Markets enter tight consolidation Friday as Bitcoin holds $90.2K (+0.3%), Ethereum $3,089 (-0.8%). CRITICAL PATTERN: Current range-bound action mirrors April 2025 consolidation that preceded record $126K run. ETF outflows total $1.13B over 3 days, BUT this is ACCUMULATION not capitulation—thin liquidity creating choppy price action while institutions position. Key catalysts: Senate CLARITY Act vote Jan 15th, NFP jobs data today, and 50-day time-based capitulation nearing completion. Technical setup: BTC testing critical $90K-$91K support with $93K-$95K resistance. THESIS: Consolidation ending, explosive Q1 breakout loading.

The short squeeze we foresaw (refer to Friday’s note). Bitcoin at $91,300 (+4% week)—two-week high. Ethereum at $3,150 (+7% week), strong momentum building. Solana $132 (+8% week). The BOLLINGER BANDS SQUEEZE RESOLVED BULLISH exactly as predicted Friday. This is THE confirmation.

U.S. military action in Venezuela triggered a MASSIVE short squeeze as crypto proved its ACTUAL utility—capital flight, sanctions resistance, sovereignty hedge. BTC dipped to $89K, recovered to $91.3K in <24 hours.

Index surged from 10 (Extreme Fear) to 40 in 48 hours. Shorts positioned for further breakdown got absolutely CRUSHED. Liquidation cascade above $90K added rocket fuel.

Fundstrat's Leaked Bearish 2026 Outlook: Circulating internal report warns of 'meaningful drawdown' in H1 2026, with downside targets: BTC $60K-$65K, ETH $1,800-$2,000, SOL $50-$75. This contradicts Managing Partner Tom Lee's public statements predicting BTC $250K. The divergence highlights unprecedented uncertainty among major research firms.

Broad Altcoins: High emissions, limited retail participation, weak institutional demand. Altseason unlikely in 2025 or 2026. DeFi Governance: Aave disputes raise concerns about token value accrual. ETH Value Capture: Debate whether Ethereum becomes 'boring infrastructure' where apps capture value vs. ETH holders.