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TETHER IS QUIETLY POSITIONING ITSELF AS THE “GOLD CENTRAL BANK” IN A POST-USD WORLD
Tether is no longer just the company behind the largest stablecoin in the market. Behind the scenes, they are quietly accumulating physical gold and building a long-term strategy around gold, betting on the scenario where trust in fiat currency, especially the USD, continues to weaken.
In an interview with Bloomberg, CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that as geopolitical tensions escalate and fiat loses credibility, gold remains the most neutral and safest asset. Therefore, Tether is using a large portion of the profits from stablecoin to buy physical gold.
In an interview with Bloomberg, CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that as geopolitical tensions escalate and fiat loses credibility, gold remains the most neutral and safest asset. Therefore, Tether is using a large portion of the profits from stablecoin to buy physical gold.
THE BTC/GOLD RATIO IS AT A BREAKOUT THRESHOLD AND HISTORY HAS THE ANSWER
The Bitcoin to gold ratio is entering a very sensitive area where in the past it has often marked significant reversals.
On average, each BTC/GOLD down cycle lasts about 14 months. And currently, we are exactly 14 months into this phase. This is not a random number.
After that period, the market often witnesses strong mean reversion. Selling pressure dwindles, compression builds up, and when the reversal rate bounces back, Bitcoin $BTC often significantly outperforms gold.
On average, each BTC/GOLD down cycle lasts about 14 months. And currently, we are exactly 14 months into this phase. This is not a random number.
After that period, the market often witnesses strong mean reversion. Selling pressure dwindles, compression builds up, and when the reversal rate bounces back, Bitcoin $BTC often significantly outperforms gold.
The next 72 hours could determine the fate of the crypto market
This week is forming one of the most dangerous macro setups in many months. In the next 72 hours, the market will have to absorb 6 major events. With crypto, this is the stage where just one variable deviating from expectations can cause everything to change very quickly.
Below is what is waiting ahead.
Trump will speak today at 4 PM (ET)
He is expected to talk about the U.S. economy and energy prices. If Trump calls for lower energy prices, the inflation narrative will be immediately affected, and the market will certainly not stay still.
Below is what is waiting ahead.
Trump will speak today at 4 PM (ET)
He is expected to talk about the U.S. economy and energy prices. If Trump calls for lower energy prices, the inflation narrative will be immediately affected, and the market will certainly not stay still.
The next 3 - 6 months could be the "money printing" phase of the crypto market
What the market is about to experience might make many feel like they are entering the strongest growth cycle ever. The signals are slowly aligning, and if this scenario unfolds as expected, capital will return at a very rapid pace.
In that painting, Bitcoin $BTC is expected to break its historical peak first, followed by Ethereum $ETH . When the two leading assets complete their breakout phase, billions of USD could start flowing strongly into the mid-cap and low-cap group, leading to a widespread price surge. Altcoins and memecoins, according to the familiar pattern of previous cycles, have the potential to see increases of 10x to 100x.
In that painting, Bitcoin $BTC is expected to break its historical peak first, followed by Ethereum $ETH . When the two leading assets complete their breakout phase, billions of USD could start flowing strongly into the mid-cap and low-cap group, leading to a widespread price surge. Altcoins and memecoins, according to the familiar pattern of previous cycles, have the potential to see increases of 10x to 100x.
Vietnam becomes the 46th country in the world to recognize digital assets
As of January 1, 2026, Vietnam officially enters the list of countries that recognize the legality of digital assets, marking an important milestone in the process of completing the legal framework for the digital economy. With this move, Vietnam becomes the 46th country in the world to recognize digital assets, opening a new phase of development for the domestic crypto market, shifting from a 'gray area' state to a clearly regulated and supervised model.
River just printed a 27x and most people still don't unsderstand why
River $RIVER ran from $3 to $80 since early January, a clean 27x that caught most of the market off guard.
If you missed it, here’s a concise breakdown of what actually pushed River into its latest moon leg.
At the core, this rally is driven by three things: institutional backing, a differentiated chain abstraction stablecoin model, and an airdrop design that rewards patience instead of fast selling.
1. River closed a $12M strategic round from Tron DAO, Justin Sun, Maelstrom Fund (Arthur Hayes), Spartan Group, plus Nasdaq-listed companies and institutions.
2. River is a chain abstraction stablecoin system that connects assets to opportunities across chains. Their stablecoin (satUSD) works without bridges, deposit on one chain, use on another.
The most interesting part, though, is the airdrop mechanics.
River rewards users for waiting. You earn River Points, which can later be converted into $RIVER . The longer you hold before converting, the more tokens you receive. After Day 90, the multiplier doubles, directly discouraging early exits.
Right now, River has processed $6B in trading volume, ranks #4 globally, and is #1 trending on both Binance and CoinGecko.
