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Lack Of Leverage And Metals Rally Drag Down Ether Tom Lee

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Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee argues Ether’s recent slump should be seen as “attractive” as its fundamentals remain strong, and that it has only fallen due to a lack of leverage and a flight to precious metals.  The first quarter of 2026 is shaping up to be Ether’s (ETH) third-worst Q1 in history, with the asset down 21% so far this year, according to CoinGlass.  However, Lee said the price drop has come at a time when network on-chain activity and fundamentals have continued to grow. Ethereum daily transactions…

$6 Billion Bitcoin Short Positions May Fuel Rally Back Above $90K

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has dropped 14.5% in the past 16 days, pushing the Crypto Fear & Greed Index to 16 (Extreme Fear), which is its lowest rating year-to-date. Crypto Fear & Greed Index. Source: alternative.me While selling has dominated markets over the past two weeks, Bitcoin derivatives data suggest the current trader positioning may lead to a recovery. Analysts are now weighing whether the latest sell-off has created conditions for a relief rally.  Key takeaways: Binance open interest has climbed more than 30% from its October 2025 lows, confirming rising…

Liquidity Will Decide BTC’s Next Rally: Glassnode

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Bitcoin price breakouts fail to hold due to insufficient bid-side liquidity. Glassnode analysis identifies the key metrics that are likely to mark the next phase of BTC price expansion. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls managed to prevent a price drop into the $80,700 to $83,400 support zone, and futures market data points to a potential short-term liquidity grab near $93,500. Despite the short-term bullish bias, Glassnode analysts believe a more robust recovery cannot take place until a key market liquidity metric reaches a certain threshold. Key takeaways: Over 22% of the Bitcoin…

Gold rally, FOMC outcome And Weak DXY May Extend Crypto Market Rally

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Key points: Bitcoin is facing resistance at $90,500, but a positive sign is that the bulls have kept up the pressure. Several major altcoins are attempting to start a recovery, but are expected to face selling at higher levels. Sellers are attempting to maintain Bitcoin (BTC) below the $90,500 level, but the bulls continue to exert pressure. Fundstrat managing partner Tom Lee said on CNBC that cryptocurrencies should rise on a weaker dollar, but traders have responded by continuing to pile into gold and silver. Lee suggested that crypto is…

Crypto Rally Awaits Gold And Silver Cooldown

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Fundstrat managing partner Tom Lee predicts that crypto markets will likely catch up once gold and silver begin to take a break from their recent rallies. Tom Lee said on CNBC’s Power Lunch on Monday that crypto should be going up on a weaker dollar and an easing Federal Reserve.  However, it doesn’t have the leverage tailwind because the industry delevered, “and as long as gold and silver are rising, then there’s a FOMO into buying that instead of crypto,” he said. “Because when gold and silver take a break,…

Rare ETH Price Signal Hints At 226% Rally

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Ether (ETH) is flashing a familiar macroeconomic setup that preceded a major rally in 2021. One analyst highlighted a recurring sequence linking global liquidity, US small-cap equities and Ether’s price, suggesting a similar impact could unfold for the altcoin. Key takeaways: Ethereum surged 226% in 2021 after a key global liquidity threshold was met. ETH accumulation addresses show a rising realized price near $2,700, reinforcing the structural support. Global liquidity-led setup mirrors 2021 breakout for ETH Crypto analyst Sykodelic highlighted a recurring pattern that links the global liquidity, the Russell…

Gold’s Digital Rally Signals Dollar Stress as Tokenized Gold Surges

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The market for tokenized gold is expanding in step with rising demand for physical bullion, highlighting a broader shift toward traditional safe-haven assets as geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty push investors away from the US dollar. On Monday, Tether said its Tether Gold (XAUt) now represents more than half of the entire gold-backed stablecoin market, with a total value exceeding $2.2 billion. Tether disclosed that 520,089 XAUt tokens were in circulation at the end of the fourth quarter, with each token backed one-for-one by physical gold held in reserve. Tether…

Silver surges past $115/oz as gold extends rally toward $5100

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Silver posts double digit gains as momentum buying and tight supply drive precious metals higher. Silver surged to a fresh record above $115/oz today, rising nearly 12% and sharply outperforming gold and most risk assets. The precious and industrial metal has been lifted by tight physical supply, strong retail participation, and momentum-driven buying. Analysts noted that Chinese silver prices are trading at a premium to London benchmarks, signaling further near-term upside, though elevated prices could eventually weigh on industrial demand. Gold followed with continued strength, reinforcing its role as a…

Silver tops $100 as gold nears $5,000 on extraordinary metals rally

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Precious metals extend a historic rally as silver hits triple digits and gold nears $5,000. Silver surged past $100 per ounce for the first time on Friday, extending a rally that has seen precious metals sharply outperform risk assets. The metal climbed more than 4% on the day, bringing its gains to roughly 40% in 2026 and more than 230% over the past year, pushing silver’s market capitalization to about $5.6 trillion. Gold continued to advance alongside silver, trading near $5,000 after reaching about $4,970 on Thursday, with prices up…

Bitcoin, stocks rally after Trump halts Greenland tariffs

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Bitcoin reclaimed $90,000 on Wednesday afternoon after President Donald Trump backed away from threats of imposing tariffs on several European countries over the Greenland issue. The leading digital asset had fallen to $87,300 by midday after Trump delivered his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, according to CoinGecko. In his remarks, Trump said Washington was seeking immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland but emphasized that military force would not be used. Market concerns were reignited over the weekend after Trump signaled plans to impose 10% tariffs starting Feb. 1…