Singapore equities saw mixed moves on Thursday, with selective strength among blue chips while REITs showed sharper volatility. STI Top Gainers Top Performer: Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd (J36. SG) +2.21% to S$76.31 Other notable gainers: Thai Beverage PCL +1.14% Wilmar International Ltd +1.08% Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd +1.07% Seatrium Ltd +0.84% Key Point: Jardine Matheson led STI gains, reflecting strength in regional conglomerates. STI Top Losers DFI Retail Group Holdings Ltd (D01. SG) -5.26% to S$4.50 Other laggards included: UOL Group Ltd -2.81% Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd -1.47% Genting Singapore Ltd -1.47% SATS Ltd -1.08% REITs Movers Top Gainers BHG Retai...
Bitcoin’s Rally Stalls Amid Market Uncertainty
- Bitcoin (BTC/USD) hit an all-time high of $109,225 on Jan. 20 following Trump’s inauguration, fueled by hopes of deregulation and a U.S. bitcoin reserve.
- Since then, BTC has fallen over 20% to $87,080, with a 7.3% drop on Tuesday alone.
- Support levels now sit at $70,000 - $75,000, according to market analysts.
What’s Driving the Decline?
Regulatory Uncertainty:
- Optimism over a Trump-led pro-crypto environment has been priced in, but no concrete policy changes have materialized.
- A crypto working group has been formed but won’t submit recommendations for another 180 days.
Scandals & Hacks:
- Argentina’s President Javier Milei faced backlash after a meme coin he promoted, Libra, crashed.
- Bybit, a top crypto exchange, suffered a $1.4 billion hack, raising security concerns.
Trump’s Trade Policies & Inflation Fears:
- New tariff threats—especially on semiconductors to China—could fuel inflation, impacting risk assets like crypto.
- Investors are seeing “bitter medicine” (tariffs, layoffs) but no “spoonful of sugar” (tax cuts, deregulation) yet.
Outlook: Can Bitcoin Recover?
- Bitcoin’s next rally depends on clear crypto-friendly policies from Trump’s administration.
- If market uncertainty persists, BTC could test the $70K-$75K range in the coming weeks.
Summary:
- Bitcoin tumbles 20% from its peak, falling below $87K due to regulatory uncertainty and macroeconomic concerns.
- Crypto market hit by scandals & security breaches, shaking investor confidence.
- Trump’s tariffs & inflation fears weigh on risk assets, contributing to Bitcoin’s pullback.
- Future price action hinges on clear regulatory steps from the administration.
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