Weekly Crypto Market Update January 16, 2026
The second week of 2026 finally delivered the first real fireworks we’ve seen in a while, with Bitcoin breaking out of its multi-month trading range and Ethereum staking hitting all-time highs amid softer inflation data and renewed institutional flows. From macro relief to
Solana Lawsuit Shifts the Spotlight Back to Ethereum: Up Next $5,000?
Solana and meme coins are one, joined by the hip. The SOL USD price is shaped by the level of meme coin activity. Everyday thousands of meme coins are launched on platforms like Pump.fun. Most of these tokens don’t stand a chance but
XRP Stalls At $2.1: Ripple ETFs Hit $1.37B in Assets 35 Days of Straight Inflows
XRP is holding near $2.10 while its new spot exchange-traded funds quietly pass the $1.37Bn mark. The token sat at around $2.13 on Friday after a small -3.2% dip over the past day. It stayed above the $2 support level but well under
Belgium’s KBC Bank Opens Ethereum, Bitcoin Trading to Everyday Clients
Bitcoin and crypto trading rapidly shifted after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024. Now, not only are retailers watching, but the big boys are behind the scenes, dictating direction. As traders jostle to get
Crypto Market News Today, January 16: Total Crypto Market Cap Bullish Divergence, But Can Bitcoin Break Price High?
The crypto market cap sits at 3.32 trillion dollars, and for us watching screens a little too long, it is somehow bullish. Bitcoin price keeps pulling focus, driving the direction of the crypto market as a whole. Crypto market cap holds steady, and
US Mortgage Lender Lets Buyers Qualify With Bitcoin: Will BTC USD Explode?
Bitcoin is money and a store of value. While the USD serves this very role in times of turbulence, it is quicker to more BTC around without fearing censorship. Given its intrinsic properties, Bitcoin is now finding adoption. Besides institutions that have been
Ethereum USD Climbs as Institutions Step In and Retail Traders Step Back
Ethereum USD has continued its strong start to 2026, holding steady above $3,300 as a different kind of buyer steps in to take control of the chart. Price strength held even as leveraged retail traders exited, a rare combination in crypto rallies. Zooming
Another US State Backs Bitcoin as West Virginia Pushes Crypto Treasury Bill
West Virginia lawmakers introduced a bill that would let the state treasury invest in Bitcoin and approve stablecoins. Although Bitcoin is down 1% overnight, it is holding strong above $95,000, currently trading at $95,600. A hold of $94,000 over the weekend could provide
Over 7.7M Bitcoin Ordinals Minted Despite BTC USDT Crashing In Q4 2025
The Bitcoin price started the week strongly before flatlining from Wednesday. All in all, the BTC USDT price is trading at over $95,000, holding firm despite the sideways move. For now, the ideal target stays at $100,000. If this level is breached, it
CLARITY Act Draft Explains Who Regulates Crypto in the US
The US Senate released a fresh draft of the CLARITY Act this week, a bill designed to finally draw clear lines around crypto regulation. This comes after years of lawsuits, fines, and mixed messages that left everyday investors guessing. The CLARITY Act, also
