The start of 2026 sees severe fluctuations in crypto! $BTC from over 90k crashed to a low of 81k, with market capitalization evaporating by over 10%, and liquidations exceeding $1.7B. Recent core news affecting the market:
1. 🇺🇸 Partial government shutdown + escalation of macro risks, all risk assets under pressure, with BTC/ETH leading the decline.
2. Fed Chairman's hawkish speculation (rumors about Warsh), tightening interest rate expectations, $PAXG gold/BTC falling in sync.
3. $8.8B BTCÐ options expiration + wave of leveraged liquidations, short-term volatility amplified.
4. Regulatory double-edged sword: Senate advances CFTC market structure bill, White House invites crypto & banking leaders to discuss framework, potentially accelerating legalization.
5. Continued outflows from ETFs (worst week this month), but institutions predict BTC will range from 75k to 225k in 2026, with stablecoins & RWA stealing the spotlight.
Short-term wait for Fed decision & geopolitical dynamics, long-term clarity on regulation + institutional entry is still a major positive! Do you think February will see a rebound or continue to decline?
