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XRP is quietly going through one of its most dramatic supply changes in years, and it is happening away from price charts and headlines. The real change is happening in crypto exchanges, as on-chain data shows a steady and persistent drawdown of XRP balances on these platforms. 

The latest data from CryptoQuant highlights just how pronounced this trend has become, with exchange reserves now sitting at their lowest level in several years.

Exchange Reserves Breakdown After Year-End

The pattern of XRP exodus on crypto exchanges is visible on major trading venues, particularly Binance, which accounts for a large share of XRP liquidity. The CryptoQuant chart tracking the amount of XRP held on crypto exchange Binance shows a clear back-and-forth movement through 2024 and 2025, which eventually culminated in a sharp drop into early 2026. 

Between 2024 and early 2025, centralized crypto exchanges collectively held well above 3 billion XRP in their reserves. That figure has since fallen to the 2 billion XRP range in late 2025, with some brief spikes that were quickly reversed. Interestingly, the most recent data shows that exchange balances have fallen further at the beginning of 2026.

However, XRP balances on Binance were still elevated as 2025 came to a close, holding steady above 2 billion XRP tokens through the final trading days of the year. At the time of writing, on-chain data from CryptoQuant shows that the total XRP has dropped to about 1.85 billion tokens, down from roughly 2.65 billion XRP on December 31, 2025. That represents an exit of nearly 800 million XRP from the exchange within the first five days of 2026.

Glassnode Data Shows Even Fewer Tokens On Exchanges

An even tighter picture of XRP’s exchange supply can be seen through Glassnode data highlighted on X by an account known as BULLRUNNERS. A chart shared on X by BULLRUNNERS shows that XRP balances across all exchanges may be far lower than many traders realize. 

Reacting to the data, the account noted that only 1.44 billion XRP is left on crypto exchanges. The chart shows a steep drop in XRP reserves from above 1.53 billion XRP to 1.44 billion XRP within the most recent trading sessions.

Reduced supply on exchanges can affect price reactions and is bullish for cryptocurrencies, at least in theory. Interestingly, XRP price’s action is starting to react to the outflows, amongst other factors, in the past 48 hours. 

At the time of writing, XRP is now back above $2 and is trading at $2.15. The significance of the ongoing exchange outflows becomes clearer when they are considered alongside the steady inflows into Spot XRP ETFs, which, so far, have not recorded a single day of net outflows since launch.

2025 was a remarkable year for XRP, as the altcoin experienced multiple milestones, including the launch of Spot ETFs and the conclusion of the Ripple vs. the US SEC lawsuit, which led to one of its significant rallies in the year. Although XRP has seen massive growth, analysts still believe that investing in the token in 2026 could still be considered early.

XRP Positioning In A Maturing Market

While XRP has been a topic of discussion in the cryptocurrency space for many years, mounting data indicate that an investment made in 2026 might still be in the early phases of its wider adoption cycle. 

This prediction made by Moon Lambo on the X platform is majorly focused on the demand for the altcoin and the substantial growth of the Spot XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). With institutional use cases growing, regulatory clarity improving, and on-chain activity continuing to evolve, the XRP architecture is just now starting to take shape. 

Moon Lambo stated that the total net assets of all XRP ETFs have reached a whopping $1.37 billion. Interesting, the massive figure was achieved in less than 2 months after its launch, with only 5 spot ETFs live in the market. 

According to the expert, this indicates that ETFs have consumed roughly 0.7% supply in circulation in about 34 days, which also represents a 1.14% of the market cap of the leading altcoin. However, Moon Lambo expects the XRP Spot ETFs to continue in the next 3 to 10 years, and the 0.7% of supply held by the funds would become extremely larger.

The notable growth in the funds comes at a time when the cryptocurrency market is facing steady suppression due to the massive liquidation event that occurred on October 10. Since the event, Moon Lambo stated that the market sentiment continues to remain in extreme fear.

During the period, capital persistently flowed into XRP Spot ETFs despite the market volatility. At the same time, there have been several weeks of sharp withdrawals for Bitcoin and Ethereum counterparts.

2026 Might Mark The Beginning For Investors

The analyst also expects this type of demand to occur on the crypto native side of things, especially exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. All of this is taking place at a time when the altcoin’s fundamentals are stronger than ever. In such a scenario, Moon Lambo is confident that the price of the token will continue to rise.

