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RIVER
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Last price (USDT)
210.42K
24h total (USDT)
1.29M
Total vol (USDT)
2025-09-20 15:00:00 ~ 2025-09-22 10:30:00
Trading time (UTC+0)
2025-09-22 12:00:00 ~ 2025-09-22 16:00:00
Delivery time (UTC+0)
Total supply100.00M
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Introduction
River is building a chain-abstraction stablecoin system that connects assets, liquidity, and yield across ecosystems. Powered by the omni-CDP stablecoin satUSD, users can earn, leverage, and scale across ecosystems.Beyond traditional models, River has pioneered PrimeVault and SmartVault, which combine collateral flexibility with automated, no-liquidation yield strategies, enabling seamless multi-chain expansion.
Bitcoin (BTC) Data Affecting the Top 25 Banks in the US Released! What’s the Latest Situation?
As Bitcoin (BTC) adoption continues to grow, the number of major banks joining this trend has also increased significantly. Bitcoin financial services firm River stated in its latest report that many major banks in the US are preparing to offer, or already offer, Bitcoin-related services. River reported that approximately 60% of the 25 largest banks in the US have announced that they already offer or plan to offer Bitcoin trading or custody services. In line with this report, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, also stated in Davos that his most important impression was that bank CEOs were beginning to adopt a more cryptocurrency-friendly approach. @media only screen and (min-width: 0px) and (min-height: 0px) { div[id^="wrapper-sevio-d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"] { width:320px; height: 100px; } } @media only screen and (min-width: 728px) and (min-height: 0px) { div[id^="wrapper-sevio-d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"] { width: 728px; height: 90px; } } window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "banner"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "709eacfd-152a-4aaf-80d4-86f42d7da427"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "c4bfc39b-8b6a-4256-abe5-d1a851156d5c"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); Armstrong stated that in his meetings with unnamed bank CEOs, most were actually very receptive to cryptocurrencies and saw them as an opportunity, while a small number were not yet at that point. The Coinbase CEO stated, “Some are still cautious, but most see cryptocurrencies as a significant business opportunity and a matter of survival. The CEO of one of the world’s top 10 banks considers cryptocurrencies a top priority and says it’s linked to the bank’s survival.” River’s research noted that major US banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup are reviewing and making progress in offering and expanding Bitcoin and cryptocurrency services. @media only screen and (min-width: 0px) and (min-height: 0px) { div[id^="wrapper-sevio-d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"] { width:320px; height: 100px; } } @media only screen and (min-width: 728px) and (min-height: 0px) { div[id^="wrapper-sevio-d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"] { width: 728px; height: 90px; } } window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "banner"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "709eacfd-152a-4aaf-80d4-86f42d7da427"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "c4bfc39b-8b6a-4256-abe5-d1a851156d5c"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences);
Armstrong emphasizes the role of hidden infrastructure in the crypto industry
Back to the list Armstrong emphasizes the role of hidden infrastructure in the crypto industry cryptopolitan.com 14 m Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, outlined his vision, arguing that cryptocurrency is set to evolve from a niche speculative asset into a core part of modern finance, to the point that even its harshest critics may end up using it daily without realizing it. Sources familiar with the matter, speaking anonymously, said this shift relies on the quiet integration of blockchain into everyday digital activities like payments and identity verification. Therefore, the situation suggests the possibility of this conversation shifting from the phrase “if ” people will utilize cryptocurrency to “how ” they will interact with this hidden framework. Armstrong emphasizes the role of hidden infrastructure in the crypto industry Reports from reliable sources stressed that Armstrong’s forecast moves from wishful thinking to strategic execution. To break this point down for better understanding, these sources noted that the industry executive’s vision represents a significant idea within the crypto industry, emphasizing that technology plays a crucial role in individuals’ daily lives. Nonetheless, analysts conducted research and discovered that major innovations previously shifted swiftly from cutting-edge to invisible infrastructure. For instance, several internet users today rarely consider TCP/IP protocols when sending emails. Similarly, Armstrong expressed his strong belief that blockchain and cryptocurrency systems will transform into the hidden infrastructure for transferring digital assets. Notably, this shift from a visible, sometimes unpredictable asset class to a daily essential tool serves as the cornerstone of his argument. Hence, reports suggested that critics who focus primarily on price movements could overlook the significant shift toward the practical use of crypto. Meanwhile, it is worth noting that experts often compare this situation to past industrial and technological transformations. Dr. Aisha Chen, a fintech historian at Stanford University, decided to comment on the matter. In a paper from 2024, Chen stated that, “We don’t say we’re ‘using HTTP’ when we browse the web”, further arguing that, “The user experience hides all the complicated details.” With this argument in mind, she suggested that blockchain development could adopt a similar approach. Responding to Chen’s claim, crypto analysts noted that crucial initiatives aim to improve scalability and user experience to the point where the blockchain is downgraded from a core dependency to an optional feature. Armstrong views technology advancements as a game-changer in the crypto world The crypto industry recently encountered several developments. Interestingly, these developments back Armstrong’s vision. To support this claim, sources noted that transparent regulations in key areas, such as the European Union’s MiCA framework and emerging US guidelines, create a conducive environment for developers. Another example outlined was the advancements in layer-2 scaling solutions and zero-knowledge proofs, which are time-efficient and substantially reduce transaction expenses, hence facilitating micro-transactions. Moreover, several institutions have demonstrated heightened interest in embracing these technologies, particularly for settling payments and tokenizing assets. This enables them to establish a solid foundation designed with user-friendly interfaces. Following this finding, Armstrong alleged that critics focus on challenges in the crypto ecosystem, such as price swings, the complexity of the technology, energy consumption, and illegal activities. However, he asserted that as technology continues to advance, it actively addresses these issues, arguing that proof-of-stake networks have addressed several environmental problems associated with energy consumption. Latest news Bitcoin Price’s Rise To $100,000 Will Warrant A Pit-Stop At This Level beincrypto.com 25 m RIVER Becomes 2026’s Top-Performing Altcoin as Analysts Flag Concerns beincrypto.com 27 m 60% of top US banks are geared up for Bitcoin: River cointelegraph.com 28 m Bloomberg Analyst Who Warned Bitcoin (BTC) to Fall to $10,000, Now Warns About XRP! – Another Analyst Predicts $11,000! en.bitcoinsistemi.com 31 m Sen. Marshall to cut card fees provision in crypto bill markup: Report cointelegraph.com 31 m Gold, Silver Lose $1.7 Trillion in Hours, Is Bitcoin About to Rally? coinpedia.org 32 m Top 5 Cryptocurrencies
From marginal experiment to global market infrastructure: Tokenization is rewriting finance
