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Bitcoin’s recent break above $70,000 is leading to questions of whether this is the start of a new impulsive leg higher or just another stop in a longer bottoming process. Crypto analyst CrypFlow, posting on X, laid out a technical case for why Bitcoin may be in the early stages of forming a major cycle bottom and why October 2026 could mark the launchpad for the next full-scale bull run. The analysis is based on multi-year trendlines, cycle behavior, and the Stochastic RSI indicator. Bitcoin Is Respecting Trendline That Has Held Since 2018 Technical analysis of Bitcoin’s price action on the monthly timeframe shows that the leading cryptocurrency’s price action is still respecting a multi-year trendline that has quietly shaped Bitcoin’s biggest cycle lows. That ascen...

Kalshi faces a class action over a $54M prediction market on Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei leaving office.
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This dispute highlights the need for clear licensing in DeFi, potentially impacting collaboration and innovation in the crypto space.
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Chainlink (LINK) is approaching a critical technical moment as price pushes back toward a key resistance zone while the broader chart structure signals growing pressure beneath the surface. After months of tight consolidation and repeated rejections near the same level, the market is now watching closely for a decisive breakout. $9.55–$9.60 Resistance Zone Remains the Key Barrier Chainlink has once again pushed back into the critical resistance zone between $9.55 and $9.60, a range that has historically acted as a significant ceiling for the asset. According to crypto analyst Cipher X, this area has already rejected price action in previous attempts, creating a persistent barrier that bulls have struggled to overcome. Related Reading: Analyst Says Chainlink Price Cou...

Oil tops $90 as Middle East tensions escalate, raising fears of global supply disruptions, pushing risk assets lower.
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Binance's response highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny on crypto exchanges, emphasizing the need for robust compliance measures.
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Huma had a mixed Q4, with transaction volume rising 26.9% QoQ to $2.2 billion and credit originations growing 24.4% to $1.1 billion, while Huma 2.0 deposits declined 18.3% QoQ to $123.8 million and staked HUMA edged up 0.6% to 268.2 million tokens ($6.6 million) as of Dec. 31.
HUMA's circulating market cap fell 9.5% QoQ to $63.8 million, with token price declining 27.8% from $0.034 to $0.025 despite 321.6 million tokens unlocking during the quarter.
On Jan. 8, Huma launched Huma Prime, a USDC yield product that amplifies returns via automated borrowing on Jupiter Lend, while a Dec. 12 partnership with TradeFlow Capital Management and Obligate expanded its reach into trade finance across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

The dual impact of rising oil prices and weak job data heightens stagflation fears, challenging the Fed's policy response and market stability.
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Bitcoin’s derivatives market is showing where the next major price reactions could occur. A liquidation map tracking leverage positions on the Binance BTC/USDT perpetual market highlights clusters of highly leveraged trades positioned above the current market price. This arrangement provides clues about how the next Bitcoin price move could unfold, how much short traders can be liquidated in the next sweep, and what could probably happen after. Massive Short Liquidation Wall Sits Around $71,800 Bitcoin has spent the past 24 to 48 hours trading above $70,000, offering an early glimpse into how price action may unfold for the leading cryptocurrency throughout March. Interestingly, technical analysis of the BTC liquidation heatmap on Binance, which was posted on X by cr...

The launch of the Polkadot ETF may accelerate institutional adoption of altcoins, enhancing the diversification of crypto investment portfolios.
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