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Gold’s record-breaking rally inadvertently put pressure on Bitcoin’s allure, but analysts say historical data shows BTC eventually starts a catch-up rally.Bitcoin’s (BTC) relative performance against gold has weakened sharply, but several analysts argue that this setup remains a long-term investment opportunity for BTC. Key takeaways:The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio fell to 18.5 ounces per BTC, its lowest since November 2023.Analysts say these rare “asymmetric setups” often precede capital rotations back into Bitcoin. BTC/Gold one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe Bitcoin-to-gold ratio measures how many ounces of gold are required to buy one Bitcoin. The ratio slid to about 18.5 on Wednesday, dropping to its…

XRP’s (XRP) onchain market structure resembles a setup that led to significant losses in 2022 after the price lost a key support level.Key takeaways:XRP’s onchain structure mirrors the February 2022 setup that led to a 68% price drop. XRP bulls must reclaim $2 to avoid a deeper correction toward $1.10.XRP spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $53.32 million, their second-ever day of outflows and the largest since launch.Previous signal preceded 68% XRP price dropData from Glassnode warned that XRP’s current market structure “closely resembles that of February 2022,” an occurrence that ultimately preceded months of weakness. “XRP investors active over the…

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss donated 3,221 ZEC (approximately $1.2 million) to Shielded Labs on Tuesday, the Swiss-based nonprofit confirmed, marking their second contribution to the independent Zcash development organization. https://t.co/iRx986OwCr— Shielded Labs (@ShieldedLabs) January 20, 2026 Zcash (ZEC) is currently trading around $368.85 and is up about 3.01% over the past 24 hours.The funds will support three protocol-level initiatives: the Network Sustainability Mechanism (economic health upgrades), Crosslink (a hybrid PoW/PoS layer), and Dynamic Fees. Shielded Labs operates entirely outside Zcash’s Dev Fund structure, relying solely on donations from ZEC holders.“A healthy Zcash ecosystem depends on multiple independent organisations contributing at…

The Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDt amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country.Blockchain analytics platform Elliptic reported that the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) acquired more than half a billion dollars worth of Tether’s USDt, with indications that the stablecoins were used to prop up the country’s fiat currency.In a Wednesday report, Elliptic said Iran’s central bank had about $507 million in USDt (USDT), the US dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Tether. According to the platform, it was likely that the bank used the digital assets to address the…

Bonhams ended 2025 with $970 million in global sales, a headline number that, in another year, might have been received as unambiguously good news. Instead, it arrives trailing a thicket of context: a widely circulated Financial Times report on a £213 million pre-tax loss, a change in ownership, and renewed scrutiny of how auction houses account for downturns during a softening market.Still, the topline result marks one of the strongest sales performances in Bonhams’s recent history, bolstered by growth across regions and categories and by an expansion strategy that, while echoing moves made by Sotheby’s and Christie’s, including an focus on private sales,…

Ether (ETH) price saw a daily candle close below $3,000 on Tuesday, but a positive is that data showed large holders were buying throughout the dip. While ETH whale accumulation signals growing confidence, conflicting indicators suggest rising market risk for the altcoin.Key takeaways:ETH whales and institutional investors bought over $130 million in Ether as the price closed below $3,000 on Tuesday.BitMine added more than 92,500 ETH in January, showcasing the growing demand for staking yield.Whales bought the dip as ETH traded below $3,000ETH dropped 7.83% to $2,938 on Tuesday, marking its largest daily correction since November 4, 2025. Despite the…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he plans to fully recommit to decentralized social media in 2026, arguing that only platforms built on shared, decentralized data layers can foster real competition and support mass communication systems aligned with users’ interests rather than engagement metrics.In a Wednesday post on X, Buterin said he has shifted his activity toward decentralized social platforms this year, noting that every post he has written or read in 2026 has been accessed through Firefly, a multi-client interface that supports X, Lens, Farcaster and Bluesky.“If we want a better society, we need better mass communication tools,” Buterin said,…

The US Senate Agriculture Committee, one of two committees in the chamber considering legislation to establish digital asset market structure, is expected to release its text of the bill by the close of business on Wednesday.Chair John Boozman said last week that the committee would release its version of the Digital Asset Markets Clarity (CLARITY) Act on Wednesday, with a markup hearing scheduled for the following Tuesday. However, the committee had not announced any updates since Coinbase effectively derailed a scheduled markup in the Senate Banking Committee last week by pulling its support for the bill. Some Senate Democrats have reportedly…

A long-dormant Bitcoin wallet from the early days of the network has suddenly become active. On-chain data shows the wallet moved its entire balance after sitting untouched for 13 years. The wallet held 909.38 Bitcoin. At current prices, the transfer is worth about $85 million. Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence flagged the transaction after the funds moved to a new Bitcoin address. Records show the wallet first received Bitcoin in 2013. At that time, one Bitcoin traded for less than $seven. The total value of the holdings back then was about $6,400. Source: Arkham A Stark Reminder of Bitcoin’s Growth…

Amy Sherald, a painter renowned for her tender portraits of Black American life, has signed with talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CCA), marking the latest high-profile crossover between the art world and Hollywood.  Sherald rose to national fame in 2018 after being commissioned by former First Lady Michelle Obama to paint her official portrait for the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in Washington, D.C. The work depicts Obama in grayscale, posed against a pale blue background with her chin resting on her hand, wearing a checkered Milly dress by Michelle Smith’s label that references the quilts of Gee’s Bend. Related Articles…