Road to $100K

DAILY MARKET OVERVIEW

Chasing Six Figures

👋 Hey, Crypto Enthusiasts! The crypto market is finally starting to see some action, so let’s take a look at where things stand.

🐂 Momentum is picking up after Bitcoin pushed to $98k yesterday before getting rejected at those levels. Even with the pullback, price is still moving within a short-term uptrend.

The road to $100k continues, but the move will not be straight up. Choppy price action and short-term pullbacks are normal.

ETF inflows helped greatly. 

Yesterday alone, Bitcoin ETFs saw around $840 million in inflows, and combined with the previous day that’s close to $1.6 billion in just two days!

Momentum is clearly building, and longer term direction should become more obvious in the coming weeks, especially as we see whether Bitcoin can catch up to other risk assets like gold and silver.

For now, $100k remains the main target. We could see dips toward the $91k area, and that would still fit inside the current trend. If price falls below that and moves into the $89k zone, that would be more concerning. For now, the short-term uptrend is still intact.

📊 Market expectations remain optimistic. According to Polymarket odds, there is about a 61% chance of Bitcoin hitting $100k in January.

Putting it all together: momentum is building, ETF flows are strong, and Bitcoin is pushing higher, but expect choppiness along the way. As long as key support levels hold, the path toward $100k stays open.

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SOCIAL SENTIMENT

Pump.fun Activity Increases

As market momentum recover a bit, we are closely monitoring this cycle’s leading meme platform, Pump.Fun.

Notably, Pump’s revenue has remained relatively stable throughout the broader market decline. Over the past week, it has surged sharply, reaching $1.8 million in a single day, the highest daily revenue figure since early October 2025.

Pump allocates nearly all of its revenue to buying back its native token.

• Since launch, these buybacks have removed about 19% of the circulating supply, a meaningful reduction. 🔥 

If market conditions continue to strengthen, we view Pump as a strong short-term momentum opportunity. Rising trading activity would likely boost revenue further, leading to increased buybacks and added upward pressure on the token.

NEWS OVERVIEW

The Latest Crypto Headlines 📰 

LSE Launches 24/7 Blockchain Settlement Platform
London Stock Exchange Group introduced a blockchain-based system that enables round-the-clock settlement using tokenized bank deposits across multiple currencies.

Bank of America Warns on Stablecoin Deposit Shift
Bank of America says up to $6 trillion in deposits could move into stablecoins if interest payments are allowed, intensifying debate around stablecoin regulation.

MetaMask Adds Tron Support
MetaMask expanded its multi-chain wallet by adding native Tron support, allowing users to manage TRX and USDT alongside Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum assets.

Coinbase Rejects Senate Crypto Bill
Coinbase said it cannot support the current Senate crypto bill, citing concerns over privacy, stablecoin rewards, and regulatory overreach ahead of a key vote.

YOUTUBE INFLUENCER SUMMARY

Summary From The Top Influencers 📷️ 

CoinBureau – Crypto And AI Will CONVERGE In 2026!! (15.01.2026 Summary)

Coin Bureau argues that 2026 could mark a major convergence between crypto and AI, driven by the rise of autonomous AI agents and the limitations of traditional financial and computing systems.

Key points

• AI agents are becoming more advanced and increasingly autonomous, especially in finance, trading, and portfolio management

• Traditional finance is not built for AI, since AI cannot pass KYC, open bank accounts, or operate independently

• Crypto solves this by offering programmable money, instant settlement, tokenized assets, and global access through stablecoins and smart contracts

• Decentralized infrastructure like decentralized compute, storage, and data networks can help reduce the cost, centralization, and geopolitical risks of AI

• AI agents already manage crypto portfolios, rebalance assets, and interact with DeFi, but they also introduce risks like bad data, hallucinations, MEV attacks, and overautomation

• Many AI crypto tokens are driven by hype, but real long-term value is likely in infrastructure projects rather than speculative tokens

Takeaway

Coin Bureau believes the biggest winners of the AI and crypto convergence will be projects focused on core infrastructure, such as stablecoin payment rails, tokenization, decentralized compute, data networks, and privacy systems. While the opportunity is large, the space also carries meaningful risks, making selectivity crucial going into 2026.

Paul Barron – Crypto CLARITY Rally or Crash?(15.01.2026 Summary)

Paul Barron speaks with Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, about the Crypto Clarity Act, what it means for markets, and whether regulation is more likely to help or hurt crypto in the near and long term.

Key points

• The Clarity Act is likely to cause short-term price swings as headlines and political comments move markets

• Hougan believes the bill is more likely to pass than current market odds suggest

• If it passes, he sees it as a net positive for crypto because it provides clear rules for investors and builders

• The most controversial part is stablecoin yield, which Hougan says unfairly benefits banks and hurts consumers

• Despite that flaw, he still supports passing the bill because regulatory certainty matters more than a perfect outcome

• This time feels different from past attempts because neither side is trying to block the bill completely, they are negotiating details

• Regulation will split crypto into winners and losers rather than treating all altcoins the same

• ETFs will become a key driver, assets that can support ETFs are more likely to attract institutional money

• If the bill fails, Ethereum is better positioned than most other L1s, but overall market growth would be stronger if it passes

Takeaway

Hougan’s message is simple: clarity may be uncomfortable in the short term, but clear rules are essential for long-term crypto growth. Even with compromises, he believes passing the bill is better than remaining in regulatory uncertainty.

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