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Novavax, Inc. Is a biotechnology company, which engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of recombinant vaccines. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

Novavax, Inc.

Novavax Inc

Novavax is trending after announcing a non-exclusive license agreement with Pfizer for its Matrix-M adjuvant, providing significant validation for the technology. This deal, building on previous collaborations, is driving community excitement and fueling discussions about the adjuvant's potential applications and the company's future partnerships amidst notable short interest.

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin is driving significant conversation as escalating US-EU trade tensions, particularly over Greenland and proposed tariffs, spark widespread market uncertainty and a risk-off shift. The community is sharply divided, with intense debate over whether current volatility signals a deeper correction or presents a key buying opportunity amidst ongoing institutional interest and broader macroeconomic shifts.

ImmunityBio, Inc. is a clinical stage immunotherapy company. It develops next generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancers and infectious diseases. The company's immunotherapy platform activates both the innate and adaptive immune systems to create long term immunological memory. ImmunityBio was founded by Patrick Soon-Shiong in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

ImmunityBio Inc

ImmunityBio is generating significant buzz following positive regulatory advancements for its ANKTIVA therapy, with the FDA outlining a path to resubmission for papillary bladder cancer that requires no new clinical trials. This news, combined with recent international approvals, is fueling strong community sentiment around the potential for a "cancer cure" and intense discussions anticipating a substantial short squeeze.

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BOIL is currently experiencing a significant surge, fueled by an intense Arctic air invasion across the United States that is driving up natural gas demand and futures prices. The strong upward momentum has triggered a notable short squeeze, with the community actively discussing substantial profits and anticipating continued upside as extreme cold weather is projected to persist. This volatility is characteristic of the 2x leveraged ETF, attracting both profit-takers and those eyeing further gains.

Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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Netflix Inc

Netflix is currently a major talking point among investors, primarily driven by its upcoming earnings report and the proposed all-cash acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets, which has sparked a debate over potential growth versus debt concerns. The community is closely watching for strong ad-tier performance and subscriber metrics, particularly after a previous tax-related earnings miss, with sentiment split on whether recent oversold conditions signal a significant rebound or continued volatility.

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The SPY is trending as market participants react to heightened geopolitical tensions, specifically former President Trump's recent tariff threats against NATO allies over Greenland and an anticipated Supreme Court ruling on presidential tariff authority. This has sparked a fierce debate among investors, with some advocating to "buy the dip" and anticipating a rapid "Taco Trade" rebound, while others warn of a significant market correction. Adding to the volatility are concerns surrounding Japan's bond market instability, creating a complex and uncertain trading environment.

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TLT is experiencing significant volatility amid escalating geopolitical tensions, notably the US asserting control over Venezuela's oil and ongoing debates surrounding US tariffs, fueling a "flight to quality" narrative for some. The community is actively discussing whether these events, alongside large institutional bond purchases, will continue to boost Treasuries as a safe haven or intensify concerns over US debt and the Federal Reserve's independence.

AppLovin Corp. engages in the development and operation of a mobile marketing platform. It offers AppDiscovery, MAX, Adjust, and SparkLabs. Its software-based platform caters to mobile application developers to improve the marketing and monetization of applications. The company was founded by Andrew Karam, John Krystynak, and Adam Foroughi in 2011 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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Applovin Corp

Applovin ($APP) is experiencing significant volatility and a notable price decline following a new short report alleging the company's involvement in money laundering. This report has sparked intense debate among investors, with many attributing the drop to market manipulation and viewing it as a buying opportunity, while others express concern over the serious accusations despite recent bullish analyst upgrades.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of immune modulator product candidates with the potential to treat solid cancers, T-cell lymphomas, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. Its product pipeline includes B Cell Activator and Anti-CD73, Adenosine Production Inhibitor Anti-CD73, ITK Inhibitor, A2AR Inhibitor, Anti-CXCR2, and A2BR Inhibitor. The company was founded by Richard A. Miller, Peter A. Thompson, Joseph J. Buggy, and Erik Verner on January 27, 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc

Corvus Pharmaceuticals is trending due to overwhelmingly positive data from its Phase 1 clinical trial of soquelitinib for atopic dermatitis, with community discussions highlighting its strong efficacy in treatment-resistant patients. Investors are actively debating the potential for this novel oral ITK inhibitor to disrupt the significant atopic dermatitis market, fueling speculation of future partnerships or an acquisition and validating its broader immune-modulating platform.

