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🗞️ Crypto Daily | 21/01/2026
1️⃣ Bitcoin & Overall Market
• BTC: 88,430 USD, down 4.6% in 24h. Previously dropped sharply from around ~98,000 USD to a low of 87,901 USD due to concerns over tariffs and global trade tensions.
• Total crypto market capitalization: ~2.985 trillion USD
• BTC Dominance: 59.08% | ETH Dominance: 11.88%
• ETH: 2,942 USD, down 7.9% in 24h, under strong selling pressure along with the overall correction trend.
2️⃣ Capital Flows & Notable Events
• Geopolitics: Statements related to Donald Trump’s tariffs ( Greenland issue ) caused capital to withdraw from risk assets and shift into gold and silver.
• MicroStrategy continues heavy accumulation: Bought an additional 22,305 BTC (~2.13 billion USD ) from 12–19/01. Total holdings reach approximately 582,000 BTC.
• Bitcoin Spot ETF: Recorded +1.42 billion USD net inflow last week, indicating strong institutional demand.
• Liquidations: ~231 million USD liquidated in 24h due to high volatility.
• Exchange: Phemex delisted the HOUSEUSDT futures contract at 07:00 UTC on 21/01.
3️⃣ Perspectives & Trends
• Market awaiting US data: GDP release on 22/01 and interest rate decisions will determine the next direction.
• Peter Schiff: Warns that Bitcoin could crash hard if the USD weakens.
• Wintermute: Believes the 4-year cycle is no longer relevant. Crypto is shifting from a speculative market to an institutional asset, although 2025 may not see a shock rally as expected.
• James Van Straten: Bitcoin hashrate has decreased by ~15% from October’s peak, indicating miners are “giving up.” Short-term selling pressure is increasing, but it could signal a mid-term bottom.
• World Liberty Financial: Faces criticism after proposing to expand the USD1 bill, which has sparked controversy.