Related Reading: Ripple Dev Says Get Ready For 2026, All The New Things Coming For XRP

Given its 14 years of existence, XRP is considered a clear winner in the ever-evolving crypto space. In spite of its remarkable growth over the years, the expert declares that those interested in the altcoin in 2026 are still early. “Even if it doesn’t feel like it right now, you’re early,” Moon Lambo added.

Another instance to support the claim is that the great majority of the adoption that will take place has not yet happened. As a result, Moon Lambo predicted that the best is yet to come, suggesting that the token will undergo massive growth in the upcoming years.

Crypto pundit SMQKE has drawn the community’s attention to the possibility that the proposed digital euro is using XRP. This comes as the XRP Ledger continues to gain more utility, which is a positive for the altcoin. 

How The Digital Euro Has Ties To XRP

In an X post, SMQKE highlighted the ties between the proposed digital euro, which is expected to launch by 2029, and XRP. The DLT pilot program will allegedly be used to issue this Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Meanwhile, Axiology is the XRPL-based technological layer for the DLT Transactional Settlement System (DLT TSS), which indicates a potential connection between the digital euro and the token. 

Furthermore, SMQKE noted that the DLT is working on a secondary market for tokenized securities, which is also a positive for the crypto and the Ledger. Despite the ties between the digital euro and XRP, the European Central Bank (ECB) has yet to say whether it will launch the CBDC on any public blockchain, including the Ledger. 

The Ledger is already home to several stablecoins, including Ripple’s RLUSD and Circle’s USDC, which are natively issued on the network. Meanwhile, Schuman’s EURØP, a MiCA-compliant and euro-backed stablecoin, is also issued on the Ledger. The issuance of these stablecoins on the network is bullish for the token because it could boost the altcoin’s adoption as the native token of the Ledger. 

Notably, the Ledger developers are also working on several updates to help onboard institutions onto the network. This includes privacy tools to ensure that these institutions can move their funds on-chain without being monitored. These developers are also working to eliminate the risk posed by quantum computing by introducing quantum-resistant code on the Ledger. 

“The Global Financial System Is Running On XRP”

In an X post, crypto pundit Jake Claver declared that the global financial system runs on XRP and that big banks are quietly accumulating the altcoin because they know what is coming. He further noted that one the altcoin can power multiple cross-border transactions daily and that several companies will soon need it to survive in global trade. “The writing is on the wall. Get ready or get left behind,” Claver added.

However, popular community member Crypto Eri countered Claver’s statement, suggesting that banks do not need to hold the token for these transactions. She stated that Ripple facilitates ODL for payment providers using XRP in liquidity corridors. Crypto Eri further remarked that this includes an optional Ripple-managed wallet that the user dips into on demand without exposure to the altcoin. In line with this, she said that banks don’t quietly accumulate for payments but instead use the Ripple payments solution.

At the time of writing, the altcoin’s price is trading at around $2.13, up over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

The broader cryptocurrency market seems to be slowly turning bullish, with the price of Bitcoin reclaiming the $92,000 mark after weeks of trading beneath the level. Despite a rebound, a key metric shows that massive BTC inflows to the Binance exchange have not yet slowed down as whale activity heats up.

Whale-Sized Bitcoin Inflows Hit Binance

While the market is regaining upside traction, Bitcoin is experiencing a persistent and notable shift in exchange activity. In a CryptoQuant quicktake, Maartunn, a market expert and investor, has outlined a steady uptick in flows to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and there are increasingly whale-sized transfers.

Typically, such movement of BTC raises questions about a potential sell-off, strategic positioning, or preparing for volatility. However, considering the current market state, these major players may be gearing up for the market’s next phase rather than sitting on the sidelines. 

Maartunn determined the shift in exchange activity after examining the Bitcoin Inflow Mean metric on the monthly time frame. The key metric shows the average BTC per inflow transaction, which is signaling that larger holders are now more active on the Binance crypto exchange. As seen in the chart, the Monthly Inflow Mean to Binance increased to 21.7 BTC in December 2025. 

