Pi Coin price recently defied the trend and established an independent market, rising 3.52% in a single week amidst overall cryptocurrency market fluctuations, currently trading at approximately $0.2122. The direct catalyst for this increase is a major upgrade to the Pi Network v23 mainnet protocol, which integrates Stellar Core and introduces Rust smart contracts, aiming to enhance transaction speed and security. Meanwhile, on-chain data shows that a top whale has been continuously increasing their holdings, approaching 400 million Pi Coins, worth over $82 million. However, the third-party application PINIX within the ecosystem has launched a "cloud mining" product with an annualized return rate exceeding 1,500%, sparking significant controversy and casting a shadow of high risk over this tech-driven optimism.

The start of 2026 has brought renewed activity from major players in the Bitcoin market. On-chain data shows that three large wallets accumulated a total of 3,000 BTC within a short period, with a combined value of approximately $280 million. Analysts suggest that all three addresses may even

The largest whale of the coin mint continues to increase its holdings this week, with a position surpassing 391.5 million coins valued at $82 million, approaching the 400 million milestone. Technical analysis shows a double bottom pattern and Wyckoff accumulation phase, with the key support level at $0.1942 holding, and a target of $0.25. The Protocol 23 upgrade and the launch of DEX and AMM mainnets are expected to provide catalysts.

_Date: Wed, Jan 07, 2026 | 10:40 AM GMT_ _Key Takeaways:_ _Whale Activity: Three wallets linked to a single entity accumulated 3,000 BTC

Today's News Highlights: Multiple regions warn about "taste test card" scams involving virtual currencies, using "free benefits" as a front to attract cyber fraud Polymarket denies US military invasion of Venezuela, sparking strong user dissatisfaction Morgan Stanley submits S-1 registration documents for Solana Trust and Bitcoin Trust to the US SEC MSCI maintains digital asset companies in its index, will conduct broader reviews Binance Wallet's exclusive TGE Phase 44 launches ZenChain (ZTC), subscription opens on January 7 Walmart launches Bitcoin and Ethereum trading services through its OnePay app Analyst: Founder of SpiderPool may be one of the "1011 insider whale" agents; 886,000 ETH linked to the whale has recently been fully unstaked Bitwise approved by the US SEC to list on NYSE

Author: Yuan Shan Insights Data sources: Farside Investors, SoSoValue, Federal Reserve H.4.1 Report, CryptoQuant On the first trading day of 2026, the BTC ETF saw a net inflow of $471 million in a single day. What does this number mean? In November and December, the total net outflow of spot BTC ETFs was approximately $4.57 billion; among them, December alone saw a net outflow of about $1.09 billion. Many people are frantically cutting losses above 93K, while institutions bought back about one-tenth in just one day on January 2. At the same time, the following events occurred: - The Federal Reserve's balance sheet increased by approximately $59.4 billion week-over-week (WALCL: as of 12/31, it was $6.6406 trillion, an increase of about $59.4 billion since 12/24) - A new giant whale's holdings surpassed 100,000 BTC ($12 billion) - BTC from 8

Bitcoin tests $94K, boosted by institutional buying and risk-on sentiment after US economic contraction. Altcoins and memecoins soar, with XRP up 29% and $RIVER surging 600% on whale activity and retail trading. Security and geopolitical risks persist, including Ledger data breach and

Edel (EDEL), a DeFi cryptocurrency powering a decentralized lending protocol (money market) for tokenized assets, is attracting investor attention, according to data reported today by market analyst Lookonchain. The analyst flagged a whale who today spent $65,000 in USDC to purchase 2.29 million EDE

_Whale wallet dtht bought 2.29M EDEL for 65,000 USDC as Edel Finance testnet users passed 26,000, and holders rose 126%._ Market activity around Edel Finance increased after a tracked whale transaction drew attention across crypto platforms worldwide. At the same time, user participation and h

A crypto whale faces mounting losses as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rally, reversing previous gains from aggressive short positions. With high leverage and negative sentiment towards shorts, the situation highlights risks in bearish strategies during bull markets.

