News: The market sentiment remains predominantly bearish as 2019 begins, with Bitcoin failing to break key resistance levels and trading within a descending channel. Negative technical analyses for altcoins like BCH ABC and ADA reinforce this trend. While there are pockets of potential bullishness, such as growing interest in China and institutional developments like Nasdaq futures, these are overshadowed by broader market contraction fears and the ongoing bear market sentiment. The lack of significant positive catalysts suggests continued price pressure in the short term.

Market Probabilities: 
Bull 25% | Base 45% | Bear 30%

Recommendations: 
Short-term: HOLD
Long-term: HOLD
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