Gate Insights and Crypto Market Analysis

_ETF outflows remove key liquidity support, increasing Bitcoin’s vulnerability to selling pressure._ Bitcoin opened the year under clear pressure as demand from investment products weakened sharply. As per onchain reports, capital that fueled much of the last two rallies is now retreating. And t

XRP's price has dropped 25.8% in 2026, continuing a bearish trend from late 2025. Activity on its Ledger Network is down 80% due to declining institutional interest. This starkly contrasts with the gains seen in 2023 and 2024, highlighting a significant market sentiment shift.

Hedera is starting to catch attention again. The HBAR price is up 8.12% in the last 24 hours, trading around $0.103, and it’s moving a lot faster than the rest of the market. Bitcoin only gained about 1.6%, so this isn’t just a general bounce, HBAR is showing its own strength right now. A

South Korean authorities reported that 22 bitcoin, valued at $1.5 million, were missing from a cold wallet after being surrendered during a 2021 investigation. An audit in 2026 revealed the funds were transferred without physical breach, raising concerns about cryptocurrency custody protocols.

OTHERS/BTC MACD crossover historically aligns with sustained altcoin outperformance phases. Selective strength is emerging, favoring structurally stable and liquid altcoins. Projected +18% upside remains conditional on volume confirmation and market stability. The

Shiba Inu's price in 2026 is closely tied to Shibarium's adoption and upgrades, particularly the anticipated Fully Homomorphic Encryption by Zama. Current market conditions show fragility, with key resistance and support levels crucial for SHIB's movement. Ecosystem growth and adoption metrics will significantly influence future price trajectories.

Nikita Bier, X's Product Lead, advocates for cryptocurrency growth on the platform while opposing spam and harassment. He emphasizes the need for Smart Cashtags to enhance trading without undermining user experience or encouraging bad behavior, highlighting the balance X must maintain in integrating financial functionality responsibly.

Online chatter is intensifying around a striking idea: autonomous AI agents may be gravitating toward bitcoin as their preferred rail for cyber sovereignty and permissionless finance, potentially reshaping market dynamics between humans and machines. AI Agents and Bitcoin: Cyber Sovereignty

The Netherlands’ lower chamber moved a sweeping capital-gains plan forward on Thursday, proposing a 36% tax on savings and most liquid assets, including cryptocurrencies. The bill cleared the House of Representatives with 93 lawmakers voting in favor, meeting and surpassing the threshold of 75

XLS-85 is live on XRPL Mainnet, extending native escrow beyond XRP to Trustline IOUs and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs). Each escrowed asset requires a 0.2 XRP owner reserve on-ledger, increasing XRP reserves as token escrow usage grows. Token Escrow (XLS-85) is now live on the XRP Ledger

_Key Takeaways_ _ASTER bounced strongly from key support near $0.403, triggering a 10% relief rally._ _The daily chart shows a descending b

APRO Oracle and 42Space have partnered to transform the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala into an on-chain prediction market, utilizing blockchain technology for real-time, transparent interactions. This collaboration aims to enhance viewer engagement and capture major event highlights.