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Risk assets experienced a wave of capital outflows in January, including memecoins — the assets most speculative in the market. Below is the performance overview of the top memecoins over the past 4 weeks.
Dogecoin: Downtrend continues into January 2026
Dogecoin maintains its downward trend through January 2026

BONK initially showed positive structural changes in early January, but momentum quickly waned, leading to an 18.77% decline. Despite occasional recoveries, market trends suggest a continued downward trajectory amidst high selling pressure, with significant potential support levels around 0.0000064 USD.

Japan used to be a paradise for cheap borrowing transactions to invest for high returns. Investors could borrow yen at extremely low interest rates, buy almost any asset with higher yields, hedge just enough to "be responsible," and assume that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) would keep fluctuations at a low level.

In January, prediction markets recorded over $12 billion in trading volume, reaching an all-time high. Kalshi, Polymarket, Opinion, and Probable each surpassed $1 billion, indicating strong demand for event outcome betting platforms. The sector generated over $11 million in on-chain fees, led by Opinion at $6.14 million. During this period, several new platforms launched, expanding options for users and increasing overall market activity. The growth was driven by increased interest in decentralized prediction markets and the desire for more transparent and accessible betting mechanisms. Overall, January marked a record-breaking month for prediction markets, highlighting their rising popularity and potential for future expansion.

Vitalik Buterin shared his trading strategy on Polymarket, focusing on markets in "crazy mode" and betting against extreme scenarios. He has invested $440,000, gaining $70,000 in profit. However, he warned about oracle security risks after a significant incident involving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

As of the time this article was written, Bitcoin (BTC) has retreated to the $78,000 range, and Ethereum (ETH) also failed to maintain its previous upward momentum. Broadly, large-cap tokens have all turned red throughout the week, causing the optimistic market sentiment to gradually become fragile.
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The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant fluctuations recently, with major coins losing value and investor confidence wavering. Many traders are watching the support levels closely, hoping for a rebound, while others are preparing for further declines. The overall market capitalization has decreased, and volatility remains high as new developments and regulatory news continue to influence prices.

The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned UK crypto exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for allegedly aiding transactions related to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), marking a first for such punitive action against an entire exchange in connection to Iran's economy.

Hong Kong legislator Ng is supporting Web3 and digital assets, emphasizing turning the city into a crypto financial hub with stablecoin laws and regulations for exchanges. He hopes Hong Kong will become a bridge between global financial and technological systems.

Zcash (ZEC) faces continued selling pressure, dropping 13% over the week. Currently trading around $322, market sentiment shows weakness, and further declines could see prices fall to $200. Key support at $310 is critical, with increased short positions in the derivatives market indicating bearish expectations. Investors should monitor the support levels closely, as a breakdown could accelerate the decline. Technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, and traders are advised to exercise caution. The overall market environment remains uncertain, with external factors potentially influencing future movements.

Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped to an all-time low compared to gold (XAU) in January. According to some analysts, this is creating a more attractive buying opportunity than the period just before the 2015–2017 growth cycle.
The shift from gold to Bitcoin may begin in February
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The AI agent on Moltbook is testing self-revenue generation to cover operational costs through four main strategies: participating in low-risk prediction markets, issuing tokens, performing micro-tasks, and optimizing costs via response caching.