On January 14, 2026, Bitcoin surged to a high of $96,000, potentially marking the long-awaited "God Candle" as buyers pushed past resistances toward six figures. This rally, fueled by institutional accumulation, low U.S. CPI data, and geopolitical uncertainties, aligns with its stock-to-flow theory as digital gold. However, supporters argue that relying solely on store-of-value demand is insufficient for sustained highs.

Lark Davis, founder of Inner Circle, sparked discussion on X by sharing an ascending channel chart showing Bitcoin testing $90,000 support. Querying Grok, he received a mid-2026 target of $130,000, with end-2026 projections of $140,000–$150,000. Pressed for optimism, Grok cited regulatory wins like the Clarity Act and tokenization boom, forecasting $200,000–$225,000 by end-2026 per analysts from Goldman Sachs, Yang, and Bernstein ($150,000 target). Volatility risks include drops to $10,000 in downturns.

Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), the fastest-developing Layer 2 ecosystem, addresses this by enhancing Bitcoin's utility as a medium of exchange. Anchoring BTC in high-velocity transactions via Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) and a trust-minimized Canonical Bridge, it enables sub-second finality and near-zero fees. HYPER token, native to the ecosystem, has seen $30.5 million in total buys, diversifying demand for long-term six-figure stability.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock surged over 10% on Wednesday morning, briefly exceeding $189 per share, fueled by renewed Bitcoin strength and ongoing corporate BTC acquisitions. As the public company with the largest Bitcoin holdings, MSTR acts as a high-beta proxy for the cryptocurrency, amplifying price movements. Bitcoin approached the upper end of its recent range near $97,000, propelling MSTR's rapid upside amid broader market gains.

The rally followed MicroStrategy's late-last-week disclosure of adding more than 13,000 BTC, boosting its total to approximately 687,000 Bitcoin. The firm accumulates BTC using operating cash flow, equity issuance, and capital markets, a strategy championed by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor as a long-term bet on Bitcoin as a superior store of value and treasury reserve asset. These consistent purchases have bolstered the stock's bull case after Bitcoin's pullback and dilution worries.

Market sentiment improved with a company director's recent open-market purchase—the first in years—signaling insider confidence. Structurally, MSCI's decision earlier this month to retain Bitcoin-focused treasury firms in benchmarks eased forced-selling fears for passive funds. However, MSTR remains vulnerable to Bitcoin volatility, with prior quarters showing large unrealized losses under accounting rules that reverse only on price recoveries, creating earnings swings.

This reflexive dynamic—Bitcoin gains drawing momentum capital to MSTR for leveraged exposure—underscores the trade's interconnectedness.

The U.S. Supreme Court delayed its ruling on the challenge to President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977, which triggered a rally in the crypto market. Bitcoin (BTC), the market leader, surged above $97,200 following the announcement on Wednesday. Lower courts had ruled that Trump exceeded his authority by using emergency powers for long-term trade policy, and during Nov. 5 oral arguments, justices from both conservative and liberal wings expressed skepticism, referencing the Major Questions Doctrine and the need for congressional approval.

The Court's silence intensified speculation, avoiding an immediate ruling that could invalidate the tariffs and force refunds of hundreds of billions in collections, potentially disrupting supply chains and corporate finances. Trump had called such unwinding a “complete mess.”

In financial markets, the delay brought relief, easing fears of volatility from tariff invalidation, corporate tax adjustments, or trade-linked inflation. Bitcoin's rally lifted the broader crypto market, with all top 10 digital assets by market cap jumping in the hour after the news. Prediction markets, which had priced in a high chance of the Court striking down Trump’s authority, saw temporary easing of uncertainty.

Bitcoin surged past $97,000 during U.S. market hours on Wednesday, reaching $97,447.39, amid a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that began on Friday. This uncertainty drove investors toward safe havens, boosting Bitcoin and related equities. MicroStrategy (MSTR), the largest Bitcoin treasury firm, rose over 8%; KindlyMD (NAKA) gained 10%; Metaplanet, Asia's top Bitcoin company, advanced 15% in Tokyo; and Strive (ASST) added 7% following Semler Scientific (SMLR) shareholders' approval of an acquisition.