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KOLD is trending due to a sharp, volatile surge in natural gas prices that has caught many traders off-guard, sparking intense debate among the community. While some speculate this rally is a short squeeze driven by extreme bearish positioning and bullish weather models, others warn that natural gas, known as a 'widow maker,' could quickly reverse, putting significant pressure on KOLD holders.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Joe Burnett said AI is making intelligence cheap and widely available, reshaping how markets and long-term stores of value are perceived</li><li>Burnett said that as intelligence-driven productivity lowers costs across the economy, capital may gravitate toward assets that cannot be diluted, like Bitcoin</li><li>He described Bitcoin as the first instance of “perfect digital scarcity.”</li></ul>Joe Burnett, Vice President of Bitcoin Strategy for Strive Asset Management (ASST), said Bitcoin will benefit from the growing influence of artificial intelligence and that the technological “singularity” is already here, making a case for Bitcoin as a store of value.&nbsp;On Sunday, Burnett wrote an article&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/IIICapital/status/2012549827310002371?s=20">on X</a> named ‘The Singularity Has Begun’ where he explained that the real revolution isn’t artificial intelligence replacing humans, but that intelligence itself has become cheap and widely available. Tools like large language models, Burnett believes, have already cut the cost of writing, coding, research, and analysis in half. He thinks this development will reshape markets and long-term economic behavior.&nbsp;He argued that because intelligence reduces the cost of goods and services, traditional stores of value like housing, commodities, and corporate profits will be under pressure. “Intelligence started behaving like a commodity. Once intelligence approaches zero marginal cost, everything built on intelligence changes with it," said Burnett. In that setting, Burnett says capital will gravitate to assets immune from dilution.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin As Safe Store Of Value</h2>Burnett said the beginning of this new era started on January 3, 2009, when Bitcoin’s (BTC) genesis block was mined. He called Bitcoin the first instance of “perfect digital scarcity,” an asset with a finite supply that cannot be increased by governments, institutions, or technology.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)&nbsp;</a>was trading at $95,110.14, relatively flat over the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Bitcoin remained in ‘bullish’ territory, as chatter around the apex crypto remained at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.Already, many people sense this shift, Burnett said, noting a growing unease about savings, careers, and financial security. That unease, he argued, helps to explain the popularity of speculative assets and high-octane trading in all corners of the market. This phenomenon not only tests faith in Bitcoin but has prompted people to dabble in meme coins or meme stocks.<blockquote>“When savings melt slowly, people look for meaning in extremes they feel ordinary effort can never achieve. Savings represent deferred effort. They reflect years of work, discipline, and planning. They depend on the idea that value today will persist into the future. When intelligence becomes abundant, that assumption weakens. This reaction is rational. The singularity has begun.”&nbsp;</blockquote>Citing these concerns, Burnett placed Bitcoin as the solution for “a world where intelligence creates abundance, wealth moves toward something truly scarce.”Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/strc-sets-volume-record-as-strategy-preferred-products-jumps/cmUYb7cR49e">Strategy’s STRC Hits Record Volume As Demand for Other Preferreds Jumps 50%</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

‘The Singularity Has Begun’—Strive’s Joe Burnett Says Bitcoin Is Built For AI Era

Joe Burnett said advances in AI are changing economic assumptions around savings, work, and long-term security, making a strong suit for Bitcoin’s adoption.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Steak ’n Shake said it boosted Bitcoin exposure by $10 million and claimed same-store sales have risen “dramatically” since it began taking Bitcoin.</li><li>The food chain reiterated that all Bitcoin payments go into its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, after launching the reserve in late October.</li><li>The fast food chain will deposit all Bitcoin payments into the SBR and said that for every Bitcoin meal sold over a year, 210 satoshi will be donated.</li></ul>Steak ‘n Shake stated on Saturday that it increased its Bitcoin (BTC) exposure and reiterated that its same-store sales have risen “dramatically” ever since it began accepting Bitcoin payments about eight months ago.In its&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/SteaknShake/status/2012346855451931045">post on X</a> on Friday, the company said all Bitcoin sales are directed into its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) and that it has now increased its Bitcoin stack by $10,000,000.Founded in 1934, Steak ‘n Shake had also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/SteaknShake/status/1984298263508324442">posted</a> in late October to announce the creation of its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). They said that all Bitcoin payments would be placed in the SBR. They also stated that 210 satoshi (sats) would be donated from every Bitcoin meal sold over 12 months to OpenSats Initiative, Inc., a nonprofit that funds open-source Bitcoin development and infrastructure.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/SteaknShake/status/2012346855451931045" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_17_at_5_23_26_AM_png_c2df845d3f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-17 at 5.23.26 AM.png" width="481" height="330"></a><figcaption>Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/SteaknShake">SteaknShake</a>/X</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)&nbsp;</a>traded at about $95,138.87,&nbsp;down by 0.4% in the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Bitcoin remained in ‘bullish’ territory, and the chatter levels stayed ‘normal’ over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Expansion And Muted Market Volatility</h2>Stake ‘n Shake’s $10 million national Bitcoin-exposure increase comes at a time when Bitcoin’s volatility is at a record low. According to analyst&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/quintenfrancois/status/2012432268845785191?s=46">Quienten Fracois</a>, Bitcoin volatility is at an “all-time low.”&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bitbo.io/volatility/">BitBo’s Bitcoin Volatility Index</a> showed a volatility estimate of 1.07% for the past month, which is consistent with a low volatility period.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/quintenfrancois/status/2012432268845785191?s=46" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_17_at_5_28_31_AM_png_b77b5e9df7.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-17 at 5.28.31 AM.png" width="482" height="409"></a><figcaption>Source: @QuintenFrancois/X</figcaption></figure>Bitcoin’s all-time low volatility could be attributed to Wall Street and institutional adoption and regulatory clarity from Washington, especially as the market anticipates the markup of the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-flat-as-washington-delays-clarity-act-markup/cmUVFcuR4B6">crypto-market structure bill.</a>Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bank-of-america-ceo-warns-on-stablecoin-risks/cmUVsOyR49R">Bank of America CEO Warns Stablecoin Yields Could Negatively Impact Small Businesses</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

