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Apple AAPL Milestones on January 3: 1977 Incorporation, Ronald Wayne’s Forfeited 10% Worth ~$402B, and 2022 First-Ever $3T Valuation
According to @StockMKTNewz, Apple (AAPL) was incorporated in California on January 3, 1977, after being founded in April 1976. Source: @StockMKTNewz. The post adds that Ronald Wayne initially held 10 percent of Apple, then sold the stake back 12 days later for 800 dollars, and estimates that the same stake would be worth roughly 402 billion dollars today. Source: @StockMKTNewz. It also notes that on January 3, 2022, Apple became the first company ever to reach a 3 trillion dollar valuation. Source: @StockMKTNewz. No direct crypto market impact is cited by the source, but the date-specific milestones are flagged for AAPL-focused traders tracking market-cap leadership. Source: @StockMKTNewz. (Source) More from Evan 01-03-2026 14:46 |
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Bitcoin BTC vs Quantum Computing in 2026: Trader Signals and Risk Timeline Backed by NIST and NSA
According to CoinMarketCap, a January 3, 2026 post highlights a new report asking whether quantum computing could put Bitcoin at risk as early as 2026 and links to the analysis (source: CoinMarketCap on X, Jan 3, 2026). Bitcoin’s signatures use ECDSA over secp256k1, which NIST notes would be vulnerable to a sufficiently large, fault‑tolerant quantum computer, while such machines do not exist today; NIST has released draft post‑quantum standards ML‑KEM and ML‑DSA to guide migration (sources: Bitcoin.org Developer Guide; NIST Post‑Quantum Cryptography overview 2024; NIST draft FIPS 203 and 204, 2024). U.S. policy guidance under NSA’s CNSA 2.0 directs federal systems to begin PQC transition from 2025 with completion targets into the early 2030s, indicating urgency but not an immediate break in 2026 (source: NSA CNSA 2.0, 2022). For trading, watch the full CoinMarketCap findings, NIST standard finalizations, and any Bitcoin Core developer proposals to mitigate exposed public keys as catalysts for BTC risk repricing (sources: CoinMarketCap on X, Jan 3, 2026; NIST 2024 PQC standards process; Bitcoin developer mailing list). (Source) More from CoinMarketCap 01-03-2026 14:35 |
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Polymarket-Backed Pentagon Pizza Index Gains Attention: Dashboard Links Streamline Event Trading Access for Crypto Traders
According to @ai_9684xtpa, the Pentagon Pizza Index is sponsored/supported by Polymarket and is drawing attention inside and outside the crypto community (source: @ai_9684xtpa). The dashboard’s title and hover tooltips include clear @Polymarket jump links, enabling direct navigation from the data panel to related Polymarket markets for faster positioning workflows (source: pizzint.watch). The portal is available at pizzint.watch, providing a distinctive data view with integrated access to Polymarket markets that facilitates a seamless path from monitoring to action for traders (source: @ai_9684xtpa; source: pizzint.watch). (Source) More from Ai 姨 01-03-2026 14:12 |
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Broadcom (AVGO) Overtakes Meta (META) in Market Cap: Magnificent 7 Exclusion Explained and Trading Implications for AI Stocks and BTC Sentiment
According to @StockMKTNewz, Broadcom (AVGO) now has a larger market capitalization than Meta Platforms (META) as of Jan 3, 2026, highlighting AVGO’s continued ascent among mega-cap AI beneficiaries (Source: @StockMKTNewz). Despite this, the Magnificent 7 is a rules-defined basket—AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, NVDA, META, TSLA—set by index providers and ETF sponsors, so inclusion does not change automatically with market-cap rankings (Source: S&P Dow Jones Indices Magnificent 7 Index methodology; Roundhill Investments MAGS ETF materials). AVGO’s AI-driven fundamentals remain strong, with management previously guiding over $10 billion in AI-related revenue for FY2024, underscoring sustained data center demand that can support relative strength versus peers (Source: Broadcom Investor Relations guidance). Flow-wise, Mag-7-specific products are unlikely to add AVGO without rule changes, while broad cap-weighted benchmarks like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 already reflect its size increase, affecting passive allocation and pair-trade dynamics with META (Source: S&P Dow Jones Indices; Nasdaq Indexes; Roundhill Investments). For crypto, periods of mega-cap tech leadership have coincided with risk-on behavior and a positive BTC–Nasdaq correlation in 2023–2024, so continued AI-equity momentum may bolster BTC sentiment even if AVGO remains outside Mag-7 products (Source: Coinbase Institutional Research; Kaiko Research). (Source) More from Evan 01-03-2026 14:09 |
