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Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith initiates coverage on MDU Resources Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDU#NYSE">MDU</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $18.

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Jefferies analyst James Heaney maintains AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $400 to $425.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on AppLovin, Raises Price Target to $425

Guggenheim analyst Michael Schmidt maintains SpringWorks Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWTX#NASDAQ">SWTX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $80 to $78.

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Unease about inflation's persistence and potential policy shifts under a new White House administration dominated the Federal Reserve's December meeting, leaving policymakers divided on the pace <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">of future rate adjustments.</a>
Minutes from the Dec. 18 Federal Reserve meeting that were released Wednesday paint a cautious picture of the central bank's outlook on inflation and interest rates.
The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points at the meeting, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.25%-4.5%, and emphasized the path ahead would require a delicate balance between curbing inflation and supporting economic growth.
&#8220;Participants indicated that the Committee was at or near the point at which it would be appropriate to slow the pace of policy easing,&#8221; according to the Fed&#8217;s December minutes. 
The minutes also highlight rising uncertainty about inflation and the broader economy, particularly as fiscal and trade policies face potential shifts under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Is Inflation Anxiety Rising Again?</h3>
While inflation has shown signs of moderating, "recent higher-than-expected readings on inflation" suggest it could take longer to return to the 2% target, the minutes say.
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack was the sole dissenting vote against an interest rate cut in December, favoring an unchanged rate target of 4.5%-4.75%.
Hammack indicated "uneven progress" toward the Fed's inflation target, alongside robust labor market and economic conditions, as key reasons not to cut interest rates further.
The prospect of significant policy shifts under Trump has left Fed officials navigating uncharted waters. Key campaign promises, such as reworking trade agreements, imposing tariffs and enacting tax reform, could have sweeping impacts on the U.S. economy, particularly on inflation.
"A number of participants indicated they had incorporated placeholder assumptions regarding potential trade and immigration policy changes into their projections," the minutes state, highlighting the Fed's uncertainty about the fiscal environment ahead.
"The effects of potential changes in trade and immigration policy suggested that the process [of reaching the 2% inflation target] could take longer than previously anticipated," the minutes say.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Inflation, Economic Projections Adjusted</h3>
The Fed updated its economic projections at the December meeting, and they showed a slower pace of cuts through 2025.
The central bank now projects two 25-basis-point rate reductions next year, down from the four forecasted in September. By the end of 2025, the federal funds rate is expected to hover around 3.9%, with a further decline to 3.4% in 2026.
Notably, the Fed raised its inflation forecasts. Headline Personal Consumption Expenditure inflation for 2025 is now expected to reach 2.5% compared to a prior estimate of 2.1%. Core PCE inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is projected at 2.5%, up from 2.2%.
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Markets showed muted responses to the Fed minutes, suggesting the hawkish tone from the December meeting had already been priced in by investors.
The U.S. dollar index – as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – held steady at the 109 level, maintaining its 0.4% intraday gain.
Equities experienced a modest relief rally, with the S&amp;P 500, tracked by SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), reversing earlier losses to trade marginally higher for the session.
Treasury yields were largely unchanged. The 10-year yield hovered at 4.69%, while the 30-year yield remained stable at 4.93%, signaling little movement in bond markets.
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Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris maintains Warner Music Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMG#NASDAQ">WMG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $44 to $40.

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On Tuesday, Alger launched the Alger Russell Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INVN#NYSE">INVN</a>), another addition to its lineup of funds aiming to cash in on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/etf">transformative market opportunities. </a>
The <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alger-and-ftse-russell-launch-the-alger-russell-innovation-etf-ticker-invn-to-capture-the-next-wave-of-market-disruptors-302342157.html">ETF </a>comes with an expense ratio of 0.55% and mirrors the Alger Russell Innovation Index, which focuses on innovative underdogs with high potential. At least 80% of the fund&#8217;s total assets are invested in securities of the Alger Russell Innovation Index, according to the fund&#8217;s prospectus.
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The index uses a quantitative methodology to identify innovation-driven equities, shortlists them based on lower cash flow margins and then ranks them based on research and development expenditures. The top 50 companies on this ranking are then selected, with each stock constituting around 2% of the portfolio.
Brad Neuman, CFA, Alger's Director of Market Strategy, thinks that this approach could bring innovation &#8220;out of the shadow of financial statements&#8221; and into accessible investment instruments.
The launch of INVN makes it the sixth Alger ETF available on U.S. markets. Among its other offerings, the Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRTY#NYSE">FRTY</a>) stands out with over $70 million in assets under management.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on CVS Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CVS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 17 uncommon options trades for CVS Health.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 52% bullish and 47%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $853,576, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $1,325,759.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $45.0 to $65.0 for CVS Health over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in CVS Health's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to CVS Health's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $45.0 to $65.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>CVS Health Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736364670_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.68</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>$1.62</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$567.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$365.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>391</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$223.1K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>224</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$161.9K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>674</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.15</td>
<td>$9.15</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$154.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>730</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About CVS Health</h3>
CVS Health offers a diverse set of healthcare services. Its roots are in its retail pharmacy operations, where it operates over 9,000 stores primarily in the us. CVS is also a large pharmacy benefit manager (acquired through Caremark), processing about 2 billion adjusted claims annually. It also operates a top-tier health insurer (acquired through Aetna) where it serves about 26 million medical members. The company's recent acquisition of Oak Street adds primary care services to the mix, which could have significant synergies with all its existing business lines.
In light of the recent options history for CVS Health, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>CVS Health's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,320,414, the price of CVS is up by 0.02%, reaching $45.79.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 35 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About CVS Health</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $60.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on CVS Health, maintaining a target price of $60. 
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Guggenheim analyst Joseph Osha initiates coverage on MasTec (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $195.

