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Cryptocurrency News 4 January 2026 - 5 January 2026

Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock jumps after fresh bitcoin buy, flags $17.4 billion Q4 paper loss

Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock jumps after fresh bitcoin buy, flags $17.4 billion Q4 paper loss

New York, January 5, 2026, 10:55 (ET) — Regular session Shares of Strategy Inc were up 5.5% at $165.84 on Monday after the company disclosed fresh bitcoin purchases and a preliminary fourth-quarter mark-to-market hit on its digital assets. SEC The update matters because Strategy has become one of Wall Street’s most liquid proxies for bitcoin, with the stock often amplifying moves in the cryptocurrency. The company has regularly raised cash by selling securities to add to its bitcoin holdings, putting its financing pace and potential dilution in focus for equity investors. SEC Strategy also used the filing to preview the
5 January 2026
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Bitcoin price nears $94,000 as Strategy buy boosts Coinbase and crypto stocks

Bitcoin price nears $94,000 as Strategy buy boosts Coinbase and crypto stocks

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 09:59 EST — Regular session Bitcoin climbed on Monday morning as crypto-linked stocks rallied after Strategy disclosed another bitcoin purchase and investors weighed the market impact of Washington’s dramatic move in Venezuela. Bitcoin was up 2.4% at $93,501 by 9:59 a.m. EST. SEC The move matters now because bitcoin is starting the first full trading week of 2026 with geopolitics back on the tape and a run of U.S. data that can quickly reset interest-rate expectations. That mix has been driving sharp swings across “risk” assets — markets that tend to rise when investors feel
5 January 2026
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Ethereum price today: Ether steadies near $3,150 as ETF flows, U.S. data and Venezuela shock frame trade

Ethereum price today: Ether steadies near $3,150 as ETF flows, U.S. data and Venezuela shock frame trade

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:26 EST — Premarket Ether, the token that runs the Ethereum blockchain, edged higher on Monday as crypto traders positioned for a busy week of U.S. data and a jump in geopolitical risk. Ethereum was up 0.5% at $3,151 by 9:26 a.m. EST, after trading as high as $3,210; bitcoin rose 1.7% to $92,738. The move matters now because digital assets are entering the first full week of 2026 with investors re-pricing risk after the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a shock that sent traditional havens such as gold sharply higher. Crypto has
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MARA stock jumps premarket after 288-BTC Wintermute transfer puts Bitcoin miners back in play

MARA stock jumps premarket after 288-BTC Wintermute transfer puts Bitcoin miners back in play

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 07:39 ET — Premarket Shares of MARA Holdings Inc (MARA) were up 5.1% at $10.42 in premarket trading on Monday, after a report that the bitcoin miner moved coins to crypto market maker Wintermute. (Google Finance) The move matters because MARA’s stock often acts like a leveraged bet on bitcoin, with investors quick to react to signals about liquidity and coin sales. In plain terms, miners can swing more than the token because their revenue and balance sheets are tightly tied to the bitcoin price. Bitcoin was up about 1.9% at roughly $92,852, setting the
5 January 2026
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XRP Price Jumps Above $2.12 as Supply Tightens, Traders Eye a Fresh “Squeeze”

XRP Price Jumps Above $2.12 as Supply Tightens, Traders Eye a Fresh “Squeeze”

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 06:26 ET XRP, the token tied to Ripple’s payments network, climbed above $2.12 on Monday and traded around $2.13, extending a January rebound after breaking through a resistance area tracked by technical traders. Coindesk The move matters now because traders are focused on supply conditions that can make rallies sharper. CoinDesk said the amount of XRP held on cryptocurrency exchanges — tokens readily available to sell — is near multi-year lows, a backdrop that can amplify price swings when demand picks up. CoinDesk also pointed to continued buying from U.S.-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds, a
5 January 2026
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XRP price holds above $2 as XRP “stock” ETFs jump; traders eye U.S. jobs data

XRP price holds above $2 as XRP “stock” ETFs jump; traders eye U.S. jobs data

NEW YORK, January 5, 2026, 03:48 ET — Market closed XRP traded above the $2 mark early Monday, up about 2.9% at $2.14, as the crypto market started the week on a firmer footing. The move matters because XRP is testing a level that traders have treated as a line between range-bound trade and a renewed push higher, while U.S.-listed products tied to the token have made it easier for investors to take exposure through brokerage accounts. DropsTab Macro risks are also back in focus after a holiday lull. Markets are bracing for U.S. data that can shift expectations for
5 January 2026
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Bitcoin price climbs above $92,000 as ETF inflows return ahead of U.S. jobs data

Bitcoin price climbs above $92,000 as ETF inflows return ahead of U.S. jobs data

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 03:47 ET — Market closed Bitcoin rose about 1.2% to $92,449 by 3:47 a.m. ET, steadying into the first full trading week of the year. It traded between $90,905 and $93,170 in the latest session. The Bitcoin price move matters now because traders are trying to gauge whether the early-January bid is durable or just a bounce in a market that still takes its cues from U.S. rates and the dollar. Crypto desks are also watching whether new-year allocation flows translate into sustained demand. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds — products that hold bitcoin directly
5 January 2026
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XRP price today: Ripple-linked token holds above $2 as ETF inflows, SEC shift keep traders on alert