It is worth noting that the metric has been rising in the last 2 years, moving from 0.86 BTC in early January 2024 to 21.7 BTC in 2026. To put into context, this growth represents a 34x increase in the average size of each deposit. Maartunn highlighted that this trend started accelerating in early 2024, just around the period the Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) were approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC). 

The timing suggests that larger organizations may have begun using Binance as an exchange alongside institutional adoption. However, this could just be a coincidence. As a result of the persistent inflow to Binance from large holders, the expert declares that the crypto exchange is poisoning itself as a key venue for whale flows.

BTC Purchase Firing Up Among Large Holders

Bitcoin accumulation among large holders or whales has also increased sharply lately. NoLimit, the analyst who predicted the Bitcoin bottom at $16,000 and its top at $126,000 in October 2025, reported that the cohort scooped up around 270,000 BTC, valued at roughly $23 billion over the past 30 days. This represents 1.3% of BTC’s total supply, and it is the largest net purchase from the investors in the last 13 years.

A key development in this buying activity is the period during which it is being conducted. Historically, this kind of whale concentration has occurred during uncertain times rather than at clear tops. While most individuals are preoccupied with other things and aren’t paying attention to inflows, this type of placement takes place quietly.

NoLimit stated that this does not mean that BTC gets to move upward tomorrow, but it does imply that investors with the longest time horizons are aggressively increasing their exposure. Meanwhile, investors in shitcoins are complaining about the coins not moving upward.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the network has effectively “solved” the blockchain trilemma: decentralization, consensus, and high bandwidth, arguing that the missing ingredients are now live on mainnet or within reach as zero-knowledge Ethereum virtual machines (ZK-EVMs) move toward production use.

In a Jan. 3 post on X, Buterin framed the moment around two technical developments: PeerDAS, which he said is now live on Ethereum mainnet, and ZK-EVMs, which he described as being at an “alpha stage” with “production-quality performance” while “remaining work is safety.”

“These are not minor improvements; they are shifting Ethereum into being a fundamentally new and more powerful kind of decentralized network,” Buterin wrote. “To see why, let’s look at the two major types of p2p network so far.”

Buterin drew a contrast between early peer-to-peer systems that could scale throughput but lacked agreement on shared state, and blockchains that achieved robust consensus but paid for it with constrained bandwidth. He pointed to BitTorrent as a model of decentralized distribution without consensus, and to Bitcoin as a model of decentralization and consensus that keeps bandwidth low because “it’s not ‘distributed’ in the sense of work being split up, it’s replicated.”

Ethereum Will Solve The Blockchain Trilemma

The claim, in Buterin’s telling, is that Ethereum is entering a third category. “Now, Ethereum with PeerDAS (2025) and ZK-EVMs (expect small portions of the network using it in 2026), we get: decentralized, consensus and high bandwidth,” he said. “The trilemma has been solved — not on paper, but with live running code, of which one half (data availability sampling) is on mainnet today, and the other half (ZK-EVMs) is production-quality on performance today — safety is what remains.”

Buterin cast this as the culmination of a multi-year roadmap rather than a sudden breakthrough. He described it as a “10-year journey,” pointing back to early data availability sampling research and noting that ZK-EVM efforts began around 2020. The arc of his argument is that data availability sampling changes what a decentralized network can safely publish and verify at scale, while ZK-EVMs change how nodes can validate execution, shifting validation toward proof-based verification as the technology matures.

Looking ahead, Buterin laid out an approximate timeline for how he expects the vision to roll out over the next four years. In 2026, he expects “large non-ZKEVM-dependent gas limit increases” tied to BALs and ePBS, alongside what he described as the first opportunities to run a ZK-EVM node.

From 2026 through 2028, he anticipates a sequence of changes, gas repricings, adjustments to state structure, moving execution payloads into blobs, and other steps, aimed at making higher gas limits safe. Between 2027 and 2030, he expects “large further gas limit increases,” with ZK-EVMs becoming “the primary way to validate blocks on the network.”

He also flagged what he called a “third piece” of the puzzle: distributed block building. The long-term goal, he wrote, is a world where “the full block is never constituted in one single place,” though he stressed it “will not be necessary for a long time.” The nearer-term focus is distributing “meaningful authority in block building,” either through in-protocol mechanisms—he floated expanding FOCIL as a primary transaction channel—or through out-of-protocol systems such as distributed builder marketplaces.

