🔍🐳 Keith nailed it with $310 M of long positions: - 1,210 BTC ($109.5 M) - 32,474 ETH ($100.6 M) - 503,778 SOL ($69.9 M) - 14.26 M XRP ($29.9 M) His total earnings have topped $9.4 M.

#onchain 👇 CryptoQuant is tracking Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) since 2022. - **Open interest** = the total number of active futures contracts for an asset. - A **drop in OI** means positions are shrinking and capital is leaving the derivatives market. - This shift often signals the end of a rally, a cooling phase, and may foreshadow a period of stabilization or the birth of a new trend. #CryptoHeadlines

🧯 #AEVO Aevo: As part of AGP‑3, we've burned 69 million #AEVO—6.9 % of the total supply—to mark a fresh start and show our dedication to protecting the token’s value.

**Are tensions between the USA and Iran heading toward another military escalation?** - **Trump’s warning** – President Donald Trump said that if the Iranian military starts shooting at unarmed protesters, “we will hit them hard.” He hinted that the Iranian regime could collapse, sharing a video of the massive protests in Mashhad, Iran’s second‑largest city. - **Nationwide protests** – Sparked by the rial’s collapse and inflation, the unrest quickly turned into anti‑government demonstrations. Protesters have accused the regime of meddling in foreign policy, supporting armed groups and pursuing a nuclear program. Mass demonstrations are now happening in cities such as Mashhad and Tehran. - **Government response** – Authorities have cut internet access nationwide. Human‑rights groups report at least 34 – 45 people, including children, have been killed, and about 2,200 have been arrested, likely more. - **Leadership’s rebuttal** – Supreme Leader Khamenei told Trump to “focus on running his own country.” He warned that Iran will not yield to “vandalism” or tolerate agents backed by foreigners. The Foreign Ministry accuses the United States of inciting violence and terrorism. - The judiciary declared “zero leniency” for anyone who “helps the enemy.” - The army’s chief threatened preventive action against Washington’s “threat rhetoric.” **Previously:** - Mexico - Venezuela - Crypto headlines (Feel free to share, comment, or ask questions below.)

🇷🇺 Russian stablecoin #A7A5—pegged to the ruble—is now the fastest‑growing stablecoin. 🛑 In related news, the EU has imposed a ban on all transactions involving A7A5.

🪙 Monero is back at the top of the private‑coin scene, inching toward its all‑time high as the Zcash ecosystem hits snags. XMR has broken the $460 mark—only 15 % below its 2015 peak of $542—and has been outpacing rivals for several weeks. This shift reverses the late‑2025 trend, when Zcash dominated and Monero faced technical and reputational hurdles.

❌🇲🇽 The U.S. is preparing to launch military strikes against Mexican cartels soon. ⚡️ Crypto Headlines

Remember that infamous “clown” everyone calls *The Hare* in the pyramid‑scheme scene? He started his own pyramid, and now the latest launch, ZeroHype, is promising returns of up to 18 % a month. It’s just another scam—don’t get pulled into the MLM garbage pit.

The U.S. dollar slid to 78 rubles.

🔪 Short sellers are piling in—check the latest liquidation map! - With BTC surging past $101,000, SHORT positions will wipe out over **$5.92 billion** in liquidations. - A jump of ETH past $3,470 means SHORTs will face more than **$3.83 billion** in liquidations. Stay tuned for the crypto headlines.

Trump isn’t satisfied with sunk‑and‑captured ships anymore—he’s now ordering ground strikes against Mexican cartels. Stock up on popcorn, because what he’ll do to boost his rating won’t be subtle. 👀 Later today, the U.S. will release unemployment data and the Supreme Court will decide on the legality of Trump’s tariffs. Both could stir the markets, so it’s wise to stay on the fence for the moment. 😎 BTC open interest hits its lowest point since 2022. With little direction, the market may find a bottom and veer into a consolidation phase. Bitcoin is back below $90 k—what a moment. 🤗 Cathie Wood predicts that Trump could actively pump the crypto market before the fall congressional elections. That would be the dream. 😇 #cryptomorning

📉 Bitcoin slips below $90 k!

🚀 **Binance Futures Alert!** On **January 9, 2026**, pre‑market trading for the new **USDⓈ‑margined ZAMA/USDT perpetual contract** goes live. Get ready to trade before the market opens!

🐻 According to Willy Woo, it’s too soon to say Bitcoin’s 4‑year cycles are vanishing. Capital inflows into BTC are dropping in a familiar pattern. In the immediate past we saw only short‑term growth.

⚠️BTC Fear & Greed Index: 27 – Fear. 💸😱 #BTC

📈 **Friday Options Expiration – Total Value ≈ $2.22 B** **#BTC** - Face value: **$1.84 B** - Put/Call ratio: **1.05** - Max pain point: **$90 000** **#ETH** - Face value: **$384 M** - Put/Call ratio: **0.89** - Max pain point: **$3 100**

📍**BTC & ETH options hit big expiration on Deribit today!** - BTC options volume: **$1.87 B** - ETH options volume: **$397 M** 🔸 Key focus levels: - BTC: **$90 k** - ETH: **$3 100** Get in on the movement before the next round!

🚨 Trump has just announced a bombing campaign in Mexico. He said: “We’re going to hit the cartels on land. The cartels actually control Mexico.”

🔍 Metalpha has withdrawn 6,000 ETH (≈ $18.7 million) from Kraken.

🚨 A French tax‑service employee has been arrested for handing over confidential crypto‑investor data to organised crime. Investigators say the leaked information enabled targeted attacks, including a kidnapping attempt in Paris where assailants aimed at the CEO’s 2‑year‑old daughter. In 2025, France recorded more than ten high‑profile attacks on major crypto investors.