2026-01-20 04:30:44

Recently, the global financial markets have been volatile. Trump announced tariffs on European countries related to the Greenland dispute, with tariffs starting at 10% from February 1, 2026, and rising to 25% after six months on June 1. This news triggered a collective decline in European stock markets, with safe-haven funds flooding in, causing precious metal prices to break historical highs.

At the same time, the US stock market is also brewing changes. The New York Stock Exchange is advancing the construction of a 24-hour trading platform, which means that in the future, US stocks and ETFs may achieve continuous trading, potentially rewriting the trading rhythm for investors.

Interestingly, over the past three months, more than $400 billion has been continuously invested in US stock ETFs through channels like 401k retirement accounts and pension funds, mainly focusing on large-cap and technology-weighted assets. This capital flow reflects a widespread market optimism for a soft landing of the economy, declining interest rates, and AI growth trends.

The correlation between traditional finance and crypto assets is also deepening. BlackRock’s iShares ETF has publicly disclosed holdings of Bitcoin treasury company stocks, totaling $471 million, accounting for 3.3% of the fund’s net asset value. This indicates that institutional capital is increasingly deploying into the crypto ecosystem.

However, while the IMF has raised its global growth forecast for this year from 3.1% to 3.3%, it also warned that trade barriers and geopolitical conflicts could become drag factors for economic growth, especially mentioning potential pressures on US inflation and interest rate policies. Oxford Economics further released a report stating that if tariffs between the US and Europe expand, global GDP growth could fall to 2.6%, the lowest since the 2009 financial crisis.

On-chain data shows that BitMine recently added over 86,000 ETH to staking, with total staked ETH approaching 1.77 million, and the staking scale continues to expand.

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SeeYouInFourYears

· 9h ago

The Greenland tariff issue is really outrageous, with 25% directly maxed out? Europe is getting worried. 24-hour trading is here, even during sleep hours, keeping an eye on the market—this is self-torture. $400 billion is being poured into US stock ETFs; the big players still believe in a soft landing. BlackRock has even started buying Bitcoin Treasury stocks; institutions are taking this seriously this time. But the IMF warning is not baseless; if the 2.6% bottom line is really hit, it will explode. ETH staking is close to 1.77 million coins; on-chain activity has never stopped, and no one can stop this pace.

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MetaverseHobo

· 9h ago

Can Greenland even be linked to tariffs? Trump's imagination is really incredible. Anyway, gold has hit new highs again and again. 24-hour trading? Then wouldn't I have to monitor the market 24/7... No, actually, this makes it more fair. Four trillion dollars invested in US stock ETFs, all betting on a soft landing. Let's see if it can actually land. BlackRock only spent a little over $400 million buying shares in Bitcoin companies. That's the real arbitrage strategy. The IMF's words sound nice, but basically they're just afraid of a trade war. Global GDP could be cut in half to 2.6%, which would be a real crash. ETH staking is almost at 1.8 million, and staking is slowly accumulating, maximizing stability. Institutions are all deploying in crypto, while we're still buying at the bottom, haha. If the US and Europe go to war, the first to suffer will be Europe. We'll just watch and eat popcorn. After tariffs rise to 25%, does Europe still have a way out... Precious metals continue to surge.

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LayerZeroHero

· 9h ago

Greenland tax war this trick, big funds are starting to buy the dip in gold again, traditional finance really needs to embrace crypto to survive Traditional finance has become timid, BlackRock's move is a good show, institutions are quietly accumulating Tariffs raised to 25%? Europe must be suffering, but precious metals are thriving $400 billion in US stock ETFs, these pension fund managers are really optimistic about AI Gold breaking new highs is just the beginning, there are more exciting things to come 24-hour trading in US stocks? Wake up everyone, this is a new way to harvest retail investors BitMine staking ETH hits a new record, on-chain data is the real truth, don’t be scared by macro fears BlackRock holding Bitcoin concept stocks, what does this mean? The game rules for institutions have changed Lowest level since 2009? It was about time for adjustments, an era of survival of the fittest IMF raising expectations and issuing warnings again, is this saying "make quick money while you can"?

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ruggedNotShrugged

· 10h ago

Greece's tariffs are escalating, Europe is going to suffer, and gold is about to surge again. Should we increase our holdings in tech stocks again tomorrow? 400 billion flowing into US stock ETFs, this wave is truly different. BlackRock has even bought into Bitcoin companies, institutions are serious now. The IMF says GDP might drop to 2.6%... Wow, that's a bit uncertain. ETH staking has reached 1.77 million coins, and this chain is still alive. The trade war is getting more intense, feels like the whole world is betting on a hard landing. The 24-hour trading thing... not sure if it's good news or a trap.

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RugPullProphet

· 10h ago

Greenland tariffs are really incredible; real estate developers are constantly thinking about buying and buying. Tariffs won't be implemented until 2026? Then I still have a year and a half for speculation. BlackRock invested 470 million in Bitcoin Treasury; institutions are really starting to get active. 24-hour trading is here, now retail investors can stay up all night losing money just like institutions. IMF raised expectations and warned about risks, a typical case of waving a sword while saying everything is fine. ETH staking has exceeded 1.77 million? That number is really still rising... Europe has probably chickened out this time; breaking new highs in precious metals—what does that say, big brother? 400 billion invested in ETFs—are they betting on a soft landing or making a final desperate struggle? Tariff conflict expanding and dropping to 2.6%? That’s truly a new limit since 2009.

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ApeWithAPlan

· 10h ago

Precious metals hit a new high, I knew risk aversion was coming. The Greenland incident is really damn outrageous. A bunch of black swans, and the US stock market still dares to trade 24 hours? Bold enough. 400 billion invested in US stock ETFs, institutions are optimistic about a soft landing? I feel a bit skeptical. BlackRock has even jumped into Bitcoin, traditional finance is really starting to play matchmaker randomly. IMF said one thing, Oxford said another, it's a tug of war. Anyway, I still remain optimistic about on-chain opportunities. ETH staking volume is increasing again, this is real growth, much more reliable than those predictions. Tariffs keep coming back and forth, but in the end, retail wallets are the ones hurt. Forget it, I’m not watching anymore.

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