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# The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show - Week of January 3rd, 2026

Hey everyone, Crypto Willy here, and we've got some seriously interesting action happening in the crypto markets right now. Let me break down what's been going down this week.

First up, Bitcoin just hit the $90,000 mark on January 2nd according to CNBC Crypto World. We're talking major movement here, folks. Ethereum and XRP are riding right alongside Bitcoin with solid gains as we kick off the new year. Now, I know a lot of people are nervous with all the fear in the markets lately, but here's the thing—veteran investors know that extreme fear is exactly when the biggest opportunities show up. And the data backs this up.

Here's where it gets really interesting. Tether, one of the biggest stablecoin players out there, just made a bold move on New Year's Eve. They bought 8,888.88 Bitcoin—yeah, you read that right—plus a few more satoshis for good measure. That's not the move of someone who's worried. Tom Lee also picked up more Ethereum around the same time. These are the big money players showing their hand, and they're buying, not selling.

But here's what really caught my attention: long-term Bitcoin holders, the OGs who've been in this space forever, have started flipping from sellers to net buyers. That's a significant shift in market psychology. These aren't newbies—these are the people who've weathered every crypto winter. When they start accumulating again, that tells you something about where they think we're headed.

Now, before we pop the champagne bottles, there are some important catalysts coming up that you need to mark on your calendar. January 15th is shaping up to be a massive day for crypto. That's when Congress votes on the Clarity Act—legislation that could fundamentally impact how crypto companies operate in the United States. On the same day, we're getting decisions about which crypto companies stay in the MSCI index and which ones might get booted. These aren't small things, people. They directly affect the regulatory landscape and institutional adoption.

We've also got tariff discussions looming, and there's chatter about a potential government shutdown later this month. These are the kinds of macro events that can create volatility, so keep your eyes open.

The overall sentiment? Despite the fear and uncertainty at the start of January, I'm bullish on 2026. We might see some turbulence in these early weeks, but the fundamentals are lining up. Once we clear these January hurdles—especially that critical 15th—I'm expecting a clearer path for some serious bullish price action. Think of it like clearing out the uncertainty so the market can really run.

Thanks so much for tuning in to The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show. Make sure you come back next week for more updates on what's moving in the crypto space. This has been a Quiet Please production—head over to quietplease.ai to check out everything we've got going on over there. Stay sharp, stay informed, and I'll catch you next week!

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