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Can BTC Drop to $80K?

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Bitcoin faces rising downside risk as macro pressure and weak technicals point to a possible drop toward $80,000 on a rising-wedge breakdown. Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed its lowest Coinbase Premium Gap (CPG) in a year, a sign that US-based investors were applying strong selling pressure relative to global markets. Key takeaways: US selling pressure spiked as the Coinbase Premium Gap hit a one-year low during a market holiday. $80,000 downside risk grows if Bitcoin breaks down from its rising-wedge pattern. Holiday selling a bad omen for BTC price As of Monday,…

Bitcoin’s New Tariff Battle May Take BTC Back to $80,000

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Bitcoin (BTC) takes a beating as the new week begins with markets held hostage by global trade tariff uncertainty. Bitcoin dips below $92,000, but traders warn that a much deeper support retest is on the horizon. Tariffs take center stage again as analysis agrees that conditions will likely get worse before the risk-asset bull run continues. Gold and silver take the opportunity to make fresh all-time highs, but faith that Bitcoin will copy them remains. US macro data is due for release as Fed rate cuts fade into the background.…

BTC Stalls Near $98K as Spot Trader Demand Fades

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) push toward $100,000 met strong resistance, with spot demand showing signs of exhaustion just as sellers stepped in. After setting a local high near $98,000 on Wednesday, BTC retraced for two straight sessions and slipped below $95,000 by Friday New York session. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s pullback followed fading spot demand, reflected in a weakening Coinbase premium. Data suggest rallies were driven by aggressive buyers, but without sustained follow-through. Short-term holders sold over 40,000 BTC into strength as the price neared its cost basis. Bitcoin spot demand fails at…

$100K Bitcoin Price Depends on Weeks Of Steady BTC ETF Inflows

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally above $97,000 was supported by surging inflows to the spot Bitcoin ETFs, and one analyst says that the demand must continue for BTC to break through the $100,000 barrier. Key takeaways: US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.8 billion in weekly net inflows, the strongest since early October 2025. Total net assets under spot ETFs remain 24% below their Q4 2025 peak. Long-term supply-demand dynamics continue to favor ETFs, as institutional investor access is expected to expand in 2026. Bitcoin ETF are only one part of the picture…

ZachXBT uncovers $282M BTC and LTC theft laundered through Monero

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Key Takeaways A victim lost more than $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin in a hardware wallet social engineering attack. The stolen funds were laundered via Monero, which reached a new all time high near $800 during the week, a few days after the incident. Share this article A victim lost more than $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin on January 10 due to a hardware wallet social engineering scam, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT via his official Telegram channel. The attacker gained control of the victim’s wallet and began…

BTC Whales Turn Net Positive After Fastest Selloff In Years Ends

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Data shows Bitcoin’s (BTC) largest holders reaccumulating coins after a period of heavy distribution. Data indicates that whale balances have turned higher following the sharpest selloff since early 2023, while the mid-sized holders continue to reduce exposure. Key takeaways: Whale addresses added 46,000 BTC this week, turning the one-year net change positive for the first time since Q4 2025. Dolphin addresses, including ETFs and treasury entities, cut holdings further to 589,000 BTC, extending a multi-month slowdown in demand. Dolphin flows have dominated price impact this cycle, but whale accumulation has…

Bitcoin whale posts $50 million gain on BTC, ETH and SOL longs

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Key Takeaways A trader known as BitcoinOG made a profit of $50 million from $845 million in crypto trades. The assets involved include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana; they are the largest by market capitalization. Share this article The pseudonymous trader known as ‘BitcoinOG,’ also called ‘1011short,’ who rose to prominence after a massive win during the October 2025 market crash, recorded nearly $50 million in unrealized profits within 24 hours from long bets on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. According to data tracked by Lookonchain, the iconic short seller has built…

BTC Breaks $93K as CLARITY Act Delay Tests Markets’ Patience

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) price made a new weekly high of $93,500 on Jan. 13 as lawmakers pushed back deliberations on the long-awaited CLARITY Act, a bill designed to define crypto market structure in the United States. Key takeaways: Bitcoin continues to rally despite the CLARITY Act markup being pushed to late January. Exchange netflows stayed low, and the SOPR hovered near 1, signaling minimal profit-taking. Retail demand for BTC remains low during this recovery rally, as liquidity remains considerably thin. Bitcoin four-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin gains as volatility compresses after…

Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Signals 50% or More BTC Price Gains by March

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) 52-week correlation with gold reached zero for the first time since mid-2022 and may turn negative by the end of January. Key takeaways: BTC–gold divergence has historically preceded strong Bitcoin rallies. Liquidity trends and cycle fractals point to BTC leading the way with a $144,000–$150,000 price target. Past fractals show Bitcoin rallying after gold In the past four comparable instances, Bitcoin rallied by an average of 56% within roughly two months after its correlation with gold turned negative. BTC/USD weekly chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin broke this pattern in…

OG Whales Sell $286M, But BTC Bulls Still Aim For $100K

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Bitcoin (BTC) onchain data shows BTC whales are active as the price attempts to extend its breakout from the $90,000 level. Key takeaways Bitcoin whale spending surged to $286 million, the largest spike since early November. Momentum indicators are bullish, but volatility is likely this week.  Data from Capriole Investments indicated that OG Whale spent value, i.e., Bitcoin moved after remaining dormant for more than seven years, jumped to roughly $286 million on Jan. 10. This marked the strongest resurgence in old-coin activity since November 3, 2025, when the metric…