Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, hosted a Bybit Learn livestream titled "Kick off 2026 with Bybit Alpha & Bybit xStocks," focusing on how macroeconomic developments, corporate earnings and geopolitical events may influence markets in the year ahead, while outlining how users can access tokenized representations of selected global stocks and gold through Bybit Alpha and Bybit xStocks. The session was moderated by Sheikh Bilal, Head of Learn at Bybit. He was joined by Ann Zhang, Spot Product Marketing Manager at Bybit, and Han Tan, Chief Market Analyst at Bybit Learn.
"2026 has already kicked off with some geopolitical shockers," Tan said. "With Bybit Alpha offering 24/7 access to key asset classes, this allows traders to express their market views and respond swiftly to major macro developments." Tan also outlined several macro factors that traders commonly monitor, including U.S. inflation and employment data, central bank communications and quarterly earnings reports.
Using large-cap technology companies as examples, Tan discussed how investor expectations around artificial intelligence have shaped recent market trends. He referenced Nvidia as a prominent case, saying its performance has reflected optimism around AI-related demand, while upcoming earnings reports are expected to draw attention.
