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📈 Gold or stocks: which is more profitable over 25 years

If you had invested $10,000 in the S&P 500 in 2000, you would now have $77,495.

But if you had invested the same $10,000 in gold, your capital would have grown to $126,596.

Despite crises, inflation, and wars, it is gold that preserved and multiplied capital more than 12 times.

#BTC #GOLD

🫠 1 Bitcoin fee

Someone wanted to transfer 1 BTC to the Kraken exchange, but ended up with 0.0001 BTC ($10) because the fee was 0.99 BTC ($105k).

Consider that you locked in a profit, just not the way you wanted 😁

#BTC #bitcoin #USGovShutdownEnd? #StrategyBTCPurchase

🔵 Ethereum Exit Queue Clears as Weekly Chart Signals Shift

Ethereum’s validator exit queue dropped to zero, wiping out the wait to leave staking while the entry line still stretches past 45 days. At the same time, a widely shared weekly chart flagged an inverse head and shoulders setup as ETH trades near a major volume shelf.

🔸 Ethereum validator exit queue drops to zero as withdrawals clear

Ethereum’s validator exit queue fell to zero, signaling that no validators were waiting to leave the network at the time of the latest update. Data shown on the Ethereum Validator Queue dashboard, provided by Beaconcha.in, listed exit queue ETH at 0 and the wait time at 0 minutes, reflecting a fully cleared line for exits.

Meanwhile, the dashboard showed the network still facing heavy demand on the way in. The validator entry queue stood at about 2,597,854 ETH, with an estimated wait of 45 days and 2 hours, based on a churn setting of 256 per epoch. That gap between a cleared exit queue and a long entry queue pointed to net inflows into staking, since validators continued to line up to join while departures stayed absent.

The same dashboard also reported an 8.5 day “sweep delay,” which tracks the time it takes for balances to be processed and swept through the system. Even with the exit queue cleared, that delay can still affect when funds move through withdrawal mechanics, depending on validator status and scheduling.

Network totals stayed elevated in the snapshot. The dashboard listed about 977,886 active validators and roughly 36.0 million ETH staked, equal to 29.65% of supply, while the displayed annual percentage rate sat near 2.81%. The page showed the figures were last updated about 125 minutes before the capture.

#ETH | #Ethereum

💥 Hedera Powers Next-Generation Sports Ticketing Across 54 African Nations

MINGO has launched MINGO Tickets, a digital ticketing platform built on the Hedera network, alongside an expansion covering 54 countries across Africa. The company said the rollout will improve how fans access live events while giving organizers stronger tools to manage entry and reduce ticket-related challenges.

Live event ticketing remains vulnerable to fraud in many regions. Organizers often face duplicated tickets, repeated entry attempts, and high service costs. As more fans attend boxing and combat sports events across Africa, promoters have been searching for systems that can verify access reliably across different devices and network conditions.

💬 MINGO has secured an exclusive ticketing deal across 54 African countries.Through our partnership with African Boxing, MINGO Tickets will roll out at continental scale to address fraud and scalping while improving access for fans and organisers.Real-world adoption on @Hedera — MINGO (@mingoapps) January 16, 2026

MINGO Tickets is delivered as a progressive web app (PWA), which allows fans to access tickets through a mobile browser without downloading a separate application. The platform is designed to function across a wide range of smartphones, which is a key requirement in mobile-first markets.

MINGO said the platform supports high-volume attendance through fast processing and predictable costs, with ticket validation designed to prevent multiple uses of the same pass. The company is rolling out the platform through a partnership with African Boxing and the Yucateco Boxing League, targeting sports events across the continent.

#Hedera | #HBAR

$ZRO looks graphically interesting - it seems like it's getting ready to break through the $2 mark.

#ZRO

🔵 Crypto Users’ Reignite Interest in $TRX Following an Impressive Rally

TRON blockchain’s native cryptocurrency, TRX, is attracting significant interest among crypto community members after displaying a consistent rally for the past month. The digital token has joined the top trends on CoinMarketCap after a steady rally that has resulted in a 15% price increase since the middle of December 2025.