Back to the list From marginal experiment to global market infrastructure: Tokenization is rewriting finance cryptoslate.com 17 m The following is a guest post and opinion from Laura Estefania, Founder and CEO of Conquista PR. The past decade of digital assets has been shaped as much by debacle as by innovation. High-profile collapses, sensational headlines, and regulatory whiplash distorted public perception, leaving technologies capable of modernizing global finance viewed through a lens of suspicion. Beneath that noise, however, tokenization has quietly crossed an irreversible threshold. As recent analysis by Larry Fink and Rob Goldstein makes clear, tokenization is no longer an experiment. It is becoming part of the underlying infrastructure of financial markets. The constraint today is not technological maturity, it is perception. Tokenization Replaces Fragmented Workflows With a Single Ledger Tokenization becomes operationally powerful because it replaces fragmented legacy workflows with a single programmable ledger. In practice, this can mean: Distributions executed in unified transactions Ownership records updating automatically Transferability no longer depending on layered intermediaries Compliance checks embedded into the transaction flow What was always legally possible but operationally inefficient becomes feasible at scale. From Debate to Deployment Finance is being rewired in parallel across regions that rarely move in sync. The technology is mature, demand is visible, and regulatory pathways are no longer hypothetical. What has changed most decisively is not the code, but the context in which it is now understood. Tokenization is moving out of yesterday’s headlines and into the domain of policy, prudential supervision, and institutional balance sheets. Once tokenization is understood as infrastructure, the burden of proof reverses. The question becomes not whether it belongs in the financial system, but how efficiently it can be deployed, supervised, and scaled. Key Takeaways If you only read one section, read this: Tokenization is not a loophole around regulation, it is a modernization of compliant market plumbing. The main constraint is no longer technical maturity, it is perception and institutional risk tolerance. Emerging markets often adopt on-chain rails as utility, because legacy friction is tangible and daily. Europe is leaning into formalization and clarity, the Gulf is leaning into controlled execution. The winners will be jurisdictions that treat tokenization as infrastructure, then build supervision and standards around it. Tokenization’s formative debate is ending. What follows is an execution phase, defined less by ideology and more by governance, interoperability, and speed. The markets that recognize this earliest will not merely adopt tokenization, they will help define how global finance operates in its next iteration. Latest news EigenCloud’s Revolutionary Path for Verifiable Off-Chain Computation Solves Critical Trust Vulnerabilities bitcoinworld.co.in 13 m Bitcoin Price’s Rise To $100,000 Will Warrant A Pit-Stop At This Level beincrypto.com 18 m RIVER Becomes 2026’s Top-Performing Altcoin as Analysts Flag Concerns beincrypto.com 20 m 60% of top US banks are geared up for Bitcoin: River cointelegraph.com 21 m Bloomberg Analyst Who Warned Bitcoin (BTC) to Fall to $10,000, Now Warns About XRP! – Another Analyst Predicts $11,000! en.bitcoinsistemi.com 24 m Sen. Marshall to cut card fees provision in crypto bill markup: Report cointelegraph.com 24 m Top 5 Cryptocurrencies
Trending: BTR popularity rises, up 31.27% in 24H
According to the popularity ranking, RIVER tops the list, while BTR has the largest increase. The popularity ranking is as follows: ① RIVER ($57.17, -32.82%) ② XAUT ($5088.24, -0.29%) ③ AXS ($2.53, 6.30%) ④ XAG ⑤ ETH ($2910.41, 0.73%). BTR's main capital inflow is weak, with a net inflow of $11.44 millions in 24 hours and a 24-hour trading volume of $678 millions, among which the main net outflow is $915,300.
RIVER Becomes 2026’s Top-Performing Altcoin as Analysts Flag Concerns
River (RIVER) has emerged as the best-performing altcoin of 2026, surging approximately 500% year-to-date amid a strong market rally. Despite the sharp price appreciation, some market observers have raised concerns about token supply concentration. This divergence between market enthusiasm and underlying fundamentals has sparked debate over the sustainability of RIVERs rapid price gains. RIVER Becomes 2026s Top Performing Token The broader cryptocurrency market has experienced significant volatility in 2026 so far, with an early-year rally followed by notable pullbacks that erased much of the gains across major assets. However, RIVER has largely bucked this trend. The token is up nearly 500% since January 1 and reached a new all-time high of $87.73 on Monday. RIVER has emerged as the top-performing altcoin of 2026 so far, Joao Wedson, founder of Alphractal, posted. Still, the rally has not been without volatility. The altcoin fell more than 7% over the past 24 hours. It was trading at $70.76 at press time. Trading volume declined 21.20% during the same period, while RIVERs market capitalization stood at $1.42 billion. River (RIVER) Price Performance. Its worth noting that a price drop after an all-time high is common in crypto markets. Its often part of short-term market mechanics. Beyond its price performance, the token has continued to broaden its market presence. River has secured listings on several major exchanges, including Lighter, HTX, and Coinone. Korea is a tough, retail-driven market. Assets that dont click there usually fade fast. $RIVER holding attention while doing billions in global volume matters. With demand spread across regions and top 3 volume on Binance, OKX, and HTX, liquidity isnt tied to one place. That kind of diversification usually means better resilience, and resilience is what lasts, an analyst wrote. The project also announced the completion of a $12 million strategic investment round, backed by TRON, Justin Sun, Maelstrom Fund, founded by Arthur Hayes, and The Spartan Group, alongside Nasdaq-listed firms and institutional investors from the US and Europe. According to the team, the capital will be used to accelerate Rivers growth across both EVM and non-EVM environments and to strengthen its on-chain liquidity infrastructure further. Additionally, River revealed a strategic partnership with Sui last week, reinforcing its ambitions to expand across multiple blockchain ecosystems. This partnership combines Rivers chain-abstraction stablecoin framework with Suis high-performance infrastructure. Rivers stablecoin satUSD becomes the unified asset that lets liquidity move across ecosystems and settle natively on Sui, the announcement read. RIVER Rally Sparks $100 Price Targets as Analysts Warn of Risks The sharp price rally and continued ecosystem expansion have fueled optimism within the community, with some projecting a triple-digit valuation for the altcoin. Nonetheless, questions persist around the sustainability of the current uptrend. Crypto analyst Broke Doomer highlighted that RIVER is displaying what he described as a perfect-parabolic price structure, suggesting that continued flows could push the token toward the $100 level. However, he also cautioned about potential manipulation. Imo, a lot of manipulation on the $RIVER. Everyone knows it will fall by 90%, but no one knows from what price, he wrote. Another analyst pointed out that the token supply is highly centralized, with 94% controlled by 5 wallets. Such concentration enables a few holders to trigger a major sell-off, exposing smaller investors to downside risk. According to the analyst, After massive manipulation and a bubble phase, well see a glorious dump. CoinGlasss analysis also suggests RIVERs rally may be leverage-driven, with futures volume reportedly exceeding spot trading by more than 80 times. how to raise $12,000,000 and pump your tokenthe river token playbook by Justin sun, Arthur hayesfund raise raised $12,000,000 from justin sun, arthur hayes, spartan group both justin sun, arthur hayes are known to dump on the communityrebranding satoshi protocol Maran (@MaransCrypto) January 26, 2026 RIVERs future now divides market observers. Supporters cite institutional backing, exchange listings, and global demand as reasons for optimism. Critics focus on the risks. This coming time will determine whether RIVERs rise proves sustainable or becomes another reminder of crypto market volatility.
TRON retests KEY demand zone – Can TRX rally back above $0.50?
