On Monday, the US Senate ratified Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary. The arrival of a leader with a close focus on financial innovation is perceived as a positive step for the future of cryptocurrencies in the short and medium term.
Bessent, former director of a major hedge fund, replaces Janet Yellen after receiving the Senate's backing with a vote of 68-29.
The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Mike Crapo, praised his experience and called him "one of the brightest minds in the global financial industry." His appointment also reflects an alignment with Donald Trump's economic policies, which include financial deregulation and tax cuts, aspects that could favor the crypto ecosystem. A Treasury Secretary with experience in cryptocurrencies Although Bessent did not directly mention cryptocurrencies in his acceptance speech, his financial history suggests a previous interest in this sector. According to official documents, he had invested $500,000 in Bitcoin ETFs, assets that he liquidated after being nominated to the position.The Treasury Department plays a key role in formulating economic policies and managing digital assets. In fact, if the United States decides to incorporate Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies into its strategic reserves, the Treasury would be the agency in charge of executing these purchases.For his part, President Donald Trump has already issued an executive order requesting the Treasury to develop a national strategy around digital assets. Bessent will have a leadership role in this process, being part of a working group in charge of proposing regulations and strategies for cryptocurrencies. This group has a period of six months to present its recommendations.
The crypto industry welcomes Bessent's nomination
Bessent's arrival at the Treasury has been welcomed by several key players in the crypto sector.Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse told X that he is confident that Bessent will be an ally.
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Donald Trump during a Bitcoin conference in 2024
Trump promised during Bitcoin 2024 to create a strategic BTC reserve if he won the election. Source: Investopedia.
Trump's policies and their effect on bitcoin
Among the measures taken by Trump is the creation of a team to evaluate the integration of digital assets into the national reserve. These policies have generated positive momentum in the industry, attracting both large investors and institutions looking to take advantage of the growth of the crypto asset ecosystem.

Although yesterday's setback was significant, the fundamentals of the current bull cycle of bitcoin seem to remain solid. $109,000 probably does not represent the ceiling of this cycle, and as long as the regulatory and political environment remains favorable, bitcoin could have more ground to cover this year. Red Monday for Bitcoin ETFs reminded investors of the inherent volatility of the digital asset market, but also highlighted its resilience. With a macroeconomic and political context that drives the development of the sector, corrections can continue to present themselves as opportunities for those who bet long-term on the most important digital asset on the market. The path to new highs could be closer than it seems.

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A red Monday for bitcoin ETFs ends. What's next for the price of BTC?
After 7 days of positive capital flows, bitcoin ETFs closed a day with a negative net balance.
Yesterday, January 27, left a mark on the bitcoin (BTC) market, after a strong capital outflow from ETFs based on the digital currency listed in the United States, totaling 457 million dollars.

This setback marked the end of a period of seven consecutive days with positive net flows, which totaled 4.166 billion dollars, according to data from Soso Value.
The decline in bitcoin ETFs was closely related to the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) development from China called DeepSeek.

This breakthrough, which used minimal resources to compete with giants like OpenAI, generated bearish sentiment in the market, especially affecting Nvidia, a key player in the technology ecosystem. This pessimism quickly spread, impacting related markets, including that of bitcoin.

The massive outflow of capital from bitcoin ETFs caused a significant sale of the underlying assets, which put considerable downward pressure on the price of the crypto asset. As a result, bitcoin fell below $100,000, a level it had not touched for weeks.

Rebound and future prospects
However, the fall did not last for long. Today, bitcoin is trading above $100,000, demonstrating a rapid recovery.

And for things like this, everything that happens in closed markets is better off ignored.

Now DeepSeek degrades its services and only allows access to people in China.

It seems that something in everything they have said had some hidden lie.
How long does it take for the market to recover everything?
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This decline has more to do with the traditional market than with crypto

"Deepseek" New free Chinese artificial intelligence application:
According to reports, having spent -$10M in its creation, it has already surpassed ChatGPT.

Investors are now left with the question:
Is AI a bubble?
Or can we not compete against China and it's better not to invest in US AI?