Writing by: Cathy, Plain Blockchain On January 3, 2026, in the early morning, U.S. special forces arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas during a military operation codenamed "Absolute Resolve." This event has sparked a huge question in the crypto community: Does the Maduro regime really hide the rumored "shadow reserves"? According to reports from the investigative agency Whale Hunting and multiple intelligence sources, there is a shocking rumor circulating in the market: the Maduro regime may hold between 600,000 and 660,000 bitcoins. If this rumor is true, based on market prices in early 2026, the total value could reach $60-67 billion. What does this mean? MicroStrategy (now renamed Strategy), a company known as the "Bitcoin whale,"

Ethereum exit team hits zero for the first time, over one million ETH entered causing congestion; BitMine large-scale staking depletes exchange reserves, creating a supply vacuum (Background: Tom Lee's latest forecast: Ethereum could reach $250,000, with a market cap potentially surpassing $30 trillion, overtaking the combined seven major US stocks) (Additional context: Wall Street is losing interest in Ethereum: Why are fundamentals and ETH prices diverging?) Table of Contents Exit clears out, new entries surge: market sentiment flips 180 degrees BitMine investment: a single whale reshapes the team structure Liquidity crisis: exchange holdings hit new lows Policies and upgrades: dual tailwinds strengthen confidence At the intersection of Silicon Valley and Wall Street, a signal of supply and demand imbalance lit up on the Ethereum blockchain tonight. On January 5, 2026, the exit team remains only 32

Recent on-chain data reveals that "whales" holding 10 to 10,000 BTC have quietly increased their positions, accumulating over 56,000 Bitcoin since December 17. In contrast, retail investors are cashing out after recent gains, suggesting a familiar trend in the crypto market where smart money buys during retail sell-offs. Historically, whale accumulation alongside retail selling is seen as a bullish divergence, indicating sustained long-term confidence from institutions despite short-term volatility, potentially paving the way for sustainable growth in the crypto market.

Recent activity in the HYPE token market, including significant sales from a dormant cluster and a whale, suggests increased volatility. Notable transactions include 262K tokens sold for $6.9M and a whale holding 1M tokens is closely monitoring price levels.

The meme coin Shiba Inu (SHIB) is making a stunning comeback in 2026. Its price has jumped 32%, reaching above $0.0000087, amid growing whale accumulation and renewed investor interest. One of the top wallets now holds SHIB worth $3.3 billion, fueling speculation that a much larger breakout may be o

U.S. President Donald Trump recently ordered the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, bringing to light the long-rumored "Bitcoin secret vault" of this South American country. Intelligence indicates that the Maduro regime has secretly operated for years to establish a "shadow reserve" of between 600,000 and 660,000 Bitcoins, valued at approximately $60 billion to $67 billion. This astonishing discovery not only elevates Venezuela to one of the top Bitcoin holders globally but also positions its holdings to rival giants like BlackRock and Strategy. The fate of this hidden treasure is bound to influence Bitcoin's supply and demand dynamics and market sentiment. According to sources cited in Whale Hunting, Venezuela's "national-level coin hoarding plan" began in 2018.

Shiba Inu has moved higher over the past week, with the SHIB price up about 15%. Most of that move has already played out, as price has barely changed over the past day. The jump came as meme coins picked up again while Bitcoin stayed steady. At the same time, SHIB’s team launched an

_The 1st Day Deposit Whale opens $32.62M in long positions across 17 coins, currently holding $3.4M in floating profits._ A major crypto whale has made significant market moves by opening new long positions worth $32.62 million. The trader now holds a floating profit exceeding $3.4 million. Th

One of the most epic turns in the unrealized profit-and-loss moves has taken place with a closely monitored insider whale, which has made headlines in the crypto community after sailing through one of the most dramatic swings in the last few months. On-chain data provided by Satoshi Stacker have

_Pepe price surged strongly this week as meme coin momentum returned, driven by speculation, whale activity, and renewed social trading interest._ Pepe recorded strong gains this week as meme coin momentum returned across crypto markets. Meanwhile,

Solana ecosystem leader aggregator Jupiter Exchange is facing a critical crossroads in its tokenomics model. On January 4, 2026, co-founder Siong publicly questioned the effectiveness of the ongoing JUP buyback program on social media, revealing that over $70 million had been spent on buybacks in the past year, yet the token price remains nearly 89% below its all-time high, with minimal results. Meanwhile, the team announced a significant reduction in the original airdrop scale from 700 million JUP to 200 million JUP, aiming to ease market selling pressure and more accurately reward genuine users. These measures have sparked widespread discussion among industry leaders, including Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko. The market responded quickly, with whale addresses betting on the long-term value of the strategic adjustments, investing over $12 million to establish multi-asset leveraged long positions including JUP. This incident not only concerns Jupiter's future but also touches on the core issue of how current crypto projects can optimize fund utilization and balance short-term market pressures with long-term development.

The cryptocurrency market has always been about the numbers, but what happens when those numbers reflect a separate narrative from the price chart? The predicament that Virtual Protocol’s base token (VIRTUAL) is in now fits that mold. On-chain analyst Chyan recently completed a detailed 24-hour

PEPE, a meme-based cryptocurrency designed for online communities and speculative interest, is back in the spotlight among savvy investors and displays bullish indicators, according to fresh data posted today by market analyst Onchain Lens. The analyst tracked a smart whale who opened a PEPE (3x)

Recovery Plan: SHIB transforms user losses into tradable NFTs through the ‘Shib Owes You’ initiative. Security Measures: Claims remain locked until portal launch, audited by Hexens, preventing phishing and fraud risks. Market Response: Whale support and community resilience help

Cardano (ADA) has started the new year on a high note, climbing 7% on January 2 to break above $0.36 and emerge as one of the top-performing major altcoins. The rally offers relief after a painful 20% drop in December, fueled by rising whale activity and improving derivatives data.