A divergence emerged across assets: Tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) fell over 1% and remains flat year-to-date, while Bitcoin is up about 10%. Precious metals outperformed, with gold near $4,600 per ounce and silver above $91, eyeing $5,000 and $100 respectively. Analysts like Trade Nation's David Morrison and FXTM's Lukman Otunuga noted concerns over Fed independence and geopolitics fueling volatility and haven demand.

KuCoin achieved a record centralized exchange market share in 2025, with $1.25 trillion in trading volume—averaging $114 billion monthly—outpacing the broader crypto market. Spot and derivatives each exceeded $500 billion, led by altcoins.

CleanSpark's shares rose after signing a deal for up to 447 acres in Brazoria County, Texas, expanding AI and high-performance computing capacity to over 890 megawatts total.

Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, predicts Bitcoin will reach new all-time highs in 2026 if three catalysts align: avoiding another October 10-style flash crash, passage of the Clarity Act, and stable equity markets. He rates the first as a green light, noting the October 10 event that erased $1.4 trillion from crypto markets due to overleveraged positions has resolved, allowing momentum to rebuild.

The Clarity Act, up for a Senate Banking Committee vote on Thursday, earns a yellow light. It would assign SEC oversight to "ancillary assets" reliant on issuers and CFTC regulation to digital commodities like Bitcoin. The bill bans stablecoin passive yields, protects non-custodial software creators from prosecution (addressing cases like Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm's conviction), but grants Treasury broad surveillance powers, including freezing transactions for 30 days without court orders. Galaxy's Alex Thorn calls it the largest government financial surveillance expansion since the 2001 USA Patriot Act.

Equity markets also get a yellow light, as Bitcoin increasingly correlates with risk assets, needing a "slightly positive uptrending channel" for gains. Bitcoin surged 5% this week to about $96,000, crossing $95,000 on Wednesday after Strategy bought $1.3 billion. However, Hougan warns of whale selling pressure at $100,000, potentially capping upside through most of 2026.

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Market Update (Wednesday Afternoon, 17:10)

Bitcoin surged 2.08% to $97,233.75 at 17:10, up from $95,257.13 the previous day. The finanzen.net Top 10 Crypto-ETP, tracking the leading ten cryptocurrencies, gained 1.9% and has risen 42.1% since its September 2024 launch, benefiting investors automatically.

Key Performers
Ethereum climbed 1.23% to $3,361.31 from $3,320.34. Litecoin advanced 2.65% to $80.02 from $77.96, while Monero jumped 6.41% to $725.12 from $681.42. Solana rose 1.57% to $147.47 from $145.19, Chainlink increased 1.70% to $14.27 from $14.03, and Avalanche edged up 0.76% to $14.84 from $14.72. Binancecoin gained 0.17% to $943.99 from $942.39.

Decliners and Sideways Movers
Bitcoin Cash fell 1.15% to $608.19 from $615.23. Tron dropped 1.35% to $0.3029 from $0.3070, and Sui declined 1.11% to $1.854 from $1.875. Ripple remained nearly flat at $2.161 from $2.159. Cardano and Stellar moved sideways, with Cardano at $0.4206 (from $0.4204) and Stellar at $0.2413 (from $0.2375). Dogecoin held steady at $0.1494.

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Bitcoin has surged back above $95,000, sparking a market rotation as capital shifts from the leading asset to major altcoins like XRP, Solana (SOL), and BNB, which often outperform in such phases. This "catch-up" wave is fueled by Bitcoin's psychological milestone, reducing market pressure and enabling risk-on trading. Barron's highlights improved sentiment around clearer US crypto regulations, providing stability for institutional inflows.

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $753.7 million in net inflows—the strongest day since October—led by BlackRock and Fidelity, pushing total ETF Bitcoin custody above $120 billion. CoinDesk describes this as a classic risk appetite comeback, with shorts squeezed and momentum building. Yahoo Finance echoes the robust flows supporting Bitcoin's $95,000 recovery.