Remember, budgets were approved with Trump to create a "SuperAI" and China has surpassed them spending 0.2% compared to ChatGPT
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Analyst: Bitcoin could surpass $150,000 before retracing, repeating the 2017 cycle
Bitcoin could reach $150,000 this cycle, and if it surpasses that price level, it will likely "come back down," says James Check, analyst at Glassnode.
The price behavior of Bitcoin is mimicking the cycle from 2016 to 2017 and could reach a peak of $150,000, Check said in an episode of the Theya podcast on January 23, that between $120,000 and $150,000 is what he would call the "maximum cloud" for Bitcoin
BTC, and any level above that is unlikely to hold for long. Bitcoin will likely not hold at $150,000.
"We can absolutely exceed the upper end of that, with a very, very low probability of staying at the upper end,"
Bitcoin is currently trading at $103,019, and Check added that the "average investor" is "quite profitable" if it reaches $120,000, and significantly more if it hits $150,000.
"Above that is speculative fever, and I would probably think that if we rise above, we will come back down through it," he commented. Bitbo's data shows that short-term holders of Bitcoin have paid an average of $90,349 per BTC, while long-term holders have paid an average of $24,627. If the cryptocurrency reaches $150,000, it would give short-term holders an average profit of 66% and long-term holders an average profit of 509%. Many comparisons" with the 2017 cycle
Check said "there are many comparisons" between the current cryptocurrency cycle and the cycle between 2016 and 2017. "The way I would describe 2016-2017 is that it was very driven by the spot market, we didn't really have derivatives, stablecoins weren't really significant," he commented. Bitcoin was consolidating and fluctuating between $800 and $1,600 in the first half of 2017 before soaring in the second half$BTC

Morgan Stanley Prepares to Offer Cryptocurrency Services
Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick confirmed that the bank is considering offering cryptocurrency services to its clients, joining the growing list of financial institutions looking to adapt to the world of digital assets.

While large banks have historically been skeptical of cryptocurrencies, growing client demand is putting significant pressure to move in this direction.

During an interview with CNBC, Pick said that the bank will work closely with regulators, including the SEC, to explore the possibilities of entering the crypto sector. This approach seeks to ensure that any steps taken are safe and in line with current regulations.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Pick reaffirmed that Morgan Stanley is actively exploring the potential of cryptocurrencies, highlighting the growing interest of clients and their relevance in today's society. Although he considers assets like Bitcoin to be more speculative than stores of value, he recognizes the transformative impact that these currencies can have on finance.
The Rise of Cryptocurrency Services by 2025
The interest of major banks in offering cryptocurrency services is a clear sign of the evolution of the financial sector. Despite the openly hostile stances of some executives, such as JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon, economic reality is leading institutions to adapt. Even JPMorgan, which has historically been critical, already offers crypto services to some select clients.

The rise of the Donald Trump administration has accelerated this change, as the SEC is working on an exclusive regulatory framework for the crypto sector. These rules could mark a before and after in the relationship between cryptocurrencies and major banks, by providing clarity and confidence to integrate these assets into their services.$BTC

At 26, he launched a website that would change Bitcoin forever.

At 29, he was sentenced to die in prison.
After 10 years behind bars, Donald Trump just pardoned him.
Here is the fascinating story of Ross Ulbricht, the most controversial pioneer of Bitcoin:
Meet Ross Ulbricht:
• Eagle Scout from Austin, Texas
• Physics student with a scholarship
• First believer in Bitcoin
• Libertarian idealist
In 2011, he had an idea that would transform cryptocurrencies forever:
A truly free market using Bitcoin and privacy technology. He called it Silk Road.
The goal: to create a market free from government control.
The rules were simple:
• Violence prohibited
• Sale of stolen goods prohibited
• Harm to third parties prohibited
• Payments only in Bitcoin
But things quickly spiraled out of control… The site exploded in popularity:
• First major platform to use Bitcoin
• Pioneer in escrow systems and reviews ✓
• Generated trust in digital payments ✓
• Proved the real use of Bitcoin ✓
But it also became known for illegal goods. The government was already watching him.
October 2013:
FBI agents traced Ulbricht to a library in San Francisco.
When arresting him, one agent kept him talking while another took his laptop, still connected to the Silk Road admin panel.
The site was seized.
But the most shocking was yet to come…
The sentence:
• Two life sentences
• Plus 40 additional years
• No chance of parole
• First offense, non-violent
• Major drug traffickers received 10 years
• Site administrators, 8 months
• Other defendants, between 2-5 years
Why such a harsh sentence?
Many believe it was not for the drugs.
Silk Road was the first major test that Bitcoin could work.
It demonstrated that a digital currency could challenge government control.
The message was clear. From prison, he reflected:
“When I understood Bitcoin, I got very excited…
January 21, 2025, Trump’s pardon changed

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TON cryptocurrency is in a buy zone
The combination of a low risk indicator and an increase in open interest suggests a positive outlook for the crypto asset

The crypto asset has experienced a sideways movement so far this month.
The cryptocurrency is 36% below its all-time high.
The cryptocurrency toncoin (TON) has caught the attention of investors after being in a buy zone, according to the normalized risk indicator, which has fallen below 0.2, says a report by the analysis firm CryptoQuant.