94-Year-Old Fast Food Chain Buys $10M In Bitcoin As Volatility Hits Record Low

As Bitcoin hit a record-low volatility, Stake ‘n Shake increased its national Bitcoin exposure by $10 million.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>This comes as on-chain data from Santiment shows sustained accumulation among large Bitcoin holders since mid-January.</li><li>Smaller retail wallets have reduced exposure during the same period.</li><li>Santiment noted that this pattern usually occurs when there’s an uptrend in the making.</li></ul>A Bitcoin (BTC) whale with a long track record has increased exposure to the cryptocurrency, indicating that large holders are positioning for further upside.According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hyperbot.network/trader/0x0ddf9bae2af4b874b96d287a5ad42eb47138a902">data</a> from Hyperbot,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/OnchainLens/status/2011993198957379954?s=20">cited</a> by Onchain Lens, a single whale wallet with a reported 95% historical win rate and roughly $25 million in cumulative profits has opened a $95.81 million long position in Bitcoin using 3x leverage. The position carries a liquidation price of $60,500 and was showing approximately $200,000 in unrealized gains at the time of writing.The trade comes as&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> is down 1.1% in the last 24 hours, holding up above $95,000. Provided it doesn’t dip any lower, analysts&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/authors/prabhjote-gill">believe</a> there’s a bullish trend ahead to break past resistance at $97,500. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTC remained in ‘bullish’ territory, but chatter dipped to ‘normal’ from ‘high’ levels over the past day.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Whale Accumulation Builds While Retail Sells</h2>On-chain data from Santiment&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/santimentfeed/status/2011636418645524798?s=20">showed</a> that the recent strength in Bitcoin’s price has been supported by accumulation from large holders rather than speculative retail demand.Since January 10, wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 Bitcoin have collectively added 32,693 BTC to their holdings. That represents a 0.24% increase in their combined balances over the period.Meanwhile, the smallest holders have moved in the opposite direction. Wallets holding less than 0.01 Bitcoin, often categorized as retail or “shrimp” wallets, have collectively reduced their exposure by 149 BTC, a 0.30% decline in aggregate holdings since January 10.Santiment said this divergence reflects a familiar market pattern in which larger, longer-term investors accumulate during periods of hesitation among smaller participants. It noted that this pattern usually occurs when there’s an uptrend in the making.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/tom-lee-bmnr-edges-higher-after-agm-despite-speaker-no-shows/cmUl0JGR4Jp">Tom Lee-Backed BMNR Edges Higher After AGM Despite Speaker No-Shows – Chairman Signals Lighter Investment</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin symbol is seen on a money exchange point in Warsaw, Poland on March 26, 2023. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

High Win Rate Bitcoin Whale Bets $95 Million On BTC’s Price Moving Higher – The Trade is Already In The Green

A Bitcoin whale with a 95% win rate has opened a nearly $96 million leveraged long position.

