🔥 Latest Crypto News: Bitcoin, BCH, XVG, ZEC

A trading strategy breakdown of BTC, BCH, XVG, and ZEC as long-term holders return and momentum starts to shift.

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Eugene Le
January 04, 2026

TL;DR BOX

Bitcoin is showing early signs of a possible trend shift, but real confirmation depends on how price behaves around the $93K - $94K resistance zone. Long-term holder data and technical signals indicate that selling pressure is easing rather than increasing, which supports a more constructive market outlook.

This article analyzes the market using price action, on-chain metrics, and momentum indicators to explain why recent BTC strength may lead to consolidation before any sustained breakout. It also highlights altcoins showing relative strength, with BCH confirming a new uptrend, XVG acting as a short-term momentum trade, and ZEC remaining strong after a multi-month rally.

Key points

  • Fact: LTH supply flipped positive with +10.7K BTC after a 670K BTC distribution peak.

  • Mistake: Assuming strong green candles mean instant continuation without resistance testing.

  • Action: Wait for confirmation at key levels before committing to a directional trade.

Critical insight

Markets often turn bullish quietly through holder behavior and consolidation, not through explosive breakouts.

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We’ve gone through a very volatile year together, and the market ended the year with BTC down more than 30%. But as the new year begins, we’re starting to see early signs of recovery and trend reversal. That lines up well with the outlook I shared earlier 🙂

Now let’s watch closely which coins will lead the market and signal a real shift in direction in this latest crypto news update.

🥇 Bitcoin - $BTC ( ▲ 2.37% )

Bitcoin $BTC ( ▲ 2.37% ) has formed a descending triangle pattern on the daily timeframe and is now printing long-bodied green candles. This suggests buying pressure is increasing and price may attempt to break the pattern to confirm a long-term bullish trend.

That said, despite the strong momentum, BTC still needs to break and hold above the $93K - $94K resistance zone. If price fails here, the market could continue ranging along the trendline until early February, or if it breaks below the short-term trendline, we may see a sharper pullback.

My preferred trading strategy is that BTC will likely consolidate around resistance, pull back slightly to the trendline, move sideways for a while, and then finally break out with a strong green candle to resume the uptrend. This kind of price behavior often builds a healthier rally.

On-chain data also supports this view because LTH (coins held for more than 6 months) show that the 30-day supply change has turned positive, with about 10.7K BTC moving back into long-term holding. After months of distribution since July 16, which peaked on November 26 with over 670K BTC distributed, the trend has flipped.

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This tells us LTHs are no longer selling aggressively. Selling pressure has eased, and supply held by long-term holders is slowly increasing while STHs continue to hold. Historically, this setup often appears before consolidation phases or early bullish recoveries. This is a key signal highlighted in today’s latest crypto news and an important input for any solid trading strategy.

RSI has broken above its RSI-based moving average after a long period of sideways movement and frequent crossovers. This reflects stronger buyer confidence and improving momentum.

Even with these positives, I still believe BTC needs time to distribute liquidity around $93K - $94K. Buyers need time to stabilize and accumulate for Bitcoin to sustain a strong, long-lasting rally. Patience remains an essential trading strategy here.

⛏️ Bitcoin Cash - $BCH ( ▼ 0.09% )  

I previously highlighted $BCH ( ▼ 0.09% ) in latest crypto news as a strong candidate, and it’s playing out well. BCH has broken above a rising wedge, closing with a long green candle above the major resistance zone at $600 - $620.

Although price briefly pulled back toward the wedge, it quickly regained strength with a green candle and short wick. These signals suggest BCH is gaining momentum and is confirming the start of a broader uptrend.

From a trading strategy perspective, BCH is showing relative strength compared to the market and deserves close attention in upcoming latest crypto news updates.

🧨 Verge - $XVG ( ▲ 5.33% )

Verge $XVG ( ▲ 5.33% ) is another token I previously mentioned in latest crypto news. It traded sideways for a long time between $0.0031 and $0.0079. Each time it breaks above $0.0079, price tends to rally sharply.

Personally, I see XVG more as a wave-trading opportunity than a long-term investment. However, after printing a strong weekly green candle and with market sentiment improving, I’m more confident giving this token additional attention.

This kind of setup fits well with a flexible trading strategy, especially for traders who thrive in momentum-based moves. And yes… lol.

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🔥 Zcash - $ZEC ( ▲ 4.31% )  

The final token in today’s latest crypto news is Zcash - a favorite of many long-time readers. We first recommended $ZEC ( ▲ 4.31% ) around $200, and it has since reached $600, with a previous high above $700. That’s a +200% move in under 6 months.

ZEC has now confirmed a breakout from a symmetrical ascending pattern, supported by two strong long-bodied green candles. However, price is currently facing resistance around $550 - $573.

From a trading strategy standpoint:

  • If you want to enter now, wait for a clean breakout and confirmation above this resistance.

  • Alternatively, you can wait for a pullback.

If price does retrace, the ideal buy zone lies around $310 - $384. This is a high-liquidity area, a previous accumulation zone, and a region where many prior stop-losses were placed, making it a strong technical demand zone.

We’ll continue to track ZEC closely in upcoming latest crypto news and adjust the trading strategy as price action evolves.

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