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Ethereum staking bottleneck, XRP ETF inflows, and Bitcoin ETF outflows drive crypto sentiment |
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January 11, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
Staking saturation, ETF flows, and regulatory moves shape early 2026 crypto markets
Ethereum staking: Institutional demand and US staking ETFs swell Ethereum staking queue to 1.7M ETH, creating network bottlenecks. ETF flow divergence: XRP and Solana ETFs see strong inflows and volume while Bitcoin and Ethereum funds face combined $1.43B outflows. Regulatory action: Tennessee orders Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to halt sports betting contracts, risking fines and prosecution.
Watch: Senate advances market structure vote with bipartisan talks amid banking lobbying on stablecoin regulations.
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Ethereum staking saturated by institutions and ETFs; network faces choke point
Institutions including BitMine staked over 1M ETH (~$3.2B) in 30 days, swelling the Ethereum staking entry queue to 1.7M ETH as regulated US staking ETFs launch initial reward distributions. Price momentum is mixed amid bearish pressure, with Vitalik Buterin advocating a 'sovereign web' concept to counter corporate control.
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XRP ETFs surpass $1.22B inflows, boosting market sentiment ahead of Clarity Act
XRP ETFs have aggregated $1.22 billion in inflows since November 2025, maintaining daily gains while Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs face outflows. Institutional preference for Ripple’s compliance approach grows as the US debates the Clarity Act, which could recognize XRP as a non-security.
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Tennessee orders Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to cease sports betting contracts
Tennessee’s Sports Wagering Council issued cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, warning of fines, court injunctions, and possible law enforcement referrals if non-compliant.
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Bitcoin mining difficulty dips slightly in first 2026 adjustment amid ETF outflows
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty eased modestly to 146.4 trillion after record highs in 2025, providing miners relief. BTC price trades near $90,635 amid $343.8M ETF outflows, reflecting cautious sentiment but structural support.
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Tether mints $1B USDT amid Bitcoin tariff and rate-cut concerns
Tether issued $1 billion USDT as Bitcoin navigates delayed tariffs and fears of Federal Reserve rate cuts, raising questions on whether the move signals bullish or bearish market sentiment.
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• XRP and Solana ETFs show record volume and net inflows while Bitcoin and Ether funds face $750 million combined outflows in the first week of 2026.
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The Block
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• Banks lobby Congress to ban stablecoin rewards programs to protect $360 billion annual revenue from deposits and card fees.
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CryptoSlate
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• BlackRock’s 2026 Global Outlook highlights stablecoins as key emerging rails bridging traditional finance and crypto settlement.
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CryptoSlate
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• Senate Agriculture Chair considers delaying crypto market structure bill vote to build bipartisan consensus amid White House pressure.
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CryptoNews
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• Nasdaq and CME Group unify crypto indexes under the Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index, targeting institutional investors with a multi-asset benchmark.
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CryptoNews
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• Coinbase receives Buy rating upgrades from Bank of America and Goldman Sachs as the exchange accelerates growth.
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Bitcoin News
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• Bitcoin whales reduce long positions on Bitfinex amid resurgence of $135K price target and classic bull pattern signals.
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