🚨 MARKET UPDATE: Bitcoin & Ethereum Steady as DOJ Investigates Fed Chair Powell; XRP Slides! ⚖️📉$XMR
The crypto market is navigating a high-stakes geopolitical storm today (January 12, 2026). While institutional turmoil at the Federal Reserve has triggered a "flight to safety," not all assets are reacting equally.
The Breakdown: ✅$LUMIA
1️⃣ BTC & ETH Holding the Line: Bitcoin ($BTC) briefly spiked to $92,500 before retracing to stay steady above the $90,000 psychological support. Ethereum ($ETH) remains range-bound near $3,150. Investors are viewing these "Blue Chip" cryptos as a hedge against the growing uncertainty of the U.S. financial system. 🛡️
2️⃣ XRP Faces Pressure: Unlike the leaders, XRP is seeing a notable slide, losing momentum for the 7th consecutive day. It is currently testing the critical $2.00 support as retail demand softens and institutional traders move to lower-risk hedges.
3️⃣ The Powell Crisis: Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirmed he is under a DOJ criminal investigation—which he has labeled "political intimidation" from the White House to force lower interest rates. This unprecedented clash has sent Gold to a record $4,600 ATH, proving that investors are fleeing traditional USD-backed assets. 🚀
4️⃣ Privacy Surge: While major alts struggle, Monero (XMR) has touched a new record high near $600, benefiting from the massive demand for financial anonymity amid this regulatory chaos.
The Strategy: Markets are "allergic" to uncertainty. Expect high volatility this week as the clash between the White House and the Fed escalates. Watch for a $BTC break below $90K or a breakout past $93K to confirm the next major move.
Where is your "Safe Haven" right now? Bitcoin, Gold, or Privacy Coins? Let’s hear your strategy below! 👇