For Buterin, distributing block building is not just an engineering preference but a risk and fairness question: he argued it would reduce the chance of “centralized interference with real-time transaction inclusion,” while creating “a better environment for geographical fairness.”

At press time, ETH traded at $3,164.

Bitcoin has pushed back above the $92,000 level after several days of steady buying pressure, offering investors a sense of short-term relief following weeks of choppy and directionless price action. The rebound suggests that demand has not fully disappeared, yet the broader technical picture remains unresolved.

Despite the recent strength, BTC is still trading below key structural levels that would normally confirm a sustained continuation of the broader uptrend, keeping market participants cautious about calling a definitive trend shift.

Adding complexity to the outlook, a recent CryptoQuant report by CryptoOnchain highlights a notable divergence in Binance flow data that deserves attention. The analysis compares the average size of Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals on the exchange since October and points to a growing imbalance beneath the surface. On one side, the average inflow size has increased sharply, implying that larger holders are moving more BTC onto exchanges. On the other, average outflows remain subdued, signaling weaker accumulation behavior and limited movement into long-term storage.

This divergence introduces a potential headwind for price, as it suggests that selling capacity is building faster than conviction to hold. While price action has improved in the short term, on-chain flows indicate that the market may still be vulnerable if demand fails to strengthen further.

Bitcoin Whale Flows Signal Rising Supply Risk

The report points to a meaningful shift in how large Bitcoin holders are interacting with exchanges, and the change is not neutral. Data tracking the average size of deposits into Binance shows a sharp jump over recent months. Transactions flowing into the exchange are no longer clustered around smaller sizes; instead, they increasingly reflect much larger transfers.

This pattern is typically associated with whales positioning liquidity, a behavior that often precedes distribution rather than long-term holding. When large amounts of BTC are moved onto exchanges, it raises the probability that supply will soon be available to the market.

At the same time, the opposite side of the equation looks notably weak. Average withdrawal sizes have failed to recover meaningfully since their decline in October. While there has been a modest rebound, outflows remain far below previous levels, suggesting that large investors are not aggressively moving coins into cold storage. This lack of follow-through on withdrawals implies muted conviction in longer-term accumulation.

Taken together, these two trends form an uncomfortable divergence. Selling capacity appears to be growing, while evidence of strategic accumulation remains limited. This does not guarantee immediate downside, but it does tilt the risk profile against sustained upside momentum. As long as large inflows dominate and outflows stay suppressed, Bitcoin may struggle to build a durable rally without a clear improvement in underlying demand.

Price Stabilizes, But Structural Resistance Persists

Bitcoin’s weekly chart shows a market attempting to stabilize after a sharp correction, but still facing important structural hurdles. Price has reclaimed the $92,000 area, which places BTC back above a key horizontal level that previously acted as support during mid-2025. This recovery has eased immediate downside pressure and suggests buyers are defending the range rather than capitulating.

However, the broader trend remains mixed. Bitcoin is still trading below the declining short-term moving average, which has capped upside attempts since the November breakdown. This indicates that, despite the bounce, momentum has not fully shifted back in favor of bulls. The recovery so far resembles consolidation after a drawdown rather than a confirmed trend reversal.

From a structural perspective, the rising longer-term moving averages remain intact and well below the price. This signals that the macro uptrend from 2023 has not been invalidated. As long as BTC holds above the green moving average, the larger bullish structure remains technically preserved. That said, the distance between price and these longer-term supports has narrowed, reflecting reduced trend strength.

Volume has remained relatively muted during the rebound, suggesting that buying interest is cautious rather than aggressive. For Bitcoin to reassert bullish control, it would need to reclaim and hold above the short-term moving average with expanding volume. Until then, price action points to a fragile recovery within a broader consolidation phase.

Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

Visa-backed crypto cards recorded a sharp rise in consumer spending last year, with total net spend jumping 525% from January to December. According to data compiled from on-chain trackers, spending moved from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million by the end of December.

