Geopolitical Risk
Inside Bitcoin’s Surge to ~$93,000: Venezuela Operation, ETF Inflows and Derivatives Bets
Bitcoin’s sharp break to roughly $93,000 in early January 2026 was driven by a mix of geopolitical shock, renewed institutional ETF demand and heavy derivatives positioning. This article unpacks the timeline, how ETFs can soak up supply, the options market’s $100k bets, risk scenarios and tactical steps for traders and allocators.
Published at 2026-01-05 12:35:15
When Headlines Kill a Breakout: Venezuela, $91K and Bitcoin’s Fragile Rally in Early 2026
A rapid series of headlines around explosions in Venezuela interrupted BTC's technical breakout toward $91k, exposing how geopolitical risk, thin liquidity and low realized volatility combine to amplify headline trading. This article dissects the episode and gives practical playbooks for traders and risk managers who want to avoid being whipsawed.
Published at 2026-01-03 15:35:30
DeFi
All DeFi posts- How PeerDAS + ZK‑EVMs and $8T Stablecoin Flows Put Ethereum on Track as a Settlement Layer
- DAO Governance Tensions: Lessons from Aave (AAVE) and Jupiter (JUP) on Decentralization and Tokenomics
- Is Ethereum’s January 2026 Breakout Sustainable? A Technical + Roadmap Assessment of ETH Re-Testing $3.6k–$4k