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Regarding Bitcoin price trends, analysts have differing opinions. Luke Gromen believes that institutional investors lack catalysts and are unwilling to chase higher prices, also warning of potential pullback risks; while Ki Young Ju points out strong institutional demand, with institutions purchasing the equivalent of $53 billion worth of Bitcoin over the past year. The market situation is complex, and the short-term outlook remains uncertain.

Monitoring data shows that a large whale on Hyperliquid's chain successfully closed a short position of 3,300 ETH using a liquidation strategy, earning $32,000. Subsequently, part of its funds was shifted to AXS, increasing long positions with prudent risk management, shifting the operation from defense to offense.

A seasoned trader has made another move in the PEPE ecosystem, using 5x leverage to buy 6776.62 ETH, with a current unrealized profit of $47,000. He previously earned $963,600 on the platform but recently lost $223,900 due to market fluctuations. This move demonstrates whale-level traders' flexibility in responding to market changes.

River has secured $8 million in strategic investment to deeply integrate the TRON ecosystem and launch a 1:1 satUSD stablecoin supporting multiple asset minting. This stablecoin will operate alongside USDT and USDD in the SUN.io stablecoin pool, combining lending features, connecting mainstream TRON applications, and planning to introduce Smart Vault and Prime Vault to provide scalable yield solutions.

【Blockchain Rhythm】X platform is making a big move, launching a new meme category on January 22nd. Now, netizens worldwide can freely showcase their creativity in this section—upload funny videos, share various internet meme images, as long as it's interesting enough to become a meme, it can be posted here. For users wanting to catch up with trending internet memes, this page has become a real-time meme encyclopedia, allowing quick insights into what the global internet community is talking about.

Circle announces funding to the United Nations to support its Center for Financial Digital Solutions, promote digital financial infrastructure development, and improve the efficiency of humanitarian aid funding. This collaboration aims to simplify cross-border fund transfers and ensure the maximum utilization of donations.

Amidst the market gloom, The Sandbox's SAND token rose against the trend by 2.24%, with trading volume surging over 113%. Technical indicators have turned bullish, net capital outflows indicate holders are actively increasing their positions, and open interest has also grown, suggesting a market reversal signal is emerging. The overall trend is worth watching.

Farcaster founder Dan Romero announced that Neynar will acquire Farcaster, and the team will complete the transfer of contracts, code, and applications within a few weeks. Neynar, as an important early player in the client and infrastructure space, is considered the most suitable team to continue leading the development of Farcaster. The founding team will gradually step back and focus on new projects. Farcaster secured $150 million in funding in 2024 and was once seen as a signal for decentralized social networking. Now, it is undergoing a leadership transition.

The Pudgy Penguins team has just transferred $4.02 million worth of PENGU tokens to a major exchange, drawing significant market attention. Such large transfers typically reflect the project's considerations regarding market liquidity and may indicate strategic adjustments or operational preparations, demonstrating the project's health.

Bitcoin has recently fallen by 17.4%, but historical data shows that February is usually a good time for gains, with an average increase of 14.3%. Currently, Bitcoin is fluctuating in the $86,000-$88,000 range, potentially forming a double bottom. Once stabilized, there is significant rebound potential. It is expected that a 12.2% increase could push it to $99,500. If the 2023 trend repeats, it could reach $109,500. Attention should be paid to support levels and capital flow.

The selection of the new Federal Reserve Chair is about to progress, and the market is focused on the potential policy changes it may trigger. The new chair needs to strike a balance between inflation control and economic growth, and their policy uncertainty could lead to short-term volatility in the crypto market. Investors should pay attention to their monetary policy and stance on fintech.

The Celo Foundation has merged with cLabs to form Celo Core Co., aiming to improve operational efficiency and accelerate platform delivery by 2026. On the other hand, the CELO tokenomics will be optimized, including buyback and burn mechanisms, which may have a positive impact on the token's value. The specific plan will be announced by the official.

The well-known whale "pension-usdt.eth" recently closed a Bitcoin long position and took an aggressive short position on Ethereum, with a short scale of $73.52 million, indicating a cautious attitude towards market trends. This shift has attracted market attention and may serve as a reference signal for other traders.

U.S. President Trump has not yet confirmed the Federal Reserve Chair candidate, and the decision will not be announced during the Davos Forum. The uncertainty surrounding the chair candidate may increase market volatility, especially with a significant impact on the crypto market. Discussions are still ongoing, and a final decision may take some time.

This article describes Haze's trading case in the early stage of the meme coin "memes." He invested $869.5 to acquire 1.92% of the tokens, and the market cap once soared to $27 million, with unrealized gains peaking at $52,000. Subsequently, due to market concentration selling, he exited when the market cap was $3.83 million, ultimately making a profit of $7,290. This case demonstrates the high volatility and risks of the meme coin market.

Global financial market risks are intensifying, with funds flowing out of risk assets. U.S. stocks fell over 2%. Japanese government bond yields hit a new high since 1999, exposing fiscal vulnerabilities and increasing market concerns. Meanwhile, U.S.-EU trade tensions are escalating, potentially impacting the global economy. Bitcoin performance remains sluggish, becoming a high-risk asset as investors turn more conservative.

On January 21, multiple leading exchanges recorded significant net inflows of Bitcoin, with three exchanges totaling over 1374 BTC. Meanwhile, a well-known exchange experienced a net outflow of 481.42 BTC, indicating that market participants are adjusting their strategies across platforms, providing reference signals for investors.

Recently, gold prices have stabilized at $4,800, reflecting cautious attitudes from retail investors and institutions towards the market and optimism about future gold prices. Rising global debt, a weakening US dollar, and unstable geopolitical situations have driven demand for safe-haven assets like gold. These factors collectively support the firmness of gold prices, and the cryptocurrency market interacts with traditional asset markets, influencing investors' strategies.

Renowned cryptocurrency figure Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Group plans to launch a $100 million hedge fund in the first quarter, primarily investing in crypto tokens and financial services stocks, demonstrating significant capital interest in digital assets.