There’s also a visible arbitrage gap between River Points and $RIVER, highlighted in the latest Alea Research report.
NFA. DYOR.
If you missed it, here’s a concise breakdown of what actually pushed River into its latest moon leg.
At the core, this rally is driven by three things: institutional backing, a differentiated chain abstraction stablecoin model, and an airdrop design that rewards patience instead of fast selling.
1. River closed a $12M strategic round from Tron DAO, Justin Sun, Maelstrom Fund (Arthur Hayes), Spartan Group, plus Nasdaq-listed companies and institutions.
2. River is a chain abstraction stablecoin system that connects assets to opportunities across chains. Their stablecoin (satUSD) works without bridges, deposit on one chain, use on another.
The most interesting part, though, is the airdrop mechanics.
River rewards users for waiting. You earn River Points, which can later be converted into $RIVER . The longer you hold before converting, the more tokens you receive. After Day 90, the multiplier doubles, directly discouraging early exits.
Right now, River has processed $6B in trading volume, ranks #4 globally, and is #1 trending on both Binance and CoinGecko.
There’s also a visible arbitrage gap between River Points and $RIVER, highlighted in the latest Alea Research report.
NFA. DYOR.
The monthly chart is signaling, is the 4-year BTC cycle repeating?
When looking at the long-term time frame, especially the monthly chart, there is a pattern that consistently helps identify the major trend of Bitcoin: the 4-year cycle. This is a long-term indicator that has been monitored over the years and to this day, it has never deviated in the history of BTC's movements.
How does the 4-year cycle of Bitcoin operate?
Since 2013, Bitcoin has gone through 3 complete market cycles, each cycle repeating the same basic structure:
How does the 4-year cycle of Bitcoin operate?
Since 2013, Bitcoin has gone through 3 complete market cycles, each cycle repeating the same basic structure:
Nỗi lo chính phủ Mỹ shutdown kéo thị trường crypto giảm mạnh
Thị trường tiền mã hóa toàn cầu đã trải qua một đợt điều chỉnh mạnh khi những lo ngại xoay quanh khả năng chính phủ Mỹ đóng cửa trở lại ngày càng gia tăng. Chỉ trong vòng vài giờ cuối tuần qua, khoảng 100 tỷ USD vốn hóa đã bị “thổi bay” khỏi thị trường crypto, phản ánh tâm lý phòng thủ rõ rệt của nhà đầu tư trước các rủi ro chính trị và địa chính trị đang chồng chất.
Nguyên nhân trực tiếp của đợt bán tháo đến từ căng thẳng tại Thượng viện Mỹ, khi các Thượng nghị sĩ Đảng Dân chủ tuyên bố sẽ chặn dự luật cấp ngân sách nếu dự luật này bao gồm kinh phí cho Bộ An ninh Nội địa (DHS). Động thái này làm dấy lên nguy cơ chính phủ Mỹ có thể rơi vào tình trạng đóng cửa một phần nếu các bên không đạt được thỏa thuận trước thời hạn cuối tháng 1. Trong bối cảnh đó, thị trường tài chính nói chung và crypto nói riêng nhanh chóng phản ứng tiêu cực trước kịch bản bất ổn kéo dài.
Nguyên nhân trực tiếp của đợt bán tháo đến từ căng thẳng tại Thượng viện Mỹ, khi các Thượng nghị sĩ Đảng Dân chủ tuyên bố sẽ chặn dự luật cấp ngân sách nếu dự luật này bao gồm kinh phí cho Bộ An ninh Nội địa (DHS). Động thái này làm dấy lên nguy cơ chính phủ Mỹ có thể rơi vào tình trạng đóng cửa một phần nếu các bên không đạt được thỏa thuận trước thời hạn cuối tháng 1. Trong bối cảnh đó, thị trường tài chính nói chung và crypto nói riêng nhanh chóng phản ứng tiêu cực trước kịch bản bất ổn kéo dài.
Gold surpasses 5,000 USD/oz, Crypto in turmoil as geopolitical instability increases
1️⃣ President Trump is pressuring Canada, Iran
- Threatening to impose a 100% tax on Canada (https://t.me/Fivemincryptoann/12444) if the country reaches a trade agreement with China.
- The aircraft carrier strike group USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in the Middle East. On Polymarket, the probability of the U.S. attacking Iran before 1/31 is only 18%, but it rises to 52% before the end of February and 59% before the end of March.
2️⃣ Risk of a U.S. government shutdown again
- After the federal agent shot a citizen in Minneapolis on 1/24, the Senate Democratic leader stated that they would not pass the budget bill if it included funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
- Threatening to impose a 100% tax on Canada (https://t.me/Fivemincryptoann/12444) if the country reaches a trade agreement with China.
