The cryptocurrency market plunged into a deep selloff as Bitcoin crashed below the critical $70,000 support level, triggering a liquidation cascade that erased over $1 billion in leveraged trading positions. This broad-based decline, which saw Ethereum, XRP, and other major altcoins post double-digit losses, marks the sector’s weakest performance since the onset of the second Trump administration. The downturn reflects a rapid shift from post-election optimism to a grinding erosion of confidence, with capital rotating away from digital assets toward traditional markets.
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1 posts last weekBitcoin 2026 Outlook: Analysts Split Between $250K Bull Run and 60% Crash
As Bitcoin closed 2025 trading at $87,520—down 8% year-to-date—the market entered the new year gripped by extreme fear and starkly divided analyst projections. While prominent voices forecast a decade-long bull run targeting $250,000, others warn of a 60% decline from all-time highs, highlighting deep uncertainty about institutional flows and macroeconomic conditions that will define the coming year.
about Bitcoin 2026 Outlook: Analysts Split Between $250K Bull Run and 60% CrashBitcoin Bull Run Yet to Begin, Says Jan3’s Samson Mow
Jan3 founder Samson Mow argues that Bitcoin’s true bull run hasn’t started despite recent price volatility, with BTC briefly dipping below $100,000 this week. He believes current price levels merely reflect inflation-beating performance rather than genuine market momentum, dismissing fears of Bitcoin OG selling as overblown. The cryptocurrency market faced significant pressure amid global trade tensions between the United States and China, with analysts pointing to macroeconomic factors driving the decline.
about Bitcoin Bull Run Yet to Begin, Says Jan3's Samson MowBitcoin-Backed Mortgages: Dream Home or Crypto Risk?
Bitcoin-backed mortgages offer crypto holders a way to buy property without selling their digital assets. These innovative loans promise homeowners can benefit from Bitcoin’s potential appreciation while living in their dream house. However, high interest rates and margin call risks present significant challenges for borrowers in the United States and Australia.
about Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages: Dream Home or Crypto Risk?Bitcoin Faces Internal Division as Paydax Protocol Gains Investor Interest
As Bitcoin faces what prominent expert Samson Mow describes as a “covert attack” from within its own community, investor confidence is waning amid technical disputes and price stagnation. With BTC struggling to hold above $126,000 and falling to $110,888 with 2% daily losses, capital is rapidly shifting toward alternative opportunities. The Paydax Protocol presale has emerged as a primary beneficiary, attracting over $1 million in early funding as investors seek refuge in its DeFi lending solutions and tokenized real-world asset security.
about Bitcoin Faces Internal Division as Paydax Protocol Gains Investor InterestCrypto Plunge May Signal Bull Run Start, Traders Say
Friday’s sharp crypto market decline might actually signal the beginning of a new bull market, according to prominent traders. Alex Becker suggests the sell-off represents ‘all-time impatience’ among traders rather than fundamental weakness. Both Becker and Jan3 founder Samson Mow believe this could mark Bitcoin’s next upward movement.
about Crypto Plunge May Signal Bull Run Start, Traders SayKorean Retail Investors Fuel Ether’s Price Surge
South Korean retail investors are emerging as a powerful force driving Ethereum’s price momentum, according to industry experts. With ETH trading just 7% below its all-time high, Korean capital is playing a crucial role in sustaining current valuation levels. This retail enthusiasm comes alongside growing institutional and corporate treasury adoption of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency.
about Korean Retail Investors Fuel Ether's Price SurgeKorean Retail Money Props Up Ethereum Treasuries Amid BTC Lag
Ethereum’s persistent underperformance against Bitcoin has exposed what critics argue are fragile demand dynamics, with approximately $6 billion from South Korean retail investors reportedly propping up Ethereum treasury companies. According to Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow, these firms—modeled after MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy—are being sustained by retail speculation rather than institutional conviction, raising serious questions about Ethereum’s fundamental strength as the ETH/BTC ratio continues its downward trajectory.
about Korean Retail Money Props Up Ethereum Treasuries Amid BTC LagEthereum Analysts Predict $12K Breakout as ETH Nears Peak
As Bitcoin reaches new record highs amid a US government shutdown and dollar devaluation, Ethereum is quietly positioning for what analysts describe as a potentially massive breakout. Technical patterns identified by multiple crypto experts suggest ETH could surge to $12,000 or higher, with institutional adoption and fundamental improvements providing additional fuel for the anticipated rally.
about Ethereum Analysts Predict $12K Breakout as ETH Nears PeakBitcoin Adoption Nearing ‘Suddenly’ Phase: Jan3 Founder
Nation-state Bitcoin adoption is transitioning from a gradual process to a sudden acceleration phase, according to Jan3 founder Samson Mow. He believes countries are moving past initial skepticism and preparing for significant Bitcoin integration. This shift could lead to rapid adoption of Strategic Bitcoin Reserves by multiple nations, fundamentally reshaping global monetary systems and sovereign asset management strategies.
about Bitcoin Adoption Nearing 'Suddenly' Phase: Jan3 FounderTether CEO Debunks Bitcoin Dumping Claims, Confirms BTC Holdings Up
Tether faced speculation after YouTuber Clive Thompson alleged the company sold over $1 billion in Bitcoin while acquiring $1.6 billion in gold during Q2 2025, suggesting a loss of confidence in BTC. However, Jan3 CEO Samson Mow clarified that the apparent reduction from 92,650 to 83,274 BTC was due to 19,800 BTC being transferred to affiliated entity XXI rather than sold. When accounting for these transfers, Tether’s net Bitcoin holdings actually increased by over 10,000 BTC. CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed the company remains ‘mega bullish’ on Bitcoin while diversifying profits into gold and other assets. The company reported strong Q2 results with $4.9 billion in profit, driven partly by Bitcoin’s rally, and maintains solid reserves of $162.5 billion against $157 billion in liabilities.
about Tether CEO Debunks Bitcoin Dumping Claims, Confirms BTC Holdings UpTether CEO Denies Bitcoin Sell-Off for Gold Investments
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has categorically denied allegations that the stablecoin issuer sold Bitcoin to purchase gold, calling the claims baseless. The controversy began when a YouTuber analyzed Tether’s asset statements and concluded the company had sold $1 billion in BTC for $1.6 billion in gold. However, Jan3 CEO Samson Mow demonstrated that the apparent reduction in Bitcoin holdings was actually due to Tether transferring 19,800 BTC to a separate project called Twenty One Capital, resulting in a net increase of 10,424 BTC. While Tether has been expanding its gold investments—including recent moves into gold mining and royalty companies—these investments are separate from its Bitcoin strategy. The company maintains significant Bitcoin holdings and continues to diversify its reserves across multiple asset classes.
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