Coinbase is positioning 2026 as a defining inflection point as it pushes 
beyond being a crypto exchange, citing major market milestones, institutional 
dominance and product expansion as proof it is becoming a global, full-stack 
financial platform. Coinbase Signals Shift From Crypto Exchange to Global 
Market Operator Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) shared on 
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Dogecoin started a major increase above $0.1520 against the US Dollar. DOGE is 
now consolidating and might decline if it trades below $0.140. DOGE price 
started a fresh increase above $0.1480 and $0.1520. The price is trading below 
the $0.150 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a 
contracting triangle forming with resistance at $0.150 on the hourly chart of 
the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could aim for a fresh 
increase if it remains stable above $0.140. Dogecoin Price Consolidates Gains 
Dogecoin price started a fresh increase after it settled above $0.1420, like 
Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE climbed above the $0.1450 resistance to enter a 
positive zone. The bulls were able to push the price above $0.150. A high was 
formed at $0.1541 and the price is now correcting some gains. There was a move 
below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.1155 
swing low to the $0.1541 high. Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.150 
level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a 
contracting triangle forming with resistance at $0.150 on the hourly chart of 
the DOGE/USD pair. If there is another increase, immediate resistance on the 
upside is near the $0.1480 level. The first major resistance for the bulls 
could be near the $0.150 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.1540 
level. A close above the $0.1540 resistance might send the price toward 
$0.1625. Any more gains might send the price toward $0.1680. The next major 
stop for the bulls might be $0.1720. More Losses In DOGE? If DOGE’s price 
fails to climb above the $0.150 level, it could start a downside correction. 
Initial support on the downside is near the $0.1450 level. The next major 
support is near the $0.140 level. The main support sits at $0.1360 or the 50% 
Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.1155 swing low to the 
$0.1541 high. If there is a downside break below the $0.1360 support, the 
price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward 
the $0.130 level or even $0.1280 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly 
MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now losing momentum in the bullish zone. 
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 
50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.1450 and $0.1400. Major Resistance Levels 
– $0.1500 and $0.1540.

Dogecoin (DOGE) Consolidates Strength, Calm Before Another Move?

Morgan Stanley&#8217;s filing for a Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) exchange-traded 
fund (ETF), coupled with MSCI&#8217;s decision to retain digital asset companies in 
its index, has ignited a wave of speculation among analysts. Notably, analysts 
from Bull Theory have alleged that these events could be indicative of a 
larger-scale market manipulation. Bitcoin Market Manipulation? In a post on 
social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Bull Theory analysts drew 
attention to the timeline of events involving Bitcoin, arguing that the 
trajectory from its October crash to its subsequent recovery in January 
resembles an orchestrated setup supported by data. The first significant 
trigger occurred on 10 October, when MSCI — previously a division of Morgan 
Stanley — proposed removing Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs) from its 
global indexes. Related Reading: Bitcoin Accumulation Continues: Strategy 
Purchases 1,287 BTC Amid Rising Prices This decision would affect firms like 
Strategy and Metaplanet, which hold substantial Bitcoin assets on their 
balance sheets. The implications were profound, given that MSCI&#8217;s indexes 
guide trillions of dollars in passive investments. If these companies were 
removed, institutional investors, including pension funds and ETFs, would be 
compelled to divest, leading to a substantial contraction in institutional 
exposure to Bitcoin and an immediate tightening of liquidity. Following that 
announcement, Bitcoin&#8217;s price plummeted by nearly $18,000, wiping out over 
$900 billion from the total crypto market cap. Morgan Stanley And The MSCI 
Shift The uncertainty continued with a consultation period that remained open 
until December 31. This three-month window of prolonged anxiety effectively 
froze investor demand for Bitcoin. Passive investors became wary, index-linked 
funds faced potential forced selling, and as a result, prices saw a stark 
decline—with Bitcoin dropping about 31% and altcoins suffering even more, 
marking the worst quarter for crypto markets since 2018. However, the tide 
began to shift on January 1, 2026, as Bitcoin experienced an unexpected surge, 
rising 8% in just five days. This $7,300 increase, from $87,500 to $94,800, 
left many analysts puzzled, especially since the relentless selling had 
seemingly halted abruptly. The analysts noted that this sudden upturn could 
imply that insiders might have had prior knowledge of forthcoming 
developments. Then, the narrative shifted dramatically on January 5 and 6. In 
a matter of 24 hours, Morgan Stanley unveiled its plans for spot Bitcoin, 
Ethereum (ETH), and Solana ETFs. This was followed by MSCI announcing its 
decision not to proceed with the previously proposed exclusion of crypto-heavy 
companies from its indexes. A Calculated Move? The sequence of these events 
has led the analysts to present a narrative: MSCI initiated pressure by 
threatening index removals in October, leading to an extended period of 
uncertainty and suppressed prices. Related Reading: Solana Shatters Records: 
2025 Annual Review Reveals New All-Time Highs In Key Metrics Once institutions 
had accumulated at lower prices, Morgan Stanley introduced its ETF, and MSCI 
subsequently removed the threat of exclusion, raising serious concerns about 
the possibility of coordinated efforts to manipulate market conditions. Bull 
Theory analysts assert that as the market now transitions back towards 
liquidity, the same entities that potentially orchestrated the prior downturn 
may be strategically positioned to profit from the rebound. At the time of 
writing, BTC is trading at $91,550, having retraced 2% from the $95,000 
2-month high reached at the beginning of the week. Featured image from DALL-E, 
chart from TradingView.com

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Babylon is positioning Bitcoin for a larger role in on-chain finance as new 
capital backs its shift beyond staking. The push to turn idle Bitcoin into 
active onchain capital has received major backing from a prominent venture 
firm. Babylon, a…

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