TRON [TRX] continues to establish itself as the leading stablecoin settlement network. Justin Sun’s strategic investment in River’s[RIVER] chain abstraction stablecoin infrastructure strengthens TRON’s claim. The partnership will allow cross-ecosystem assets and liquidity to enter TRON, and give users native high-yield opportunities directly. Nansen’s report on the TRON ecosystem growth in Q4 2025 was illuminating. It concluded that the network was one of the most active blockchains globally. It was able to handle 8-12 million transactions daily. Combined with low transaction costs and high throughput, it remained the preferred platform for high-frequency applications such as stablecoin transfer and DeFi protocols. Entering 2026, the blockchain positioned itself to continue serving as the primary settlement layer in the crypto ecosystem. TRX nears key demand zones Source: TRX/USDT on TradingView On the higher timeframes, TRX is still on an uptrend. After rallying from $0.21 to $0.37 by August 2025, the altcoin had a multi-month retracement. This pullback reached the swing move’s 61.8% retracement level at $0.2718. This level was tested twice in November and December, before buyers stepped in. The subsequent rally back above $0.29 indicated a bullish structure was in place on the daily timeframe. At the time of writing, TRX was retesting a former supply zone, now a demand zone. It is likely to see a bullish reaction. Source: Glassnode The MVRV pricing bands showed that TRX was neither overvalued nor undervalued. The rally in 2025 did not reach overvalued MVRV pricing bands. These bands are constructed to help understand zones of extreme unrealized profit and loss. According to these bands, TRX might have the strength to push toward $0.50 or higher. Source: Glassnode The cost basis distribution heatmap indicated that TRX trading was above a key demand zone. Since June 2025, the $0.26–$0.27 range has maintained a significant supply density, indicating it serves as the cost basis for a large portion of holdings. Any further price dips would likely halt at this long-term technical support level. TRON’s upside would depend on Bitcoin [BTC] and the wider market witnessing a sentiment shift and increased capital inflows. Final Thoughts In 2026, TRON positioned itself as the crypto ecosystem’s preferred stablecoin settlement layer. The cost basis distribution heatmap highlighted the importance of $0.26 as a demand zone.
Data: 60% of the top 25 banks in the US are developing BTC-related products
According to data provided by River, 60% of the top 25 U.S. banks by asset size are developing BTC-related products.
River Crypto Token Surges 1,900% Over the Past Month—What's Behind the Rise?
RIVER Token Surges Into Crypto Spotlight River (RIVER), a relatively obscure cryptocurrency, has experienced a dramatic surge over the past month, soaring by more than 1,900% and breaking into the top 100 digital assets by market value, according to CoinGecko. This token, which powers a multi-chain stablecoin abstraction platform also named River, was valued at approximately $5 at the end of December. Since then, its price has skyrocketed to around $82, giving it a market capitalization of roughly $1.6 billion and ranking it as the 67th largest cryptocurrency. The River platform is designed to eliminate the need for bridging stablecoins between different blockchains. Its recent rise has caught the eye of prominent figures in the crypto industry, including Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, and Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMex. Both have publicly supported the project in recent weeks. Arthur Hayes was among the first to highlight River’s potential, advocating for more centralized exchanges to list the token as early as January 6. Despite a general downturn in the broader crypto market, RIVER’s value has increased more than fourfold since then. Last week, Justin Sun further boosted River’s profile by committing $8 million to the protocol to help integrate Tron—his own layer-1 blockchain—into the River ecosystem. Support from Sun and Hayes has brought significant attention to RIVER, which has climbed 168% in the past week alone. However, the token’s rapid growth may not be as straightforward as it appears. According to blockchain analytics provider CoinGlass, RIVER serves as a recent example of how funding rates—fees set by exchanges to balance spot and contract prices—can be used to influence token prices. CoinGlass explained on X that the process begins by keeping the price low while pushing funding rates deeply negative. This encourages traders to take short positions, fostering the belief that negative funding will inevitably lead to a price rebound. Once this scenario is established, traders tend to go long, anticipating a price increase and funding payouts. However, CoinGlass warns that this expectation often acts as a trap, and the setup can be repeated, drawing in more traders to the same position. Currently, the prevailing sentiment is bullish on RIVER, which has gained another 12% in the past day, reaching a new all-time high above $87 on Monday. Data from DeFiLlama shows that River’s protocol currently holds about $161 million in total value locked (TVL), a decrease from its peak of $605 million in October. The platform’s over-collateralized stablecoin, satUSD, has a market capitalization of approximately $159 million, ranking it as the 40th largest stablecoin by market cap.
River price defies market downturn, explodes 40% to new ATH
River price rose sharply as bulls defied the broader market downturn. The token exploded more than 40% in 24 hours to hit a new all-time high above $87. RIVER recently received backing from Justin Sun and Arthur Hayes. Several altcoins are deep in the red amid a broader cryptocurrency market downturn that has pushed Bitcoin well under $90,000. But as BTC struggles, River’s native token RIVER has defied the odds, with price surging 40% in the past 24 hours to reach a new all-time high above $87. The move sees the token rank as one of the top gainers across the altcoin sector. River price explodes to new all-time high River is a crypto protocol building a chain abstraction stablecoin platform. The protocol eyes traction across the ecosystem with its liquidity and yield offering. RIVER, the native governance and utility token, has surged significantly in recent days and skyrocketed 40% over the past 24 hours to smash through resistance to a new all-time high. The token has pumped more than 200% in the past week and by more than 2,070% in the past month. It peaked at $87.79 across major exchanges on January 26, 2025, more than 70x off the all-time lows reached in September 2025. River’s explosive rally comes as the token’s market capitalisation ballooned past $1.6 billion, which aligns with the robust demand highlighted by a 39% jump in daily trading volume. CoinMarketCap data shows the altcoin’s trading volume spiked to over $108 million in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, total value locked (TVL) climbed to over $162 million, as DeFi users flocked to the protocol’s cross-chain offerings. In terms of gains, River’s performance stands in stark contrast to the prevailing market sentiment. Bitcoin, the bellwether asset, dipped below $88,000 amid macroeconomic jitters. Ethereum and other altcoins followed suit as risk-off sentiment grips traders. The same headwinds could see RIVER ‘s price retreat sharply. What catalysed the RIVER price rally? Likely catalysts for RIVER’s meteoric rise include the latest listings and major backing in a fresh round. Of the more than $14 million in capital raised, a landmark $12 million is from a strategic funding round backed by heavyweight investors that attracted TRON DAO, Justin Sun, Maelstrom Fund founder Arthur Hayes, and The Spartan Group. Notably, the round also drew commitments from Nasdaq-listed companies and blue-chip institutions across the United States and Europe, lending unprecedented credibility to River’s vision. River plans to plough this capital infusion into its multi-chain expansion plans, with DeFi applications available across Sui, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Polygon. Amplifying the momentum for the token is fresh exchange listings. Both HTX and OKX have injected new liquidity and retail access to the token. Bulls capitalised on this, stacking positions as open interest in RIVER perpetuals. Resistance looms at $90, but with funding secured and listings live, RIVER could test $100 in the coming days. However, a sharp pullback is possible given profit-taking deals. Share this article Categories Markets Tags Altcoins
