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Why Does Binance Often "Sweep" Longer Wick Candles Than Other Exchanges? The Secret Behind the Numbers
In futures trading, the distance between "getting back to shore" and "account liquidation" can sometimes be just a tiny decimal unit. Many traders are astonished when their Stop Loss order gets hit on Binance, while looking at other exchanges like Bitget or OKX, the price hasn't even reached that area. Why is there this injustice?
1. The "trap" of massive liquidity
Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. This means it has the highest concentration of money and the densest order book.
1. The "trap" of massive liquidity
Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. This means it has the highest concentration of money and the densest order book.
Crypto: Why Is It a Market "Not for the Faint of Heart?"
If the stock market is a calm river, then Crypto is an ocean in a fierce storm. The saying "Crypto is not for the faint of heart" is not a joke, but a stark truth about the brutal nature of this market.
1. Wild fluctuations
In traditional markets, a 5-10% drop is a major event. But in Crypto, having your account cut in half or by a third (a 50-70% drop) overnight is a "common occurrence." Conversely, increases of several hundred percent also happen in the blink of an eye. The feeling of watching your assets evaporate or multiply quickly continuously stretches human psychology like a guitar string.
1. Wild fluctuations
In traditional markets, a 5-10% drop is a major event. But in Crypto, having your account cut in half or by a third (a 50-70% drop) overnight is a "common occurrence." Conversely, increases of several hundred percent also happen in the blink of an eye. The feeling of watching your assets evaporate or multiply quickly continuously stretches human psychology like a guitar string.
$RIVER the model is quite familiar, feels a bit like $COAI but if it were that easy to guess, perhaps everyone would be rich already...
$MYX #pumpanddump #ALPHA #pump #DumpandDump
$MYX #pumpanddump #ALPHA #pump #DumpandDump
RECOVERY MARKET: GOLD, SILVER AND BITCOIN ALL "AWAKEN" FROM THE BOTTOM
The session on 2/2 witnessed a spectacular turnaround of the investment asset group thanks to the convergence of technical factors and fundamental cash flow.
1. Gold & Silver: Push from short profit-taking and physical demand
Gold ($XAU ) surged strongly from the bottom of $4,423 to the range of $4,708/oz, while Silver ($XAG ) recovered from $71.20 to $80.97/oz.
Momentum: Short-covering activity and bottom-fishing cash flow.
Fundamentals: Central Banks continue to accumulate record gold, while Silver benefits from a severe industrial supply shortage.
2. Bitcoin: Steady at "Cycle" support zone
BTC surged after hitting the solid support zone of $75,000–$78,000 (2025 cycle bottom).
Momentum: Technical reversal signals combined with strong accumulation buying from "Whales" and long-term institutions.
Season: History shows that February is often the time $BTC of the best growth in the year.
3. Macro leads the way
Pressure from the USD is gradually decreasing as the market adjusts its expectations for Fed interest rates. Meanwhile, geopolitical instability continues to reinforce the role of precious metals as a "safe haven" and the appeal of Bitcoin.
#BTC #XAU #Silver #BTC☀
The session on 2/2 witnessed a spectacular turnaround of the investment asset group thanks to the convergence of technical factors and fundamental cash flow.
1. Gold & Silver: Push from short profit-taking and physical demand
Gold ($XAU ) surged strongly from the bottom of $4,423 to the range of $4,708/oz, while Silver ($XAG ) recovered from $71.20 to $80.97/oz.
Momentum: Short-covering activity and bottom-fishing cash flow.
Fundamentals: Central Banks continue to accumulate record gold, while Silver benefits from a severe industrial supply shortage.
2. Bitcoin: Steady at "Cycle" support zone
BTC surged after hitting the solid support zone of $75,000–$78,000 (2025 cycle bottom).
Momentum: Technical reversal signals combined with strong accumulation buying from "Whales" and long-term institutions.
Season: History shows that February is often the time $BTC of the best growth in the year.
