2026-01-16 18:25:29

Bitcoin continues to set the tone for markets heading into 2026. Alongside traditional assets, we're seeing oil and the Russell 2000 (IWM) establish themselves as key trend indicators this year. Whether you're tracking crypto or broader market movements, these three are worth monitoring closely as they often signal shifts in risk appetite and investor sentiment across different asset classes.

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FastLeaver

· 9h ago

BTC is once again setting the trend; this routine is the same every year... It's one thing for oil prices and the Russell 2000 to follow suit, but the real secret to making money still depends on on-chain data.

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AirdropHunterKing

· 17h ago

The dog whale is manipulating the market again. When Bitcoin moves, oil prices follow suit. I've seen this trick too many times.

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LiquidityWhisperer

· 17h ago

BTC continues to be the leader as always, but the recent follow-up by oil prices and small-cap stocks is quite interesting.

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DAOdreamer

· 17h ago

Bitcoin is still the big brother, oil prices and the Russell 2000 are also getting restless. Focusing on these three this year won't be wrong.

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FreeMinter

· 17h ago

Bitcoin is still leading the way, while oil prices and the Russell 2000 are just following along. It feels like this year, these three guys are the ones playing the game.

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HypotheticalLiquidator

· 17h ago

Bitcoin leads the market, no doubt, but I pay more attention to the value of oil prices and the Russell 2000 as deleveraging signals... Once they collapse in the same direction, a chain reaction of liquidations will follow.

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