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19 Jan 2026, 11:48
Trump’s renewed tariff threats take over World Economic Forum agenda
Political leaders, corporate executives, and policy influencers will meet at the Swiss resort town of Davos. However, the World Economic Forum’s convergence this year could be overshadowed by trade tariff threats from US President Donald Trump on European allies. Over the weekend, Donald Trump said the United States could impose import tariffs on a group of European countries if Greenland negotiations fail to produce an agreement. A 10% tariff would take effect from February on goods imported from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and Britain. The POTUS said the levy would go up to 25% from June 1 should talks over Greenland break down. Trump is slated to address the forum later this week. Organizers have confirmed that the United States is sending Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. US tariff threats cause the euro and pound to weaken against the dollar Trump’s tariff threats have reverberated through financial markets, weakening the euro and the British pound against the US dollar in Monday morning’s trading session. Several economists believe the trade conflict could hurt export-heavy economies like the United Kingdom and Germany. EUROSTOXX 50 futures and Germany’s DAX futures both dropped 1.1%, while Japan’s Nikkei index fell 1% in Asia as traders digested the implications of a possible trade showdown. “Hopes that the tariff situation has calmed down for this year have been dashed for now, and we find ourselves in the same situation as last spring,” said Berenberg chief economist Holger Schmieding. In London, ministers said they wanted to avoid a spiral of retaliation to keep the UK’s trade agreements with Washington, reached last year, intact. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is scheduled to attend the forum on Tuesday, where she is expected to hold talks with counterparts and business leaders on the sidelines. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she had raised her objections directly with the US president and told him tariffs are a “mistake.” “I wanted to tell you that the provision for an increase in tariffs against those nations that have chosen to contribute to Greenland’s security is, in my opinion, a mistake, and obviously, I do not agree with it. I agree with what Donald Trump said a few hours ago, to whom I spoke my mind and heard the NATO Secretary General confirm to me a job that NATO is starting to do from this point of view,” Meloni said. Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, representing the country with sovereignty over Greenland, told the BBC that there was a “fundamental disagreement” with the United States during their talks at the White House last week. Rasmussen said the US president was insisting on “conquering” Greenland, a position his country is vehemently against. “We made it very, very clear that this is not in the interest of Denmark. It’s productive to start discussions at a high level,” he surmised. Other European Union member states have coined the tariff threats “economic blackmail,” with French delegates saying on Sunday that Europe could escalate the tussle if necessary. Liberation day jitters crawl back into European business sentiment Much like Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs in April 2025, which also caused a price slump in crypto and global markets, Bitcoin has shed over 2% of its price and dropped back down to $92,900. US markets are closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, in early Asian trading, stock futures were down 0.7%, while 10-year futures edged higher by a percentage point. Trump has also insinuated he may intervene in unrest in Iran, which may have compounded investor unease and pushed gold a step closer to its all-time high, now changing hands at $4,670. Some analysts note that markets have adapted to a steady stream of geopolitical shocks, and investors may have learned to discount the most extreme outcomes. “Investor sentiment is that Trump just won’t be able to do all of the things that he talks about, and that won’t move the needle on asset prices,” said Fordham Global Foresight founder Tina Fordham. Sharpen your strategy with mentorship + daily ideas - 30 days free access to our trading program
19 Jan 2026, 11:46
Bitcoin Stays Cautiosly Optimistic, Waiting for $101.5K Break
Bitcoin at Key Resistance: Cautiously Optimistic Amid Market Divergence Bitcoin faces a pivotal moment as it hovers near key technical levels. Crypto Convicted notes its weekly 21 and 50 SMAs are in a crossover zone, raising death cross concerns. However, robust institutional buying last week has eased short-term bearish pressure, underscoring market resilience amid growing $150,000 target optimism. Well, the $101,500 level, aligned with the weekly 21 SMA, marks a key resistance , termed by Crypto Convicted as the 'dividing line between bullish and bearish trends.' A sustained break above could cement confidence in Bitcoin’s uptrend. Currently at $93,089 per CoinCodex data, BTC remains below this threshold but shows structural strength. On-chain data shows long-term holders are accumulating, while miners maintain strong positions post-halving, easing supply pressure and signaling potential bullish momentum. On the other hand, short-term indicators signal caution among retail investors. The Short-Term Holder SOPR (STH) shows increasing fear, with holders selling at a loss despite Bitcoin’s 2024–2025 uptrend of higher highs and higher lows. Over the past 70 days, consistent retail selling has tempered market enthusiasm. Late last year, STH fell to 0.98, its lowest since November 2022, when BTC traded near $16,000, highlighting near-extreme fear. Meanwhile, Arkham reports large exchange outflows and circulating claims of 22,918 BTC sold. Why does this matter? Well, Bitcoin sits at a pivotal juncture, with strong institutional accumulation and long-term holder resilience signaling a bullish foundation, while retail caution and short-term selling highlight lingering uncertainty. Technical and on-chain data confirm structural strength, but investor psychology remains tentative. Crypto Convicted emphasizes the $101,500 resistance as a key level, its breach could trigger a surge toward new highs, while failure may lead to further consolidation. Monitoring both macro trends and short-term on-chain signals is crucial to anticipate Bitcoin’s next move. Conclusion Bitcoin shows a market in transition because strong institutional accumulation and long-term holder resilience support a bullish structure, but ongoing retail caution and short-term selling keep volatility high. The $101,500 resistance is a critical test, breaking it could spark fresh momentum, while rejection may extend consolidation.