3. Macro leads the way
Pressure from the USD is gradually decreasing as the market adjusts its expectations for Fed interest rates. Meanwhile, geopolitical instability continues to reinforce the role of precious metals as a "safe haven" and the appeal of Bitcoin.
#BTC #XAU #Silver #BTC☀
THE HISTORICAL CRASH OF GOLD ($XAU ) AND SILVER $XAG ): CAUSES AND PROSPECTS
The precious metals market is undergoing a severe shakeout, erasing the price records recently set due to the combined effects of monetary policy and technical pressure.
Three "pincer" factors drowning the market
This sell-off stems from three core causes:
1. The Kevin Warsh Effect: The nomination of Mr. Warsh as Fed Chair brings concerns about "hawkish" policies (high interest rates). This strengthens the USD, making gold – a non-yielding asset – less attractive.
2. Margin tightening: Exchanges like CME have raised margin requirements, forcing leveraged investors to liquidate to cover their positions. Silver has been hit hardest with a decline of up to 36% in just one day on 30/1 – the worst crash in over 40 years.
3. Profit-taking wave: After gold surpassed 5,300 USD and silver touched 115 USD, massive profit-taking pressure triggered automated trading algorithms, creating a chain reaction of sell-offs.
Current Situation and Future
Currently, gold has retreated to 4,575 USD/ounce (down 14.6%), while silver has plummeted to 75.60 USD/ounce (evaporating 34.6%). The market is holding its breath watching key support levels: 4,300 USD for gold and 70 USD for silver.
Despite the stormy short-term outlook, analysts remain optimistic about the long-term prospects for precious metals due to strong fundamentals and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
$BNB #XAU #TradFi #GOLD_UPDATE #XAUUSD
The precious metals market is undergoing a severe shakeout, erasing the price records recently set due to the combined effects of monetary policy and technical pressure.
Three "pincer" factors drowning the market
This sell-off stems from three core causes:
1. The Kevin Warsh Effect: The nomination of Mr. Warsh as Fed Chair brings concerns about "hawkish" policies (high interest rates). This strengthens the USD, making gold – a non-yielding asset – less attractive.
2. Margin tightening: Exchanges like CME have raised margin requirements, forcing leveraged investors to liquidate to cover their positions. Silver has been hit hardest with a decline of up to 36% in just one day on 30/1 – the worst crash in over 40 years.
3. Profit-taking wave: After gold surpassed 5,300 USD and silver touched 115 USD, massive profit-taking pressure triggered automated trading algorithms, creating a chain reaction of sell-offs.
Current Situation and Future
Currently, gold has retreated to 4,575 USD/ounce (down 14.6%), while silver has plummeted to 75.60 USD/ounce (evaporating 34.6%). The market is holding its breath watching key support levels: 4,300 USD for gold and 70 USD for silver.
Despite the stormy short-term outlook, analysts remain optimistic about the long-term prospects for precious metals due to strong fundamentals and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
$BNB #XAU #TradFi #GOLD_UPDATE #XAUUSD
📉 Bitcoin Plummets 23%: Decoding the Drop from 97K to 75K
The crypto market is experiencing "bloody" days as $BTC has lost a crucial level, dropping from 97.8K to 75.2K in just 3 weeks. This is not coincidental but a result of a "perfect storm" from macro to on-chain:
1. October Event Specter (According to Tom Lee):
The aftershocks from last October's cascading liquidation have not yet faded. This price glitch event wiped out 2 million accounts and 1/3 of market makers (MM), causing structural damage greater than the FTX collapse. The market needs 8-12 weeks to "heal", and currently, there are no clear signs of recovery.
2. "Sharks" Pulling Out:
Institutional confidence is wavering. ETF funds have seen a net withdrawal of over 3.1 billion USD in just the past 10 days. Additionally, the awakening of ancient whales after 8 years to transfer hundreds of millions of USD to exchanges is a concerning distribution signal.
