Algorand&#8217;s US return and new board may boost blockchain innovation, enhancing 
global financial solutions and US leadership in the sector.
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Algorand Foundation returns to the US, appoints new board for strategic blockchain initiatives

XRP reclaims: The Ripple token is stabilizing above the 200-day moving 
average. A successful bullish retest supports higher-low formation.

XRP price stabilizes above the 200 MA as reversal conditions develop

Solana&#8217;s critique highlights the potential disconnect between crypto 
valuations and actual user engagement, raising questions about market 
dynamics.
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Solana mocks Ethereum L2 Starknet over massive valuation versus low activity

Bitcoin price action headed to new eight-week highs, diverging from US stock 
markets after higher-than-expected November PPI data.

Bitcoin price tags $97K despite high PPI inflation on no US tariff ruling

Bitcoin pushed past $95,000 on Tuesday, drawing attention from traders and 
analysts who say real buying of the coin, rather than bets on derivatives, is 
driving the move. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s New Power Buyers: Companies 
Bought 3 Times What Miners Produced According to figures from Coingecko, the 
cryptocurrency was trading at $95,250 at the time of publication, after a 
4.50% gain over 24 hours. Reports have disclosed that $269 million in Bitcoin 
short positions were wiped out in that span, a wave of liquidations that 
helped add upward momentum. Spot Buying Fuels The Move Several market watchers 
pointed to spot purchases as the main force. Crypto analyst Will Clemente 
posted on X that the rally appears to be “led by spot buying.” That matters 
because buying the actual asset signals direct demand for Bitcoin itself, not 
just betting via futures or options. Short sellers were hit hard; their 
positions were closed out as prices jumped, and that squeeze added fuel to the 
advance. Seems like this rally on Bitcoin is led by spot buying and getting 
faded by perps as funding goes negative while open interest rises + most spot 
volume in days. (disclosure currently long btc) pic.twitter.com/pL9C8GFJYR — 
Will (@WClementeIII) January 13, 2026 Calls For $100k And The Odds Some 
traders are now predicting a quick run to six figures, saying that it is quite 
clear Bitcoin could reach $100K in the coming weeks and that any dips should 
be bought. Based on reports from Polymarket, the prediction markets place 
about 51% odds on Bitcoin reclaiming $100,000 by Feb. 1 and show a 23% chance 
of a $105,000 print. Bitcoin last fell below $100,000 on Nov. 13, leaving a 
resistance level that bulls want to clear. History Gives A Mixed Signal 
January’s record for Bitcoin has been modest on average, delivering roughly a 
4% gain since 2013. February has tended to be stronger, with an average return 
of 13%. These averages do not guarantee the path ahead, but they give traders 
a context for how the market has behaved in recent years. Market moves can be 
quick. They can also stall. Macro Risks And Technical Levels Traders were 
watching $90,000 as an important support level while Bitcoin cruised past $95k 
ahead of US inflation data that could shift bets about rate cuts. Safe-haven 
demand has been in play as geopolitics and questions about central bank 
independence weigh on global markets. Price action is currently tight, with 
many saying the market sits inside a narrow band and will likely break out one 
way or the other. 😮 Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies are 
rebounding. $94K has just been crossed again for $BTC, and there will likely 
be retail FOMO creeping in if crypto&#8217;s top asset begins teasing $100K in the 
next few days. 📊 In the chart below, high spikes of: 🟦 #Lower or… 
pic.twitter.com/5pcwtB0mls — Santiment (@santimentfeed) January 13, 2026 
Retail FOMO Could Add Fuel Meanwhile, crypto sentiment tracker Santiment 
warned that renewed teasing of $100K could pull retail traders back in, 
sparking fresh FOMO across the market. Related Reading: Futures Frenzy Pushed 
Crypto Exchange Volume To Nearly $80 Trillion In 2025 If that happens, more 
buying from everyday investors could push prices higher quickly. But flows can 
reverse fast too, and large macro surprises or a loss of momentum would test 
the bulls. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Cryptocurrency price in UAH