Altcoin Season Index Climbs to 29, Signaling Growing Altcoin Momentum
CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index increased by two points to 29, indicating a modest rise in altcoin performance relative to Bitcoin. The index measures the percentage of the top 100 coins outperforming Bitcoin over the past 90 days, excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens. An altcoin season is confirmed when the index reaches 75 or above, signaling broader market strength among altcoins compared to Bitcoin.
"1011 Insider Whale" Reduces Leveraged ETH and BTC Positions Amid $50M Floating Loss, Buys 148,00...
The '1011 Insider Whale' has partially closed its 5x leveraged long positions on Ethereum and Bitcoin, realizing losses of nearly $9.73 million with a remaining floating loss of about $50.94 million. Despite the reduction in leveraged exposure, the whale made a significant spot purchase of 148,000 ETH worth approximately $397 million from Binance in the last 24 hours. This activity suggests a strategic shift from leveraged trading to accumulating Ethereum exposure via spot buying.
Tom Lee Highlights Institutional Push for Ethereum Amid Gold and Silver Rally, Crypto Fundamental...
Tom Lee noted that the recent surge in gold and silver prices has somewhat overshadowed improving fundamentals in cryptocurrencies, especially Ethereum and Bitcoin. He highlighted that at the 2026 Davos Forum, financial institutions expressed clear intentions to build key business infrastructure on Ethereum and smart contract platforms. Lee stressed that sustained improvements in fundamentals typically lead to corresponding price increases over time.
Security Alert: Clawdbot Gateway Vulnerabilities Expose API Keys and Private Chats
SlowMist's CISO has warned of security flaws in the Clawdbot gateway, exposing hundreds of API keys and private chat records. Unauthenticated access and multiple code vulnerabilities increase the risk of credential theft and remote code execution attacks. This raises significant concerns for affected users' data security.
Crypto Whale Withdraws 148,000 ETH and Borrows $240M in Stablecoins on Aave
A large cryptocurrency whale has withdrawn approximately 148,000 ETH, valued around $427 million, from Binance. This whale borrowed about $240 million in stablecoins on Aave to execute leveraged long positions. The current liquidation threshold for these positions is around $1953.09, with a health factor of 1.49.
[IMPORTANT] Bitmine Boosts ETH Holdings With 20,000 Purchase and Stakes Over 180,000 ETH
Bitmine has recently acquired 20,000 ETH from FalconX, valued at around $58.22 million. The company also staked 184,960 ETH, worth approximately $538 million. Bitmine's total staked Ethereum now exceeds 2.1 million ETH, with a value of about $6.22 billion at current market prices.
Silver Surpasses Bitcoin Gains Since 2017 Amid Record-Breaking Rally
Silver prices surged to over $117 per ounce, marking a record high before settling near $105. Since the 2017 cryptocurrency peak, silver's cumulative gains of approximately 517% have outpaced Bitcoin's 500% increase. Silver ETFs, particularly the iShares Silver Trust (SLV), experienced a dramatic spike in trading volume, briefly becoming the most traded security globally.
Polymarket Partners Exclusively with Major League Soccer to Enhance Fan Engagement via Real-Time ...
Polymarket has signed a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement with Major League Soccer (MLS), becoming the league's sole prediction market partner. The partnership will cover major MLS events like the MLS Cup and All-Star Game and introduce interactive fan experiences, including real-time market data during matches. This collaboration reflects broader growth in prediction market platforms integrating with sports and media to offer data-driven engagement and information sources.
Solana Meme Coin COPPERINUS Skyrockets Over 160x in One Day, Market Cap Peaks Near $8 Million
The Solana-based meme coin COPPERINUS experienced an extraordinary intraday price surge of over 160 times. Its market capitalization briefly surpassed $8 million, currently standing around $7.97 million. Experts warn investors about the high volatility and risks inherent in meme coin investments.
Binance has initiated an ESPORTS token trading competition with a $200,000 prize pool, incentivizing holding by only counting buy volumes. Concurrently, the ESPORTS token price surged 15% amid this event. Yooldo is ramping up the launch of 'Dungeon Log: Dagger Hit,' the first game connected to ESPORTS, set to release officially in March following a successful closed beta.
