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WEEKLY SNAPSHOT
Note: Last Price mentioned in Weekly Returns table are as observed on 12th Jan, 11:59 AM IST and in the Top 3 Alt Coins table are as observed on 11th Jan, 11:59 PM.
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CRYPTO NEWS
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Bitcoin and privacy coins surged after Fed Chair Jerome Powell revealed DOJ threats over his policy stance, heightening tensions with President Trump. Investors shifted to safe-haven assets like BTC and gold, fearing risks to Fed independence. Analysts see near-term volatility but a supportive long-term outlook amid strong U.S. fundamentals and expected rate cuts later in 2026.
Source: The Block -
Tether’s use in Venezuela and Iran highlights stablecoins’ dual role, a financial lifeline for citizens amid inflation and sanctions, but also a tool for evasion by blacklisted entities. Iranians use USDT to escape a collapsing rial, while Venezuela’s state oil firm reportedly accepts most payments in Tether. Tether, meanwhile, is working with U.S. authorities, blacklisting billions tied to illicit activity.
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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw a combined $750 million in outflows during the first full week of 2026, while XRP ETFs hit record weekly trading volume of $219 million and net inflows of $38.1 million. BlackRock’s IBIT led BTC outflows, while Fidelity’s FBTC remained resilient. Ether funds also faced redemptions, led by BlackRock’s ETHA. In contrast, XRP and SOL ETFs continued to attract capital, signaling growing institutional diversification beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Source: The Block -
Crypto treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies surpassed 1 million staked ETH, adding 86,400 ETH worth $268.7 million to reach a total of 1.08 million ETH (~$3.3B). At a 2.81% yield, the stake generates about $94M annually. Despite its strong staking position, BitMine’s stock has fallen over 80% from 2025 highs. Chairman Tom Lee also proposed increasing authorized shares 1000x to enable future stock splits and maintain share affordability.
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This week is pivotal for Bitcoin as key U.S. economic events unfold, including CPI inflation, retail sales, the PPI report, the Fed’s Beige Book, and the end of a $40B Treasury buying program. Cooler inflation or slowing consumer spending could boost Bitcoin, while higher-than-expected inflation may create short-term pressure.
Source: Coinpedia
OPTIONS OI ANALYTICS FOR UPCOMING WEEK
OI Analytics for the upcoming week: BTCUSD
Heavy call writing is concentrated at the $95,000 level on the higher side, while substantial put writing is seen at the $86,000 level on the downside. The Put–Call Ratio (PCR) of 1.37 suggests a neutral market sentiment for the coming week.
OI Analytics for the upcoming week: ETHUSD
Significant Call writing is observed at the $3,400 strike, while notable Put writing is evident at $2,700. The Put-Call Ratio (PCR) of 1.04 suggests a neutral market sentiment for the upcoming week.
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USA WEEK AHEAD (IST) [HIGH IMPACT DATA]
Tuesday, Jan 13
7:00 PM - Core Inflation Rate (MoM), Inflation Rate (MoM)
Wednesday, Jan 14
7:00 PM - PPI (MoM), Retail Sales (MoM)
Thursday, Jan 9
7:00 PM - Initial Jobless Claims, GDP Growth Rate (QoQ)
8:30 PM - Core PCE Price Index (MoM)
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