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25 Jan 2026, 20:23
Gold Prediction: XAU Breaks $5,000 On-Chain, Banks See Higher Prices
Tokenized gold prices moved above the $5,000 mark on-chain this week, as Pax Gold and Tether Gold tracked a continued rise in spot gold and extended gains across crypto-native markets. Data from CoinCodex shows both PAXG and XAUT trading above the psychological threshold, reflecting steady buying pressure and tighter alignment with physical gold pricing. Pax Gold Price Breakout. Source : CoinCodex The move places on-chain gold at levels that traditional markets only recently approached, while blockchain-based versions now trade continuously, without market-hour limits. As a result, tokenized gold has become one of the first large-scale examples of real-world assets reacting to macro flows in real time. Tokenized Gold Extends Rally Past Key Level CoinCodex price data shows Pax Gold climbing from the mid-$4,600 range earlier in the week to above $5,000, with higher lows forming across several sessions. Tether Gold followed a near-identical path, confirming that the move reflects broader gold strength rather than token-specific activity. Tether Gold Price Surge. Source : CoinCodex While short pullbacks appeared during intraday trading, both assets held above prior resistance zones near $4,900. That shift signals a structural breakout on-chain, as former ceilings turned into support. Unlike traditional gold markets, these tokens continued trading through weekend sessions, absorbing flows that would otherwise wait for futures or spot markets to reopen. The on-chain breakout also highlights how tokenized commodities now mirror macro trends faster. As inflation hedging demand returned and rate-cut expectations stayed in focus, tokenized gold responded without delay, reinforcing its role as a real-time proxy for bullion exposure. On-Chain Gold Highlights Broader Tokenization Shift The move above $5,000 comes as tokenization expands beyond commodities into equities and credit markets. Nasdaq has also explored tokenized stock trading as exchanges push toward longer hours and faster settlement. Recent announcements around 24/7 tokenized stock trading underscored that trend, positioning gold tokens as early proof of concept rather than niche instruments. Banks and asset managers have already pointed to higher long-term gold price targets in recent outlooks, citing geopolitical risk, central bank demand, and persistent macro uncertainty. On-chain pricing now reflects those expectations continuously, rather than in fixed trading windows. As tokenized stocks prepare to enter round-the-clock markets, gold’s on-chain breakout offers a preview of how traditional assets may behave once freed from legacy settlement hours. Price discovery no longer pauses, and macro narratives express themselves instantly through blockchain-based markets.
25 Jan 2026, 19:53
Poland's finance minister says 3.5% growth proves the country doesn't need the euro
Poland’s top finance official says the country’s better economic performance compared to euro nations supports keeping its own currency, according to an interview published in the Financial Times. Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski pointed to Poland’s stronger growth numbers as reason to avoid joining the eurozone. “Our economy is now doing clearly better than most of those that have the euro,” Domanski said. “We have more and more data, research and arguments to keep the Polish zloty.” The European Commission expects Poland’s economy to grow 3.5% this year. That’s much better than the 1.2% expansion forecast for eurozone countries. The single currency bloc posted just 0.2% quarter-on-quarter growth in the third quarter of 2025. Economic forecasts put eurozone growth between 0.9% and 1.3% for 2025. The weak performance pushed the European Central Bank to cut interest rates by 200 basis points to 2% by June 2025. _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> Central Europe kept distance from euro _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> Poland isn’t alone in staying outside the eurozone. The Czech Republic and Hungary also show little interest in adopting the euro despite two decades in the European Union. The Czech government decided not to set an euro adoption date in 2025, marking the twenty-first time officials have delayed the decision. _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> Public opposition runs high across the region. Some 72% of Czechs are against adopting the euro, according to the last year’s polling . Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said the EU is “disintegrating” and Hungary should reject the euro. He previously stated Hungary won’t adopt the currency until its economy reaches 85% of Germany’s GDP per capita. _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> The reluctance reflects concerns about losing monetary independence and control over national currencies. These three countries, along with Denmark and Sweden, will remain the EU’s only members outside the eurozone once Bulgaria and Romania join the currency bloc . Political barriers remain high Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government took office in late 2023 and is considered pro-European . But it hasn’t made joining the euro a priority. The move would face major problems. It needs changes to Poland’s Constitution and support from nationalist opposition politicians who don’t want to give up the zloty. Domanski said his thinking changed on the issue. “Two years ago I was a bit worried that Poland could be left behind in a two-tier EU and outside the eurozone, but today Poland is clearly in the top economic tier, and I see no strong reason to abandon our own currency,” he told Financial Times. Poland will likely keep its distance from euro membership, even as it stays part of the European Union. The country’s economic performance gives officials little reason to pursue the difficult political process needed to adopt the shared currency. Want your project in front of crypto’s top minds? Feature it in our next industry report, where data meets impact.
