The popular AI framework Virtuals Protocol will host an in-person meet-up in Hong Kong on Friday, January 17.

On January 3rd, the "BTC OG Insider Whale" posted on social media that gold and silver prices have hit a near-term peak. Following today’s market open, capital has begun shifting into the cryptocurrency space. Even as the stock market faced selling pressure at the open, crypto has maintained its upward momentum. Fund inflows could continue, with upward momentum potentially accelerating and triggering a short squeeze—no major pullback is expected during this run.

On January 3rd, LookOnChain monitoring data shows whale address 0x46DB repurchased 5,104 ETH (~$16.09M) roughly 30 minutes ago. Since December 3rd, this whale has accumulated a total of 51,374 ETH (~$159.76M), with an average entry price of $3,110 per ETH.

On January 3, per HTX market data, Bitcoin once again topped $90,000 intraday and is currently trading at $90,050. Ethereum also broke above $3,100, now trading at $3,112.

As of Jan. 3, SOL has surged above $130, last trading at $130.47 per HTX market data.

On January 3rd, JPMorgan noted in its "2026 Outlook" that competition between the U.S. dollar and digital assets is ramping up quickly. The cryptocurrency market capitalization has now topped $4 trillion—up from just $2 trillion at the start of 2024. Investors are pushing for a more crypto-friendly regulatory landscape, particularly in the U.S. Stablecoins are also gaining more traction in the financial services industry. While their transaction volume is surging rapidly, only around $700 billion in payments appear to be truly processed via stablecoin systems. “Overall, we see digital assets growing in favor, partly driven by marginal demand for exploring U.S. dollar alternative solutions,” the firm added.

On January 3, Fidelity said in its *2026 Crypto Market Outlook* that investors eyeing the market for short-term gains should exercise caution—but it’s not too late for those with a long-term mindset. Fidelity Digital Assets Research VP Chris Kuiper noted: “Fidelity’s Digital Assets division thinks more countries could buy Bitcoin down the line, per game theory principles. If more nations add Bitcoin to their foreign exchange reserves, others may face pressure to follow suit amid competitive concerns. From basic supply and demand, extra Bitcoin demand could push prices higher—but the key is how much incremental demand there is, and whether other investors are selling or holding.” Corporate crypto purchases have lifted market demand and boosted asset prices. But investors should note the risks, Kuiper warned: “If these firms choose to sell (or are forced to) amid a bear market, that could definitely pressure Bitcoin or other digital asset prices lower.” Kuiper doesn’t think the