XRP Burns Bears in 37,296% Liquidation Imbalance, And $2 XRP Is Back on the Menu
Back to the list XRP Burns Bears in 37,296% Liquidation Imbalance, And $2 XRP Is Back on the Menu u.today 21 m XRP just got hit with one of the worst bear traps of the month. After dipping below $1.83 in the early Asia hours, the coin made a comeback, taking short sellers by surprise with a 37,296% liquidation imbalance — wiping out $2.92 million in shorts in just 12 hours while leaving long positions almost untouched, as per CoinGlass. At its peak, the XRP price spiked from $1.82 to $1.90 in a fast manner, triggering cascading stop-outs. The hourly liquidation footprint shows that over 99.7% of "rekt" volume came from short positions during the most volatile parts of the move. Even during that 24-hour period, bears absorbed over $3.44 million in liquidations — more than 10 times the damage inflicted on longs in earlier sessions. The one-minute candle chart shows a classic liquidation ladder: a clean five-wave pump, a brief consolidation, then a secondary spike above $1.8970 that forced late shorts to exit at a loss. What actually happened? Despite closing at around $1.896, the fact that the liquidation flow was so uneven suggests that there is a lot of mispositioning in the perpetual markets. This is probably due to a false sense of confidence in a short-term retracing after last week's +14% breakout. This kind of imbalance usually does not go away on its own. If the structure holds, XRP's next leg could challenge the psychological $2 zone. That level has not been sustained for more than 72 hours since December 2025. The bulls should keep an eye on funding rates and open interest to spot any early signs of overheating, but derivatives positioning remains moderate, with leverage still below levels that usually come before things get overbought. Shorts just got torched, and if things get more volatile in the middle of the week, the next squeeze might be coming for XRP. Latest news Liquidity exits markets as ERC stablecoins decline by more than $7 billion in a single week cryptopolitan.com 19 m Senate Agriculture panel delays market structure hearing to Thursday after winter storm coindesk.com 21 m Financial Neutrality in 2026: Why Crypto Is No Longer Optional beincrypto.com 27 m ChatGPT sets Ethereum price for February 1, 2026 finbold.com 28 m River price defies market downturn, explodes 40% to new ATH coinjournal.net 30 m CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polygon (POL) Drops 4%, Leading Index Lower coindesk.com 51 m Top 5 Cryptocurrencies
RIVER emerges as top gainer but insider control fears emerge
RIVER is a newly emerging token that turned into one of the day’s biggest winners. Despite the all-time highs, the token came with warnings of significant insider holdings. RIVER is one of the recent new runners, rising to an all-time high of $87.73. The token broke out in the past few weeks, showing an unusual risk appetite for a relatively new asset. RIVER has entered a period of rapid token unlocks and may also face selling pressure in the coming weeks. RIVER remains volatile, later falling below $80, reversing the trend just hours after climbing to its record. The rapid expansion and volatility led to more interest in the project and its potential risks. The token was launched toward the end of 2025 by River, Inc., a new DeFi protocol with a native stablecoin. Until the recent rally, River was a relatively small protocol with $161M in liquidity. As Cryptopolitan reported, River attracted $8M in funding from TRON DAO. River’s native stablecoin, SatUSD, had a supply of around $158M with multi-chain presence. RIVER flagged for significant insider holdings RIVER is a multi-chain token with representation on BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Base. All chain holdings have a different composition, based on Bubblemaps data. On Base, over 88% of the supply is not distributed and is held on a single address. .ucfd27c7aa03b4a0abc249ecded664a94 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #3498DB!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .ucfd27c7aa03b4a0abc249ecded664a94:active, .ucfd27c7aa03b4a0abc249ecded664a94:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ucfd27c7aa03b4a0abc249ecded664a94 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ucfd27c7aa03b4a0abc249ecded664a94 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ucfd27c7aa03b4a0abc249ecded664a94 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ucfd27c7aa03b4a0abc249ecded664a94:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } See also Kraken exchange resumes Bitcoin spot trading for Japanese traders On Ethereum and BNB Chain, RIVER is held in connected wallet clusters, suggesting potential insider accumulation. RIVER pumped due to a relatively small outstanding supply of 19.6M tokens, with a total supply of $100M. The token’s trading is highly concentrated on Bitget, where market makers can boost liquidity and encourage more active trading. Additionally, RIVER had a derivative market on Binance, where the price liquidated short positions close to $90. Recently, open interest on RIVER reached a peak above $214M, signaling increased interest in speculative bets. More than 64% of all positions were short, leading to the rapid short squeeze in the past days. However, most of the available positions were closed or liquidated, leading to a price slide. Traders fear RIVER crash RIVER is setting expectations of crashing to near-zero, similar to other newly launched tokens. On BNB Chain, the top holder carries over 69.3% of the supply, based on decentralized on-chain data. The token has been mentioned by top influencers, including Arthur Hayes, but it is still considered at risk for insider selling. The token is represented on decentralized markets, including PancakeSwap and Uniswap. The asset is also extremely volatile, as only one liquidity provider ensures over 59% of the liquidity in the PancakeSwap pair. .ud49b385a640b51a35623e8b6eb8f6122 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #3498DB!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .ud49b385a640b51a35623e8b6eb8f6122:active, .ud49b385a640b51a35623e8b6eb8f6122:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ud49b385a640b51a35623e8b6eb8f6122 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ud49b385a640b51a35623e8b6eb8f6122 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ud49b385a640b51a35623e8b6eb8f6122 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ud49b385a640b51a35623e8b6eb8f6122:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } See also Bitcoin mining uses more electricity than New Zealand The top two whale traders have already extracted close to $2M from the decentralized market, selling into strength while RIVER rallied. The presence of whales and influential traders is opening RIVER to even greater risks. The token has been around for a few months, accumulating over 25K reported holders. However, some of the smaller wallets may be connected to a smaller number of real holders. RIVER continues to be promoted as potentially breaking out above $90 or even to $100, but analysts remain skeptical, especially under the worsening crypto market sentiment. Get seen where it counts. Advertise in Cryptopolitan Research and reach crypto’s sharpest investors and builders.