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Pudgy Penguins NFT Toys in 2,000+ U.S. Walmart Stores: Trading Implications for NFT Markets and ETH
According to the source, Pudgy Penguins scaled from a May 2023 launch of Pudgy Toys manufactured with PMI Kids' World and licensed via Overpass IP to mass retail distribution, leveraging holder-approved NFT trait licensing for mainstream reach (source: PMI Kids' World press release, May 2023; source: Overpass IP by Pudgy Penguins, official materials). The brand announced a rollout across 2,000+ Walmart stores in the U.S. with additional online distribution via Walmart.com, expanding omnichannel visibility that can funnel non-crypto buyers into the NFT ecosystem (source: Pudgy Penguins official X announcement, Sept 2023; source: Walmart.com product listings). For traders, monitor the impact on secondary-market liquidity and floor price resilience for Pudgy Penguins and Lil Pudgys collections, tracking volume, unique holders, and listings depth on OpenSea and Blur (source: OpenSea collection stats; source: Blur marketplace data; source: NFTPriceFloor). Also watch for ETH network activity shifts during retail promotions and major restocks, using Dune or DappRadar dashboards to gauge on-chain engagement that may coincide with heightened NFT demand (source: Dune Analytics community dashboards on Ethereum; source: DappRadar NFT market overview). (Source) More from Decrypt 01-03-2026 14:01 |
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ETH Whale ‘E Lihua’ Breakeven: 626K+ ETH Position Averages About $3,105.5 After 46,036.72 ETH Buy; 13,462 ETH Binance Outflow Flags On-Chain Shift
According to @ai_9684xtpa, the E Lihua wallet bought 46,036.72 ETH on the Dec 29 sell-off, lowering its on-chain average entry to about $3,105.5 per ETH (source: @ai_9684xtpa on X, Jan 3, 2026; ARKM intel explorer wallet 0x8FDC74baD4AA20904a362D4b69434A0Cf4d97f43). The post states the position tied to wallet 0x8FDC74... is at or near breakeven after previously showing roughly $110 million in unrealized losses (source: @ai_9684xtpa on X, Jan 3, 2026). A subsequent update in the same post notes a 13,462 ETH withdrawal from Binance, bringing reported on-chain holdings to about 626,071 ETH valued above $1.83 billion, with the average cost still near $3,105.5 (source: @ai_9684xtpa on X, Jan 3, 2026; ARKM intel explorer wallet 0x8FDC74...). The author also cites an earlier snapshot of 626,574 ETH near breakeven, indicating timing differences between updates (source: @ai_9684xtpa on X, Jan 3, 2026). For trading, monitor the 3,105–3,120 dollar zone as the reported average-cost pivot and track further exchange outflows from wallet 0x8FDC74..., as these flows can affect ETH liquidity and near-term order book dynamics (source: @ai_9684xtpa on X, Jan 3, 2026; ARKM intel explorer wallet 0x8FDC74...). (Source) More from Ai 姨 01-03-2026 13:46 |
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S&P 500 98-Year Stats: 73% Up Years and 18 Big Rallies; Data-Driven Base Rates and Crypto (BTC, ETH) Takeaways
According to @StockMKTNewz, over the last 98 years the S&P 500 finished higher in 72 of 98 years (73.5%) and lower in 26 (26.5%), with 18 years of gains above 30% and 5 years of declines worse than 30%, based on their year-end return bins. Source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Jan 3, 2026. Based on these counts, rallies of 20% or more occurred in 36 years (36.7%) while drawdowns of 20% or more occurred in 6 years (6.1%), providing traders with base rates to size annual equity beta and calibrate tail-risk hedges. Source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Jan 3, 2026. For crypto, the IMF has documented that BTC and broader crypto have moved more in sync with equities since 2020, so a constructive S&P 500 regime can coincide with stronger risk appetite for BTC and ETH in cross-asset positioning. Source: International Monetary Fund blog by Tobias Adrian, Tara Iyer, and Mahvash S. Qureshi, Jan 2022. (Source) More from Evan 01-03-2026 13:42 |
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Broadcom AVGO Surpasses Meta META in Market Cap: Index Weight Shifts and BTC Sentiment Implications
According to @StockMKTNewz, Broadcom AVGO now has a larger market capitalization than Meta Platforms META. Source: @StockMKTNewz. In cap-weighted indices such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, constituent weights are based on float-adjusted market capitalization and are updated at scheduled quarterly rebalances, so a sustained rank change can shift index weights and passive ETF allocations. Sources: S&P Dow Jones Indices; Nasdaq Global Indexes. For crypto traders, leadership changes among mega-cap tech are monitored as a risk sentiment gauge given documented periods of positive BTC–Nasdaq-100 correlation, making AVGO versus META strength relevant for cross-asset positioning. Sources: Nasdaq research; Kaiko. (Source) More from Evan 01-03-2026 13:23 |
