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President Donald Trump has resurfaced his old threat of imposing 100% tariffs on the BRICS nations via Truth Social, the social media platform owned by his company Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>). But this fund manager, while agreeing with his views asks how the will U.S. manage the production of essential goods.
What Happened: Trump, who had issued the 100% tariff threat earlier in December, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/12/42405749/bitcoin-far-more-of-a-threat-than-a-brics-reserve-currency-says-jeremy-siegel-find-it-curious-that-trump-championed-btc-at-100k">warned the BRICS nations again</a>, calling them &#8220;hostile,&#8221; for planning a combined BRICS currency.
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Aditya Sesh, founder and managing director of Basiz Fund&nbsp;Services, told <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/">Benzinga</a> that the U.S. is justified in using tariffs to protect the dollar&#8217;s strength and promote reciprocal trade, aiming to boost American exports and improve negotiating leverage for the country.
However, Sesh out that &#8220;Assuming 100% tariffs are imposed, how will the U.S. manage production from Slippers to Ships? Will American factories come up so quickly, and if so, at what cost? What about the inflationary impact of consumables in the U.S. when imports become expensive? It will also impact not just the American capital markets but also global capital markets.&#8221;
Trump announced Thursday that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43353698/trump-slaps-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-loonie-peso-slide-oil-climbs">U.S. will implement a 25% tariff </a>on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective Saturday, Feb. 1. The decision comes in line with Trump&#8217;s pledge to impose tariffs, citing concerns over illegal immigration, trade imbalances, and fentanyl trafficking from Canada and Mexico.
BRICS, an intergovernmental organization, comprises nine countries including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump, in his post, drew a firm line, demanding a commitment from these nations to abandon such efforts. He also suggested these nations find &#8220;another sucker nation&#8221; to trade with, emphasizing the importance of access to the US economy.
The statement expresses confidence that the BRICS nations will be unsuccessful in their attempts to displace the dollar in international trade. It concludes with a stark warning: any country that attempts to challenge the dollar&#8217;s position should expect a severed trading relationship with the U.S.
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Why It Matters: U.S. economists, back in December had questioned Trump&#8217;s views on this matter. Jeremy Siegel, in a <a href="http://-https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/12/42405749/bitcoin-far-more-of-a-threat-than-a-brics-reserve-currency-says-jeremy-siegel-find-it-curious-that-trump-championed-btc-at-100k">note </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/12/42405749/bitcoin-far-more-of-a-threat-than-a-brics-reserve-currency-says-jeremy-siegel-find-it-curious-that-trump-championed-btc-at-100k">dated</a> Dec. 9, 2024, argued that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) posed a greater threat to the dollar&#8217;s reserve currency status than any BRICS initiative.
A senior economist at WisdomTree and former professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Siegel <a href="https://resources.wisdomtree.com/weekly-siegel-commentary/archive-december-9-2024">said</a> that he finds it contradictory that Trump threatens BRICS nations with tariffs for seeking a new reserve currency, while simultaneously supporting Bitcoin, a similar alternative global currency.
Similarly, in his X post dated Dec. 4, Peter Schiff, who is the chief economist and global strategist at Europac.com said that Trump has &#8220;the relationship backwards&#8221; and the BRICS nations are at a disadvantage, exchanging valuable goods for U.S. fiat currency, which is subject to inflation. The U.S. receives tangible products it cannot produce domestically, while the BRICS nations receive currency that loses value, he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">You have the relationship backwards. The BRICS nations are the suckers for accepting our fiat currency for their real consumer goods. We get actual products that make our lives better, that we lack the capacity to produce ourselves. All they get in return is our inflation.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1864269213696708985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA SPY) slipped in late trading Thursday as investors weighed the economic fallout from rising trade tensions between the longstanding
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After Imposing Tariffs On Canada, Donald Trump Threatens 100% Levy On BRICS For Move Against Dollar: 'How Will US Manage Production From Slippers To Ships?,' Asks Expert

Leading cryptocurrencies lost their early gains on Thursday as investors awaited the release of crucial inflation data.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.03%</td>
<td>$104,582.18</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+3.95%</td>
<td>$3,267.77</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+0.05%</td>
<td>$0.3308</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin broke through $106,000 in the morning before falling back to the $104,000 region. Popular dog-themed meme coin Dogecoin witnessed a similar price pattern.
Ethereum, on the other hand, sustained its gains, rising nearly 4% in the last 24 hours.
About $86 million in short bets were wiped out in the last 24 hours, out of a total of $143 million in cryptocurrency liquidations.
Interestingly, traders placing short bets on Bitcoin rose against those gunning for price increases, according to the Long/Short Ratio.
That said, if Bitcoin reclaims its all-time high, more than $530 million in short positions will be liquidated.
"Extreme Greed" emotion dominated the market, according to the reading on the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index, sparking concerns of a further correction.
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<td>+30.15%</td>
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<td>+29.66%</td>
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<td>+27.44%</td>
<td>$16.46</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.57 trillion, growing by 1.92% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks closed in the green on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 136.83 points, or 0.38%, to close at 44,882.13. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.53% to end at 6,071.17. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite popped 0.25% to 19,681.75.
The uptick came as investors parsed the earnings of the "Magnificent 7" companies. Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) rose 2.87% and 1.55%, respectively.
The focus now shifts to Friday's personal consumption expenditures index report, considered the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
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Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez emphasized the "critical importance" of $97,877 for Bitcoin, stating that a sizable amount of the apex cryptocurrency was scooped at this level.
"If it holds, the bull run could continue," Martinez predicted. "However, a break below $97,877 and $91,700 could put the entire bull market in jeopardy."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">With a significant amount of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> accumulated at $97,877, this level holds critical importance. If it holds, the bull run could continue. However, a break below $97,877 and $91,700 could put the entire bull market in jeopardy.<a href="https://t.co/adz1GAiTFL">https://t.co/adz1GAiTFL</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1884901807228436492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another influential cryptocurrency trader, Michaël van de Poppe, ruled out the possibility of Bitcoin having 30% corrections this cycle.
"The markets become larger, through which a lot more liquidity is added and Bitcoin becomes more &#8216;boring&#8217;. Just a gradual upward pace," the trader noted.
Van De Poppe forecast that a Bitcoin peak could come either in the fourth quarter of 2025 or early 2027.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I don&#39;t think we&#39;ll have many 30% corrections on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> during this cycle. The markets become larger, through which a lot more liquidity is added and Bitcoin becomes more &#39;boring&#39;. Just a gradual upwards pace. Either Bitcoin peaks in Q4 2025 or somewhere beginning 2027.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1885005301436531134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Dogecoin Trade Flat, Ethereum Rises Ahead Of Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Release: Will Bitcoin Peak In Early 2027?

