Crypto Liquidations Top $550M as Bitcoin Briefly Drops to $86,000
Crypto markets saw over $550 million in leveraged liquidations as macro risks — tariff threats, shutdown fears and a looming Fed decision — pushed Bitcoin and Ether lower.
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Crypto markets saw over $550 million in leveraged liquidations as macro risks — tariff threats, shutdown fears and a looming Fed decision — pushed Bitcoin and Ether lower.
Whale Alert flagged a transfer of 2,873 BTC (about $260M) to the Gemini exchange from an unknown wallet. Short analysis of the move and practical steps for small to mid-size miners.
Prediction markets give Bitcoin low odds of hitting $100,000 in early 2026 — under 10% before Feb. 1, with Polymarket at 6% and Kalshi at 7%. Key trader forecasts and Strategy’s holdings.
Kevin O'Leary has shifted capital from smaller tokens to land, power and copper, saying power is now more valuable than bitcoin and securing land deals in Alberta and the U.S.
Ark Invest projects Bitcoin’s market cap could reach $16 trillion by 2030, with the total crypto market at $28 trillion and Bitcoin holding 60–70% dominance; ETFs and public firms hold ~12% of supply.
Grayscale Investments projects Bitcoin will reach a new all‑time high in H1 2026, citing macroeconomic demand, institutional flows and expected U.S. regulatory clarity.