XRP gains from Ripple's Europe expansion, including a provisional EMI approval in Luxembourg, blending news momentum and legitimacy. Solana drives growth as a high-speed chain attracting liquidity, while BNB offers utility through its ecosystem, exchange power, and burn narrative. This trio leads the rotation: XRP for momentum, SOL for beta, BNB for value.

However, the rally is fragile—Bitcoin must remain stable, altcoin/BTC pairs must show gains, and volume needs sustainability. Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), a Layer 2 project for faster BTC transactions via SVM engine (as per CoinMarketCap and Business Insider), emerges as a high-beta play in presale, tied to Bitcoin scaling narratives. Discipline is key amid volatility.

Financial advisors are shifting crypto allocations from speculative "toe dips" to risk-managed sleeves, funding them by cutting equities (43%) and cash (35%), per Bitwise and VettaFi's 2026 benchmark survey. Among portfolios with crypto exposure, 47% allocate 2-5%, 17% exceed 5% (12% 5-10%, 3% 10-20%, 2% >20%), while 14% hold <1% and 22% 1-2%; 83% cap below 5%. Volatility concerns rose to 57% in 2025, regulatory uncertainty at 53%, yet 99% plan to maintain or increase exposure in 2026. Access has improved: 42% of advisors can buy crypto in client accounts, up from 35% in 2024 and 19% in 2023; 32% now allocate, up from 22% in 2024. Personally, 56% own crypto, up from 49% in 2024, with 42% preferring index funds for diversification.

Major firms provide explicit guidance: Fidelity Institutional suggests 2-5% Bitcoin allocations to enhance retirement outcomes, limiting worst-case loss to <1%. Morgan Stanley recommends up to 4% for aggressive portfolios, 3% growth, 2% balanced, 0% conservative. Bank of America deems 1-4% appropriate for volatility-tolerant investors via crypto ETFs. Invesco and Galaxy's white paper models 1-10% allocations. Custodians like Fidelity, BNY Mellon, and State Street enable infrastructure.

Institutionally, State Street's 2025 survey shows >50% hold <1% digital assets, but 60% plan >2% next year; average 7%, targeting 16% in three years. AIMA and PwC report 55% of hedge funds hold crypto (up from 47%), averaging 7%. Authors: Gino Matos and Liam Wright (CryptoSlate).

Bitcoin surged past $95,000 on Tuesday, trading at $95,250 according to Coingecko, marking a 4.50% gain over 24 hours. Analysts attribute the rally to spot buying rather than derivatives, with crypto analyst Will Clemente noting on X that it's "led by spot buying." This direct demand for the asset, combined with $269 million in Bitcoin short positions liquidated, created a short squeeze that fueled upward momentum. Open interest rose while perpetual funding turned negative, and spot volume hit multi-day highs.

Traders predict a swift push to $100,000, with dips seen as buying opportunities. Polymarket odds show 51% chance of Bitcoin hitting $100,000 by Feb. 1 and 23% for $105,000. The asset last traded below $100,000 on Nov. 13, establishing key resistance. Historically, January averages a modest 4% gain since 2013, while February delivers 13%.

Support holds at $90,000 amid tight price action in a narrow band, ahead of US inflation data influencing rate cut bets. Safe-haven demand persists due to geopolitics and central bank concerns. Santiment warns that teasing $100,000 could spark retail FOMO, boosting Ethereum and other cryptos, though macro risks could reverse flows.

On January 14, 2026, Bitcoin traded around $95,000 in the morning, following a Tuesday rally that pushed it above $96,000. The surge was fueled by a tamer-than-expected December Consumer Price Index, heightening expectations for another Federal Reserve rate cut.

CleanSpark (CLSK), a major Bitcoin miner with 50 EH/s capacity, announced plans for a large-scale data center in Brazoria County, Texas, supporting AI and high-performance computing (HPC). The project, on up to 447 acres, will provide 300 MW of power, expandable to 600 MW, closing this quarter pending approvals. Combined with its October 2025 Austin County acquisition, it forms an 890 MW hub. CEO Matt Schultz highlighted constrained power access for AI demand. Northland initiated coverage with an "outperform" rating and $22.50 target, a 79% premium to CLSK's $12.55 Tuesday close; shares rose 8.14% early Wednesday.

