Recently, Bitcoin's performance has been quite eye-catching. As of January 15th, the price surged past $95,000, with a 24-hour increase of 4.7%. The main catalysts for this rally come from two directions—dovish CPI data released by the US and the ongoing push for the "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act." The combination of these two factors has given the market plenty of room for imagination.
From a holdings perspective, institutional influence is growing stronger. The proportion of long-term holders has now risen to 68%, indicating that large players are either bottoming out or strategically positioning themselves. However, an interesting phenomenon has emerged in the US market—an inverted premium, with short-term ETF fund fluctuations being quite noticeable, suggesting that many retail investors are still chasing gains and selling off.
Global regulation is accelerating. The new BCBS regulations in Hong Kong have been implemented, and related US legislation is also progressing. The gradual improvement of these regulatory frameworks is reshaping the entire market structure and expectations. Currently, the market faces an interesting game—pressure from the halving cycle versus the positive outlook from interest rate cut expectations, with these two forces pulling in opposite directions.
The most important thing to watch now is whether Bitcoin can hold the $100,000 mark. If this upward trend can be sustained, the momentum for breaking through and subsequent performance will be crucial.
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GasFeeCrier
· 01-17 12:21
Institutions are accumulating at 68%, while retail investors are still chasing highs and selling lows. The gap is truly remarkable.
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SerumSurfer
· 01-15 01:52
Still hesitating at 95,000? Institutions are buying the dip, and you're still watching?
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CryptoTarotReader
· 01-15 01:52
If you can't clear the 100,000 integer level, it'll be embarrassing. It feels like the scene where institutions are bottom-fishing and retail investors are left holding the bag is about to play out again.
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StablecoinEnjoyer
· 01-15 01:44
Retail investors are still chasing gains and selling off, while institutions are quietly accumulating. The gap is indeed significant.
It's already at 95,000, heading straight for 100,000. The key question is whether it can stabilize there.
Regulatory measures are being implemented one after another, and it feels like this time is different.
Regarding the ETF premium discount inversion, it sounds like institutions are paving the way with bloodshed.
As expectations of interest rate cuts loosen, Bitcoin takes off. This logic makes sense.
The 100,000 threshold feels just around the corner, but I still favor stablecoins.
This period is truly when institutions are deploying, retail investors should not follow the trend.
In just over a month, it has risen so much—is it a real increase or just hype?
Regulation has actually led to a rise, which seems a bit off.
68% of long-term holders indicate that everyone is betting on a future show.
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digital_archaeologist
· 01-15 01:37
95,000 has been surpassed, the next step is to see if it can hold steady at 100,000. It feels like institutions are laying in wait.
Recently, Bitcoin's performance has been quite eye-catching. As of January 15th, the price surged past $95,000, with a 24-hour increase of 4.7%. The main catalysts for this rally come from two directions—dovish CPI data released by the US and the ongoing push for the "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act." The combination of these two factors has given the market plenty of room for imagination.
From a holdings perspective, institutional influence is growing stronger. The proportion of long-term holders has now risen to 68%, indicating that large players are either bottoming out or strategically positioning themselves. However, an interesting phenomenon has emerged in the US market—an inverted premium, with short-term ETF fund fluctuations being quite noticeable, suggesting that many retail investors are still chasing gains and selling off.
Global regulation is accelerating. The new BCBS regulations in Hong Kong have been implemented, and related US legislation is also progressing. The gradual improvement of these regulatory frameworks is reshaping the entire market structure and expectations. Currently, the market faces an interesting game—pressure from the halving cycle versus the positive outlook from interest rate cut expectations, with these two forces pulling in opposite directions.
The most important thing to watch now is whether Bitcoin can hold the $100,000 mark. If this upward trend can be sustained, the momentum for breaking through and subsequent performance will be crucial.