Major Cards Driving The Growth

Most of the rise was concentrated in a small group of cards. Data shows that EtherFi’s Visa card accounted for $55.4 million of the total, more than double second-place Cypher’s $20.5 million. The six cards tracked include offerings from GnosisPay, Cypher, EtherFi, Avici Money, Exa App, and Moonwell.

Spending Patterns And Data Source

Data from Dune Analytics shows the figures measure net spend on Visa-issued crypto cards run by blockchain projects partnering with Visa. The growth appears to be steady across the year rather than a single spike, with month-by-month net spend rising through 2025.

According to Polygon researcher @obchakevich_ on X Sunday, these numbers show that crypto cards are gaining traction with users and highlight how important crypto and stablecoins have become for Visa’s worldwide payment network.

. @Visa continues its expansion into crypto, steadily increasing spend volume through crypto cards such as @gnosispay, @ether_fi cash, @Cypher_HQ_, @AviciMoney, @Exa_App, @MoonwellDeFi card, and others.

Looking at the analytics for 6 crypto cards on Visa, we can see rapid… pic.twitter.com/Z5JzpBggI9

— Alex (@obchakevich_) January 4, 2026

What This Means For Payments

Analysts and researchers say this jump suggests some crypto cards are moving into regular everyday use for certain groups of customers. Based on reports, cardholders are using crypto balances to pay for routine purchases instead of always converting to fiat first. That shift could make stablecoins and crypto rails more relevant for payments firms and banks.

Visa Moves On Stablecoins And Advisory Work

Visa has been active on the stablecoin front and has signaled plans to support broader stablecoin infrastructure for payments. Reports show Visa launched initiatives to help banks and partners build out stablecoin solutions and set up advisory work around tokenized money late in 2025. Those moves line up with the card-use data, which some observers see as a practical test of crypto payment flows at scale.

Growth on a small set of cards does not mean mass adoption yet. Observers caution that regulation, consumer protection, and merchant acceptance remain key constraints. At the same time, the numbers do show that crypto-linked payments are no longer just a niche experiment; they are being used for real transactions by measurable groups of users.

Featured image from Cebuana Lhuillier, chart from TradingView

Криптосервисы 48 стран мира с этого года обязаны начать сбор информации о криптовалютных транзакциях. Государства-участницы Организации экономического сотрудничества и развития (OECD) намерены обмениваться этими данными ради увеличения налоговых сборов и соблюдения Международного налогового стандарта (CARF). Стандарт разработан OECD.

Гендиректор Galaxy Digital Майк Новограц (Mike Novogratz) назвал две криптовалюты, которые, по его мнению, «стоят на краю пропасти», то есть их курс может обрушиться до минимума: XRP и ADA.

За последнюю неделю инвесторы перевели на крупнейшую в мире по объемам торгов криптобиржу Binance почти $2,4 млрд в биткоинах и эфире. Приток монет может быть связан с желанием крупных держателей продать свои активы, предположили аналитики компании CryptoOnchain.

В 2025 году мошенники похитили у жителей США свыше $333 млн с помощью криптоматов. Такую статистику привело Федеральное бюро расследований (ФБР). Показатель значительно вырос по сравнению с предыдущими годами.

XRP enters the new year attempting to stabilize after one of its most difficult periods in recent memory. Throughout 2025, the asset faced persistent selling pressure, with repeated rallies failing as uncertainty and risk aversion dominated the broader crypto market. That backdrop makes the recent move notable: XRP has gained more than 15% over the past four days, suggesting that buyers are cautiously stepping back in after months of defensive positioning.

While price action alone is not enough to confirm a trend reversal, on-chain and derivatives data point to a meaningful shift in short-term dynamics. Insights shared by CryptoOnchain explain that Binance data shows a sharp improvement in XRP’s Taker Buy/Sell Ratio, with its 7-day moving average rising to 0.991—its highest reading since late November. This metric tracks the balance between aggressive buyers and sellers, offering insight into who is willing to cross the spread and dictate market direction.

The move toward the neutral 1.0 level suggests that sell-side aggression has eased materially. Instead of sellers dominating market orders, buyers are increasingly willing to execute at market prices, a behavior typically associated with improving confidence. Importantly, this shift is emerging after a prolonged bearish phase, rather than at local price highs.