19 Jan 2026, 11:45
XRP Whales Bet Big on Regulatory Clarity as Analysts Predict 5000% Rally and Massive Mainstream Integration
Market analyst Ali Martinez says whale purchases exceeded 50 million XRP in the past week, coinciding with whale activity reaching a three-month peak, evidence of increased institutional faith and a shift toward long-term holding. This surge in XRP accumulation comes as Congress advances the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, potentially eliminating XRP’s biggest hurdle in
19 Jan 2026, 11:37
Cardano Breakout Incoming — Cup-and-Handle May Trigger Move to $2.9 as CME Plans ADA Futures
A decisive move above $0.423 could trigger a rally toward $0.517, signaling renewed momentum if the handle’s rim is broken on strong volume.
19 Jan 2026, 11:31
Three reasons why Ethereum price remains bullish above $3,000
Despite Ether’s rejection from $3,400, data suggested that ETH price could see a sustained recovery over the next few weeks, as long as a key support level held.
19 Jan 2026, 11:30
XRP Price Could Surge Another 30% If This Trend Is Confirmed
Crypto analyst ChartNerd has raised the possibility of the XRP price recording another 30% surge from its current level. This comes even as the altcoin risks erasing its year-to-date (YTD) gains due to the recent crypto market crash. How The XRP Price Could Rally To $2.70 In an X post, ChartNerd stated that a potential XRP price rally to $2.70 is a possibility in the near term if the altcoin can hold the Fib support targets and mark a higher low. He highlighted three Fib support levels, including the 0.5 at $2, 0.618 at $1.99, and 0.786 at $1.89. He noted that the $2.70 was the base of the descending triangle, around the area where XRP broke down from following the October 10 crypto crash last year. Related Reading: XRP Wave C Push On The Way: What Could Send Price Below $2? ChartNerd also explained that the XRP price was currently in a falling wedge breakout pattern and that this typically leads to rallies as high as where the coin had broken down. As such, in this case, XRP could reach the descending triangle resistance at $2.70. The crypto analyst had also highlighted bullish fundamentals that could drive the rally toward this target. This includes Ripple’s alleged ties to South Korea’s tokenized infrastructure and projected major expansion for XRP. However, it is worth mentioning that the XRP price is also at risk of a further decline amid the latest crypto market crash, led by Bitcoin. BTC has dropped to as low as $92,000 in the last 24 hours, forcing XRP to crash below the psychological $2 level. This crash has occurred on the back of the latest Trump tariffs on some European nations over the U.S. proposed takeover of Greenland. The EU is weighing retaliatory tariffs, which could escalate this into another full-blown trade war. The Crash Could Be A “Blessing In Disguise” In another X post, ChartNerd suggested that the recent XRP price crash could be a blessing in disguise. This came as the analyst alluded to the $1.80 liquidity pocket on the monthly heatmap. He noted that this latest drawdown has swept the altcoin into that exact sell-side liquidity, a move which ChartNerd described as a clarity response. ChartNerd also suggested that the XRP price is likely a minor setback rather than a major retracement. He noted that although altcoins are taking hefty hits, Bitcoin hasn’t lost any key structure and that all he sees is “opportunity” until the trendline is invalidated. As such, XRP could see a bounce if BTC successfully defends this trendline. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Just Entered Neutral State – What This Means At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.96, down over 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