The Senate Banking Committee will markup the CLARITY Act on Thursday, providing digital asset market structure. The Senate Agriculture Committee rescheduled its hearing to January 27. Over 75 amendments address stablecoin rewards, exploiting GENIUS Act loopholes per the American Bankers Association, risking $6.6 trillion in bank deposits. Other topics include ethics for public officials in crypto and DeFi treatment.

Bitcoin's price surged on Wednesday, trading at $96,867—its highest since November 14—up nearly 5% in the last 24 hours and over 5% weekly, though still down 23% from its all-time high above $126,000 set in early October. This rally triggered nearly $700 million in short position liquidations over the past day, per CoinGlass, from a total of $789 million. Bitcoin led with $382 million liquidated, followed by Ethereum at $231 million and Solana at $33 million.

Other major cryptocurrencies also rose: Ethereum climbed almost 7% to $3,354, XRP gained nearly 5% to $2.17, and Solana increased about 4% to $147. The uptick follows Tuesday's CPI report showing steadying U.S. inflation and builds momentum around the Clarity Act, a U.S. crypto market structure bill under revision for Senate Banking Committee markup on Thursday. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw their best inflows since October on Tuesday, with $754 million entering the products. Gold and silver hit new highs this week.

On Myriad—a prediction market by Dastan, parent of Decrypt—users now give Bitcoin an 89% chance of reaching $100,000 before falling to $69,000, up 13% in 24 hours.

Bitcoin (BTCUSD) spiked to $97,000 at Wednesday’s Wall Street open, reaching fresh eight-week and two-month highs while shrugging off resurgent US inflation. Crypto markets ignored high Producer Price Index (PPI) data for November 2025, as confirmed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which showed PPI and core PPI at 3%—above the anticipated 2.7%. The November increase stemmed from a 0.9% advance in final demand goods prices, with services unchanged. Higher inflation signals stricter Federal Reserve policies and reduced liquidity for risk assets like crypto, yet Bitcoin bulls persisted in the rebound, having priced in a pause on interest-rate cuts at the Fed’s January meeting. Trading resource The Kobeissi Letter noted PPI at its highest since July 2025, predicting a Fed pause on rate cuts in two weeks.

The Supreme Court did not issue a ruling on international trade tariffs, despite expectations; Cointelegraph highlighted broad market acceptance of such macro risks.

Analyst Rekt Capital emphasized that BTC must close the week above $93,500—the 2025 yearly open—to flip it as support, mirroring rebounds in November 2024 and April 2025. Last April, BTC dipped below $75,000 on tariff news before a 50% bull run.

Bitcoin has surged above $95,000, breaking long-standing resistance at $91,000-$92,000, signaling a bull market resurgence. Altcoins are recovering, with ETH at $3,300, SOL at $145-$146, and Clash at a $40 million market cap. The US market opened slightly red, but Coinbase and MicroStrategy are up, while commodities like silver ($91, nearing $100) and gold ($4,600) continue skyrocketing. Inflows reached $753 million for Bitcoin, $130 million for ETH, $13 million for XRP, and $6 million for SOL, with $57 billion in Bitcoin ETFs locking up supply.

Geopolitical tensions, including Trump's demands for US control of Greenland (rich in rare earth minerals), Rubio's potential blank-check offer to Denmark, Russian/Chinese naval presence, and Iran protests, fuel global uncertainty. Fiat collapses in nations like Venezuela and Iran may drive Bitcoin buys as a hedge, alongside Wall Street's reactive inflows.

Fundamentals are strong: banks worldwide adopting Bitcoin, Bitwise meeting a central bank on purchases. Spot buying surges, leverage exits reduce volatility, and OG whales have stopped selling. A short squeeze at $97,100 could liquidate $1 billion in shorts. Charts show bullish MACD flips, RSI, and stochastic signals, targeting $100,000+ and possibly $140,000-$150,000. The cycle appears elongated into 2026, avoiding deep winters.

Prediction markets hit records, with Colshi claiming 66.4% of $700 million volume; Clash Pickics beta testing for launch soon.

