According to Huoxun Finance on January 4th, CoinAnk data shows that in the past 24 hours, the total liquidation amount for cryptocurrency futures contracts across the entire network reached $154 million, including $29.1319 million in long positions and $125 million in short positions. The total liquidation amount for BTC was $51.4255 million, and the total liquidation amount for ETH was $17.4042 million.

Huoxun Finance News, January 4th - According to the Financial Times, as the Trump administration embraces digital assets, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the Big Four accounting firms, has decided to increase its investment in cryptocurrencies after years of caution. Paul Griggs, PwC's US head, stated in an interview that this strategic shift occurred last year against the backdrop of the appointment of pro-crypto regulatory officials in the US and the passage of several new legislations by Congress regulating digital assets such as stablecoins. Griggs stated, "The Genius Act and the regulatory details surrounding stablecoins, I believe, will enhance market confidence in this product and asset class. Asset tokenization will inevitably continue to evolve, and PwC must be in this ecosystem." His statement highlights that the Trump administration's series of actions on cryptocurrency policy have finally convinced blue-chip companies that they can truly enter this long-avoided digital asset market.

Huoxun Finance reported on January 4th that, according to CoinDesk, Mike Silagadze, CEO and co-founder of ether.fi, stated that the next phase of Ethereum's development in 2026 will be led by financial products familiar to ordinary users, rather than speculation. He considers 2025 a turning point for Ethereum, marked by a large influx of institutional investors. While staking within ETFs remains restricted, other institutional tools such as Digital Asset Treasurys (DATs) are progressing faster. He revealed that many institutions have already deployed on ether.fi, calling these early adopters "pioneers at the forefront of technology," and added that DATs have played a positive role in driving Ethereum's price. Silagadze is optimistic about 2026, believing that the Ethereum financial ecosystem will continue to mature. He pointed out that the cryptocurrency banking movement is booming, with numerous companies entering the field. In his view, digital banking is one of the clear paths to drive the continued adoption of Ethereum, especially with the increasing use of stablecoins in global finance. Compared to ETFs, these platforms allow users to participate more directly in on-chain activities and earn rewards. Finally, he emphasized that Ethereum's success in 2026 depends on its ability to provide practical functionality on a large scale.

According to Huoxun Finance on January 4th, Hyperbot data shows that trader pension-usdt.eth has continued to increase his 3x leveraged short position in ETH, currently holding 16,644 ETH (approximately $52.19 million), with a floating profit of approximately $22,000.

According to Odaily Planet Daily, speculative funds continue to flow into the Meme coin sector, with Solana ecosystem and multi-chain animal-themed Meme coins collectively surging. OKX market data shows that the top 10 gainers are: BONK, currently at $0.000012588, up 38.72% in the last 24 hours; WIF, currently at $0.42242, up 30.59% in the last 24 hours; BOME, currently at $0.00080495, up 23.46% in the last 24 hours; CVX, currently at $2.0841, up 22.00% in the last 24 hours; FLOKI, currently at $0.000057715, up 20.72% in the last 24 hours; MEW, currently at $0.0011444, up 19.37% in the last 24 hours; GOAT, currently at $0.045480, up 19.11% in the last 24 hours; PENGU, currently at $0.012945, up 19.28% in the last 24 hours; and MOODENG, currently at $0.090261. The US dollar is up 17.67% in the last 24 hours; TOSHI is currently trading at $0.000036784, up 17.12% in the last 24 hours.