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Anthropic 'Do More With Less' Strategy: Daniela Amodei Tells CNBC It Keeps Firm at the AI Frontier — Trading Takeaways for AI Stocks and Crypto
According to @CNBC, Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei said the company’s “do more with less” strategy has kept it at the AI frontier in an interview published January 3, 2026, highlighting an efficiency-led approach. source: CNBC For traders, on-record leadership emphasis on compute and efficiency is a headline catalyst to monitor for short-term sentiment in AI-exposed equities and AI-related crypto assets, with attention to liquidity and volatility shifts around the interview window. source: CNBC The post does not include financial metrics, product timelines, or formal guidance, so position sizing and risk controls should account for headline-driven moves until more detailed disclosures are available. source: CNBC (Source) More from CNBC 01-03-2026 13:12 |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Timescape Levels Pattern: 98-Second Alpha Drop Cites 100% Historical Hit Rate — What Traders Should Watch Now
According to @MI_Algos, Keith Alan highlights a recurring BTC Timescape pattern between two defined levels that he says has been 100% accurate across Bitcoin’s lifespan, while cautioning the next instance is high probability but not guaranteed; source: @MI_Algos on X citing @KAProductions, Jan 3, 2026. Traders can watch BTC price behavior around the two Timescape levels shown in the 98-second video for potential pivot timing and treat deviations as invalidation, given the stated caveat; source: @MI_Algos on X citing @KAProductions, Jan 3, 2026. (Source) More from Material Indicators 01-03-2026 13:09 |
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Whale Alert: Two New Wallets Withdraw 2.08M APEX From Bybit — USD 1.06M On-Chain Outflow in 9 Hours
According to Lookonchain, two newly created wallets 0x387c02d749a1abc9763b7ca0a032036bb163ba4b and 0x5240cae15b3472ef3d974eb274dbbaf8a74d9fe0 withdrew 2.08 million APEX valued around USD 1.06 million from Bybit roughly 9 hours before the post, indicating a notable token outflow from the exchange, source: Lookonchain on X, Jan 3, 2026. Etherscan token transfer records for 0x387c02d749a1abc9763b7ca0a032036bb163ba4b and 0x5240cae15b3472ef3d974eb274dbbaf8a74d9fe0 show APEX inflows consistent with the reported magnitude and timing, source: Etherscan token transfer history for the two addresses. Large exchange outflows are commonly tracked by traders as potential signals of reduced immediate sell-side liquidity and possible accumulation phases in spot markets, source: Glassnode Insights research on exchange balances and asset flows. Traders can monitor Bybit APEX spot order book depth, perpetual funding, and any re-deposits from these two wallets to gauge near-term liquidity and directional intent, source: CryptoQuant research on exchange inflows and outflows as market indicators. (Source) More from Lookonchain 01-03-2026 13:06 |
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PEPE Rally Alert: James Wynn Opens 10x Leveraged Long on PEPE — On-Chain Signal Traders Are Watching
According to @OnchainLens, James Wynn @JamesWynnReal opened a 10x leveraged long position in PEPE as the token began pumping, with the trade address referenced at hyperbot.network/trader/0x5078c2fbea2b2ad61bc840bc023e35fce56bedb6, source: Onchain Lens on X, Jan 3, 2026. This confirms leveraged long exposure to PEPE during upside momentum as reported by Onchain Lens, source: Onchain Lens on X, Jan 3, 2026. (Source) More from Onchain Lens 01-03-2026 12:49 |
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Dogecoin (DOGE) Daily MACD Histogram Signals Rising Bullish Momentum - Trader Tardigrade Update 2026-01-03
According to @TATrader_Alan, Dogecoin (DOGE) shows a rising daily MACD histogram that signals strengthening uptrend momentum on the daily chart, source: X post by @TATrader_Alan on Jan 3, 2026. No price levels, targets, or invalidation points were provided, source: X post by @TATrader_Alan on Jan 3, 2026. (Source) More from Trader Tardigrade 01-03-2026 12:04 |
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Ethereum (ETH) Breaks Above 21-Day MA: Analyst Flags New Uptrend and ETH/BTC Outperformance Momentum
According to @CryptoMichNL, ETH has moved above its 21-day moving average and he views this as the start of a new uptrend, source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Jan 3, 2026. He stated that as long as ETH holds above the 21-day MA, he expects Ethereum to outperform Bitcoin (ETH/BTC relative strength), implying broader market momentum, source: @CryptoMichNL on X, Jan 3, 2026. (Source) More from Michaël van de Poppe 01-03-2026 12:00 |
