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Following the recent bullish momentum seen early in the year, the Bitcoin price has displayed a bit of correctional movement and now stands closer to $90,000 than it did a week ago. While BTC’s most recent retracement raises suspicions of resistance lying at the $94,000 price, the latest on-chain evaluation hypothesizes the presence of a more relevant resistance just beneath $100,000. New Whales’ Cost Basis Sits Around $99k On-chain analyst Axel Adler Jr recently took to the social media platform X to share an interesting hypothesis on the Bitcoin price trajectory. His on-chain observation was based on the Realized Price New Whale STH Vs Old Whale LTH indicator. For context, this metric compares the acquisition cost, on average, of recently accumulated whale holdings (short-term holders) with that of Bitcoin’s long-term whale holdings. Related Reading: Why Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Is The ‘Most Bullish Thing Ever’: Jeff Park Axel Adler Jr shared in his post that new whales have an average entry price near the $99,000 level. Currently, Bitcoin holds a valuation near $90,000, meaning its new whales are holding through unrealized losses. Hence, if the premier cryptocurrency ascends towards these whales’ average acquisition price of $99,000, the crypto pundit explained that these investors might become incentivized to sell their holdings. This means that these large BTC holders exit the market at break-even prices, or while incurring minimal losses. When the largest Bitcoin investors sell their holdings, the effect often translates to price through reduced buying momentum and a simultaneous increase in downside pressure. As a result, the entry price of these investors — in this case, $99,000 — becomes major resistance, both psychologically and technically. Long-Term Whales’ Average Cost At $39K In a separate post on the CryptoQuant platform, on-chain analyst Arab Chain revealed the average cost basis across varying cohorts of Bitcoin’s investors. As the new whales hold through their unrealized losses, the Binance user deposit addresses metric tells a fascinating story. According to the analyst, the average holding cost on Binance is approximately $52,691, indicating that a good portion of Bitcoin’s traders are doing so while enjoying their profit. Interestingly, the Miner Whales are not left out of this comfort zone. This group of holders, who have more than 1,000 BTC stowed away, has an average holding cost of $58,681. Considering that price is well above their cost basis, it suggests that Bitcoin miners are also in deep profit. As a result, there will be expectedly minimal selling pressure from this faction of the market. For Bitcoin’s Long-term Holder whales, the story is more rosy. These investors are holding their coins with an average acquisition cost of $39,681. As is intuitively obvious, this group of BTC holders is also operating within clear bounds of profit. Ultimately, it is clear that Bitcoin has a structurally bullish outlook, with unshaking investor support. If downside momentum were to enter the market, it would likely be short-term, as its oldest traders appear to be under no pressure to shave off their holdings. If retracements sponsored by these investors occur, it would likely be as a result of light profit-taking, rather than capitulation events. As of this writing, the price of Bitcoin stands at around $90,624, with no significant movement since the past day. Related Reading: Analyst Breaks Down Why Investors will Make More Money With XRP Than Bitcoin Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
The crypto market opened 2026 with a strong bullish push, lifting Solana (SOL) above $143. However, the rally quickly met selling pressure, forcing the price back toward $135, where it is now consolidating just below $138. This zone has proven critical in the past. During earlier attempts, failure to hold above this range triggered a …
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According to CryptoWzrd’s daily technical outlook, Chainlink closed the session without a clear directional bias, keeping the focus on the intraday structure. Price is currently confined to a tight range. A controlled dip toward the $12.80 support, followed by a bullish reaction, could present a long opportunity, while holding above $13.50 would open the door for further upside. Indecisive Daily And Weekly Closes Signal Market Uncertainty Moving forward, CryptoWzrd noted that the daily candles for both Chainlink and LINK/BTC closed without conviction, reflecting ongoing indecision in the market. This lack of directional clarity suggests that neither buyers nor sellers are currently in full control, reinforcing the need for patience as prices continue to consolidate. Related Reading: Chainlink Shows Strong Accumulation Signal: LINK Exchange Liquidity Dries Up The indecision extends to the weekly timeframe as well, where candles also failed to deliver a decisive close. Currently, the chart still lacks maturity; therefore, healthier price action is needed before a clearer structural bias can be established. From a relative strength perspective, LINK/BTC must push higher to confirm broader upside potential. That shift is likely to coincide with a decline in Bitcoin dominance, particularly if it breaks down and holds below the 59% support level. Until then, Chainlink may struggle to outperform on a sustained basis. In the near term, LINK is expected