According to @AltcoinDaily, President Donald Trump’s crypto Executive Director said the U.S. government has not sold any Bitcoin forfeited by Samourai Wallet and will instead add the coins to a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Source: Altcoin Daily on X, Jan 16, 2026. For traders, this signals no imminent government disposal from this tranche, reducing expected near-term BTC sell pressure tied to the Samourai case. Source: Altcoin Daily on X, Jan 16, 2026. The update shifts focus to government holdings policy and reserve management as potential drivers of BTC liquidity and price narrative. Source: Altcoin Daily on X, Jan 16, 2026.

According to Binance Research, markets are pricing in faster rate cuts for 2026, signaling a key macro backdrop that they are tracking for crypto market positioning. According to Binance Research, a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve narrative is gaining traction and is included in their market monitoring. According to Binance Research, six stablecoins have crossed the 1B mark and the ecosystem is expanding despite the recent dip, underscoring on-chain liquidity conditions. According to Binance Research, January is being examined as a potential turning point for crypto in their Monthly Market Insights, with emphasis on macro policy and stablecoin capitalization. According to Binance Research, these factors collectively frame their January market view for crypto allocation and risk management.

According to Crypto Rover, Deutsche Bank has likened Bitcoin to gold, emphasizing its value as a digital store of wealth. Additionally, the bank suggested that a US strategic Bitcoin reserve could establish international standards, signaling a significant step towards global adoption of cryptocurrency.