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25 Jan 2026, 16:29

Bitcoin Price Suddenly Plunges Below $88K as Hourly Liquidations Explode

After a relatively quiet weekend when neither the buyers nor the sellers could regain control, BTC’s price is once again heading south to a new multi-day low of well below $88,000. The altcoins are in a similar situation, with ETH plunging beneath $2,900 and SOL dropping by over 2.5% in just an hour. BREAKING: Bitcoin falls below $88,000 as $60 million worth of levered longs are liquidated in 30 minutes. A government shutdown is now expected and President Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on Canada. US stock market futures will open in less than 7 hours. pic.twitter.com/40GxrMdRTI — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 25, 2026 As the analysts from the Kobeissi Letter indicated, the most probable reasons behind the ongoing corrections are the expected US government shutdown after the Minneapolis shooting, which would be the second during Trump’s term now, and the tariffs the POTUS threatened to impose on Canada. As reported yesterday, he warned that he may slap a 100% tariff on its northern neighbor if it chooses to sign a significant deal with China. Similar to the events that took place during the previous weekend, BTC remained relatively stable at first but started to break down as the opening of the futures markets neared. This time, BTC dumped to a five-day low of $87,500 (for now), after it was rejected at $89,000 earlier today. The past hour has been violent for most altcoins, with some, such as SUI, SOL, ARB, PEPE, ENA, and ADA, dropping by over 2%. Ethereum has lost 1.5% of its value in the past 60 minutes alone and now struggles well below $2,900. The total value of wrecked positions in the past day sits at $250 million, but over 50% of that amount came in the last hour ($131 million, according to CoinGlass data). Over 130,000 traders have been wrecked daily, with the single-largest liquidated position taking place on Hyperliquid and was worth $6.3 million. Liquidation Data on CoinGlass The post Bitcoin Price Suddenly Plunges Below $88K as Hourly Liquidations Explode appeared first on CryptoPotato .

25 Jan 2026, 15:10

Pantera’s Franklin Bi says Wall Street is far less prepared for quantum computing than most people think

Writing on X in response to Justin Drake’s announcement that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) had created a dedicated post-quantum cryptography team, Franklin Bi, a general partner at Pantera Capital, challenged conventional assumptions about which sector is better positioned for the quantum transition. “People are over-estimating how quickly Wall Street will adapt to post-quantum cryptography,” he wrote . “Like any systemic software upgrade, it’ll be slow & chaotic with single points of failure for years.” Quantum computing continues to advance from a theoretical field to practical applications, and as more progress is being made, so is the attendant threat it poses to financial systems. Quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption standards could expose the cryptographic foundations protecting everything from bank transactions to blockchain wallets. Just this month, Christopher Wood, the global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, reported that he removed Bitcoin from his model portfolio. A long-term proponent for BTC’s attractiveness as a hedge against monetary debasement, the Greed & Fear newsletter author said he made the move in advance of quantum computing threats to the foundations of Bitcoin’s investment case. Pantera’s Bi favors blockchain networks over traditional financial institution s Bi favors blockchai n be cause of what he calls the “unique ability of blockchains to enact a system-wide software upgrade a t gl obal scale.” He pointed to Ethereum’s successful transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake in 2022—known as “The Merge”—as evidence of decentralized networks‘ readiness. According to an earlier Cryptopolitan report , Justin Drake revealed the formation of a post-quantum team led by Thomas Coratger, elevating quantum resistance to a top priority for the blockchain. The foundation is backing the initiative with two $1 million prizes and has already begun running multi-client post-quantum consensus test networks, with bi-weekly developer sessions now underway. Research from Chainalysis showed that approximately $718 billion in Bitcoin addresses remain vulnerable to quantum attacks using current cryptographic schemes. Is Wall Street ready for the quantum era? While major institutions like JPMorgan and HSBC have initiated quantum-safe pilot programs, industry surveys reveal concerning gaps. A recent study found that 65% of businesses claim quantum readiness, but most boards remain at the awareness stage rather than being in the active implementation phase. The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center warned against “crypto-procrastination” in a white paper. Europol’s Quantum Safe Financial Forum highlighted the complexity of coordinating changes across vendors, legacy systems, and international regulatory frameworks. Dean Yoost , former MUFG Union Bank board member, noted that artificial intelligence concerns are crowding out quantum preparedness at the board level, despite the existential nature of the cryptographic threat. The Bank for International Settlements and the European Central Bank have both issued warnings about systemic risks from delayed action. Traditional systems, as Bi noted, are “only as strong as their weakest links,” and the banking sector’s dependence on interconnected third-party vendors and central banks creates multiple vulnerability points and dependencies. Sharpen your strategy with mentorship + daily ideas - 30 days free access to our trading program

