BTC breaks through the $88000 mark

Japanese Bitcoin reserve company Metaplanet purchased 4279 bitcoins in the fourth quarter, with a total holdings of 35102 bitcoins and a total value of approximately $3.06 billion, according to CEO Simon Gerovich. （CoinDesk）

Meteora, Jupiter, and Uniswap will lead all DeFi protocols by 2025, with annual fee revenues exceeding $1 billion each. （Cointelegraph）

[ETH Inflows to Binance Reach 24,500 ETH, Hitting a New High Since July] On January 2, CryptoOnchain data showed that the net inflow of Ethereum to Binance reached 24,500 ETH, marking the highest record since July. The current ETH price is consolidating around $2,980, and the increase in exchange supply may impact short-term price performance. Historical data indicates that similar surges in inflows are often accompanied by higher volatility or downward trends.

[Forbes Predicts Bitcoin Price in the Range of $120,000 to $170,000 by 2026] Forbes published an article stating that the price prediction for Bitcoin in 2026 varies widely. Analysts such as Tom Lee, Standard Chartered Bank, and Bernstein hold bullish views, while some institutions maintain bearish positions. Current predictions are concentrated in the range of $120,000 to $170,000, with price trends influenced by structural factors such as ETF fund flows and corporate treasury assets. If macroeconomic conditions improve and institutional capital deployment accelerates, Bitcoin's potential price increase could reach $250,000 or higher.

[Charles Schwab Optimistic About Bitcoin's Performance in 2026, Plans to Launch Spot Cryptocurrency Trading Services] Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster stated that the company is optimistic about Bitcoin's performance in 2026. Despite the recent market downturn, factors such as quantitative easing policies, the Federal Reserve's bond purchase program, and weak demand for U.S. government bonds are creating a more favorable macro environment for Bitcoin. Charles Schwab currently supports the purchase of Solana and Micro Solana futures products and plans to launch spot cryptocurrency trading services in the first half of 2026.