XRP slid sharply as a global risk-off shock sparked a broad crypto unwind, 
with hawkish U.S. policy signals, geopolitical stress, and record ETF outflows 
driving heavy selling before losses began to stabilize. XRP Hit Hard as Risk- 
off Shock Triggers Broad Crypto Unwind At 9:02 a.m. UTC on Jan. 30, XRP is 
trading at $1.75375, stabilizing […]

XRP Slumps as Risk-off Wave Fuels Broad Selling Across Crypto Markets

Bitcoin&#8217;s MVRV Z-score printed record lows on a rolling two-year basis, making 
BTC price more &#8220;undervalued&#8221; than at the pit of past bear markets.

Bitcoin bear market almost over? BTC price metric outpaces 2022 bottom

Bitcoin’s latest turn left a dent. As of Jan. 30, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. EST, 
bitcoin trades at $82,564, dragging a $1.64 trillion market cap behind it, 
with 24-hour trading volume pushing $92.39 billion. Price action on the day 
ping-ponged within a high-low range of $87,985 to $81,314—tightrope walking a 
cliff’s edge. Bitcoin Chart Outlook […]

Bitcoin Bleeds Out: $752M Long Plays Liquidated as Price Dives Into Danger Zone

Bitcoin drifted under $83,000 on Thursday as market focus shifted toward how 
liquidity is stacked on exchanges. Reports say a mix of big orders and tight 
ranges has left traders feeling boxed in. Some analysts warn that a break 
under a key level could spark sharper selling, while others point to 
concentrated buy orders that might cushion a drop. Related Reading: Gold, 
Silver Steal The Spotlight As Crypto Hype Fades On Social Media: Santiment 
Order-Book Pressure And Liquidity According to trading-room data, one group or 
a cluster of large accounts appears to be shaping short-term moves by placing 
big bids and offers in the order book. This can keep price stuck in a narrow 
band. Material Indicators’ research flagged a pattern where bids are 
clustering around $85,000 to $87,500 — a zone that could act like a floor for 
now. The idea is simple: by piling up liquidity at certain prices, large 
players can get fills on their orders or discourage quick recoveries before 
options expiry. Market participants say this kind of behavior can trap less- 
experienced traders who react to sudden moves. At times, the pressure seems 
deliberate; at other times, it may be a byproduct of many traders aiming for 
the same levels. Either way, the result has been choppy price action and 
rising tension in the book. FireCharts shows $BTC price is being suppressed by 
one entity using a liquidity herding strategy to push price lower, potentially 
to get their own bids filled, or possible to keep price pinned in the lower 
end of this range before Friday&#8217;s options expiry. A significant amount of… 
pic.twitter.com/c63miAxBkh — Material Indicators (@MI_Algos) January 29, 2026 
Whales, Wyckoff And The Spring Idea Reports note that a group of traders using 
Wyckoff-style thinking expects a “spring” — a drop below recent lows that then 
leads to a strong bounce as heavy hands buy at lower prices. Pseudonymous 
analysts have pointed to $86,000 as a strong buy wall provided by large 
orders. One commentator shared charts showing how a quick dip under $80,000 
could serve as the spring before a rebound. Some traders view this pattern as 
part of accumulation. Others see it as a risky setup that could widen losses 
if support fails. The truth may sit between those views: both accumulation and 
the risk of a flush are possible in a tense market. Bitcoin Price Action 
Bitcoin has been moving in a tight range after failing to hold above $90,000. 
Price slid near $82,300 as fresh worries about monetary policy and world 
events hit risk assets. Volatility has been low at times and then spikes 
quickly, which makes trading tricky. Buyers have stepped in at certain levels, 
but they have not yet forced a clear break higher. Geopolitics And Fed Moves 
Reports say rising tensions in parts of the Middle East and talk about a new 
Federal Reserve chair pick have added to uncertainty. Some investors fear 
tighter policy would drain liquidity from markets and weigh on crypto. Market 
chatter has even mentioned US President Donald Trump in relation to political 
shifts that could influence economic policy. Safe-haven flows into other 
assets have been seen when headlines worsen, and those moves have pulled money 
away from riskier holdings. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Slide To $82K Sets Off 
A $1.7 Billion Chain Reaction Key Levels To Watch Traders should watch the 
$83,000–$85,000 zone closely. A daily close below $86,000 would be read by 
many as a negative sign and could open the door to deeper selling. On the flip 
side, sustained buying at those levels could set up a rally if big liquidity 
holders decide to lift offers. For most people, patience and clear stop rules 
matter right now, because the market is being pushed by both order-book 
tactics and outside news, and either factor can shift price fast. Featured 
image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin Suppression? Analyst Claims Single Force Keeping Price Under $90K

Bitcoin&#8217;s market cap decline highlights volatility in digital assets, 
potentially affecting investor confidence and future institutional adoption.
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