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Bitcoin/Crypto Daily Podcast 01/06/2026
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF sees biggest inflow in three months as crypto prices rise
By Unknown | Unknown date
BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF reportedly logged its largest inflow in three months, coinciding with a broader upswing in crypto prices. The surge signals strengthening institutional demand and growing mainstream confidence in bitcoin. The piece links inflows and trading volumes with price momentum, underscoring ETFs’ influence on market direction.
Bitcoin’s breakout lifts crypto equities and miners in pre-market trading
By James Van Straten | January 5, 2026
Bitcoin pushed above $92,000–$93,000, boosting pre-market gains across crypto-tied stocks, including miners and bitcoin treasury names. Notable movers included MSTR, CIFR, IREN, and HIVE, while precious metals and the DXY also firmed following Venezuela-related developments. The move highlights how bitcoin’s breakouts can ripple through risk assets and commodity hedges simultaneously.
Crypto markets today: Bitcoin climbs to highest level in four weeks as altcoins lag
By Oliver Knight, Omkar Godbole | January 5, 2026
Bitcoin briefly topped $93,000, setting a risk-on tone even as many altcoins underperformed and a CME futures gap formed near $90.5K–$91.55K. Derivatives data show $260 million in liquidations (mostly shorts), higher BTC funding rates, and traders eyeing $100K call strikes, pointing to selective bullish appetite. The uneven breadth suggests traders favor BTC leadership while remaining cautious on broader market liquidity.
Bitcoin briefly hits $93,000 as crypto market extends new year rally with $260 million in liquidations
By Shaurya Malwa | January 5, 2026
BTC’s climb to $93,000 coincided with a risk-on wave in Asian equities and commodities, while crypto derivatives saw over $260 million in liquidations skewed toward shorts. The move reflects crowded bearish positioning getting squeezed as new-year flows rotate back into crypto. Commentary ties the rally to broader macro narratives and positioning dynamics rather than a single catalyst.
Bitcoin eyes longest daily winning streak in 3 months
By Omkar Godbole | January 5, 2026
Bitcoin is on track for a five-day winning streak, supported by improving sentiment, post–year-end tax dynamics, and renewed ETF inflows. Analysts note a potential safe-haven tilt amid geopolitical tensions and view the uptrend as intact above the 21-day EMA. Friday’s spot ETF inflows of $471 million (per SoSoValue) reinforce demand-side support.
The Blockspace Pod: Our predictions for 2026
By Unknown | Unknown date
Hosts outline six big 2026 calls: a silver supply shock, slowing bitcoin hash rate growth, a rise in prediction markets, and AI data center delays. They also predict big banks moving into bitcoin lending and a proliferation of synthetic media online. For investors, the themes map to potential cross-asset volatility and new market infrastructure opportunities.
Bitcoin ya no se mueve como dinero: la red se enfría y el relato del “depósito de valor” se impone
By Martín Nicolás Parolari | January 5, 2026
Network data suggest bitcoin is acting less like a payments rail and more like a long-term store of value: active addresses are down, exchange balances are shrinking, and mean coin age is rising. Yet 2025 performance raised questions about the narrative, with gold, silver, and metal-backed tokens outpacing BTC. The article frames a quiet behavioral shift that markets have yet to fully validate.
Asia morning briefing: Data shows legacy media took a more balanced view of bitcoin in 2025
By Sam Reynolds | January 5, 2026
Perception’s analysis of 350,000 mentions across 407 outlets finds mainstream bitcoin coverage skewed more neutral in 2025, shifting from environmental critiques to episodic crime reporting. The narrative evolved alongside policy and market milestones and now tilts toward questions of scale and permanence. AI has since emerged as the dominant attention magnet, likely to steer 2026’s media cycle.
US strike on Venezuela puts bitcoin in focus as oil slides
By Unknown | January 5, 2026
Coverage connects geopolitical tensions and shifting oil prices with renewed interest in bitcoin as investors reassess risk and hedging. The piece highlights how macro shocks can redirect flows toward crypto during periods of uncertainty. It underscores bitcoin’s expanding role in cross-asset narratives.
Bitcoin price jumps: What’s driving cryptos’ strong start to 2026
By Unknown | January 5, 2026
Bitcoin and major altcoins rallied to kick off 2026, buoyed by fresh investor optimism, supportive macro conditions, and growing institutional participation. Developments tied to Venezuela are cited among catalysts as traders reposition across risk assets. The takeaway: momentum is back, but volatility remains part of the ride.