- The aircraft carrier strike group USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in the Middle East. On Polymarket, the probability of the U.S. attacking Iran before 1/31 is only 18%, but it rises to 52% before the end of February and 59% before the end of March.
2️⃣ Risk of a U.S. government shutdown again
- After the federal agent shot a citizen in Minneapolis on 1/24, the Senate Democratic leader stated that they would not pass the budget bill if it included funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump announced that the US and NATO are about to reach an agreement on Greenland
The global cryptocurrency market quickly regained its green color after US President Donald Trump confirmed that Washington reached a long-term agreement with NATO regarding Greenland, while eliminating the possibility of implementing new tax levels expected to take effect from early February. This move is seen as a step to reduce macro pressure on risk assets.
Trump announced that the US and NATO are about to reach an agreement on Greenland
Trump announced that the US and NATO are about to reach an agreement on Greenland
Vitalik Buterin: 2026 will be a turning point for decentralized social media
Vitalik Buterin - recently stated that he will refocus strongly on decentralized social media from 2026, seeing it as an important direction to improve the quality of mass communication on the Internet.
Vitalik Buterin: 2026 will be a turning point for decentralized social media
Vitalik Buterin's vision for mass communication
Theo Vitalik Buterin, a healthy society needs good mass communication tools that allow diverse streams of information to coexist and compete fairly. Vitalik believes that the core issue of social media today lies not only in the content but in the centralized structure, where user data, social graphs, and algorithms are all controlled by a few platforms.
Vitalik Buterin: 2026 will be a turning point for decentralized social media
Vitalik Buterin's vision for mass communication
Theo Vitalik Buterin, a healthy society needs good mass communication tools that allow diverse streams of information to coexist and compete fairly. Vitalik believes that the core issue of social media today lies not only in the content but in the centralized structure, where user data, social graphs, and algorithms are all controlled by a few platforms.
THE REVENUE OF BLOCKCHAINS IS SO “THIN” THAT IT’S ALARMING?
Looking at the revenue by chain data over the last 30 days on DefiLlama, many well-known blockchains in the crypto market are experiencing revenue much lower than what the community has perceived.
The on-chain revenue of various L1/L2 ranges from a few thousand to several tens of thousands of USD each month, while the operational costs of the team are extremely high. The big question is: where does the funding for the project come from?
The on-chain revenue of various L1/L2 ranges from a few thousand to several tens of thousands of USD each month, while the operational costs of the team are extremely high. The big question is: where does the funding for the project come from?
24 hours after the Trove scam: What is really happening?
In less than a day, Trove Markets went from an ICO that garnered community attention to one of the most controversial cases in recent times. And the biggest issue is not the price crash, but the trust that was broken too quickly and decisively.
Below is the entire picture, simplified and easy to follow, based on what has happened.
1. Trove 'turns around' just 24 hours later, narrative collapses
Below is the entire picture, simplified and easy to follow, based on what has happened.
1. Trove 'turns around' just 24 hours later, narrative collapses
Bitcoin falls below 89,000 USD as US stocks and Japanese bonds both fluctuate.
Selling pressure spreads across the cryptocurrency market.
According to market data, Bitcoin fell more than 4% in 24 hours, from the 92,500 USD region down to around 88,700 USD on Tuesday evening US time. Ethereum also faced similar pressure, losing over 7% and retreating to around the 2,950 USD mark. The decline occurred quickly and sharply, reflecting a flight from risk assets as investors faced a series of macroeconomic uncertainties.
According to market data, Bitcoin fell more than 4% in 24 hours, from the 92,500 USD region down to around 88,700 USD on Tuesday evening US time. Ethereum also faced similar pressure, losing over 7% and retreating to around the 2,950 USD mark. The decline occurred quickly and sharply, reflecting a flight from risk assets as investors faced a series of macroeconomic uncertainties.
A major storm is forming, and most of the market hasn't realized it
If you only look at the prices, it's hard to recognize the problem. But the latest macro data shows that the financial system is under clear pressure, especially in the funding market.
The Fed has just had to expand its balance sheet by more than 100 billion USD. The Standing Repo Facility is being used heavily, while the amount of MBS absorbed by the Fed is increasing faster than Treasury bonds. This is not a stimulus QE, but rather a liquidity injection to address stress when institutions are short on cash and the quality of collateral is declining.
The Fed has just had to expand its balance sheet by more than 100 billion USD. The Standing Repo Facility is being used heavily, while the amount of MBS absorbed by the Fed is increasing faster than Treasury bonds. This is not a stimulus QE, but rather a liquidity injection to address stress when institutions are short on cash and the quality of collateral is declining.
Soaring Yields on Japanese Bonds: A Silent Risk to the Global Financial System
Recently, Japan has once again become a notable name in the global financial market due to one signal: the yield on Japanese government bonds is rising to levels not seen in decades. This has caused concerns among financial circles that it could exert pressure on the entire global financial system from this world's third-largest economy.