Bitcoin Whale Bets $95 Million On BTC’s Price Moving Higher – The Trade Is Already In The Green

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin hit a three-month high above $97,700 on Wednesday, leading gains among major digital assets.</li><li>Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest inflows since the October 10 market crash.</li><li>Glassnode data shows Bitcoin is trading within a heavy resistance zone between $93,000 and $110,000, where long-term holders have previously sold.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) was looking to hit a higher high past $98,000 in early morning trade on Thursday after breaking past $97,000 in the previous session, and analysts say there’s heavy resistance ahead.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at around $96,800, up 1.9% in the last 24 hours and leading gains among crypto majors. The apex cryptocurrency hit a three-month high of over $97,700 on Wednesday. Spot Bitcoin ETFs&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-et-fs-record-highest-inflows-since-october-crash-retail-doubts-the-rally/cmU1hgAR47Z">recorded</a> their highest inflows since the October 10 market crash.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTC remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day as chatter rose to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels. Despite the uptick, Bitcoin’s price remains over 20% below its record high of $126,000 seen last year.&nbsp;Market watchers are keeping an eye on developments between the U.S. and Iran, as well as developments on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell being subpoenaed by the Trump administration. After the crypto market’s price movement&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/BullTheoryio/status/2011483902263902363">decoupled</a> from the stock market this past week, some are hoping its status as a digital safe haven asset may return.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/ChuckRoades/message/641876061</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Will Bitcoin Hit Higher Highs?</h2>According to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, Bitcoin is now trading in a price area where a lot of long-term investors previously bought and later sold. It&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://insights.glassnode.com/the-week-onchain-week-02-2026/">noted</a> that this zone, roughly between $93,000 and $110,000, has acted like a ceiling in recent months.It said that every time Bitcoin has moved into this range, selling pressure has increased, stopping the rally – a trend that has been on a loop since November. Until that happens, the zone between $93,000 and $110,000 remains a key resistance level for Bitcoin to beat.Analyst Caleb Franzen&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CalebFranzen/status/2011473094771138959">said</a> Bitcoin’s price movement over the last two days looks very similar to a setup seen in April 2025. At the time, the pattern was followed by a big rally, with Bitcoin rising from $93,000 to $123,000 over the next few months.He said the key difference this time is that in April, Bitcoin broke above its 100-day and 200-day moving averages (DMAs). Currently, Bitcoin is still trading below those trend lines. In his opinion, the breakout rally has not confirmed the price break through those technical indicators.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/CalebFranzen/status/2011473094771138959" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_15_063225_png_4219b3a67b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-15 063225.png" width="815" height="943"></a><figcaption>Source: @CalebFranzen/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Ethereum Needs To Cross $3,400 For A Rally</h2>The overall cryptocurrency market moved in line with Bitcoin, 1.5% higher at $3.36 trillion. CoinGlass&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">data</a> showed over $450 million crypto bets were wiped out in the last 24 hours, with shorts on Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) leading losses.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> rose 1.8% in the last 24 hours, still struggling to sustain itself above $3,300. According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/AshCrypto/status/2011559338683621715">crypto influencer</a> Ash Crypto, the leading altcoin has been trading sideways over the last 62 days. If Ethereum’s price closes above the $3,400 level, it could rally to $4,000.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/AshCrypto/status/2011559338683621715" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_15_063243_png_058f990dd6.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-15 063243.png" width="816" height="703"></a><figcaption>Source: @AshCrypto/X</figcaption></figure>Tron (TRX), Solana (SOL) and Binance Coin (BNB) posted gains of under 1% in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Ripple’s native token XRP (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Cardano (ADA) were in the red.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/arthur-hayes-goes-long-on-strategy-betting-on-bitcoin-rebound-adds-zcash/cmU19D0R47L">Arthur Hayes Goes Long On Strategy, Metaplanet Betting On Bitcoin Rebound – Continues To Add To Zcash Stack</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin symbol is seen on Bitcoin ATM kiosk in the city center of Krakow, Poland on July 26th, 2024. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Bitcoin Is Closing In On $98,000 – And Analysts Are Watching This Resistance Level For Its Next Rally