25 Jan 2026, 19:22
Investors quietly bet against China amid Trump’s Greenland threats
Stock market traders put money into protective bets against Chinese company shares last week, even as President Donald Trump’s warnings about tariffs on Greenland grabbed most of the attention across Wall Street. Just three weeks into 2026, markets are showing the same behavior as last year. Trump issues threats, stocks get shaky, things calm down after a few days, and shares start climbing again. The pattern has become routine for those tracking market swings. The Cboe Volatility Index, which measures fear in the market, shot up on Tuesday but quickly dropped back down. By Friday, it sat lower than where it started the previous week. The index’s futures ended the week looking almost the same as before. Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) one-month chart, Source: Cboe.com But behind the scenes, some traders were taking steps to protect themselves. They worried about two main things. Problems that could hurt Chinese stocks and the chance that big tech companies might report weak earnings. Investors snapped up around 400,000 put options set to expire in March for the iShares China Large-Cap ETF. They also grabbed 20,000 contracts in the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF and 150,000 puts in the Xtrackers Harvest CSI China A-Shares ETF. Put options let traders profit if prices fall or limit their losses. Christopher Jacobson works as co-head of derivatives strategy at Susquehanna International Group. He said in a written note, seen by Bloomberg, that no clear reason drove these moves. The investors might just be getting ready for worse relations between the United States and China, especially after China criticized the recent trade agreement between America and Taiwan. Traders getting better at the TACO trade Market experts say investors have gotten better at handling what they call the TACO trade. This limits how high fear spikes and how long it lasts. Amy Wu Silverman heads derivatives strategy at RBC Capital Markets. She described Trump’s approach this way: “It seems very much like he’s playing this playbook of like, ‘I’m going to go in kind of mad dog style. No one really knows what I could do.’ And then you almost need the market to have a tantrum and then he will back off.” She added that when these bumps show up, they give good chances to bet against fear or reach for gains. Even serious global tensions have barely moved the fear gauge. Trump talked about the Greenland situation as a national security matter. China might use similar reasoning when discussing Taiwan. Antoine Bracq runs advisory services at Lighthouse Canton. He pointed out that “Markets appear increasingly desensitized to breaches of international laws — whether in Venezuela, Iran, or Greenland.” He said traders showed the same lack of concern about military drills near Taiwan and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Tech earnings protection picks up Traders also bought protection against drops in chip company stocks. Big tech firms including Apple Inc., Tesla Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. will report their earnings this week. Investors picked up January 30 put options in Nvidia Corp., Oracle Corp. and Broadcom Inc. Bracq said market drops will likely stay brief as long as people believe the American economy stays strong. He thinks a VIX reading above 20 might be a good time for everyday investors to sell. But he warned that disappointment from tech companies or a weaker job market could change the current low-fear environment. Retail investors keep buying when prices dip. This helps keep fear spikes short, especially while data suggests more Federal Reserve rate cuts and continued economic growth. That could shift if joblessness and rising prices get bad enough to stop these buyers. Antoine Porcheret handles institutional structuring for the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Citigroup Inc. He said retail traders have been a big part of the buy-the-dip strategy. “So that is a risk if those buyers disappear, which can happen with rising unemployment if they have less disposable income,” he explained. Market structure changes draw attention Analysts at UBS Group AG noted that zero-day-to-expiry options recently created a shorter gamma profile. This could cause bigger swings during the trading day as dealers adjust their positions. Traders are also watching VIX dealer positions and exchange-traded products tied to the index. These products have seen money leave recently. When people cash out volatility bets during market stress, it can soften VIX jumps. With lighter positions now, that steadying effect might weaken, possibly making the VIX react more sharply. The hedging activity comes as Chinese tech stocks continue rallying despite economic challenges. As reported by Cryptopolitan previously, China has announced plans to invest up to 70 billion dollars in its domestic chip industry, positioning itself as a serious rival to American technology firms. AI and robotics advances have pushed Chinese tech shares higher this year, even as the broader economy faces headwinds from weak consumer spending and a struggling property sector. Market watchers note this self-sufficiency push has shifted investor perspectives on Chinese companies. The smartest crypto minds already read our newsletter. Want in? Join them .