DEX Aster Launches Thrilling $75K Trading Competition to Boost DeFi Engagement
In a significant move to energize its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, the decentralized exchange Aster has officially announced a dual trading competition featuring a substantial $75,000 prize pool. This initiative, launched globally in February 2025, directly targets both spot and derivatives traders, offering them a lucrative opportunity to engage with specific trading pairs. Consequently, this event highlights the ongoing trend of DEX platforms using incentivized programs to drive user adoption and liquidity. DEX Aster Trading Competition Details and Structure The Aster exchange has meticulously structured two distinct contests. Firstly, the CMC20/USDT spot trading competition commenced recently and will conclude at 2:00 p.m. UTC on February 25, 2025. This event boasts a generous $50,000 reward pool, distributed entirely in the platform’s native ASTER tokens. Importantly, rewards are not based solely on profit and loss. Instead, the distribution mechanism cleverly considers two key metrics: the total trading fees generated by participants and the duration they hold their positions. This structure encourages sustained engagement rather than purely speculative, short-term trading. Secondly, the platform is concurrently running a RIVER/USDT perpetual futures trading competition. This contest features a $25,000 prize pool and has an earlier deadline, ending at 12:00 p.m. UTC on February 1, 2025. To qualify, participants must meet a minimum trading volume threshold. Rewards are then tiered according to the holding duration of perpetual futures contracts, promoting a more strategic approach to derivatives trading. These competitions represent a calculated effort by Aster to deepen liquidity for these specific asset pairs while rewarding its most active community members. The Strategic Context of Decentralized Exchange Incentives Incentivized trading competitions are not a novel concept in cryptocurrency. However, they have become a cornerstone strategy for decentralized exchanges, especially those operating on automated market maker (AMM) models. Unlike centralized exchanges (CEXs) that can rely on order book depth, DEXs like Aster fundamentally depend on liquidity provided by users. Therefore, events with substantial prize pools serve a dual purpose: they attract new users and motivate existing liquidity providers to increase their stakes. For instance, similar programs have historically led to measurable spikes in total value locked (TVL) and daily trading volume on competing platforms. Furthermore, the choice of trading pairs is highly strategic. The CMC20 token, likely an index or basket asset, and RIVER, potentially a newer or niche asset, indicate Aster’s intent to boost visibility and trading activity for specific projects within its ecosystem. By allocating rewards in ASTER tokens, the exchange also strategically increases the utility and circulation of its native governance and fee token, potentially enhancing its value accrual mechanisms. This aligns with broader DeFi trends where tokenomics and community incentives are deeply intertwined. Expert Analysis on Market Impact and Participant Strategy Industry analysts often view such competitions as effective short-term catalysts. “Well-structured trading contests can significantly compress the user acquisition timeline for a DEX,” notes a report from a leading blockchain analytics firm. “They create a focused surge of activity that, if sustained, can lead to improved market depth and tighter spreads.” For participants, the key is understanding the specific reward mechanics. The emphasis on fee generation and holding time, rather than just PnL, discourages reckless trading. Successful participants will likely employ strategies that balance frequent, fee-generating trades with disciplined position management to maximize their score across both metrics. From a regulatory and risk perspective, Aster and participants must navigate these events carefully. The competitions inherently encourage increased trading activity, which carries standard market risks. Participants should conduct their own research (DYOR) on the involved tokens and fully understand the mechanics of perpetual futures contracts, which can involve leverage and funding rates. The exchange, for its part, must ensure transparent, real-time leaderboards and a flawless smart contract execution for reward distribution to maintain trust within its community. Conclusion The DEX Aster trading competition, with its combined $75,000 prize pool, represents a targeted and substantial investment in community growth and liquidity mining. By segmenting the event into spot and futures categories, Aster effectively engages different trader profiles within the DeFi space. Ultimately, the success of this initiative will be measured by sustained engagement metrics beyond the competition period, including TVL retention and organic trading volume growth. For the decentralized finance sector in 2025, such incentivized programs continue to be a vital tool for platforms competing in an increasingly crowded marketplace. FAQs Q1: What are the key dates for the Aster DEX trading competitions? The CMC20/USDT spot trading competition ends at 2:00 p.m. UTC on February 25, 2025. The RIVER/USDT perpetual futures competition concludes earlier, at 12:00 p.m. UTC on February 1, 2025. Q2: How are the rewards distributed in the CMC20 competition? Rewards from the $50,000 pool are distributed in ASTER tokens based on a combination of the total trading fees a participant generates and their cumulative holding time for the CMC20 token during the event. Q3: What is required to enter the RIVER perpetual futures competition? Participants must meet a minimum trading volume requirement in the RIVER/USDT perpetual futures market. Rewards from the $25,000 pool are then tiered based on the duration positions are held. Q4: Why do decentralized exchanges like Aster host trading competitions? DEXs host these events primarily to incentivize liquidity provision, increase trading volume for specific assets, attract new users, and enhance the utility of their native governance tokens like ASTER. Q5: What should a trader consider before joining such a competition? Traders should understand the specific reward mechanics, assess the risks of the involved tokens (CMC20, RIVER, USDT) and derivatives products, and ensure they are comfortable with the trading strategies required to optimize for fee generation and holding time.
Morning Brief: Ethereum Gears Up for the Quantum Age
Morning Minute: Daily Crypto Insights Morning Minute is a daily newsletter authored by Tyler Warner. The perspectives shared are his own and do not necessarily represent those of Decrypt. You can subscribe to Morning Minute on Substack. Good Morning! Here are the key stories making headlines today: Major cryptocurrencies are in the red even as gold reaches a new all-time high of $5,100; Bitcoin sits at $87,600. The Ethereum Foundation has established a Post-Quantum team to enhance the network’s security. UBS is set to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to its high-net-worth clients. The RIVER token surged 38% in a day and 180% over the week, entering the top 50 tokens. Nifty Gateway is shutting down, giving users 30 days to withdraw their NFTs. 🛡️ Ethereum Gears Up for Quantum Computing The looming threat of quantum computing is one of the most significant risks facing the crypto industry. Ethereum is taking proactive steps to address this challenge. 📌 Key Developments The Ethereum Foundation has launched a specialized post-quantum security team, making quantum resistance a central focus for the network’s future. Ethereum researcher Justin Drake announced the creation of the Post-Quantum (PQ) team, describing it as a pivotal moment after years of behind-the-scenes work. The initiative will be led by cryptographic engineer Thomas Coratger, with support from the leanVM team, which Drake highlighted as vital to Ethereum’s cryptographic roadmap. Both Ethereum and Bitcoin currently depend on elliptic-curve cryptography for security. Experts warn that sufficiently advanced quantum computers could compromise these systems, threatening transaction signatures, wallet safety, and the long-term integrity of stored data. The Foundation is now moving from theoretical research to practical implementation, focusing on wallet protection, account abstraction, transaction architecture, and new testing frameworks. 