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Cryptomarkets often move on positioning before the price reacts. In the last days of January, attention turns to a small group of 'made in USA coins' that no longer move in tandem with the rest of the market, but instead show early signs of major shifts, both bullish and bearish.

As the market now seeks direction heading into February, these three made in USA coins stand out in terms of price structure, on-chain positioning, momentum signals, and accumulation.

Chainlink (LINK)

Prediction markets are experiencing significant activity regarding cryptocurrency outcomes. Tens of millions in volume have been spent solely on Bitcoin's price in January, along with high volume on contracts for Ethereum, XRP, and Solana.

The concentration of capital in short-term price bets has raised concerns about the future of crypto. These rotating, binary bets suggest that the industry is increasingly viewed as a speculative gambling arena, rather than a long-term investment class.

Polymarket users bet on cryptocurrency prices

MicroStrategy announced its latest Bitcoin purchase on January 26. In its fourth purchase this month, the company bought Bitcoin for $264.1 million at an average price of $90,061 per BTC.

The purchase brings the company's average purchase price of Bitcoin to $76,037. The purchase was made while Bitcoin was trading with high volatility in January, falling from peak levels above $95,000 early in the month to around high-$80,000 later.

Details about the latest purchase and financing structure

Altcoins are back in the spotlight as new momentum flows through the crypto market. Although Bitcoin has yet to fully stabilize, altcoins are finding their way back towards their ATHs. These setups signal increasing investor confidence and the potential for strong breakouts ahead.

BeInCrypto has analyzed three such altcoins that are approaching their all-time highs and that could potentially reach them.

Rain (RAIN)

RAIN is operating within an expanding rising wedge, which signals a bullish structure. The price continues to form higher highs and higher lows while respecting the support level and resistance of the trendline. Currently, RAIN is consolidating under the upper channel resistance near the all-time high of $ 0.01009.

Meme coins had a challenging week, as selling pressure pushed prices lower across the segment. Despite the weakness, momentum indicators suggest that losses may be slowing down, and the downside is nearing exhaustion.

BeInCrypto has analyzed three such meme coins that, with stabilizing sentiment, are now showing early signs of a possible reversal towards the end of January.

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Gigachad (GIGA)

GIGA fell by about 31% last week and is now trading around $0.00305. The decline reflects aggressive distribution with limited buying response. Short candlestick wicks suggest weak interest in buying the dip, keeping selling pressure dominant and sentiment cautious in the short term.

The crypto markets often react less to fundamental conditions and more to attention. When the narrative peaks, the price follows only if volume and positioning confirm it. With Melania Trump's documentary premiering on January 30, traders are closely watching whether the hype can lead to lasting demand for MELANIA and TRUMP tokens – or if both risk disappearing when the attention peaks.

So far, the price action for both of these Solana-based tokens shows signs of early positioning, but not full conviction. The charts, volume data, and on-chain signals suggest that both tokens are at a crossroads, where mere sentiment may not be enough.

The cryptocurrency market will receive tokens worth more than $464 million in the last week of January 2025. Major projects, including Sign (SIGN), Kamino (KMNO), and Jupiter (JUP), will release significant new tokens into circulation.

These releases, worth several million, can create volatility in the market and affect short-term price movements. Here is an overview of what you should keep an eye on.

1. Sign (SIGN)

Token Unlock date: January 28

Number of tokens being released: 290 million SIGN

Released supply: 1.64 billion SIGN

This week, investors in Bitcoin, gold, and silver are closely monitoring important American economic signals that may affect market sentiment and asset prices.

While Bitcoin is hovering around $ 88,000, gold is approaching $ 5,000 per ounce, and silver is passing $ 100 per ounce due to sustained demand for safe havens, these events hold significant importance.

4 American economic reports will affect investor sentiment this week

The U.S. Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates is crucial. Lower interest rates typically provide a boost to risky assets like Bitcoin while reducing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold and silver.

Ethereum's price has fallen about 1.3% over the last day and nearly 10% over the past week. This is no longer just short-term volatility. On the daily chart, ETH has already broken through a key neckline, activating a bearish structure that warns of a potential downside of 20% if the support level fails.

At the same time, a new factor has come into play. It seems that capital is rotating from Bitcoin to Ethereum, which contributes to triggering a short-term rise. Whether this rotation can turn this breakout into a bear trap depends on who is actually buying, who is selling into strength, and which price levels hold moving forward.

A recent survey from Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode reveals that around a quarter of both institutional and non-institutional investors view the cryptocurrency market as being in a bearish phase.

Despite this, investors believe that Bitcoin (BTC) is undervalued. The insight highlights a complex shift in investor psychology, characterized by conflicting macroeconomic signals and persistent volatility early in 2026.

Investors classify the cryptocurrency market as bearish

The results are based on a survey of 148 respondents conducted between December 10, 2025, and January 12, 2026, including 75 institutional and 73 non-institutional investors. Around 26% of the institutional respondents and 21% of the non-institutional respondents indicated that they believe the cryptocurrency market is currently in a bear market phase.

