[10x Research: Everyone is optimistic about 2026, but the data doesn't support this view] Odaily Planet Daily News – 10x Research posted on the X platform, stating that although the market is generally optimistic, some closely watched indicators are starting to diverge, and such divergences have historically often signaled shifts in market dynamics. Inflation trends, labor market trends, and interest rate expectations are no longer moving in sync, creating a macroeconomic backdrop that is far more fragile than the surface-level optimism suggests. At the same time, major asset classes are signaling that leadership may be narrowing, and volatility may not remain under control for long. Market realities may soon become less forgiving. Now is a critical moment to focus on fundamental data. Investors need to decide for themselves whether to continue fully betting on the optimistic expectations for 2026 or to shift toward a more defensive strategy. As we wrote at the end of October, only those who sell at the highs can buy at the lows. Since then, Bitcoin has dropped 23%, and this volatility now seems to be spreading to other risk assets.