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🚨 BREAKING: 🇺🇸 FED CHAIR POWELL IS STILL SCHEDULED TO GIVE A "BIG" SPEECH DESPITE SHUTDOWN TOMORROW

Markets don’t fear the speech, they fear the signal behind it.

Powell speaking during a shutdown means messaging matters more than policy.

Will he calm markets or test their conviction again?

EXPECT HIGH VOLATILITY!

$NOT
$DF
$DYDX

Someone launched a coin and spent seven hours buying it from… themselves. Waited for others to join, nobody did, then rage-sold it all.

I wonder what that was. A tragic little DeFi drama, or a noble act saving the world from one more shitcoin?

$DOGS
$NOT
$BONK

"Crypto Regulation" or Protecting Bank Monopolies? The Truth Revealed Today.

The US Senate cancels the Clarity Act vote

And the real reason is more serious than you think 👇

Today, the CEO of Coinbase officially announced their rejection of the crypto market restructuring bill.

Why? Here are the 3 reasons:

1- Banning returns on stablecoins 💰
The law prohibits any returns for stablecoin holders.

The only beneficiary? Banks... because it kills their competitors.

Even the CFO of JP Morgan admitted: "If we allow returns on stablecoins, we will witness a mass exodus from banks."

2- A de facto ban on tokenized shares 📊
The law forces "tokenized financial instruments" under the SEC's strict framework.

The result? Stifling innovation by imposing centralized compliance oversight and prohibiting peer-to-peer tokenization or decentralized finance.

3- Restrictions that Destroy Decentralized Finance
The law mandates AML/KYC, which effectively bans anonymous and decentralized DeFi.

It also requires user identification and transaction monitoring.

This completely undermines the core purpose of Decentralized Finance.

If you examine all these points closely, you'll notice a common thread:
Most provisions of the Clarity Act are written to benefit the traditional banking industry... not crypto.

Banks don't want to lose their monopoly, so they're trying to stifle innovation in crypto.

The major banks know their days are numbered, and now they've reached the point of "then they'll fight you."

$FRAX
$ZEN
$ETH

🚨 BITMINE BUYS 154K $ETH AS RETAIL REMAINS IN UNCERTAIN

Tom Lee’s BitMine just staked another 154,304 $ETH , bringing its total staked holdings to 1,685,088 $ETH .

At the same time, new $ETH wallets hit an all-time high, with 393,600 created in a single day.

As more ETH is locked in staking and on-chain activity surges, circulating supply tightens; a dynamic that could increase supply pressure and leave retail feeling the impact as prices recalibrate.

$ETH

DeFi projects may abandon Discord amid rampant scam activity.

Scam activity on Discord has reached a level where DeFi projects are reconsidering the platform as a support channel.

Morpho switched its Discord to read-only mode and redirected users to alternative support channels

DefiLlama is also gradually reducing Discord usage in favor of tickets, email, and live support

Even with strict moderation, scammers still manage to reach users via direct messages

Discord’s structure makes it difficult to fully prevent impersonation and social engineering attacks

$ZEN
$DCR
$ICP

A CryptoQuant analyst reported that Bitcoin continues its upward trend as the VDD indicator stabilizes near the 0.53 level, a notably low point.

This suggests a healthy expansion phase in the market, where demand is absorbing supply, while long-term Bitcoin holders continue to hold onto their coins and refrain from selling.

$BTC

When BTC picks a direction, hesitation gets rekt.

Get in clean, get in fast, and let the charts do the talking. This is one of those moments.

Direction looks clearer, but execution still matters. Big positions deserve patience, not rush.

It looks like Bitcoin has decided on its direction.

I'm getting ready to open big positions.

Don't miss this.

$BTC

What Will the Fed’s Interest Rate Decisions Be This Year? ‘Even If They Keep Rates Unchanged in January…’

What can we expect from the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions this year, under pressure from US President Donald Trump? Here are the expert opinions.

Global banks have significantly divergent expectations regarding the Fed’s interest rate path. Brian Martin, Head of G3 Economic Research at ANZ Bank, argues that the pause in interest rate cuts will not last long, while J.P. Morgan paints a more cautious picture.

