Bitcoin ETF investors are facing their first true test of conviction, with BTC trading near $88,554 — dangerously close to the group’s aggregate $86,600 break-even level — after more than $6 billion in net outflows erased much of the gains built up since October 2025.

OpenAI is exploring a humans-only social network that could use biometric checks, such as World’s eye-scanning Orb or Apple’s Face ID, to stop bots and fake accounts. After the report, World Network’s WLD token jumped more than 27%, even though no partnership has been confirmed.

The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady was in line with market expectations. The majority of FOMC voting members supported a pause; what does this imply? What considerations lay behind Powell's press conference? Will there be another rate cut before he leaves office? How is the market interpreting this decision?

Cryptocurrency options exchange Deribit stated that Bitcoin's recent price has been suppressed around $90,000, primarily due to a large number of open options contracts concentrated near the current strike price and the approaching large-scale expiration date of January 30th. Deribit pointed out that current market risk exposure is established more through options than highly leveraged futures, with traders tending to use hedging and structured strategies to manage risk. Analysis suggests that the high options trading volume, especially for short-term put options, indicates that funds are still in the market but risk control is becoming stricter, with short-term price movements being more driven by position structure than external news. Data shows that Bitcoin has been fluctuating between $85,000 and $95,000 since mid-November. This Friday will see the expiration of Bitcoin monthly options with a notional value of approximately $8.4 billion, a put/call ratio of 0.54, with the biggest resistance level at $90,000 and the most open contracts concentrated near the $100,000 strike price. (Cointelegraph)

At 10:30, 12 million TRX were transferred from Cobo.com to an anonymous address, according to ChainCatcher. The initial recipient then moved 12,000,032 TRX to another anonymous address. The transactions highlight ongoing activity in the cryptocurrency market.

Hyperliquid's on-chain perpetual decentralized exchange, Trade.xyz, has reached a new milestone with its 24-hour trading volume surpassing $2 billion. According to BlockBeats, this marks a historic high for the platform. Additionally, the protocol's current open interest stands at $850 million.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale (0xd4d5...bc10) has received another 445,000 HYPE tokens from Galaxy Digital OTC, worth $14.87 million. To date, this whale has received a total of 910,000 HYPE tokens from Galaxy Digital OTC, worth $25.43 million, of which 465,000 HYPE tokens (worth $15.73 million) have been used for staking.

High options volume and concentrated open interest around key strike prices are keeping Bitcoin rangebound as traders favor hedged positions over leverage. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-options-activity-keeps-bitcoin-stuck-near-90-000-says-deribit?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

On Jan 29, 2026, 02:47 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 88,000 USDT and is now trading at 87,892.210938 USDT, with a narrowed 1.41% decrease in 24 hours.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a "metal craze." With the high volatility of the precious metals market and the continued rise in community enthusiasm, metal tokens have become a focal point of discussion among traders. Aster, an on-chain trading platform focused on high performance and privacy, today announced the launch of "The Metal Surge Trading Challenge," with a total prize pool of $50,000 USDF up for grabs! • Event Period: January 29, 02:30 – February 5, 16:00 (UTC) • Total Prize Pool: $50,000 USDF • Participating Trading Pairs: XAUUSDT (Gold), XAGUSDT (Silver), XPTUSDT (Platinum), XCUUSDT (Copper). Aster will add more popular metal trading pairs in real time based on market trends. Points System: OI Points = Position Size × Holding Hours Example: • Holding $50K for 24 hours = 1.2M points • Holding $100K for 12 hours = 1.2M points • Only whole hours are counted (partial hours are not counted). Trading Acceleration: Earn bonus points upon reaching trading volume thresholds • Cumulative trading volume > $1M: 1.03x multiplier • Cumulative trading volume > $5M: 1.2x multiplier • Cumulative trading volume > $10M: 1.5x multiplier Reward Settlement • Personal Reward = $50,000 × (Personal Bonus Points ÷ Total Server Points) • Trading Volume Requirement: Total cumulative trading volume during the event period must be ≥ $10,000 • Minimum Payout: Reward must be ≥ 1 USDF • Zero Threshold: No ASTER holding required to participate

The SEC said tokenized securities remain fully subject to US securities laws, regardless of whether ownership records are kept on blockchain networks. source: https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/sec-clarifies-tokenized-securities-fall-under-federal-law/

A16z-backed address has reportedly purchased 243,000 HYPE tokens through Anchorage early this morning. According to ChainCatcher, the address now holds a total of 1.53 million HYPE tokens. In September of last year, a similar transaction was identified as a potential a16z address, which acquired 210,000 HYPE tokens at that time.

The FOMC statement this time was hawkish in tone, reflecting a stabilizing job market and aligning with the decision to hold rates steady. Many questions at the press conference concerned the new head of government, exchange rates, and political issues, to which Powell repeatedly responded with "no comment."

Silver, US Stocks, US Dollar Index, Artificial Intelligence, Global Financial Market Outlook: Structural Changes and Potential Volatility Analysis in 2026 (Jinse Finance) - While the market is expected to remain stable in 2026, structural changes foreshadow increased volatility.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news report, "Jinse Morning 8," issue 2951, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

The New York Stock Exchange is testing whether a large, regulated market can function properly under these conditions without relying on delayed trading to manage risk.

Jinse Finance launches the "Jinse Web3.0 Daily," providing you with the latest and fastest news on MEME, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and the metaverse industry.

The MSTR premium has been reset, and the risks have been largely released. Is this the best time to enter the market for leveraged Bitcoin investment?

In early 2026, the U.S. crypto industry faced a critical turning point—the Clarity Act for Digital Asset Markets was delayed during the Senate review process.