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Dash plunges after India flags privacy coins – Yet XMR and ZEC hold up, why?

Dash experienced a significant decline of 29% over the week, dropping from a peak of $96, driven by profit-taking and concerns following India's regulatory warning against privacy coins. The price broke through key support levels, consolidating around $59.6. While Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) showed relative resilience, Dash's sharper drop is attributed to its heavier speculative buildup, making it more vulnerable to sell-offs. The RSI indicates fading bullish momentum, and failure to hold above $60 could lead to further declines toward $50. Regulatory pressure from India's FIU has raised delisting risks, though the market reaction was delayed.

ambcrypto01/26 16:02

Dash plunges after India flags privacy coins – Yet XMR and ZEC hold up, why?

ambcrypto01/26 16:02

Toncoin: How profit-taking pressure can cap TON’s rally

Toncoin (TON) faced resistance at the $1.70 level, struggling to maintain bullish momentum despite Bitcoin's recent surge. While a breakout above $1.70 could trigger a short-term rally, on-chain data suggests profit-taking may limit gains. The 90-day MVRV ratio increased, and although Open Interest rose, sideways movement in mean coin age indicates a lack of sustained accumulation. Weekly charts remain bearish, with key resistance at $3.75. However, the $1.70 zone has turned to support, offering a potential long entry. Traders are advised to target profits at $2.16 and $2.37, with invalidation below $1.56. A move toward $2.0–$2.37 is possible, but profit-taking is expected to cap upward movement.

ambcrypto01/19 01:02

Toncoin: How profit-taking pressure can cap TON’s rally

ambcrypto01/19 01:02

Crypto market’s weekly winners and losers – DASH, IP, POL, NIGHT

The cryptocurrency market saw significant volatility this week, with Bitcoin and Ethereum posting gains of nearly 5% and 7%, respectively. However, altcoins delivered more dramatic moves. Dash (DASH) was the standout performer, surging 115% to trade around $80, driven by strong bullish momentum and heightened interest in privacy coins. Story (IP) also ended positively with a 20% gain, despite cooling from midweek highs. Pump.fun (PUMP) rose 17% following a platform upgrade but failed to sustain higher levels. Other notable winners included Monero (XMR), up 16%, Internet Computer (ICP), gaining 25%, and Chiliz (CHZ), climbing 24%. On the losing side, Polygon (POL) fell nearly 14% due to profit-taking after a previous rally. Memecore (M) declined 11% amid reduced meme coin hype, while Midnight (NIGHT) dropped 12%, breaking key support levels. Additional losers included Bitcoin Cash (BCH), down 8%, XDC Network (XDC), falling 9%, and Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), which saw the largest drop at 11%. The week highlighted the market's volatility, with rapid gains and pullbacks underscoring the importance of risk management.

ambcrypto01/18 19:02

Crypto market’s weekly winners and losers – DASH, IP, POL, NIGHT

ambcrypto01/18 19:02

Here’s why Humanity Protocol’s (H) market is shaky despite 10% rally

Humanity Protocol's (H) price rallied over 10% in 24 hours, making it one of the top performers among major cryptocurrencies. The surge was driven by a 148% spike in spot volume, largely from Binance, alongside increased institutional interest and social buzz following a new 2026 roadmap announcement. The token broke out of a three-week consolidation phase, with technical indicators like the Trend Strength Index suggesting further upside potential. However, the rally is weakening due to profit-taking, as holders transferred significant amounts to exchanges like Bybit, KuCoin, and Gate.io. Additionally, an upcoming unlock of 105 million H tokens on January 25 threatens to increase selling pressure, casting doubt on the sustainability of the recent gains.

ambcrypto01/17 04:02

Here’s why Humanity Protocol’s (H) market is shaky despite 10% rally

ambcrypto01/17 04:02

Bitcoin Rally Meets Selling From Short-Term Holders: Price Approaches Key Level

Bitcoin has surged above $97,000, renewing market optimism after weeks of uncertainty. However, short-term holders (STHs) are actively selling into the rally, transferring significant amounts of BTC to exchanges to lock in profits. Their average cost basis near $102,000 makes them prone to defensive selling as prices approach breakeven. Recent on-chain data shows over 40,000 BTC in profits moved to exchanges in a single day during the rally. This suggests that despite the price recovery, confidence among short-term investors remains fragile. Sustained upward momentum may require Bitcoin to hold above key levels and rebuild risk appetite among STHs.