💬 Nice to see TRX Trending again on @CoinMarketCap — H.E. Justin Sun (@justinsuntron) January 17, 2026

🔸 TRX Surged Against the Odds

It is worth noting that TRX’s growing popularity does not only stem from the cryptocurrency’s impressive rally. The move is unique, considering the overall nature of the crypto market, with the majority of tokens experiencing significant bearish pressure. Most digital assets that surged early this year did not sustain the bullish momentum, except TRX and a few others.

According to a crypto analyst on X, TRX’s latest display is typical of a cryptocurrency that is setting up for a strong bullish continuation. In his latest post, the analyst highlighted the technical implications of the cryptocurrency’s behavior, using historical data to analyze the TRX’s situation and the potential consequences for its price.

🔸 History Favors TRX’s Current Behavior

It is worth noting that TRX broke above a crucial trendline after spending months in consolidation under a descending resistance. Typically, such moves signify renewed vigor in the strength of cryptocurrency trends. According to historical data, TRX rallied significantly the last time it broke out of a similar resistance.

Using a screenshot of TRX’s historical behavior, the analyst highlighted similarities between the cryptocurrency’s latest move and its trend in Q2 2025. TRX broke above a descending trendline during the cited period and surged over 75% in a classic bull run.

#TRX | #Tron

📌 Inflation in the US is cooling down.

At the moment, inflation in the US is 1.55%, which is the lowest level since May 2025 🗓

However, the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell insist that the effect of tariffs has not yet fully manifested, and it's important to monitor the data at the beginning of 2026.

If inflation does not increase in the coming months, this will be a reason for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, which will have a positive impact on the crypto market beef cattle 🐂

#MarketRebound #BTC #Bitcoin $BTC

Minimum plan for the current year: repeat the history of the last cycle with BTC recovering to $100k. It will still be a bear market, but we'll wait a bit. Maximum plan: break the resistance at $102k and prove the death of the 4-year cycle. For now, we're sticking to the first option 🕯

Trump received the Nobel Peace Prize from Maria Machado. Will geopolitics calm down now? Firstly, Donald only got a certificate and a medal, he won't be added to the laureate register. Secondly, Trump has already announced the creation of a "Peace Council", which will soon be officially presented. We'll still need popcorn 🗽

Interactive Brokers has started accepting account replenishments in stablecoins 24/7 (commission 0.3%, no less than $1). Only USDC is available for now, but they promise to add RLUSD and PYUSD soon 💵

#BTC #Bitcoin $BTC

🟠 Bitcoin Price Will Still Rally Above $99,000 Despite Bearish Sentiment, Here’s Why

Crypto analyst TARA has predicted that the Bitcoin price will still rally despite bearish signals that have surfaced. She highlighted why the flagship crypto could reach this level and what could happen once it touches the price target.

🔸 Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Surge To $99,000

In an X post, TARA opined that the Bitcoin price will reach $99,300, even though the flagship crypto is printing a bearish candlestick. She stated that BTC wants to touch this price target before it retraces deeper so that the correction does not break the critical support at $90,000. The analyst added that retracement levels for BTC will continue to be adjusted, with the new 2026 high above $97,000, while revealBitcoinBitcoinBitcoining subwaves on the way to the full target at $103,000.

Notably, crypto traders are currently betting on the Bitcoin price rallying past the $99,000 level and reaching the psychological $100,000 level. Polymarket data shows a 48% chance that BTC will rally to $100,000 this month. This follows the flagship crypto’s recent rally from around $92,000 to above $97,000 following the release of the soft CPI inflation data earlier this week.

The spot Bitcoin ETFs have also contributed to the Bitcoin price surge to start the year. In an X post, Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas highlighted that ETFs recorded net inflows of $843 million on January 14 and now boast 1-week net inflows of $1 billion and $1.5 billion year-to-date (YTD). With BTC rallying to $97,000 after trading sideways towards the end of last year, Balchunas opined that the buyers may have exhausted the sellers.

#BTC | #Bitcoin

🤔 Axie Infinity price extends above $1.20 amid reversal from 4-year low

The Axie Infinity token has bounced more than 13% in the past 24 hours amid a notable recovery from recent losses that pushed AXS to lows last seen in 2021.