25 Jan 2026, 14:14

Meta fights U.S. court lawsuit over false claims of WhatsApp message privacy

A group of international plaintiffs on Friday filed a new lawsuit against Meta, claiming it lied about WhatsApp privacy and fooled users into thinking their chats were truly private. According to the lawsuit, Meta has been secretly storing, analyzing, and accessing messages it publicly claims are “end-to-end encrypted.” WhatsApp shows users a default privacy warning: “only people in this chat can read, listen to, or share” messages. That’s supposed to mean that not even Meta can see what users send. But the new lawsuit says that entire promise is fake, and it accuses Meta of defrauding billions of users worldwide by making them believe otherwise. Plaintiffs say Meta misled billions about encryption The group filing the case includes plaintiffs from Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, and South Africa. They argue that Meta’s claims about end-to-end encryption are a complete scam, and that workers inside the company can view the content of so-called “private” WhatsApp messages. The plaintiffs say whistleblowers helped bring this to light, though they didn’t name them or explain how they got the info. Meta bought WhatsApp in 2014 and has repeatedly claimed its platform is fully secure. But the plaintiffs say that’s all just PR spin, not real privacy. They accuse Meta and WhatsApp of building an illusion of safety to lure in users, while in the background, the company collects and studies the messages it claims are out of reach. Meta is not backing down. The company’s spokesperson, Andy Stone, called the entire lawsuit a joke. “Any claim that people’s WhatsApp messages are not encrypted is categorically false and absurd,” Stone said in a statement. “WhatsApp has been end-to-end encrypted using the Signal protocol for a decade. This lawsuit is a frivolous work of fiction.” Meta says it will pursue sanctions against the plaintiffs’ lawyers. Lawyers for the plaintiffs want this case to become a class-action lawsuit. The legal team includes attorneys from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, Keller Postman, and Barnett Legal. Multiple lawyers declined to comment or didn’t respond to requests. Patent fight adds pressure over smart glasses tech As Meta deals with that lawsuit, it’s also being targeted in a separate patent fight. In Massachusetts federal court, Solos Technology Ltd. filed a complaint Friday, saying Meta and partners stole smart glasses technology and violated “core patents” that power products like the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 1. Solos is asking for “multiple billions of dollars” in damages. The company also wants an injunction that could stop Ray-Ban Meta products from being sold. The filing claims Meta and EssilorLuxottica had years of access to Solos’ intellectual property, going back to at least 2015. Solos says even Oakley employees tested early versions of its hardware years before Meta got involved. Solos built its first smart eyewear for cyclists over a decade ago. Its more recent “AirGo” models include AI-powered features like translation and ChatGPT integration. On its site, Solos says it holds over 100 patents and applications. The lawsuit alleges that every Meta release since Gen 1 copies Solos’ tech, including the latest smart glasses built with muscle-signal technology. Solos also says that a former MIT Sloan Fellow, Priyanka Shekar, published a 2021 study citing Solos’ patented tech. That same year, she joined Meta as a product manager. According to the lawsuit, Shekar’s work gave Meta internal access to Solos’ designs, making the alleged infringement even more deliberate. The filing claims that by the time Meta and EssilorLuxottica launched smart glasses in 2021, they already had deep, direct knowledge of Solos’ entire roadmap. That lawsuit is now one more legal mess Meta has to clean up, while it’s still trying to convince users that WhatsApp chats aren’t being read behind their backs. Claim your free seat in an exclusive crypto trading community - limited to 1,000 members.

25 Jan 2026, 14:00

Sui Group charts new course for crypto treasuries with stablecoins and DeFi

The Nasdaq-listed firm said it is evolving beyond a crypto treasury vehicle into a yield-generating operating business.

25 Jan 2026, 12:49

Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE Stabilizes After 7-Day Drop as Fed Decision Looms

Dogecoin has entered a consolidation phase following a sharp seven-day decline that began on Jan. 14. The meme-inspired cryptocurrency now trades within a narrow band as market participants assess the next directional move. The digital asset continued to decline until Jan. 20, establishing a trading range between $0.12 and $0.129. Current prices show Dogecoin at $0.1228, down 1.34% over 24 hours and nearly 10.5% weekly. Derivatives Activity Signals Potential Bottom Market data from CoinGlass reveals crucial developments in Dogecoin's derivatives landscape. Open interest registered $1.41 billion, up 0.2% over the past day. This modest increase carries weight given the substantial liquidations that preceded it. The recent sell-off triggered widespread derisking among traders. Leveraged positions faced forced closures as prices tumbled. Open interest naturally contracted during this period of market stress. The current uptick suggests excessive leverage has been removed from the system. This flushing process often precedes periods of reduced volatility. Market analysts view such consolidation as necessary before meaningful price movements can occur. Broader cryptocurrency markets experienced turbulence early Saturday. Total liquidations across all digital assets reached $292 million in a 24-hour window. The selling pressure affected most major cryptocurrencies, with red dominating trading screens. Federal Reserve Decision Looms Over Markets Attention now shifts to the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate announcement scheduled for Jan. 28. This policy decision could inject significant volatility into cryptocurrency markets. Market consensus anticipates the central bank will maintain current rates. Projections suggest only two quarter-point reductions throughout 2026. These expectations have already influenced trading behavior across risk assets. The Fed's stance on monetary policy directly impacts liquidity conditions. Cryptocurrencies typically respond to changes in the broader financial environment. Traders position themselves ahead of major policy announcements to manage risk exposure. Recent regulatory approvals have opened new investment channels for Dogecoin exposure. Cyber Hornet submitted paperwork for an S&P Crypto 10 ETF that includes Dogecoin among its holdings. This filing could result in the first S&P-linked spot basket product featuring the cryptocurrency. 21Shares achieved a significant milestone with the Nasdaq listing of its Dogecoin ETF under the ticker TDOG. The launch builds upon a strategic partnership between 21Shares and House of Doge initiated in April 2025. The asset manager previously introduced the 21Shares 2x Long Dogecoin ETF (TXXD) in late 2025. This product offers U.S. investors leveraged exposure equal to twice Dogecoin's daily price movements. European markets gained access through a separate Dogecoin ETP, which holds the distinction of being the only product endorsed by the Dogecoin Foundation.

25 Jan 2026, 12:30

Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, and More — Week in Review

Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, Brandt Sees $58K–$62K, Trump Tariff Shock, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Debate intensified over whether advancing quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s network, onchain data showed new institutional whales now control a larger share of realized BTC cap (creating a roughly $6 billion influence gap),