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Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has presented one of its clearest long-term views on Bitcoin and Nvidia. These two assets are shaping the market cycle of 2024–2025. In the new Big Ideas 2026 report, the company states that the Bitcoin market capitalization will increase by 700 percent over the next four years.

The company also states that Nvidia's leading role in AI hardware could increasingly come under pressure from competitors.

Will the Bitcoin price soon reach 800,000 USD?

ARK says that Bitcoin's behavior has changed significantly in 2025. The declines were smaller, volatility has decreased, and risk-adjusted returns have increased compared to previous cycles.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he hopes to sign a law on the structure of the crypto market very soon. However, the law remains blocked in Congress. This highlights a growing gap between the president's goals and the lawmakers' work.

The dispute between Coinbase and banking lobby groups over the revenues from stablecoins threatens to close a rare window for new regulations. Some politicians describe it as a unique moment. There is a risk that a two-year delay may occur. Then the crypto business could move abroad.

This week, tax expert Gregor Danielmeyer (not in an official capacity) is a guest on Crypto Nerds and talks with host Eric Heinemann about the interplay of crypto, taxes, control, and new regulations. He openly explains why technology, transparency, and responsibility are inseparable today.

The podcast organizes current debates and provides real insights from the financial administration. It promises orientation but also excitement for everyone who wants to understand deeper.

Taxes on crypto: Between technology, obligation, and control

BitGo has officially kicked off the crypto IPO season 2026. The company is starting with a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as one of the first major digital asset listings of the year.

This shows that institutional investors are again showing more interest in the sector, but are proceeding very selectively.

BitGo starts with a focus on custody – first crypto IPO opportunity for 2026

The digital asset company from Palo Alto has set its IPO at $18 per share. This is above the originally targeted range of $15 to $17 and implies a valuation of about $2.1 billion.

Brad Garlinghouse delivered a clear message at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos: Innovation and regulation are not opponents. After a 'lively dialogue' – as the Ripple CEO diplomatically put it – at the high-profile tokenization panel on January 21, it is clear: The crypto industry is no longer on the sidelines but has arrived at the center of global financial discussions.

High tension at the WEF panel

The panel 'Is Tokenization the Future?' brought together the crème de la crème of the financial world: Alongside Garlinghouse sat Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters, ECB Governor François Villeroy de Galhau, Euroclear CEO Valérie Urbain on the podium – moderated by CNBC host Karen Tso.

Almost four days after the start of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, the most important and prominent topic for crypto is the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs).

The event started on Monday, January 19, 2026, and runs until Friday, January 23. Also, Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is part of the program.

Tokenization shapes the crypto world in Davos 2026

WEF-related publications continue to describe 2026 as a "turning point" for digital assets. They explain that blockchain technology has now outgrown pilot programs and is actually being deployed.

Crypto traders are still active in prediction markets. However, fewer traders are taking high risks. New on-chain analyses from BeInCrypto show that risk-seeking crypto trading on Polymarket has been steadily declining since the beginning of January. It was particularly high twice: at the end of December and in the first week of January.

The data shows no casual users or just spectators. Instead, it concerns wallets that are actually placing orders and providing liquidity in crypto-related markets. This allows for a clearer view of trader sentiment.

The price of XRP has fallen below 2 USD. This is a decrease of about 19 percent compared to the peak on January 5, 2026. Many investors are unsettled by this. Nevertheless, analysts see some positive signs that could support a recovery.

The analysis is based on social data, trading activities, and current news from exchanges.

The sentiment of private investors shifts to bearish during price corrections

The sentiment around XRP has changed significantly.

According to Santiment, a platform for market sentiment based on discussions in social media, the coin is now in the 'Extreme Fear' range. Just a week ago, the same value indicated 'Greed' sentiment.

Many traders on Polymarket are now incurring large losses after President Trump revoked tariffs on the European Union and made new statements about Greenland.

The so-called 'TACO Trade' has become expensive for many participants. Nevertheless, it has triggered a new rally in the crypto market.

Trump's tariff threats bring the 'TACO Trade' story back

To explain: The term 'TACO Trade' stands for 'Trump Always Chickens Out'. Robert Armstrong, a columnist for the Financial Times, introduced it in May 2025.

The threat to Bitcoin from quantum computers is often considered distant, but upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the impacts may already be slowly beginning.

New research findings and developments at major institutions suggest that time is running faster than expected.

