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Bitcoin is steadily finding its way into traditional retirement planning. Delaware Life Insurance Company has introduced Bitcoin-linked exposure within its retirement annuity offerings, marking a notable shift as digital assets move closer to mainstream financial products designed for long-term investors. The new structure allows policyholders to access indirect Bitcoin price exposure through a professionally managed index developed by BlackRock. Rather than holding digital assets directly, the index integrates U.S. equities with a limited Bitcoin component, using BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF as the reference vehicle. This approach is designed to balance growth potential with capital protection. A key feature of the…

Bitcoin has erased its early 2026 gains after a sharp sell-off that triggered $1.8 billion in liquidations within 48 hours. The downturn pushed Bitcoin below $88,000, while the broader crypto market saw a steep contraction, highlighting renewed sensitivity to global macroeconomic stress. Bitcoin fell nearly 4% in a single session, reaching around $87,790, its lowest level since late December. Over the past week, the asset is down approximately 10%, wiping out all gains accumulated earlier this year. Notably, Bitcoin slipped below its 50-day exponential moving average, a technical level that previously supported its upward momentum.Across crypto markets, total capitalization declined…

The United States is reaffirming its ambition to become a global leader in digital assets, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the administration’s commitment to clear crypto regulation, innovation-driven policy, and a strategic bitcoin reserve during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Speaking at a press conference, Bessent stated that the government’s objective is to create the most competitive regulatory environment for digital assets, one that encourages creativity while maintaining oversight. The remarks signal continued support for President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the U.S. government to treat bitcoin as a long-term strategic asset rather than a liquidated holding. Davos…

Prediction markets are experiencing a sharp acceleration in activity after recording more than $814 million in trading volume in a single day, putting the sector on track to set a new monthly volume record. The surge reflects growing trader engagement, expanding platform competition, and rising interest from both crypto-native users and traditional finance. Total trading volume across prediction market platforms has already reached approximately $10.5 billion in January, with more than a third of the month still remaining. December’s previous record of $11.5 billion now appears within reach, extending the sector’s streak to six consecutive months of rising activity.This momentum…

Bitcoin is showing signs of structural strength despite short-term price volatility, as large holders aggressively increased their exposure over a short period. On-chain data indicates that wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC, often referred to as smart money, accumulated approximately $3.2 billion worth of Bitcoin over nine days, highlighting a notable shift in market behavior. Between January 10 and January 19, these high-balance wallets added 36,322 BTC, even as Bitcoin experienced a sharp 4.5% daily pullback, trading near $89,100. In contrast, retail wallets holding less than 0.01 BTC reduced their exposure, selling 132 BTC, valued at roughly $11.6 million…

Bitcoin prices dropped sharply on Tuesday, slipping below $89,500 as a broader selloff swept across global risk assets. The decline came amid heightened financial stress in international markets, with investors retreating from volatile assets and seeking safety as uncertainty intensified. Bitcoin fell more than 3% during U.S. trading hours, extending earlier losses after turmoil in Japan’s government bond market triggered concerns about global financial stability. At the same time, renewed trade threats from the United States toward Europe added to investor anxiety. These combined macroeconomic shocks pushed traders to reduce exposure to high-risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. While bitcoin weakened, losses…

Solana slipped below the $130 level for the first time since early January, reflecting a broader market pullback. Despite the price decline, onchain indicators suggest that SOL’s underlying fundamentals remain resilient, with accumulation trends and network activity pointing toward a potential recovery. SOL fell to around $126, triggering concern among short-term traders. However, onchain data shows that large holders continue to accumulate, using recent weakness as a buying opportunity. Wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 SOL have steadily increased their balances since late 2025, now controlling approximately 48 million SOL, or about 9% of the circulating supply.This sustained accumulation highlights…

Bitcoin has entered a notable shift in market behavior, with holders recording their first sustained period of realized losses in more than a year, while gold continues to attract investors seeking stability amid escalating global tensions. Recent on-chain data shows that Bitcoin’s 30-day realized profit and loss metric has turned negative, marking the first such occurrence since late 2023. This metric tracks whether coins moved on-chain were sold at a profit or below their original purchase price. A negative reading indicates that more sellers are exiting positions at a loss, often reflecting pressure from investors who bought at higher levels.…

Institutional interest in Bitcoin continues to grow, with large custody wallets accumulating $53 billion over the past 12 months, according to CryptoQuant. The data suggests that despite recent price fluctuations, long-term institutional demand for Bitcoin remains robust. Wallets holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC including exchange-traded funds have added 577,000 BTC in the last year, highlighting sustained institutional activity. CryptoQuant notes that this figure, excluding exchanges and miners, provides a clear picture of real institutional demand in the U.S. market. Over the last 24 months, accumulation has increased by 33%, coinciding with the launch of the first spot Bitcoin ETFs.…

Magic Eden’s leadership believes a new phase of digital finance is emerging, driven by rapidly growing interest in prediction markets, betting, and interactive speculation. The platform’s co-founder and CEO has described the moment as a coming “speculation supercycle,” where finance increasingly overlaps with entertainment and gaming. Recent data supports this view. On Monday, prediction market trading volumes reached a record $814.2 million in a single day, surpassing the previous high set just one week earlier. Activity has expanded across political, financial, sports, and entertainment markets, with Kalshi leading overall volume, while other platforms continue to gain traction. Lu posted to X on…