25 Jan 2026, 19:12
Ripple Price Warning: XRP Plummets to Critical Support as 2026 Gains Vanish
Ripple’s native cross-border token has joined the broader market in the past few hours, posting new losses that took it south to its 2026 starting position. This means that the asset has plunged by almost 25% since January 6, when it peaked at over $2.40. CryptoPotato reported earlier today that the latest uncertainty unravelling in the US, including the expected government shutdown, ongoing protests in some states, and tariff threats from the POTUS against Canada, has harmed the market. At the time, BTC had dipped to $87,500, but it continued its descent to a new 2026 low of just under $87,000. Bitcoin’s crash took the altcoins with it, leaving over $300 million worth of liquidations in the past four hours alone. XRP is no exception. The asset has dropped by 4.5% in the past 24 hours and more than 11% weekly. It slipped below $1.83 minutes ago, which became its lowest price tag since the start of the year. Following its latest retracement, XRP plunged to important levels, as flagged by popular analyst ERGAG CRYPTO. In a new post on X, they argued that $1.75 is the asset’s first key defense, which is close to being tested. This lower-range support could be pivotal in determining XRP’s short-term performance, as the analyst asked whether the next move is a “sweep and bounce or a breakdown” if that level is tapped. #XRP – Sweep & Bounce or Breakdown? Price just tagged the lower range support. This is the decision zone. Liquidity sweep scenario → V-shaped reclaim Structure still intact above macro trendline Breakdown only confirmed if we lose support with volume Levels to watch:… pic.twitter.com/qj33Em0utS — EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) January 25, 2026 The post Ripple Price Warning: XRP Plummets to Critical Support as 2026 Gains Vanish appeared first on CryptoPotato .
25 Jan 2026, 18:01
Dogecoin Price Prediction: Can DOGE Recover After 11.8% Weekly Crash?
Dogecoin has extended its losing streak in the cryptocurrency market, dropping 11.8% over the past week to trade at $0.1207 on Sunday. The meme coin's decline reflects broader weakness across digital assets as investors pull back from risk amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding upcoming Federal Reserve policy decisions. The token fell 2.41% in the past 24 hours, with trading volume plummeting 44% to $426 million. Market analysts point to deteriorating sentiment across altcoins as institutional and retail traders alike rotate capital away from speculative assets. Macro Headwinds Trigger Risk-Off Sentiment The cryptocurrency sector faced renewed selling pressure over the weekend as traditional markets grappled with escalating trade tensions. Bitcoin declined to $88,700 while Ethereum dropped to $2,930, dragging smaller-cap digital assets lower. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods has intensified concerns about global trade stability. The announcement sent shockwaves through financial markets, prompting investors to reduce exposure to volatile assets. Traders are now focused on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision scheduled for January 28. Expectations of hawkish commentary from central bank officials have dampened enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies and other growth-oriented investments. The combination of trade war fears and monetary policy uncertainty has created an unfavorable environment for digital assets. Dogecoin, known for its high volatility and speculative nature, has been particularly vulnerable to the shift in market dynamics. Cryptocurrency strategists note that macroeconomic instability typically reduces appetite for high-beta assets. Safe-haven instruments have attracted significant inflows as investors seek to preserve capital during periods of heightened uncertainty. Technical Indicators Point to Further Weakness Dogecoin currently trades below its 30-day average price of $0.134, signaling sustained bearish momentum. The Relative Strength Index sits at 38.61, indicating downward pressure without reaching oversold territory. The MACD histogram remains negative at -0.0018943, confirming the continuation of the downtrend. Price action has formed a pattern of lower highs and lower lows, suggesting additional downside risk in the near term. Technical analysts identify $0.116 as the next potential support level based on recent swing lows. The absence of significant buying interest at current prices indicates limited conviction among market participants. Chart patterns show no clear reversal signals, leaving bears in control of short-term price direction. Volume analysis reveals thinning liquidity, which could amplify price movements in either direction.
25 Jan 2026, 17:51
Bitcoin crashed to $87,880, dumping over $60 million in leveraged longs in just 30 minutes
Bitcoin crashed to $87,880, dumping over $60 million in leveraged longs in just 30 minutes, with liquidations led by BTC, ETH, and SOL. A U.S. government shutdown is now expected, and President Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on Canada. Altcoins are deep in red, with Ethereum down -2.57%, Solana -3.88%, XRP -3.82%, and even BNB dropping -2.28%, despite inflows.
