Why Whales Are Buying FLOKI, PEPE, SHIB

Whale transactions worth over $100,000 in FLOKI (CRYPTO: FLOKI), PEPE (CRYPTO: PEPE), and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) exploded by 950%, 620%, and 111% respectively this week, as meme coins added $14 billion in market cap in 2026.

Meme Coins Dominate Whale Activity Rankings

Market intelligence firm Santiment tracked a surge in transactions worth $100,000 or more—the type of size that indicates institutional or wealthy individual investors rather than retail traders.

Meme coins dominated this activity, taking four of the top ten spots among all crypto projects with at least $500 million market caps.

FLOKI on Ethereum led with a 950% surge, followed by PEPE at 620% and FLOKI on BNB at 550%.

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Crypto Has Stopped Trying To Be Exciting And That’s The Bull Case

If you’ve been watching crypto recently, you may have noticed something unusual. The headlines are quieter. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) prices are moving in relatively narrow ranges, and volatility has slowed compared to past cycles. For casual observers, this might feel like stagnation. For investors who have been in the market for years, it is more likely a sign that crypto is entering a new, more sustainable phase.

The market has spent the last decade thriving on excitement. Flashy rallies, overnight stories of huge profits, and viral memes dominated the narrative. Today, most of that energy has faded. It may feel boring, but beneath the surface, important…

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Trump Has His Fed Chair Pick But Won’t Tell Anyone—Here’s What We Know

President Donald Trump told The New York Times he has decided on the next Federal Reserve Chair but won’t disclose the name, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said rate cuts are “the only ingredient missing” for stronger economic growth.

Trump Has Decision But Won’t Name His Pick

Trump said during a Wednesday night interview that he has a decision in mind but hasn’t discussed it with anyone. 

When asked about National Economic Council leader Kevin Hassett, Trump declined to comment but called Hassett “certainly one of the people that I like.”

Kalshi prediction markets show Kevin Warsh at 41%, Kevin Hassett at 39%, and Fed Governor Christopher Waller at 12% as top…

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Bitcoin Back Above $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways

Bitcoin is back above $90,000 on Thursday afternoon as crypto markets look to digest their early-year gains.

Notable Statistics:

Coinglass data shows 132,723 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $455.54 million.       

In the past 24 hours, top gainers include JasmyCoin, Bittensor and Lighter.

Notable Developments:

Trader Notes: Michael van de Poppe said Bitcoin is showing a constructive bounce, holding its 21-day moving average, forming a higher low, and attracting steady buying. If daily closes hold, a retest of $94,000 is likely, with a breakout potentially opening the door to $100,000.

Daan Crypto Trades noted that early-year Bitcoin price action is typically…

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Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million By 2050, New Report Says

VanEck released a new report on Bitcoin’s long-term capital market assumptions today, projecting strong growth over the next several decades and outlining how institutional investors might use the asset in diversified portfolios.

The report, authored by VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel and Senior Analyst Patrick Bush, models BTC reaching $2.9 million per coin by 2050 under a base-case scenario. 

This represents a 15% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from today’s prices. The model assumes BTC captures 5–10% of global trade and becomes a reserve asset making up 2.5% of central bank balance sheets.

Bitcoin at $53.4 million per coin in…

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2026 Could Be Make-or-Break Year For Crypto: Report

The U.S. is entering what may be the most favorable policy environment for crypto since the industry emerged, as President Donald Trump’s second term accelerates deregulation across financial markets and pulls digital assets closer to the center of the U.S. financial system, according to a new outlook from TD Cowen’s Washington Research Group.

The report, shared with Bitcoin Magazine, characterizes 2026 as a rare convergence of aligned regulators, political will, and market momentum, creating a short window in which crypto firms could secure lasting policy gains. 

Those gains, however, are not guaranteed to endure. TD Cowen repeatedly warned in its report that many…

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Could A Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Crash Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is trading near $90,000, extending a fall-off after spending several days above $92,000. The crypto now faces a fresh macro test as markets brace for a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could land Friday on the legality of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.

The case centers on tariffs imposed in early 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a 1977 statute typically used for sanctions during national emergencies. 

Trump used the law to justify “Liberation Day” tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% on global imports, alongside targeted duties on China, Canada, and Mexico tied to fentanyl trafficking concerns. 

His administration argued that…

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Bitcoin Could Drop To $50,000 In 2026 If Equity Markets Stay Volatile, Bloomberg Strategist Warns

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling around $90,000 support as Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone warns BTC could revisit $50,000 in 2026 if equity market volatility picks up.

McGlone Links Bitcoin Risk To Gold’s Historic Surge

McGlone’s thesis centers on an unusual pattern: gold rallied faster in 2025 than any year since 1979, yet stock market volatility stayed extremely low during that same period. Historically, these conditions don’t last.

When gold surges while volatility remains suppressed, it typically signals that turbulence is coming. 

McGlone argues that if volatility returns to equity markets in 2026, Bitcoin will get hit alongside stocks because it trades like a…

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ZEC Crashes 16%: What Happened To The ‘XRP Killer’?

Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) crashed 16% to $394 after the entire Electric Coin Company development team resigned on Wednesday.

What Happened Between ECC And Bootstrap

CEO Josh Swihart announced the mass resignation on X, stating the team was constructively discharged after Bootstrap changed employment terms in ways that prevented them from performing their duties effectively.

Swihart named four Bootstrap board members—Zaki Manian, Christina Garman, Alan Fairless, and Michelle Lai—as being misaligned with Zcash’s mission. 

The team is forming a new company to continue development work on privacy-focused payments.

Bootstrap countered that the dispute centers on legal compliance, not mission…

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