The analysis suggests that XRP appears to be transitioning out of a purely defensive regime. Whether this develops into a sustained recovery will depend on follow-through in price, volume expansion, and the ability of buyers to maintain control as broader market conditions evolve.

XRP Derivatives Data Signals Early Shift in Market Control

The latest CryptoOnchain analysis points to a notable shift in XRP’s short-term market structure, with multiple signals suggesting that selling pressure is beginning to ease. Recent derivatives data points to a meaningful change in XRP’s short-term market structure, with several signals aligning for the first time in weeks.

After spending much of mid-December under clear bearish pressure, trader behavior now suggests a gradual sentiment reset. The improvement in aggressive order flow implies that pessimism has eased, allowing buyers to re-enter without immediately facing heavy sell-side resistance.

According to the analysis, the recent rise in the taker buy/sell ratio marks a clear change from the bearish conditions observed in mid-December. During that period, aggressive sellers dominated order flow, keeping XRP under constant pressure.

The current improvement indicates that traders are becoming more confident, with buyers increasingly willing to step in at market prices rather than waiting for deeper pullbacks. This behavior typically reflects a transition from fear-driven selling to more balanced positioning.

The report also notes that this shift aligns closely with XRP’s recent price recovery. Importantly, the rebound has been supported by active demand rather than thin liquidity, suggesting that buyers are absorbing supply more effectively. This dynamic reduces the probability of sharp sell-offs in the short term, as available sell-side liquidity is being met with real buying interest.

A key level highlighted in the analysis is the near-1.0 threshold in the ratio. Sustained strength beyond this zone would signal that buyers have gained clearer control over market flow, potentially setting the foundation for a more durable recovery phase rather than a temporary bounce.

Price Faces Key Resistance as Relief Rally Develops

XRP has staged a notable short-term recovery after months of persistent downside pressure, gaining momentum from the $1.85–$1.90 region and pushing back above $2.10. On the chart, this move stands out as the strongest bullish sequence since late October, signaling that sellers are losing control after an extended distribution phase. However, the broader structure remains fragile, and the rebound is best described as a relief rally rather than a confirmed trend reversal.

Price is still trading below the declining 100-day and 200-day moving averages, which now act as dynamic resistance near the $2.45–$2.60 zone. Historically, XRP has struggled to sustain upside moves while capped below these levels, suggesting that bulls must reclaim this area to shift the medium-term bias. The 50-day moving average is flattening, indicating that downside momentum is slowing, but it has not yet turned upward.

Volume behavior adds important context. While recent green candles show improved participation compared to December, volume remains well below the levels seen during prior impulse rallies. This implies cautious buying rather than aggressive accumulation. Structurally, the $1.85 level stands out as key support, closely aligned with the rising long-term moving average, which has so far prevented deeper breakdowns.

The current bounce improves sentiment, but confirmation will depend on whether the price can reclaim higher moving averages and sustain follow-through beyond short-term resistance.

Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

Массовое накопление первой криптовалюты крупными держателями, так называемыми китами, не более чем миф. Их активность переоценена из-за искажений, связанных с работой криптобирж, заявил эксперт CryptoQuant Хулио Морено (Julio Moreno).

Автор книги о личных финансах «Богатый папа, бедный папа» Роберт Кийосаки (Robert Kiyosaki) раскритиковал традиционное образование, назвав инвестиции в биткоин, эфир, золото и серебро лучшей защитой от массовых увольнений.

Глава отдела исследований VanEck Мэтью Сигел (Matthew Sigel) заявил, что риски глубокого падения цены биткоина в текущем рыночном цикле остаются ограниченными.

Bitcoin entered the geopolitical spotlight over the weekend after a report alleged Venezuela secretly accumulated as much as 600,000 BTC, coinciding with the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

A new Whale Hunting investigation landed just as Washington delivered its own shock to Caracas: over the weekend, US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and transported him to the United States, where he is expected to face federal charges in New York. Against that backdrop, the report makes a massive claim: that a Maduro-era shadow network may have stockpiled Bitcoin on a scale that would instantly rank among the biggest in the world.

The piece, published by Project Brazen’s Whale Hunting, says Alex Saab, long described as a key financial operator for the Maduro government, “may control $60 billion in Bitcoin” tied to the regime. If you translate that notional value into coins, the figure ricocheting around crypto X has been roughly 600,000–660,000 BTC, though that conversion is coming from social-media extrapolation rather than the report itself.