Bitcoin’s price rose nearly 2% over the past 24 hours, trading around $96,800 after briefly pushing toward the $98,000 level.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust led inflows with $648.4 million, reclaiming the top spot among spot ETFs.</li><li>Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund followed with $125.4 million after leading inflows earlier in the week.</li><li>Santiment data showed social media sentiment toward Bitcoin turning increasingly bearish despite recent price gains.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded products recorded the highest inflows since the market crash in October last year that wiped over $19 billion from the market, but the gap between institutional flows and retail sentiment seems to be widening.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was up 1.5% in the last 24 hours at around $96,400, paring gains, retreating from earlier highs after briefly approaching $98,000. Farside Investors tally&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://farside.co.uk/btc/">showed</a> spot BTC ETFs recorded $840.6 million in inflows on Wednesday, the highest on record since October. However, Santiment data showed that commentary towards the cryptocurrency across social media has only turned more bearish.&nbsp;In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/santimentfeed/status/2011664851609809332">post</a> on X, the firm said retail traders on platforms like X and Reddit are increasingly pessimistic about Bitcoin’s rally, even though the cryptocurrency has gained more than 7% over the past week. Santiment predicted that Bitcoin could hit $100,000 for the first time since November on the fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD). It noted that retail fear has preceded breakouts in past cycles as well.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/santimentfeed/status/2011664851609809332" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_15_035905_png_6983cb3657.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-15 035905.png" width="822" height="942"></a><figcaption>Source: @santimentfeed/X</figcaption></figure>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Bitcoin remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day as chatter rose to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin ETF Flows Rebound</h2>The bulk of Wednesday’s inflows came from&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IBIT">BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)</a>, which rebounded after lagging in recent inflows. The fund attracted $648.4 million, reclaiming the top spot. It overtook&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FBTC/">Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC)</a>, which brought in $125.4 million after leading ETF inflows for the previous four sessions.IBIT and FBTC moved over 1% lower in after-hours trade after clocking gains of over 3% in regular trading. Both saw an uptick in retail sentiment. FBTC moved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory while retail sentiment around IBIT improved to the ‘bullish’ zone over the past day.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/arthur-hayes-goes-long-on-strategy-betting-on-bitcoin-rebound-adds-zcash/cmU19D0R47L">Arthur Hayes Goes Long On Strategy, Metaplanet Betting On Bitcoin Rebound – Continues To Add To Zcash Stack</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bitcoin ETFs Record Highest Inflows Since October Crash, But Retail Doubts The Rally

Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $840.6 million in inflows on Wednesday, according to Farside Investors data.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Binance co-founder CZ said Bitcoin will reach $200,000, given enough time.&nbsp;</li><li>Zhao said the growing institutional adoption could weaken Bitcoin’s four-year cycle.&nbsp;</li><li>While Fundtrat’s Tom Lee maintained a $200,000 target for Bitcoin, veteran trader has pushed back on it.</li></ul>Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao reportedly said during a voice ask me anything (AMA )on Binance Square on Wednesday that it’s only a matter of time until Bitcoin reaches $200k.&nbsp;Zhao’s comments aligned with the long-standing bullish forecasts from Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, who argued that Bitcoin could climb towards $200,000 as institutional adoption deepens across the US.&nbsp;Zhao said that the crypto policies have become more favourable since President Trump’s re-election, reducing regulatory pressure on the crypto industry. He also said that gains in US equities have boosted broader market confidence, which has historically supported Bitcoin.These changes could weaken Bitcoin’s traditional four-year halving cycle, according to Zhao. He said deeper integration with Wall Street and macro markets may cause Bitcoin to trade less like a cyclical retail asset and more like a global risk asset.Previously, many analysts, like Willy Woo and QuintenFrancois, pointed out that Bitcoin’s&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ethereum-outperforms-while-analysts-believe-bitcoin-s-four-year-cycle-is-dead/cmU3BVkR432">four-year cycle is dead</a>. Generally, a bull market follows a Bitcoin halving. However, now analysts have urged investors to “ignore the four-year cycle”.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Tom Lee’s $200k Call</h2>Tom Lee first outlined his $200,000 Bitcoin target in an interview with CNBC in October 2025. Back then, Bitcoin was trading at $111,000. According to Lee, Bitcoin could easily reach that level, considering the Federal Reserve rate cuts and improving liquidity conditions.Bitcoin was trading at $94,966, up by 3.2% in 24 hours. Bitcoin remained mostly volatile through 2025, as ETF flows alternated with periods of lows despite rising institutional adoption.&nbsp;On the contrary, veteran trader&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/no-faith-in-any-given-trade-peter-brandt-pushes-back-on-tom-lee-s-200k-bitcoin-target/cmUeFEzR43i">Peter Brandt publicly</a> questioned Lee’s prediction, saying he has “no faith in any given trade or opinion,” and warning against conviction-driven price targets.&nbsp; Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/crypto-bull-market-warning-bitcoin-benjamin-cowen/cmULWMKR4ej">Is Crypto In A Bull Market? An Analyst Believes Traders Could Be Forcing It</a> For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Binance's Co-founder, CEO Changpeng Zhao speaks during the 2022 Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 1, 2022. (Photo by Pedro Fiúza/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Binance Co-Founder CZ Says Bitcoin At $200,000 Is Only ‘A Matter Of Time’