to remain range-bound. On the upside, a clean break above the $16 resistance zone would significantly improve the bullish outlook and open the door to higher targets and stronger long setups. Meanwhile, on the downside, the $12 area stands out as the primary support zone to watch. As long as price trades between these boundaries, focus remains on lower timeframes, where short-term structure and momentum shifts can offer scalp opportunities while the broader market waits for direction. Choppy Intraday Action Signals Compression Before Expansion The analyst went on to conclude that intraday price action was notably choppy and slow, reflecting ongoing indecision and a lack of strong participation from either side of the market. Such conditions often act as a compression phase, where price builds energy before a larger move, increasing the likelihood of heightened volatility in the sessions ahead. Related Reading: Chainlink Bullish Path – This Zone Will Decide The Next Big Move From a trading perspective, a clean bullish breakout above the $13.50 resistance level would serve as a clear long trigger, signaling renewed momentum and improved structure. An alternative scenario involves a bearish pullback toward the $12.80 support zone, which would also favor long positions following a convincing bullish reversal. That said, Bitcoin’s direction remains a key driver and will likely dictate how Chainlink ultimately resolves its range. Until stronger confirmation appears, the emphasis remains on patience and discipline, waiting for the market to present a well-defined and healthy trading opportunity rather than forcing trades in low-quality conditions. Featured image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com
BlackRock is telling clients to stop looking at artificial intelligence as software and start treating it as energy. In its 2026 Global Outlook, the BlackRock Investment Institute argued that the AI buildout is pushing against physical limits and highlighted electricity as the constraint investors are underpricing. The report’s headline-grabber is its warning that AI-driven data […]
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Bitcoin whales began repeating a classic bull signal as they took BTC long positions off the table after a year of declining overall market exposure.
After a fairly optimistic start to the new year, the Bitcoin price might finally be ready to take off, as revealed by a market analyst. The pundit believes that the flagship cryptocurrency can reclaim its six-figure valuation over the next few weeks, particularly as a key technical indicator has turned bullish. Why BTC Price Could Be Headed For $105,000 In Three Weeks In a January 9 post on the social media platform X, pseudonymous crypto pundit Bitbull shared a positive outlook for the Bitcoin price in the coming weeks. According to the crypto analyst, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization could return to around $103,000 and $105,000 in the next three to four weeks. Related Reading: Cathie Wood: Trump May Buy Bitcoin For US Reserve Ahead Of Midterms This optimistic prediction is based on changes in the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the Bitcoin weekly chart. The relative strength index is a momentum indicator used in technical analysis to assess the magnitude and speed of an asset’s price changes. The RSI oscillator typically analyzes whether a crypto asset (Bitcoin, in this case) is being overbought or oversold, suggesting a possible price or trend reversal. When the relative strength index rises above 70, it usually suggests an overbought market condition, with the asset’s price likely to witness a bearish reversal. On the other hand, an RSI value below the 30 mark means that the market is oversold, with the price potentially reaching a bottom. BitBull revealed that the Bitcoin weekly RSI has been in an extended decline in the past three months and has only just broken above the downward trend line. According to the market pundit, the technical indicator is signaling further upside for the Bitcoin price. As observed in the chart above, the price of Bitcoin went on a significant rally the last time the weekly RSI broke out of a downward trend. This breakout last occurred in April 2025, preceding BTC’s rally to its current all-time high of $126,080, representing an almost 50% surge. This time around, BitBull expects the Bitcoin price to rise to between $103,000 and $105,000 in the course of the next three to four weeks. Hitting this target would represent an approximately 15% rally from the current price point. Bitcoin Price Overview As of this writing, the price of BTC sits around $90,600, reflecting an almost 1% decline in the past 24 hours. While the premier cryptocurrency made a strong start to the year, the market has since cooled down. The Bitcoin price has been mostly hovering around the $90,000 mark, with only a few runs above $91,000 in the past week. According to data from TradingView, the BTC price is up by 3% so far in 2026. Related Reading: CVDD Model Signals Bitcoin Is Not Yet Deeply Undervalued: Drawdown Lags Historical Cycles Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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After encountering significant resistance around the $94,000 local high, Bitcoin has retraced to a psychological and technical key support at $90,000. Interestingly, this price correction coincides with a significant change in on-chain dynamics. Here are