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Entering 2026, the investment market becomes clearer, and the improvement in U.S. fiscal policy lays the foundation for risk appetite strategies. Gold prices are supported by central bank demand and remain bullish in the long term. AI and cryptocurrencies face valuation adjustments, and investors should seek allocation opportunities. Market policy stability increases, with BDCs and emerging markets like India offering attractive investment options. The gold trend will become a key reference.

Last week, the cryptocurrency market experienced abnormal large-scale capital flows, with institutional whales adjusting their position strategies, triggering changes in market structure. Trader liquidation was evident, with open interest decreasing and selling pressure intensifying, indicating a dominant bearish sentiment. At the same time, Binance saw increased large capital inflows, suggesting possible capital consolidation. The market remains polarized between bulls and bears, with risks and opportunities coexisting. Investors should closely monitor whale capital movements and future market trends.

PANews analyzed 295,000 markets on the Polymarket platform and found that liquidity is unevenly distributed, mainly concentrated in a few super events. Short-term markets (less than 1 day) have poor liquidity, with 63.16% of contracts having zero trading volume, while long-term markets (more than 30 days) have strong liquidity, with institutional funds favoring these stable predictions. Sports prediction markets are highly polarized, and real estate predictions face cold start challenges. The liquidity truth shows that successful markets require high feedback or deep betting; otherwise, survival is difficult.

Taishin Bank has partnered with the virtual asset exchange HOYA BIT to launch New Taiwan Dollar trust services, solving the difficulties cryptocurrency investors face when depositing and withdrawing funds. Users can enjoy instant deposits and withdrawals within 24 hours, enhancing liquidity and helping Taiwan become an asset management hub in Asia. This collaboration combines financial technology to strengthen digital financial innovation, marking Taiwan's progress in the global fintech market.

Currently, market sentiment is subdued, and digital assets like Bitcoin are facing sideways consolidation, with a potential trend reversal just around the corner. Investors are advised to remain patient and prepare for the opportunity to buy the dip at future lows. As inflation pressures emerge, investment opportunities in 2026 will be worth looking forward to.

At the financial trading conference in Las Vegas, asset management experts pointed out that the investment value of Bitcoin is rising because its mining costs are approaching market prices, which may indicate that the price has bottomed out. Experts recommend viewing Bitcoin as a commodity asset and mentioned the rise of digital payments and blockchain technology, noting that this is a long-term investment opportunity worth paying attention to.

Investor Dan Tapiero predicts 2026 will be a crucial turning point for the cryptocurrency market, recommending idle funds be allocated to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The focus is on stablecoins becoming the core of payments, with Bitcoin's target price potentially reaching $180,000. Global interest rate cuts and AI investments are driving currency devaluation, benefiting Bitcoin as a hedge. While the prospects for tokenization applications are promising, caution is advised for digital asset reserve companies, ultimately emphasizing that application scenarios will dominate market development.

Berkshire Hathaway officially enters a new era of succession, with Buffett stepping down as CEO and being succeeded by Greg Abel, who will retain the position of Chairman. The market is not optimistic about Berkshire potentially relaxing its stance on cryptocurrencies, as Buffett's criticism of cryptocurrencies has become part of the corporate culture. Greg Abel faces the challenge of maintaining the founder's mindset while demonstrating his own leadership. Buffett's continued involvement ensures the stability of investment principles, which for the cryptocurrency community means that Berkshire's attitude will not change.

Bitcoin is currently trading around $90,140, experiencing a pullback but still showing market rationality. Analysts believe that a breakthrough of $95,000 is very important for Bitcoin's future rise to $100,000. The macroeconomic environment supports a rebound in risk appetite, coupled with bullish sentiment in the options market, indicating that Bitcoin is likely to continue its upward trend. If the weekly chart can hold steady above $95,000, it will further confirm the upward momentum.

Platform X (formerly Twitter) recently launched a new feature called "Smart Cashtags," aimed at improving the financial hashtag system to help users accurately track stock and cryptocurrency information. However, this move coincides with user concerns about restrictions on interaction frequency, sparking community backlash and highlighting the platform's challenge in balancing attracting financial professionals with maintaining an active discussion environment.

The cryptocurrency market has undergone a dramatic change since the end of 2025, with the young people's hype for trading coins gradually fading, and investors shifting to traditional assets like stocks. Bitcoin's performance has lagged behind gold, market liquidity has dried up, innovation has stagnated, and insider manipulation has become severe. The effects of increased investment and profit-making are no longer present, making cryptocurrencies the main "piggy bank." However, some investors may still be the seeds of the future bull market.

The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced the new tariff policy for 2026 at the end of the year, which will have a profound impact on import and export trade. The new policy includes adjustments to the low tariff rates for 935 categories of goods, the addition of new tariff classifications for innovative products such as smart robots, and zero tariff treatment for 43 least developed countries, aiming to promote high-quality development and fair international trade.

The US unemployment rate in September dropped to 4.1%, the lowest level since the second half of 2024, easing concerns about economic slowdown. The non-farm employment data for July and August were revised upward, indicating a strong labor market performance, boosting market confidence, and providing positive guidance for the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy adjustments.

U.S. September PCE data shows the core price index increased by 2.8% year-on-year, better than the expected 2.9%, with a month-on-month unchanged at 0.2%. Personal spending rose by 0.3% month-over-month, indicating steady consumer activity, with actual performance slightly below the revised previous figure of 0.5%. Overall, the data suggests that inflationary pressures are easing moderately, which is favorable for the central bank to adjust policies flexibly.

WLFI Markets under World Liberty Financial launched a reward program on January 13th, where users earn WLFI tokens for every USD1 deposited. The reward amount will increase with the weekly deposit amount. This move aims to attract liquidity and promote user growth on the lending platform.

Chen Zhi, 37 years old, once a business legend in Cambodia, rose from Chinese immigrant to dominate a business empire worth billions, even being dubbed the "Duke." Recently, the US and UK governments sanctioned him and his group, accusing them of involvement in large-scale telecom fraud and money laundering. The illegal empire Chen Zhi built through scam zones and money laundering methods reflects the current state of transnational crime in Southeast Asia and reveals the dangerous combination of power and money.