If the market feels tense this morning, January 15, it’s not because of a random candle. Two major decisions are unfolding today, and both can shape what happens next. While most traders watch short timeframes, the real moves are being decided off-chart.
1. The Senate Vote: The CLARITY Act
Starting at 10:00 AM EST, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is meeting to vote on the CLARITY Act. This isn’t just another headline about regulation. It’s a framework designed to end the "security vs. commodity" war and bring clear rules to the US market.
Why it matters: Clearer rules reduce risk for big money. If this passes, it lowers the barrier for banks and pension funds that have been waiting on the sidelines. We aren't looking for a "pump" we're looking for the door to open for trillions in long-term capital.
2. BitMine’s Ethereum Play 💎
Today is the BitMine Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. After a massive shareholder vote to increase their share count, they are expected to outline their strategy to reach a 5% total supply ownership of Ethereum. They are essentially running the "MicroStrategy Playbook," but for ETH.
This is a major reason why Ethereum has shown such strong relative strength over the last 24 hours, even while Bitcoin takes a breather near its new two-month high of $97,909.
3. The Supply Pressure
Current data shows corporate treasuries are absorbing Bitcoin 3x faster than miners can produce new supply. As regulatory risk falls today, this supply-demand imbalance is only going to get tighter.
A Simple Way to See It: The Open Gate
Imagine a crowd outside a stadium with tickets and cash in hand. They want in, but the lawyers locked the gate. The CLARITY Act doesn’t guarante a rush but it unlocks that gate. Once it opens, the price matters less than the access.
Trader’s Honest Take
Expect volatility. Big news like this almost always causes a "shakeout" to trap weak hands before the real direction is clear. I’m watching the $95,000 level on Bitcoin. As long as the price holds above it, the broader bullish structure is fully intact.
Watch the news, but trade the chart.
Follow me. Charts talk louder than influencers.
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