Binance founder CZ predicts Bitcoin will eventually hit $200,000, citing friendlier policy and Wall Street integration.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen asserted that traders should stop trying to manufacture a bull market.</li><li>Cowen pointed to a sustained decline in the Advance Decline Index (ADI) of the top 100 cryptocurrencies since 2021.</li><li>Cowen’s comments aligned with a recent Matrixport report that shows Bitcoin and Ethereum options have fallen sharply since peaking in 2025.</li></ul>As Bitcoin pulled back from 2025 highs, market watchers are questioning whether the crypto bull market ever fully returned.&nbsp;Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen said on Tuesday that traders should stop trying to manufacture a bull market.<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/intocryptoverse/status/2011328426842734729?s=20">On X</a>, Cowen spoke about the Advance Decline Index (ADI) of 100 cryptocurrencies, which has been in a prolonged downtrend since 2021. ADI is a market breadth indicator that allows analysts to confirm trends, spot divergences, and gauge the market sentiment. Cowen said that the rally many investors associate with the 2020 to 2021 bull market was driven by broad participation across crypto classes, and not just Bitcoin (BTC).<figure class="image image_resized"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/intocryptoverse/status/2011328426842734729?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_14_at_8_38_12_AM_png_54b44ff032.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-14 at 8.38.12 AM.png" width="790" height="1234"></a><figcaption>Benjamin Cowen on market breadth and the 2020–21 bull market trend. | Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/intocryptoverse">intocryptoverse</a>/X</figcaption></figure>Cowen argued that Bitcoin’s recent bull phases were largely defensive in nature, with investors moving out of altcoins and into Bitcoin. As a result, Bitcoin’s strength masked its underlying weakness across the altcoin market for several years.According to Cowen, the altcoin market appears more fragile as Bitcoin’s momentum slowed, with liquidity “[spreading] thinner and thinner.”&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin’s Price From 2021 To 2025&nbsp;</h2>In the 2021 bull market, Bitcoin had a huge jump, going up by over 1600% from its low in 2020, according to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cryptoresearch.report/crypto-research/analyzing-the-2021-crypto-bull-run-a-chart-breakdown/#:~:text=How%20much%20did%20Bitcoin's%20price,high%20point%20in%20November%202021.">Crypto Research</a>. Bitcoin's price cycle in 2025 was marked by big swings and changing market conditions. In the middle of the year, BTC reached new all-time highs above $126,000, driven by institutional demand and macro catalysts. By the end of the year and into early 2026, it had pulled back and settled in the high-$80,000s to mid-$90,000s.&nbsp;Investors saw a large decline from the October 2025 peak due to macroeconomic uncertainty and profit-taking. But there was headway on the regulatory front, and optimism in U.S. legislation further fueled bullish sentiment.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> was trading at $94,913, up 3.2% in 24 hours and currently down 24.71% since its all-time high in October 2025. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex crypto improved from ‘bearish’ to ‘bullish’ territory, accompanied by ‘normal’ chatter levels over the past day.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Options No Longer Driving Crypto</h2>The fall in participation is also showing in the derivatives market.&nbsp;Cowen’s comment aligns with a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Matrixport_CN/status/2011336765416882348">recent analysis</a> from Matrixport, a leading crypto platform, which said that options markets were no longer a major driver of crypto price action. Matrixport noted that Bitcoin and Ethereum options exposure peaked in mid to late 2025 and then declined sharply.&nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/Matrixport_EN/status/2011332074117226780?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_14_at_8_42_06_AM_png_faa0e8b114.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-14 at 8.42.06 AM.png" width="790" height="776"></a><figcaption>Matrixport on the crypto options market. | Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Matrixport_EN">Matrixport_EN</a>/X</figcaption></figure>Bitcoin options notional exposure has fallen from roughly $52 billion to around $28 billion, while Ethereum options activity has also declined. This unwind suggested that investors are stepping back from leveraged bets, reducing the influence of derivatives on spot price.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-vs-mara-strategy-s-bitcoin-accumulation-is-11-times-mara-s-stack/cmULQSAR4ea">MSTR vs. MARA: Strategy’s Bitcoin Accumulation Is 11 Times MARA’s Stack</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Is Crypto In A Bull Market? An Analyst Believes Traders Could Be Forcing It 

