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Cryptocurrency News 20 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Bitcoin price slips below $90,000 as ETF outflows and tariff jitters keep traders cautious

Bitcoin price slips below $90,000 as ETF outflows and tariff jitters keep traders cautious

Bitcoin fell 0.7% to $89,930 Wednesday, staying below $90,000 after dipping to $87,897 as risk aversion hit markets. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $479.7 million in net outflows on Jan. 20, with withdrawals from BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale funds. Ether dropped 1.3% to $2,990. Gold surged above $4,800 an ounce as investors sought safe havens amid renewed tariff threats from President Trump.
21 January 2026
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XRP price steadies near $1.94 as Binance adds Ripple’s RLUSD — what traders watch next

XRP price steadies near $1.94 as Binance adds Ripple’s RLUSD — what traders watch next

XRP rose about 1% to $1.94 Wednesday after a sharp weekly drop, as Binance set Jan. 22 for the launch of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and an XRP/RLUSD trading pair. Broader crypto markets stayed volatile after U.S. tariff threats, with bitcoin near $90,065 and ether at $2,994. RLUSD will debut with Ethereum support and monthly attestations. Trading in RLUSD pairs will be restricted in several jurisdictions, including the U.S.
21 January 2026
XRP price today: Ripple token slips below $2 as risk-off bites crypto ahead of Fed week

XRP price today: Ripple token slips below $2 as risk-off bites crypto ahead of Fed week

XRP fell below $2 to $1.90 early Wednesday, down 1.8% in 24 hours, with trading volume near $3.4 billion. Bitcoin hovered near $89,156 after slipping 2.2%, while ether dropped 4.6% to $2,965. The moves followed a sharp U.S. stock sell-off and renewed tariff threats from President Trump. Traders are watching the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting for signals on rates and the dollar.
21 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slides below $90,000 as tariff fears rattle risk assets

Bitcoin price today: BTC slides below $90,000 as tariff fears rattle risk assets

Bitcoin fell 2.2% to $89,221 Wednesday, dropping below $90,000 as volatility surged after President Trump threatened renewed tariffs on Europe. Ether slid 4.5% to $2,965. The Cboe Volatility Index reached an eight-week high, and Wall Street saw its steepest drop in three months Tuesday. Strategy disclosed a $2.13 billion bitcoin purchase last week, but sentiment remained shaky.
21 January 2026
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Russia’s new crypto crackdown: $128,000 fines proposed for illegal mining in banned regions

Russia’s new crypto crackdown: $128,000 fines proposed for illegal mining in banned regions

Russian lawmakers have introduced a bill imposing new fines and equipment seizures for illegal cryptocurrency mining, targeting operations in regions with government bans. Repeat corporate offenders could face penalties up to 10 million roubles and suspension of activities. The draft also tightens reporting rules and penalizes miners exceeding electricity limits. Mining was legalized in 2024 but faces new regional restrictions.
21 January 2026
Russia moves to slap illegal crypto miners with fines up to 10 million rubles

Russia moves to slap illegal crypto miners with fines up to 10 million rubles

Russian lawmakers submitted a bill imposing fines up to 10 million rubles and equipment seizure for illegal cryptocurrency mining, targeting unregistered operations in banned regions. The draft follows government efforts to curb power grid strain and recover billions in lost tax revenue. The bill has government backing and is set for parliamentary debate this spring.
21 January 2026
Coinbase stock drops after hours as bitcoin slides; Armstrong keeps crypto bill push alive in Davos

Coinbase stock drops after hours as bitcoin slides; Armstrong keeps crypto bill push alive in Davos

Coinbase shares fell 5.5% to $227.73 in after-hours trading Tuesday after bitcoin dropped 4.6% to about $88,312. CEO Brian Armstrong, speaking in Davos, said he remains optimistic about U.S. crypto legislation despite recent setbacks. Bermuda announced plans for a fully onchain national economy using Circle and Coinbase infrastructure, drawing regulatory attention.
21 January 2026
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Robinhood stock drops after-hours as tariff jitters and bitcoin slide hit risk trades

Robinhood stock drops after-hours as tariff jitters and bitcoin slide hit risk trades

