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$BTC As of January 12, 2026, Bitcoin is navigating a period of cautious consolidation, currently trading near the $92,000 mark. After a volatile 2025 that saw the "four-year cycle" narrative challenged, the market is currently caught between technical support at the $84,000–$88,000 range and immediate resistance around $94,000. While institutional participation via ETFs has provided a higher price floor, macroeconomic headwinds—including geopolitical tensions in South America and uncertainty regarding Fed rate policies—have kept BTC from retesting its recent highs. Technical indicators like the RSI are hovering in neutral territory, suggesting that the market is waiting for a fresh catalyst, such as upcoming US inflation data, to dictate the next major move. Regarding market structure, Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) is showing signs of trend exhaustion as it struggles to maintain its position above the 59% level. This rejection from macro resistance suggests a potential shift in capital, as investors begin to rotate profits into high-conviction altcoins like Ethereum and Solana, which have shown resilient network activity despite sluggish price action. If BTC.D fails to reclaim its recent highs and slides toward the 54%–56% support zone, it could trigger a sustained "altcoin season," where the broader market outperforms Bitcoin. For now, the "Bitcoin-first" regime remains intact but is increasingly fragile as the market eyes a more diversified growth phase in early 2026.$BTC

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As we navigate through early 2026, the conversation has shifted from "Will crypto survive?" to "How high is the new ceiling?" Here is a look at what the industry leaders and major institutions are betting on for the next months. The consensus among top CEOs is that  $BTC has entered a "sovereign-grade" asset phase. ✅ Brad Garlinghouse Predicts Bitcoin could hit $180,000 by the end of 2026, citing massive regulatory momentum and the passage of key U.S. legislation. ✅ Lily Liu Expects BTC to comfortably stay above $100,000, with Solana continuing to gain market share as the "world's financial computer". ✅ While Bitcoin holds the headlines, Standard Chartered recently revised its outlook, naming 2026 the year for Ethereum. Analysts expect ETH to reach $7,500 by year-end, driven by its dominance in stablecoins and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The most important shift isn't the price - it's the underlying value. ✅ Volodymyr Nosov Noted, in an interview with Beginza, that the market for tokenized assets could grow to $10–15 trillion within the next five years. Institutions aren't just buying coins anymore; they are moving trillions in RWA onto the blockchain. ✅ JPMorgan Predicts that "AI-driven finance" will become the dominant theme in 2026, with AI agents using blockchain rails for instant, autonomous cross-border settlements. The "suits and ties" have not just arrived; they’ve occupied the building. We are moving toward a market where: regulation is a tailwind, not a hurdle, stablecoins are the foundation of global trade, institutional trust is the primary driver of the new "Super Cycle."

According to SoSoValue, on Jan. 13 (ET), U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net inflows of $754 million. Fidelity’s FBTC saw the largest single-day net inflow among Bitcoin spot ETFs at $351 million. Spot Ethereum ETFs posted total net inflows of $130 million, Solana spot ETFs $5.91 million, and XRP spot ETFs $12.98 million.