What We Know About The Venezuelan Bitcoin Reserve

Still, timing matters. The authors frame the US raid as the opening act and the money trail as the real second act. In one of the article’s bluntest passages, Whale Hunting puts it this way: “Nicolás Maduro is in US custody. Where is the money? His name is Alex Saab.”

The report does not present an on-chain attribution proving a $60 billion hoard. It says the allegation comes from HUMINT sources and “has not been confirmed through blockchain analysis.” That caveat is doing real work: the story is written as an intelligence-and-networks narrative, not a blockchain-forensics teardown.

What the authors do supply is a plausibility sketch based on Venezuela’s resource flows and historical BTC price bands. Venezuela exported “73.2 tons of gold in 2018 alone,” the report notes, roughly $2.7 billion at the time, and argues that converting even a fraction into Bitcoin when BTC traded between roughly $3,000 and $10,000 could yield outsized gains if held into the 2021 cycle peak.

They then outline an alleged operational pipeline: gold proceeds routed through Turkish and Emirati intermediaries, passed through mixers, and moved into cold wallets “beyond the reach of Western enforcement,” with access concentrated among a small group around Saab. The implied risk is simple: even if authorities can seize people, they may not be able to seize keys.

The Maduro capture immediately fused two storylines that usually live in different parts of the market’s brain: geopolitics and the strategic-bitcoin-reserve discourse. Former Bitwise exec and now ProCap CIO Jeff Park posted via X, “What if Venezuela is the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,” crystallizing the cynical version of that mash-up in a single sentence.

Others ran the arithmetic. Crypto commentator MartyParty (@martypartymusic) suggested: “With the assumed 600-660k $BTC added to the existing 328k in the US Government wallets the total of the SBR would be roughy 928k-988k. Very close to the projected 1m Bitcoin from the original Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Senate markups.”

At press time, Bitcoin traded at $92,558.

Новая фишинговая кампания нацелена на пользователей криптокошелька MetaMask. Об этом предупредил директор по безопасности китайской компании SlowMist под ником 23pds.

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Following the weekend pump, leading meme coins Dogecoin and Shiba Inu have emerged with double-digit gains in an attempt to show their dominance on the market. However, these leading meme coins have fallen short of other competitors when it comes to gains, showing rising profit opportunities in meme coins with lower market caps. Thus, this report takes a look at the meme coins that have outperformed both Dogecoin and Shiba Inu with better profit margins.

PEPE’s Outstanding 67% Run

After a prolonged downtrend, the PEPE meme coin re-emerged to the frontline with an incredible rally over the last week. CoinGecko data shows that PEPE’s price is up 67% in a 7-day period, making it the top gainer among the largest meme coins by market cap.

This rally resulted in over $1 billion added to the meme coin’s market cap during this time, and solidified its position as the third-largest meme coin by market cap. Its daily trading volume also ballooned above $1.2 billion during this time as investors rushed in to take advantage of the fast pump.

BONK Follows PEPE’s Lead

Similar to PEPE, the BONK meme coin also saw a rapid ascent that put it ahead of meme coins such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. In the same 7-day period, the BONK meme coin rose by over 46%, pushing its market cap above $1 billion, while its daily trading volume raced toward $500 million.

The optics around BONK have also been particularly bullish, given the rise in the Solana price as well. Solana saw approximately 8% week-on-week gains, pushing its price toward $135. As a result, meme coins domiciled on the Solana blockchain have witnessed major rebounds during this time.

PIPPIN Emerges From The Shadows To Dominate Meme Coin

Unlike PEPE and BONK, which were already established large-cap meme coins, PIPPIN is a complete underdog that has taken the market by storm. The meme coin was first created back in 2024, and “died” a quick death after its initial pump, until it was resurrected back in 2025.

Since then, the PIPPIN meme coin has continued to outperform, rising from a $20 million market cap to over $650 million at its peak. The price is up more than 1,000% in the last three months, and rose over 13% in the last week alone. While expectations have been that the PIPPIN price will see a quick dump like JELLYJELLY, it has held up, resting at over $500 million market cap at the time of this report.