3. Price Trap & Macro:
With the Fed interest rate held high (3.75%) and a strong USD, risk assets are being squeezed. Price levels around 79K - 86K are becoming a dangerous "liquidation trap" for the Long side.
💡 Conclusion: Opportunity or Risk?
The Fear & Greed index hit a low of 15 (Extreme Fear) and the AHR999 index (0.40) is signaling a good buying zone for the long term theoretically. However, short-term selling pressure remains very strong. Investors should cautiously observe; the market may need more time to fully digest this sell-off before finding a true bottom.
$ETH
$SOL
#BTC #bitcoin #BitcoinETFs #比特币ETF净流入流出 #crypto
The crypto market is experiencing "bloody" days as $BTC has lost a crucial level, dropping from 97.8K to 75.2K in just 3 weeks. This is not coincidental but a result of a "perfect storm" from macro to on-chain:
1. October Event Specter (According to Tom Lee):
The aftershocks from last October's cascading liquidation have not yet faded. This price glitch event wiped out 2 million accounts and 1/3 of market makers (MM), causing structural damage greater than the FTX collapse. The market needs 8-12 weeks to "heal", and currently, there are no clear signs of recovery.
2. "Sharks" Pulling Out:
Institutional confidence is wavering. ETF funds have seen a net withdrawal of over 3.1 billion USD in just the past 10 days. Additionally, the awakening of ancient whales after 8 years to transfer hundreds of millions of USD to exchanges is a concerning distribution signal.
3. Price Trap & Macro:
With the Fed interest rate held high (3.75%) and a strong USD, risk assets are being squeezed. Price levels around 79K - 86K are becoming a dangerous "liquidation trap" for the Long side.
💡 Conclusion: Opportunity or Risk?
The Fear & Greed index hit a low of 15 (Extreme Fear) and the AHR999 index (0.40) is signaling a good buying zone for the long term theoretically. However, short-term selling pressure remains very strong. Investors should cautiously observe; the market may need more time to fully digest this sell-off before finding a true bottom.
$ETH
$SOL
#BTC #bitcoin #BitcoinETFs #比特币ETF净流入流出 #crypto
Crypto Market on February 2, 2026: Red Dominates - When the "Headwind" Strikes
Continuing the downward trend of traditional financial markets, the cryptocurrency market (Crypto) today, February 2, 2026, is also undergoing a strong sell-off. Bitcoin (BTC) and a series of major Altcoins have recorded decreases of 5% to 15% within just 24 hours.
After brief recovery efforts over the past weekend, the cryptocurrency market has officially entered a deep correction in the early trading session of the week. Red is not only appearing in Bitcoin but also spreading across all segments from Ethereum, Solana to Memecoin groups.
After brief recovery efforts over the past weekend, the cryptocurrency market has officially entered a deep correction in the early trading session of the week. Red is not only appearing in Bitcoin but also spreading across all segments from Ethereum, Solana to Memecoin groups.
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#memecoin🚀🚀🚀 #meme_coin
#memecoin🚀🚀🚀 #meme_coin
Analysis of the causes of growth in the Frax Finance (FRAX) ecosystem
Frax Finance is no longer merely a stablecoin protocol but has evolved into a "super platform" for DeFi. The growth in the value of the governance token FXS and the stability of the FRAX coin stem from the following strategic shifts:
1. The launch of Fraxtal (Layer 2):
This is the strongest growth driver. Fraxtal is a Layer 2 blockchain utilizing OP Stack technology, helping to scale the Frax ecosystem to a larger size. The use of frxETH as gas fees and the implementation of the "Flox" mechanism (rewards for users and developers) has created actual demand and extremely high applicability for assets belonging to the Frax family, thereby boosting the overall system value.
1. The launch of Fraxtal (Layer 2):
This is the strongest growth driver. Fraxtal is a Layer 2 blockchain utilizing OP Stack technology, helping to scale the Frax ecosystem to a larger size. The use of frxETH as gas fees and the implementation of the "Flox" mechanism (rewards for users and developers) has created actual demand and extremely high applicability for assets belonging to the Frax family, thereby boosting the overall system value.
