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Bitcoin/Crypto Daily Podcast 01/07/2026
Welcome back to the Daily. Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a wave of ETF headlines, big-money flows returning to bitcoin, altcoin rotations, and a memecoin resurgence that has traders leaning back into risk.
Morgan Stanley files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, deepening crypto push
By James Van Straten, Francisco Rodrigues — Jan 6, 2026
Morgan Stanley filed with the SEC for a spot bitcoin ETF and a Solana trust, shifting from distributing third-party funds to building in-house products. The bitcoin trust would hold BTC directly, with creations and redemptions handled by authorized participants, positioning the bank to plug products into its vast wealth management network. The move underscores how lucrative spot crypto funds have become and signals deeper institutional commitment to digital assets.
Largest bitcoin ETF inflow in three months signals institutional bid is back
By James Van Straten — Jan 6, 2026
US spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in 697.2 million dollars on Monday, the biggest daily haul since October, with about 1.2 billion dollars across the first two trading days of 2026. Flows have flipped positive as bitcoin rebounded from 87,000 to near 94,000 dollars, and a recovering Coinbase premium suggests capitulation conditions are fading. Historically, extended outflow streaks have aligned with local bottoms, making this reversal notable.
Here’s why bitcoin and major tokens are seeing a strong start to 2026
By Omkar Godbole, Shaurya Malwa (edited by Sam Reynolds) — Jan 6, 2026
Fading year-end tax loss selling, a haven bid amid geopolitical tensions, and fresh allocations have lifted bitcoin and majors to start the year. Spot ETF inflows topped 1 billion dollars in the first two sessions, while options traders are leaning into upside with interest around 100,000 dollar strikes. The main risk remains thin liquidity, which can amplify both rallies and pullbacks.
Crypto markets today: Bitcoin tests key resistance as memecoin trading volume explodes
By Oliver Knight, Omkar Godbole — Jan 6, 2026
Bitcoin briefly tapped near 94,800 dollars before easing, with traders split between shorting resistance and eyeing a breakout toward the 98,900 dollar area. Altcoins rallied as retail activity surged and Solana memecoin volumes hit records, but overbought conditions hint at near-term profit-taking risk. Derivatives data show shorts getting squeezed and funding leaning modestly bullish.
XRP rockets 11% to nearly 2.40 dollars as Ripple-linked ETFs see highest trading volumes
By Shaurya Malwa | Edited by Sam Reynolds — Jan 6, 2026
XRP jumped to around 2.38 dollars on strong volumes as US spot ETFs logged 48 million dollars of inflows and cumulative inflows topped 1 billion dollars since launch. Exchange balances are at multi-year lows, tightening tradable supply and magnifying price moves. With regulatory sentiment improving, bulls are watching whether price can hold above the 2.28 to 2.32 dollar former resistance zone.
Solana memecoin frenzy sends PumpSwap trading volume to record 1.2 billion dollars
By Shaurya Malwa — Jan 6, 2026
PumpSwap’s daily volume surged to about 1.28 billion dollars as Solana’s memecoin market reignited, pulling broader activity higher. Despite record turnover, fee generation lagged due to low-fee pools and venue competition, underscoring how churn-heavy meme trading can be. Whether this sticks will depend on traders’ stamina and if the meme cycle extends beyond a short burst.
Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom enters 2026 at almost maximum risk betting on altcoins
By Francisco Rodrigues, AI Boost | Edited by Jamie Crawley — Jan 6, 2026
Arthur Hayes says his fund Maelstrom is running near maximum risk with a portfolio tilted toward privacy coins and emerging DeFi tokens. The thesis leans on ongoing liquidity support from deficits and easier policy, with Hayes expecting higher-risk assets to outperform. After a mixed but profitable 2025, the fund is doubling down on narratives it sees as credible in the current macro backdrop.
AI tokens outpace memecoins as crypto comeback strengthens
By Omkar Godbole — Jan 6, 2026
Capital is rotating from memes to utility-oriented sectors, with AI-linked assets leading and indexes for DeFi and metaverse also advancing. Render rallied about 20 percent, SUI climbed on privacy expectations, and analysts say sustained gains hinge on continued spot ETF inflows and macro data. Markets remain sensitive to geopolitical headlines and the upcoming US jobs report.
Storage token Filecoin rises on heavy volume
By Will Canny, CD Analytics | Edited by Sheldon Reback — Jan 6, 2026
FIL gained about 6 percent as trading activity ran 109 percent above its 30-day average, signaling heightened participation. Price action shows a series of higher lows with the token behaving as a beta play on broader crypto sentiment. Traders are watching support around 1.55 dollars and resistance near 1.68 dollars as the market digests the spike.
Circle’s USDC outpaces growth of Tether’s USDT for second year running
By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost | Edited by Sheldon Reback — Jan 6, 2026
USDC expanded 73 percent to 75.1 billion dollars in 2025, outgrowing USDT’s 36 percent rise to 186.6 billion dollars, as institutions favored regulated and transparent stablecoins. Integrations with major payment networks and compliance with evolving frameworks boosted USDC’s appeal. The two largest stablecoins still dominate over 80 percent of market value, and growth trajectories will shape on-chain liquidity this year.
