The cryptocurrency market has entered a sharp correction phase this Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as a perfect storm of geopolitical tension and macroeconomic de-risking takes hold.
The downturn was catalyzed by escalating trade friction between the U.S. and the EU, specifically regarding new tariff threats and the EU’s potential activation of its "anti-coercion tool."
Adding weight to the bearish sentiment, billionaire investor Ray Dalio issued a sobering warning at a global summit, stating that the world has entered a "new phase of financial conflict" where geopolitical disputes are now directly impacting capital flows and sovereign asset allocations. This "safe-haven repricing" has seen institutional investors pull a staggering $713 million from U.S. Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in a single day—the largest outflow event since late 2025.
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