Crypto Markets Navigate Volatility: Bitcoin's Risks, Shiba Inu's Plunge, and Ethereum's Inflows

Crypto Markets Navigate Volatility: Bitcoin's Risks, Shiba Inu's Plunge, and Ethereum's Inflows

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The crypto market presented a mixed bag of news this week, with Bitcoin experiencing a price recovery that analysts warn masks growing risks from overleveraged long positions. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu (SHIB) faced a significant setback, with profits crashing by 62% following a sharp price decline. In contrast, Ethereum (ETH) showed a bullish bias, fueled by over $5 million in ETF inflows, despite facing key resistance levels.

Regulatory developments are also in focus, as the US Senate released a new virtual asset market structure bill that could curb passive stablecoin yields, tilting the field towards traditional banks. Grayscale expanded its 'Assets Under Consideration' list to include 36 altcoins, signaling potential future institutional offerings. Newcomer Story (IP) saw a remarkable 100% price rebound, though on-chain data suggests a more complex narrative. Additionally, Bitget launched a bot copy trading feature to enhance access to automated strategies, and geopolitical concerns prompted discussions on Bitcoin's role as a potential safe haven in times of crisis.

Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of Bot Copy Trading, a new feature set designed to connect experienced copy-trading bot strategists with users who want to deploy automated strategies with minimal setup. The rollout introduces a profit-sharing model and performance-led discovery, aiming to make bot-based trading easier to access while

After facing challenges last week, Bitcoin (BTC) has regained strength, igniting optimism among derivatives traders. Bullish positioning has increased sharply, pushing key indicators to notable highs. However, predominantly negative exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows and weakening institutional demand are fueling concerns over elevated long-liquidation risk. Bitcoin Derivatives Turn Bullish Despite Soft Spot Demand Bitcoin opened 2026

After months of intense bipartisan negotiations, the full text of the Senate’s 278-page virtual asset market structure bill has been released. It marks a critical turning point for US crypto regulation. While headlines have largely focused on its DeFi provisions and the classification of tokens, a more subtle shift may have gone unnoticed. US Senate

Shiba Inu price has weakened sharply over the past week, erasing a large portion of recent gains and pressuring investor confidence. SHIB fell after a brief rally earlier this month, shifting sentiment from accumulation to selling. As losses mounted, many holders moved to lock in remaining value, accelerating the downturn. Shiba Inu Profits Fall On-chain

The Ethereum (ETH) price is trading with a bullish bias, holding well above the support provided by a longstanding ascending trendline. While a critical resistance holds on the 4-hour timeframe, positive ETH ETF flows on Monday inspire hope. Over $5 Million Ethereum ETF Inflows on Monday Fuels ETH Price Surge The Ethereum price continues to

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is about to change how risk is priced in precious metals markets—and the implications stretch far beyond a routine technical adjustment. Effective today, January 13, 2026, the CME will shift margin requirements for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium futures from fixed dollar amounts to percentages of notional value. What the

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish December’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Tuesday at 13:30 GMT. The report is expected to show that prices remained broadly stable in the last month of 2025. As always, it’s a key read on inflation and could stir some short-term moves in the US Dollar

Story (IP) is a Layer-1 blockchain designed specifically to bring intellectual property (IP) on-chain and turn it into programmable assets. In early 2026, the IP token staged a strong recovery. The price doubled from a local low near $1.50 to above $3.00. What is driving this rebound? And is it strong enough to continue in

Asset manager Grayscale has revealed the latest update to its “Assets Under Consideration” list for the first quarter of 2026. The list includes a diverse array of altcoins that could likely shape the firm’s future offerings. As part of its review process, the investment manager updates its product catalog around 15 days after the end

War scenarios do not reward clean narratives. Markets usually do two things at once. They sprint into safety, then they reprice the world after the first shock passes. Bitcoin sits right on that fault line. That is why the “WW3 trade” is not a single bet. It is a sequence. In the first hours, Bitcoin