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Holding Strong 👀 

👋 Hey, Crypto Enthusiasts! Bitcoin and altcoins hold firm. The big question now is whether this is just a bounce or the beginning of something more meaningful.

Bitcoin just recorded its largest ETF inflow since October 2025, with nearly $700 million entering the market in a single day.

This comes after almost $4.5 billion in ETF outflows across November and December, suggesting that institutional positioning may finally be shifting back to the upside.

🟢 Confidence from large players continues to grow.

Financial heavyweight Morgan Stanley, which oversees trillions in assets, has filed for both a Bitcoin and Solana ETF, reinforcing the idea that traditional finance still wants exposure to crypto at scale.

Ethereum demand remains strong as well. ETF flows are still positive, and treasury firm BitMine added another 32,977 ETH to its balance sheet. Their total Ethereum holdings are now valued at approximately $14 billion, showing continued conviction in ETH as a long term asset.

Looking ahead, the remainder of the week brings US jobs data, which could cause volatility if results surprise expectations.

🐂 For now, momentum favors the upside. Our base case is that Bitcoin makes a run toward $100,000 in January, with price action around that level offering critical insight into whether this move has real staying power.

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Short Term Alt Season?

With sentiment slowly improving, we’re starting to see sudden moves in altcoins. The question is whether this can continue or if it remains short lived.

To gauge this, we’re watching Bitcoin Dominance, which has dropped sharply so far this month. That tells us altcoins are currently outperforming Bitcoin.

However, we do not expect everything to pump at once. Instead, this looks more like short rotation moves. We’ve seen PEPE and BONK rally first, and we expect profits to rotate into other meme coins or hot narratives next.

One name to keep an eye on is LIT from Lighter. As a newer launch, it has potential catalysts ahead, including revenue driven buybacks, major exchange listings, and possible integration with Robinhood.

Overall, moves are likely to be fast and aggressive, followed by quick rotations into the next opportunity.

NEWS OVERVIEW

The Latest Crypto Headlines 📰 

Morgan Stanley Files for Spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs 
The $6.4T wealth giant is officially entering the crypto ETF market with new filings for BTC and SOL, including a staking feature for Solana that targets institutional yield.

Ethereum Staking Exit Queue Collapses to Zero 
The selling pressure on Ethereum has vanished as validator exits dry up and the entry queue hits 1.3M ETH, driven by massive treasury moves from firms like BitMine.

Lighter (LIT) Token Jumps 14% on Active Buybacks 
On-chain data confirms Lighter is using its record $200B monthly volume to buy back LIT tokens, fulfilling its promise to return 100% of protocol value to holders.

Grayscale Issues Historic Staking Dividend to ETF Investors
In a first for the U.S. market, Grayscale has paid out cash staking rewards to Ethereum ETF holders, marking a major milestone for crypto-native yield in TradFi.

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Summary From The Top Influencers 📷️ 

1000x Podcast – Can Bitcoin Reclaim $100k? (06.01.2026 Summary)

In this episode of the 1000x Podcast, hosts Jonah and Avi discuss why the start of 2026 feels like a "generational" turning point for Bitcoin. They break down why the market is rallying, the death of the "meme coin" craze, and how major global shifts in Venezuela and Iran are actually fueling the next move to $125,000.

📈 Bitcoin’s Run to $100k+: Key Insights

• The January "Rip": The hosts highlight that Bitcoin is up 8% in just the first few days of the year. They believe the aggressive sellers from late 2025 have run out of steam, and Bitcoin is now "coiling" for a breakout. Their immediate target is $100k–$105k, with a predicted climb to $125k within the next six weeks.

• The Death of "Low-Quality" Memes: While coins like Pepe and SHIB saw a small early-year pop, the hosts argue the "meme coin mania" of 2024 is over. They believe the market is maturing, and the "greatest short of a lifetime" will be betting against high-supply, low-utility coins once this temporary bounce ends.

• Currency Devaluation is the Real Driver: They argue that while everyone is talking about AI, the real force pushing Bitcoin and Gold higher is the collapse of the U.S. Dollar’s value. Investors are moving into "hard assets" (Bitcoin, Gold, Silver, and even Uranium) to escape the hidden tax of currency debasement.

• The "Seize and Freeze" Supply Shock: A major theory discussed is that the fall of the Maduro regime in Venezuela removes a "motivated seller" from the market. Previously, Venezuela had to sell Bitcoin to fund its operations; now, the U.S. is likely to seize those reserves and "tuck them away" in a Strategic Reserve, permanently removing that supply from the market.

• The "Iran Play": The hosts suggest that if Iran undergoes regime change next, it would be a "delayed fuse" for a massive Bitcoin rally. Like Venezuela, Iran uses Bitcoin to bypass sanctions. If that regime falls, the selling pressure stops, creating a perfect environment for "short-dated" Bitcoin call options.

🛢️ A Note on Venezuela and Oil

The hosts clarify a common misconception: Venezuela's oil won't crash the market. Even though they have the world's largest reserves, the oil is "heavy" and hard to extract. It would take 2 to 5 years of American expertise and massive infrastructure repair to significantly increase production. Short-term, this is more about geopolitical leverage over China than it is about cheap gas.

The Takeaway

The "1000x" view is that $90k is a generational entry point. By removing "bad actors" (like sanctioned states) who were forced to sell Bitcoin to survive, the market is losing its biggest sources of downward pressure. With the U.S. government and Wall Street now "HODLing," the hosts believe Bitcoin is headed for $1 million over the next decade.

Altcoin Daily – The Trump Venezuela Bitcoin Problem Just Got Worse… (06.01.2026 Summary)

In this update, Altcoin Daily connects the dots between international drama and your crypto portfolio. The main story is how the U.S. government is changing the "rules of the game" by turning seized Bitcoin into a national treasure rather than selling it.

• The Venezuela "Hidden Stash": Venezuela’s government has likely hidden a massive amount of Bitcoin (worth billions) to bypass global sanctions. If the U.S. government "seizes and freezes" these assets, that Bitcoin is removed from the market. This creates a supply shortage, which is generally great for price.

• A Fight Inside the U.S. Government: There is a tug-of-war happening right now. President Trump issued an order to keep (HODL) all government Bitcoin, but the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently ignored him and sold $6 million worth anyway. This creates temporary confusion, but the long-term plan is to stop these sales entirely.

• The $250,000 Prediction: Financial expert Tom Lee is predicting Bitcoin will reach $250,000 in 2026. His logic is simple: the "Old World" (Wall Street and the U.S. Government) is finally adopting the "New World" (Bitcoin), which could break the usual 4-year cycle of ups and downs.

• Ethereum's "Whale" Backing: Tom Lee isn't just talking; he's buying. His firm holds over 4 million Ethereum. Even though they are currently losing money on paper, they believe the recent boom in Gold and Silver is a signal that a massive crypto explosion is coming next.

• Big Banks are Buying the Dip: While normal people are worried about the news, BlackRock (the world’s largest money manager) just bought $287 million in Bitcoin in a single day. This shows that the wealthiest players are ignoring the "messy" headlines and betting on a big future.

The Takeaway

The "messy" headlines about Venezuela and government infighting are actually hiding a bullish trend: Bitcoin is becoming a geopolitical weapon. If the U.S. stops selling its seized coins and starts collecting more, the price will likely be driven up by extreme scarcity.

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