As renewed investor interest allows bulls to bounce off a four-year low, the technical picture points to a potential upside continuation.

Sentiment across crypto, with several altcoins attempting reversals after extended periods of pressure, may add to bulls’ advantage.

🔸 Axie Infinity outpaces other gaming tokens

Market data during early US hours on January 16, 2025 showed Axie Infinity price hovering around $1.23. However, buying pressure had the token trading at highs of $1.30, not far off the weekly resistance level around $1.35 reached on Jan. 14.

In late December, Axie Infinity fell to $0.78, the lowest mark since the breakout from $0.73 to highs of $1.18 in January 2021.

The token has surged by over 30% in the past week, with a revisit to the $1.00 level before another bounce reflecting fresh buying momentum.

A look at the gaming tokens ecosystem, CoinMarketCap data shows AXS to be outpacing peers in the past 24 hours and week.

Immutable, Gala, Floki, The Sandbox, Decentraland and MultiversX are all struggling. Can Axie Infinity continue to buck the trend?

🔸 Axie Infinity price forecast

While AXS is not fully out of the woods following its severe drawdown since it peaked at $165, the bounce from under $1 may test bears’ resolve.

Positive developments within the Axie Infinity ecosystem, including economic adjustments and upcoming gameplay enhancements, might combine with overall market sentiment to bolster upward price action.

For instance, Axie Infinity has introduced an App Token (bAXS), which means that instead of AXS, holders can now hold bAXS.

This token can be staked or spent directly in Axie Core. Analysts say the launch of bAXS is a major step for Axie Infinity, and adoption will benefit AXS.

#AXS

💥 Sei Network Sees Stablecoin Payments Surge as P2P Supply Nears $100M

In half a year, the Sei Network has seen a strong upswing in stablecoin activity. P2P stablecoin balances held by users are up roughly 152%, now closing in on $100 million.

This surge indicates that stablecoins on the network are increasingly being used for direct transfers between users. With transaction settlements in under one second and near-zero fees, the Sei Network is increasingly relevant as a fast, blockchain-based payment gateway.

This surge is driven by easy access to the world’s most popular stablecoins. Users can send and receive funds quickly without the complex processes of traditional payment systems.

Transfers on the network stay quick and inexpensive, making them useful for cross-border payments, small everyday transactions, and app-driven business activity.

💬 Payments on Sei are accelerating.P2P stablecoin supply—stables held in wallets for direct transfers—is up 152% in 6 months, approaching $100M.Access to the world's most used stablecoins. Sub-second settlement. Near-zero fees.Global payments move faster on Sei. — Sei (@SeiNetwork ) January 15, 2026

🔸 Sei Network Builds Real-World Payment Momentum

The growth in P2P stablecoins tracks the overall momentum on the network. With its fast and efficient design, the Sei Network handles high transaction traffic with little interruption.

When users experience firsthand that fund transfers can be completed in seconds, trust in the network grows. Moreover, extremely low transaction fees mean users don’t have to think twice before making even small transfers.

However, the role of the application ecosystem cannot be ignored. As DeFi applications, games, and consumer services expand within the network, the need for stablecoins as a means of payment is also growing.

Stablecoins are used not only for trading, but also for purchasing digital items, sending in-app gifts, or settling transactions between users directly.

#Sei

📊 Dogecoin Prediction for Jan 16: Resistance Holds But Analyst Eyes Massive Surge to $9

Dogecoin faces resistance, but analysts predict a potential surge if key indicators align.

Dogecoin (DOGE) changes hands at $0.14 during this press, a 2.6% decline over the last 24 hours. The price has hit a low of $0.1388 and a high of $0.1449 during this period, indicating relatively moderate volatility in the short term. With a market cap of $23.56 billion, down 2.65% today, Dogecoin continues to hold a strong position in the market, despite the recent dip.

Over the past 7 days, DOGE has seen a slight increase of 0.4%, while in the last 14 days, it has gained 8.8%. Despite the recent pullback, Dogecoin’s support level of $0.139 appears to be holding steady.