$SENT Against the Tide 32%: Why is Sentient Surging Strongly When BTC Breaks Below 80K?
While Bitcoin (BTC) disappointed by losing the important psychological support level of $80,000 at the end of January 2026, Sentient ($SENT ) unexpectedly exploded with an increase of over 32%. This phenomenon of "going against the tide" is not random but comes from the convergence of three key factors:
1. Inverse correlation coefficient (-0.92): When BTC declines sharply, panic sentiment often envelops the entire market. However, on-chain data shows that SENT is maintaining a strong decoupling from Bitcoin. Investors have chosen SENT as a "safe haven" asset with high growth potential (Alpha) to defend against BTC's weakness.
2. Momentum from Upbit exchange: The listing on Upbit – one of the largest exchanges in South Korea – around January 30, 2026, created a massive liquidity wave. The excitement from the Asian investor community has driven SENT's price to surge, despite the general selling pressure in the international market.
3. Boost from the AI Crypto sector: While capital flows out of traditional assets, the AI-native open-source segment led by Sentient continues to attract significant attention. The deployment of futures contracts (Perp) on Coinbase and recent airdrop programs have reinforced confidence in the intrinsic value of the project.
$C98
$ADA
#altcoins #AI #Altcoins! #Altcoins👀🚀
While Bitcoin (BTC) disappointed by losing the important psychological support level of $80,000 at the end of January 2026, Sentient ($SENT ) unexpectedly exploded with an increase of over 32%. This phenomenon of "going against the tide" is not random but comes from the convergence of three key factors:
1. Inverse correlation coefficient (-0.92): When BTC declines sharply, panic sentiment often envelops the entire market. However, on-chain data shows that SENT is maintaining a strong decoupling from Bitcoin. Investors have chosen SENT as a "safe haven" asset with high growth potential (Alpha) to defend against BTC's weakness.
2. Momentum from Upbit exchange: The listing on Upbit – one of the largest exchanges in South Korea – around January 30, 2026, created a massive liquidity wave. The excitement from the Asian investor community has driven SENT's price to surge, despite the general selling pressure in the international market.
3. Boost from the AI Crypto sector: While capital flows out of traditional assets, the AI-native open-source segment led by Sentient continues to attract significant attention. The deployment of futures contracts (Perp) on Coinbase and recent airdrop programs have reinforced confidence in the intrinsic value of the project.
$C98
$ADA
#altcoins #AI #Altcoins! #Altcoins👀🚀
$BTC fell out of the 80,000 USD range today in a macro shock: US-Iran tensions escalate, Trump announces troop deployment and nominates "hawk" Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, causing global risk appetite to plummet.
The wave of risk aversion caused crypto market capitalization to evaporate by about 6%, with over 1.8 billion USD in derivative positions liquidated in 24 hours, of which BTC accounted for about 800 million USD; as the support level around 84,000 USD was breached, automatic sell orders and leverage triggered a sharp drop in prices to the 81-80 thousand range.
The market sentiment index fell to 16 points – the "extreme fear" zone – indicating almost no buying pressure, so the breach of the 80,000 USD level was mainly due to leverage liquidation in the context of negative news pouring in, rather than a deterioration in Bitcoin's fundamentals.
$ETH
$XRP
#bitcoin #BTC #BTC☀️ #BTC☀
The wave of risk aversion caused crypto market capitalization to evaporate by about 6%, with over 1.8 billion USD in derivative positions liquidated in 24 hours, of which BTC accounted for about 800 million USD; as the support level around 84,000 USD was breached, automatic sell orders and leverage triggered a sharp drop in prices to the 81-80 thousand range.
