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Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Aster announced on X that it will allocate an additional 20% to 40% of its daily platform fees to its token buyback program. This follows a five-stage buyback plan the platform unveiled last month.

According to Tokenomist, major token unlocks scheduled for this week (Jan. 19-25) are as follows. On Jan. 20 at 11:00 a.m. UTC, ZRO will unlock 25.70 million tokens ($43.19 million), representing 6.36% of its circulating supply. On Jan. 21 at 12:00 a.m. UTC, PLUME will unlock 1.367 billion tokens ($21.50 million), or 39.75% of its supply. On Jan. 22, RIVER will unlock 1.50 million tokens ($40.45 million, 4.32% of supply) at 12:00 a.m. UTC, and MBG will unlock 24.72 million tokens ($9.74 million, 12.13% of supply) at 12:00 p.m. UTC. Finally, on Jan. 25, H will unlock 105 million tokens ($18.95 million, 4.57% of supply) at 12:00 a.m. UTC, and XPL will unlock 88.89 million tokens ($11.12 million, 4.33% of supply) at 12:00 p.m. UTC.

The Altcoin Season Index from crypto data platform CoinMarketCap is currently at 25. The index is calculated by comparing the price performance of the top 100 coins by market capitalization, excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens, against Bitcoin. An altcoin season is declared if 75% of these top coins have outperformed Bitcoin over the past 90 days; otherwise, it is considered a Bitcoin season. A score closer to 100 indicates an altcoin season.

Jan. 19 - U.S. markets closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Jan. 20 - 1:00 a.m. UTC: China announces its Loan Prime Rate (LPR). Jan. 21 - 1:30 p.m. UTC: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Davos Forum. Jan. 22 - 1:30 p.m. UTC: U.S. third-quarter GDP (preliminary) and initial jobless claims data released. - 3:00 p.m. UTC: U.S. November Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data released. Jan. 23 - 3:00 a.m. UTC: Bank of Japan announces its interest rate decision.

The price of spot gold has surpassed $4,666 per ounce to reach a new all-time high. Spot silver also set a new record, breaking past $94 per ounce. Gold is currently trading at $4,668.780, up 1.59% from the previous day, while silver is trading at $93.014, an increase of 3.26%.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $93,000. BTC is trading at $93,048.66 on the Binance USDT market.

Major exchanges have seen $531 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $641 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $92,000. BTC is trading at $91,950.04 on the Binance USDT market.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $93,000. BTC is trading at $92,792.19 on the Binance USDT market.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index from data provider Alternative has fallen five points from the previous day to 44. The drop signals a shift in investor sentiment from the neutral stage to the fear stage. The index operates on a scale where 0 represents extreme fear and 100 signifies extreme optimism. It is calculated based on volatility (25%), trading volume (25%), social media mentions (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin's market capitalization dominance (10%), and Google search volume (10%).

Kaito has clarified that a recent deposit of its native token to Binance was a measure by its market maker to stabilize funding rates, not a prelude to a sell-off. In an interview with Digital Asset, the project addressed community speculation that the team had deposited the tokens to liquidate its holdings. This suspicion was fueled by news that Kaito's "yaping" business was suspended following a policy change at X. The team explained that on Jan. 4, the KAITO funding rate on Binance became significantly negative, prompting the transfer to its market maker for stabilization.

Major exchanges have seen $150 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $250 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $94,000. BTC is trading at $93,897.37 on the Binance USDT market.

Binance Australia has resumed direct Australian dollar (AUD) deposit and withdrawal services for local users after a two-year suspension, Decrypt reported. The exchange had halted these services in 2023 amid tightening regulations from local financial authorities.

Mid-to-large investors holding between 10 and 1,000 BTC have accumulated approximately 110,000 BTC over the past 30 days, the largest increase since the collapse of FTX in 2022, CoinDesk reported, citing data from Glassnode. The total holdings of this cohort have risen from 6.4 million BTC two months ago to a current level of 6.6 million BTC. Additionally, smaller investors holding less than one BTC added over 13,000 BTC during the same period. CoinDesk noted that these trends suggest many investors perceive the current BTC price level as undervalued, which is driving broad-based market demand.

Daily cryptocurrency trading volume on South Korea's five largest exchanges has plummeted by 82.5% over the past year, Maeil Business Newspaper reported, citing data from CoinGecko. As of Jan. 18, the combined daily volume for Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax stood at 3.05 trillion won, a sharp decline from the 17.4 trillion won recorded on Jan. 19 of the previous year. The newspaper noted that in January of last year, daily trading volumes consistently neared 10 trillion won amid high market expectations. In contrast, daily volume this month has remained below 5 trillion won, with the exception of Jan. 6 (5.27 trillion won) and Jan. 14 (5.06 trillion won).

Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe has argued that the halt in progress on the U.S. crypto market structure bill (CLARITY) is a positive development for the market and the industry as a whole, Cointelegraph reports. He stated that the bill would have had a negative impact on the market if it had passed in its current form and that the opportunity for renewed discussions between authorities and the industry is a positive sign. Van de Poppe compared the situation to the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which underwent several rounds of negotiation and revision before its passage. Last week, Coinbase withdrew its support for the current bill, calling it problematic. The White House then reportedly indicated it would also withdraw its support if Coinbase did not re-engage in discussions. However, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has refuted these claims, stating that constructive talks are ongoing. Bipartisan renegotiations of the bill are now reportedly underway.

