2026-01-02 02:21:20

New Year begins, and the crypto world is taking frequent actions.

First, let's talk about policy news—Iranian officials have announced that cryptocurrencies can be used to pay for weapons procurement orders. This is a significant policy milestone and also reflects the differing levels of acceptance of crypto assets across regions.

The highlights on the trading front are even more notable. The institution Strategy is particularly interesting; they invested a hefty $980 million to acquire an additional 10,600 Bitcoins, effectively voting with real money, which has helped boost market sentiment. Meanwhile, a leading exchange saw Ethereum net inflows reach 24,500 tokens, hitting a new high since July, indicating that institutions and major players are quietly positioning themselves.

Market sentiment shifts are also quite evident. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index rebounded from extreme fear to 28. Although not yet optimistic, the trend is positive. Gold markets are also active—on the first trading day of the year, gold opened with a gap up at $4,331.95 per ounce, showing movement in both risk assets and safe-haven assets.

DOGE's performance is the most explosive—trading volume surged 21 times within 10 minutes. This burst of activity indicates that market enthusiasm is returning. Regarding Ethereum, Vitalik once again emphasized Ethereum’s core positioning: building a global "world computer." This is not just a vision but also a declaration of the technical roadmap.

It’s worth noting that active buying of Ethereum is also increasing. The buy-sell ratio of ETH on a major exchange’s 14-day moving average rose to 1.005, a new high since July, suggesting that the market’s active buying pressure has suppressed selling pressure.

Finally, BO Hines issued a strong statement: betting against Bitcoin until 2026 is a very foolish decision. Regardless of how you interpret this judgment, it at least indicates that the market is diverging, with both optimists and conservatives expressing their views. This clash of opinions often signals an upcoming market turning point.

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ServantOfSatoshi

· 2h ago

Once again, big players are secretly accumulating, this rhythm is interesting. Nine point eight billion USD, I really have no words... We're still debating whether to buy zero point zero one coins. Iraqi move, I wonder if it's a disguised endorsement for the crypto circle, since anyone can use it. DOGE surged 21 times in ten minutes? Is it a joke or serious? This wave of retail investors might get cut again. Vitalik is still hyping the world computer, I just want to know when it will actually be usable. The panic index rebounded from its lowest point to 28. Honestly, there's still no confidence. Let's wait and see what happens next. Ethereum buy order data looks good, but the real question is whether it can truly surge. BO Hines said that being bearish on Bitcoin until 2026 is foolish... So is being bearish until 2025 smart? That rhetoric is really clever. The increased buying pressure sounds good, but I'm worried the whales are just playing themselves. Large funds are indeed positioning, but retail investors need to decide whether to follow, which is the biggest dilemma.

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SandwichTrader

· 2h ago

Damn, Strategy spent 980 million to buy Bitcoin, really speaks with money ETH buy-up ratio hits a new high, this is the main force quietly laying the groundwork DOGE surged 21 times in ten minutes? Laughing out loud, here we go again Vitalik is still promoting the world computer, believe it or not, I believe it People who are bearish on BTC until 2026 are really a bit out of their minds This wave of market trend feels like it's really coming in the New Year, looking forward to the show The panic index is still at a low of 28, it needs to keep rising Gold and the crypto market both opened with gaps higher, safe-haven assets are also being hyped, quite interesting Institutions are deploying so aggressively, will retail investors follow or not?

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BearMarketMonk

· 2h ago

This rebound data looks good, but what I care more about is—is this really a cycle rotation, or just another round of survivor bias self-delusion? There are only a few stories in history, told countless times. Institutions pouring 1 billion into the market is indeed interesting, but it reminds me that they did the same in the previous two rounds. The most ironic thing in the crypto world is this—every rebound seems real, until it’s not. The panic index has rebounded from its lowest to 28... This is like going from hell back to purgatory. What are you all still celebrating? The true bottom logic doesn’t need to be so noisy.

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ShortingEnthusiast

· 2h ago

9.8 billion USD invested in Bitcoin, really showing that money talks Strategy this move is excellent, institutions are deploying while retail investors are still hesitating 10-minute DOGE trading volume skyrocketed 21 times? The market heat is definitely picking up Vitalik is once again hyping the world computer, ETH's active buying this time is really strong Iran is using crypto payments to purchase weapons, this is quite interesting The fear index rebounded from extreme fear to 28, as long as the direction is correct, it's fine Gold opened with a gap up, both risk assets and safe-haven assets are moving together, quite interesting Is it foolish to be bearish on Bitcoin until 2026? Laughs, market divergence is just like this ETH buy order ratio hit a new high, buying pressure really surpassed selling Institutions are quietly deploying, while we are still anxious, this is the gap

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BTCRetirementFund

· 2h ago

9.8 billion invested in Bitcoin, these institutions are really daring, it seems a storm is coming If you ask me about DOGE this time, it's purely retail investors taking the bait, don't be fooled by trading volume Vitalik talks about "the world's computer" again, is he starting to tell stories? How can a panic index of 28 be considered a sign of improvement? That's way too optimistic, brother Iran using coins to buy weapons? The crypto world really dares to do anything Institutions secretly accumulating ETH, we retail investors really can't compete Calling Bitcoin foolish is considered a bad opinion, but it's the clash of opinions that makes it interesting Is Bitcoin about to take off again? I'll wait and see Gold and coins rising simultaneously, is there no place to put this money? Active buy orders surpass sell-offs, sounds good, but what's the reality?

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TommyTeacher1

· 2h ago

9.8 billion directly all-in, this move is really bold, betting that the turning point is coming Strategy this round of operation is indeed a bit ruthless, institutions are secretly布局 Panic index 28, such an obvious rebound signal is hard to see, that's just ridiculous DOGE this wave is crazy, really confused people, didn't react for a moment I like what Vitalik said, only with a clear positioning can you go far, not just bragging Buy-sell ratio 1.005, suppressing the sell-off, this is true confidence People who are bearish on Bitcoin should wake up, wasting time Iran's move is indeed ruthless, policy approval is getting higher and higher ETH buy order ratio hitting a new high, such strong主动买盘 means there's nothing to fear The collision before the turning point indicates a major event is coming, right

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GateUser-e87b21ee

· 2h ago

980 million投入，这就叫真金白银投票啊 DOGE 10 minutes爆21倍？疯了疯了 ETH吃单比率创新高，这波主动买盘有点凶恐慌指数28，总算不是极度恐慌了，有点意思 Iran using crypto to buy weapons, this start is indeed fierce Vitalik is talking about the world computer again, but where are the actual actions? Being bearish on Bitcoin is the stupidest decision, agree Is this wave about to rise? Feels like the atmosphere has changed Institutions are secretly布局, retail investors are still watching the show More分化声音 means a turning point is coming, the signal is here

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