The market sentiment index fell to 16 points – the "extreme fear" zone – indicating almost no buying pressure, so the breach of the 80,000 USD level was mainly due to leverage liquidation in the context of negative news pouring in, rather than a deterioration in Bitcoin's fundamentals.
$ETH
$XRP
#bitcoin #BTC #BTC☀️ #BTC☀
Why Did the Price of Solana ($SOL) Plummet Without Brakes After Setting a New ATH?
Below is a detailed analysis of the main causes leading to this "plunge without brakes" of Solana.
1. Enormous selling pressure from FTX's debt repayment
One of the biggest "ghosts" haunting Solana is the enormous amount of SOL that the bankrupt exchange FTX holds. In 2025, when the compensation plan for FTX creditors is fully implemented, over 2 billion USD worth of SOL will be redistributed to individuals and organizations affected.
1. Enormous selling pressure from FTX's debt repayment
One of the biggest "ghosts" haunting Solana is the enormous amount of SOL that the bankrupt exchange FTX holds. In 2025, when the compensation plan for FTX creditors is fully implemented, over 2 billion USD worth of SOL will be redistributed to individuals and organizations affected.
Today, Monero ($XMR ) has recorded an explosive growth of over 14%, attracting significant attention. Here are 4 core reasons:
1. Strong Short Squeeze Effect
The most direct cause comes from the mass liquidation of short positions. The ratio of short liquidations to long liquidations reached an extreme of 8:1. When the price of XMR broke through the resistance area of $460 - $480, a series of stop-loss orders were triggered, forcing traders to buy back to close positions, creating buying pressure that pushed the price straight up to the $490 - $500 range.
2. Paradox from Legal Pressure
At the beginning of 2026, regulations like the EU's DAC8 directive coming into effect and crypto restrictions in Russia created a paradox: the more controlled it is, the higher the demand for anonymity. Investors and actual users are turning to Monero as a "safe haven" to protect financial privacy against increasingly stringent on-chain surveillance.
3. Capital Shift from Zcash ($ZEC )
Competitors in the privacy coin segment like Zcash are facing internal troubles and governance disputes. This is causing a large flow of capital to shift to Monero – a project rated as the most decentralized and stable in terms of security. The recent upgrade of the FCMP++ (Full Chain Membership Proof) protocol has also helped bolster confidence in the long-term anonymity capabilities of the network.
4. Recovery from Steel Support Level
Technically, XMR has successfully defended the important support level of $417 after a previous sharp decline of 30%. When the Money Flow Indicator (MFI) showed that selling pressure had exhausted, major buy orders from whales swiftly appeared, triggering today's strong rally.
$DASH
1. Strong Short Squeeze Effect
The most direct cause comes from the mass liquidation of short positions. The ratio of short liquidations to long liquidations reached an extreme of 8:1. When the price of XMR broke through the resistance area of $460 - $480, a series of stop-loss orders were triggered, forcing traders to buy back to close positions, creating buying pressure that pushed the price straight up to the $490 - $500 range.
2. Paradox from Legal Pressure
At the beginning of 2026, regulations like the EU's DAC8 directive coming into effect and crypto restrictions in Russia created a paradox: the more controlled it is, the higher the demand for anonymity. Investors and actual users are turning to Monero as a "safe haven" to protect financial privacy against increasingly stringent on-chain surveillance.
3. Capital Shift from Zcash ($ZEC )
Competitors in the privacy coin segment like Zcash are facing internal troubles and governance disputes. This is causing a large flow of capital to shift to Monero – a project rated as the most decentralized and stable in terms of security. The recent upgrade of the FCMP++ (Full Chain Membership Proof) protocol has also helped bolster confidence in the long-term anonymity capabilities of the network.
4. Recovery from Steel Support Level
Technically, XMR has successfully defended the important support level of $417 after a previous sharp decline of 30%. When the Money Flow Indicator (MFI) showed that selling pressure had exhausted, major buy orders from whales swiftly appeared, triggering today's strong rally.
