# Liquidity Related Articles

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Iran Turns To USDT, Acquiring $507 Million To Defend Its Currency

Iran's central bank acquired at least $507 million in Tether (USDT) in 2025 to defend its currency, the rial, and evade sanctions, according to blockchain analysis by Elliptic. The funds, a conservative estimate, were used to add dollar-linked liquidity to local crypto markets and support international trade. Transactions were initially routed through Iran's largest exchange, Nobitex, before shifting to cross-chain bridges and decentralized exchanges after increased scrutiny. In June 2025, Tether froze $37 million in USDT from wallets linked to the bank, demonstrating a key vulnerability. This case highlights how state actors use stablecoins to bypass traditional banking restrictions, while creating a public, traceable record of their activities.

bitcoinist01/23 06:12

Iran Turns To USDT, Acquiring $507 Million To Defend Its Currency

bitcoinist01/23 06:12

Tokenized assets hit $21B, but are new chains starting to matter?

Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have reached a total value locked (TVL) of $21 billion, with U.S. Treasury debt making up the largest portion at over $9 billion. Commodities and private credit follow at $3.7 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively. While Ethereum remains the dominant platform, hosting nearly $200 billion in tokenized value—primarily in stablecoins—other chains like Arbitrum are gaining attention. Despite Ethereum's early advantages in liquidity and infrastructure, the RWA market is projected to expand significantly, with estimates ranging from $2-4 trillion to as high as $16 trillion by 2030. The question remains whether new chains will challenge Ethereum's leading position in the future.

ambcrypto01/23 06:08

Tokenized assets hit $21B, but are new chains starting to matter?

ambcrypto01/23 06:08

Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying Through Volatility As Retail Steps Away

Bitcoin has experienced significant volatility, dropping sharply from near $97,000 to around $87,000 amid escalating geopolitical tensions and trade-war concerns. Despite the sell-off, on-chain data indicates that Bitcoin whales have continued accumulating during the downturn, absorbing supply even as prices weakened. In contrast, retail investors are reducing their market participation, highlighting a divergence where larger holders use volatility to build positions at discounted levels. While the $90,000 level remains a key psychological support, the market's structure appears intact, with whale holdings not declining monthly. If accumulation by large investors continues, it could establish a stronger base and support a more stable recovery, depending on whether Bitcoin holds above $90,000 amid ongoing macro pressures.

bitcoinist01/23 05:06

Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying Through Volatility As Retail Steps Away

bitcoinist01/23 05:06

Expert Explains Why The Market Cap Theory Doesn’t Apply To XRP

An expert challenges the common criticism that XRP's large circulating supply and implied market cap make high price targets unrealistic. The argument against comparing XRP to banks, like BNY Mellon, is that banks are intermediaries valued on earnings and risk, while XRP is a settlement asset designed as a liquidity bridge. Its value should be based on the capital required to support transaction volume, not traditional equity comparisons. While a $10 price would imply a $607 billion market cap, analysts note this is plausible given Bitcoin's larger valuation and that long-term price depends on real-world adoption for cross-border settlements, not corporate balance sheet comparisons.

bitcoinist01/23 02:02

Expert Explains Why The Market Cap Theory Doesn’t Apply To XRP

bitcoinist01/23 02:02

Ripple’s RLUSD Is Not A Threat To XRP’s Future, Here’s Why

Following the announcement of Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, rumors spread that XRP would become less useful. However, crypto analyst XFinanceBull refuted these claims, explaining that RLUSD is designed to complement, not replace, XRP. He emphasized that both assets serve distinct roles within the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem. RLUSD is expected to attract significant capital and liquidity to the XRPL, which will structurally benefit XRP. Increased stablecoin trading activity creates more payment routes and leads to more XRP being burned. Additionally, XRP acts as a bridge currency in trades involving RLUSD, indirectly driving demand for the asset. Ripple’s former CTO, David Schwartz, further clarified that RLUSD brings more credible assets to the ledger, expanding use cases and developer opportunities. The auto-bridging feature on the XRPL DEX uses XRP to facilitate efficient trades between different currencies, meaning growing RLUSD adoption reinforces demand for XRP. Despite short-term declines, XRP’s utility is strengthened by real transaction flows, not diminished by the stablecoin’s introduction.