According to recent data, the Japanese government has raised bond yields across the board: the 10-year bond has surpassed 2.34%, the 20-year has reached 3.47%, and the 30 and 40-year bonds are at 3.90% and 4.23%, respectively. While previously interest rates were nearly zero, the current figures represent a significant change.
According to recent data, the Japanese government has raised bond yields across the board: the 10-year bond has surpassed 2.34%, the 20-year has reached 3.47%, and the 30 and 40-year bonds are at 3.90% and 4.23%, respectively. While previously interest rates were nearly zero, the current figures represent a significant change.
WILL BITCOIN ONLY "BLEED" IN 2026? OR IS THIS CYCLE DIFFERENT?
Many are starting to ask big questions about this cycle: has BTC already reached its peak, or is there still another strong upward movement ahead?
Looking back at previous cycles:
• After peaking in 2013: $BTC dropped -87%
• After peaking in 2017: $BTC dropped -84%
• After peaking in 2021: $BTC dropped -77.5%
• After peaking at $126K in 2025, currently $BTC has only dropped -36%.
It can be seen that the extent of decline in each cycle is gradually narrowing. However, historically, BTC has almost always gone through deep drops of 70–90%.
So the question for everyone is:
👉 How much more % will $BTC drop in 2026?
👉 Or will this cycle be different, with the market bouncing back early and reaching a new peak right in 2026?
What do you think? 💭
Many are starting to ask big questions about this cycle: has BTC already reached its peak, or is there still another strong upward movement ahead?
Looking back at previous cycles:
• After peaking in 2013: $BTC dropped -87%
• After peaking in 2017: $BTC dropped -84%
• After peaking in 2021: $BTC dropped -77.5%
• After peaking at $126K in 2025, currently $BTC has only dropped -36%.
It can be seen that the extent of decline in each cycle is gradually narrowing. However, historically, BTC has almost always gone through deep drops of 70–90%.
So the question for everyone is:
👉 How much more % will $BTC drop in 2026?
👉 Or will this cycle be different, with the market bouncing back early and reaching a new peak right in 2026?
What do you think? 💭
The market at the beginning of the week is 'tight as a guitar string' - BTC & ETH are about to enter a week of strong volatility
Good morning everyone, with the new week opening, the crypto market has already seen a correction of more than 3,000 USD of BTC, clearly reflecting cautious sentiment before a series of macroeconomic news over the weekend and escalating geopolitical risks.
Regarding the macro picture:
After causing a stir from South America to West Asia, this time Trump continues to create waves in Europe with the target of Greenland. Although the slogan is to act for America, each new move by Trump sends the global market sentiment into turmoil. Wall Street is currently quite cautious: verbally saying uptrend, but actually pressing short.
Regarding the macro picture:
After causing a stir from South America to West Asia, this time Trump continues to create waves in Europe with the target of Greenland. Although the slogan is to act for America, each new move by Trump sends the global market sentiment into turmoil. Wall Street is currently quite cautious: verbally saying uptrend, but actually pressing short.
$DUSK Strong Pump Today: Technical Analysis, On-chain and Future Outlook
Today, January 19, 2026, the $DUSK (Dusk Network) has witnessed an impressive price surge, with a pump of over 140% in 24 hours, pushing the price from around 0.12 USD to 0.2989 USD. While the overall crypto market is under selling pressure, with Bitcoin dropping nearly 3% below 93,000 USD and many other altcoins falling 5-10% - DUSK stands out as a 'dark horse' in the privacy coin sector. Below is a summary of the main reasons behind this pump, based on technical analysis and on-chain data, along with forecasts for the next developments. The main reason for DUSK's strong pump is not only that it is an ordinary privacy token but also focuses on integrating regulated finance with blockchain, especially through features like zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) and compliance with EU regulations such as MiCA and MiFID II. Today's pump was driven by a combination of fundamental, technical, and capital rotation factors.
Mr. Trump's tariffs cause global "storms": U.S. stocks shake, Crypto market plunges
Mr. Trump's new tariffs caused U.S. stocks and the crypto market to plummet simultaneously, with gold and silver becoming the refuge for capital flows.
The unexpected shake-up in the risk asset market
The global financial market experienced a strong volatile session right at the beginning of the week, as risk-averse sentiment suddenly returned. Information related to new tariff measures by U.S. President Donald Trump against Europe triggered a wave of sell-offs in both the stock and cryptocurrency markets.
The unexpected shake-up in the risk asset market
The global financial market experienced a strong volatile session right at the beginning of the week, as risk-averse sentiment suddenly returned. Information related to new tariff measures by U.S. President Donald Trump against Europe triggered a wave of sell-offs in both the stock and cryptocurrency markets.
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