2026-01-12 05:26:03

As of January 12, the price of Bitcoin has been fluctuating between $90,500 and $91,000, with most platforms quoting around $90,700. The 24-hour increase is mild, around 0.2%-0.3%.

Looking back to the end of 2025, BTC once surged to a historic high of $126,000, causing the market to be extremely lively. However, since 2026, the market has experienced a significant correction, falling 28%-30% from the top, and the entire market is now in a phase of high-level oscillation and recovery.

The volatility over the past month has been quite intense—since the end of December, prices have repeatedly fluctuated within a broad range of $84,000 to $94,500. In early January, there was a quick rebound to over $94,000 (due to short-term influx of institutional funds), but then it was like hitting a pause button, rapidly falling back, even briefly dropping to around $84,500. Although it has now stabilized above $90,000, the upward momentum is clearly weakening, and the entire market shows typical high volatility with low directional movement—no signs of a strong breakout, nor panic selling.

From a short-term perspective (the next 1-4 weeks), mainstream opinions generally believe that the market will mainly oscillate, likely continuing to explore within the $85,000-$95,000 range. Technically, $94,000-$95,000 is a key resistance zone (repeatedly encountering setbacks here), while $88,000-$90,000 forms the main support for the bulls.

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SellTheBounce

· 2h ago

Since 126,000, it has dropped 28-30%, and you're still talking about support levels. Haha, sell on the rebound—that's the only truth. --- Institutional short-term inflows pushed it to 94,000, then it turned around and crashed. That's the market. The last to realize are always the bagholders. --- High volatility with a low direction—just hearing it is exhausting. There are always lower points; why rush to get on board? --- Defending 88,000-90,000? I think next time try a lower number. Historical experience tells me that every time I think that, I get proven wrong. --- A 0.2% increase is still called a rebound? That's a sign of a dead water pond. --- Wait and see, don't rush. The good show is still ahead. Is 85,000 the bottom? Overthinking it—there will be even cheaper prices. --- Falling from 126,000 to 90,000 and still analyzing support and resistance—it's like discussing where to find the life jackets on a sinking ship.

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SmartContractWorker

· 2h ago

126k that wave really made a killing. Now it feels so shaky and uncomfortable. If you ask me, institutions are moving in and out too frequently this time, pushing up and then crashing down, retail investors just have to take the hits. Rebouncing within this range repeatedly, I don't know when it will break out, so annoying. That 88000 level must be firmly defended; if it drops further, I'll cut my losses.

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SatoshiSherpa

· 2h ago

126k, I went all-in on that wave. Now I’m just waiting to endure; anyway, it probably won’t fall much further. --- It’s another period of volatility. Institutions are entering and exiting too frequently; small investors simply can’t keep up with the rhythm. --- If 88k breaks, I’ll just buy the dip directly. I don’t believe Bitcoin will just die like this. --- This wave of correction is actually quite healthy, much more reliable than a continuous rise. --- That barrier at 94,000 is really hard to break through. It feels like this cycle will still shake for a while. --- A 28% correction isn’t a big deal. Last year’s wave was a real correction; this time, it’s quite gentle. --- Institutional funds coming in and out just want to harvest the little guys. I just can’t stand watching it. --- I’ve already said that 126,000 is the top, and now you believe it. --- The range between 85 and 95 is too annoying to keep bouncing around. I’d rather see a quick breakdown or a quick breakout. --- Once the pause button is pressed, no one dares to chase. That’s exactly what the big players want.

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GasWastingMaximalist

· 2h ago

126000 until now, this decline can't be sustained anymore --- It's another high-level fluctuation, institutions cut and run, and we're still here guessing and guessing --- If 88000-90000 can't hold, then it's really time to panic. Right now, it's just a matter of wasting time --- A month of this turmoil, those with good mental state are already numb, and those with poor mental state have probably already placed their orders --- 94000 is such a tough barrier, it seems impossible to break through --- Honestly, a market with no direction is the most tormenting --- From 126 to now, is this what you call "market recovery"? Laughing to death, is this the new way to cut leeks --- If 88000 can stand firm, then there's still some hope --- Let the fluctuations be, anyway, there's no escaping

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GmGmNoGn

· 2h ago

Falling from 126 to 90 really messes with your mind. Had I known, I would have sold at the top... --- Damn it, stuck at 94,000 again. This resistance level is too tough, feels like breaking through is far off. --- Let the volatility be. Anyway, I've long since relaxed and watched the show. Playing around with 88 to 95. --- When institutional funds come in, they push it up; when they exit, they smash it down. Truly masterful at cutting leeks. --- The most annoying thing about this market now is that you can't see any clear direction. FOMO is pointless. --- Let's wait and see. Might need to test around 84,000 one more time to be sure. --- Falling from 126 to 90, luckily I didn't hold full position; I sold part early. --- Is this what they call a recovery rhythm? Feels like flipping over in a coffin. --- Can 88,000 really hold? I feel like it might break lower again. --- Short-term, expect continued range-bound oscillation. I'll wait for clearer signals before acting.

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