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Senior investor Dan Tapiero predicts that by 2026, Bitcoin could rise to $180,000, believing that mainstream crypto assets are worth investing in. He is optimistic about the integration of tokenization, blockchain, and AI but remains cautious about crypto treasury companies, considering the widespread adoption of infrastructure and stablecoins as the core opportunities for the future.

DASH has recently shown a correction pattern, with the bullish momentum weakening. Although the Relative Strength Index has eased, the buyers' advantage still exists. The key resistance level is at $97.86, with support below at $63.65. The future trend depends on the breakthrough of resistance or the test of support.

In January, Bitcoin sparked heated discussions near a key price level. Forecast data shows a 43% probability of breaking above $100,000. Bullish and bearish voices are sharply divided, reflecting the market's complex state of play.

Bitcoin price is fluctuating around $97,600, with a strong market wait-and-see sentiment and buyers becoming more conservative. Although the US Bitcoin ETF is attracting funds, short-term price risks still exist. Relatively, new projects focused on practical applications like the PayFi platform are gaining attention, with funding exceeding $28.8 million, indicating a market reassessment of practical crypto applications.

Axie Infinity launches bAXS non-tradable token to control inflation and increase player earnings. At the same time, SLP rewards are adjusted, and blockchain game and metaverse tokens generally rise, with AXS increasing by up to 52.2%. However, the overall crypto market performance remains weak and has not fully rebounded.

Recently, the controversy over Coinbase CEO Armstrong's attitude towards the White House has attracted attention. Reporter Eleanor Terrett stated that the White House has pressured Coinbase to coordinate banking industry profit issues, with policy support related to profit agreements, reflecting the利益 considerations behind cryptocurrency policy.

SHIB futures market experienced a net outflow of $10.5 million, with inflows of only $8.8 million. Investor sentiment has cooled, and open interest has significantly decreased. The price slightly increased to $0.000008567, trading activity has risen, but it faces a key resistance level. The short-term support level is at the 50-day moving average of $0.0000081.

Recently, BTC price has rebounded, breaking through yesterday's high and forming a large bullish candlestick, indicating strong buying pressure. However, trading volume has declined, showing that upward momentum is weakening. The MACD and KDJ indicator signals are neutral, and the MA10 crossing above the MA30 is a positive sign. Key buy and sell entry points, as well as support and resistance levels, have been analyzed. Traders should develop strategies based on their risk tolerance.

The application of stablecoins in cross-border payments is accelerating, aiming to reduce the high fees of up to 6% associated with traditional remittances. Blockchain technology makes peer-to-peer transfers cheaper and faster, challenging traditional institutions like Western Union. Meanwhile, US regulatory policies support the development of stablecoins, and traditional institutions are also beginning to deploy strategies. However, the compliance advantages of traditional institutions and the flexibility of crypto companies in innovation will create a three-way competitive landscape. It is expected that the use of stablecoins in the $900 billion remittance market will continue to grow.

Trump's latest statement has caused Wall Street to reconsider the Federal Reserve's personnel arrangements, leading to a decline in market rate cut expectations, resulting in widespread sell-offs and a drop in gold and Bitcoin prices. Bitcoin retreated from nearly $98,000 to $94,500, demonstrating the significant impact of macro policies on crypto assets.

A major exchange announced on January 17th the delisting of four coins' U-based perpetual contracts, and market reactions varied. TANSSI surged 39%, now up 21%; ZRC dropped over 13%, now down 9.5%. DMC and BID performed steadily with minimal fluctuations.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik believes that Ethereum has taken some detours over the past decade. He pointed out issues such as difficulty in node operation, data privacy concerns, and centralization of block construction, emphasizing the need to regain autonomy and the decentralization philosophy to achieve a better ecological balance.

The U.S. Senate Democratic team has resumed discussions on cryptocurrency market regulation, holding a phone call with industry representatives, indicating a firm stance on legislative progress. Although previous hearings were halted, the Agriculture Committee still plans to complete its review by the end of January. Both major committees need to pass their respective bills before merging them for a full vote, with the key being timing and coordination.

Many emerging internet financial projects offer a worse experience than traditional products, with issues such as invalid tokens, missing features, and excessively high fees. Investors face significant risks and lack protection, while their personal data is exposed. Essentially, these projects exploit users rather than innovate.

Trader James Wynn, after experiencing liquidation, bet his last $40,000 on the meme coin BYTE, which resulted in the coin's price skyrocketing by 3 times. His success drew attention, but market uncertainty also means that BYTE's future remains to be seen.

Market expectations for Federal Reserve policy have shifted significantly, with Trump's potential nomination of a new chair influencing the pace of rate cuts. By the end of 2026, the probability of no rate cuts at all has risen to 11.8%, while the probability of a 25 basis point cut is 30.3%. Investors should pay attention to changes in the new policy direction.

【BitPush】The S&P 500 index has turned downward. This signal is not simple — the volatility in the US stock market directly affects the overall risk asset sentiment. Looking at the trend over the past few months, turbulence in traditional financial markets often precedes adjustments in the crypto market. A decline in the index indicates that market risk appetite is waning, and large capital is becoming more cautious. Pay attention to whether the subsequent movement is a short-term correction or a deepening risk aversion sentiment.

The RollX protocol launches its native token ROLL and initiates a genesis airdrop plan, distributing a total of 180 million ROLL tokens. The airdrop is targeted at users who accumulate points and ecosystem activity participants. An initial 25% is unlocked, with the remaining 75% linearly released over 6 months. Some activity rewards are 100% unlocked immediately to incentivize early participants.

The Director of the U.S. White House Economic Council, Hassett, disclosed that Trump may take a 10% tariff measure on the tariff case ruling, which will directly affect the global economy and market fluctuations, especially in crypto assets. Policy uncertainty could trigger capital flows and market adjustments.

The CEO of a leading compliant platform plans to upgrade its business from crypto asset trading to a comprehensive trading platform. In the future, stock trading functionality will be opened, and tokenized equity is planned to be launched within two years to promote blockchain applications in share management. Additionally, the platform hopes to become the first company to pay dividends to shareholders in Bitcoin, demonstrating the gradually blurring boundaries between the crypto ecosystem and traditional finance.