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Gold and silver surged to record highs this week as investors moved toward traditional safe havens amid rising political uncertainty in the United States. At the same time, Bitcoin showed limited momentum, despite brief intraday gains, highlighting a growing divergence between metals and digital assets. Market participants now look toward upcoming U.S. inflation data and regulatory developments for clearer direction across risk markets.

The United Arab Emirates has formally aligned itself with a small but growing group of countries that treat Bitcoin mining as state-linked infrastructure. At the same time, a long-dormant miner from the early days of the network has moved $181 million worth of BTC.

The impressive Bitcoin (BTC) price rebound in 2026 has not invalidated the midterm bearish sentiment. The crypto community is eagerly waiting for the Bitcoin price to consistently close above $99k catalyzed by whale investors.

A mix of political tension and regulatory movement in the United States is reshaping how markets view Bitcoin, not through sudden price jumps, but through quieter structural changes.

BTQ Technologies released the Bitcoin Quantum testnet on January 12, shortly after the 17th anniversary of Bitcoin’s genesis block. The Vancouver-based quantum technology company introduces the first quantum-resistant Bitcoin fork utilizing ML-DSA cryptographic standards approved by NIST.

Bitcoin continued trading within a narrow range on the 4-hour chart, signaling a pause after its recent rebound. The leading cryptocurrency showed reduced volatility, as buyers and sellers remained cautious near key technical levels. Market participants appeared focused on structure rather than momentum, with price stability reflecting indecision instead of weakness.

Global markets, including crypto, face a volatile 24-hour period driven by major U.S. events. The Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump-era tariffs, followed by speeches from Fed officials. Investors are assessing risks tied to fiscal uncertainty and interest rate expectations.

Bitcoin price today surges to $95,385 following lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data that reignited demand for scarce assets and triggered a massive short squeeze across crypto derivatives markets. The 4 percent rally pushed BTC above $95,000 for the first time in a week, but $100.16 million in spot outflows signal sellers are using strength to exit positions.

U.S. stock markets had a rough week, wiping out about $650 billion in market value as major indexes moved lower. The Nasdaq fell around 1.4%, the Dow Jones dropped 1.2%, and the S&P 500 slipped roughly 1%, even as stocks remain near record highs.

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stated that Bitcoin reaching $200,000 is certain over time, citing structural shifts in market participation and regulation, while acknowledging that the timing remains uncertain.

Bitcoin extended its short-term advance on the four-hour chart as prices stabilized near recent highs. The move followed a decisive breakout from the $90,000–$91,000 base, which reset market expectations.

Arthur Hayes claimed in a new post that Bitcoin (BTC) needs dollar liquidity to move in 2026. According to him, in 2025, liquidity tightening is the reason for Bitcoin to fall by 14.4%.

Renowned cryptocurrency analyst “PlanB” on X has launched a poll asking his followers if Bitcoin will achieve a new all-time high in 2026 or 2027. The question posed suggests that the crypto analyst suspects that the cryptocurrency could embark on another significant rally during the current cycle.

Bitcoin is holding above $96,000 after a sharp weekly rally, up about 1% on the day and roughly 6% on the week. The level to watch is $95,000. A clean hold keeps structure intact. A drop opens room for a deeper pullback.

A large-scale cryptocurrency theft linked to a social engineering attack has drawn attention after on-chain investigator ZachXBT disclosed that a single victim lost more than $282 million in digital assets earlier this month.

Economist Peter Schiff debates Bitcoin’s status as digital gold in , claiming it has no fundamental worth and acts mostly as a risky investment that can be badly affected by economic problems.

Carrefour Express shoppers in Arcachon, France, can now unlock a steep discount by paying with Bitcoin. The store offers 20% off the full grocery bill when customers choose BTC at checkout. The move has drawn attention because supermarkets usually run on tight margins. It also pushes Bitcoin spending beyond online stores and into everyday retail, where most people still rely on cards and cash.

Bitcoin price today trades near $95,676 after failing to reclaim the 100-day EMA for the third consecutive session. The move comes as institutional and retail flows diverge, creating a tug-of-war between ETF accumulation and spot distribution.

Bitcoin price today trades near $91,064 after breaking below the 20 and 50-day EMA cluster in a selloff triggered by renewed tariff concerns. The move came during thin holiday liquidity with U.S. markets closed, amplifying the downside as leveraged longs got flushed.

Confusion spread in the first week of 2026 after online reports claimed the U.S. government had quietly sold bitcoin linked to the Samourai Wallet case. Those claims triggered debate as a recent executive order restricted what agencies can do with forfeited bitcoin. Officials now say those reports were inaccurate.