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Bitcoin is hovering at a critical demand zone as the market braces for the possibility of further downside. After losing the $87,000 level, price action remains fragile, with buyers struggling to regain control and sell-side pressure intensifying during rebounds. The broader risk-off mood frames the latest drop as a response to growing macro uncertainty rather than a purely technical move. Related Reading Rising political instability in the United States appears to have acted as the near-term trigger. Prediction markets now place the probability of a new government shutdown at roughly 78%, with federal funding set to expire on January 30,…

A crypto analyst has identified a recurring chart pattern centered on a 173-day cycle that previously preceded a major price expansion for XRP. Based on this pattern, the expert suggests that XRP may be approaching a similar price rally if the trend plays out as expected.  XRP Historical Pattern Signals Powerful Upside Move A crypto analyst who goes by ‘Bird’ on X has drawn attention to a recurring pattern on XRP’s daily chart. His analysis compares XRP’s current price formation with the pattern that preceded the 2025 breakout, highlighting a nearly identical time cycle and chart structure.  Related Reading On…

My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They’ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world. I was exposed to the…

Fcafotodigital | E+ | Getty ImagesThe IRS kicked off the 2026 tax season on Monday, and filers will see changes from President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” that could impact their 2025 returns.About 164 million individual tax returns are expected before the April 15 deadline, and many could receive bigger tax refunds after Trump’s 2025 legislation, experts say.   “The size of refunds is a major political topic” with the 2026 midterm election approaching, Andrew Lautz, director of tax policy for the Bipartisan Policy Center, a nonprofit think tank, told reporters during a call on Thursday. Read more CNBC personal finance coverageTypically,…

Rick Rieder, chief investment officer of fixed income for BlackRock Inc., speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview.. Photographer: Christopher Goodney/Bloomberg© 2018 Bloomberg Finance LPA new frontrunner has emerged to lead the Federal Reserve, and his selection could fundamentally shift how the central bank sets policy. Prediction market Polymarket now places BlackRock’s Rick Rieder firmly in the lead, a move that would put a market veteran, not an academic economist, in charge of steering interest rates at a moment when the Fed faces intense political pressure and heightened scrutiny. His rise isn’t just a personnel story; it’s a potential pivot point…

Chris Burniske, cofounder of Placeholder VC and former crypto lead at Ark Invest, is mapping out where he would consider stepping back into Bitcoin if the market keeps sliding, after earning fresh credit on X for calling major turning points this cycle. His framework lands in the mid-$80,000s down to the low-$50,000s, while a separate technical view from analyst Aksel Kibar points to a broader “base building” process with support clustered in the mid-$70,000s. Price Levels Where To Buy Bitcoin Burniske wrote that he is “not a buyer yet,” but outlined several price areas he’s monitoring. In his view, roughly…

Silver prices have surged 250% over the last year. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)Copyright 2012 AP. All rights reserved.By one measure, silver has caught up to gold. And then some.The gold-to-silver ratio (the price of an ounce of gold divided by the price of an ounce of silver) has dropped below 50 for the first time since March 2012. In simple terms, that means silver is trading at its highest level relative to gold in nearly 14 years amidst a rally that has seen gold rise by more than 80% over the last year to $5,100 an ounce while silver has surged…

Despite escalating political pressure from President Donald Trump, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its policy meeting this week. Amid a somewhat softening labor market, inflation pressures and an uncertain geopolitical landscape, futures market pricing is implying almost no chance of a rate cut, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch gauge. The Fed’s pause may disappoint Americans eager for lower debt payments, according to Matt Schulz, LendingTree’s chief credit analyst. “Even so, rates on several types of loans are at their lowest levels in years and are likely to keep falling, at least for a little while longer,” Schulz said. “That’s welcome news…

Gold shone brightly today, racing to a new high while crypto took the back seat, and the gap between the two assets opened wide. Related Reading On Monday, the precious metal moved past the $5,000 mark, registering a price point market sentinels had not witnessed before. Bitcoin, by contrast, failed to keep pace and traded well below its recent highs. Gold Hits Record Levels Safe-haven demand pushed gold sharply higher. Prices were up above $5k an ounce and inked roughly $5,110 at the peak. Silver, for its part, did not go unnoticed, jumping to fresh peaks near $107/ounce. Source: Gold…

President Donald Trump reiterated last week his call to temporarily limit credit card interest rates. But experts say consumers already have a powerful way to get better rates — improve their credit score.”I’m asking Congress to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, and this will help millions of Americans save for a home,” Trump said Wednesday during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Analysts say it’s unlikely Congress will act on this. After Trump first called for a rate cap earlier this month, analysts at policy research and political forecasting firm Capital…