Robinhood Markets shares fell 2.7% to $105.78 Tuesday and slipped another 0.7% after hours as risk assets retreated. Wall Street posted its steepest drop since October after President Trump threatened tariffs on Europe. Bitcoin dropped 4.7% to $88,075, pressuring crypto-linked stocks including Coinbase, which slid 5.5%. Volatility rose, with the Cboe VIX hitting an eight-week high.
21 January 2026
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XRP price slips below $2 as tariff jitters and liquidations rattle crypto — what to watch next

XRP price slips below $2 as tariff jitters and liquidations rattle crypto — what to watch next

XRP fell about 5% Tuesday, dropping below $2 and trading near $1.89 amid a broader selloff triggered by new U.S. tariff threats. Wall Street posted its steepest single-day loss in three months, while bitcoin slid over 3%. Crypto liquidations reached $875 million in 24 hours, with XRP futures liquidations at $42.44 million, according to CoinGlass. The Cboe Volatility Index hit an eight-week high.
20 January 2026
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BitMine (BMNR) stock slides after $14.5 billion crypto hoard update, 50-billion-share approval

BitMine (BMNR) stock slides after $14.5 billion crypto hoard update, 50-billion-share approval

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 8.3% to $28.57 Tuesday after disclosing $14.5 billion in crypto and cash holdings, including 4.2 million ether and 193 bitcoin. Shareholders approved raising authorized shares from 500 million to 50 billion, setting up potential dilution. The company bought 35,268 ether last week and plans to close a $200 million Beast Industries investment. Ether dropped 6.8% Tuesday, weighing on crypto stocks.
20 January 2026
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Bitcoin price drops below $90,000 as tariff fears hit risk assets; Strategy keeps buying

Bitcoin price drops below $90,000 as tariff fears hit risk assets; Strategy keeps buying

Bitcoin fell 3.8% to $89,480 Tuesday, dropping below $90,000 as traders reacted to new U.S.-Europe tariff threats and a broader risk-off move. Strategy disclosed $2.13 billion in bitcoin purchases over eight days, while its shares slid 7.4%. Crypto-linked stocks and the dollar also weakened. About $865 million in crypto liquidations occurred as prices dropped.
20 January 2026
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Coinbase stock slides as bitcoin slips under $90,000; Bermuda “onchain economy” plan in focus

Coinbase stock slides as bitcoin slips under $90,000; Bermuda “onchain economy” plan in focus

Coinbase Global shares fell 5.2% to $228.68 Tuesday as bitcoin dropped 3.6% and ether lost 6.7%. The decline followed renewed market jitters over President Trump’s Greenland bid and tariff threats. Coinbase also reported delays for some users on the Ronin Network. The company’s Q4 and full-year earnings are due February 12.
20 January 2026
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MARA stock slides as CEO Thiel trust flags share sale while bitcoin dips

MARA stock slides as CEO Thiel trust flags share sale while bitcoin dips

MARA shares fell 5.1% to $10.78 by midday Tuesday after a filing showed CEO Fred Thiel’s trust intends to sell 27,505 shares under Rule 144. Bitcoin dropped 3%, pressuring mining stocks. The planned sale, valued at $297,054, follows similar trust sales in November and December. Traders are watching for a follow-up insider filing and bitcoin’s next move.
20 January 2026
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Robinhood stock price today: HOOD swings as tariff jitters and crypto-rule fight bite

Robinhood stock price today: HOOD swings as tariff jitters and crypto-rule fight bite

Robinhood shares fell as much as 5.6% Tuesday, then pared losses to trade near $107.67 by late morning. Coinbase dropped 3.6% as crypto-linked stocks declined. The moves followed President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on European and Canadian imports, and ongoing uncertainty over U.S. crypto regulation. Robinhood is set to report earnings on Feb. 10.
20 January 2026
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IREN stock price whipsaws after a 10% dip as bitcoin falls; traders eye next catalyst

IREN stock price whipsaws after a 10% dip as bitcoin falls; traders eye next catalyst

IREN shares fell as much as 10% Tuesday before closing down 0.5% at $57.52, with trading volume near 24 million. Bitcoin dropped 3% to about $90,372, dragging down U.S.-listed miners including Marathon and Riot. Wall Street opened sharply lower after new U.S. tariff threats rattled markets. Investors are watching for IREN’s upcoming earnings, expected around Feb. 11.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026
U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.
Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.
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