Crypto funds recorded their largest weekly withdrawals since mid-November 2025, with a total loss of $ 1.73 billion. This occurs at a time when investor sentiment in the crypto markets remains clearly risk-averse, with three factors explaining the pullback.

The scale and breadth of the withdrawals suggest a market that is still struggling to regain trust. This occurs amid ongoing uncertainty in the macro picture and weakened narratives about crypto's role as a hedge.

Crypto outflow reached $ 1.73 billion last week: What you need to know

The cryptocurrency market took a negative turn in recent days, even though the macroeconomic conditions show signs of improvement. Nevertheless, altcoins are increasingly dependent on external network developments to reverse the trend.

BeInCrypto has analyzed three such altcoins that may experience a shift in the last week of January.

Hedera (HBAR)

HBAR handles near $ 0.1058 at the moment, extending a downward trend that has lasted for over three months. The persistent bearish market has slowed Hedera's growth. The price development is still under pressure, reflecting a cautious sentiment as investors consider whether the prolonged decline is approaching its bottom.

“Extreme fear” has returned to the market in the last week of January. This sentiment has led to short positions dominating. However, several data sources indicate that more altcoins could trigger large liquidations, driven by their own specific factors.

This week, altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Chainlink (LINK), and River (RIVER) could collectively trigger nearly $5 billion in liquidations. Here’s why.

1. Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum's 7-day liquidation chart shows a serious imbalance between potential total liquidation for short positions and long positions.

The Zcash price has been under consistent pressure for the last two weeks, and the overall structure now clearly leans bearish. Since mid-January, ZEC has entered a downward trajectory pointing towards a potential decline of 35% if key levels break.

At the same time, not all signals are in accordance. Some large owners are still increasing their exposure, and short-term momentum indicators show that buying on dips has not completely vanished, despite rapid exits. Whether Zcash stabilizes or continues downward now depends on how the price reacts around some critical levels.

Wirex Limited prevented more than £180,000 in losses caused by retail fraud in 2025, amid increased regulatory scrutiny and customer complaints primarily related to the freezing of funds.

The company has outlined these trade-offs in its Transparency Report for 2025. In this exclusive interview with BeInCrypto, CEO Chet Shah explains the considerations and operational trade-offs behind Wirex's measures against fraud, customer protection, and regulatory reporting.

BeInCrypto: Few crypto companies voluntarily publish this level of operational detail, especially figures that show imperfections. What was the internal discussion when you decided to include data such as processing time for complaints and cases FOS ruled in favor of? And how did you weigh transparency against the risk of exposing weaknesses to competitors?

The XRP price has fallen below $2 and erases almost the entire increase since the beginning of the year. At the same time, XRP balances on several major exchanges have increased. This trend has heightened concerns about further downside.

The decline has coincided with a weaker market development, as geopolitical tensions led investors to adopt a more cautious approach. Nevertheless, many experts remain optimistic about XRP in 2026.

XRP exchange reserves and whale-to-exchange activity are increasing in January

Data from CryptoQuant shows that XRP reserves on major exchanges like Binance and Upbit increased significantly in January 2026.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) has fallen to its lowest level in four months, amid rising speculation about a 'yen intervention' from the US and Japan.

Analysts warn that the DXY may face further downward pressure. The market's focus is now shifting towards what the next political decisions could mean for digital assets.

Why is the US Dollar Index (DXY) falling?

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US dollar against a weighted basket of six major currencies, is under increasing pressure in global markets. After its worst annual performance since 2017, the dollar has started the year weakly, according to The Kobeissi Letter.

XRP has been under pressure since the beginning of the month, and has slipped into a persistent downward trend that has pushed the token down to a monthly low.

Although the decline looks bearish on the surface, historical behavior suggests that this phase may signal exhaustion rather than a continuation. Such scenarios often come before a reversal when selling pressure weakens and accumulation begins.

XRP owners are showing bullishness

On-chain data suggests increasing confidence among long-term holders. XRP's Liveliness indicator has dropped significantly over the past six weeks and is now at a two-month low. Liveliness measures whether holders are using or holding onto coins. A declining value indicates accumulation rather than distribution.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly reversed his stance on a nearly ten-year-old question, signaling a significant shift in thinking around blockchain and self-governance.

In a recent post on X (Twitter), Buterin stated that he no longer agrees with what he claimed in 2017 about full self-verification from users being a 'strange mountain man fantasy.'

Why Vitalik Buterin is reconsidering Ethereum's self-verification assumptions

He explained that this statement reflects both progress in cryptography and lessons from real network failures.

Whales are pulling Ethereum (ETH) in opposite directions towards the end of January 2026. On-chain data shows that large holders are actively rotating capital, while others are accumulating ETH as the price falls. This highlights a growing tug-of-war between distribution and long-term positioning.

The contrast comes as market pressure continues to weigh on the second largest cryptocurrency, which has fallen over 10% in the last week.

What are Ethereum whales doing under January's market pressure?

Data from BeInCrypto Markets reveals that Ethereum has erased all its gains from early 2026. The second largest cryptocurrency is down nearly 5% so far this year, as it continues to struggle below $3000.