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**XRP Mentok US$3, This Analyst is Confident It Can Break US$1,000**

Co-Founder of EasyA, Dom Kwok, has once again expressed his belief that the price of XRP will soar to four-digit levels by 2030. Through a casual post on social media, he joked that his hair has turned white at the age of 30 not just to see XRP stay below US$1,000.

Despite being wrapped in humor, that statement reinforces Kwok's serious view on the future of $XRP . He believes the true value of this crypto asset cannot be measured by short-term price cycles but rather by its role in the global payment system.

According to Kwok, the combination of institutional adoption, retail money flows, the use of stablecoins, and cross-border transactions are the main drivers of XRP's growth. If only a small fraction of global fund circulation passes through the XRP Ledger, a surge in utility is deemed inevitable.

Although the target of US$1,000 per XRP is still debated due to the potential for a very large market capitalization, Kwok remains steadfast in his projections. This prediction continues to be one of the hottest and most controversial topics in the crypto community.

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**Once Sold for US$1, Now 500 Bitcoin Worth Nearly US$45 Million**

An old story from the crypto world is once again sparking discussions. Exactly 16 years ago, a Bitcointalk forum user offered 500 Bitcoin $BTC for just US$1, reflecting the early phase of Bitcoin which was then regarded merely as a digital experiment.

That moment was highlighted again after Binance shared an archive post from 2010 on social media. At that time, 500 BTC was even offered in exchange for a digital image, as Bitcoin had not yet been seen as a high-value asset.

Over time, the value of those 500 Bitcoin has now skyrocketed to around US$44.8 million. This fantastic increase marks the growth of Bitcoin reaching billions of percent, far exceeding the expectations of its early users.

This story serves as a reminder of the importance of patience in investing in crypto assets. Many Bitcoin owners in the early days did not expect their value to soar so dramatically, emphasizing that the crypto market holds significant long-term return potential.
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**This Company Distributes Bitcoin Bonuses to Its Employees**

Steak ‘n Shake, a fast food restaurant chain, has started giving incentives to employees of US$0.21 per hour in the form of Bitcoin.

“Starting March 1, Steak n Shake will provide a Bitcoin bonus of US$0.21 for every hour worked to all hourly-paid employees at the restaurants operated by the company,” said the restaurant through social media X.

However, the incentive can only be redeemed after two years. This means that for full-time workers, the amount is equivalent to nearly US$900 at current prices, in addition to their hourly wages.

“We place great importance on our employees, and when they feel valued, they will provide the best service to customers, thus positive results will naturally follow,” it continued.

The policy continues the company's commitment to Bitcoin after previously succeeding in accepting payments of $BTC . Then, the income was used to form a Bitcoin reserve worth US$10 million.

If calculated based on the current price, each hour employees of Steak ‘n Shake will receive a bonus of 0.000011 Bitcoin equivalent to Rp3,500.

**In-Depth | No Longer Inflation, Bitcoin Actually Strengthens When the Dollar Weakens**

Head of global research at New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) Greg Cipolaro stated in a study that data shows the price movement of Bitcoin (BTC) is not triggered by inflation, but rather by the weakening or strengthening of the US dollar, as well as increased liquidity.

Greg mentioned that the narrative of a direct relationship between inflation and Bitcoin prices is no longer accurate, where that view actually diverts the market's attention regarding the stigma that Bitcoin is primarily an inflation hedge. In fact, according to the data, inflation cannot be a precise predictor for Bitcoin prices.

The study is reinforced by data from NYDIG, where Bitcoin and gold tend to strengthen when the US dollar weakens. Interestingly, gold experiences an increase as the dollar weakens, while Bitcoin follows a similar pattern although its correlation is less stable compared to gold.

Furthermore, in this financial services company's research, it turns out that Bitcoin is more directly connected to the main financial flows, namely the US dollar or fiat currency. Where, in terms of correlation, investors will quickly seek alternatives when the dollar starts to lose purchasing power.

Moreover, Greg highlighted that interest rates and M2 money supply are the main macro supports that have become the driving force behind gold and Bitcoin. Simply put, when borrowing costs decrease and liquidity increases, Bitcoin stands to benefit the most.

*Disclaimer Alert. Not Financial Advice (NFA). Do Your Own Research (DYOR).*
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**Strange Market Phenomenon: Bitcoin Soars Every Time This McDonald’s Menu Returns**

An unusual phenomenon has occurred again in the crypto market. The price of Bitcoin typically spikes after McDonald’s announces the return of the legendary McRib menu in the United States, a pattern that has strangely repeated several times over the past few years.

