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Billionaire Ray Dalio argues that the global monetary order is deteriorating, transitioning from trade wars to "capital wars," as nations hesitate to hold U.S. debt. He suggests a shift to hard currencies, evidenced by the rise in gold investments amidst geopolitical uncertainties.

Alex Thorn from Galaxy Research notes an unnoticed ETH/BTC death cross, signaling potential underperformance for Ethereum amidst a broader market downturn. Ethereum has experienced sharper losses compared to Bitcoin, affecting altcoin dynamics.

Solana's staking ratio has achieved a record 70%, equating to $60 billion in staked SOL. Additionally, the market cap for real-world assets on Solana has surpassed $1 billion. Despite recent inflows, the overall crypto market is down, influenced by tariff concerns and cautious trading sentiment.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has overtaken Monero (XMR) in market capitalization, reaching $11.47 billion despite a 2.13% price drop. Monero's value fell 10.9% due to declining interest in privacy coins, leading BCH to gain ground amid broader market volatility.

The essay discusses Mike McGlone's perspective on the critical Bitcoin versus gold chart for 2026, suggesting a potential market crash akin to those in 2008, 1973, and 1929 due to a breakdown in key financial ratios.

Crypto assets are declining, with Shiba Inu seeing a notable drop in open interest and trading volumes. Despite a slight rebound, market sentiment remains cautious as traders await clearer catalysts for movement. The altcoin market's direction largely hinges on Bitcoin's performance.

Strategy Inc. has increased its Bitcoin holdings to over 700,000 BTC, acquiring 22,305 BTC for $2.13 billion. The average cost per Bitcoin is now nearly $76,000, funded by a recent equity offering that raised $2.125 billion.

The XRP Ledger is set to activate five crucial amendments in the next week, addressing various bugs related to escrow accounting, keylet fields, and transaction processes. Node operators must act to avoid being amendment-blocked, which would prevent them from processing transactions and participating in the consensus.

XRP has experienced a drastic price decline, dropping below $2 and resulting in significant liquidations for bullish traders. Increased selling pressure and weak demand have led to concerns about further losses, while potential growth in Ripple's USD stablecoin volume may provide a future bullish catalyst.

An untouched Bitcoin address recently moved 909.38 BTC, valued at $84.62 million, to a new wallet, raising questions about the move's purpose. The funds, untouched since 2011-2012, signal the holder's awareness of current technical circumstances in the market.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will appear on the All-In Podcast with Jason Calacanis on January 21 at the USA House in Davos. Calacanis, a known critic of Ripple, has previously labeled XRP as contrary to crypto's decentralized nature, raising questions about their discussion.

Bitcoin faces a downturn as investor interest wanes, highlighted by a significant $394.68 million outflow from Bitcoin ETFs. Despite this, long-term institutional interest remains strong, with BlackRock's ETF still attracting capital amidst overall market caution.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper predicts Bitcoin could rise to $250,000 in six months and ultimately reach $10 million, driven by currency replacement amid inflation and debt. Despite past prediction delays, Draper maintains his bullish outlook, asserting regulatory changes will support this growth.

XRP Ledger Validator Vet expresses optimism about zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) enhancing privacy and scalability on the XRPL. Ripple's Aanchal Malhotra emphasizes progress toward programmable privacy, which enables selective information disclosure while maintaining user confidentiality and supporting interoperability and scalability.

Peter Schiff critiques Bitcoin's recent underperformance compared to gold, predicting a potential crash due to a key technical indicator close to forming. Bitcoin's price must recover to around $101,000 to avoid further decline, raising uncertainties in the market.

Canadian billionaire Frank Giustra argues that Bitcoin is easier to confiscate than gold due to its transparent design and reliance on digital systems. While he acknowledges Bitcoin's vulnerabilities, he believes it can still appreciate in value despite concerns about its promotion driven by greed and FOMO.