🗣️ Voices from the Community “After years of quiet R&D, EF management has officially declared PQ (Post Quantum) security a top strategic priority. Our journey began in 2019, with the ‘Eth3.0 Quantum Security’ presentation at StarkWare Sessions. Since 2024, PQ has been central to the Ethereum vision. The pace of PQ engineering breakthroughs since then has been nothing short of phenomenal.” “It’s now 2026, timelines are accelerating. Time to go full PQ.” – Justin Drake, on X 🧠 Why This Matters Many leaders in the crypto space believe it’s crucial to prepare for a post-quantum world now. Predictions for when quantum computers might pose a real threat have shifted from after 2050 to as soon as the 2030s. With rapid advances in AI, these timelines could change even faster. Bitcoin developers have discussed quantum risks but have yet to outline a concrete plan (for example, what would happen if Satoshi’s wallet, holding 1.1 million BTC worth about $100 billion, were compromised). Ethereum Takes the Lead Ethereum now has a formal process to identify, address, and implement solutions for quantum threats. In this area, Ethereum is ahead of Bitcoin. If Ethereum successfully rolls out quantum-resistant upgrades in the coming years while Bitcoin lags behind, ETH could gain significant ground on BTC. Personally, I once doubted Ethereum could ever surpass Bitcoin, but quantum readiness might be the factor that changes the game. While the odds are slim, they’re not zero. The next move is up to the Bitcoin development community. 🌎 Macro Crypto & Market Highlights Noteworthy headlines from the broader crypto and financial markets: Major cryptocurrencies fell 6-10% over the week after a Sunday selloff; BTC is down 1% at $87,600, ETH down 1% at $2,897, SOL down 3% at $122, and XRP down 1% at $1.89. RIVER (+38%), ALGO (+4%), and MORPHO (+4%) were among the top gainers. Gold reached $5,100 overnight, surpassing $5,000 for the first time, while silver climbed to $110. GameFi tokens soared, led by Axie Infinity’s 130% weekly jump. The Ethereum Foundation created a post-quantum security team, prioritizing quantum-resistant cryptography. ZachXBT uncovered a $40 million crypto theft from a U.S. government wallet, allegedly involving the son of the official in charge. CertiK announced plans for a U.S. IPO, positioning itself as a dedicated crypto security company. UBS Group revealed it will offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to select wealthy clients. MoonPay signed a multi-million dollar, three-year title sponsorship with the X Games, launching the “MoonPay X Games League.” Corporate Treasuries & ETFs Bitcoin ETFs experienced $1.7 billion in net outflows last week, marking one of the largest withdrawal periods on record. ETHZilla disclosed it purchased jet engines after selling part of its ETH holdings. Memecoins & Onchain Movers Leading meme tokens mostly declined, finishing the week down 3-5%; Doge -1%, Shiba -1%, PEPE -2%, TRUMP -1%, Bonk -1%, Pengu -2%, SPX -5%, WIF -4%, and Fartcoin -14%. PENGUIN was a standout, peaking at $160 million before dropping to $90 million; CLAWD also made waves, rising from zero to $10 million. WOJAK (+69%), SURGE (+30%), SOL (+35%), and WhiteWhale (+32%) were other notable movers. 💰 Token, Airdrop & Protocol Updates River soared 180% over the week, reaching an $8 billion fully diluted valuation. Moonbirds announced their BIRB Token Generation Event for January 28. Infinex revealed the final Patrons snapshot will occur at 7 am UTC this Friday (January 30), ahead of their TGE. 🚚 NFT Market Developments Top NFT collections showed mixed results: Punks up 6% at 28.88 ETH, Pudgy down 1% at 4.72 ETH, BAYC down 1% at 6.18 ETH, and Hypurr down 2% at 485 HYPE. Del Mundos (+43%) and Moonbirds (+5%) were among the top performers. Nifty Gateway is winding down operations, giving users 30 days to remove their NFTs from the platform.
3 Altcoins to Watch In The Final Week Of January 2026
The crypto market took a turn for the worse in the last few days and while the macro financial conditions are showing signs of improvement. Nevertheless, altcoins are leaning more on the external network developments to turn for the better. BeInCrypto has analysed three such altcoins that could note a shift in the last week of January. Hedera (HBAR) HBAR trades near $0.1058 at the time of writing, extending a downtrend that began more than three months ago. Persistent bearish market conditions have slowed Hederas growth. Price action remains under pressure, reflecting cautious sentiment as investors assess whether the prolonged decline is nearing exhaustion. Despite weakness, signs of accumulation are emerging. The Money Flow Index has turned higher, indicating rising buying pressure and fading sell-side momentum. This shift suggests dip-buying activity is increasing. If sustained, HBAR could attempt a break above $0.109, opening the path toward $0.114 and $0.120. Want more token insights like this?Sign up for Editor Harsh Notariyas Daily Crypto Newsletterhere. HBAR Price Analysis. Source: TradingView Downside risk remains if key support fails. A decisive move below the $0.103 level would weaken the structure. Under that scenario, HBAR could slide toward $0.099 or lower, invalidating the bullish thesis and extending the broader downtrend. River (RIVER) RIVER surged 198% over the past week, trading near $80 at the time of writing. The rally pushed the altcoin to a new all-time high of $84 during intraday trading. Strong momentum reflects aggressive buying as traders rotated into high-performing assets amid improving market sentiment. Technical indicators confirm the bullish trend. The Parabolic SAR remains below the candlesticks, signaling an active uptrend. Sustained capital inflows continue to support price expansion. If momentum holds, RIVER could extend gains toward the $100 psychological level and potentially reach the $115 target. RIVER Price Analysis. Source: TradingView Downside risk emerges if profit-taking accelerates. Heavy selling could break the $60 support level, weakening the structure. Under that scenario, RIVER price may retrace sharply toward $36, invalidating the bullish thesis and signaling a deeper corrective phase. US Oil (USOR) US Oil (USOR) is set to launch next week as a decentralized on-chain reserve index on Solana. The token offers digital exposure to physical oil reserves, using transparent supply reconciliation and market feeds to ensure security and accountability. 10 Days Remain.02.01.26$USOR USOR (@USORProject) January 21, 2026 Fundamentals appear strong, with 96% of USORs supply currently locked. Heightened geopolitical focus on US control over Venezuelan oil adds relevance. These dynamics position USOR as one of the most closely watched altcoins heading into late January and early February. Read the article at BeInCrypto
3 Altcoins Face High Liquidation Risk in the Final Week of January
Back to the list 3 Altcoins Face High Liquidation Risk in the Final Week of January beincrypto.com 20 m “Extreme fear” sentiment has returned to the market in the final week of January. This mood has led to short positions dominating. However, multiple data points suggest that several altcoins could trigger large-scale liquidations driven by their own specific factors. This week, altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH), Chainlink (LINK), and River (RIVER) could collectively cause nearly $5 billion in liquidations. Here is why. 1. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum’s 7-day liquidation map shows a severe imbalance between the potential cumulative liquidations of short positions and those of long positions. Specifically, if ETH rebounds to $3,200 this week, short sellers could face liquidation losses exceeding $4.8 billion. ETH Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: Coinglass"> ETH Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: Coinglass There are clear reasons for traders to be cautious. Analyst CW, using Ethereum Whale vs. Retail Delta data, indicates that whales have regained control of ETH over the past week. The metric has flipped from negative to positive and continues to rise sharply. Ethereum Whale vs Retail Delta. Source: Coinglass “Retail investors are being liquidated, while whales are increasing their long positions. The ones who suffer from this decline are retail investors. Whales will continue to instill fear until they give up,” analyst CW said. A recent BeInCrypto report also shows that while ETH dropped below $3,000, many whales increased their accumulation. This behavior could fuel a rebound and inflict heavy losses on short positions. 