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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.

Mike McGlone, Bloomberg’s strategist, warns that Bitcoin's performance may decline significantly, reverting to levels last seen during its early downturns. He cites a critical chart drop against gold and predicts a potential 50% crash linked to macroeconomic factors and equity risk.

Peter Brandt warns that altcoins may suffer as trust in fiat currencies erodes, advocating that Bitcoin has overtaken gold as a store of value. He notes Bitcoin's unique historical patterns of growth and decline, suggesting the current cycle is still declining.

A notable whale has invested over $2 million in Dogecoin with 10x leverage while simultaneously shorting DASH. Despite current losses and volatility in the DOGE market, the whale anticipates a potential reversal in altcoin trends.

Shiba Inu's lead ambassador, Shytoshi Kusama, remains silent on X since early December, raising expectations for updates. Developer Kaal Dhairya emphasized plans to support users affected by a recent incident, while team member Lucie highlighted the importance of commitment and participation in the evolving SHIB ecosystem.

Michael Burry, renowned for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, praised Bitcoin’s role in charitable donations, particularly for the nonprofit Little Wishes, which helps seriously ill children. Despite his past criticisms of Bitcoin, he highlighted its potential to attract younger donors for philanthropic causes.

803.78 million XRP is currently locked in ETFs, reflecting increasing institutional interest despite stagnant market prices. XRP's price has recently dipped, prompting a test of support around $2, while Ripple seeks regulatory expansion in the EU.