$DASH
Crypto Market Update (31-1-2026)
The cryptocurrency market on the last day of January 2026 is experiencing very dynamic fluctuations with a mix of macro-political factors and actual trading pressures on the exchange.
The most important highlight is the strategic move from Washington as President Trump officially nominates Kevin Warsh for the position of Chairman of the Federal Reserve. This is seen as a significant gift for the Web3 community because Warsh has a very positive and open view towards digital assets. This high-level personnel change is igniting hope for a friendlier regulatory era, helping crypto to penetrate deeper into the traditional financial system of the U.S.
The most important highlight is the strategic move from Washington as President Trump officially nominates Kevin Warsh for the position of Chairman of the Federal Reserve. This is seen as a significant gift for the Web3 community because Warsh has a very positive and open view towards digital assets. This high-level personnel change is igniting hope for a friendlier regulatory era, helping crypto to penetrate deeper into the traditional financial system of the U.S.
Today, Synapse ($SYN ) has recorded impressive growth, attracting significant attention from the cryptocurrency community.
Here are the main reasons for this strong upward trend:
1. The resonance from the $10 billion AI Hub construction deal
One of the biggest psychological drivers comes from Synapse Data Center Inc. recently announcing plans to build a $10 billion AI data center in Alberta, Canada by the end of January 2026. Although this is a separate business entity, the name similarity and potential links in AI data infrastructure have caused speculative funds to flow strongly into the SYN token, as AI is currently the leading trend in the market.
2. Extensive integration with Filecoin (12/01/2026)
The Synapse ecosystem has just completed the integration of the software development kit (SDK) into Filecoin Onchain Cloud. This strategic move allows dApp developers to easily manage storage and automated payments through JavaScript. Expanding utility into the Web3 infrastructure area enhances the practical value of SYN, boosting demand from organizations.
3. Technical accumulation signals from major exchanges
According to data from CoinGecko and Binance, SYN's trading volume has surged by more than 270% in the past 24 hours. After a period of adjustment and sideways movement around the support zone of $0.046 – $0.049, technical indicators such as the 200-day moving average (MA) have begun to trend upward, indicating strong buying pressure from "whales" on the Binance exchange.
$RIVER
$SENT
#GAINERS #FOMO
Here are the main reasons for this strong upward trend:
1. The resonance from the $10 billion AI Hub construction deal
One of the biggest psychological drivers comes from Synapse Data Center Inc. recently announcing plans to build a $10 billion AI data center in Alberta, Canada by the end of January 2026. Although this is a separate business entity, the name similarity and potential links in AI data infrastructure have caused speculative funds to flow strongly into the SYN token, as AI is currently the leading trend in the market.
2. Extensive integration with Filecoin (12/01/2026)
The Synapse ecosystem has just completed the integration of the software development kit (SDK) into Filecoin Onchain Cloud. This strategic move allows dApp developers to easily manage storage and automated payments through JavaScript. Expanding utility into the Web3 infrastructure area enhances the practical value of SYN, boosting demand from organizations.
3. Technical accumulation signals from major exchanges
According to data from CoinGecko and Binance, SYN's trading volume has surged by more than 270% in the past 24 hours. After a period of adjustment and sideways movement around the support zone of $0.046 – $0.049, technical indicators such as the 200-day moving average (MA) have begun to trend upward, indicating strong buying pressure from "whales" on the Binance exchange.
$RIVER
$SENT
#GAINERS #FOMO
Gold price update $XAU /USD on January 31, 2026
Global gold price:
According to Investing.com, gold XAU/USD is currently trading around 5,056 - 5,384 USD/ounce. On January 30, gold dropped sharply by about 4.74%, from an opening level of 5,308 USD down to 5,056 USD.
The daily fluctuation range is quite wide: the lowest is 4,951 USD and the highest reached 5,451 USD/ounce.
January 2026 developments:
Gold skyrocketed in January, from a level of 4,330 USD at the beginning of the month to nearly 5,600 USD - an increase of nearly 30% in just one month. This is an unprecedented record increase.
