The post Bitcoin Dominance Suggests a Mini Altcoin Season in Early January 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The altcoin market continues to struggle, with Bitcoin dominance hovering near 59% and the Altcoin Season Index sitting close to 37. This signals that capital remains heavily concentrated in Bitcoin, leaving most altcoins under pressure despite pockets of optimism around ETFs and selective narratives. Market sentiment reflects this imbalance. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index …

The post Bitcoin Outlook 2026: Institutions Could Drive BTC Price to $170K, Says Michael Saylor appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is ending the year down nearly 10%, leaving many investors puzzled. 2025 was expected to be a big year for Bitcoin, with new milestones like spot Bitcoin ETFs, more interest from big institutions, and increased political attention. Despite this, the price hasn’t kept up, creating fear in the market. But Michael Saylor, co-founder of …

The post 10x Research Outlines Key Events That Could Move Crypto in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News With the crypto market cap near $3.04 trillion, investors are already looking ahead to 2026. Instead of hype, the focus is now on key dates, policy moves, and rule changes that could shape the next market phase. 10x Research, led by Markus Thielen, breaks the year down quarter by quarter, highlighting moments that could drive …

The post Are Stablecoins About to Overtake ACH Payments in 2026? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Stablecoins are no longer just a tool for crypto traders. They are on track to challenge one of the most important payment systems in the U.S. financial system. In its latest annual predictions report, Galaxy Digital said stablecoins could surpass the ACH in transaction volume by 2026, pointing to rapid growth in both usage and …

The post At Least Five Crypto Treasury Firms Face Asset Sales or Closure in 2026, Galaxy Says appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The rapid rise of crypto treasury companies could be facing its real test soon. In its annual report, Galaxy Digital warned that five or more Digital Asset Treasury companies (DATs) could soon be forced to sell assets, merge with larger players, or shut down altogether as market conditions tighten. The report points to growing pressure …

The post Ethereum’s TVL Could Explode in 2026 as Stablecoins and RWAs Expand appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum’s current market sentiment remains mixed. While on-chain adoption and institutional interest continue to grow, ETH’s price has struggled to reflect these improvements. Ether is trading near $2,924, down more than 12% over the past year, suggesting that strengthening fundamentals have yet to translate into short-term price momentum. Despite this disconnect, analysts and industry leaders …

The post Predicting the “Best Crypto to Buy”—Why Digitap ($TAP) Dominates All 2026 Growth Forecasts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Digitap ($TAP) is an upstart fintech crypto presale project with a live banking product. Users can send, receive, store, save, invest, and spend both crypto and cash together in the same app. The project is making its way onto many investors’ lists of top altcoins to buy for 2026 because of its growth potential and …

The post XRP Price Struggles Despite $1B ETF Inflows, Analysts Explain Why appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP Price remains under pressure as the broader altcoin market continues to weaken. The token is trading near $1.84, down about 14% year-to-date and more than 17% over the past month. While long-term confidence in XRP has not faded, analysts agree that the current market lacks the strength to support a sustained move higher. XRP …

The post XRP Price Prediction For 2026 if Bitcoin Hits $250K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After a slow year for the crypto market, focus is now shifting to 2026, especially for XRP. Crypto analyst Austin Hilton believes Bitcoin’s next move could play a key role in what happens next. Bitcoin makes up nearly 60% of the entire crypto market, which means its price often sets the direction for everything else. …

The post Ethereum Treasury Giant BitMNR Stakes $219M in ETH appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The world’s largest Ethereum treasury firm, BitMNR, has officially entered Ethereum staking for the first time, marking a major shift in how large ETH holders manage their assets.  On-chain data shows the firm deposited around 74,880 ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system, worth nearly $219 million. Bitmine Stakes $219 Million in Ethereum According to on-chain data …