained, chart from TradingView
27 Jan 2026, 10:58
Super Wednesday: Will the Fed and Oil Data Trigger Massive Bitcoin Volatility?
Bitcoin (BTC) is facing a test of its sensitivity to traditional finance as two major macro events converge on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The cryptocurrency’s near-term trajectory may be swayed by U.S. crude oil inventory data and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with both holding power to shift market-wide expectations on inflation and liquidity. Markets Enter “Super Wednesday” With Risk Appetite on Pause On-chain technician GugaOnChain described January 28 as a “super Wednesday” for global markets, pointing to U.S. crude oil inventories and the Federal Reserve meeting as parallel risk events. “Both events have the potential to alter expectations of inflation, liquidity, and risk,” the analyst wrote. “In this scenario, Bitcoin emerges as an asset sensitive to the same variables, reacting both to energy shocks and to changes in monetary policy.” According to them, West Texas Intermediate crude futures for March settled around $61 per barrel, down about 0.7% on the day, while open interest fell by more than 21,000 contracts. They noted that declining participation in oil markets suggests traders are reducing exposure before the key macro signals land. GugaOnChain also highlighted a moderate negative correlation between Bitcoin and crude oil over the past week, with BTC up just over 5% in that period while oil was flat. According to the analyst, energy markets remain a reference point for inflation expectations, which in turn feed into liquidity conditions that affect Bitcoin and other risk assets. They concluded with a direct assessment of the current setup: “The numbers reveal a market in a waiting mode. Super Wednesday will be decisive to calibrate expectations and may redefine the correlation between energy and crypto.” Bitcoin Price Action Reflects Broader Macro Caution At the market, the price of the number one cryptocurrency gained about 0.6% in the last 24 hours, trading in a narrow range between $87,000 and $89,000. Zooming out, the asset is down about 3.6% over the past week and nearly 4% across two weeks, even as the broader crypto market has been flat. On a monthly view, BTC is marginally higher, but it remains about 12% lower year over year and almost 30% below its all-time high achieved in October last year when it went past $126,000. This underperformance comes as institutional flows remain uneven. A recent CoinShares report showed $405 million leaving Bitcoin-linked investment products in a single week, reflecting reduced exposure as expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts faded. At the time, analysts at QCP Capital said that BTC has struggled to hold gains even when supported by traditionally positive macro narratives, pointing to ongoing selling pressure during U.S. trading hours. As traders await clarity on Fed guidance and inflation signals tied to energy prices, Bitcoin’s tight range suggests conviction is limited. However, both crypto and traditional markets seem to be focusing on absorbing the policy tone instead of chasing short-term moves. The post Super Wednesday: Will the Fed and Oil Data Trigger Massive Bitcoin Volatility? appeared first on CryptoPotato .
27 Jan 2026, 10:57
As bitcoin miners cut unprofitable production, Hash Ribbon metric points to BTC price rebound
The hashrate shock from extreme weather in the U.S. revives a historically bullish onchain indicator.
27 Jan 2026, 10:55
Vietnam sets sights on $200 billion overseas market boost with crypto pilot
Vietnam has opened a five-year crypto exchange licensing pilot in an effort to develop a domestic crypto exchange industry. Techcombank and its securities arm, Techcom Securities (TCBS), are the first to submit an application. Both meet the minimum charter capital requirement of 10 trillion dong (approx. $400 million) and are primarily backed by institutional shareholders. There are also roughly eight other Vietnamese securities firms and banks that have expressed interest in submitting an application. But the government only plans to license a small initial group of five crypto platforms. On January 26, Vietnamese lawmaker Hai Nam Nguyen stressed the importance of properly assessing and calibrating risk to match Vietnam’s domestic realities. “The volatility of digital and crypto assets can be even greater than that of traditional securities markets…. Our priority is innovation with risk control, investor protection, and system safety.” Once Vietnam’s first licensed crypto exchange starts operating, crypto traders will have six months to link their wallets with government-approved platforms or face criminal penalties. A market without a rulebook Before the launch of the pilot on January 20, there were no crypto exchanges licensed in Vietnam and no legal channels to apply for one. This led to residents opening an estimated 20 million wallets with offshore crypto exchanges such as Binance, Bybit and OKX, as well as peer-to-peer (P2P) channels like Remitano. “Unregulated crypto flows moving offshore could make it harder for Vietnam to track capital and may eventually pressure the local currency,” said Huy Pham, Associate Professor in Finance at RMIT University, Vietnam. Crypto faces the tax net Crypto trading has flourished in the absence of a formal legal framework. It is widely used for remittances, salary payments and online trading, averaging about $600 million in daily transactions. “Crypto traders have avoided taxes for a long time, and when companies pay salaries in crypto, employees often don’t pay tax because there’s no clear regulation,” said Pham. The government now wants to rein in the outflow of untaxed crypto held on foreign exchanges. Vietnam’s Digital Technology Industry Law came into effect on January 1, 2026, providing a foundation for tax authorities to develop management and oversight policies for digital assets. Startups are not