2. Chainlink (LINK) Like ETH, LINK is also experiencing an imbalance on its liquidation map. Negative sentiment across the altcoin market in late January has pushed derivatives traders to allocate more capital and leverage into LINK short positions. As a result, these traders would suffer larger losses if LINK recovers. If LINK rebounds to $13 this week, the total potential cumulative liquidation of short positions could exceed $40 million. LINK Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: Coinglass Meanwhile, exchange data shows that LINK reserves have hit a new monthly low in January, according to CryptoQuant. The chart indicates that despite falling prices, investors continue to accumulate LINK and withdraw it from exchanges. This behavior reflects long-term confidence in the asset. LINK Exchange Reserve. Source: CryptoQuant."> LINK Exchange Reserve. Source: CryptoQuant. In addition, data from the on-chain analytics platform Santiment identifies LINK as one of the undervalued altcoins following the recent market downturn. 📊The lower a coin's 30-day MVRV is, the less risk there is in opening or adding on to your position. ➖ A coin having a negative percentage means average traders you're competing with are down money, and there is an opportunity to enter while profits are below the normal… pic.twitter.com/YH8y4IzkWc — Santiment (@santimentfeed) January 26, 2026 If accumulation pressure strengthens while prices decline, an unexpected rebound could occur. Such a move would increase liquidation risk for LINK short sellers this week. 3. River (RIVER) River is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that creates a chain-abstraction stablecoin system. It allows users to deploy collateral on one blockchain and access liquidity on another without using bridges or wrapped assets. RIVER’s market capitalization has moved against the broader market and reached a new high above $1.6 billion. Just one month ago, its market cap was below $100 million. This rapid surge has driven many traders into FOMO behavior. As a result, long positions now dominate, potentially leaving the long side with a significant liquidation value. RIVER Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: Coinglass"> RIVER Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: Coinglass If RIVER moves against expectations and drops below $60 this week, long positions could suffer liquidation losses of up to $35 million. Is this scenario possible? On-chain data provides several warning signals. Etherscan data shows that the top five River wallets control more than 96.6% of the total supply, indicating extreme concentration. RIVER Token Holders. Source: Etherscan"> TOP 5 RIVER Token Holders. Source: Etherscan “Its controlled by insiders, that’s the tweet. Keep manipulating. It started with MYX, COAI, AIA and ended up at almost zero. Be cautions,” investor Honey said. While some investors remain confident that RIVER will soon reach $100, others have begun to express doubt and fear a price reversal. Such a reversal could trigger significant liquidation risk for RIVER long positions. These altcoins illustrate different market dynamics in the altcoin space at the end of January. Analysts broadly agree that the altcoin market is becoming more selective. Only assets that attract institutional interest are likely to sustain capital inflows and long-term growth. The post 3 Altcoins Face High Liquidation Risk in the Final Week of January appeared first on BeInCrypto. 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Trending List: NOM popularity rises, down 30.28% in 24H
Popularity rankings show that RIVER tops the list, while NOM has the largest decline. The rankings are as follows: ① RIVER ($85.10, 39.69%) ② ENSO ($1.40, -28.93%) ③ XAUT ($5103.25, 1.42%) ④ ETH ($2889.45, -1.54%) ⑤ NOM ($0.01163, -30.28%). NOM has strong main capital inflows, with a net inflow of $8.5282 million in 24 hours and a 24-hour trading volume of $1.287 billion, among which the main net outflow is $79,400.
Top 5 gainers of the week (January 19-26): RIVER, SKR, GWEI, CC, AUCTION
Contents Top 5 gainers of the last 7 days 1. River (RIVER) 2. Solana Mobile Seeker (SKR) 3. ETHGas (GWEI) 4. Canton (CC) 5. Bounce Token (AUCTION) During a volatile week in the crypto markets, in which Bitcoin’s price dropped from prices above $93,000 to $86,000 levels, other digital assets recorded significant price gains. Top 5 gainers of the last 7 days top 5 gainers of the week 1. River (RIVER) RIVER is the top gainer of the past seven days with a surge of over 260%. The digital asset debuted a notable price surge on January 19 from $22 levels, hitting a top above $82 today, January 26, marking a new ATH. RIVER 7-day price in USD At the moment of writing this article, RIVER is trading above $81, with a market cap of $1.6 billion. Last week, River marked important partnerships. On January 20, the project teamed up with Sui to build a new layer of liquidity that connects assets across ecosystems, and the next day, on January 21, Tron’s Justin Sun invested $8 million in River to support ecosystem integration on Tron DAO and the deployment of River’s chain abstraction stablecoin infrastructure. 2. Solana Mobile Seeker (SKR) SKR surged by more than 115% in the past seven days. Since its launch on January 21, SKR reached an ATH above $0.05. At the moment of writing this article, SKR is trading above $0.0229 with a market cap of over $125 million. SKR price in USD since January 21 TGE SKR is the native token of Seeker, a crypto mobile device of Solana, and had its launch on January 21. 3. ETHGas (GWEI) GWEI surged by more than 92% in the past seven days. GWEI debuted a notable surge on January 21, the day of its launch, hitting its ATH on the same day above $0.034. At the moment of writing this article, GWEI is trading above $0.028 with a market cap of over $50 million. GWEI price in USD since January 21 TGE GEWI is the native token of ETHGas, the real-time primitive that promises to accelerate Ethereum over 100x. 4. Canton (CC) CC surged by 35% in the past seven days. The digital asset debuted a notable price surge from $0.1 levels on January 19, reaching a top near $0.16 on January 25. At the moment of writing this article, CC is trading above $0.15 with a market cap of over $5.64 billion. CC 7-day price in USD Canton Network claims to be the only public blockchain with real privacy that powers Wall Street and trillions onchain. The project debuted in 2016 and highlights that privacy is the key to unlocking institutional capital at scale. 5. Bounce Token (AUCTION) AUCTION surged by more than 34% in the past seven days. The digital asset debuted a notable price surge on January 25 from $5 levels, reaching a top near $9 on the same day. At the moment of writing this article, AUCTION is trading above $6.9 with a market cap of over $45 million. AUCTION 7-day price in USD Bounce Finance is a project that promises to deliver a one-stop ecosystem for Web3 innovations, and it’s powered by its native token, AUCTION.
Assessing RIVER’s 21% rally after Justin Sun’s $8mln infrastructure boost
River [RIVER] continued its steady bullish advance over the weekend. While Bitcoin [BTC] slumped below $90k and lost 2.87% in the past 24 hours, RIVER has rallied 21.37% on the 25th of January, with a respectable 23.2% increase in Open Interest in the same period. Last week, AMBCrypto noted that some of the token’s gains could be attributed to the spot listing on the South Korean exchange Coinone. Arthur Hayes had backed the token to reach $100, and RIVER bulls looked intent on achieving it. On Friday, the 23rd of January, the price reached a high of $67.56, but stumbled, falling to a low of $30.5 just hours later. Since this deep retracement, the bulls have hardly missed a beat, reclaiming the $67.5 high once more. RIVER bulls shrug off warning signs AMBCrypto earlier reported that the onchain analytics, according to Etherscan, were inconsistent. One possible explanation is that a lot of the chain abstraction protocol’s activity occurs on Layer 2s. The selling pressure from token unlock on the 22nd of January was absorbed. The rise of this kind of demand was a strong bullish sign. While it was prudent advice, RIVER is still up roughly 70% since then. In other news, TRON [TRX] founder Justin Sun has committed $8 million in a strategic investment in the DeFi Protocol. This capital supports the integration of TRON and the deployment of River’s chain abstraction stablecoin infrastructure, as read in River’s announcement. Source: RIVER/USDT on TradingView On the price charts, the bull engine was chugging along just fine. The Bitcoin dip to $86.2k, which triggered $676 million in liquidations across the market, has not affected RIVER much. Using the previous week’s swing move to $69.9, Fibonacci extension levels were plotted. They showed that $82.59 and $103.15 were the next bullish price targets. Final Thoughts The River rally has been unstoppable, and the high derivatives volume meant traders should be extremely careful. Justin Sun’s $8 million strategic investment and Arthur Hayes’ $100 prediction buoyed the bulls.