Guggenheim Initiates Coverage On MasTec with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $195

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in CSCO often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Cisco Systems. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 30% bullish and 70% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $59,696, and 9 calls, totaling $725,211.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $55.0 to $62.5 for Cisco Systems over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Cisco Systems's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Cisco Systems's whale activity within a strike price range from $55.0 to $62.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Cisco Systems Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736364664_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$396.0K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$63.5K</td>
<td>590</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$61.5K</td>
<td>22.6K</td>
<td>475</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.84</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$59.6K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>329</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$0.87</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td>66</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cisco Systems</h3>
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff-25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Cisco Systems, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Cisco Systems</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 5,539,523, the price of CSCO is up 0.19% at $59.04. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Cisco Systems</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $68.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Cisco Systems with a target price of $68. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Qualcomm.
Looking at options history for Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 36% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 27% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $256,157 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $664,565.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $80.0 to $175.0 for Qualcomm over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Qualcomm's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Qualcomm's whale trades within a strike price range from $80.0 to $175.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Qualcomm Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736364659_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.55</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$154.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">109</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$84.6</td>
<td>$81.4</td>
<td>$83.15</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$141.3K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$84.45</td>
<td>$81.5</td>
<td>$83.0</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$141.1K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.65</td>
<td>$9.65</td>
<td>$9.65</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$96.5K</td>
<td>798</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$157.50</td>
<td>$87.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">253</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Qualcomm</h3>
Qualcomm develops and licenses wireless technology and designs chips for smartphones. The company's key patents revolve around CDMA and OFDMA technologies, which are standards in wireless communications that are the backbone of all 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Qualcomm's IP is licensed by virtually all wireless device makers. The firm is also the world's largest wireless chip vendor, supplying nearly every premier handset maker with leading-edge processors. Qualcomm also sells RF-front end modules into smartphones, as well as chips into automotive and Internet of Things markets.
In light of the recent options history for Qualcomm, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Qualcomm Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,808,029, with QCOM's price down by -0.51%, positioned at $159.7.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 21 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Qualcomm</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $215.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Qualcomm, targeting a price of $215. 
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Bitcoin&#8217;s sudden course reversal from $102,000 to $95,000 has kickstarted a discussion among cryptocurrency traders and analysts about whether the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42719735/bitcoin-could-surge-past-250000-says-tom-lee-citing-btc-halving-cycles-and-us-government-adoption">cycle top is in</a>. 
What Happened: Prominent crypto trader Ansem <a href="https://x.com/blknoiz06/status/1877019981118165344">shared</a> his outlook on the market cycle in a detailed post on X, expressing scepticism about continued unbridled growth.
Responding to another trader&#8217;s assertion of a 20-25% chance that the market cycle has topped, Ansem countered with a 75% probability.
He highlighted all-time high stock valuations and overly optimistic expectations regarding the economic impact of the new administration.
Ansem notes that Trump-era policies, such as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42878896/dollar-jumps-to-14-month-highs-30-year-yields-near-danger-zone-as-trump-mulls-national-economic-emergency-to-set-tariffs">tariffs and job onshoring</a>, could drive inflationary pressures, leading to higher consumer prices and employment rates. 
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42610958/expecting-up-to-four-fed-rate-cuts-in-2025-says-this-analyst-despite-hawkish-powell-saying-it-was-close-on-the-decision-to-cut-or-not-heres-why">Fed's hawkish stance</a> further dampens the likelihood of interest rate cuts, even as markets hope for cuts in 2025.
For the crypto sector, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42794499/trump-wont-announce-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-via-executive-order-says-analyst-he-would-li">strategic Bitcoin reserve</a> plan—though bullish—is seen as improbable in the short term, while regulatory clarity for DeFi and stablecoins may not significantly materialize until post-2027.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42881109/bitcoin-is-suffering-from-a-shift-in-macro-expectations-analyst-says-heres-what-that-means">Bitcoin Is Suffering From A Shift In Macro Expectations, Analyst Says: Here&#8217;s What That Means</a>
Outlook for 2025-2026: Ansem predicts a more measured uptrend rather than an "up only" cycle:
Growth will be driven by innovative projects, such as Ethena and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42535162/hyperliquid-emerges-as-ethereum-solana-rival-heres-how-high-hype-could-go"> Hyperliquid</a>, and consumer-focused teams, such as Base and Parallel.
Broad altcoin rallies, like those seen in 2021, are unlikely due to tighter monetary conditions and market maturity.
Instead, sectoral rotations—such as the DeFi rally of 2021—will drive pockets of outperformance. 
Retail investors heavily exposed to altcoins may perceive sideways trends in major cryptocurrencies as a bear market, underscoring the need for adaptive strategies.
Why It Matters: Ansem's insights reflect the evolving dynamics of the crypto market, with greater emphasis on selective, innovation-driven growth and caution toward broader market conditions.
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