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Return to normality – US economic data exceeded expectations, and the Greenback advanced. Volatility in precious metals is below the madness seen in recent days and president Donald Trump lowered tariffs on India. All are signs of normality. The only standout is that the US government is partially shut down, which means January’s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report will not be released this Friday

Buy the dip? – Markets’ modus operandi for long years has been "buy the dip" after days of sheer madness that went beyond precious metals and into commodities, and even Forex; the mentality of scooping up Stocks and Gold may make a comeback. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) could outweigh concerns of crashes. Some dips – especially those related to duties – may fail to even occur, as the TACO trade also returns to the fore.

Watch Iran – High-ranking US and Iranian representatives are scheduled to meet in Istanbul on Friday in critical talks related to Tehran's nuclear program. Officials in the Islamic Republic worry that negotiations are a decoy for a premeditated military strike. Trump continues threatening Iran, and contrary to tariffs, backs it up with increased military presence around the shores of the Middle Eastern country. Yet, if this geopolitical risk fails to materialize, “buy the dip” will remain the name of the game. $XRP
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The Federal Reserve is typically viewed as a calming force for the stock market, with the central bank's goals being to maximize employment and stabilize prices.Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair is coming to a close amid a historic level of division within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).Historical precedent points to an unpleasant correlation between Fed rate-easing cycles and challenging times for Wall Street.

2022: Crypto Winter
The most prolonged modern downturn began in early 2022 and lasted through the end of the year. It saw Bitcoin's price fall from roughly $50,000 to under $20,000. This crisis is defined by a series of collapses, including:Terra-LUNA Collapse (May 2022): The failure of an algorithmic stablecoin project.FTX Bankruptcy (November 2022): The sudden implosion of one of the world's largest exchanges due to fraud.2020: Black Thursday (March 12, 2020)
During the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Bitcoin lost nearly 50% of its value in just a few hours, dropping from $8,000 to a low of approximately $3,800 as investors panicked across all asset classes.2018: The Great Crypto Crash
Following the 2017 ICO Bubble, the market experienced a massive sell-off starting in January 2018. Bitcoin declined by approximately 80% over the course of the year, bottoming out near $3,100 in December.2014: Mt. Gox Bankruptcy
The first major exchange-related crisis occurred when Mt. Gox, which handled over 70% of all Bitcoin transactions at the time, filed for bankruptcy after losing 850,000 BTC (then worth approx. $473 million) to hackers and mismanagement.2011: The First Major Crash
In June 2011, Bitcoin experienced its first significant "flash crash" following a security breach at Mt. Gox. The price dropped 99% on that specific exchange, from over $30 to just one cent in a single day. 
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The "identity crisis" of Bitcoin in early 2026 has seen it fail as a traditional hedge, instead trading as a high-volatility risk asset. Key drivers of the fall include: 
Geopolitical and Trade Tensions: The primary catalyst in early 2025 was the announcement of major U.S. tariffs (25% on Canada/Mexico, 10% on China), which sparked global trade war fears. This triggered a "risk-off" sentiment where investors fled volatile assets like crypto in favor of gold and silver.Federal Reserve "Hawkish Pause": While the Fed cut rates three times in 2025, it adopted a hawkish pause in January 2026, signaling that aggressive easing might end. This "higher for longer" stance reduced the liquidity that typically fuels crypto rallies.Institutional "Whale" Selling: Large holders who purchased near the $126,000 peak were forced into panic selling as prices dipped, realizing massive losses and creating sustained downward pressure. Spot Bitcoin ETFs also saw record outflows, including a $4.57 billion exit in late 2025.Technical Breakdown: Bitcoin lost critical support at $91,000 and $85,000, leading to a cascade of leveraged liquidations. By February 2026, the 200-day moving average has begun sloping downward, signaling a transition from a bull market to a structural correction phase. $BTC #Btc

Oracle plans to raise $45-$50B in '26 via debt & equity for AI infrastructure, aiming to meet demand from clients like OpenAI. This move follows investor concerns about Oracle's AI spending & debt. Some analysts see it positively for long-term growth.
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For the second consecutive year, India has taken the top spot in the Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. It is the global leader in grassroots adoption, driven by a massive, young, tech-savvy population and a thriving Web3 developer ecosystem.
🇺🇸United States: "The Institutional Powerhouse"
The U.S. ranks second overall but dominates in terms of absolute transaction volume and institutional investment. The approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs has been a primary driver for legitimizing crypto in traditional financial channels.
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates (UAE) : "The Global Crypto Hub" With nearly 30.4% of its population owning digital assets, the UAE has the highest rate of crypto ownership in the world. It is recognized for its government-friendly stance and the establishment of specialized regulatory bodies like VARA.
🇻🇳Vietnam: "The Mobile-First Powerhouse" Vietnam consistently ranks high (top 5) due to its extremely high unbanked population and massive interest in GameFi and NFTs, popularized by projects like Axie Infinity.
🇳🇬Nigeria : "The Inflation Hedge Market"
Ranked as a top leader for active adoption, Nigeria uses crypto primarily as a shield against currency devaluation and high cross-border remittance costs.
🇧🇷Brazil : "Latin America's Crypto Capital"
Brazil is the fastest-growing market in its region, with growth driven by stablecoin usage and the integration of crypto into daily financial habits via systems like Pix.
🇵🇰Pakistan : "The Emerging Market Surge"
Pakistan has seen a rapid climb in rankings (reaching #3 in 2025) due to economic necessity, where freelancers and young professionals use USDT to hedge against inflation. 
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