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Tom Lee says markets may suffer a painful 2026 downturn before rebounding.

Danielle du Toit
January 21, 2026

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Tom Lee says markets may suffer a painful 2026 downturn before rebounding.

Tom Lee warned that both crypto and equity markets could face a sharp and “painful” downturn in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and political fragmentation, before rebounding strongly toward the end of the year.
Lee expects US stocks could see a 15%–20% correction in the near term, but believes a more dovish Federal Reserve, the end of quantitative tightening, and policy-driven sector rotation could support a strong finish to 2026.
For Bitcoin, Lee still expects a new all-time high in 2026, arguing that a fresh record would signal the market has fully absorbed the impact of the Oct. 10 crash.

Coinbase launched “NBA Rookie Firsts,” a new NBA-focused content series.

Coinbase has launched “NBA Rookie Firsts,” a four-part premium content series for the 2025–26 season that expands its long-running partnership with the NBA.
The series follows the defining milestones of an NBA rookie season, focusing on how first-year players handle pressure, attention, and growing influence.
The first episode spotlights rookie Kon Knueppel, and explored how increased visibility reshapes his daily life and decision-making as he transitions into the professional league.

Peter Schiff warns that rising debt, inflation, and a weakening dollar could trigger stagflation and a severe downturn.

Peter Schiff warned that prolonged low interest rates, rising national debt, inflation pressures, and fading confidence in the US dollar could lead to stagflation, capital flight from U.S. assets, and what he describes as a potential “historic economic collapse.”.
From a crypto perspective, Schiff argues that a weakening dollar and flight to hard assets like gold and silver are not bullish for Bitcoin, and claims that strength in precious metals signals deeper financial stress that undermines Bitcoin’s “digital gold” narrative.
While Schiff correctly flagged risks ahead of the 2008 financial crisis, many analysts view his current outlook as consistently perma-bearish—particularly on crypto.

House of Doge plans to launch Such, a Dogecoin payments app aimed at everyday commerce.

House of Doge has announced the development of Such, a mobile application designed to enable everyday Dogecoin payments, combining self-custody tools with integrated commerce features to connect crypto holders directly with merchants.
The project is a strategic effort by the Dogecoin Foundation’s corporate entity to expand Dogecoin’s use beyond speculative trading.
Such is scheduled for release in the first half of 2026 following a closed beta period.

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