Overview of popular cryptocurrencies on January 18, 2026, with the top three in popularity being: AXS, STO, BERA

ASTER Eyes 25% Rally, But Only If Key Conditions Hold

ASTER broke a key descending trendline, signaling potential short-term bullish momentum. Trading volume and Open Interest increased, reflecting growing market participation and conviction. The rally depends on holding $0.65 support and critical resistance near $0.665. Aster — ASTER,

The four tech giants' 2026 investment bets: Copper rises, oil falls, new crypto paradigm replaces gold and Bitcoin

Four top tech billionaires Jason Calacanis, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Friedberg, and David Sacks release the 2026 investment script: go long on copper mines, bearish on oil with a forecast dropping to $45. Chamath predicts that central banks will introduce a new paradigm to replace gold and Bitcoin, requiring resistance to quantum computing. Sacks bets on a big IPO year.

Aster (ASTER) To Rise Higher? Key Harmonic Pattern Signals Potential Upside Move

_Key Takeaways_ _ASTER rebounds strongly, gaining

XRP Price Prediction: Analysts Reveal $7 Potential Target Price Using Silver Bull Market Model

On February 12, analyst Zach Rector explained the logic behind setting a $7 target price for XRP by comparing its historical bull market cycles to silver. He pointed out that the current market structure of XRP is highly similar to the breakout phase of silver before years of upward movement and believes that the token is in the final stages of a deep correction. Rector emphasized that $7 is not an arbitrary target but a central goal derived from historical symmetry. He cited silver's decline below $20 in September 2022, reaching a low of $17, followed by a strong rebound of nearly 600%, ultimately breaking through $120 in 2026. If this rhythm is mapped onto XRP, rising approximately 500% to 600% from around $1, the price would naturally target the $7 range, which aligns with his proposed potential zone of $5 to $10.

Bitcoin vs Gold: How to Choose Safe-Haven Assets in 2026, the Year of the Horse? Insights from Yen Arbitrage Trading on Inflation Hedge Strategies

In 2026, the Year of the Horse, the Bank of Japan raises interest rates, triggering gold and Bitcoin volatility through arbitrage unwinding. Looking at 10-year returns, Bitcoin has gained 26,931.1%, while gold has increased by 7%. In terms of market value, gold is valued at 12-14 trillion, and Bitcoin at 1.74 trillion. The arbitrage unwinding explains the short-term sharp drop in Bitcoin, but both assets rise in the long term, reflecting the search for fiat currency alternatives. Gold is physically held by central banks with an annual supply increase of 2-3%, while Bitcoin has an intangible decentralized cap of 21 million coins.