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Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Bitcoin, BLUR & Crypto – European Wrap 16 January

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Self proclaimed Bitcoin creator fans the flames of rivalry between BTC and Ethereum

In the crypto community, there is a long standing rivalry between the two largest cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum, for capturing market share and dominance.

While BTC hands down beats Ethereum at market dominance, higher market capitalization and adoption, Ether supporters envision “flippening” the narrative where Ethereum’s market capitalization will exceed that of Bitcoin, at some point in the future.

BLUR token sustains price rally despite nearly 50 million unlock

Blur, an NFT marketplace, unlocked 49.46 million BLUR tokens, worth nearly $32.55 million, on January 16. The token periodically unlocks tokens every month, and most previous unlocks were followed by price gains in the NFT marketplace token.

Too early to announce the beginning of the altcoin season

The bitcoin exchange rate is hovering around $43,000, up a modest 0.8% in 24 hours. This momentum is mirrored by the broader crypto market, where capitalisation has risen to $1.69 trillion. Technically, bitcoin continues to trade around its 50-day moving average.

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Starknet unveils strkBTC, shielded Bitcoin transactions on Ethereum Layer 2

Starknet, the Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by StarkWare, today announced strkBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin asset that introduces optional shielding while preserving full DeFi composability.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple consolidate with short-term cautious bullish bias

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple are consolidating near key technical areas on Friday, showing mild signs of stabilization after recent volatility. BTC holds above $67,000 despite mild losses so far this week, while ETH hovers around $2,000 after a rejection near its upper consolidation boundary.

Ethereum Price Forecast: FG Nexus continues distribution amid signs of returning risk-on sentiment

FG Nexus, once dubbed an Ethereum treasury firm, resumed offloading the top altcoin on Wednesday, distributing 7,550 ETH, according to data from smart money tracker EmberCN.

Top Crypto Gainers: Stable and Decred rally, Pippin approaches record highs

Altcoins, such as Stable, Decred, and Pippin, are extending gains so far this week, defying the risk-averse conditions in the broader cryptocurrency market. Stable and Pippin are near record high levels, while Decred extends its breakout rally above $30.

Bitcoin Price Annual Forecast: BTC holds long-term bullish structure heading into 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) is wrapping up 2025 as one of its most eventful years, defined by unprecedented institutional participation, major regulatory developments, and extreme price volatility.

Bitcoin: Another month of losses, and it’s been five

Bitcoin (BTC) price is stabilizing around $68,000 at the time of writing on Friday, but the Crypto King is poised to close February on a fragile footing, marking its fifth consecutive month of losses since October and a rare start to the year with back-to-back monthly corrections.