According to ANZ, even if the Fed keeps rates unchanged at its January meeting, it could soon return to a rate-cutting cycle. Martin predicts that the Federal Open Market Committee could lower the federal funds target range to 3.00%–3.25% by mid-year with two 25 basis point cuts in March and June. This expectation is based on the view that US inflation will gradually moderate by 2026, with the diminishing impact of tariffs on prices, a slowdown in the pace of wage growth, and a cooling in housing inflation.

In contrast, J.P. Morgan’s chief US economist, Michael Feroli, believes the Fed has completed its rate cuts and will keep policy stable throughout 2026. In a note to clients, Feroli stated, “We expect the Fed to maintain interest rates throughout 2026, with the next move likely to be a rate hike in 2027.”

Feroli’s forecast comes after interest rate cuts in the fall and winter of 2025, which brought mortgage rates to their lowest levels in over a year.

$ZEN
$DCR
$FRAX

🚨 BREAKING

🇺🇸 FED PRESIDENT TO MAKE AN URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT AT 6:00 PM TODAY.

Urgent announcement = spreads widen, emotions spike.

scheduled urgency isn’t urgency. no leaks no pre-move no positioning stress. market yawning so far. expect noise not chaos.

EXPECT HIGH MARKET VOLATILITY!!

$FRAX
$DCR
$BTC

🇺🇸 The FED is preparing to inject an additional $20 BILLION into the economy.

More liquidity.
Easier financial conditions.
Higher risk appetite.
This is exactly the fuel markets are looking for.

📈 Bullish for equities.
📈 Even more bullish for crypto.

The FED preparing to inject an additional $20 billion means more liquidity and a higher risk appetite, which serves as the exact fuel the crypto market has been looking for. Personally, I believe easier financial conditions will make high-yield assets the primary destination for investors in the coming period. Do you think this liquidity is enough to sustain Bitcoin's bullish momentum, or do we need even larger interventions?

This kind of monetary policy action is what many traders have been waiting for. More liquidity in the system historically correlates with better performance in growth assets and alternative investments.

$BNB
$SOL
$ETH

Ripple (XRP) Announces Significant Step Towards Entering the European Market.

Following its move regarding the UK last week, Ripple (XRP) has released another announcement this week concerning the European Union market.

Ripple (XRP) announced a significant step in its expansion strategy within the European Union. The company stated that it has received preliminary approval from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg’s financial regulatory body, for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license.

Ripple stated that this development is a critical milestone in scaling its Ripple Payments product across the EU. With this licensing process, the company aims to expand its institutional-level digital asset infrastructure in Europe.

The company stated that it has obtained more than 75 licenses and registrations to date, processed a total transaction volume exceeding $95 billion, and has access to approximately 90% of the daily global foreign exchange (FX) markets.

The statement also noted that the European Union has taken a leading role in creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, and that Ripple supports financial institutions in this process, facilitating their transition from pilot programs to commercial scale. The company stated that it aims to unlock trillions of dollars of idle capital by bridging the gap between traditional and digital finance.

The price of XRP has increased by 1.62% in the last 24 hours.

$XRP

Over the past six months, the Bitcoin holdings of public and private companies have increased from approximately 854,000 Bitcoin to around 1.11 million Bitcoin.

This represents an increase of nearly 260,000 Bitcoin, or roughly 43,000 Bitcoin per month.

The data highlights the continued expansion of companies' use of Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

$BTC

Bitcoin ETFs See One of Their Strongest Days of Inflows.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of $830 million in a single trading session.

The largest share of these inflows went to the BlackRock ETF (IBIT), which alone attracted $648 million of the total.

$BTC

🚨 Bitwise Chainlink ETF Approved.

📈 The Bitwise Chainlink ETF has been approved for listing on the NYSE Arca exchange and will begin trading tomorrow.

The fund provides regulated exposure to the @Chainlink token through traditional markets.

$LINK

LIQUIDITY IS BUILDING TO THE DOWNSIDE.