River (RIVER) Surges Higher — But Could This Pattern Trigger a Break in the Rally?
Key Takeaways RIVER has surged over 131% in 7 days and more than 1,400% in 30 days, driven by strong fundamentals and liquidity expansion. Strategic backing and major spot and perpetual listings have pushed RIVER’s trading volume to global top rankings. The 4H chart shows a Bullish Butterfly harmonic pattern, which may lead to a short-term bearish CD leg. The River (RIVER) token has been one of the standout performers in the crypto market this recently. According to CoinMarketCap data, RIVER is currently trading near $58.79, posting an eye-catching 131% gain over the past 7 days and an even more staggering +1,415% surge over the last 30 days. Source: Coinmarketcap This explosive move has pushed its market capitalization to approximately $1.15 billion, firmly placing RIVER among the market’s fastest-rising assets. What’s Fueling RIVER’s Explosive Rally? Several strong catalysts have aligned perfectly to drive RIVER’s recent price action. One of the biggest confidence boosters came from high-profile strategic investments. RIVER secured an $8 million investment led by Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, alongside TRON DAO, with additional backing from well-known players such as Maelstrom (Arthur Hayes’ fund) and Spartan Group. Reports suggest total funding rounds have reached close to $12 million, providing not only capital but strong validation and ecosystem support. At the same time, exchange listings and liquidity expansion acted as rocket fuel for the rally. RIVER’s spot listing on Coinone, a major South Korean exchange, triggered a surge in retail demand. This was quickly followed by the launch of perpetual and futures trading across top platforms including Binance, OKX, Bybit, HTX, Bitget, and Kraken. As a result, RIVER’s 24-hour perpetual trading volumes exploded into the billions, at times ranking just behind Bitcoin and Ethereum globally. Could This Pattern Trigger a Break in the Rally? While momentum remains strong, the 4-hour chart is beginning to flash early caution signals. RIVER appears to be forming a Bullish Butterfly harmonic pattern. Despite its bullish name, this structure often involves a bearish CD leg before price reaches the Potential Reversal Zone (PRZ). After completing the X-A-B structure, RIVER faced a rejection near $63.46, which is now shaping up as a potential C point. River (RIVER) 4H Chart/Coinsprobe (Source: Tradingview) Currently trading around $58.30, price action suggests the market may be entering the early stages of the CD leg. From here, two key scenarios emerge. If RIVER manages to reclaim and hold above the A-point near $69.74, the bearish harmonic setup would be invalidated, opening the door for continued upside momentum and renewed trend expansion. However, failure to hold support could shift the narrative. A break below the 0.382 Fibonacci support near $49.32 would confirm bearish continuation within the pattern. In that case, downside momentum could accelerate, with the first major target aligning near $16.28, corresponding with the 1.0 Fibonacci extension on the chart. For now, RIVER remains at a critical inflection point — caught between powerful bullish fundamentals and a technical structure that warns the rally may need to cool off before the next major move. About Author: Nilesh Hembade is the Founder and Lead Author of Coinsprobe, with over 5 years of experience in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Since launching Coinsprobe in 2023, he has been providing daily, research-driven insights through in-depth market analysis, on-chain data, and technical research.
Will RIVER Price Hit $100 in Q1 2026?
Story Highlights RIVER price momentum accelerated sharply in January following major exchange listings and institutional fundings Omni-CDP and cross-chain stablecoin expansion lifted RIVER crypto visibility beyond speculative trading Derivatives data shows bullish dominance, with liquidation clusters hinting at elevated volatility ahead The RIVER price has emerged as one of January’s most closely watched mid-cap crypto moves, driven by a convergence of positive developments, including exchange listings and fresh institutional funding. RIVER is drawing attention far beyond, and its parabolic price action is evident, making this an asset on every investor’s and trader’s watchlist. Advertisement RIVER Price Gains Traction Amid Exchange Listings To begin with, the RIVER price rally came from multiple factors that included new exchange exposure. On January 20, RIVER was listed on Coinone with a KRW trading pair. As a result, spot liquidity increased sharply, daily volumes surged, and market participation broadened, particularly from the South Korean trading community. Even social activity followed quickly, with rising mentions and speculative positioning becoming more visible across derivatives platforms. Shortly after, on January 22, another tailwind arrived. RIVER was listed on the “Lighter platform” alongside other established assets, with access to 3x leverage. This move triggered high derivatives interest, which pushed its price further to $72. Fundamental Expansion Supports RIVER Crypto Narrative Beyond exchange listings, its fundamentals and ecosystem developments also aided this rally. Notably, when RIVER announced an integration with the Sui ecosystem, enabling liquidity teleportation into Sui via satUSD. This development strengthened its Omni-CDP model, which aims to reduce dependence on traditional cross-chain bridges. As a result, RIVER crypto gained traction as an infrastructure-focused project rather than a purely speculative asset. The strong vision and utility to the market attracted interest from top expert institutions. $12M Strategic Round Closed River closed a $12M strategic round, with participation from @trondao @justinsuntron, @MaelstromFund (founded by @CryptoHayes), @TheSpartanGroup alongside Nasdaq-listed companies and institutions from the US and Europe. The investment supports… pic.twitter.com/Hz9ei82sgm — River (@RiverdotInc) January 23, 2026 In addition, River confirmed on X that in January, a $12 million strategic funding round included institutional participants from the US and Europe, alongside major crypto ecosystem players such as Justin Sun, Arthur Hayes, and the Spartan Group. While the price reacted sharply, this capital injection also validated RIVER’s long-term cross-chain ambitions. RIVER Price Chart Reflects Explosive Momentum From a technical perspective, the RIVER price chart highlights one of the strongest monthly expansions among mid-caps. Following a golden cross between the 20-day and 50-day EMAs, the price surged from roughly $7 to near $72, translating into gains exceeding 900% at the peak. Although the price later retraced toward $49.72, the RIVER price USD remained up nearly 600% on a monthly basis. Throughout January, price respected an ascending channel on the daily timeframe. Importantly, the recent breakout above this channel shifted former resistance into support near the $38 zone. This structure now serves as a pivotal technical level, shaping short-term expectations around any RIVER price prediction. Leverage Data Signals Elevated Volatility Meanwhile, derivatives data added another dimension to the RIVER price forecast. Over $38 million in cumulative long liquidations contributed to upside pressure during January, while short liquidations lagged near $15.6 million. Currently, the $50–$60 range hosts dense short-side liquidation clusters, with the $59 level alone accounting for roughly $12 million. Should price reclaim this zone convincingly, upside volatility could increase sharply toward the $80–$100 range. At the same time, failure to hold above $38 may expose downside risk toward the $25 support area, underscoring that leverage remains a double-edged sword for RIVER’s price dynamics. Tags Altcoins Crypto news Price Analysis
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