The European Central Bank lowered its key interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, bringing the deposit facility rate to 2.75%, as the disinflation process remains &#8220;well on track&#8221; while the economy showed an unexpected stagnation during the last <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">quarter of the year. </a>
With the ECB's latest rate cut, the interest rate gap between the U.S. and the eurozone has widened now to 175 basis points, as the Federal Reserve opted to hold its benchmark rate steady at a 4.50% upper bound on Wednesday.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economy Remains Weak, Lagarde Points To Further Easing Ahead</h3>
The eurozone economy stagnated in the fourth quarter 2024, according to Eurostat's preliminary flash estimate, and is expected to remain sluggish in the near term. 
Financing conditions remain tight as the effects of past rate hikes continue to filter through the economy, with some loans still being rolled over at higher rates. 
&#8220;We are currently restrictive. We are not at neutral rate,&#8221; said ECB president Christine Lagarde.
She highlighted a fragile consumer confidence and muted household spending, despite rising real incomes.
"The direction of travel [for interest rates] is clear," Lagarde stated, "We are confident that inflation will reach the 2% in 2025," Lagarde added.
While opening the door to further policy easing ahead, the ECB emphasized a data-dependent, meeting-by-meeting approach, avoiding any pre-commitment to a specific rate path. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lagarde Slams The Door To Bitcoin Reserves</h3>
Lagarde firmly dismissed the possibility of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) entering ECB&#8217;s reserve balance, stressing the need for liquid, secure and safe assets free from concerns over money laundering and criminal activities.
&#8220;I am confident that Bitcoin will not enter the reserves of any central bank within the General Council,&#8221; Lagarde said.
&#8220;Reserves should not be plagued by the suspicion of money laundering or other criminal activities,&#8221; she added.
This stance represents a stark departure from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, who just a day earlier displayed a more open attitude toward Bitcoin's potential role in financial markets. Powell acknowledged growing institutional interest in digital assets and did not rule out their evolving role in the global financial system.
&#8220;Banks are perfectly able to serve crypto customers as long as they understand and can manage the risks,&#8221; Powell said on Wednesday, while urging Congress to adopt a comprehensive regulatory clarity around crypto assets.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
The euro-dollar exchange rate remained broadly steady around 1.0420 following Lagarde's remarks, showing little movement on the day.
In U.S. markets, equities opened higher, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gaining 0.4%. Small caps outperformed, as the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) surged 1.3%, signaling increased risk appetite among investors.
Meanwhile, gold prices, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), soared to record highs reflecting continued demand for safe-haven assets.
In the crypto space, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) held on to its session gains, trading 1.3% higher at $105,000, largely unaffected by the ECB's decision.
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ECB Cuts Interest Rates By 25 Basis Points As Economy Cools, Lagarde Rejects Bitcoin As Reserve Asset

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) can benefit from the rising Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) prices, and faster growth in its holdings as compared to share dilution, says Mizuho as it describes the company&#8217;s play on the cryptocurrency as the &#8220;Lever for the Believer&#8221; in its note dated Jan. 29.
The MSTR Analysts: A group of analysts at Mizuho including its managing director, Dan Dolev, vice president, Sean Kennedy along with associates Ryan Coyne and Nicholas Lucas, initiated coverage on MicroStrategy with an &#8216;outperform&#8217; rating and price target of $515, implying a 53.3% upside from Tuesday&#8217;s close of $335.93 apiece.
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Analyst Takeaways: Highlighting MicroStrategy&#8217;s strategy of using proceeds from debt and equity offerings to acquire more bitcoin, the analysts in the research note said that MSTR enjoys a premium of approximately 75% over the underlying value of its bitcoin holdings.
The Michael Saylor-led company leverages this premium to issue convertible bonds and equity. This allows MicroStrategy to grow its bitcoin holdings at a faster pace than share dilution.
While bitcoin itself lacks intrinsic value, the analyst believes that rising global adoption, a slowing rate of bitcoin supply growth, and a potentially favorable political environment support price appreciation. The research note forecasts a 25-30% compound annual growth rate for Bitcoin through the end of 2027, based on a correlation between Bitcoin adoption and price.
The note also highlights the company&#8217;s first-mover advantage, as its early adoption of Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset has given it scale and access to capital markets.
As per the sum-of-the-parts valuation, the analysts estimate MSTR&#8217;s bitcoin holdings to reach 783,000 coins, valued at $166,000 per coin by 2027 end.
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<li>Base Case: In this scenario, Mizuho projects MSTR to exceed its three-year capital raise targets, the proceeds from which would be used to accumulate bitcoin. The price target is expected to be $515 per share.</li>
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<li>Bull Case: If there is faster Bitcoin adoption growth and the U.S. government creates a strategic Bitcoin reserve, the stock price could go up to $1,216 per share.</li>
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<li>Bear Case: If there is a rollover in bitcoin adoption growth, which drives bitcoin prices lower, MSTR could raise less capital. This will lead the stock price to decline at $140 per share.</li>
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<li>Risks: The downside included MSTR&#8217;s inability to raise sufficient capital to buy bitcoin as planned. Debt repayment risk if bitcoin prices fell significantly for a prolonged period and quantum computing threat to the security of bitcoin network.</li>
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Price Action: MicroStrategy&#8217;s stock was up 0.96% in the premarket trading, whereas, the exchange-traded fund tracking Nasdaq 100, Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) was up 0.46% at $523.25. As of Jan. 30, MSTR held 471,107 Bitcoins representing 2.243% of its total supply, valued at $49.53 billion, <a href="https://treasuries.bitbo.io/#public">according </a>to BiTBO.
MSTR has a consensus ‘buy&#8217; with a price target of $454.54, according to the 13 analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSTR/analyst-ratings">tracked by Benzinga</a>. The high target is $690, and the low is $140. Recent ratings by Mizuho, Benchmark, and Benchmark suggest a $523 target, implying a 75.57% upside.
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Leading cryptocurrencies lifted on Wednesday, defying the stock market's decline as the Federal Reserve snapped its interest rate-cutting streak.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+2.61%</td>
<td>$104,300.32</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+1.31%</td>
<td>$3,146.53</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+1.83%</td>
<td>$0.3304</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin reclaimed the $104,000 mark, helped by bullish commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Ethereum also registered gains, although it waited for a strong upward breach from $3,200.
The second-largest cryptocurrency has trailed Bitcoin thus far in 2025, recording year-to-date losses of 5.80% as opposed to the apex cryptocurrency's 11% gains.
At the press conference, Powell took a positive stance on cryptocurrencies, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43318325/a-different-powell-emerges-fed-chair-softens-hawkish-tone-on-interest-rates-bitcoin">praising the ongoing efforts</a> to provide a clear regulatory framework for the industry.
The rally resulted in $257.59 million in cryptocurrency liquidations in the last 24 hours, with the majority being downside bets.
Bitcoin's Open Interest rose by 2.58% in the last 24 hours, indicating an influx of fresh money into its futures market.
However, over 50% of Bitcoin traders took short positions on the asset, according to the Long/Short ratio, suggesting that the market could reverse.
The "Greed" sentiment softened from 72 to 76, according to the reading on the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 8:15 p.m. ET)</td>
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<td>Onyxcoin (XCN)</td>
<td>+26.14%</td>
<td>$0.03458</td>
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<td>Fartcoin (FARTCOIN)</td>
<td>+20.64%</td>
<td>$0.9892</td>
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<td>Jito (JTO)</td>
<td>+12.81%</td>
<td>$3.30</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.52 trillion, growing by 1.99% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks edged lower on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 136.83 points, or 0.31%, to close at 44,713.52. The S&amp;P 500 slid 0.47%, ending at 6,039.31, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.51% to close at 19,632.32.
The slide <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43316048/fed-holds-interest-rates-steady-halts-streak-of-consecutive-cuts-as-inflation-remains-elevated">came after the Fed kept interest rates unchanged</a>, pausing its monetary easing cycle that began in September.
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Analyst Notes: Blockchain analytics firm Santiment weighed in on the cryptocurrency market's rebound and its divergence from stocks.
"They [cryptocurrencies and stocks] have been tightly correlated for much of the past 3 years now, but today is a good sign that cryptocurrencies aren&#8217;t entirely fluctuating as simply &#8216;high leveraged tech stocks&#8217;, as many skeptics have been claiming," the research firm said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f4c8; Cryptocurrency has not (yet) been phased by Jerome Powell and the Fed&#39;s decision to halt interest rate cuts for the time being. Interest rates have been a sensitive topic for investors and traders of all sectors, particularly after they were aggressively cut in 2020 (as a… <a href="https://t.co/p49FjhLiKI">pic.twitter.com/p49FjhLiKI</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1884735462813614175?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Influential cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez sounded the alarm about the prospect of a major Ethereum downside.
"Ethereum MVRV has dropped below the 160-day MA once again. The last time this happened was on June 23, 2024, which led to a 40% price correction from $3,500 to $2,100," the analyst remarked.
MVRV, which stands for Market Value to Realized Value, is a ratio used to assess the value of a cryptocurrency by comparing its current market value to its realized value.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> MVRV has dropped below the 160-day MA once again. The last time this happened was on June 23, 2024, which led to a 40% price correction from $3,500 to $2,100. <a href="https://t.co/zbnqPqzr0D">pic.twitter.com/zbnqPqzr0D</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1884730743017918771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rise, Defy Stocks Decline As Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: Top Trader Sees Possible 40% Downside For This Large-Cap Crypto