Bitcoin hit $126K highs in 2025 before cooling to the $90K range, with volatility driven by macroeconomic shifts, profit-taking, and regulatory changes.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitwise’s report showed that financial advisors are bullish on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, anticipating at least a 15% upside for each asset.</li><li>Most client allocations remain below 5%, though positions are growing in size.</li><li>In 2025, 32% of financial advisors said they had allocated cryptocurrency on behalf of clients, up from 22% in 2024.</li></ul>Financial advisors are continuing to expand cryptocurrency exposure across client portfolios heading into 2026, with growing conviction around Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL), according to a new survey from Bitwise.The analysis firm&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/static.bitwiseinvestments.com/Research/The-Bitwise-VettaFi-2026-Benchmark-Survey.pdf">noted</a> that advisors are allocating crypto to client portfolios at a record pace. In 2025, 32% of respondents said they had allocated cryptocurrency on behalf of clients, up from 22% in 2024. Bitwise said the increase showcases crypto’s expanding role within portfolio construction, rather than being a fringe asset.In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/2011258734501339303?s=20">post</a> on X, Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchanas said it’s a “smart” move because if one buys Bitcoin, they should be prepared to hold for at least four years. “Like a self-imposed lock-up period,” he wrote.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/2011258734501339303" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_14_070544_png_11b64ada5c.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-14 070544.png" width="809" height="933"></a><figcaption>Source: @EricBalchunas/X</figcaption></figure>While financial advisors are increasing exposure to crypto assets, their top concerns are volatility and regulatory bottlenecks. In 2025, macroeconomic concerns about tariffs and an AI bubble weighed on the crypto market.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crypto Isn’t Just For Clients</h2>The report showed that financial advisors are also adding more crypto to their personal portfolios, with more than half of the respondents owning crypto assets. Bitwise said that represents the highest level of personal ownership since the firm began tracking advisor sentiment in 2018, surpassing the prior high of 49% recorded last year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bullish On Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana</h2>The increase in allocation stems, in part, from the bullish sentiment behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. More than half of the respondents said they expect Bitcoin’s price to be higher one year after the survey’s launch, when Bitcoin was trading near $110,000. While the target figure is 12.5% below BTC’s record high of over 126,000 seen in October, it implies a potential upside of 15% from&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s current price</a> of around $95,100.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency flipped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, while chatter remained at ‘normal’ levels.Ethereum is also expected to rally, with 62% of advisors expecting higher prices from levels near $3,900. This implies an upside of around 18% from&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s current price</a> of around $3,300. Retail sentiment around the leading altcoin improved to ‘bearish’ from ‘extremely bearish’ over the past day as chatter rose to ‘normal’ from ‘low’ levels.The most bullish forecast was for Solana, with most respondents expecting it to cross $180 this year – a 25% jump from&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/solana">SOL’s current price</a> of around $144. Retail sentiment around the token also improved over the past day to ‘bearish’ from ‘extremely bearish’ territory.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crypto Allocation Strategy</h2>The survey results showed that, among portfolios with crypto exposure, most held allocations below 5% of total assets. Within that bucket, 64% of portfolios had allocations over 2%, up from 51% in 2024.&nbsp;Bitwise said the numbers suggest crypto’s gaining weight within diversified portfolios even if it’s not a mainstream asset yet.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/6/tom-lee-backed-bmnr-stakes-over-a-quarter-of-its-ethereum-treasury/cmULJ6hR4ed">Tom Lee-Backed BMNR Stakes Over A Quarter Of Its Ethereum Treasury Ahead Of Shareholder Vote</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Bitcoin Accepted Here sticker is seen at Pubkey Bar on February 29, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

US Financial Advisors Are Adding Crypto In 2026 Despite Volatility Concerns – Analyst Says That’s ‘Smart’

A new report from Bitwise showed that crypto adoption reached record levels in both personal and client portfolios for financial advisors heading into 2026.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The uptick in Bitcoin’s price followed a second consecutive day of positive flows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs after a volatile stretch over the past month.&nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday’s advance also came after the release of U.S. inflation data that aligned with expectations.&nbsp;</li><li>Retail traders on Stocktwits are now hopeful that Bitcoin’s price may cross $100,000 by the end of the week.&nbsp;</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) crossed $96,000 for the first time this year on Tuesday night, marking its highest level since November last year.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rose 4.6% in the last 24 hours to hit an intra-day high of nearly $96,000 before paring gains to trade at around $95,400. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency flipped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ even as chatter remained at ‘normal’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_13_222708_png_5a03c1ee67.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-13 222708.png" width="1222" height="141"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on January 13 as of 10:15 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Sees $100,000 This Week</h2>After Tuesday's uptick, retail traders on Stocktwits are now hopeful that Bitcoin’s price may cross $100,000 by the end of the week. It still remains nearly 25% below its all-time high of over $126,000 seen in October last year.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/SalmanAziz/message/641722207</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/TheRockIsCooking/message/641718879</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Crypto Liquidations Spike</h2>The sudden uptick in Bitcoin’s price and the pump provided to the broader cryptocurrency market resulted in $685 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, the highest level this year. According to CoinGlass&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">data</a>, short positions accounted for nearly $600 million of the total, indicating that the market was bearish heading into the rally. Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) led the wipeout, with liquidations of roughly $294 million and $214 million, respectively.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is Bitcoin Rising?</h2>Bitcoin’s rally followed a second consecutive day of positive flows into U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after a volatile stretch over the past month. According to Farside Investors&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://farside.co.uk/btc/">data</a>, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $627 million in net inflows on Tuesday. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) led activity, attracting $351 million.Tuesday’s advance also came after the release of U.S. inflation data that&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-consumer-inflation-december-2025-cpi-report/cmUXIkcR44D">aligned</a> with expectations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, following a 0.2% increase in November. The annual inflation rate stood at 2.7% before seasonal adjustment.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/binance-founder-says-to-stop-aping-meme-coins-inspired-by-his-posts/cmUX7nAR44y">Binance Founder CZ Tells Traders To Stop ‘Aping’ Into Meme Coins Inspired By His Social Media</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A sign advertises a Bitcoin ATM at a gas station on July 16, 2025 near Pasadena, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Bitcoin Price Breaks Above $96,000 For First Time Since November, Triggers $685 Million In Liquidations 

