After weeks of range bound trading around the holidays, digital asset markets kicked off the year with Bitcoin rallying to $94K and the total market cap approaching $3.3T. Crypto remained resilient despite geopolitical escalations following US military operations in Venezuela, a move that would typically weigh on risk assets. Digital assets appear to be making up lost ground, with precious metals like Gold and Silver surging into year end. Additionally, strength in pockets of altcoins suggests increased risk appetite, with potential for near-term volatility across global markets as geopolitical developments unfold. ... (full story)