Leading cryptocurrencies shed early gains on Tuesday, while stocks recovered well following Monday&#8217;s DeepSeek scare.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>–0.12%</td>
<td>$101,743.75</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.77%</td>
<td>$3,110.48</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-2.73%</td>
<td>$0.3236</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin fell to $100,260 by the evening after a surge to $103,465 in the morning hours. The leading cryptocurrency eventually rose above $101,000 as traders bought the dip.
Ethereum also gave up early advances, falling to a low of $3,044 after a move above $3,200 in the morning.
More than $300 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market over the last 24 hours, with $229 million in upside bets getting deleted.
Bitcoin's Open Interest slid by nearly 4% in the last 24 hours. A drop in spot price, coinciding with a drop in OI, suggested liquidation of longs.
Interestingly, 60% of Binance&#8217;s top traders were still long Bitcoin, indicating a potential rebound in the coming days.
The market sentiment remained in the "Greed" zone, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Movement (MOVE)</td>
<td>+7.11%</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
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<td>KuCoin Token (KCS)</td>
<td>+6.40%</td>
<td>$13.70</td>
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<td>Uniswap (UNI)</td>
<td>+3.60%</td>
<td>$11.32</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.44 trillion, contracting 1.49% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks rebounded on Tuesday, recouping losses from Monday&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43285369/asml-lam-research-and-kla-lead-semicap-growth-as-ai-and-tech-upgrades-drive-105-billion-market-outlook">DeepSeek-fueled decline</a>. The Nasdaq Composite lifted 2.03% to end at 19,733.59. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.92%, closing at 6,067.70. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 136.77 points, or 0.31%, to close at 44,850.35.
AI behemoth Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rallied 8.93%, a day after recording <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43244872/tech-stocks-tumble-on-ai-nightmare-nvidia-eyes-worst-day-since-march-2020-bitcoin-drops-below-100000-whats-driving-markets-monday">its worst single-day loss</a> in history.
Investors will turn their attention to the Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday, with a consensus that the central bank will keep its current target rate of 425–450 bps unchanged, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according </a>to the CME FedWatch tool.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez spotted a sell signal on Bitcoin's hourly chart, using the TD Sequential indicator.
"Bitcoin could retest recent lows around $99,000. A rebound may follow, supported by a dovish outlook from the Fed tomorrow," Martinez predicted.
The TD Sequential indicator is a technical analysis tool that identifies potential trend exhaustion points and price reversals.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The TD Sequential indicator presents a sell signal on the hourly chart, suggesting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> could retest recent lows around $99,000. A rebound may follow, supported by a dovish outlook from the Fed tomorrow. <a href="https://t.co/mNAbJG6rft">pic.twitter.com/mNAbJG6rft</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1884338408044233179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant noted a significant rise in market share of&nbsp; Bitcoin holdings by U.S. entities, including exchanges, banks, and funds, suggesting that the bull market was far from over.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The bull market is not over yet "The percentage of Bitcoin holdings by U.S. entities continues to rise relative to the percentage of holdings by non-U.S. entities." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/t0_god?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@t0_god</a> Read more &#x1f447;<a href="https://t.co/ctM0Bw30EM">https://t.co/ctM0Bw30EM</a> <a href="https://t.co/3oz5Xa4r9I">pic.twitter.com/3oz5Xa4r9I</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1884261903805108297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Dip As Stocks Rebound: Top Trader Anticipates BTC's Fall To $99,000 But A 'Dovish' Fed Could Spark Recovery

Leading cryptocurrencies pared early losses on Monday as DeepSeek concerns weighed on risk-on markets.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>–0.22%</td>
<td>$102,161.99</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.72%</td>
<td>$3,173.62</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.03%</td>
<td>$0.3339</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin slipped below $98,000 in the early morning hours before reclaiming the $102,000 level by evening. The leading cryptocurrency navigated choppy waters for most of the day.
Ethereum rose from $3,024 to $3,230 but fell back to the upper $3,100 range late in the evening.
Nearly $700 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market over the last 24 hours, with long positions accounting for $537 million.
About $900 million in upside bets risked liquidation if Bitcoin drops to $95,000.
That said, around 58% of traders on Binance were positioned for Bitcoin's price increases, according to the Long/Short ratio, signaling expectations of a rebound.
Bitcoin's Open Interest rose marginally by 0.15% in the last 24 hours.
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<td>DeXe (DEXE)</td>
<td>+10.03%</td>
<td>$21.58</td>
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<td>Hyperliquid (HYPE)</td>
<td>+6.77%</td>
<td>$23.53</td>
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<td>Jupiter (JUP)</td>
<td>+6.26%</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.49 trillion, falling 0.29% in the last 24 hours.
Major stock averages tanked on Monday. The Nasdaq Composite slid 3.07% to end at 19,341.83. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.46% to 6,012.28. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was the outlier, gaining 0.65% to close at 44,713.58.
Tech stocks were battered, with AI juggernaut Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shedding 17% of its market value on Monday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43244872/tech-stocks-tumble-on-ai-nightmare-nvidia-eyes-worst-day-since-march-2020-bitcoin-drops-below-100000-whats-driving-markets-monday">its worst single-day loss</a> ever.
The slump was precipitated by the rise of China's cost-effective DeepSeek AI model, challenging the high-cost strategies employed by U.S. tech giants.
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Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital noted that Bitcoin completed its first price discovery uptrend and its first price discovery correction.
"History suggests over the next two weeks&#8230; Bitcoin should be able to embark on its second price discovery uptrend to new highs," the analyst projected.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Bitcoin has competed its 1st Price Discovery Uptrend BTC has most likely completed its 1st Price Discovery Correction History suggests over the next two weeks&#8230; Bitcoin should be able to embark on its second Price Discovery Uptrend to new highs<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1883984912816206283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant highlighted a strong correlation between Bitcoin and U.S. stocks.
"In 2024, BTC and the Nasdaq exhibited a historically strong correlation, which has reached unprecedented high levels today. A similar trend can be observed with the S&amp;P 500, although there have been brief periods of decoupling," CryptoQuant noted.
The increasing correlation suggested Bitcoin's appeal more as a traditional asset class than a hedge of inflation.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Bitcoin maintains a strong correlation with the U.S. Stock Market "Correlation suggests that institutional investors may view Bitcoin more like a traditional asset class, aligning its performance with the US market trends." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/Darkfost_Coc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Darkfost_Coc</a> Link &#x1f447;<a href="https://t.co/c25TfJIxnE">https://t.co/c25TfJIxnE</a> <a href="https://t.co/fiNbW8Y8YS">pic.twitter.com/fiNbW8Y8YS</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1884037205490032933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Recover As DeepSeek Troubles Mount For US Tech Stocks: Analyst Suggests BTC Could Hit Fresh Highs Over Upcoming Two Weeks

