10x Research’s Markus Thielen says Bitcoin is moving in $18,000 blocks and 
predicts it could hit $122,000 by February.

Bitcoin may hit $122K next month before ‘another consolidation’ — 10x Research

Vitalik has responded to criticism directed toward Ethereum Foundation 
executive director Aya Miyagotchi and centralization concerns around the 
future of Ethereum. “The future of the world computer is decentralized,” said 
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in a Jan. 21 X post,…

Vitalik defends Ethereum Foundation amid ongoing controversy

CLS Global admitted to helping wash trade and manipulate the market for a 
token made by the FBI designed to draw in those engaged in fraudulent crypto 
activities.

Crypto firm pleads guilty to wash trading FBI-made token

On Monday, the cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant surge in 
Chainlink (LINK) prices following a remarkable acquisition by World Liberty 
Financial (WLFI), the crypto venture associated with President Donald Trump. 
Trump&#8217;s World Liberty Financial Propels LINK Price Up In a series of rapid 
transactions completed within just 15 minutes, World Liberty Financial 
purchased 220,000 LINK tokens, totaling an impressive $5.63 million, according 
to Chinese reporter Wu Blockchain. This strategic move was accompanied by 
additional acquisitions, including 13,000 Aave (AAVE) tokens valued at $4.41 
million and 37.267 million TRON (TRX) tokens worth $8.86 million. Related 
Reading: World Liberty Financial Raises $1B: Trump-Backed Crypto Venture To 
Extend Token Sales The buying pressure generated by these transactions 
contributed to a notable 44% uptrend in LINK’s price over a two-week period, 
with a more immediate increase of over 11% within just 24 hours. But despite 
this bullish momentum, LINK’s price remains approximately 49% below its all- 
time high of $52.70, achieved during the 2021 bull run as it is currently 
hovering little over above the $26 mark. In a social media post on X (formerly 
Twitter), WLFI detailed these acquisitions, stating that they were made to 
commemorate the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the 
United States. The post highlighted additional purchases, including $47 
million in Ethereum (ETH), $47 million in wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), and similar 
amounts in AAVE, LINK, TRX, and Ethena (ENA). How Chainlink Could Double In 
Value The involvement of the Trump family in the crypto space has sparked 
excitement among bullish LINK investors, fostering renewed confidence in the 
token&#8217;s prospects. Analysts like Michael van de Poppe have weighed in, noting 
that LINK has recently experienced a standard 30% correction—a pattern seen 
more than 15 times in previous cycles. Despite this, van de Poppe anticipates 
an upward price movement for Chainlink toward the $35 mark as market 
conditions stabilize. Adding to the positive sentiment, market expert Ali 
Martinez reported a significant withdrawal of over 770,000 LINK tokens from 
crypto exchanges on Tuesday, suggesting that investors are increasingly 
confident in LINK’s potential and a possible continuation of the uptrend 
observed over the past month. Related Reading: Is It Time To Give Up On 
Ethereum Below $4,000? Analyst Weighs The Facts Satoshi Flipper also chimed in 
on LINK’s price action, expressing optimism about the token&#8217;s adoption and 
future performance. He noted the emergence of a falling wedge pattern that 
could propel LINK toward its all-time high, suggesting that a price doubling 
from current levels is feasible. Flipper emphasized the importance of 
Chainlink in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem, arguing that dismissing the 
potential for further gains before reaching new highs would be a mistake. 
Interestingly, Aixbt recently pointed out that LINK’s monthly Relative 
Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 67, approaching the critical 70 level 
that previously triggered a dramatic 375% price surge. This setup mirrors the 
conditions that drove the price from $3.50 to $20 in an earlier cycle. If 
history were to repeat itself, such a surge could push LINK toward the $124.80 
mark, nearly tripling its current peak. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from 
TradingView.com

LINK Price Soars 40% After Trump’s Crypto Venture Purchases 220,000 Tokens In 15 Minutes

WhiteBIT TR partners with Misyon Bank to expand cryptocurrency access for 
European investors amid Turkey’s evolving crypto landscape.

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