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JPMorgan: Bitcoin More Attractive Than Gold in the Long Term
In a recent report, JPMorgan noted that gold has outperformed Bitcoin since October, with gold also experiencing greater price volatility. As negative sentiment shifts, JPMorgan believes Bitcoin has the potential to be reevaluated as a hedge comparable to gold in risk scenarios.
Two reasons JPMorgan remains bullish amid a declining market:
1. Bitcoin has fallen below the breakeven point for miners, with the estimated cost to mine one BTC around $77,000. Many weaker miners are forced to shut down, but this is seen as a natural cleansi

JPMorgan: Bitcoin More Attractive Than Gold in the Long Term
In a recent report, JPMorgan noted that gold has outperformed Bitcoin since October, with gold also experiencing greater price volatility. As negative sentiment shifts, JPMorgan believes Bitcoin has the potential to be reevaluated as a hedge comparable to gold in risk scenarios.
Two reasons JPMorgan remains bullish amid a declining market:
1. Bitcoin has fallen below the breakeven point for miners, with the estimated cost to mine one BTC around $77,000. Many weaker miners are forced to shut down, but this is seen as a natural cleansi

U.S. stocks showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones reaching a new high, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both declined. Bitcoin remains range-bound below $70,000, and most altcoins are in the red.
In economic data, December retail sales disappointed, showing no growth at 0.0% compared to November, falling short of the expected 0.4% increase. This weak data slightly raised expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in March from 17.2% to around 20%.
Regarding tensions in Iran, former President Trump is considering deploying a second aircraft carrier if Iran does not cooperate in upcoming negotia

Bitcoin dropped to $72,900, its lowest point since November 2024, when Trump was elected, before rebounding over 5% to $76,800. Ethereum fell to $2,110 and then recovered to $2,340.
This sharp V-shaped decline resulted in over $740 million in liquidations within the last 24 hours, primarily affecting long positions.
US-Iran Tensions Escalate
- The US military confirmed it shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone for aggressively approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. This incident occurred while both sides were attempting to arrange nuclear negotiations.
- Accord

Latest Update on the CLARITY Bill Following White House Meeting
A two-hour meeting led by White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt focused on a key issue: whether stablecoins can pay interest to users and if third parties like Coinbase can facilitate this.
No consensus was reached:
- The crypto representatives argue that banks are stalling and have not proposed any compromise.
- The banking representatives stated they are acting on behalf of their association and need to consult member banks before negotiations.
The White House has urged both sides to narrow the negotiating group and return to

1. Who is Kevin Warsh?
- Leading candidate for the FED Chair: As of January 2026, he has a 95% chance of becoming the next FED Chair and has reportedly met with President Trump at the White House.
- Extensive experience: He was the youngest person to serve as a FED Governor at age 35, has worked at Morgan Stanley, and served as an economic advisor to President Bush.
- Powerful connections: He is the son-in-law of the Estée Lauder family. His father-in-law is a close friend and major donor to Trump, giving him an advantage in accessing power.
2. Economic Views & Monetary Policy (If in power)
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Breaking: Trump has just confirmed he will announce Jerome Powell's replacement tomorrow morning.
The race has narrowed to two candidates: Kevin Warsh and Rick Rieder (CEO of BlackRock). Sources indicate that Warsh is currently favored.
Today, Trump met with both candidates at the White House before making his final decision.

Former President Trump made a surprising statement regarding the U.S. dollar, suggesting it may continue to lose value. When asked if he was concerned about the dollar's decline, Trump replied, "No, I think the dollar is doing very well."
This comment has intensified the dollar's recent downturn, which is experiencing its most significant sell-off since last weekend. The DXY index has fallen to its lowest level in nearly four years.
Reasons for the dollar's sharp decline include:
- Last week, the New York Fed unexpectedly conducted a currency swap operation involving the USD/JPY pair, fueling

A historical analysis of gold's price growth reveals that it does not increase steadily but rather in bursts during periods of global financial instability.
Key periods include:
- 1970s: Oil shock and inflation led to a dramatic increase, with gold rising approximately 20 times.
- 1980: Peak inflation created a historic growth spike, followed by a prolonged correction.
- 2008-2011: The financial crisis and European debt issues pushed gold above $1,000 per ounce, reaching new highs.
- 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic saw gold prices approach $2,000 per once
- 2025-2026 (projected): A potential surge