Bitcoin’s price remains nearly 25% below its record high of over $126,000 seen in October last year.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Ethereum’s price edged 0.3% higher in the last 24 hours, maintaining above $3,100.&nbsp;</li><li>Standard Chartered now expects Ethereum’s price to hit $7,500 by year end, down from its initial forecast of $12,000.&nbsp;</li><li>Standard Chartered expects the CLARITY Act, combined with the resilience of U.S. equity markets, to push Bitcoin to a new all-time high in the first half of the year.</li></ul>Standard Chartered’s Geoffery Kendrick said 2026 is slated to be “the year of Ethereum (ETH)” even as the firm lowered its price targets for the leading altcoin, citing weaker momentum across all cryptocurrencies with Bitcoin’s (BTC) weak roll out in the beginning of the year.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> edged 0.3% higher in the last 24 hours, maintaining above $3,100. Retail sentiment around the token, however, dipped to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ over the past day amid ‘low’ levels of chatter.Standard Chartered now expects Ethereum’s price to hit $7,500 by year end, down from its initial forecast of $12,000. The target still predicts a potential upside of over 140%. “We lower our year-end ETH-USD forecasts for 2026 to 2028 to reflect broader weakness in digital assets,” the bank said. “However, we raise our longer-term ETH-USD forecasts.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Ethereum’s Price To Hit $40,000 By 2030</h2>Under the revised projections, Standard Chartered now sees Ethereum at $15,000 in 2027, down from $18,000 and $22,000 in 2028, down from and $25,000. The bank maintained its 2029 target at $30,000 and expects ETH to reach $40,000 by the end of 2030.Bitcoin’s price forecasts were unchanged, with the bank projecting BTC at $150,000 in 2026, rising to $500,000 by 2030.<h2 class="st-heading-2">CLARITY Act Could Unlock Next Phase for DeFi</h2>The bank predicted that the potential passage of the CLARITY Act, which would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, could be particularly supportive for Ethereum if it enables further development of decentralised finance.Standard Chartered expects the legislation, which has been delayed to the last week of January, combined with the resilience of U.S. equity markets, to push Bitcoin to a new all-time high in the first half of the year. The House passed its version of the CLARITY Act in mid-2025, but the Senate must approve its own version before the bill can move forward.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Ethereum’s Long-Term Case Has Strengthened</h2>Despite trimming near-term estimates, Standard Chartered said the driver behind Ethereum has improved this year. “I think 2026 will be the year of Ethereum,” Geoffrey said over email, pointing to several factors supporting that view.The firm noted that inflows into ETFs and digital-asset treasury companies (DATs) have slowed across the sector, but continued accumulation by Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has provided ETH with a relative advantage. The Tom Leed-backed firm is the largest Ethereum-focused corporate treasury.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BMNR">BMNR’s stock</a> edged 0.79% lower in pre-market trade after notching a gain of 3.56% in regular trading. Retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day.&nbsp;The bank also remains bullish on stablecoins, real-world assets (RWAs), and decentralised finance (DeFi), areas where Ethereum maintains a dominant share of activity.&nbsp;It added that Ethereum’s plan to increase transactions on its layer 1 network by tenfold is showing progress, according to the bank’s analysis. Standard Chartered said higher transaction throughput has historically translated into higher network value and market capitalisation.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/vivek-ramaswamy-backed-strive-jumps-ahead-of-semler-merger-vote/cmUXRGNR44L">Vivek Ramaswamy-Backed Strive Jumps Ahead Of Semler Merger Vote On Bitcoin Treasury Bet</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A neon sign advertises a Bitcoin and Ethereum crypto currency exchange in Warsaw, Poland, on January 4, 2025. (Photo by NurPhoto/Getty Images)

Ethereum Seen At $40,000 By 2030, Bitcoin To Hit New High In 2026: Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Geoffery Kendrick said 2026 is slated to be “the year of Ethereum” even as the firm lowered its price targets on the leading altcoin.

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