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President Donald Trump said he expects to sign the crypto market structure bill soon, as Congress advances work on new rules for digital assets. He made the remarks during his Davos speech, where he framed the push as part of a broader effort to keep the United States ahead in global financial innovation.

Cryptocurrency analyst Michael van de Poppe, in his latest post, has identified a trend that could lead to a volatile period for the cryptocurrency market.

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow has argued that traders fundamentally misunderstand Bitcoin’s purpose by treating it as a speculative asset. Mow stated on X that “The problem is traders will always think like a trader. Bitcoin is a replacement for fiat currencies, not a trade.” His comments arrived as analyst Peter Brandt posted technical predictions for downside price action.

Bitcoin dropped back into a short-term downtrend on the 4-hour chart after failing to defend its prior breakout area. After topping near $97,971, BTC reversed sharply and slipped below its EMA cluster, which often signals weakening momentum.

According to crypto analyst Ash Crypto, the conversation about where Bitcoin is headed next is changing. Instead of just focusing on its predictable four-year reward event, analysts are now looking more at the bigger picture of the overall economic cycle.

Bitcoin price today trades near $90,091 after defending the $87,400 support tested earlier this week. The recovery comes as fresh research warns that inflation could derail the rate cut narrative that has supported risk assets, adding a new layer of uncertainty to the macro backdrop.

Local businesses in Las Vegas are now accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment, turning to crypto as a way to reduce high operating costs linked to credit card fees.

South Korean prosecutors are investigating the loss of a large amount of Bitcoin that had been seized and held as evidence in a criminal case, raising fresh concerns over how digital assets are stored and protected by public authorities.

Bitcoin traded near $89,133 on the four-hour chart as it steadied after a steep drop from the recent $97,971 peak. The sell-off broke the earlier run of higher highs and forced price into a tighter, more defensive structure.

Bitcoin’s weak performance to gold and silver revived an old debate on whether advances in quantum computing are starting to weigh on BTC demand. Some market participants argue that fear of future quantum attacks on Bitcoin’s cryptography is forcing capital out.

Gold and silver extended gains this week while Bitcoin traded sideways. Market analysts point to a growing divergence between precious metals and Bitcoin. Historical data shows Bitcoin follows metals with a delay during macro shifts.

Bitcoin price today trades near $89,463 as the market consolidates within a narrowing range. Prediction markets reflect elevated downside expectations, but derivatives data shows shorts getting squeezed, creating a potential setup for a counter-trend move.

Gold and silver prices reached record highs on Monday as investors sought safety. Spot gold climbed above $5,100 per ounce, while silver rose to $110. Bitcoin lagged as capital flowed out of the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin price today trades near $87,706 after bouncing from the lower Bollinger Band and ascending trendline support. The recovery comes with massive spot accumulation, but the broader macro picture shows precious metals dramatically outperforming crypto as capital seeks safety.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes says possible intervention to support the Japanese yen could benefit Bitcoin if it leads to new U.S. dollar liquidity.

Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy (formerly called MicroStrategy), has bought 2,932 more Bitcoins. The company spent about $264 million on the purchase, paying an average of just over $90,061 for each coin.

A divergent trajectory has defined the price trends of precious metals in Gold and Silver, compared to the Bitcoin price movement in January 2026.

The crypto market moved higher on Tuesday as Bitcoin held above $88,000 and Ethereum extended gains. The rebound followed renewed ETF inflows, institutional accumulation, and easing selling pressure. Stable interest rate expectations and Asia-focused liquidity measures also supported prices.

China has some of the toughest crypto laws anywhere, banning public trading, new coin launches, and mining. Yet, its government-managed Bitcoin stash has quietly grown so large it’s nearly as big as the United States’ holdings.

Bitcoin entered late January under visible pressure as sellers kept control on the four-hour chart. After failing near the recent $97,900 peak, price action shifted decisively lower. Market participants observed a steady pattern of lower highs and lower lows.