Why did HYPE surge? Over the past 3 days, HYPE has become one of the best-performing tokens.

Spot gold plunged approximately $60 in the short term, currently trading at $5096 per ounce, down more than 5% on the day. Spot silver plummeted nearly $12 on the day, currently trading at $103.6 per ounce, down more than 10%. (Jinshi)

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Gregor Gregersen, founder of Silver Bullion, has highlighted the recent sharp decline in precious metals as abrupt and potentially not a result of orderly profit-taking. According to NS3.AI, large institutions usually liquidate positions gradually, but the rapid drop lacked clear triggers, leading to speculation about a deliberate move to induce further declines. The unexpected nature of this drop has raised concerns about potential deeper adjustments in the precious metals markets.

0xTodd posted on X. A recent observation highlights an intriguing coincidence in market capitalization rankings. As of today, the market cap ratio of gold to silver is approximately 6.0, while the ratio of Bitcoin to Ethereum stands at around 5.0. This comparison draws attention to the similarities between these pairs, with gold and Bitcoin often seen as stores of value, and silver and Ethereum recognized for their industrial applications.

Matrixport, in an analysis published on the X platform, points out that Bitcoin remains in a bear market environment based on on-chain data and technical indicators, with the most direct signal being that the price is still below the 21-week moving average. Furthermore, the US midterm election year is typically accompanied by increased policy uncertainty and fluctuating risk appetite, and this time window overlaps with a typical four-year cycle for Bitcoin, historically making prices more prone to weakness during this period. Even so, a relatively positive outlook remains for overall risk assets. The reflation narrative persists, and the US dollar remains in a relatively weak trading range. To hedge against the pressure from weakening purchasing power, dollar-denominated funds typically tend to maintain a relatively high allocation to risk assets. Recently, Trump has neither released clear support signals nor made any strong statements regarding the weakening dollar, which the market tends to interpret as an increased tolerance for further dollar weakness. Coupled with some international funds increasing their allocation to non-US assets and reducing their concentration in US assets, this background suggests that reflation trades may still find support in the short term.

Summary of market reactions to the potential nomination of Warsh as Fed Chair: 1. Mizuho Securities: If Warsh is elected, the market will feel continued pressure to cut interest rates. The market has misjudged the pace of rate cuts; the Fed is expected to cut rates more slowly than anticipated or hoped for. 2. Wilson Management: Warsh's tendency to cut rates conditional on balance sheet reduction could trigger market panic about liquidity contraction, leading to a sell-off in hedging assets such as gold, cryptocurrencies, and bonds. 3. National Australia Bank: Warsh's election would strengthen expectations that the Fed's independence will be protected, indicating that the Fed will not become a vassal of Trump or any other president's will and be arbitrarily controlled. 4. TD Securities: If Warsh is successfully elected as the next Fed Chair, the US Treasury yield curve is expected to steepen. However, any market reaction will be short-lived, as the new chair will need to convince the other members of the committee. 5. Commonwealth Bank of Australia: The market is familiar with Warsh, which will help stabilize sentiment to some extent. He is more like a "steady and reliable trader" than the type to make sweeping changes and start from scratch. 6. Carson Group: Warsh has historically been a hawk. If he enters the Fed advocating for significant rate cuts, he may not have much credibility within the Fed. We might even face a severely divided Fed that doesn't cut rates at all. 7. L&G Asset Management: Whoever Trump nominates will be more dovish than Powell. Although the market has already priced in future Fed rate cuts and a weaker dollar, long-term interest rates may rise due to risk premiums. Be wary of a "buy the rumor, sell the fact" reversal. (Jinshi)

Gregor Gregersen, founder of precious metals dealer Silver Bullion, said the suddenness of the recent drop in precious metals suggests it may not be an orderly profit-taking event. "If institutions were simply trying to profit and liquidate large gold or silver positions, they would typically take a more gradual approach to secure higher prices. What we're seeing is a sharp drop in a very short period, lacking a clear trigger," he added. This has fueled market speculation that the move may be "intended" to trigger further declines. (Jinshi)

Who is Warsh? What are his views on monetary policy? What is his opinion on Bitcoin? What impact will his appointment have on the crypto market? How do industry insiders view Warsh's election?

마커스 틸렌에 따르면 케빈 워시가 연준 의장으로 임명될 가능성이 높아짐에 따라 비트코인에 대한 하락 압력이 심화되고 있다. 계속 읽어보세요: 경험 많은 분석가가 하락세에 대해 언급했습니다! “미국 도널드 트럼프 대통령이 오늘 발표할 내용 때문에 비트코인 가격이 하락하고 있습니다!” source: https://kr.bitcoinsistemi.com/an-experienced-analyst-spoke-about-the-decline-bitcoin-is-falling-due-to-the-announcement-that-us-president-donald-trump-will-make-today/

According to Markus Thielen, the increasing likelihood of Kevin Warsh being appointed as FED Chairman is intensifying downward pressure on Bitcoin. Continue Reading: Experienced Analyst Speaks About the Decline! “Bitcoin is Falling Due to US President Donald Trump’s Announcement Today!” source: https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/experienced-analyst-speaks-about-the-decline-bitcoin-is-falling-due-to-us-president-donald-trump-s-a/

Aster has officially announced the launch of the King of Shield Trading Competition, with a total prize pool of USDF equivalent to $15,000, designed to reward top-performing traders on the platform's Shield Mode. This event employs a dual prize pool mechanism: King of Shield: The top winner on the leaderboard receives the entire prize pool. • If the 1st place's Profit/Loss (PnL) is ≥ $50,000, they receive 10,000 USDF. • If the 1st place's PnL is ≥ $30,000, they receive 5,000 USDF. Hield League: Shared based on total profits = Anyone who makes even one profitable trade can participate. • Users with total profits ≥ $50,000 will share 5,000 USDF equally. • Users with total profits between $1 and $49,999 will share 1,000 USDF equally. • Anyone who has made a profit during the event period is eligible to participate in the share distribution (excluding the King of Shield winner). Event Details: • Time: January 30, 2026, 8:00 UTC to February 8, 2026, 23:59 UTC • Covered Assets: All trading pairs supported by Shield Mode, including major tokens BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and various popular tokenized metals (XAU, XAG, XPT, XPD).

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