bitcoinist01/22 17:32

Ripple’s RLUSD Is Not A Threat To XRP’s Future, Here’s Why

bitcoinist01/22 17:32

Bitcoin consolidates as sentiment cracks again! Recovery to $100K IF…

In early January 2026, Bitcoin consolidated near key support levels amid ongoing macro anxiety, geopolitical risks, and tight liquidity. Despite negative sentiment and repeated sell-offs, BTC avoided a breakdown, stabilizing above long-term holder cost bases. Selling pressure eased modestly, allowing brief price recoveries—driven more by short-covering than new demand—though rallies stalled near the $90k range due to overhead supply. Corporate treasury inflows were sporadic and tactical, providing temporary support without driving sustained upward momentum. The Buy/Sell Pressure Delta remained negative, reflecting persistent distribution rather than structural collapse. Sentiment turned bearish again, likely due to unresolved supply overhang from 2025 rather than pure macro factors. For a bullish breakout, sustained demand and positive flow metrics are needed to absorb resistance and stabilize sentiment. Until then, Bitcoin remains range-bound, balancing between cautious institutional interest and broader market uncertainty.

ambcrypto01/22 14:02

Bitcoin consolidates as sentiment cracks again! Recovery to $100K IF…

ambcrypto01/22 14:02

MYX rallies 12% – Can bulls control $6.12 resistance?

MYX surged 12% on January 22, driven by its largest V2 airdrop to date, which distributed 5 million MYX tokens worth approximately $29.45 million. The airdrop targeted early users, boosting demand and reducing sell pressure. Since the start of 2026, MYX has gained over 96%, remaining up 63% year-to-date. The token completed a bullish double bottom pattern, suggesting potential upward momentum if it breaks the $6.12 resistance. A successful breakout could target $7.30 or higher, with liquidity clusters around $7.60. However, failure to hold the crucial $4.40 support level may lead to a pullback. Technical analysis shows bullish momentum with MACD and RSI supporting further gains.

ambcrypto01/22 13:32

MYX rallies 12% – Can bulls control $6.12 resistance?

ambcrypto01/22 13:32

LayerZero gains 11% despite massive transfers: Can ZRO sustain its recovery rally?

Despite a massive 57.3 million ZRO transfer (worth ~$98M) into institutional custody, LayerZero's ZRO surged over 11% in 24 hours, reflecting strong demand that absorbed the supply shock. The price action, supported by a double-bottom recovery on the daily chart, saw ZRO reclaim and hold the key $1.75–$1.80 support zone and trade above the 50-day EMA. Open Interest rose 25% to ~$52M, indicating new long positions were added alongside spot buying, not short covering. Short liquidations dominated, totaling ~$236k vs. ~$32k in long liquidations, allowing price to grind higher. Key resistance lies at $2.04–$2.05; a break above could target $2.60, while rejection may lead to consolidation. The advance is driven by confident accumulation and aligned leverage, not a temporary squeeze.

ambcrypto01/22 08:04

LayerZero gains 11% despite massive transfers: Can ZRO sustain its recovery rally?

ambcrypto01/22 08:04

Glassnode: BTC Rally a 'False Breakout', Fragile Bottom Still Awaiting Formation

Glassnode's analysis indicates that the recent Bitcoin price rebound is a "false breakout," with the market remaining structurally fragile and lacking a confirmed bottom. Despite some signs of seller exhaustion in early January 2026, the rally faced strong resistance near the $98K level—the cost basis for short-term holders—where profit-taking and break-even selling intensified. On-chain data reveals persistent overhead supply from both short-term and long-term holders, creating sustained selling pressure and limiting upward momentum. While spot flows have turned slightly positive with reduced exchange outflows, demand remains selective and not yet broad-based. Corporate treasury inflows are sporadic and event-driven, failing to provide consistent buying support. Derivatives markets show low participation, with muted futures volume and cautious leverage usage. Options markets saw only short-term volatility spikes in response to events, while longer-term implied volatility remained stable. Dealer gamma positioning turned net short below $90K, increasing downside vulnerability. In summary, the market is in a low-engagement consolidation phase, driven more by a lack of selling rather than strong buying interest. A durable bottom has yet to form, and any sustained recovery will require a robust catalyst to absorb overhead supply and boost investor conviction.

marsbit01/22 07:22

Glassnode: BTC Rally a 'False Breakout', Fragile Bottom Still Awaiting Formation

marsbit01/22 07:22

Assessing Ripple’s growth – RLUSD’s Binance listing and XRP’s long-term prospects

Ripple's growth trajectory is bolstered by the Binance listing of its stablecoin RLUSD, along with XRP/RLUSD and RLUSD/USDT trading pairs, marking a strategic expansion in the digital payments sector. This move enhances liquidity and broadens access to Ripple’s ecosystem. RLUSD is designed for multichain interoperability, integrating Ethereum and the XRP Ledger (XRPL), facilitating seamless transactions and positioning Ripple for success in DeFi, payments, and remittances. Backed by U.S. dollar reserves and regulatory approvals, RLUSD strengthens trust and compliance. Despite a short-term dip in XRP’s price, Ripple’s focus on regulatory progress and stablecoin expansion supports its long-term leadership in cross-border payments and tokenized finance.

ambcrypto01/22 07:10

Assessing Ripple’s growth – RLUSD’s Binance listing and XRP’s long-term prospects