XRP slid deeper into a defensive posture as selling pressure persisted, 
technical indicators stayed bearish and global risk-off sentiment intensified, 
leaving the token pinned near range lows with traders wary of further downside 
amid heightened geopolitical and trade tensions. XRP Extends Losses as Capital 
Rushes out of Speculative Assets At 5:13 p.m. on Jan. 20, […]

XRP Slides Sharply as Global Tensions Trigger Broad Risk-off Selling

The cypto sector is now mired in a bear market and Bitcoin momentum has 
stalled. With public confidence shaken, the year ahead may offer more 
volatility than validation.

The Great Crypto Letdown: Bitcoin bulls overpromised, markets continue to underperform

As bitcoin’s price has drifted south, long-silent bitcoins have been 
stretching their legs after years in a deep freeze. This week, several sizable 
chunks have been on the move, peeling away from long-held vintage caches. On 
Monday, a wallet inactive for more than 13.5 years sprang to life, moving 
909.37 BTC valued at $84.2 million. […]

Despite a Cooler Bitcoin Market, Vintage Wallets Moving Hundreds of BTC Reappear

Ethereum is trying to stabilize above the $3,100 level after failing to break 
the $3,400 resistance, as the broader crypto market struggles to recover 
momentum. While bulls managed to defend key support in recent sessions, price 
action remains fragile and highly reactive, with sellers still showing up on 
rallies. ETH is stuck in a tight range, and traders are watching closely to 
see whether this pullback turns into a deeper correction or simply a reset 
before the next move higher. Related Reading: Trade War Headlines Trigger 
$800M In Liquidations Overnight: Longs Get Wiped Out Across Crypto Markets A 
report from Arab Chain highlights that Binance data is signaling a sensitive 
phase for Ethereum at the start of 2026. According to the analysis, ETH is 
trading near the $3,200 zone, but market flow conditions remain tilted to the 
downside. The Accumulated Order Flow (CVD) indicator sits at approximately 
-3,676, suggesting that net selling pressure is still dominating short-term 
activity. In simple terms, more aggressive sell orders are hitting the market 
than buy orders, even as price attempts to hold recent levels. This divergence 
between price stabilization and negative flow reflects a market that is not 
collapsing, but also not attracting strong demand yet. As Ethereum defends 
support, the next test will be whether buyers can reclaim $3,300 and challenge 
the $3,400 ceiling again, or if weakness drags price back toward deeper 
support zones. Ethereum Holds Despite Negative Binance Order Flow Arab Chain 
notes that even though Ethereum’s CVD remains negative, the relationship 
between price and liquidity flows is not fully broken. According to the 
report, the 30-day correlation between ETH price and CVD sits near 0.62, which 
is a relatively constructive reading. This pattern suggests that price action 
partially aligns with volume behavior, even though liquidity currently tilts 
toward selling rather than fresh buying. In other words, Ethereum is not 
trading in a vacuum—flows still matter—and the market is reacting in a way 
that reflects real positioning. From a broader perspective, ETH’s gradual 
decline to its current levels signals a correction phase following its 
previous upside surge. Historically, this is the type of environment where 
short-term investors take profits and reduce exposure, while larger players 
begin to rebalance portfolios and slowly rebuild positions. Instead of an 
immediate trend reversal, the market often transitions into sideways price 
action as both sides test liquidity. The key issue is that CVD remains 
negative, meaning demand has not yet become strong enough to flip the short- 
term flow structure. However, Ethereum’s ability to hold above the $3,000 
level points to underlying support that is limiting downside acceleration. 
This mismatch—weak momentum in volume flows but stable price behavior—often 
precedes quieter consolidation periods that can later set the foundation for 
stronger upside once liquidity conditions improve. Related Reading: XRP Longs 
Get Wiped: Binance Leads $5M Liquidation Wave EETH Bulls Fight to Reclaim 
$3,100 Ethereum is trying to stabilize above the $3,100 level after a sharp 
rejection from the $3,400 supply zone, with price now trading near $3,111. The 
chart shows ETH still recovering from the broader downtrend that started after 
the November breakdown, but the structure remains fragile as sellers continue 
defending every attempt to push higher. From a technical perspective, the 
$3,300–$3,400 region stands out as the key resistance cluster. Price has 
repeatedly failed in this area, and the latest rejection confirms it remains a 
major distribution level. At the same time, Ethereum is holding above its 
short-term moving average near $3,050–$3,100. Suggesting buyers are still 
active, defending the current range. Related Reading: Monero Triggers Retail 
Alert That Preceded ZEC And DASH Drops As Privacy Coin Hype Returns However, 
ETH remains capped below the mid-term moving averages, which are trending 
lower and acting as dynamic resistance. This keeps the market in a “recovery 
inside a downtrend” setup unless bulls can flip those levels back into 
support. Volume has also remained relatively muted during the rebound, 
signaling that the move still lacks aggressive follow-through. Ethereum 
appears stuck in consolidation. With $3,000 as the critical floor and $3,400 
as the breakout trigger needed to shift market sentiment. Featured image from 
ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

Binance Order Flow Suggests Ethereum Is In Correction Mode: Demand Still Missing

XRP’s next big rise could come with hardly any warning, traders and analysts 
warn. Markets are quiet now. That quiet has happened before, and it has 
sometimes been followed by sharp moves that catch most people off guard. 
Related Reading: Bitcoin Senses Risk As Trump Balks At Europe With Major 
Tariffs History Of Sudden Moves According to several community analysts, XRP 
has a pattern of long quiet periods followed by fast spikes. It rarely creeps 
steadily upward for weeks before a charge. Instead, price often treads water, 
people lose faith, and then momentum arrives quickly. That behavior has left 
many short-term traders on the sidelines when runs happen. A move looks 
obvious only after it is already well under way. Legal Overhang Gone Reports 
say the SEC lawsuit changed XRP’s timing for years. While other tokens took 
part in big market swings, XRP traded under heavy regulatory pressure. That 
pressure is now removed. The major $XRP breakout will come when many least 
expect it. Its always a &#8220;catch-off-guard&#8221; move.. but we&#8217;re prepared. — 🇬🇧 
ChartNerd 📊 (@ChartNerdTA) January 17, 2026 The market has since been allowed 
to price XRP without that cloud. In late 2024, a notable rally began after US 
President Donald Trump’s win and the exit of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Momentum 
pushed XRP from roughly $0.50 to above $3 in a matter of weeks. But the gains 
were followed by a long reset. Exposure Beats Perfect Timing According to a 
number of commentators, being already invested matters more than hitting the 
exact bottom. When the price starts to climb fast, buyers who jump in late 
often pay too much and panic-sell when the heat fades. Early holders tend to 
capture most of the upside. Reports note this has repeated across multiple 
cycles. Emotion drives late entry; calm positioning often wins. At the time of 
writing, XRP was trading near $1.93, down about 4% on the day and roughly 55% 
below its recent high. Many who bought above $3 over the past year have cut 
losses or reduced positions, which has left sentiment thin. Related Reading: 
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Quick Inflows &amp; Short-Term Squeeze Liquidity in key ranges is lighter than 
traders might assume. Volume patterns and derivatives flows will matter if 
price begins to move again. An array of factors could start the run — quick 
inflows, a shift in macro appetite, or a big buyer showing up. On-chain signs, 
exchange flows, and futures positioning would give clearer clues, but those 
signals can flip fast. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

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