🔸 Can Dogecoin Hold $0.139?

The 1-week chart analysis for Dogecoin shows that while the price is currently at $0.1396, it faces significant resistance as the Parabolic SAR sits above the price action at $0.257. This placement suggests that DOGE’s upward movement faces limitations at the moment, and for further gains, the price will need to reach and break through the SAR level.

The indicator’s presence above the price line indicates that a bullish continuation is unlikely until this resistance gives way. If Dogecoin can break this level, the next key resistance to test would be around the $0.15 level, which had previously capped upside moves. A successful breach of this level could pave the way for further upward momentum, potentially pushing DOGE toward $0.16 or higher.

🔸 Can Dogecoin go to $9?

On the social media commentary side, Trader Tardigrade, an analyst on X, highlighted that Dogecoin’s RSI has recently retraced, setting the stage for a potential massive surge. As seen in the 2-week chart, the RSI has followed a similar pattern to previous cycles.

Previously, it first surged to overbought levels, then formed two consecutive peaks, followed by a retracement to lower levels, and then rebounded.

#DOGE #Dogecoin

📈 Solana ETFs Draw in $23.6M, Hitting a Four-Week High

U.S. spot Solana exchange-traded funds saw inflows of $23.57 million on Wednesday, their highest in four weeks, per SoSoValue data.

The positive netflow comes as Bitcoin trades near $97,000, accompanied by improving investor sentiment. Solana is currently trading at around $145, flat on the past day but up 8% over the past week, according to CoinGecko data.

Wednesday’s netflow provides “substantial momentum to potentially break Solana’s recently subdued trend,” Lacie Zhang, market analyst at Bitget Wallet, told Decrypt, adding that it “coincides with broader market recovery and could propel prices toward $150 if sustained.”

Sustained ETF demand would signal increasing institutional confidence in Solana's robust ecosystem, she added, highlighting the project’s scalability and real-world utility.

🔸 A muted outlook for altcoins

However, the overall outlook among major altcoins like Solana, XRP, and BNB remains subdued, with rallies largely confined to select narrative-driven sectors like privacy coins and meme tokens.

The scale of the ETF demand itself may be insufficient for a major breakout. “The current demand is not strong enough to sustain bullish momentum or trigger a clear trend change,” “Solana ETF total net assets account for only about 1.5% of SOL’s market capitalization, and their daily trading volume is less than 1% of total Solana spot volume.”

🔸 Solana’s fundamentals

Despite this, Solana's fundamentals show pockets of strength. Nine of the 22 fastest-growing companies to reach $100 million in revenue are built on Solana, according to investment firm FrictionlessVC.

Additionally, Pump.fun, a Solana-based meme platform, has doubled its active addresses over the past week, with daily token creation surging to nearly 31,000, per Dune analytics data.

Yet Otychenko cautions that these bright spots exist against a backdrop of broader network pressure.

#SOL | #Solana

🐋 Whale Sells $ASTER at 30% Loss, Locking in $797K

Lookonchain has reported that trader wallet 0x913c recently sold a large amount of ASTER tokens at a loss. The trader sold 2.57 million ASTER tokens for about $1.85 million. The sale happened roughly four hours before the post was shared.

The trader had bought these tokens around two months ago. At that time, ASTER was trading much higher. The entry price was close to $1.03 per token. Selling at $0.72 resulted in a loss of roughly $797,000, which is about a 30 percent decline.

🔸 Breaking Down the Trade

On-chain data shows that this was not a small retail trade. The size of the position suggests a whale or large investor. Buying millions of tokens usually reflects strong conviction or long-term expectations. However, the final outcome shows how quickly sentiment can change in the crypto market.

The timing is also important. The purchase happened during a period of high excitement around ASTER. Prices were rising fast, and many traders expected continued growth. The later sell suggests that confidence has weakened or that the trader decided to cut losses instead of waiting longer.

🔸 What Is ASTER and Why It Matters

ASTER is the token linked to Aster DEX. Aster is a decentralized perpetuals trading platform that launched in 2025. At its peak, the project attracted strong attention and large trading volumes. The token price surged during that phase, pushing the project to a very high market valuation.