Quantum computing is already influencing Bitcoin – but in a completely different way than expected.

Bitcoin's weak performance compared to gold is drawing attention from many large investors again. The cause of this is not only classic market forces but also, above all, risks from quantum computers that could one day attack Bitcoin's encryption.

River (RIVER) has risen to a new all-time high early this morning. This continues a rally that has increased the value of the altcoin by nearly 750 percent over the last month.

However, the derivatives market currently gives an important warning signal, which raises some concerns. Moreover, some analysts now expect a possible price decline.

RIVER Token reaches new all-time high

For background: River is a protocol for decentralized finance (DeFi) and is developing a chain-abstraction system for stablecoins. This system allows collateral to be deposited on one blockchain and liquidity to be obtained on another – all without bridges or wrapped assets.

A new survey of more than 5,700 Bitcoin holders clearly shows: There is a difference between what many believe and how they actually behave with crypto. Nearly 80 percent of respondents want crypto to be used more. Nonetheless, 55 percent report that they rarely or never use digital assets for everyday payments.

The growing gap between conviction and usage shows: The biggest problem in the industry is no longer awareness or ideology. It now rests on something else.

Bitcoin and the global markets have significantly recovered after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would waive tariffs related to Greenland. The announcement erased the trade war concerns that had previously unsettled many investors.

Bitcoin approached the $90,000 mark again after briefly falling below $89,000. Ethereum also moved back towards this mark after a brief drop below $3,000. U.S. stock markets calmed down as well, with the S&P 500 turning positive after losses. Gold, which had risen due to geopolitical risks, gave back some of the gains.

The world's largest crypto exchange Binance officially listed Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD on January 21 – a milestone that could significantly accelerate institutional adoption of the Ripple ecosystem. With a zero-fee promotion and several trading pairs, including the strategically important XRP/RLUSD pair, RLUSD positions itself as a serious competitor in the fiercely competitive stablecoin market.

Binance Listing: The Key Facts

From January 22, 2026, at 08:00 UTC, the following spot trading pairs will be available:

Ripple President Monica Long presented an ambitious roadmap for institutional crypto adoption in 2026 on January 20. The forecast: Institutional balance sheets will hold over $1 trillion in digital assets by the end of the year, and about half of the Fortune 500 companies will have implemented formalized digital asset strategies. Long identifies four key trends that will drive this revolution.

Four megatrends that will shake up the financial world in 2026

Long focuses on four central developments that will fundamentally change the crypto ecosystem:

The Central Bank of Iran purchased more than 507 million USD in USD-pegged stablecoins in 2025. Apparently, it aimed to use blockchain technology to circumvent international sanctions and stabilize the troubled national currency.

The targeted use of cryptocurrencies marks a strategic shift for sanctioned states, which use digital assets to secure economic stability and enable international trade despite financial isolation.

US President Donald Trump said in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he wants to acquire Greenland through immediate negotiations. He emphasized that the United States will not use force.

Trump stated that the initiative serves only the interests of national security. He dismissed rare earths as a motive.

Trump: Greenland is now a security risk

During a closely followed appearance, Trump delivered a well-known speech for the participants at the World Economic Forum. He spoke without notes and mostly freely, as is typical for him.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has brought Bitcoin to the center of the political debate at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Wednesday.

His statements come at a time when the markets are waiting for the appearance of US President Donald Trump at the event in Davos. Trump is known for spontaneous remarks on trade, tariffs, and geopolitics.

Armstrong on Bitcoin: Independence meets central bank conflict in Davos

The Coinbase manager has directly challenged the governor of the Banque de France, François Villeroy de Galhau, on the topic of monetary independence.

The Ethereum price has fallen by almost six percent in the last 24 hours and by almost 13 percent in two days overall. This continues the volatile development in January. The price briefly fell below important levels. This raises doubts again about whether buyers will regain control.

But in the background, large holders have been buying heavily. Whales have purchased around 360 million USD worth of ETH when the price dropped. A recovery seems possible, yet the smart money, meaning informed traders, are not fully convinced yet.

GameFi tokens were considered written off after a tough year in 2025. The sector lost around 75 percent, and most investors lost interest. However, at the beginning of 2026, the situation looks a bit different.

Usage data and prices are quietly rising for some gaming chains. It's still early, but for the first time in months, the numbers suggest that GameFi could stabilize – some tokens are already performing better as the first.

GameFi experiences its first comeback – here's what it's about