Crypto Market News Today, January 12: Bitcoin Price Run as Powell Said DOJ Threatens the Federal Reserve, US Dollar Weakens

Crypto Market News Today, January 12: Bitcoin Price Run as Powell Said DOJ Threatens the Federal Reserve, US Dollar Weakens

Jan 12, 2026

Bitcoin price jumped today after a strange moment for markets. The Federal Reserve found itself at the center of a political storm, and the US dollar immediately felt the pressure. Comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell about a possible criminal probe tied to

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Crypto YouTube Views Hit 2021 Lows as Retail Walks Away

Crypto YouTube Views Hit 2021 Lows as Retail Walks Away

Jan 12, 2026

If you’ve noticed less crypto-related content in your feed, you’re correct. Crypto YouTube engagement has recently fallen to its lowest level since early 2021, this even as Bitcoin trades near cycle highs. Viewership data aggregated across major crypto channels shows a three-month decline

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Altcoin Token Unlocks Are Back: Which Coins Face Sell Pressure?

Altcoin Token Unlocks Are Back: Which Coins Face Sell Pressure?

Jan 12, 2026

The total market cap stabilised with Bitcoin dominance around 58%, while 24-hour trading volumes on major platforms reached record peaks exceeding $150 billion. However, the rally remains fragile. Analysts note selective rotation into liquid majors rather than broad altcoin euphoria, with caution lingering

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Hyperliquid HYPE Grabs +69% of Perp Traders as Rivals Fade

Hyperliquid HYPE Grabs +69% of Perp Traders as Rivals Fade

Jan 12, 2026

Crypto assets are volatile, which means opportunities for those who are ready. After years of centralized exchange (CEX) dominance led by Binance and Coinbase, the trading scene is changing fast. Less than three years after launching, Hyperliquid is giving Binance and top CEXs

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Ethereum Price Sentiment Sinks Again: History Says That’s When Rallies Start

Ethereum Price Sentiment Sinks Again: History Says That’s When Rallies Start

Jan 12, 2026

Sentiment for the number two digital asset, ETH, just reached levels that 99Bitcoins analysts say often precede major price runs. The Ethereum price is currently trading between $3,100 and $3,200, up +2% in the past 24 hours as traders step in to buy

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XRP Price Holds Firm as Ripple Wins Major UK Regulatory License

XRP Price Holds Firm as Ripple Wins Major UK Regulatory License

Jan 9, 2026

Ripple just scored a major regulatory win in the United Kingdom, and the market reacted fast. XRP held around $2.13 even while other crypto prices moved lower, which stood out during a rough trading day. It shows that legal clarity is starting to

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Crypto’s “Best Quarter” Didn’t Show Up: Q4 2025 Wiped T As Bitcoin Slid And Institutions Split

Crypto’s “Best Quarter” Didn’t Show Up: Q4 2025 Wiped $1T As Bitcoin Slid And Institutions Split

Jan 9, 2026

Q4 2025 broke crypto’s long-standing seasonal script. Instead of a year-end rally, the market sold off hard, dragging the total crypto market cap down to roughly $2.9 trillion. It pushed Bitcoin from October highs into the low-$80,000s. The new 99Bitcoins Q4 2025 State

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Trump Shuts Down SBF Pardon Talk as Crypto Justice Hardens

Trump Shuts Down SBF Pardon Talk as Crypto Justice Hardens

Jan 9, 2026

President Donald Trump said he has no plans to pardon Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO who is serving a 25-year federal prison sentence. Bitcoin stayed close to its recent price range after the comment, which suggests traders did not see it as

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Coincheck’s $112M 3iQ Deal Signals Wall Street-Style Crypto Push

Jan 9, 2026

Coincheck Group agreed to buy 97% of crypto asset manager 3iQ in a $112 million deal. Bitcoin held near recent highs around the mid-$40,000 range as institutional-focused news kept flowing. The backdrop matters because big financial players are racing to control regulated on-ramps

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Trump Shuts Down SBF Pardon Talk as Crypto Justice Hardens

SharpLink’s $33M ETH Staking Win Shows How Big Money Uses Ethereum

Jan 9, 2026

SharpLink Gaming reportedly pulled in $33 million in income by staking Ethereum, after committing its entire crypto treasury to ETH. Ethereum traded near $3,100 during the disclosure, still well below SharpLink’s average buy price. That tension says a lot about today’s crypto market,

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