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What separates a lucky click from a legendary entry when the next big meme coin run kicks off? That question keeps popping up whenever chatter heats up around the best crypto 2026 conversation. Traders scan feeds, watch charts, and chase vibes, but the real edge often hides in timing and discipline. The best crypto 2026 debate is not only about price or memes. It is about structure, trust, and knowing when to sit tight instead of smashing buttons too early. Everyone hunts for the best crypto 2026 before it explodes, hoping to screenshot receipts later. The vibe feels like scrolling…

Around 70% institutional investors believe Bitcoin is undervalued when priced between $85,000 to $95,000, as it continues to underperform against precious metals and the stock market, Coinbase has found.Coinbase said in its Charting Crypto Q1 2026 report that its survey of 75 institutional investors and 73 independent investors was taken between early December to early January, found 71% of institutions and 60% of independent investors “feel that [Bitcoin] is undervalued.” A quarter of institutional investors said Bitcoin (BTC) was fairly valued, with its price almost entirely staying within the $85,000 to $95,000 range during the survey period, while the remaining 4%…

Gold prices have topped $5,000 amid rising geopolitical and global trade tensions, while Bitcoin has fallen toward $86,000 as the divergence between the two assets widened. Gold surged to a record high of $5,080 on Monday following a 17% gain so far this year, according to Gold Price, with traders flocking to the precious metal amid fears of a potential US government shutdown and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s escalated tariff threats.“A likely government shutdown just added fuel to the fire for precious metals,” the Kobeissi Letter said on Monday.Trade tensions have also increased with another weekend round of tariff threats…

It’s no secret that bitcoin BTC$87,370.94 is currently failing its many narratives, including the claim that it can serve as an inflation hedge or a safe-haven asset amid uncertainty.While gold has climbed more than 80% during this period of high inflation, geopolitical skirmishes, and interest rate uncertainty, bitcoin has dropped 14% year over year. In theory, assets that protect against inflation should rise when the value of money falls. For gold and the rest of the precious metals complex, that theory has worked. For digital gold, not so much.That divergence has raised fresh questions: why would anyone buy bitcoin now…

Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific says that, after four years and multiple pivots, the project was unable to find a scalable business model.Crypto start-up Entropy is closing down and handing funds back to investors, citing issues with scaling and struggling to find product-market fit.Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific posted to X on Saturday that the crypto automations platform doesn’t have a viable path forward after years of operation.“After four years, several pivots, and two rounds of layoffs, I’ve decided to wind-up Entropy and return capital to our investors,” Pacific said.  Source: Tux Pacific Entropy launched in late 2021…

Key NotesUSYC reached $1.69B while BUIDL fell to $1.68B.USYC grew 11% in 30 days while BUIDL declined 2.85%.Circle acquired Hashnote, the USYC issuer, in January 2025 and integrated the fund with Binance in July 2025.BUIDL maintains 103 distinct holders compared to USYC’s concentrated distribution, with positions remaining fluid. Circle’s USYC has overtaken BlackRock’s BUIDL as the world’s largest tokenized money market fund, a type of investment product that holds U.S. Treasury securities and trades on blockchain networks. USYC reached $1.69 billion in assets while BUIDL fell to $1.68 billion. USYC grew 11% in 30 days while BUIDL declined 2.85%, according…

Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets:Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas.Gold’s breakout above $5,000 is beginning to look less like a spike and more like a regime shift, as bitcoin drifts sideways around $87,000 in the early hours of Hong Kong trading, in a low-conviction market that continues to struggle with internal supply dynamics.Onchain indicators suggest the divergence reflects market structure rather than sentiment alone.In its latest report, CryptoQuant…

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its rate decision, and almost no one expects it to cut rates.However, traders will be paying very close attention to Chairman Jerome Powell’s post-meeting press conference, which could hold the real intrigue. His take on what to expect in the coming months and on recent hot topics, including President Donald Trump’s affordability policy push and threats to the Fed’s independence, could move both traditional and crypto markets.Let’s dig into what is priced in and how Powell’s comments could move markets.Status quo on ratesAfter delivering three back-to-back quarter-point cuts, the central bank is expected…

Around $100 billion was wiped from the crypto market late on Sunday, as uncertainty around another potential partial US government shutdown caused traders to sell off.Senate Democrats threatened to block a funding package if it included money for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees Immigration and Customs Enforcement, after federal agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Saturday.“Democrats sought common sense reforms in the Department of Homeland Security spending bill, but because of Republicans’ refusal to stand up to President Trump, the DHS bill is woefully inadequate to rein in the abuses of ICE. I will vote…

Breaking the Duopoly: The Case for BNB in the ETF ArenaThe cryptocurrency sector is undergoing a profound transformation. As institutional interest continues to grow and regulatory frameworks evolve, the demand for diversified, transparent, and accessible investment vehicles has never been higher. Historically, this wave of adoption has largely focused on the two most dominant cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin and Ethereum. These assets have enjoyed significant inflows through well-known financial instruments such as futures contracts and, more recently, spot ETFs, signaling a maturation of digital assets in traditional finance. However, the crypto industry is far more expansive than just BTC and ETH; it thrives…