bitcoinist01/16 07:02

Bitcoin Rally Meets Selling From Short-Term Holders: Price Approaches Key Level

bitcoinist01/16 07:02

WhiteWhale pauses after 134% jump – THESE 2 pressures weigh on bulls

WhiteWhale, a Solana-based memecoin, experienced a significant 134.49% surge, briefly reaching a $200 million market cap before entering a consolidation phase. The price action formed a potential bull flag pattern, though momentum indicators like the RSI showed weakening buying pressure. On-chain data revealed profit-taking by a major whale who sold over 5 million tokens but still holds a substantial position. Concerns remain over supply concentration, as approximately 40% of tokens are held by a whale-controlled treasury. Trading volume declined after the market cap peak, increasing the risk of extended consolidation or a pullback. Traders are monitoring whether buyers will return to defend support levels or if further whale selling will pressure the price.

ambcrypto01/12 16:02

WhiteWhale pauses after 134% jump – THESE 2 pressures weigh on bulls

ambcrypto01/12 16:02

Assessing Polygon’s rally as record burns collide with POL’s profit-taking risks

Polygon's POL token has surged 48.5% over the past week, with a 9.29% gain in 24 hours, riding the momentum of a broader crypto market rally that began in January. This upward trend was supported by key developments, including a record single-day burn of 3 million POL tokens and positive sentiment around the Polygon Open Money Stack initiative. However, on-chain data reveals a potential risk from profit-taking, as 90-day holders are now in profit. While the price chart shows strong bullish momentum with high buying pressure and a rising RSI, a sharp decline in the spot Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicates a divergence that may signal short-term exhaustion. Key resistance levels to watch are $0.18 and $0.20. A daily close above $0.20 could confirm a bullish structure shift, but increased token movement and profit-taking could pose challenges. The rally is expected to continue, though caution is advised these key levels.

ambcrypto01/11 09:02

Assessing Polygon’s rally as record burns collide with POL’s profit-taking risks

ambcrypto01/11 09:02

$17.7M exits XRP ETFs – Is the 12% pullback just a blip?

Ripple's XRP experienced a significant 15% rally in early 2026, but recent on-chain data indicates a cooling-off period. Short-term holders have been taking profits, reducing their supply share and contributing to a 12-13% price pullback from recent highs. This activity led to approximately $400 million exiting Open Interest and marked the first-ever outflows from XRP ETFs, totaling $17.72 million. However, underlying fundamentals suggest potential strength. Ripple continues to secure strategic partnerships, including the acquisition of Slovexia to automate payments and a potential integration of XRPL with Amazon's AWS. These developments, coupled with a 30% surge in DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) at the start of 2026, point toward real-world adoption and capital inflows. This fundamental growth may position the current price decline as a temporary blip rather than the start of a prolonged correction.

ambcrypto01/09 15:01

$17.7M exits XRP ETFs – Is the 12% pullback just a blip?

ambcrypto01/09 15:01

XRP spot ETF records first net outflow since launch as price pulls back

XRP's spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) recorded its first daily net outflow of approximately $40.8 million on January 7, breaking a streak of uninterrupted inflows since its November 2025 launch. Despite the outflow, total net assets remain elevated at around $1.53 billion, indicating a pause in accumulation rather than a broad unwind. The outflow coincided with XRP's price pulling back roughly 9% from recent highs above $2.40 to around $2.14, suggesting potential profit-taking or portfolio rebalancing rather than a structural shift in sentiment. Market analysts interpret this as a normalisation in the product's maturity, with two-way flows being common after strong rallies. Broader price structure remains intact, and the outflow is viewed as consolidation rather than a reversal of trend. Attention now turns to whether flows stabilise or extend into further outflows in subsequent sessions.

ambcrypto01/08 21:02

XRP spot ETF records first net outflow since launch as price pulls back

ambcrypto01/08 21:02

Clearing the Decks

In early January 2026, Bitcoin broke out from a prolonged consolidation near $87k, rising 8.5% to $94.4k, as profit-taking pressure declined significantly. The market now faces overhead supply between $92.1k and $117.4k from recent buyers, creating resistance. A key recovery signal would be a sustained move above the Short-Term Holder Cost Basis of $99.1k. If not, bearish risks may increase. ETF flows are turning positive, futures open interest is rebuilding, and options markets show renewed upside interest with volatility bottoming and skew normalizing. Dealer gamma has flipped short, suggesting less dampening on upward moves. The market has cleared significant legacy positioning, entering 2026 with improved structure and renewed potential for expansion.

insights.glassnode01/07 17:17