Lending Protocol Aave experienced governance conflicts after Christmas. Founder Stani Kulechov proposed a "Protocol External Revenue Sharing" governance proposal on January 3rd to turn the situation around, also leading Aave onto the dividend distribution route. (Previous background: AAVE internal conflict intensifies: the second-largest whale liquidates and admits to losing tens of millions of dollars, with a 20% drop in a single week) (Additional background: Aave's internal turmoil sparks community outrage over "hidden privatization": fee income flows into Aave)

Last year, Brother Ma, who aggressively went long but suffered a huge loss of over 10 million USD, achieved a long-awaited victory in early 2026. Now, is he planning to add to his position while the momentum is high? (Background: Brother Ma previously faced setbacks with his long positions, and Bitcoin OG whale floated a loss of 56 million USD) (Additional context: In November, Brother Ma was liquidated 71 times by Hyperliquid, earning the title of "Liquidation King"! Aster is opening Brother Ma mode next week) The bull didn't return, but well-known trader Brother Ma made a profit from the rebound in early 2026! Today, he closed a 40x leveraged Bitcoin (BTC) long position and realized approximately 1.53 million USD profit, then quickly shifted funds into Ethereum (ETH) and HYPE tokens within the Hyperliquid ecosystem, continuing to go long while the trend is favorable. 40x BTC position fully closed According to Hyperliq

The "Satoshi Wallet" that had been dormant for 14 years suddenly awakens, purchasing a single transaction of 8,145 BTC, worth $725 million. The last time such a scale of fund movement occurred was with institutional buyers like BlackRock. On-chain data shows that the giant whale has accumulated an additional 375,000 BTC in the past 30 days. Bitcoin supply profit is at 69%, indicating a transition phase in the cycle. Does this imply that the market has bottomed out?

Despite holding Bitcoin worth up to $59 billion, far exceeding its $4.5 billion market capitalization, MicroStrategy's stock plummeted nearly 50% in 2025, making it the worst-performing component of the Nasdaq 100 index. This brutal decline not only triggered fierce criticism of its "Bitcoin-backed" corporate strategy from economists including Peter Schiff but also clearly highlighted the "high wall" between MicroStrategy and the S&P 500 index. This article delves into the underlying reasons for the severe divergence between MicroStrategy's stock price and its Bitcoin assets, revealing the essence of its business model as a "Bitcoin proxy" and the perilous situation where its market value-to-net asset ratio falls below 1.0, providing a comprehensive perspective on the unique position of this world's largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder.

According to the latest report from the Web3 security platform Scam Sniffer, cryptocurrency phishing losses related to wallet stealers plummeted by 83% in 2025, down to $83.85 million. However, the decline in total losses masks a more covert trend: attackers are abandoning "whale hunting" and shifting to a "broad net" strategy targeting retail users. The report points out that the ecosystem remains active, with new attack vectors emerging alongside Ethereum upgrades, indicating that security offense and defense will enter a more complex new stage. Meanwhile, although overall hacker losses in December decreased by 60% month-on-month, phishing attacks, as a persistent threat, warrant increased vigilance from ordinary investors regarding their evolving tactics.

Bitcoin renowned analyst and BitMine company chairman Tom Lee is pushing a groundbreaking capital operation: seeking shareholder approval to significantly increase the authorized share limit from 500 million shares to 50 billion shares. This move aims to pave the way for potential large-scale financing and stock splits in the future of BitMine, with the core goal of continuing to increase investment in Ethereum. This publicly listed company, which has transitioned from a mining firm to an "Ethereum whale," currently holds over 4.1 million ETH, valued at approximately $12 billion, and has staked ETH worth about $1.6 billion to generate yields. This aggressive capital strategy not only reflects management's extreme optimism about Ethereum's price but also presents shareholders with a choice between "share dilution" and "cryptocurrency exposure."

CryptoQuant Research Director Julio Moreno revealed on January 2nd that recent on-chain signals interpreted as "Bitcoin whale" buying are actually internal maintenance related to exchange asset integration. Excluding technical transfers, whales were net sellers in December, reducing their holdings from 3.2 million to 2.9 million. Glassnode confirmed that net fund flow has turned negative, ending two years of positive inflows.