Shares of crypto-linked stocks such as MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) traded lower Monday due to a sharp decline in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) prices, which dropped below $100,000 during <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43221806/nvidia-amd-broadcom-smci-tsmc-and-other-tech-giants-lead-monday-pre-market-selloff-as-nasdaq-100-futures-plummet-over-650-points-amid-reports-of-chinese-ai-startup-deepseek-overtaking-chatgpt"> broader market uncertainty. </a>
What To Know: The weakness in the cryptocurrency market follows a dramatic sell-off in tech stocks, driven by fears of intensifying competition in artificial intelligence. China&#8217;s DeepSeek startup unveiled an open-source large language model that surpasses OpenAI's ChatGPT at a significantly lower cost, shaking investor confidence in U.S. tech leaders heavily invested in AI.
The sell-off led to a significant drop in the Nasdaq 100, down 3%, and heavy losses in semiconductor stocks, with NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) seeing its worst day since March 2020, erasing $450 billion in valuation. The broader tech downturn spilled into cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin losing $110 billion in market capitalization within hours.
The decline in Bitcoin&#8217;s value may have directly impacted the performance of crypto-linked stocks like Coinbase and MARA, which are highly sensitive to fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market.
Price Action: MARA shares closed down 8.53% at $18.29 and Coinbase Global shares closed down 6.64% at $278.21 at publication Monday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Crypto-Linked Stocks Are Falling Today: What's Going On?

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes forecasts a significant correction in Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPO: BTC) price to $70,000-$75,000, followed by a potential surge to $250,000 by year-end, amid growing market volatility and concerns of a &#8220;mini financial crisis.&#8221;
What Happened: Hayes, who shared his outlook on X on Monday, plans to detail his analysis in a forthcoming essay series titled &#8220;The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.&#8221; The prediction comes as Bitcoin trades near $98,917, down 3.76% in the last 24 hours, following a sharp decline from recent highs above $105,000.
The cryptocurrency market has seen substantial liquidations, with approximately $400 million wiped out in just four hours of trading on Sunday evening. Long positions <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43220101/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-plummet-alongside-stock-futures-amid-trumps-tariff-war-deepseek-hype-top-trader-predicts-bitcoins-upside-to-122000">accounted for $389 million of these liquidations</a>, suggesting growing bearish sentiment among traders.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Reversing the order of my tryptic essay series. The Ugly will be published tomorrow morning. I am calling for a $70k to $75k correction in <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a>, a mini financial crisis, and a resumption of money printing that will send us to $250k by the end of the year. <a href="https://t.co/XxT4VFyzu4">pic.twitter.com/XxT4VFyzu4</a>
&mdash; Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoHayes/status/1883682062647038370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I will drop a new tryptic essay series &quot;The Good, The Bad, The Ugly&quot; over the next eight weeks. So much to discuss I had to split it up. The Good &#8211; The impact of political memecoins The Bad &#8211; US crypto is at risk of getting cucked The Ugly &#8211; A Q1 market crash
&mdash; Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoHayes/status/1882579082204053680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Technical analysts remain divided on Bitcoin&#8217;s trajectory. Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez points to the invalidation of a head-and-shoulders pattern, suggesting a potential upside target of $122,000. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency chartist Rekt Capital emphasizes the significance of Bitcoin&#8217;s recent weekly closes above <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43220101/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-plummet-alongside-stock-futures-amid-trumps-tariff-war-deepseek-hype-top-trader-predicts-bitcoins-upside-to-122000">major resistance levels</a>, historically a precursor to new all-time highs.
Major cryptocurrencies including Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) have also experienced significant declines, falling 5.60% and 7.50% in the last 24 hours, respectively.
This market volatility coincides with wider economic factors, including President Donald Trump&#8216;s new tariffs on imports and anticipation of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s upcoming meeting. The CME FedWatch tool indicates a 99.5% probability that interest rates will remain unchanged at Wednesday&#8217;s meeting.
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'Mini Financial Crisis' For Crypto Incoming? Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Dropping To $75K Before Skyrocketing To $250K By Year-End

Leading cryptocurrencies faced heavy sell-offs Sunday evening, mirroring the decline in stock futures.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET)</td>
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<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-2.81%</td>
<td>$101,669.43</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-3.80%</td>
<td>$3,203.23</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-7.07%</td>
<td>$0.3299</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin plunged from $105,000 in the afternoon to $101,000 by evening, triggering a broader market slump.&nbsp;
Ethereum slipped from $3,340 to $3,178, while Dogecoin also plunged more than 7%.
About $400 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 4 hours of trading, with long liquidations accounting for $389 million.
The number of traders placing downside bets on Bitcoin increased in comparison to those gunning for price increases, according to the Long/Short ratio.
Bitcoin's Open Interest rose marginally in the last 24 hours. A rise in OI, coming alongside a drop in prices, indicated short selling.
The market sentiment remained in the "Greed" zone, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Onyxcoin (XCN)</td>
<td>+12.16%</td>
<td>$0.03633</td>
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<td>Jupiter (JUP)</td>
<td>+9.88%</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
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<td>AIOZ Network (AIOZ)</td>
<td>+8.27%</td>
<td>$0.843</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.47 trillion, contracting 3.65% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures ticked lower on Sunday night. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures fell 184 points, or 0.41%, as of 8:41 p.m. EDT. Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 fell 0.94%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures lost 1.79%.
The slump coincided with President Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43220073/trump-is-about-to-make-americans-pay-even-more-for-coffee-to-punish-colombia-says-aoc-he-is-all-about-making-inflation-worse">punitive tariffs on Colombian imports</a> and the hype surrounding China's open-source AI model, DeepSeek.
These moves come ahead of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">big earnings week</a>, with tech behemoths from the ‘Magnificent 7' cohort set to report their quarterly financials.
Additionally, the Federal Reserve will hold its meeting on Wednesday, with investors pricing in a 99.5% chance that the interest rates will remain unchanged, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according</a> to the CME FedWatch tool.
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Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez noted an invalidation of Bitcoin's head-and-shoulders pattern, prompting an upside target of $122,000.
Note that the head and shoulders chart pattern depicts a bullish-to-bearish trend reversal, signaling that an upward trend is nearing its end.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The failure of this head-and-shoulders pattern suggests a potential upside target of $122,000 for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a>! <a href="https://t.co/vMTfoaRNSO">pic.twitter.com/vMTfoaRNSO</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1883670758150529113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In one of his earlier posts, Martinez also likened Bitcoin's ongoing trajectory to its 2015-2018 cycle.
"Historically, it was around this point when BTC went parabolic," the analyst remarked.
Another widely followed cryptocurrency chartist, Rekt Capital, underlined the importance of Bitcoin's historic weekly close.
"Historically, similar weekly closes above a final major weekly resistance at this moment in the cycle have preceded continued upside to new all-time highs," the analyst added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Bitcoin is mere hours away from what could be a historic Weekly Close Historically, similar Weekly Closes above a final major Weekly resistance at this moment in the cycle have preceded continued upside to new All Time Highs<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/RjWPWEfwtk">https://t.co/RjWPWEfwtk</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ni8k16FyWR">pic.twitter.com/Ni8k16FyWR</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1883609497933164653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Fall With Stock Futures Amid Trump Tariff War, DeepSeek Hype: Top Trader Predicts Bitcoin's Upside To $122,000