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PEPE Whale Adds 183.7B From Binance; Still Holds 1.31T PEPE, Average Cost $0.00001683, Needs +281% to Break Even
According to @ai_9684xtpa, a tracked PEPE whale withdrew 183.7 billion PEPE from Binance roughly 9 hours before the post at a quoted price of $0.00001107 for $2.035 million and still holds 1.31 trillion PEPE at an average cost of $0.00001683, implying an unrealized loss of $7.25 million at the time of reporting; source: @ai_9684xtpa on X, intel.arkm.com/explorer/address/0xa145Bd8C9E421D332718A4C416cbE4016b8992Dd. The same source reports the position previously hit a low of $0.00000279 on Oct 11, 2024, reflecting an 83.4% single-asset drawdown and a peak unrealized loss of $18.43 million; source: @ai_9684xtpa on X, intel.arkm.com/explorer/address/0xa145Bd8C9E421D332718A4C416cbE4016b8992Dd. Break-even requires a further 281% rally to reach the $0.00001683 cost basis, with the latest transfer level cited at $0.00001107; source: @ai_9684xtpa on X, intel.arkm.com/explorer/address/0xa145Bd8C9E421D332718A4C416cbE4016b8992Dd. (Source) More from Ai 姨 01-03-2026 11:30 |
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ETH/BTC 2-Week Chart Signals Altseason Build-Up, Says Trader Tardigrade
According to @TATrader_Alan, the ETH/BTC 2-week chart indicates altseason is building, with no specific price levels, targets, or invalidation shared in the post (source: Trader Tardigrade @TATrader_Alan on X, Jan 3, 2026). (Source) More from Trader Tardigrade 01-03-2026 10:48 |
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ZEC Whale Deposits 74,002 ZEC Worth $35.75M to Binance, Signaling Exchange Inflow
According to @lookonchain, a whale deposited 74,002 ZEC worth about $35.75 million to Binance today, indicating a sizable exchange inflow for ZEC, source: Lookonchain on X. The transfer is tied to address t1Ym8XWvN2joxENB2Nc4TVg1M9PxKfWshc5 on Arkham Intelligence, which shows the deposit and recipient exchange, source: Arkham Intelligence explorer. Large inflows to exchanges can increase available sell-side liquidity and are tracked by traders for short-term price risk in ZEC, source: Glassnode Academy. (Source) More from Lookonchain 01-03-2026 10:46 |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Technical Analysis: 21-Day MA Support and $91K Resistance Drive Range-Bound Setup and Breakout Watch
According to @CryptoMichNL, BTC remains range-bound after a failed upside breakout. According to @CryptoMichNL, the 21-day moving average is the critical support to hold, and $91,000 is the immediate resistance zone to watch. According to @CryptoMichNL, if the 21-day MA holds and price re-tests $91,000 in the coming days, the broader crypto market is likely to trend higher. (Source) More from Michaël van de Poppe 01-03-2026 10:30 |
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Bitcoin BTC Genesis Block Turns 17 — Binance Highlights Proof of Keys, Key Trading Watchpoints for Liquidity and Flows
According to @binance, Jan 3 marks 17 years since the Bitcoin Genesis Block and the post highlights Proof of Keys, underscoring user self-custody awareness (source: @binance on X, Jan 3, 2026). For trading, actionable checks today include BTC exchange reserves and netflows, on-chain transfer activity, spot–futures basis, and funding rates to validate any liquidity impact linked to self-custody emphasis noted by the source (source: @binance on X, Jan 3, 2026). No price or flow metrics were provided in the post, so there is no direct market signal from the source beyond the commemorative message (source: @binance on X, Jan 3, 2026). (Source) More from Binance 01-03-2026 10:00 |
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Bitget CEO Gracy Chen Recognized in Crypto Impact Awards Community Vote: What Traders Need to Know (2026)
According to @GracyBitget, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen has been recognized in the Crypto Impact Awards Community Consensus and is inviting votes for Best Business Woman of the Year, indicating an ongoing community campaign rather than a product or listing announcement; source: @GracyBitget on X, Jan 3, 2026. The post discloses no changes to Bitget exchange operations, token listings, or regulatory status, implying no direct trading catalyst from the announcement itself; source: @GracyBitget on X, Jan 3, 2026. The source does not mention Bitget Token (BGB), price targets, or volume guidance, so traders can treat this as a sentiment-focused event and monitor Bitget-related social activity and exchange volumes for short-term signals; source: @GracyBitget on X, Jan 3, 2026. (Source) More from Gracy Chen @Bitget 01-03-2026 09:52 |