Bitcoin paused on Wednesday following Tuesday's rally, which briefly pushed prices above USD 96,000—the highest in several months. Profit-taking drove the day's pullback, though institutional support appears to be returning.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw USD 753 million in inflows on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive day of positive flows and the largest daily inflow since early October. Ethereum ETFs followed suit, attracting USD 130 million.

Monetary policy expectations continue to bolster sentiment, with two additional interest rate cuts anticipated later this year, potentially lifting non-yielding assets like Bitcoin. However, these outlooks may shift based on upcoming data, including today's PPI release and tomorrow's job market reports.

Regulatory progress added to positive vibes: A US Senate draft legislation aims to clarify digital asset rules, defining when tokens qualify as securities or commodities. This could reduce uncertainty and encourage greater institutional involvement over time.

Geopolitical and Economic Context Impacting Markets

Tensions in the Middle East prompted precautionary transfers of some personnel from Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military base in the region, as reported by CNN citing a U.S. official. This follows a June evacuation during the Israel-Iran war, before strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. India advised its citizens to leave Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated the need to annex Greenland for national security, urging NATO members to support it to make the alliance "formidable." U.S. stock indices fell for a second session: S&P 500 -0.5%, Nasdaq -0.8%, amid escalating geostrategic risks.

U.S. Economic Data and Bond Yields

U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in November 2025 month-over-month, beating estimates of 0.4%; the average since 1992 is 0.39%, with a record high of 19.30% in May 2020 and low of -14.40% in April 2020. Wholesale inflation ticked up slightly more than expected, but neither data shifted Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. 10-year Treasury yield fell 3 basis points to 4.15%, driven by safe-haven demand and rate cut bets. Italian BTP 10-year at 3.46%, German Bund at 2.83%, French OAT at 3.50%. Euro at 1.1647 against the dollar.

Commodity and Bitcoin Market Highlights

Gold rose 0.5% to a record $4,617.88 per ounce, fueled by geopolitical tensions, Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve independence, and debt concerns; silver topped $90 per ounce for the first time, while tin and copper hit new highs. Oil climbed for the fifth session: Brent above $66 per barrel, West Texas Intermediate up 1.1% to $61.84, tied to Iran instability. Bitcoin gained 0.9% to $94,888, reflecting safe-haven demand in the volatile environment.

Corporate Earnings and Sector Moves

Bank of America fell 3% despite Q4 beats: $0.98 EPS on $28.53 billion revenue vs. expected $0.96 EPS and $27.94 billion. Citigroup dropped 2% after Q4 exceeds: adjusted $1.81 EPS vs. $1.67, $21.0 billion revenue vs. $20.72 billion. Wells Fargo slid 4% on Q4 misses: $21.29 billion revenue vs. $21.65 billion expected, net interest margin $12.3 billion below forecasts. Cybersecurity stocks declined after Reuters reported China ordering firms to stop using U.S./Israel-linked software: Palo Alto Networks and Check Point -3%, Fortinet -4%. Netflix rose nearly 2% on reports of a $72 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and HBO Max, per Wall Street Journal sources. Tesla dipped 0.4% as it shifts Full Self-Driving to a monthly subscription model.

Bitcoin futures have entered a bullish zone for the first time in three months, according to analyst Axel Adler Jr. The Bitcoin Positioning Index rose to 3.5, marking the first breakout above the 3 level since October last year. This index, factoring in open interest dynamics, funding rates, and long/short ratios across major exchanges, indicates systematic accumulation of bullish positions. The last similar SMA-30d level occurred on October 6, 2025, during a rally pushing Bitcoin to $125,000. Daily index data hit 24, with open interest up 1.89% to $12.18 billion, positive taker delta, and funding at 0.0045. Bitcoin's price surged nearly 4% to $95,358. Adler notes the SMA-30d breakout above 3 after three months in the neutral 0 ± 2 range signals a regime shift, with trend continuation if it stays above 2 for a week.