Domestic gold price (SJC):
According to VietNamNet, SJC gold price on January 31, 2026:
* Buying: 168,000,000 VND/tael
* Selling: 171,000,000 VND/tael
DOJI gold traded around 168.5 - 171.5 million VND/tael.
Commentary:
The gold market is experiencing extreme fluctuations with a large range. Investors need to be cautious in the context that prices may adjust after the hot increase.
$PAXG
$XAG
#XAU #PAXG
Global gold price:
According to Investing.com, gold XAU/USD is currently trading around 5,056 - 5,384 USD/ounce. On January 30, gold dropped sharply by about 4.74%, from an opening level of 5,308 USD down to 5,056 USD.
The daily fluctuation range is quite wide: the lowest is 4,951 USD and the highest reached 5,451 USD/ounce.
January 2026 developments:
Gold skyrocketed in January, from a level of 4,330 USD at the beginning of the month to nearly 5,600 USD - an increase of nearly 30% in just one month. This is an unprecedented record increase.
Domestic gold price (SJC):
According to VietNamNet, SJC gold price on January 31, 2026:
* Buying: 168,000,000 VND/tael
* Selling: 171,000,000 VND/tael
DOJI gold traded around 168.5 - 171.5 million VND/tael.
Commentary:
The gold market is experiencing extreme fluctuations with a large range. Investors need to be cautious in the context that prices may adjust after the hot increase.
$PAXG
$XAG
#XAU #PAXG
Causes of Silver Price Drop ($XAG ) Free Fall After Establishing All-Time High?
Below are the main reasons leading to this significant decline:
1. Nomination of a new Fed Chair and the recovery of the USD: President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the Chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed) to replace Jerome Powell is the primary "trigger". The market views Warsh as having a "hawkish" stance (favoring high interest rates), causing the USD to strengthen significantly. As the USD rises, commodities priced in this currency, such as silver, become expensive and face sell-offs.
2. Profit-taking pressure after the hot rally: In January 2026 alone, silver surged by 40-70%. This rapid growth has put the market in a state of "overheating" (frothy). When negative news appears, investors collectively take profits to secure gains, creating a domino effect of sell-offs.
3. Political risk cools down: The U.S. Congress reaching a preliminary agreement to avoid a government shutdown has reduced the demand for safe-haven investments in precious metals.
4. The resonance from gold prices: Gold also experienced its largest drop in decades as it fell from its peak of 5,600 USD. With its more volatile nature compared to gold, silver has been dragged down further in the wave of capital withdrawal from the precious metals group.
Despite the significant drop, many experts believe this is a necessary technical correction after a "bubble"-like growth phase.
$XAU
$PAXG
#XAU #TradFi
Below are the main reasons leading to this significant decline:
1. Nomination of a new Fed Chair and the recovery of the USD: President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the Chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed) to replace Jerome Powell is the primary "trigger". The market views Warsh as having a "hawkish" stance (favoring high interest rates), causing the USD to strengthen significantly. As the USD rises, commodities priced in this currency, such as silver, become expensive and face sell-offs.
2. Profit-taking pressure after the hot rally: In January 2026 alone, silver surged by 40-70%. This rapid growth has put the market in a state of "overheating" (frothy). When negative news appears, investors collectively take profits to secure gains, creating a domino effect of sell-offs.
3. Political risk cools down: The U.S. Congress reaching a preliminary agreement to avoid a government shutdown has reduced the demand for safe-haven investments in precious metals.
4. The resonance from gold prices: Gold also experienced its largest drop in decades as it fell from its peak of 5,600 USD. With its more volatile nature compared to gold, silver has been dragged down further in the wave of capital withdrawal from the precious metals group.
Despite the significant drop, many experts believe this is a necessary technical correction after a "bubble"-like growth phase.
$XAU
$PAXG
#XAU #TradFi
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