welcome The crypto pilot program was designed to attract the country’s largest financial institutions. It has set a high bar for entry, with some of the world’s steepest minimum capital and shareholder requirements. HCMC Blockchain Association General Secretary Tran Xuan Tien said the requirements act as a “filter” in selecting financial institutions with a genuine capacity and in turn, creating a robust environment for foreign investors. Proving technical muscle Crypto exchange license applicants must also demonstrate specialized expertise and robust cybersecurity systems. Huy Pham said technological capacity is the last thing he is worried about as Vietnam embarks on growing its domestic crypto industry. “The technological know-how is already here in Vietnam,” he said.”We have companies that could help with tracking crypto flows and detecting suspicious transactions.” Vietnam is home to a hive of blockchain developers such as Verichains, Kyber Network, Sky Mavis, U2U Network and ONUS. The government is also working to attract foreign fintech companies. In June 2025, Vietnam designated digital assets alongside AI and semiconductors as core drivers of its future economy under the Digital Technology Industry Law. The new law uses tax breaks, land incentives and state-backed R&D support to lower the cost of setting up a blockchain business. Crypto is too popular to ignore Vietnam is already one of Asia’s largest crypto markets. Chainalysis estimated more than $230 billion in crypto transactions between July 2024 and June 2025, placing Vietnam third worldwide, behind India and South Korea. The integration of crypto trading is set to bring a $200 billion boost to the local economy. While Pham debates that estimate, even a lower figure of $50 billion would still deliver substantial economic growth. A capital market experiment “At the beginning, we’re going to see two separate markets to reduce the risk for the Vietnamese,” Huy Pham said, adding that tokenized products carry “very high” risks and are not yet available to Vietnamese residents. “When the digital literacy of the Vietnamese improves these products could be offered domestically,” Pham said. “They want to test out those products first on a foreign investor base because they don’t want the Vietnamese to get scammed.” However, limiting exchanges to domestic users could create liquidity constraints, similar to the so-called kimchi premium seen in South Korea. “If liquidity isn’t high, it’s hard for an exchange to make money,” Pham said. “Spot trading alone generates thin margins and exchanges would need to scale to be profitable. ” He believes allowing futures products would make exchanges much more commercially sustainable. Get seen where it counts. 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27 Jan 2026, 10:54
Ether near $3K as BitMine buys 40K ETH after crypto market rebound
The cryptocurrency market is in the green following the massive selloff recorded during the weekend. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, has reclaimed the $88k level after adding 1% to its value since Monday. Ether is also eyeing the $3k psychological level after bouncing out of a key support zone. The positive performance on Monday was met with the Ethereum (ETH) treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announcing its biggest Ether acquisition so far this year. BitMine purchased over 40k ETH last week Tom Lee’s BitMine announced on Monday that it continued its weekly acquisition of the top altcoin, purchasing 40,302 ETH last week. Thanks to this latest acquisition, BitMine now holds 4.24 million ETH, worth about $12.29 billion at the time of publication. Its stash accounts for 3.52% of the total Ethereum supply, bringing the company closer to its 5% goal. Furthermore, BitMine also staked an additional 171,264 ETH last week. Its total staked assets have climbed to over 2 million ETH (roughly 50% of its Ether holdings), deployed across three staking providers. BitMine is optimistic of generating $374 million annually from staking when it stakes its entire ETH balance. While speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, Tom Lee stated that policymakers and business leaders are embracing digital assets. “…We view 2026 as the year policymakers and world leaders now view digital assets as central to the future of the financial system. And as Larry Fink notes, this is positive for smart blockchains. Ethereum remains the most widely used by Wall Street today and the most reliable blockchain with zero downtime since inception,” Lee added. In addition to over 4 million Ether, BitMine also holds 193 Bitcoin (BTC), a recent $200 million stake in Beast Industries, a $19 million stake in Eightco Holdings (ORBS), and a total cash of $682 million. The latest acquisition comes after the company’s shareholders approved its proposal to increase its authorized shares from 500 million to 50 billion last week. Ether eyes the $3,058 resistance level The ETH/USD 4-hour chart remains bearish despite the recent recovery. The momentum indicators have improved, suggesting that the bulls could push ETH’s price higher in the near term. ETH’s bounce from the $2,786 support resulted in $81 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, led by $52 million in short liquidations, At press time, Ether is trading above $2,920 and could rally higher in the near term. If Ether sustains its recovery, it could face resistance at the $3,058 level, which is strengthened by the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). The RSI of 47 is still below the neutral 50 but suggests that the bulls are regaining control. The MACD lines are also showing signs of improvement and heading into the neutral region. However, if the bulls fail to sustain the recovery, Ether could retest the $2,775 support, with the weekly support level of $2,625 also a possibility in the near term. The post Ether near $3K as BitMine buys 40K ETH after crypto market rebound appeared first on Invezz
