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Can X’s new Smart Cashtags bring attention back to crypto?

X (formerly Twitter) has introduced "Smart Cashtags," a feature that integrates live price data and related content into posts mentioning stocks, cryptocurrencies, and on-chain assets. The tool aims to provide real-time financial information directly within users' timelines without requiring them to leave the platform. While pricing for on-chain assets is expected to be nearly real-time—benefiting newer tokens often excluded from standard data feeds—X has not yet confirmed trading capabilities. However, mockups suggest buy and sell prompts may be included. Analysts speculate that X could serve as a discovery layer, with partners like Coinbase and traditional brokers handling trade execution. If implemented, this could transform X from a social platform into a significant gateway for financial activity, potentially reigniting broader interest in crypto markets.

ambcrypto01/12 15:02

Can X’s new Smart Cashtags bring attention back to crypto?

ambcrypto01/12 15:02

Memecoins Wiped Out As 11.6 Million Tokens Fail In Brutal Year: Research

According to CoinGecko research, approximately 11.6 million memecoins and low-effort tokens failed or became inactive in 2025, a dramatic increase compared to the 1.3 million failures in 2024. The majority of these losses occurred in the fourth quarter, driven by a major market sell-off on October 10 that triggered over $19 billion in liquidations. Tokens with low liquidity and weak development were hit hardest, as a flood of new coins created via simplified launch tools met collapsing demand. While more established tokens survived, many small projects were abandoned, leading to extreme volatility and widespread delistings. The event has sparked calls for better oversight and warning labels for speculative tokens, highlighting the risks of investing in assets without liquidity or real use cases.

bitcoinist01/12 12:32

Memecoins Wiped Out As 11.6 Million Tokens Fail In Brutal Year: Research

bitcoinist01/12 12:32

Bitcoin – Spot inflows hit 6-week low, but is there good news next?

Bitcoin's price has remained range-bound between $90,000 and $93,000, reflecting subdued market momentum. The Financial Conditions Index (FCI) is slightly negative, indicating mild financial easing but not enough to support strong bullish momentum. Historically, deeper negative FCI readings are more favorable for Bitcoin. Investor behavior reflects caution: weekly net spot inflows dropped to a six-week low of $282 million, suggesting conservative accumulation. Institutional investors sold $681 million worth of BTC this week, shifting from accumulation to distribution—a sign of weakening short-term conviction. Retail interest has also waned, with Google search trends for Bitcoin at one of their lowest levels in a year. However, long-term holders remain a stabilizing force. The Binary Coin Days Destroyed indicator reads 0, indicating no significant selling from this group, helping prevent a deeper decline below $90,000. Overall, while not facing strong bearish pressure, the market shows signs of uncertainty and fading momentum.

ambcrypto01/11 02:02

Bitcoin – Spot inflows hit 6-week low, but is there good news next?

ambcrypto01/11 02:02

Analyzing how bad Zcash’s latest sell-off really is after ECC’s exit

Zcash (ZEC) has experienced a significant price decline following the governance clash and exit of key developer Electric Coin Company (ECC), reflecting immediate market panic. Despite ECC's assurance that the protocol remains unaffected, technical analysis indicates a bearish short-term outlook. The token's long-term swing structure remains bullish unless it breaches the $187 low. Key support levels to watch are $371 and $307, with a potential buying opportunity around $300 for long-term investors. However, current indicators show high selling pressure and bearish momentum. A drop below $371 could trigger further declines toward $345 and $307-$288. Short-term rebounds are possible but unlikely, with traders advised to consider selling.

ambcrypto01/10 13:02

Analyzing how bad Zcash’s latest sell-off really is after ECC’s exit

ambcrypto01/10 13:02

US Federal Reserve Less Likely to Cut Rates, Will Crypto Market Sustain?

The US Federal Reserve is highly unlikely to cut interest rates in its upcoming January 27-28 meeting, with market data indicating a 97.2% probability of no change. This decision is influenced by recent economic data, including a slight drop in the unemployment rate to 4.4% in December 2025, coupled with weak annual job growth—the lowest since 2023. While rate cuts typically boost investor liquidity and confidence, the crypto market has shown resilience, with a global cap nearing $3 trillion. Despite current declines, major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH are projected to see significant gains in the next three months.

TheNewsCrypto01/10 10:36

US Federal Reserve Less Likely to Cut Rates, Will Crypto Market Sustain?