“This favorite BBQ menu now has a new meaning in the trading and crypto world,” said McDonald’s Senior Marketing Director Guillaume Huin on platform X.

He explained that Bitcoin and stock indices like the S&P 500 often show positive trends every time the McRib is back on sale, as seen in 2017, 2020, and 2021.

Huin also mentioned that when the McRib returned in December 2024, the price of Bitcoin set a new all-time high. At that time, the euphoria of Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections also heated up the crypto market and pushed the price of Bitcoin above US$100,000.

However, the mystical connection between the McRib and Bitcoin doesn’t always end sweetly. In 2018 and 2022, the return of the BBQ-sauced sandwich was followed by a drop in Bitcoin’s price to around US$3,250 and US$15,500.

Some experts believe this pattern may be more related to global pork prices than crypto sentiment. However, for the crypto community, “McRib SZN” remains a unique moment celebrated with jokes.

Now, the return of the McRib menu at McDonald’s coincides with positive news about the plans to end the US government shutdown. So, can Bitcoin and other digital assets soar again?

*Disclaimer Alert. Not Financial Advice (NFA). Do Your Own Research (DYOR).*
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**Former UN Official: Stablecoin More Useful for Sending Aid to Africa**

Former UN Deputy Secretary-General Vera Songwe stated that stablecoins for cross-border money transfers are more useful and important than aid in Africa.

“650 million people in Africa do not have access to bank accounts. With smartphones, you can access stablecoins, allowing people to save in currencies that are not vulnerable to inflation fluctuations and make you poor,” said Songwe at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Thursday (22/01).

For example, Songwe mentioned that traditional money transfer services in Africa often charge around US$6 for every US$100 sent. Meanwhile, stablecoins reduce fees and settlement times.

In addition, Songwe noted that inflation has reached 20% in 12 to 15 countries across Africa since the COVID-19 pandemic, and stablecoins provide a way to store value in currencies that are less susceptible to inflation and serve as a financial safety net.

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⚠️ Attention crypto holders!
In the next week, several major tokens will enter the token unlock phase, which could increase supply in the market and trigger price volatility.
Make sure you have prepared a risk management strategy and do not miss important information.

📅 Token Unlock Schedule:

1️⃣ Grass (GRASS) US$3.58M
🗓️ January 28, 2026

2️⃣ Undeads Games (UDS) US$11.36M
🗓️ January 30, 2026

3️⃣ Optimism (OP) US$9.80M
🗓️ January 31, 2026

4️⃣ Sui (SUI) US$80.18M
🗓️ February 1, 2026

5️⃣ EigenCloud (EIGEN) US$12.37
🗓️ February 1, 2026

6️⃣ Kite AI (KITE) US$100.00M
🗓️ February 1, 2026

📊 Total estimated unlock: ± 4.68 million tokens
Token unlocks often become crucial moments for the market—can trigger selling pressure, but also open opportunities for traders who are prepared.

💬 Is your token on this list?

‼️ Disclaimer: This post is intended for educational purposes only and is not an invitation to buy or sell investment assets.

**Bitcoin Stagnant Due to ETF Outflow Reaching Rp28 Trillion**

Bitcoin $BTC remains stagnant at the level of US$89,000 for the last 3 days, according to CoinMarketCap, Saturday (24/01).

However, the catalyst is due to the outflow of ETFs since January 16, where it reached over US$1.7 billion or Rp1.7 trillion.

Furthermore, for the combined outflow on January 16 and January 23, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund #FBTC leads the outflow of US$654 million, while the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) owned by BlackRock is around US$535 million.

Then, there is Grayscale Bitcoin Trust #gbtc at around US$215 million, Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) US$155 million, and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) S$144 million.

Finally, VanEck Bitcoin #HOLD outflow of US$12 million, and Franklin Bitcoin #ETF $BTC US$10 million. In addition, there is Coinshares Bitcoin ETF (BRRR) amounting to US$3 million.

Disclaimer Alert. Not Financial Advice (NFA). Do Your Own Research (DYOR)
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Geopolitical tensions are heating up again.
Donald Trump has confirmed the deployment of a United States military fleet to the Iran region, although he hopes that this step will not need to be used.
However, Iran immediately responded with a stern warning.
Tehran emphasized that any form of attack, no matter how small, will be regarded as a declaration of total war against the United States.

