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Veteran commodities trader Peter Brandt has posted some disturbingly bearish charts that are virtually guaranteed to spook the bulls. Brandt, who has decades of experience in commodity trading, has noted that “symmetrical triangle” in Ethereum ($ETH) and a “right-angled broadening pattern” in the total cryptocurrency market paint a not-so-rosy picture for those who are betting on cryptocurrency market recovery. Between the symmetrical triangle in $ETH and the right angled broadening pattern in Crypto Total Cap, the burden of proof will be on the bulls pic.twitter.com/deR53fI8q5 — Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) January 29, 2026 This comes after Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, plunged…

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) stock is experiencing a significant surge in premarket trading on Thursday, January 22, 2026, following news that Chairman and CEO Ryan Cohen has substantially increased his stake in the video game retailer. The stock was trading at $22.39 in premarket, up $0.71 or 3.27% as of 5:28 AM EST, building on Wednesday’s 2.80% gain when shares closed at $21.69. This latest rally comes after Cohen disclosed his second major share purchase in two consecutive days, signaling strong confidence in the company’s future. Cohen’s Bold Share Purchases Signal Strong Confidence According to SEC filings, Ryan Cohen purchased…

The Cayman Islands are trending again in the crypto world. Recent social media posts state that the country now offers 0% capital gains tax on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. The announcement caused excitement among investors and traders. However, experts say this policy is not new. The Cayman Islands have followed this tax structure for many years. 🇰🇾 CAYMAN ISLANDS NOW OFFERS 0% CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON BITCOIN AND CRYPTOIT’S HAPPENING pic.twitter.com/MQfnPgBHNo — Vivek Sen (@Vivek4real_) January 31, 2026 No Capital Gains Tax Has Always Existed The Cayman Islands do not charge capital gains tax. They also do not impose income tax…

Ethereum price started a major decline after it failed to clear $3,050. $ETH is down 10% and is now struggling to stay above the $2,700 support. Ethereum failed to stay above $2,880 and started a fresh decline. The price is trading below $2,800 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a steep bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,820 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,700 zone. Ethereum Price Dips 10% Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,880 and started a…

China has extended its gold buying streak to fourteen consecutive months, marking a significant moment in global finance. This steady accumulation reflects a long term strategy rather than a short term market reaction. China gold buying now plays a central role in discussions around reserve diversification and financial security. As global uncertainty rises, China continues strengthening its position through tangible and politically neutral assets. The People’s Bank of China has consistently added gold to its reserves while trimming exposure to US treasuries. This dual approach highlights growing concerns over geopolitical risk and currency vulnerability. China gold buying aligns with broader…

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has published Consultation Paper CP26/4, which outlines how its regulatory handbook will apply to firms carrying out newly regulated cryptoasset activities. The proposals outline standards of conduct, consumer protections, rules on safeguarding, and expectations for international firms looking to access the UK market. Under CP26/4, the FCA has proposed that the Consumer Duty be applied to crypto firms in the same way as it is for other authorized firms. As a result, firms that serve retail customers would have to show fair value, transparent disclosures, and effective consumer support. However, the Duty would not apply…

Unclaimed Ethereum tokens from the infamous 2016 hack on The DAO will be redirected into a new security fund aimed at strengthening the network, says Ethereum advocate Griff Green. “There’s a lot of money just sitting in random contracts that were supposed to be returned to people who were affected by the hack,” Green said in an interview on Thursday with Unchained podcast host Laura Shin, reiterating plans to launch the security fund. The DAO was a decentralized autonomous organization that an anonymous hacker exploited in June 2016 to siphon more than $50 million worth of Ether at the time.…

The fourth day of the World Economic Forum, held in Davos, Switzerland, has begun. Many prominent figures attended Davos, and the cryptocurrency sector also had a presence. At this point, Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase and a key figure in the cryptocurrency sector, was also among those attending Davos. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong faced off against French Central Bank President François Villeroy de Galhau at a panel titled “Tokenization: The Currency of the Future?”. The CEO of Coinbase and the Governor of the Bank of France have clashed over stablecoin interest payments and Bitcoin (BTC). According to Coindesk, while…

Two high-profile crypto figures are preparing to pour tens of millions of dollars into California politics, aiming to reshape the state Legislature by backing moderate, business-friendly candidates and countering the influence of labor unions. The effort, operating under the banner of Grow California, is backed by Chris Larsen, a longtime Democratic donor and co-founder of Ripple, and Tim Draper, a venture capitalist known for his support of Bitcoin (BTC), according to The New York Times. “The government unions do a great job,” Larsen reportedly told the outlet. “But that’s going to clash with a lot of the things that are…

Ethereum ($ETH) is trading around $2,850 after a failed attempt to reclaim the $3,000 level. The asset is down almost 5% over the past 24 hours and nearly 4% over the last week. $ETH Mirrors 2024 Structure, $4K in Sight? Analyst Heisenberg shared a chart that compares the current $ETH move to a similar setup seen in 2024. Back then, it fell 47%, moved sideways for about 92 days, and then rallied 47%—topping near $4,000. The current chart shows the same 47% drop, followed by a 33% bounce, and now entering another period of consolidation. Heisenberg said the base could…