The week in the world of cryptocurrency was nothing short of eventful. From sarcastic speculations about President Biden&#8217;s Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) strategy to President Trump&#8217;s executive order on crypto, the week was rife with significant developments. The inauguration of President Trump also saw the crash of Trump-themed memecoins, while a whale investor made a massive purchase of the Trump memecoin. Meanwhile, Elon Musk&#8217;s Martian dreams for Dogecoin were grounded amid lawsuits against his Department of Government Efficiency.
Peter Schiff&#8217;s Bitcoin Banter
Noted economist Peter Schiff humorously speculated on whether President Joe Biden would sell some of the state-owned Bitcoin ahead of Donald Trump&#8217;s presidential inauguration. Schiff&#8217;s comments came in the context of President-elect Trump&#8217;s reported plans to declare cryptocurrency a national priority and create a national Bitcoin reserve.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43078360/peter-schiff-gets-sarcastic-wonders-whether-biden-will-sell-some-bitcoin-on-last-day-of-presidency">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump&#8217;s Crypto Moves
President Donald Trump signed executive orders on digital assets, aiming to bolster U.S. leadership in the crypto industry. The order establishes a Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, chaired by White House ‘AI &amp; Crypto Czar' David Sacks. The group will develop a federal regulatory framework for digital assets and stablecoins.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43177482/trump-signs-executive-order-on-crypto-bitcoin-reserve-to-be-evaluated">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump Memecoin Mayhem
The official meme coins of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tanked on Monday, eroding billions in investors&#8217; wealth. The Official Trump (TRUMP) token sank over 30%, while the Official Melania (MELANIA) coin plummeted over 54% in the last 24 hours.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43088840/donald-and-melania-trump-memecoins-crash-after-presidential-inaugurationfirst-couples-crypto-wealth-plunges-36">Read the full article here.</a>
Whale Investor&#8217;s Trump Coin Purchase
A trader bought over $5 million worth of Official Trump memecoin just minutes after President Trump said he knows little about it. The purchase, which came after the coin fell over 33%, was one of the biggest single purchases since the coin's launch.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43120439/whale-investor-makes-one-of-the-biggest-purchases-of-trump-memecoin-minutes-after-president-says-i-dont-know-much-about-it">Read the full article here.</a>
Musk&#8217;s Martian Dreams Grounded
Elon Musk&#8217;s optimism about his Department of Government Efficiency at Donald Trump&#8217;s presidential inauguration did not lift Dogecoin, which plummeted amid lawsuits against the agency. Musk expressed his gratitude to the American people for voting for Trump and assured them of a secure future.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43088336/elon-musk-says-doge-to-mars-but-memecoin-fails-to-get-a-liftoff-amid-department-of-government-efficiency-lawsuits">Read the full article here.</a>
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This story was generated using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a> and edited by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/ananya-gairola" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ananya Gairola</a>

Bitcoin Banter, Trump's Crypto Moves, Memecoin Mayhem, And Musk's Martian Dreams: This Week In Crypto

Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas"> many investors&#8217; favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here&#8217;s a look at some of our top stories.
Markets ended on a high note this week as investor optimism pushed stocks to record levels. The strongest performer was the Dow, advancing 2.2%, followed by gains of 1.7% in both the Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500. The latter broke through the 6,100-point barrier, setting fresh records.
At the Davos economic summit, President Donald Trump outlined his vision for American leadership in emerging technologies. His speech emphasized making the U.S. a dominant force in both AI and cryptocurrency markets, backed by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43203274/trump-sparks-records-on-wall-street-ai-stargate-project-lifts-chipmakers-inflation-tariff-jitters-arise-this-week-in-the-market">new executive actions.</a>
The cryptocurrency market reflected this enthusiasm, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) touching a new peak at $109,000 before consolidating within a tight trading band.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week&#8217;s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bulls</h3>
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43128141/tech-stocks-rise-after-trump-announces-ai-infrastructure-investment">Tech Stocks Rise After Trump Announces AI Infrastructure Investment</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/adam-eckert">Adam Eckert</a>, reports that AI-related tech stocks, including ARM Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) and Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), surged after President Trump announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment called Project Stargate, with backing from OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle to build new data centers and create over 100,000 jobs.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43127416/anthropic-gains-big-with-google-backing-aiming-for-60-billion-valuation-and-surging-ai-revenue">Anthropic Gains Big With Google Backing, Aims for $60 Billion Valuation and Surging AI Revenue</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/anusuya-lahiri-0">Anusuya Lahiri</a> , reports that Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) has invested over $1 billion in AI startup Anthropic, intensifying competition with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), as the company&#8217;s valuation could reach $60 billion with annualized revenue hitting $1 billion.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43153205/bets-favoring-dogecoin-etf-approval-in-2025-jump-after-bitwises-delaware-filing-top-trader-paints-over-4000-upside-for-memecoin">Bets Favoring Dogecoin ETF Approval In 2025 Jump After Bitwise&#8217;s Delaware Filing—Top Trader Paints Over 4000% Upside For Memecoin</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/aniket-verma">Aniket Verma</a>, reports on Bitwise Asset Management&#8217;s filing for a Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) ETF in Delaware, sparking bullish forecasts with some analysts predicting a potential 4000% surge, contingent on broader market conditions and regulatory approvals.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43181109/trump-calls-for-increased-nato-military-spending-defense-contractors-stand-to-benefit">Trump Calls For Increased NATO Military Spending: Defense Contractors Stand To Benefit</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/initiation/25/01/43102452/roku-analyst-sees-25-upside-as-tv-ad-dollars-go-digital">Roku Analyst Sees 25% Upside As TV Ad Dollars Go Digital</a>
The Bears
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43172806/tesla-lost-15-billion-in-brand-value-in-2024-report-says-did-elon-musks-political-push-hurt-ev-giant">Tesla Lost $15 Billion In Brand Value In 2024, Report Says: Did Elon Musk&#8217;s Political Push Hurt EV Giant?</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/chris-katje">Chris Katje</a>, reports that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) dropped in global brand rankings, with analysts attributing the decline to Elon Musk's political statements and alignment with Trump, which may have influenced consumer sentiment.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43126318/bitcoin-is-a-meme-coin-says-peter-schiff-critics-clap-back-goldbugs-are-no-different-from-bitcoin-maxis">Bitcoin Is A Meme Coin&#8217; Says Peter Schiff, Critics Clap Back: &#8216;Goldbugs Are No Different From Bitcoin Maxis&#8217;</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/khyathi-dalal">Khyathi Dalal</a>, reports on Peter Schiff&#8217;s renewed criticism of Bitcoin as &#8220;fool&#8217;s gold&#8221; and a meme coin, lacking real monetary properties, while crypto proponents argue that gold&#8217;s value also relies on perception.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43107710/amazon-pauses-drone-deliveries-in-texas-arizona-after-crashes-plans-safety-upgrades">Amazon Pauses Drone Deliveries In Texas, Arizona After Crashes, Plans Safety Upgrades</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/anusuya-lahiri-0">Anusuya Lahiri</a>, reports that Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has temporarily halted drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona following recent crashes. The company is addressing software issues in its MK30 drone model and aims to resume operations after receiving FAA approval.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43088840/donald-and-melania-trump-memecoins-crash-after-presidential-inaugurationfirst-couples-crypto-wealth-plunges-36">Donald And Melania Trump Memecoins Crash, Erode Billions In Investors&#8217; Wealth</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43119243/martin-shkreli-calls-ionq-and-rigetti-best-shorts-despite-recent-stock-gains-cites-offline-quantum-systems">Martin Shkreli Calls IonQ And Rigetti &#8216;Best Shorts&#8217; Despite Recent Stock Gains, Cites Offline Quantum Systems</a>
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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Amazon, Tesla, Meta And Dogecoin ETF Hopes Rise With New Fund Filing