Since then, conditions have changed. Price pressure has increased as early holders sold their tokens. Token unlocks and reduced trading activity have also added stress.

🔸 Market Reaction and Sentiment

Large sell-offs like this often affect market psychology. When a whale exits at a loss, smaller investors take notice. Some may see it as a warning sign and choose to sell. Others may view it as capitulation and hope the worst is over.

In this case, community reactions appear mixed. Some traders criticize early hype around the project.

#ASTR | #Aster

🫆 What are TikTok coins?

Earlier this week, crypto OG Jordan Fish, a.k.a. Cobie. responded to a claim on X that TikTok coins are “the next meta in the trenches” with the (perfectly reasonable) question, “What are TikTok Coins?”

What followed was a flood of playfully youthful and rather cagey answers.

The claims about TikTok coins are rife online and have even been flagged by the likes of Pump Fun founder Alon Cohen. But what are they?

Unfortunately, as Cobie discovered, the answer is far from straightforward — particularly if you ask a social media platform full of tech-savvy and terminally online young people who’ve developed their own lingo to route around unwelcome adult supervision.

Luckily, after dozens of evasive replies, someone finally threw Cobie a small bone: “TikTok coins are what Chill Guy was back in the day ser,” they explained.

Chill Guy is a viral meme from October 2023, which shows a cartoon dog in a sweater and jeans exuding an air of supreme nonchalance.

TikTok users, including crypto traders, invoke Chill Guy to convey indifference or equanimity during an otherwise stressful situation.

The helpful commenter continued to explain TikTok coins. “Basically anything relevant to normies, like jestermaxxing, etc.”

Jestermaxxing is a term that originated in incel (involuntarily celibate) communities and graduated to mean the general development of humor skills in order to gain social acceptance or romantic interest.

It often takes the form of social media posts featuring exaggerated movements and obvious silliness intended to encourage laughter for validation.

🔸 TikTok coins aren’t for boomers

In the broadest sense, TikTok coins are memecoins based on TikTok trends or whose promoters focus on TikTok content rather than the crypto industry’s legacy social media platforms of Reddit, X, Telegram, and Discord.

Many of the popular TikTok coins are simply memecoins targeting younger audiences or based on youth jargon. The coins often trade on Solana and originate on easy-to-use platforms like Pump Fun.

🥏 Sui price on edge as its mainnet goes through a network stall

Sui Coin (SUI) was trading at $1.8510, up by ~40% from the year’s lowest level, and is hovering near the highest point since November. Its market capitalization has increased to over $7 billion, making it the 17th-largest coin in the industry.

In a statement, the team reported that the mainnet experienced a network stall and was working on a solution.

💬 Sui Mainnet is currently experiencing a network stall, and the Sui Core team is actively working on a solution. Be aware that dApps such as Slush or SuiScan may not be available, and transactions may be slow or temporarily unable to process at this time. Updates will be shared as…— Sui (@Sui ) January 14, 2026

This outage was the biggest event in the network after the Cetus Protocol hack that cost users between $223 million and $260 million. Over 62,000 users were affected.

Sui has become one of the biggest players in the crypto industry. Data compiled by DeFi Llama shows that the network has a total value locked of over $1.6 billion, up from the December low of $1.35 billion. Some of the biggest protocols in the network are NAVI Protocol, Suilend, Bluefin, and Haedal.

More data shows that Sui network has handled over $4.1 billion this month. This means that the volume will likely cross last month’s $6.6 billion. Also, its stablecoin market cap stands at nearly $500 milion, down from over $1.17 billion in October.

🔸 Sui price technical analysis

The daily chart shows that the Sui Coin price formed a triple-bottom pattern at $1.3214 and a neckline at $1.769. A triple-bottom is a popular bullish reversal pattern.

Sui has made a break-and-retest pattern, a common bullish continuation sign in technical analysis. It has moved above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average and is nearing the 23.6% Fibonacci Retracement level.

Therefore, the most likely Sui forecast is bullish, with the key target being at $2.50, the 38.2% retracement level. Such a move is a 30% jump above the current level.

