CryptoCurated Week 72 | Quick Hit: Jan 8–16, 2026 Crypto Grind – BTC Teases $97K Before Dip, SOL Ships Steady, RUNE Sneaks Gains 😏
Yo fam, Anthem Hayek Blanchard (@anthemhayek) here with the no-BS price recap. ETFs pumping, China QE dreams alive. Now in 2026? Grind mode: early Jan panic dip, mid-week rebound, now range-bound chill.
Bitcoin (BTC) – King Flirted with $97K, Then Gravity Won Jan 8: ~$91,000–$91,300 (post-crash recovery start). Peaked mid-week ~$97,000 (whales scooping, Saylor echoes). Jan 16: ~$95,500 (down ~1-2% today on Senate delays, lighter volume). 8-day vibe: +~4-5% overall from Jan 8 low, but that $97K tease had us hyped before the pullback. Still king holding the fort amid macro noise.
Solana (SOL) – Ecosystem Fire, Price Chilling Like a Boss Jan 8: ~$136–$138. Tested highs ~$147–$148 mid-week on stablecoin ATHs, Jupiter launches, ETF filings hype. Jan 16: ~$143 (slight dip, solid $130–$135 support). 8-day move: +~4-5%, steady rotation into DeFi/memecoins — not mooning, but shipping nonstop.
THORChain (RUNE) – Cross-Chain Survivor Sneaking Gains Jan 8: ~$0.58. Climbed to ~$0.68 highs recently on whale swaps, liquidity vibes. Jan 16: ~$0.67–$0.68 (up tiny from low, far from 2024 $5 days). 8-day vibe: +~15-16% from Jan 8 — breathing life, needs that ETF spark or big catalyst.
Top 10 Timeline Gems (Jan 8–16) – With Extra Color, Commentary & Links
Silver manipulation alert – Paper games dying, physical decoupling with Shanghai premium exploding; East draining West. (Shibo’s wake-up call on metals mirroring crypto vibes) [Link: https://x.com/anthemhayek/status/2012004735235342731]
Market heating or cooling? – Shibo’s space tease on crypto trends; come find out if we’re pumping or dumping. (Classic bull/bear debate fuel) [Link: https://x.com/anthemhayek/status/2012005432148259143]
Toshi.bet promo push – Go dawgs, bet with crypto bonuses via Doginal Dogs referral; free VPN tip included. (Sports + crypto = degenerate heaven satire) [Link: https://x.com/anthemhayek/status/2012024990139973654]
State of Type 2026 – Riv’s space on “Year of the Lock In”; events coming, set reminders. (Web3 community building with purpose) [Link: https://x.com/anthemhayek/status/2012024614726390037]
Dating alpha leak – Coutbater app beta: Tinder meets barter for broke 2026 vibes. (Hilarious crypto community “alpha” gone wrong) [Link: https://x.com/anthemhayek/status/2012013139328639186]
Networking & Building space – Shield’s DD events for 2026; can’t please everyone and respect yourself. (Crypto mindset gems) [Link: https://x.com/anthemhayek/status/2012005472451330474]
Women in Doginal Dogs – Meme trend on ladies getting more crypto-savvy. (Satirical take on community growth) [Link: https://x.com/anthemhayek/status/2012024373797163190]
Patriots win giveaway – MEL’s bet hype with $$$ prizes; notties set for sports-crypto crossover. [Link: https://x.com/anthemhayek/status/2012010487106707621]
GM Greenland vibes – People missing out on crypto fun; Trump tags for lolz. (Global outreach satire) [Link: https://x.com/anthemhayek/status/2012028508793684060]
Epstein mainstream fame – Fundraising off victims; going viral in 2026. (Dark humor tie-in to crypto’s wild side) [Link: https://x.com/anthemhayek/status/2012138903927718163]
Satirical TL;DR
Early Jan: “Winter 2.0 incoming!” 😭
Mid-Jan: “Whales said hold my beer — $97K!” 🚀
Now: “$95K range therapy session. Senate, do something.” 🥱
This is the boring accumulation where fortunes build. DCA, self-custody (@Vultisig gang), chill.
Dip buy or Senate-watch? Roast/hype below. 🐂🥶
Not financial advice. Entertainment & market commentary only. Do your own research.