# DADS - Daily Crypto Briefing

> January 10, 2026 - This is boring, but a lot is happening

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**Published on:** 2026-01-10
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Today feels like a relief rally, not a resolution. A cooler jobs print and a key index decision around MicroStrategy put a temporary floor under the market, keeping Bitcoin from slipping decisively below $90K. But the bigger tension hasn’t gone away — retail optimism vs institutional selling is still the story.SubscribeShareMarket SnapshotBitcoin: $90,881 (+0.7%)Ethereum: $3,110 (-1.6%)Total Market Cap: $3.12TBTC Dominance: 58.5%Fear & Greed: 40 (Fear)This is still a cautious environment, despite today’s bounce.Macro Check: Jobs DataUnemployment: 4.4% (better than expected)Payrolls: +50K jobs (slightly light, but stable)This confirms a “low-hire, low-fire” labor market. No imminent recession signal — but also no urgency for the Fed to cut rates. Odds of a January rate cut dropped to ~5%. Translation: the panic got dialed back, not erased.The Real Headline: MicroStrategy & MSCIA lot of noise today about S&P 500 inclusion — but the actual market mover was MSCI. MSCI confirmed it will not exclude digital asset treasury companies (like MSTR) from its major global indices in the February review. That matters because:It prevented an estimated $8.8B in forced sellingIt removed a structural downside riskIt acted as a relief valve for both MSTR and Bitcoin sentimentMicroStrategy didn’t make the S&P 500 this cycle — the committee is still hesitant about BTC-heavy balance sheets — but avoiding forced selling mattered more than inclusion.ETF Flows & LeverageBTC ETFs: ~$1.13B in net outflows this weekInstitutions are clearly rotating out of the New Year pumpLiquidations (24h): ~$260METH leverage remains skewed long, making it vulnerable if BTC loses supportThis is not a clean risk-on setup yet.Big Picture$90K BTC is the line in the sandHolding this level through the weekend mattersA sweep toward the ~$88.5K CME gap is still possible without breaking structureThis feels like range behavior, not trend confirmation.$DADSDEFISPACEEyeing some token burn experiements soonConsolidating funds and moving wallets soon Still want to establish a new liquidity pool on Uniswap, possibly paired with cbbThis feels like range behavior, not trend confirmation. How I’m Thinking About ItRelief ≠ reversalStructure > headlinesLiquidity > narrativesI’m watching positioning, not predictions.SubscribeIf you want these notes in real time, they usually show up first here: 📢 Telegram: https://t.me/DADSDefiSpace More context, frameworks, and longer write-ups live at: 🌐 https://www.dadsdefispace.org Educational only. Manage your own risk. Everything here is optional and subject to change.About me: I'm Kevin — a teacher by profession, a father by choice, and a crypto enthusiast by passion. I'm here to educate and empower anyone excited to explore the powerful opportunities in DeFi and crypto markets. Let’s grow together toward real financial freedom! 🚀 Ready to take your crypto and DeFi journey to the next level? 🚀 I’d love to hear your thoughts — drop your questions or comments below and join the conversation! Let’s build wealth together, one smart move at a time. 💬 DISCLAIMER: The information shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or tax advice. These are solely my opinions; I am not a licensed financial advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies and DeFi assets involves substantial risk and may result in capital loss. Always do your own research.

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