Market Analysis Indicates Stable Bitcoin Whale Activity Amid Broader Institutional Shifts Recent onchain data suggests that the widely circulated idea of Bitcoin whales in a massive reaccumulation phase may be overstated. Instead, market fundamentals point towards continued distribution by large

A big whale has made a notable move in the $LIT token. On-chain wallet activity shows that izebel\_eth, deposited $908,412 of USDC to purchase additional $LIT tokens. This trade was fast to attract attention, as it occurred at a time when the token is already weak in terms of price action, and it i

Market Analysis Indicates Stable Bitcoin Whale Activity Amid Broader Institutional Shifts Recent onchain data suggests that the widely circulated idea of Bitcoin whales in a massive reaccumulation phase may be overstated. Instead, market fundamentals point towards continued distribution by large

Market attention is split between established assets showing steady positioning and early-stage projects gaining visibility through execution and exposure. The Chainlink price is drawing interest as whale wallets continue to accumulate, suggesting longer-term positioning rather than short-term

New data reveals that whale wallets are aggressively buying the dip on Solana, betting on a massive rebound despite recent price struggles. This institutional confidence is setting the stage for a new bull cycle, driving retail investors to scramble for the best crypto presale opportunities to

Pump.fun enters January 2026 in a fragile spot. After a steep drop from its late-2025 highs, the PUMP price is now trading near $0.001964 and trying to find a floor. The sharp swings are gone, volume is thin, and price has slowed into a tight range. Whale buying gave the token a brief lift at the e

Chainlink price is range-bound after recovering from corrective decline from December highs. Technical resistance and muted volume limit upside momentum. Declining whale demand and weaker on-chain activity reinforce a cautious tone. Chainlink price is hovering near critical support.

Analysts are tracking potential recovery signals for Bitcoin linked to the copper-gold ratio, despite ongoing whale selling and fears of a crypto winter extending into 2026. Market sentiment remains cautious as investors await clearer trends.

Scaramucci names Solana, Avalanche and TON as top altcoins, citing 2025 whale selling, 2026 rate cuts and U.S. crypto regulation as key drivers. Summary Scaramucci blames 2025 altcoin pain on whale selling into ETF demand and an October deleveraging-driven liquidity crunch that dragged

Santiment flags Solana whales, NYC's new mayor, Buffett's exit, and MicroStrategy's BTC bet as key narratives shaping crypto and macro sentiment into 2026. Summary Santiment's dashboard shows Solana-linked whale accumulation as the top crypto narrative, with strong liquidity and broadly

Bitcoin price consolidation signals volatility compression and a potential 15% directional expansion. On-chain flows show whale-driven liquidity events shaping short-term price action. Binance-led selling pressure contrasts with steady institutional demand on

U.S.-listed company Bitmine Immersion Technologies is rapidly increasing its Ethereum holdings, with its latest position surpassing 4.07 million ETH, valued at approximately $12.09 billion, accounting for 3.36% of the total circulating supply of Ethereum. The company's "5% Alchemy" strategic goal is clear: to control 5% of the global Ethereum supply by the end of 2026 and to conduct large-scale staking through its upcoming "Made in America Validator Network" MAVAN, with an expected annual yield of over $374 million. This aggressive move has propelled it to the top of the strategic Ethereum reserve list, not only reshaping the landscape of institutional holdings in Ethereum but also sparking widespread discussions about network centralization and the rise of new crypto capital giants.

Lido DAO broke out of a falling wedge as momentum indicators shifted bullish. Whale accumulation rises sharply, with notable buys supporting the short-term recovery structure. Price action is testing resistance near $0.59–$0.60. Lido DAO (LDO) price is stabilizing after weeks of downside p

The broader cryptocurrency market is showing relative strength today, with both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading in the green. This

Bitcoin has seen significant whale activity as $415 million in BTC exited Coinbase, with 4,658 BTC transferred. This indicates renewed optimism and possible major buy activities, as purchases exceeded sales by 3,307 BTC, hinting at a favorable year-end market sentiment.

 A whale increases HYPE holdings on HyperLiquid by purchasing 108,501 tokens and keeping 10,030 staked for rewards. A whale has made a major investment in HYPE tokens on the HyperLiquid platform. The investor deposited $3 million in USDC and used most of it to acquire a large number of HYPE to

_A whale address tracked by Lookonchain exited leveraged short positions on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana worth more than $270 million._ A large crypto trader recently drew market attention after closing massive leveraged short positions across major digital assets. On-chain data showed fast p

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff frames BTC's return to $90k as a chance to de‑risk, while rising leverage and whale withdrawals leave direction unclear. Summary Peter Schiff reiterates his long‑standing bearish stance, calling the latest rally near $90,000 an opportunity for investors to cut Bitcoi