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token holds above $2 as ETF inflows, SEC shift keep traders on alert

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 02:42 ET — Market closed XRP climbed about 3% to $2.13 on Monday, after trading as high as $2.16 in overnight markets, extending a rebound that has pushed the token back above the $2 threshold.  Investing The move matters because $2 has been a pivot level for XRP over the past month, separating a return to late-2025 ranges from a more durable upside push. Investors are also weighing whether fresh demand from regulated products can keep lifting a market that remains headline-sensitive. Flows into U.S.-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds — listed vehicles that track the
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BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee pushes 50 billion share cap ahead of Jan. 14 vote

BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee pushes 50 billion share cap ahead of Jan. 14 vote

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:16 ET — Market closed BitMine Immersion Technologies’ shares surged 14.9% on Friday, closing at $31.19, after the company stepped up its push for shareholders to approve a sharp increase in the number of shares it is allowed to issue. About 58 million shares changed hands, with the stock ranging from $27.48 to $31.50. The push lands with the annual shareholder vote nearing its deadline. BitMine set a Jan. 14 cutoff for voting and plans to hold its annual meeting on Jan. 15 at the Wynn Las Vegas, the company said in a release filed
5 January 2026
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Coinbase stock jumps on CEO’s 2026 “everything exchange” roadmap — what to watch next

Coinbase stock jumps on CEO’s 2026 “everything exchange” roadmap — what to watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:25 ET — Market closed Coinbase Global (COIN.O) closed Friday up 4.6% at $236.53 after Chief Executive Brian Armstrong laid out a 2026 plan to broaden the crypto exchange into what he called an “everything exchange.” The S&P 500 rose 0.2% on the day. StockAnalysis The roadmap matters now because Coinbase still leans heavily on transaction fees that rise and fall with crypto prices and volatility. A credible move into multiple asset classes would broaden its revenue base and reduce dependence on spot crypto trading, a business that can swing sharply from quarter to quarter.
5 January 2026
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XRP price today: XRP holds above $2 as SEC exit and crypto-policy calendar come into focus

XRP price today: XRP holds above $2 as SEC exit and crypto-policy calendar come into focus

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 12:38 ET — Market closed XRP held above $2 on Sunday, extending a rally that has outpaced major tokens as traders latched onto U.S. regulatory signals and new ETF demand. The token was up about 5% over the past 24 hours at roughly $2.10, according to Coinbase pricing. Coinbase The move matters because XRP has been unusually sensitive to Washington’s tone after years of legal and regulatory scrutiny, and because U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds have added a stock-like wrapper for investors who want exposure without holding the token directly. An ETF is a fund that trades
4 January 2026
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Bitcoin price back above $91,000 as ETF inflows put Coinbase, Strategy stocks in focus

Bitcoin price back above $91,000 as ETF inflows put Coinbase, Strategy stocks in focus

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 12:36 ET — Market closed Bitcoin climbed back above $91,000 on Sunday, extending a new-year rebound that lifted crypto-linked stocks and U.S.-listed bitcoin funds in the first session of 2026. With U.S. stock markets shut for the weekend, the move still matters for holders of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — listed funds that hold bitcoin and trade like stocks — and for companies whose shares tend to track the token’s swings. It also lands ahead of a busy U.S. macro week that could reset interest-rate expectations, a key driver for risk assets from tech
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Stock Market Today

Westpac share price slides after ASX rout; investors brace for next week’s WBC update

Westpac share price slides after ASX rout; investors brace for next week’s WBC update

7 February 2026
Westpac shares fell 1.2% to A$39.43 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2% amid broad selling. The bank is set to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 35,000 staff after a pilot last year. Investors are watching for signs of loan growth and credit quality ahead of Westpac’s first-quarter update on Feb. 13. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85% this week.
ANZ share price fell Friday — here’s what to watch before the ASX reopens

ANZ share price fell Friday — here’s what to watch before the ASX reopens

7 February 2026
ANZ shares closed at A$37.01 on Friday, down 1.52% as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2% and nearly $70 billion was wiped from the market. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate by 0.25 points to 3.85%, prompting ANZ to lift variable home loan rates from Feb. 13. ANZ announced a new Salesforce-based AI CRM rollout and a board change effective Feb. 8. Investors await ANZ’s first-quarter update on Feb. 12.
Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

7 February 2026
Northern Star Resources fell 1.7% to A$26.77 Friday, extending losses as gold miners and the broader market declined. MGX Resources completed its A$50 million purchase of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project from Northern Star. The All Ordinaries Gold index dropped 3.24%. CME Group raised COMEX gold futures margin requirements to 9% amid volatility.
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