Heavy liquidity is sitting around $92,500–$93,300.

they flush out weak leverage and set a stronger foundation. a dip to $92.5k would be a gift, not a threat.
bullish on bitcoin's ruthless efficiency in resetting for the next leg.

Would BTC dip to grab liquidity before the next leg up?

Liquidity clusters at $92.5k–$93.3k are just resting orders waiting to be swept. The question for any trader is: does your system have the conviction to fade the initial dip if it triggers those stops, or are you designed to exit and re-enter? Liquidity hunts are profitable only if you can recognize them in real time.

Trump nominating Paul Atkins as SEC Chair = pro-crypto legend replacing Gensler. Regulatory clarity + innovation flood incoming 2026—$BTC & alts about to explode.

$BTC
$TRUMP

Mantra restructures and cuts staff after OM token collapse and tough year.

Mantra, a blockchain project, is restructuring and downsizing its staff following the collapse of its OM token and market challenges in 2025. The company faced significant pressure on its business model due to these issues. The decision to cut staff comes as a response to the tough year and financial strain. This move highlights the impact of market volatility on crypto projects and their workforce. Mantra's restructuring sheds light on the challenges faced by companies in the crypto space during turbulent times. It underscores the importance of adaptability and resilience in the ever-changing crypto market landscape.

$OM

🚨 Crypto Market Adds $130 Billion in 24 Hours!

The crypto market capitalization surged by $130 billion in the last 24 hours, reflecting a return of liquidity and strong buying momentum.

🔥 Bitcoin led the way, adding $78.5 billion, as confidence improved and funds flowed back into major assets.

$BTC
$XMR
$DASH

👀 All eyes are on the Supreme Court's decision today regarding Trump's tariffs.

🇺🇸 Estimates indicate a 73% chance that the US Supreme Court will rule Trump's tariffs illegal.

$TRUMP
$DASH
$BERA

Memecoin Dominance is back around all-time lows.

the last time I flagged this was on December 23, when I highlighted how similar lows in 2024 triggered a 440–2,500% rally in $BONK , $FLOKI, $WIF, and $PEPE

we experienced an early-January memecoin melt-up a week later: $USELESS, $PEPE, $BONK , and FARTCOIN pumped 50–120% in a few days, and the entire sector added over $10 billion to its market cap

$BTC is now starting to break out from a key level, majors are beginning to look attractive for the first time in months, and sentiment in crypto is starting to pick up again

however, memecoin dominance is once again around the levels seen on December 23, as well as in February 2024—just before the entire sector experienced a melt-up and several major memecoins went on parabolic 1,000%+ rallies

this setup is pointing to an imminent, sector-wide melt-up in memecoins

i’m positioned in the following memecoins because I expect them to aggressively outperform everything else:

- $USELESS

- $BONK

- $FLOKI
- $FARTCOIN

what other memecoins would you add to the list?

The Date for FTX’s $2.2 Billion Distribution Has Been Set – It Could Impact the Cryptocurrency Market.

The date has been set for the $2.2 billion payment that the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX will distribute to its creditors.

The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has announced a new payment schedule for its creditors. According to information shared by Sunil, who is known for posting on behalf of FTX creditors, the company is preparing to make a new distribution of approximately $2.2 billion.

According to the shared schedule, the registration date for distribution is set as February 14, 2026. Payments are planned to be delivered to creditors on March 31, 2026. This distribution will be the newest payment installment made so far in the bankruptcy process.

Looking back at previous payments, FTX first distributed approximately $454 million on February 18th for claims under $50,000. This was followed by a comprehensive payment of $5 billion on May 30th, covering both small and large-scale claims. The third distribution took place on September 30th, with a total of $1.6 billion allocated to both claim groups.

On the other hand, a striking post was made from the long-dormant X account belonging to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. In a 14-page document published by Bankman-Fried, it was claimed that FTX “never went bankrupt” and could have had a portfolio worth $136 billion today if legal proceedings hadn’t been initiated. However, lawyers and former creditors stated that this defense is a repetition of arguments already rejected by the courts in 2023 and 2024. They also pointed out that judicial investigations have revealed billions of dollars missing from customer funds.

$SOL
$DASH
$BERA