2026-01-21 19:23:20

Short-term policy fluctuations have stirred the market, but Wall Street elites seem to have seen through it all long ago. They sit in their offices, sipping one coffee after another, calculating how much longer they can keep counting their money this year.

Why are they so calm? Because they believe these fluctuations are just surface-level noise; the real story is still to come. Looking ahead to 2026, the core driving forces of the market are quite clear—continuous inflows of institutional funds and a series of technological breakthroughs.

Following this logic, Bitcoin might fluctuate between $120,000 and $170,000 in the coming period, constantly testing new highs and pulling back. And Ethereum? It’s not settling down either. Technological updates, iterations, and the wave of asset tokenization driven by Wall Street are all fueling it, with targets directly aiming at $8,000 or even higher.

So, the current situation is a bit interesting—everyone seems to be frantically looking for an exit, but which one is truly "fleeing"? Most are just watching a grand show. The most fascinating part of the market is this: when everyone is crowded at the door trying to rush out, the opportunity might actually be waiting behind that very door.

BTC0,51%

ETH1,31%

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FloorSweeper

· 9h ago

The Wall Street folks are indeed well-established, while we are being cut every day. Institutional entry is just a signal; this rebound is not that simple. I feel that 120,000 yuan for Bitcoin is really a bit conservative. When the time comes, the face-slapping might be quite significant. Run for your life? I think it's purely panic selling; smart money has long been lurking. Daring to say Ethereum at 8,000 yuan? I'll just quietly watch this prophecy come true. It's quite heartbreaking; retail investors are trampled at the door, while institutions are counting money behind the scenes. This is the information gap; we're always one step behind.

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GasGuzzler

· 10h ago

Wall Street folks are indeed shrewd, but ultimately they are just betting on policy changes to make a living. Waiting for that wave of institutional funds to enter in 2026, then it will be the real show time. I believe Bitcoin will stay within the 120,000-170,000 range, and Ethereum hitting 8,000 is no longer a dream. However, those who are cutting losses now are too impatient; panic at low levels is the best opportunity to buy in. Places with more people tend to have more opportunities; this pullback is just a discount, haha. Institutions are positioning themselves, so we should slowly accumulate. Time will prove everything. This cycle is not over yet, don’t be scared by short-term noise. What’s true is, those who panic now will regret it in the end, just like that.

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PoolJumper

· 10h ago

That bunch on Wall Street is really sharp. We're still debating the ups and downs, while they already have the 2026 situation figured out in the early trading hours. This move is really just a shakeout; the underlying logic hasn't changed, and institutions still need to enter the market. 12K to 17K? Feels still conservative. By then, we'll be asking ourselves why we didn't stash more. The people shouting the loudest at the door might actually be the last to take the plunge. Honestly, I can't understand this move. Wait, are they really seeing through or just gambling? No matter how much coffee I drink, I can't change the black swan. Where is ETH at 8000? Let's just stay alive and see 2026 first.

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