Top 5 Crypto Headlines 1. Bitcoin hovers just below $90,000 after liquidation sell-off and fails to gain momentum despite calmer global markets. ETH, SOL and ADA have slipped lower as sentiment stays cautious. 2. South Korean Gwangju prosecutors probe loss of significant seized Bitcoin stash, likely from phishing attack during official storage per internal audit findings. 3. Pantera Capital calls 2025 a whipsaw year of capitulation. BTC fell 6 percent, ETH 11 percent, SOL 34 percent while median altcoins dropped 79 percent. Expects 2026 rebound via institutions, RWA tokenization and stablecoins. 4. Gold pushes toward $5,000 per ounce record as Bitcoin lingers near $89,000, down 30 percent from ATH. Experts split on whether BTC needs new catalysts or is simply consolidating after prior surges. 5. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse remains bullish, predicting fresh all-time highs across crypto in 2026 despite recent dips and volatility.