Iran also clarified its official position at this time:
❌ Not a ceasefire
⚠️ Status: war

As a country that has been under economic and military pressure from the US, Iran stated it is ready to face any scenario if conflict truly erupts.
This situation raises global concerns about the escalation of the Middle East conflict, which could have significant impacts on energy markets, global stability, and international security.

💬 In your opinion, is this just a war of nerves or the beginning of a major conflict?

‼️ Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not an invitation to buy or sell investment assets.
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Entering the last week of January 2026, the global market will be flooded with important fundamental data releases that could trigger high volatility in various major pairs.

📅 Period: January 26–30, 2026
🔹 Monday
• Release of German Business Climate (Europe)
• Durable Goods Orders (United States)
🔹 Tuesday
• Officials from the Reserve Bank of Australia are scheduled to speak
• Release of Consumer Confidence reflecting consumer sentiment
🔹 Wednesday
• Release of Australian CPI data
• Evening: Bank of Canada Rate Decision
🔹 Thursday (Early Morning)
• Jerome Powell will provide a statement regarding US interest rate policy
🔹 Friday
• Release of Canadian GDP
• Along with US PPI
These data points have the potential to determine the direction of the forex market, gold, and global indices in the short term.

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**Holder XAUt Auto Cuan After Breaking US$5 Thousand, Highest for the First Time**

The world gold that is tokenized owned by Tether ($XAU ) successfully touched a new all-time high record of US$5,002 or up 1% in the last 24 hours, Saturday (24/01) afternoon, according to CoinMarketCap.

The catalyst for this increase is the demand for defensive assets amid global uncertainty and the risk of tariffs that had increased in the US. As a result, the price of world gold rose, bringing the total market capitalization of tokenized gold to exceed US$4 billion.

In addition, on-chain data shows significant accumulation, with one entity purchasing more than 3,100 $XAU or around US$13.7 million and another entity acquiring 430+ XAUt worth US$2 million in recent weeks.

Disclaimer Alert. Not Financial Advice (NFA). Do Your Own Research (DYOR).

**Alien Threat Becomes Real, Former Bank of England Analyst: Bitcoin Will Soar**

Former Bank of England analyst Helen McCaw warned that the official confirmation of alien life could trigger massive chaos in the global financial system within hours.

She believes that irrefutable evidence will cause an _o_ntological shock, which is a psychological shock and loss of trust in humanity. This could further lead to extreme volatility, mass withdrawals from banks, and the paralysis of payment systems.

McCaw predicts investors will turn to Bitcoin. This is because the asset is decentralized and not controlled by anyone in a situation that undermines trust in government-backed assets.

Meanwhile, gold and precious metals could lose their status as safe assets if outer space technology indicates an abundance of resources available in the future.

She urged the Bank of England to prepare an emergency plan, as signals from statements and the declassification process of the United States government indicate that this issue is approaching a critical point.
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**Bitcoin Must Break Above US$100 Thousand to Avoid Plummeting**

CEO of Galaxy Digital Mike Novogratz stated that Bitcoin ($BTC ) must break the trading level of US$100 thousand to US$103 thousand to restore its upward performance and avoid a deeper decline.

"I want to reiterate that BTC must break the 100-103 thousand level to return to its upward trend. I think that will happen in due time," he said, quoting his official report.

However, Mike expressed his disappointment with Bitcoin's recent performance, which has continuously faced consecutive sell-offs. Moreover, this has been exacerbated by the threat from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has threatened countries supporting Greenland with tariffs.

For your information, the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has seen outflows of investor funds in the last two days amounting to US$1.19 billion.

**Consequences of Worthless Rial, Central Bank of Iran Quietly Acquires US$500 Million USDT**

Elliptic, a cryptocurrency security firm, has discovered that the central bank of Iran has quietly purchased US$507 million or Rp8.5 trillion in Tether USDT stablecoin throughout 2025. This move was prompted by the rapidly declining value of the rial.

"Elliptic researchers have successfully mapped a broader wallet infrastructure belonging to the central bank, revealing a systematic accumulation of $USDT totaling at least half a billion dollars. This indicates a sophisticated strategy to evade the global banking system," wrote Elliptic in a statement on their official website, Thursday (22/01).

As a note, due to sanctions, Iran is unable to access the global banking system and transfer funds using the SWIFT messaging system. Although the rial has technically not fallen to zero, rapid depreciation has rendered it almost unusable for international trade or saving.

