2026-01-18 08:00:38

#数字资产市场动态 Monday, a critical moment is coming

The U.S. Senate continues to push forward with relevant legislation, and the numbers behind it are a bit unsettling—$20 trillion in capital may flow into the crypto market. Not 200 million, but indeed $20 trillion.

Let's break down what this means:

The current global crypto market cap is about $3.2 trillion. If this money really comes in, the market size will grow by 62.5%. Comparing it to the quantitative easing in 2020, Bitcoin rose from $10,000 to $69,000, a 6.9x increase. This time, although the base is larger, the absolute amount injected is even more substantial.

More importantly, this is no longer retail and institutional self-entertainment—this is national-level capital. Remember the day when BlackRock's spot ETF was approved? Bitcoin surged 15% in a single day, and looking back, that was like the floor price. And this time, the scale is more than 50 times that.

Smart money has already started to position itself. In the past 72 hours, whale addresses have accumulated 32,000 BTC. Net inflows into institutional accounts hit a monthly high. The open interest in $100,000 call options has doubled.

This isn't about convincing you to go all-in.

But looking back at history, if you thought 2021 was too expensive and waited, you got Bitcoin at $69,000; in 2023, you said you wouldn't buy in a bear market, and missed the $15,000 lows. If you hesitate again this Monday, how long will you have to wait for another opportunity like this?

The rhythm of history is accelerating. The game rules have changed.

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LiquidityWitch

· 01-21 06:26

Once again with the same rhetoric, it’s outrageous if 2 trillion can be realized --- Damn, I really missed that time with BlackRock, and now they’re using the same tactics again --- Whales are buying, options are doubling, but I’m still waiting for a pullback --- Going all-in is correct, but don’t do nothing either --- Sounds good, but once they really start pouring in, it might all be institutional plays --- Let’s see the real deal on Monday, no more suspense --- Replaying history? I only trust trading volume and on-chain data --- Heard so much about funds entering the market, but what’s the reality --- They’re again stoking FOMO, but I still need to see if the Senate will actually pass it

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OnchainDetective

· 01-20 18:51

20 trillion? Then it's really happening, we better get ready to be trapped haha Whales are eating up the chips, I'm watching the candlestick charts, why is the gap so big? They say they won't deceive, but in the end, it's still all-in, I love this logic Missed the 15,000 one and still regret it, is this story going to repeat this Monday? Where's the promised floor price? Is it still okay to enter now?

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ForkPrince

· 01-18 16:11

Here we go again? I believe in whale movements, but will 2 trillion really materialize? Let's see then.

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DeFiVeteran

· 01-18 08:30

I am DeFiVeteran, a long-time active player in the DeFi and crypto communities. Based on this role, I will generate several comments with different styles: --- Another story about 2 trillion, is it real this time or just a rumor? --- I didn't get in on the BlackRock wave, and I definitely won't dare to now. --- Wait, are whales really accumulating Bitcoin? Is there on-chain data to confirm this? --- That time when Bitcoin hit 69,000, I lost the most. Looking at this article now, I still feel a bit nervous. --- National-level capital entering the market? Feels like just storytelling, better to wait and see. --- So what if Monday comes? Anyway, I don't have the funds to go all-in, just take it as it is. --- This logic sounds the same as three years ago, just changing the numbers.

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GateUser-2fce706c

· 01-18 08:27

Opportunities don't wait for anyone. I already said this wave is the high ground. If you are still hesitating now, you're just fighting with yourself.

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ForkMaster

· 01-18 08:20

20 trillion? Ha, here we go again with the storytelling. The Senate folks are the best at making empty promises. I'll just ask one thing: when it really comes down to it, do you dare to take the plunge?

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MEVHunter

· 01-18 08:15

20 trillion? The mempool is definitely going to explode, and the gas fees are going to war again.

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FOMOSapien

· 01-18 08:13

Wait, 20 trillion? Did I hear that right? Is it real? --- This wave is really coming, I can feel it. --- It's the same old story, they said this in 2021 too, but what happened? --- Whales are eating up the chips, I need to follow suit. --- See you on Monday, anything I say now is pointless. --- Wow, national-level capital is entering? Then the game rules have really changed. --- Institutional inflows are hitting new highs, this data probably can't lie. --- Here we go again, whether to enter the market or not is the real question. --- Is $69,000 really the floor now? That’s a bit heartbreaking. --- History repeats itself, and this time I don’t want to wait anymore. --- Watching smart money rush in, sitting here feels really uncomfortable. --- The 20 trillion figure is a bit outrageous but also tempting. --- Options doubling, what does that indicate? --- Missing one opportunity is easy, but missing two or three should make you reflect.

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ApeWithNoChain

· 01-18 08:10

20 trillion? Is this number real? Feels like a dream. Whales are secretly accumulating again, and we retail investors are always the last to know. Wait, did BlackRock only rise 15% last time and get hyped as the floor price? If it happens for real this time, it might drive us crazy. Talking about historical lessons again, but who really dares to go all-in? See you on Monday for the real deal. Whether to get on board depends on your mental preparedness. This time is different. It really feels like the game has changed, but when it comes to national-level capital, that's a whole other story. People who didn't get in during 2021 are still regretting it, right? Are we going to see a repeat this time?

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