#SUI | #Suinetwork

🚀 $DASH Price Surged Over 100% in Two Days – Here’s Why

DASH, a privacy token that has been a hot topic in the cryptocurrency market recently, is experiencing renewed activity.

DASH, one of the established altcoins dating back to 2014, has been experiencing a remarkable surge in value over the past two days.

DASH price has experienced an impressive 112% rally in the last two days. The increase in the last 24 hours alone is recorded at 50%, and the coin is trading at $83 at the time of writing.

🔸 So what is the reason for the increase in DASH price?

First of all, we can say that all privacy tokens in the cryptocurrency market have experienced sudden surges in recent weeks. Monero (XMR), the market leader in privacy tokens, has seen a value increase of around 80% in the last week. While other privacy tokens recorded these increases, DASH’s price was more stagnant, and finally, we experienced the current surge.

In addition, the event that could perhaps be considered the trigger for the rise occurred yesterday. Alchemy Pay, in collaboration with Dash, enabled the purchase of the coin with fiat currencies. A significant part of the rise came after this announcement.

Originating as a fork of Litecoin, this coin ranks 6th among the largest privacy tokens by market capitalization.

#DASH | #DashCoin

🔵 Cardano Volume Rockets 72%, Sets New 2026 Price Record

Cardano (ADA) has seen a massive upsurge in its trading volume within the last 24 hours. CoinMarketCap data shows that Cardano’s volume spiked by 72.89% to $953.21 million within this time frame as the asset showed signs of regaining bullish momentum.

🔸 DZ Bank listing fuels Cardano demand

Notably, Cardano has been having challenges as the coin traded at a low level of $0.3323, sparking concerns of its future outlook. In the last seven days, however, #ADA has traded above $0.42, with the price steadily inching higher daily.

The current massive spike in volume is likely supported by the addition of Cardano to a traditional banking trading platform. German banking giant DZ Bank recently added ADA to its regulated platform, "meinKrypto," offering the product to its user base.

The addition of Cardano by a mainstream bank signals regulatory validation and could boost retail demand for ADA.

Additionally, this might reduce the volatility that has characterized the performance of #Cardano in the last couple of weeks. If DZ Bank records a high adoption rate, Cardano could begin to enjoy a level of stability.

Institutional interest in Cardano also caused a spike in its open interest — exactly seven days ago. The uptick came as speculation of possible approval for a Grayscale spot Cardano exchange-traded fund (ETF) hit the community.

With Cardano’s volume up, the price has gained by 6.74% to $0.4185 within this time frame. Cardano had, in earlier market trading, soared to a daily peak of $0.4267 before posing a slight correction.

🔸 Price climbs as Bitcoin boosts altcoin sentiment

It is worth pointing out that Bitcoin has also contributed to the bullish outlook that Cardano currently enjoys. In the broader crypto space, Bitcoin surged by over 4.5% to hit above $95,000.

This uptick in the price of the leading crypto asset had a positive impact on altcoins, including ADA.

Cardano might continue on this bullish trajectory if investors hold and do not embark on profit-taking moves.

📌 Altcoin Season Index Shows Signs of Movement – Here Are the Strong Performing Altcoins

Cryptocurrency analytics company Alphractal reported that momentum in the altcoin market is gradually diverging from Bitcoin, and the altcoin season index is showing an upward trend.

According to Alphractal’s analysis, an increasing number of altcoins have begun to outperform Bitcoin over the past 60 days. This indicates a gradual shift in market momentum towards altcoins.

According to the analysis, CHZ, PEPE, ORDI, BAT, RENDER, STX, SUI, ETH, BNB, SOL, XTZ, TRX, FET, AAVE, and LINK are among the prominent projects in the current bull run. These assets are noted for outperforming the overall market in recent weeks.

On the other hand, CoinMarketCap altcoin season data shows that the market is still in a Bitcoin-dominated phase. The index value is at 28/100, while yesterday it was measured at 31, compared to 23 last week and 21 last month. This increase, although the threshold for a full “altcoin season” hasn’t been crossed yet, is interpreted as the first signals that a change in direction has begun.

#Altseason | #Altcoin | #Altcoins