The biggest problem facing the cryptocurrency market today is a lack of liquidity, according to Jason Atkins, chief client officer at crypto market making firm Auros. In an interview with CoinDesk, Atkins stated that the market's current structural flaws are a far more serious issue than volatility. He explained that the market depth—the total value of buy and sell orders within 1% of the market price—is insufficient to accommodate capital from Wall Street, meaning the market cannot support institutional investors even if they wish to enter. Atkins emphasized that building the infrastructure to handle this scale is more urgent than simply attracting institutional interest. He attributed the liquidity shortage to an exodus of market participants following repeated deleveraging events, including the largest-ever forced liquidation event last October. Atkins added that a decline in liquidity providers has suppressed trading, causing market makers to offer thinner quotes. This, in turn, leads to higher volatility, which conflicts with institutional risk management regulations and blocks capital inflows, creating a vicious cycle.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated on Sunday via X that a report from Eleanor Terrett claiming the White House was withdrawing its support for the crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, is inaccurate. Armstrong described the White House as being constructive, adding that it had asked Coinbase to explore whether a consensus could be reached through negotiations with banks. He noted that Coinbase is currently working toward this goal and is considering how the market structure bill could help regional banks, which he called a core component of the legislation. Previously, Terrett, a host at Crypto in America, cited an anonymous source who claimed the White House felt Coinbase's withdrawal of support for the bill was done without prior notice and amounted to an act of betrayal against both the administration and the crypto industry. In response to Armstrong's post, Terrett maintained that her reporting was accurate.

Eighty percent of cryptocurrency projects that suffer a hack never fully recover to their previous state, Immunefi CEO Mitchell Amador said in an interview with Cointelegraph. He explained that most protocols are paralyzed by exploits due to a fundamental lack of operational readiness for security incidents. Amador noted that the initial response period is the most critical, but unprepared teams often cause further losses by hesitating on how to proceed. He added that some teams, fearing reputational damage, may delay halting smart contracts or refuse to communicate, which ultimately leads to a collapse in the protocol's operations and user trust. However, Amador believes this year will see security improvements due to the maturation of on-chain monitoring and risk-related infrastructure.

Solana (SOL) co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has presented a blockchain philosophy that directly contrasts with that of Ethereum (ETH) founder Vitalik Buterin, BeInCrypto reported. Yakovenko recently emphasized on X that a network's longevity depends on its ability to iterate and improve, stating that it must constantly change to avoid becoming obsolete. He added that the primary goal of protocol changes should be to solve real-world problems. This view challenges Buterin's previous statements that blockchains should eventually enter a phase where they can operate permanently without structural changes. Yakovenko also suggested that a decentralized community of contributors, potentially aided by AI, could lead network upgrades without relying on specific individuals or groups. BeInCrypto explained that Buterin's roadmap aims to build Ethereum into an immutable payment system prioritizing trust and security, whereas Yakovenko defines Solana as a high-growth technology platform focused on capturing market share through speed and aggressive adaptation.

The cryptocurrency market has entered its 'container moment' by integrating with the traditional financial system, and 2026 will be the inaugural year for these results to become visible, according to Fidelity's recent "2026 Look Ahead" report. The report states that while 2025 saw little price movement, it was a period of steady progress beneath the surface, with significant infrastructure redevelopment and the establishment of regulatory frameworks. Fidelity noted that all major banks have announced plans to enhance their crypto capabilities and that 2025 was the first year without widespread narratives of Bitcoin's demise. The asset manager concluded that crypto has reached an inflection point, evolving from a niche speculative asset to a fundamental component of future finance. Institutional investors are expanding their exposure through derivatives and tokenization, while large capital pools like pension funds and foundations have begun to enter the market in earnest. Fidelity also projected that potential demand worth tens of trillions of dollars could emerge as financial and investment advisors improve access for their clients.

The cryptocurrency market's "Trump moment" has ended, and it is now entering a period of structural transition, according to Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu in an interview with CoinDesk. He explained that while U.S. President Donald Trump was viewed as a savior for the industry last year, fueling market expectations, this sentiment did not translate into actual policy, leading investors to refocus on fundamentals. Siu emphasized that the influx of institutional capital is completely changing the market's character. He noted that while Bitcoin is establishing itself as a reserve asset akin to gold, altcoins now face the challenge of proving their real-world utility. Siu added that the convergence of cryptocurrency and AI will reshape the next-generation financial landscape and that crypto will likely take the form of gamified finance for future generations.

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of U.S. hedge fund SkyBridge Capital, has warned that a potential ban on interest payments for stablecoins under the CLARITY Act could weaken the competitiveness of the U.S. dollar. According to Cointelegraph, Scaramucci noted that China's central bank began paying interest on digital yuan deposits in January, adding that a U.S. stablecoin system without interest would struggle to compete. Previously, Coinbase withdrew its support for the market structure bill, citing similar concerns over the potential blocking of stablecoin reward features. The White House had stated it would also withdraw its support for the bill unless Coinbase returned to discussions with an acceptable proposal on stablecoin yields.

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