Bitcoin OG Moves 148,000 ETH Worth $427 Million Out of Binance in Major Withdrawal
A Bitcoin OG known as 1011short has withdrawn 148,000 ETH, valued at roughly $427 million, from Binance over two days. The latest withdrawal of 30,000 ETH occurred about three hours ago. Such large transfers from exchanges are generally seen as intentions to hold long term rather than trade.
Bitmine Boosts Ethereum Holdings with 20,000 ETH Purchase and Stakes Over 184,000 ETH, Raising To...
Bitmine recently acquired 20,000 ETH via FalconX and has staked 184,960 ETH, increasing its total staked Ethereum holdings to 2,128,160 ETH. The current value of Bitmine's staked ETH amounts to approximately $6.22 billion. This significant accumulation reflects strong institutional confidence in Ethereum's staking ecosystem.
Chevron Stock Gains 2% as Tengiz Oil Field Resumes Production Amid Market Optimism
Chevron's stock rose by 2% following the restart of oil production at Kazakhstan's Tengiz field after a power outage. The company also increased Venezuelan crude shipments with its largest fleet in nearly a year, shipping 200,000 barrels daily despite recent winter storm concerns. Investors anticipate Chevron's Q4 2025 earnings report amid expected impacts from lower commodity prices and look forward to the upcoming OPEC+ meeting for production insights.
[IMPORTANT] Democrats Open to Renewing Negotiations as Senate Agriculture Committee Crypto Legisl...
After setbacks in Senate Agriculture Committee talks on crypto market legislation, a Democratic senator aide expressed willingness to resume bipartisan negotiations. The Democrats were caught off guard by a Republican-led new bill draft planned for mid-January markup without thorough consultation. The committee's vote was delayed due to bad weather, providing a window for renewed discussions to reach bipartisan consensus on a federal crypto regulatory framework clarifying SEC and CFTC roles.
Bitwise Enters DeFi with On-Chain USDC Vault via Morpho Targeting 6% APY
Bitwise Asset Management has launched its first on-chain vault strategy using USDC through the Morpho decentralized lending protocol, targeting up to 6% annual yield. The strategy utilizes overcollateralized lending markets with Bitwise managing strategy and risks while keeping assets non-custodial on-chain. Bitwise plans to support more stablecoins and expand into other DeFi strategies, including tokenization of real-world assets and liquidity provision.
[IMPORTANT] BlackRock to Launch Bitcoin Income ETF Using Covered Call Strategy for Additional Ret...
BlackRock plans to introduce a new iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF that combines direct Bitcoin holdings with an options strategy to generate income. The ETF will track Bitcoin spot prices like its existing IBIT fund but differ by actively employing a covered call approach, selling call options to produce stable income. This product aims to provide investors with a way to earn steady returns by sacrificing some upside potential, pending SEC approval and launch details.
U.S. President Trump acknowledged that the situation in Iran is evolving quickly. He has sent a large naval fleet to the region as a show of strength. Despite this military move, he believes Iran is interested in reaching an agreement.
Analyst Adam Button describes the current silver market rally as exceptionally strong and rare in commodity markets. Despite potential margin level adjustments this week, the silver market continues to climb, fueled by retail investor interest and a notable gap in the spot market. This surge benefits silver miners, though increased futures market sales may introduce some selling pressure.
Anthropic CEO Warns AI Developments Outpace Society’s Control Capabilities
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns that AI progress is advancing faster than regulatory and societal frameworks can manage, with risks of economic disruption and deceptive AI behaviors emerging by 2026. He highlights concerns about AI alignment failures, misuse by authoritarian regimes, biological security threats, and psychological manipulation through AI companions. Despite these risks, Anthropic continues developing advanced AI while urging urgent awareness and action to address these challenges.
[IMPORTANT] Prediction Markets Favor BlackRock’s Rick Rieder as Trump’s Top Fed Chair Candidate
Prediction markets currently favor Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s CIO, as the likely nominee for Federal Reserve Chair following Jerome Powell's term. Former frontrunner Kevin Hassett has fallen out of favor after Trump indicated a preference for Rieder, who is seen as willing to implement changes at the Fed. Lower interest rates under new leadership could boost liquidity and risk appetite, benefiting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, but ongoing political pressure on the Fed poses risks.