I am sure many events recently influenced bitcoin: news about tether, incoming futures date, regulations of several countries, but do you think that Chinese New Year could also influence it at some point? Perhaps many Chinese are withdrawing now in order to purchase gifts for their family member and that could influence bitcoin rate.
Yes, I think Chinese New Year has a big impact on the price of bitcoin. China selling bitcoin to celebrate the New Year will reduce the price of bitcoins.
At the end of the New Year, they will buy bitcoins with a lot of money.