This scenario, combined with an increase in open interest, suggests a possible change in the market trend for the crypto asset, which is currently 36% below its all-time high, says the firm.

The normalized risk indicator evaluates the relationship between the risk and the profitability of an investment in TON. This index is now in a zone that has historically preceded positive reversals in the medium term.

The indicator's analysis combines factors such as price volatility, trading volume, and other relevant data to offer a comprehensive perspective.

A reading below 0.2 means that the risk associated with the investment is low, which positions TON as a potentially attractive option for investors looking for opportunities with less risk exposure.
Rising open interest and signs of recovery
In parallel, TON's open interest, which measures the number of open futures contracts on the market, has shown a notable recovery.

Yesterday, something was happening behind the scenes.

USDC: Printing of +2,000M$

What do they in the US know to start printing like this?
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"To commemorate the inauguration of the 47th presidency, World Liberty Finance (Trump and his family's fund) has purchased the following:"

Do you realize anything?
90% of the purchases are on the ETH network.
What do they know that we don't, even the BTC purchased is wBTC
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Donald Trump has said nothing,
He finishes his inauguration speech.

Now he will proceed to sign everything he promised.
Will it have anything to do with bitcoin?
Or have we just broken all bullish expectations?

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It seems that today there is no crypto news!

Erick Trump Yesterday on X:
"Wait for what comes tomorrow"

It seems that his fund's purchases are not coincidental.

It is time to exploit the goose that lays the golden eggs now that his term begins, until there is no more liquidity.
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📊 What if the Fed decides to raise rates in 2025?

Although it seems unlikely, this possibility is gaining ground in the markets.

We analyze the keys

1️⃣ The Fed has been cutting rates, but some analysts wonder if this course could change due to unexpected inflationary pressures. ⚠️

2️⃣ The fiscal and economic policy of the new administration in the United States could overheat the economy, forcing the Fed to act. 🔥

3️⃣ Historically, the Fed has been cautious when switching from cuts to increases.

Since 1994, it has only done so once in less than a year. ⏳

4️⃣ The markets are already reacting. Interest rate options show a slight increase in the probability of hikes, which could generate volatility. 📉

5️⃣ For investors, short-term Treasury bonds are presented as a strategy to manage risks in an uncertain environment. 🏦

6️⃣ However, an unexpected change in the Fed's stance could negatively impact bond prices and increase pressure on the markets. 🌪️

7️⃣ The key will be to monitor economic data and signals from the Fed.

A change in its communication could generate significant movements before any formal decision. 🔍

8️⃣ In summary, although unlikely, a rate hike in 2025 is not completely ruled out. Preparing for different scenarios is essential. ⚖️

9️⃣ What do you think? Do you think the Fed could surprise with a change of course this year? Share your vision on this scenario. 🚀

🇺🇸 TODAY, AN IMPORTANT DAY!! 🇺🇸

What should we cryptocurrency investors be aware of? 🪙

✅ Creating a clear and favorable regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies

✅ Creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve

✅ Eliminating income tax on cryptocurrencies

If he mentions any of these proposals (or mentions several) the bullish spike that could happen today is going to be...🚀📈
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ATTENTION. Trump just bought ETH Ethereum, valued at a total of $20M, from his Crypto project: «World Liberty Financial».

What they are preparing in ETH can be epic. crypto
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Bonito gap en BTC para mañana
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Honestly, this is the least I expected, and it's going to end very badly.
This is not something that the "pro-crypto" president should be doing if what he wants is to give a good image to this whole world and make the crypto ecosystem be adopted by the traditional one.

My humble reflection.

What has happened because of this?
-$TRUMP reaches the top50 crypto in hours
-$SOL pumps because it is on its network
-Rest of cryptos and Altcoins see falls because $TRUMP absorbs their liquidity, on a Friday night.
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Trump creates his own meme in SOL
+7,000% in just a few hours.

I think this is something I did not expect in 2025 and in any year.
A president of the USA creating a meme and promoting it...

-80% of the supply is held by the 10 largest wallets.
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