Tag: Bitcoin
The cryptocurrency market in early January 2026 shows signs of consolidation, with total capitalization around $3.2 trillion and Bitcoin (BTC) trading near $90,800 after failing to sustain breaks above $92,000. Sentiment remains cautious amid fading Fed rate cut expectations and significant ETP outflows, though selective strength in privacy coins and advancing US legislation provide counterpoints.
Revival of US Crypto Market Structure...
Morgan Stanley Files for Spot Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETFs in Surprise Crypto Push
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Morgan Stanley submitted S-1 filings for spot Bitcoin and Solana Trusts on January 6, 2026.
A subsequent filing introduced a spot Ethereum Trust with staking exposure.
The moves represent the first attempt by a major U.S. bank to issue its own spot crypto ETFs.
Analysts described the filings as a ‘shocker,’ highlighting strong client demand and growing legitimacy for crypto products.
Morgan Stanley has taken...
Bitcoin, Crypto adoption, Ethereum, Front page, News, Solana
Shiny Coins #4 – Early 2026 Fear Lingers as Privacy, DeFi, and Layer-1s Start to Shine
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The crypto market is in a delicate spot as of January 9, 2026: Bitcoin is trading around $90,200, showing minor pullbacks this week but holding firm above the key $90K support after brief dips. Dominance sits at approximately 58.5%, slightly up as risk appetite contracts. Total market cap hovers near $3.08T, with modest sideways action overall. The Fear & Greed Index reads around 27–41 (deep in Fear territory), reflecting lingering...
Metaplanet Shares Hit Three-Month Premium After MSCI Shelves Exclusion Plan for Bitcoin Treasury Firms
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MSCI has opted not to exclude companies with over 50% of assets in digital currencies from its indexes for the February 2026 review.
Metaplanet’s shares rose 4% in Tokyo trading, boosting its market-to-net asset value ratio to1.25.
The decision averts immediate selling pressure but flags future consultations on non-operating entities.
Japanese firm Metaplanet saw its stock climb to a three-month premium relative to...
Crypto Weekly Snapshot – Strong Start to 2026
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U.S. action leading to Maduro’s custody triggered market gains and liquidations
The cryptocurrency market has kicked off 2026 with a robust rally, driven primarily by heightened risk appetite following U.S. geopolitical actions in Venezuela. As of January 5, Bitcoin trades around $92,500 after briefly touching $93,000, reflecting a strong rebound from late-2025 consolidation. Major altcoins have followed suit, pushing the total...