the details. Related Reading: Three Key Levels For Bitcoin: Top Analysts Caution Against Potential Drop Below $70,000 Exchanges Record Netflow Shift In a QuickTake post on CryptoQuant, pseudonymous market analyst The Enigma Trader explains that the Bitcoin market has seen an apparent temporary shift from its accumulation phase in December last year. The relevant indicator here is the Bitcoin: Exchange Netflow (Total) – All Exchanges metric, which tracks the net amount of BTC entering or leaving all centralized exchanges. Typically, a negative reading from the metric reflects reduced inflows of BTC into exchanges, indicating that less BTC is being transferred to exchanges to be sold or “exchanged,” and that more is being withdrawn. On the other hand, a positive reading indicates that more Bitcoin is being sent out to be sold, or to be converted into other tokens, than are being withdrawn. The Enigma Trader points out that from December last year, the netflows metric has seen a swift shift from deep negative values of –11,500 BTC to +1,100 BTC. In essence, about 1,100 BTC are sitting in exchanges, awaiting their fate. Usually, positive inflows across exchanges serve as a classic sign of imminent bearish pressure. However, the present scenario may not be so ominous. The Enigma Trader highlights that, compared to December Outflows, the inflow volume actually reads low. Instead of outright panic selling, it is more plausible that the retracement from $94,000 is only due to mild risk reduction near a key psychological level among Bitcoin’s market participants. Basically, traders who must have accumulated BTC during its dip in December are likely taking partials, or actively repositioning as the price nears $94,000. Related Reading: Ethereum Long-Term Cost Basis Holds Firm: Structural Floor Forms Near $2.8K Why The $90k Support Stands As A Crucial Price Level Considering that the BTC price fell around the same time when the netflows flipped positive, there still is a psychological battle to be won among investors. In the scenario where netflows gain towards the positive side, there could be a significant injection of bearish pressure into the market, which would in turn push prices further south. If this happens, the $90,000 support serves as a telltale sign as to whether the short-term bias has shifted to favour the downside, or if it still continues to the bullish side of the market. If price breaks beneath $90,000, alongside growing exchange inflows, it would immediately become apparent that the predominant sentiment is bearish. On the other hand, if the price prevails above $90,000, with exchange inflows unchanging, it would suggest that the broader bullish structure is still on. As of this writing, Bitcoin is worth approximately $90,463, with CoinMarketCap data reflecting no significant movement in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from Tradingview
Tokenized real-world assets reached $19.72 billion on Jan. 9, the closest the market has come to the $20 billion threshold. That figure measures distributed assets, which are tokens that circulate on-chain and can be transferred between user wallets. As a result, it excludes another $19.78 billion in active private credit loans, which are tracked as […]
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According to a new technical analysis, the Bitcoin price has returned to its “Crash Line,” fueling talk of a possible bullish turnaround. The expert behind this analysis has suggested that this is not a random event, but a deliberate move that could signal the beginning of Bitcoin’s next upward move. Bitcoin Price Revisits Familiar Crash Line In a recent post on X, market analyst Crypto Tice announced that Bitcoin has just hit the Crash Line, a level that has repeatedly acted as a critical reload point during the current bull cycle. The analyst indicated that this trendline has historically led to strong price rallies for BTC. He observed that throughout the bull market, Bitcoin has consistently followed the same sequence each time the price returns to the Crash Line. Related Reading: Crypto Market Watches As Clarity Act Enters Senate Debate Next Week: US Senator The process begins with momentum overheating, meaning buyers push prices up too quickly, creating unsustainable upward pressure. As this momentum builds, excessive leverage accumulates in the market, followed by a sharp correction. This price decline often brings Bitcoin back to the Crash Line. From this point, BTC usually starts gearing up for its next expansion phase. Crypto Tice shared a weekly chart illustrating this pattern. Each time Bitcoin approached the Crash Line, its price corrected by about 33.10% and 30.97% before quickly surging higher. Now that Bitcoin has returned to the Crash Line after a recent 33.38% drop, the analyst suggested it could follow the same historical trend and launch a major rally. Crypto Tice also noted that the Crash Line has consistently marked leverage flushes, selling-pressure exhaustion, and trend continuation zones for Bitcoin. Rather than signaling structural weakness, the analyst said this trendline has acted as a transition point. He noted that if the broader structure remains intact, the Crash Line could mark the area where Bitcoin’s upside reloads. Analyst Predicts Next Possible Moves For Bitcoin In a separate X post, market expert Crypto King said that Bitcoin is currently “stuck in a no trading zone,” meaning that the market still lacks a clear direction despite its recent rebound above $90,000. The analyst added that BTC’s liquidity and market participation are drying up, particularly as price moves sideways and the risk of getting caught in false moves increases. As a result, Crypto King has outlined two possible scenarios for Bitcoin. If the cryptocurrency can push above $92,000 and hold that level, he expects it to flip from resistance into support. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Peak Might Ignite ADA’s Rally, Says Cardano Creator On the other hand, if price fails to reclaim $92,000, the analyst predicts Bitcoin could decline again, this time testing the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) gap at $88,000. The analyst has highlighted two potential demand zones on the chart: one around the CME gap and another extending lower between $60,000 and $50,000. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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After months of consolidation, the top two cryptos seem to be experiencing a strong breakout in the coming days. Bitcoin and Ethereum are moving closer to price levels that could trigger a sharp shift in market behaviour. The latest liquidation data suggests, the future traders have set a strong resistance wall, slightly higher than the …
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Bitcoin is presently trading around the $90,000 price mark after a recent failure to break past $94,000 price barrier. Notably, the move suggests hesitation from buyers near recent highs, but not yet a confirmed breakdown of positive price momentum. According to the popular market analyst with X username KillaXBT, Bitcoin is at a critical junction with equal potential for a bullish or bearish market outcome. Related Reading: Bitcoin Risks Drop To $69,000 If Pennant Support Breaks, Analyst Warns Bitcoin Eyes $94,000 Retest, But $87,000 Price Drop Remains Feasible In an X post on January 9, KillaXBT explains that the Bitcoin price structure remains quite clean despite recent volatile movements. This is because the price is still reacting clearly to well-defined technical levels, making near-term scenarios easier to outline. According to the presented analysis, $90,000 represents a pivotal price level that presently acts as near-term price support. In addition, this level aligns with a CME futures gap, an area traders often watch for potential price reactions. In a bearish scenario where Bitcoin loses the support at $90,000, KillaXBT explains that the next price floor sits around $87,500, which corresponds to the 2026 yearly open (YO). If that level fails, price could slide further toward $86,800, an area identified as demand, where buyers are expected to step in more aggressively. The realization of this bearish pathway would confirm that Bitcoin continues to suffer rejection from higher prices and reinforce short-term weakness. On the other hand, if Bitcoin continues to hold above $90,000, KillaXBT states it would signal acceptance at current levels, meaning the market is comfortable trading here rather than initiating a rejection. In that case, Bitcoin could retest supply near the $94,000–$95,000 range, where sellers previously capped the rally. While there is potential for another rejection at this level, this bullish scenario would suggest consolidation rather than distribution. Related Reading: Solana Accumulation Narrative Strengthens With Big Institutions, A Rally Imminent? Bitcoin Headed For $75,000 If Condition Fails In a separate post, KillaXBT shares further insights on Bitcoin price structure. Notably, the analyst reveals they continue to maintain a short position they opened around $93,900. However, they still expect the asset to push above recent highs at some point, indicating they are not permanently bearish. However, if Bitcoin is unable to create a lower high in the next 30 days, KillaXBT forecasts a free price fall to $75,000, suggesting a potential 16.67% decline from current market prices. At press time, Bitcoin exchanges hands at $90,500, reflecting a price loss of 0.76% in the past day. Meanwhile, the daily trading volume is down by 11.6% and valued at $38.95 billion. Bitcoin continues to rank as the largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of $1.8 trillion, representing 58.5% of the total market cap. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from Tradingview
Stablecoins used to be a crypto convenience, a way to park dollars between trades without touching fiat. However, the industry has matured enough that BlackRock now treats them as foundational rails for the market. In its 2026 Global Outlook, the BlackRock Investment Institute argued that stablecoins are widening beyond exchanges and becoming integrated into mainstream […]
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Bitcoin’s price action has remained choppy for weeks, reflecting a market struggling to find a clear direction. Since November 21, BTC has traded between $80,000 and $95,000, locking the asset into a roughly 20% range that has now lasted close to 50 days. This sideways movement closely mirrors the consolidation phase seen earlier in 2025, …
The Chainlink price has remained stuck within a close range following its rejection from the 2025 highs above $26. Currently, the popular DeFi token is approaching a critical turning point that may define the next price action. The price is compressing inside a long-term structure that has been developing for years, suggesting a large move …