Bitcoin Trend Cools After Spike to $98K: Key BTC Levels to Watch Over the Next 48 Hours

BitcoincomNews · 2026-01-16T11:34:14+00:00

Bitcoin dropped to about $95,500 as retail traders took profits, contrasting with ongoing accumulation by whales, suggesting a potential significant market shift ahead.

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2026-01-16 11:34:14

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Story Highlights* Bitcoin slipped sharply in early trading, pulling back to around $95,500 and erasing part of its recent upside momentum.

Retail traders appear to be taking profits, while whales continue to accumulate, a divergence that often precedes a bigger directional move.

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