_Disclaimer Alert. Not Financial Advice (NFA). Do Your Own Research (DYOR)._

Donald Trump indeed appears to be retreating in Davos, but that does not mean the world is truly safe. The Greenland crisis actually reveals a bitter truth: global trust in the United States is starting to fracture.
This is not peace, but rather a temporary pause.
NATO is beginning to be undermined, allies are treated as burdens, and countries around the world are slowly being forced to prepare to stand on their own. When America chooses to withdraw or act unilaterally, the risks are not small.

🔥 The arms race,
🌍 global geopolitical tensions,
💸 economic shocks worth trillions of dollars,
everything is now a real threat.

Greenland is just the beginning of a significant change that has the potential to shake global stability in the long term.

The question is: is the world stepping towards an era without trust between nations?

‼️ Disclaimer: This post is intended for educational purposes only, not as an invitation to buy or sell assets.
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**Bitcoin Kian Ambruk, Rp16 Triliun Posisi Long Lenyap Terlikuidasi**

Bitcoin continues to experience a decline, currently priced at US$87,000 or 4.61% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap, Wednesday (21/01) morning. As a result, 180,109 traders were liquidated with long positions wiped out amounting to US$998 million or Rp16 trillion.

One of the catalysts for the current drop in Bitcoin's price is market anxiety due to macroeconomic factors, where U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that there will be a 10% tariff plan against European Union allies.

Furthermore, the situation has escalated after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed ambitions to annex Greenland despite facing strong opposition from NATO member countries like Germany, the Netherlands, and France. Therefore, Trump threatened to increase tariffs on products from those countries.

*Disclaimer Alert. Not Financial Advice (NFA). Do Your Own Research (DYOR).*
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**Trump Will Announce Jerome Powell's Replacement Next Week**

United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the replacement for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be announced as early as the end of this month, or next week.

Furthermore, he has identified four names of candidates that he believes are suitable to replace Powell. However, the decision ultimately rests with US President Donald Trump.

"I anticipate that he (Trump) will make the announcement possibly as early as next week," he said in Davos, Switzerland, citing The Guardian.

For your information, since last year Trump has planned to replace Powell's position at the beginning of this year. In fact, he has already prepared names of candidates who could potentially serve as the new central bank chair.

For your information, Powell's term as Chair of The Fed ends next May, but he is not obligated to leave the Fed until 2028.
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**This Veteran Trader Predicts Bitcoin Will Drop to US$62,000, Making the Market Fearful?**

Veteran trader Peter Brandt, in his post on social media X, projects that Bitcoin ($BTC ) will drop to US$58 thousand - US$62 thousand.

"US$58 thousand to US$62 thousand is the range that Bitcoin will reach. If not, I won't be ashamed, so I don't need to see your screenshots in the future. I'm wrong 50% of the time, so I don't care if I'm wrong," he tweeted on Tuesday (20/01).

To strengthen his projection, Brandt showed a daily chart of Bitcoin that looks similar to the worst crypto market crash in October 2025. Moreover, the target of US$58 thousand is just above the current price and the 200-week moving average.

In fact, other analysts like Ali Martinez agree. He predicts a price drop to US$66 thousand. This is also reinforced by Bitcoin continuing to drop to US$90,000 or a decline of 1.8% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.

*Disclaimer Alert. Not Financial Advice (NFA). Do Your Own Research (DYOR).*
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**Bitcoin Drops Again to US$90 Thousand Following Trump's Tariff Threat**

Bitcoin ($BTC ) has experienced a decline, bringing it back to the trading area of US$90 thousand. This occurred due to a threat from the President of the United States (US), Donald Trump, to countries sending their military to Greenland, imposing a 10% tariff.

One of the factors contributing to this was the outflow from the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which recorded a loss of US$394 million. This indicates the concerns of investors amid rising geopolitical issues.

For information, one long-time investor who has owned Bitcoin since 2014 sold 500 BTC worth US$47.7 million, equivalent to Rp808 billion, on Sunday (18/01). This initiative took place before the asset's price dropped to US$90 thousand.
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Donald Trump once again shocks the world by calling himself "The Tariff King".

The US officially imposes a 10% import tariff on several European countries, and Trump threatens that the tariff could rise to 25% if a strategic deal regarding Greenland is not reached.

This policy emphasizes that tariffs are no longer just economic tools but geopolitical weapons to pressure opponents on the global stage.

Europe is now at a crossroads: submit to US pressure or prepare for a hotter trade conflict.

Will the global trade war heat up again?

Write your opinion in the comments section.

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