Leading coins rose marginally on a day of cryptocurrency-friendly policies announced by the Donald Trump administration.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.41%</td>
<td>$103,569.49</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+1.62%</td>
<td>$3,299.95</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-3.09%</td>
<td>$0.3484</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin recorded choppy momentum over the last 24 hours, surging to a high of $106,500 in the morning before falling to $103,000 by the evening.
The morning rally was triggered by speculations of an executive order to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Eventually, Trump signed an order that will  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43177482/trump-signs-executive-order-on-crypto-bitcoin-reserve-to-be-evaluated">evaluate the creation</a> of a "strategic national digital asset stockpile."
Additionally, a SEC directive that restricted banks' ability to custody cryptocurrencies<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43181875/another-crypto-friendly-measure-by-trump-sec-revokes-sab-121-policy-that-curtailed-banks-ability-to-custody-digital-assets"> was repealed</a>.
Ethereum surged more than Bitcoin, probably due to expectations of inclusion in the potential digital asset stockpile.
More than $382 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with long liquidations accounting for $262 million. However, Bitcoin's rebound to $107,000 could liquidate nearly $368 million worth of short positions.
More than 50% of trader accounts on Binance placed long positions on Bitcoin, suggesting expectations of a rebound.
The market sentiment remained one of "Greed," according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Mantle (MNT)</td>
<td>+10.53%</td>
<td>$1.22</td>
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<td>KuCoin Token (KCS)</td>
<td>+7.71%</td>
<td>$12.09</td>
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<td>Ethereum Classic (ETC)</td>
<td>+5.94%</td>
<td>$28.56</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.56 trillion, contracting marginally by 0.17% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks extended their winning streak on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 rallied 0.53% to close at a new record high of 6,118.71. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lifted 408.34 points, or 0.92%, to end at 44,565.07. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite gained 0.22%, closing at 20,053.68.
The bump comes after President Donald Trump advocated immediate cuts in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43170854/trump-outlines-economic-reset-at-davos-5-things-you-need-to-know">interest rates</a> during a virtual address at the World Economic Forum 2025.
The market also possibly factored Trump's remarks that corporate taxes will be cut from 21% to 15% for companies that manufacture in the U.S.
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Analyst Notes: Popular on-chain analytics firm Santiment highlighted the new all-time high for wallets holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC—one of Bitcoin's leading indicators.
"This rise in key stakeholder confidence is yet another promising sign for a bullish 2025," the firm added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f433; Among Bitcoin&#39;s top leading indicators are the amount of wallets holding between 10 to 100 or 100 to 1,000 BTC. The latter group just broke an all-time high, with 15,777 such wallets. This rise in key stakeholder confidence is yet another promising sign for a bullish 2025. &#x1f680; <a href="https://t.co/4ZPiowoSDf">pic.twitter.com/4ZPiowoSDf</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1882476757158367261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Popular cryptocurrency trader Michaël van de Poppe set a price target of $500,000 per Bitcoin and $20,000 per Ethereum, owing to the latest cryptocurrency-friendly executive orders by President Trump.
"The cycle has begun," he remarked.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">$500K per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> $20K per <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> The cycle has begun. <a href="https://t.co/OQk7Ek1qfR">https://t.co/OQk7Ek1qfR</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1882527402800415090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise, Dogecoin Dips Amid Pro-Crypo Announcements From Trump: Top Trader Sets Sight On $500,000 BTC Target, $20,000 For ETH

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Wednesday, diverging with the stock market rally, as the market expects more from the new Donald Trump administration.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-2.33%</td>
<td>$103,392.39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-2.13%</td>
<td>$3,255.66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.94%</td>
<td>$0.3612</td>
</tr>
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What Happened: Bitcoin steadily fell from the highs of $107,000 tapped the day before. The top cryptocurrency hit an intraday low of $102,561 overnight.
Ethereum followed a similar trajectory, losing more than 2% of its value in the last 24 hours. The second-largest cryptocurrency has suffered losses of more than 5% over the week.
Though the SEC under acting Chairman Mark Uyeda launched a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/25/01/43110946/sec-launches-crypto-task-force-to-establish-clear-regulatory-framework"> dedicated cryptocurrency task force</a> to frame regulations for the industry, investors have been left disappointed due to no cryptocurrency-related executive orders from Trump thus far.
In the past 24 hours, 96,027 traders were liquidated, with total liquidations at $185.56 million. Upside bets worth $133.52 million were wiped out.
Long liquidations likely caused Bitcoin's Open Interest to slip by 3.06% in the last 24 hours.
That said, a rebound to $107,000 could liquidate nearly $565 million worth of short positions.
The market sentiment cooled from "Extreme Greed" to "Greed" over the last 24 hours, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>XDC Network (XDC)</td>
<td>+14.13%</td>
<td>$0.1318</td>
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<td>Worldcoin (WLD)</td>
<td>+8.21%</td>
<td>$2.28</td>
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<td>Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)</td>
<td>+5.10%</td>
<td>$0.02501</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.62 trillion, expanding by 3.62% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks surged for the second straight trading day of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 130.92 points, or 0.30%, to close at 44,156.73. The S&amp;P 500 lifted 0.61%, ending at&nbsp; 6,086.37, just below its record closing highs. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 1.28% to close at 20,009.34.
Artificial intelligence players, including Nvidia Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), surged as President Donald Trump announced a $500 billion initiative <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/01/43135764/trumps-500-billion-stargate-ai-plan-puts-3-etfs-in-focus">to bolster the industry</a> in the U.S. Nvidia rallied 4.43% during Wednesday's session.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency technical analyst Rekt Capital noted that Bitcoin likely entered a re-accumulation phase before trend continuation to new all-time highs.
"The last time Bitcoin experienced re-accumulation was in the post-halving re-accumulation phase. Bitcoin rallied +46% upon breakout from that phase," the analyst added.
A similar move could propel the apex cryptocurrency to nearly $150,000, Rekt Capital projected.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Bitcoin is likely experiencing another Re-Accumulation period before trend continuation to new All Time Highs The last time Bitcoin experienced Re-Accumulation was in the Post-Halving Re-Accumulation phase Bitcoin rallied +46% upon breakout from that phase If Bitcoin is… <a href="https://t.co/66cu6CjZmS">pic.twitter.com/66cu6CjZmS</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1882105114707587223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Popular cryptocurrency trader Michaël van de Poppe made optimistic predictions for Ethereum, owing to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43088676/trump-backed-world-liberty-financial-bags-47-million-each-of-ethereum-wrapped-bitcoin-to-honor-the-new-president">large purchases</a> by World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance platform backed by Trump.
"The fact that World Liberty has been buying so much ETH makes me more bullish on that particular asset," he said. "I think it&#8217;s going to start and make a great revival through 2025."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The fact that World Liberty has been buying so much <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> makes me more bullish on that particular asset. I don&#39;t think <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> is the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ADA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ADA</a> of this cycle. I think it&#39;s going to start and make a great revival through 2025.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1882078516847538192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Drop Amid Stock Rally, Cooling Investor Sentiment On Trump: Analyst Projects BTC At $150K If History Repeats

MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) shares closed down Wednesday, due to a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43142275/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-reel-downwards-but-trader-hints-at-bitcoin-god-candle-loading"> decline in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) price</a>, which dropped 1.73% to $104,313.65.
What To Know: Bitcoin transaction volume over $100,000 decreased by 15%, while netflows dropped 307%, signaling a possible cooling of market activity. Over $161 million in liquidations occurred in the past 24 hours, which put additional pressure on the market. 
While BlackRock clients facilitated the purchase of $600 million in Bitcoin via an ETF, market sentiment remains cautious due to the nature of these transactions.
Bitcoin's liquidity is concentrated between $96,000 and $111,000, with support levels between $88,000-$95,000. If these levels fail, Bitcoin could drop further, potentially impacting MicroStrategy's stock as well. 
Despite the short-term volatility, Bitcoin&#8217;s overall bullish trend remains intact as long as it stays above $58,000, which provides some stability for MicroStrategy.
Why It Matters: For MicroStrategy, the company's heavy exposure to Bitcoin potentially means its stock is especially sensitive to Bitcoin's price. The company also recently received shareholder approval for a proposal to increase its share count, which could lead to more Bitcoin purchases in the future. 
MSTR Price Action: Microstrategy shares closed Wednesday down 3.03% at $377.31, according to<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> Benzinga Pro.</a>
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MicroStrategy Shares Are Down With Bitcoin Today: What's Going On?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) spot <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs</a> registered inflows of $3.26 billion and $74.43 million, respectively, over the past four days.
The surge comes despite President Donald Trump&#8216;s unexpected omission of crypto-talk in his inauguration speech and the following volatility in the cryptocurrency market.
The record inflow occurred on Jan. 17, Sosovalue data shows. Some $1.08 billion flowed into various Bitcoin funds. On Jan. 21, the inflows were $802.5 million. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin ETFs</h3>
<ul>
<li>BlackRock&#8217;s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) gained the most with $661.86 million net inflows.</li>
<li>Grayscale&#8217;s Bitcoin Mini Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTC#NYSE">BTC</a>) saw an inflow of $136.39 million</li>
<li>ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKB#NYSE">ARKB</a>) brought in $8.51 million.</li>
<li>Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBTC#BATS">FBTC</a>) attracted $6.97 million.</li>
</ul>
Only Bitwise&#8217;s Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITB#NYSE">BITB</a>) experienced an outflow for the day, with the fund losing $17.41 million. 
Bitcoin spot ETFs collectively manage $123.59 billion net asset value. That&#8217;s equal to about 5.88% of Bitcoin&#8217;s total market value.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ethereum ETFs</h3>
<ul>
<li>BlackRock&#8217;s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETHA#NASDAQ">ETHA</a>) led the way with $56.31 million. </li>
<li>Grayscale&#8217;s Ethereum Mini Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETH#NYSE">ETH</a>) fund brought in $12.49 million</li>
<li>VanEck Ethereum ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETHV#BATS">ETHV</a>) attracted $3.65 million</li>
<li>Fidelity&#8217;s Ethereum Fund (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FETH#BATS">FETH</a>) gained $3.32 million.</li>
</ul>
Overall, nine spot Ether ETFs now manage $12.07 billion in assets, which is equivalent to about 3% of Ether&#8217;s market capitalization.
Trump&#8217;s reticence on cryptocurrency at his inauguration was blamed for Bitcoin falling from $106,000 before the president&#8217;s address to $101,000 during the speech, It&#8217;s currently hovering at around $104,000. 
Solana was also under pressure and fell almost 10% from its all-time high. Investors may be betting on the long-term vision of the future of crypto and taking this as an opportunity to enter the crypto world.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Attract Record Inflows Despite Market Volatility, Policy Uncertainty

California Democrat and political commentator Van Jones characterized the act of some people buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) as a form of &#8220;prayer,&#8221; reflecting a hope for a better financial outcome amid economic uncertainty and frustration with governmental financial policies.
&#8220;A lot of people are buying crypto as a prayer, as a prayer for a better tomorrow, as a hope that somehow something will go good for them,&#8221; he said on Sunday.
Jones argued that the regulatory approach by the Biden administration has inadvertently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/11/41996491/18-republican-states-sue-bidens-sec-over-harsh-crypto-crackdown">stifled innovation</a> in the crypto space.
He criticized the government&#8217;s crackdown on more useful cryptocurrencies, saying, &#8220;the more useful the coin is, the more they got attacked. 
The more useless the coin is, the less they got attacked.&#8221; 
This, according to Jones, led to the current market being dominated by meme coins, due to the lack of development and innovation stifled by regulation. 
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He noted that instead of protecting individuals, this overregulation has led to a negative market dynamic.
Adding to the commentary, Ashley Etienne, former Communications Director for former Vice President Kamala Harris, weighed in, labeling President Donald Trump a &#8220;grifter.&#8221;
She referenced reports alleging Trump&#8217;s family made millions from foreign governments during his presidency, and warned against Trump&#8217;s potential to profit from the crypto industry and how that's an "issue of conflicts". 
Etienne emphasized that, &#8220;there was a reason why he was called the grifter in chief in his first term." 
She went on to add &#8220;the consensus was that Donald Trump can be bought, that he can be bought in influence simply by dangling some money over his head.&#8221; 
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People Buy Bitcoin As 'Prayer For A Better Tomorrow, CNN Pundit Van Jones Says As Former Harris Aide Slams Trump As 'Grifter In Chief'

