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Peter Brandt forecasts Bitcoin will not reach $200,000 until late 2029, extending the timeline beyond industry predictions. An early Bitcoin holder linked to Owen Gunden has transferred 11,000 BTC valued at approximately $1.3 billion to exchanges since late October, according to Arkham Intelligence. The movements potentially mark a complete exit from holdings accumulated since 2011.

Tether has accumulated more than 100 tons of physical gold, contributing to tightened global supply as prices climbed over 50% to approximately $4,080 per ounce in 2025, according to Jefferies. The stablecoin issuer added roughly 26 tons in Q3 alone, representing about 2% of total quarterly demand. Analysts at the investment bank say the buying activity has materially influenced market dynamics alongside central bank flows.

Strategy faces potential outflows of up to $11.6 billion if MSCI and other index providers exclude Bitcoin treasury companies from equity benchmarks, according to JPMorgan analysis released Thursday. The Virginia-based firm's stock fell 5.1% to $177.13, extending its monthly decline beyond 40%. MSCI is reviewing a proposal to remove companies where digital assets represent at least 50% of holdings, with a final decision expected January 15.

Michael Saylor's Strategy faces potential removal from major stock indexes including MSCI USA and Nasdaq 100, JPMorgan analysts said. Exclusion from MSCI alone could trigger up to $2.8 billion in outflows, with passive funds holding nearly $9 billion in market exposure to the company. Index providers are expected to decide by Jan. 15.

Dogecoin has retreated to the $0.15 support level, a threshold traders view as pivotal for determining the memecoin's near-term direction. The token dropped nearly 9% over seven days amid broader market volatility, with Bitcoin falling below $90,000. Technical indicators show DOGE consolidating above key Fibonacci support, though bearish momentum persists with RSI near 39.

Zcash (ZEC) gained 12% in 24 hours to reclaim $670 after falling to approximately $548 on Monday. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency has risen over 1,500% year-to-date and 175% in the past month. Technical analysts are monitoring an inverse head and shoulders formation with resistance at $690, which could indicate further gains if confirmed.

Bitcoin is consolidating near $92,000 as selling pressure persists and market anxiety remains elevated. The Mean Reversion Oscillator has generated its first green oversold bar in months, a pattern that has historically coincided with cyclical bottoms during bull markets, according to analyst On-Chain Mind. The indicator measures price deviation from cyclical averages and has previously signaled accumulation zones when entering oversold territory while holding above the 35 line.

Bitcoin has traded below $100,000 for eight consecutive days, dropping to $92,229 amid heavy selling pressure. Large holders offloaded 9,878 BTC worth $902.7 million in 24 hours. Technical indicators point to continued bearish momentum and rising volatility, with the asset vulnerable to further losses toward $88,000.

An early Bitcoin holder sold $1.3 billion worth of BTC on November 20, data show. The same wallet subsequently transferred an additional $230 million in Bitcoin to Kraken exchange. Bitcoin has dropped 2.46% to $86,530, returning to levels last recorded in April.

Bitcoin fell below $90,000 this week, reaching $86,681 for the first time in seven months. The decline came alongside more than $250 million in crypto liquidations and a reversal in equity markets from session highs into negative territory.