The Bitcoin Advanced Sentiment Index peaked at 93% before retreating to 70%, remaining above the neutral 50% and its SMA-30d of 62.9%, sustaining bullish sentiment. Adler views the 23-point drop as overheating relief, not reversal—unlike December's correction to $85,000, where sentiment plunged to 10-15%. Negative sentiment and a price drop below $92,000 could signal fading momentum.

QCP Capital anticipates further upside in a risk-on environment, supported by the stable US economy, controlled inflation, and robust equity and precious metal markets. Geopolitical tensions in Venezuela and Iran, plus a pending US Supreme Court decision on tariffs, are risks but largely priced in, potentially offering buy-the-dip chances for Bitcoin.

CleanSpark (CLSK), a Bitcoin mining company shifting toward energy-backed digital infrastructure, announced a definitive agreement to acquire up to 447 acres in Brazoria County, Texas, for a large-scale data center targeting AI and high-performance computing. The site supports an initial 300 MW demand, expandable by another 300 MW pending approvals, with closing expected in Q1 2026. This marks CleanSpark's second major project in the greater Houston region, following Austin County, bringing total potential utility capacity over 890 MW. Shares rose 5% to $13 post-announcement, as the firm advances its Texas pipeline for co-location and AI partners.

KuCoin achieved a record centralized exchange (CEX) market share in 2025, with $1.25 trillion in total trading volume—averaging $114 billion monthly—outpacing the broader crypto market amid softer volatility. Spot and derivatives volumes each exceeded $500 billion, with altcoins driving most activity beyond BTC and ETH, signaling sustained user engagement.

Bitcoin surged past $97,000 on December 22, 2025, extending rallies and boosting related equities like Strategy (up over 8%). The move followed a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, driving investors to haven assets including gold, silver, and Bitcoin.

Bitcoin rallied past $96,000 on Wednesday morning, its highest in three months, following a better-than-expected CPI report on Tuesday. The CoinMarketCap Fear and Greed Index reached 52 (neutral), the highest since the October 10 crypto crash that caused $19.1 billion in liquidations. Bitcoin traded at $97,525.13, up 2.44%.

Analysts remain optimistic amid concerns over the administration's probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Dean Chen of Bitunix highlighted key macro variables like elevated interest rates and policy credibility, with $91,031 as support and $97,237 as resistance. He warned of increased volatility if central bank independence issues persist, but predicted a bullish rhythm if markets regain confidence. Bitget Wallet's Lacie Zhang noted market stabilization, forecasting Bitcoin advancing to $120,000 in the next three to five months and $180,000 by year-end, driven by improving sentiment and structural demand.

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $753.7 million in inflows on Tuesday, the largest since October 7, per SoSoValue. Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) at $85.02 (up 3.26%) led with $351.3 million, followed by Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) at $53.00 (up 3.23%) with $159.4 million.

U.S. Spot Crypto ETF Inflows

U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw strong inflows totaling $754 million, led by Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF with $351 million in fresh capital, marking one of the strongest single-day performances this year per SoSoValue data. This reflected renewed institutional appetite and improved risk sentiment. Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $130 million in net inflows, while Solana spot ETFs added $5.91 million and XRP spot ETFs $12.98 million, indicating diversification beyond Bitcoin toward high-liquidity assets.

Solana-Focused ETF Performance

Among Solana ETFs, Bitwise’s BSOL dominated with $777.96 million in net assets and $656.66 million in cumulative inflows, posting a 2.64% daily gain despite flat inflows. Grayscale followed with $195.32 million in assets and $115.20 million cumulative inflows, up 2.82%, though its higher fees influenced comparisons. Fidelity ranked third with $5.91 million daily inflows and steady appreciation; VanEck and 21Shares trailed, with 21Shares showing net outflows (Source: SoSoValue, CoinCodex).

Solana Market Outlook

Solana traded at $146.66, up 1.08% daily and 6.31% over seven days, with market cap exceeding $81.5 billion amid heavy volume. Per curb.sol, it printed its highest daily candle close since early November. Momentum traders eyed $180 near-term, with Crypto Tony noting constructive technicals: SOL reclaimed $140–$142 support, held above $133–$135, and faced key resistance at $145 for a potential push to $150.

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