Leading cryptocurrencies surged Tuesday after the SEC under President Donald Trump launched a dedicated cryptocurrency task force.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 8:00 p.m. ET)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+4.61%</td>
<td>$105,950.10</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+3.83%</td>
<td>$3,353.90</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+3.45%</td>
<td>$0.3707</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin sailed above $107,000 during U.S. afternoon hours, following Day 1 of Trump's presidency, which made no mention of cryptocurrencies.
Profit-taking pulled the apex digital asset to the $105,000 zone in overnight trading.
Ethereum also made strides, rising to an intraday high of $3,360.
The recovery coincided with the formation of a dedicated task force by SEC's Acting Chair, Mark Uyeda, intending to develop a clear regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry.
The uptick hit traders betting on price declines in futures markets, with about $133 million in short positions getting liquidated.
Bitcoin's Open Interest jumped 4.71% in the last 24 hours. An increase in Open Interest, coinciding with an increase in the spot price, indicated an influx of new money into the derivatives.
That said, the number of traders shorting Bitcoin rose in comparison to those betting on a price increase, according to the Long/Short Ratio.
The "Extreme Greed" sentiment in the market intensified, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Price (Recorded at 8:00 p.m. ET)</td>
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<td>ai16z (AI16Z)</td>
<td>+22.01%</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
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<td>Official Trump (TRUMP)</td>
<td>+18.77%</td>
<td>$42.97</td>
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<td>Sonic (prev. FTM (S)</td>
<td>+17.69%</td>
<td>$0.608</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.63 trillion, rising by 2.02% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks rallied a day after Trump was sworn in as U.S. president. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lifted 537.98 points, or 1.24%, to close at 44,025.81. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.88%, ending at 6,049.24, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite gained 0.64% to close at 19,756.78.
The rally came as the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43084601/trump-day-1-executive-order-tsunami-incoming-energy-inflation-immigration-in-focus-but-what-about-tariffs"> president stopped short</a> of imposing new import tariffs on his first day in office, providing temporary relief for the market.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez noted that Bitcoin's network activity was robust, with growth in daily active addresses and whale transactions.
"This trend signals a positive outlook for potential price appreciation," the analyst remarked.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> network activity remains strong, with daily active addresses and whale transactions increasing simultaneously. This trend signals a positive outlook for potential price appreciation. <a href="https://t.co/EMf8uyv3SB">pic.twitter.com/EMf8uyv3SB</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1881806474050941315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Martinez highlighted whale interest in his other post, showing that over $2.24 billion worth of Bitcoin was snapped by large investors over the last 3 days.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Whales have bought over 22,000 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> in the last 72 hours, worth more than $2.24 billion! <a href="https://t.co/bl87JcROKU">pic.twitter.com/bl87JcROKU</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1881853030582395093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Popular cryptocurrency trader Michaël van de Poppe issued bold predictions for Bitcoin and altcoins in the ongoing cycle.
"I&#8217;d rather look at valuations similar to the Dot.com bubble. $15-25 trillion of cryptocurrency market valuations. Bitcoin to $300,000+," the trader projected.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I think that this cycle we&#39;ll see <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> tend to have a 2017-type of cycle. In that sense, $150K isn&#39;t a target for me. I&#39;d rather look at valuations similar to the <a href="https://t.co/GoodB359DI">https://t.co/GoodB359DI</a> bubble. $15-25T of crypto market valuations. Bitcoin to $300K+.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1881792381017874591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Rally Amid SEC's Plans To Establish Crypto Regulations: Top Trader Issues $300,000 Target For BTC This Cycle

Leading cryptocurrencies failed to rally as expected on Monday after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 7:30 p.m. ET)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+1.57%</td>
<td>$101,346.96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+1.75%</td>
<td>$3,252.20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.76%</td>
<td>$0.3515</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
What Happened: Bitcoin fell steadily, reaching an intraday low of $100,626 as the top cryptocurrency failed to capitalize on its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43079668/bitcoin-hits-record-109000-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration-sparks-market-rally">surge to fresh highs of $109,000</a> ahead of the inauguration.&nbsp;
Ethereum followed a similar trajectory, retracing from a high of $3,425 to as low as $3,228.
The excitement was likely muted after Trump&#8217;s inauguration address <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43085738/trumps-crypto-silence-inauguration-omission-sparks-questions-after-history-of-mixed-signals">made no mention of cryptocurrency or Bitcoin</a>, contrary to expectations.
Moreover, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43086309/trumps-doge-committee-faces-lawsuit-over-alleged-federal-advisory-violations-and-lack-of-transparency">lawsuits</a> against the new Elon Musk-headed Department of Government Efficiency affected sentiment around Dogecoin.
About $756 million was liquidated from the market in the last 24 hours, including roughly $500 million on upside bets.
Bitcoin's Open Interest rose 1.36% in the last 24 hours, coinciding with a similar rise in the spot price.
That said, over 51% of derivatives traders had short positions opened for Bitcoin, suggesting expectations of further correction in the days ahead.
The market sentiment remained in the "Extreme Greed" zone, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Raydium (RAY)</td>
<td>+14.71%</td>
<td>$7.36</td>
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<td>ai16z (AI16Z)</td>
<td>+13.29%</td>
<td>$0.9323</td>
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<td>Lido DAO (LDO)</td>
<td>+12.13%</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.53 trillion, increasing by 1.36% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures spiked during Monday evening as President Trump began his second term. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose 241 points, or 0.56%, as of 7:30 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.51%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures added 0.56%.
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq were closed on Monday to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the markets will resume trading on Tuesday.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital drew attention to the successful retest of $101,000 as Bitcoin's support.
"This confluent support may serve as a floor for future price action, enabling consolidation within this current $101,000-$106,000 range," the analyst added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Bitcoin never ceases to amaze with its price action Harsh rejection from the Range High but the most important takeaway is this: Bitcoin has successfully retested the red diagonal and black Range Low of $101k as support This confluent support may serve as a floor for… <a href="https://t.co/ZEFwviuIoF">https://t.co/ZEFwviuIoF</a> <a href="https://t.co/MA1Xknbfhf">pic.twitter.com/MA1Xknbfhf</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1881403885484487086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another popular on-chain analyst and chartist, Ali Martinez, identified Ethereum&#8217;s $2,700–$3,000 support zone as an area of interest.
"This demand area must hold to maintain ETH's bullish outlook. A breakdown could invalidate the positive momentum," Martinez remarked.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Keep an eye on the $2,700–$3,000 support zone. This demand area must hold to maintain the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> bullish outlook. A breakdown could invalidate the positive momentum.<a href="https://t.co/nzqYWTHqEf">https://t.co/nzqYWTHqEf</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1881338342748647832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Retrace From Pre-Inauguration Highs As Trump Skips Crypto Mention: Analyst Highlights BTC Consolidation In $101K-$106K Range

President Donald Trump named Mark Uyeda, a Republican member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), acting chair of the agency.
What Happened: The White House <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/designation-of-chairmen-and-acting-chairmen/">confirmed</a> Uyedas&#8217;s role as acting chair of the agency. 
Trump picked former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins to oversee the SEC permanently, but Congress must approve the nomination.
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Uyeda temporarily takes over duties from Gary Gensler, former President Joe Biden&#8216;s SEC chair, who prosecuted cryptocurrency-related companies like Coinbase and Ripple throughout his tenure. 
Gensler also advocated for more cryptocurrency regulation ahead of his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42120607/gary-gensler-to-step-down-as-sec-chair-on-trumps-inauguration-day">departure from the SEC</a>. 
Uyeda&#8217;s legal career began at Kirkpatrick &amp; Lockhart, which is now K&amp;L Gates. 
In 2004, then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Uyeda as Chief Advisor to the California Corporations Commissioner, the state&#8217;s securities regulator.
By 2006, he joined the SEC and was eventually named commissioner on June 30, 2022.
He also <a href="https://www.sifma.org/people/mark-t-uyeda/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">served</a> as counsel to commissioner Atkins.
Why It Matters: A Trump appointment to the SEC will likely influence the agency&#8217;s policies regarding cryptocurrency regulation, Reuters reports.
Trump&#8217;s business dealings are heavily tied to cryptocurrency. On Friday, he debuted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43082005/market-to-seek-further-information-on-utilization-of-80-trump-token-supply-says-bernstein">his own meme coin</a> called Official Trump (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) and, before that, his family helped launch World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance platform.
According to the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/01/17/us/politics/trump-conflicts-of-interest.html">New York Times</a>, citing 2024 financial disclosures, Trump owns up to $5 million worth of Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>). The new SEC is expected to loosen regulations on crypto and implement new guidelines that could bolster the value of Ethereum, Bitcoin (CRYPTP: BTC) and tokens at WLFI.
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