TheNewsCrypto01/10 10:36

Explaining what Bitcoin’s latest ‘all-time low’ means for traders like you

Bitcoin whale holdings have decreased significantly over the past year, suggesting a measured withdrawal rather than a full distribution phase. Meanwhile, the network's hashrate growth has stalled as BTC trades below miners' breakeven cost. Fidelity notes that Bitcoin's 1-year realized volatility has hit a record low of 42%, which historically has often preceded new all-time highs in price—though this may take months to materialize. While long-term whales and miners remain profitable, new whales (with a realized price around $99k) may sell at that level to break even, posing a threat to short-term bullish momentum. Although the market shows long-term stability, traders should remain cautious of potential consolidation or a deeper correction before any significant price surge.

ambcrypto01/10 06:01

Explaining what Bitcoin’s latest ‘all-time low’ means for traders like you

ambcrypto01/10 06:01

Ripple’s 100,000 Transactions: Why XRP Investors Are Returning

Ripple's XRP is experiencing a significant shift in investor sentiment, marked by a substantial surge in large on-chain transactions. Data from Santiment shows transactions valued at $100,000 or more have reached their highest levels since early October 2025, with a notable spike of 2,802 such transactions recorded on January 6, 2026. This resurgence in whale activity coincides with a sharp price rebound after a period of decline, suggesting renewed confidence and accumulation by long-term holders. Furthermore, XRP reserves on Binance have dropped to a yearly low of 2.6 billion tokens, indicating reduced selling pressure and a potential HODL mentality. This decrease in exchange supply, combined with rising demand, could lead to significant price movements in the near term.

bitcoinist01/09 21:02

Ripple’s 100,000 Transactions: Why XRP Investors Are Returning

bitcoinist01/09 21:02

Bitcoin Price Stagnates Around $91K. What Are Investors Waiting For?

Bitcoin's price has remained stagnant near $91,000, with minimal movement over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is trading around $3,100, and the total cryptocurrency market capitalization stands at $3.11 trillion. Most major assets saw price changes of up to 4%, with exceptions like Polygon (POL) and JasmyCoin (JASMY) posting gains of 15% and 8%, respectively. This period of calm is attributed to market anticipation of a U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding former President Donald Trump's tariff policies, expected on January 10. A ruling against him could increase fiscal uncertainty. The crypto fear and greed index has been in the "fear" zone since mid-December, currently at 27 out of 100, indicating a tendency toward panic selling. Furthermore, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of nearly $400 million on January 8, marking the third consecutive session of outflows. Ethereum ETFs also saw a second straight day of outflows, totaling $160 million.

RBK-crypto01/09 08:26

Bitcoin Price Stagnates Around $91K. What Are Investors Waiting For?

RBK-crypto01/09 08:26

Bitcoin Retail Investors Still Absent As Demand Remains Negative – BTC Moves Without the Crowd

Bitcoin is struggling to sustain momentum above $90,000 after failing to break the key $94,000 resistance, remaining stuck in a consolidation pattern since late November. Market sentiment is fragile, with weak directional conviction and compressed volatility. Crucially, on-chain data reveals that retail investor demand remains deeply negative, indicating this group is still absent from the market. Historically, strong BTC advances are fueled by rising retail participation, which provides fresh demand and reinforces bullish momentum. Without their return, the current price support appears vulnerable, and rallies are likely to remain fragile and range-bound, relying solely on larger players to absorb selling pressure.

bitcoinist01/09 03:07

Bitcoin Retail Investors Still Absent As Demand Remains Negative – BTC Moves Without the Crowd

bitcoinist01/09 03:07

How Do 99% of Non-Profit Web3 Projects Survive?

99% of Web3 projects lack cash flow and survive by relying on token sales and external funding rather than actual revenue. These projects often prioritize early token generation events (TGE) and aggressive fundraising over product development, leading to inflated valuations unsupported by real economic activity. The core issue is the "runway period"—the time a project can operate without revenue. Without sustainable income, projects eventually exhaust their resources and fail. Even marketing efforts become short-term fixes that can't compensate for a non-viable product. A comparison with the top 1% of profitable Web3 projects—which maintain reasonable price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios—highlights the unsustainable valuations of the remaining 99%. The system incentivizes founders to exit early via token unlocks and sales, regardless of project success, while investors bear the losses. This creates a distorted cycle where financial engineering outweighs genuine value creation.

marsbit01/09 03:02

How Do 99% of Non-Profit Web3 Projects Survive?