Senate leaders have locked in committee deadlines for a sweeping crypto market 
overhaul that could reshape U.S. digital asset regulation, redefine stablecoin 
rules, and set the stage for a decisive floor vote before the 2026 election 
cycle. CLARITY Act Timeline Tightens as Senate Accelerates Crypto Regulation 
Push Legislative efforts to regulate the American digital asset […]

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On Tuesday, Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed a notable surge, approaching its nearest 
resistance level at $94,000, a barrier that has thus far hindered the 
cryptocurrency&#8217;s return to significant milestones, including the coveted 
$100,000 mark. Despite this, experts remain optimistic about new all-time 
highs for Bitcoin within the year. Potential Bitcoin Return To $100,000 Nic 
Puckrin, a digital asset analyst and co-founder of Coin Bureau, commented on 
the recent price movements, suggesting that the uptick is more likely a 
reflexive response from investors who are rebalancing their portfolios after 
last year’s heavy sell-off, rather than an indication of a fundamental trend 
shift. &#8220;The bounce in Bitcoin we’re seeing this week is most likely a 
reflexive move by investors rather than something indicative of a major shift 
in trend,&#8221; Puckrin explained. Related Reading: New Hope For Crypto: Senators 
Introduce Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act Currently, Bitcoin has struggled 
to maintain momentum after rejecting the $94,700 resistance level. Puckrin 
warns that a failure to break through this barrier could lead to another 
decline in value. However, if BTC does breach this resistance, he believes a 
return to the $100,000 level may be achievable. Looking further ahead, Puckrin 
anticipates another all-time high in 2026, although he advises caution 
regarding the extent of that potential rise. &#8220;In the longer term, I expect to 
see another all-time high this year, but it won’t be as dramatic as some are 
predicting, and the possibility of a reversal into bear territory remains very 
real,&#8221; he added. Key Resistance Level Contrasting this optimism, some analysts 
express skepticism about Bitcoin&#8217;s immediate prospects. Vince Stanzione, CEO 
and founder of First Information, maintains a bearish outlook, arguing that 
the risk-reward ratio at current prices is unappealing. Stanzione evaluates 
Bitcoin against gold rather than the dollar, asserting that Bitcoin has 
considerable ground to cover. “I was negative on Bitcoin throughout 2025, and 
I’m sticking with that view in 2026,&#8221; he noted. He pointed out that while the 
market’s leading cryptocurrency experienced a decline of about 6% by the end 
of 2025, gold surged by 66%, resulting in a significant disparity in 
performance. Related Reading: Coinbase Mulls Exiting Support For Crypto Market 
Structure Bill Ahead Of January 15 Deadline Stanzione believes gold will 
continue to outperform Bitcoin this year, predicting that the digital asset 
will close the year at a lower price. “There are no compelling reasons to buy 
Bitcoin at the current $92,000 level,&#8221; he stated. Meanwhile, market analyst 
Ali Martinez highlighted a crucial price level for Bitcoin in the short term, 
stating on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that $94,555 is the 
&#8220;bullish trigger&#8221; for the cryptocurrency. Should Bitcoin break through this 
level, Martinez indicated that the next target could be $105,291, representing 
a potential 12% increase. This move would significantly narrow the gap to the 
all-time high of over $126,000 reached last October. Featured image from 
DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

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MicroStrategy director Carl Rickertsen purchased 5,000 shares, marking his 
first insider buy since July 2022 after a period of only selling.

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Bitcoin long-term holders are showing early signs of selling at a loss, as the 
Long-Term Holder SOPR metric dipped below 1.0, signaling potential 
capitulation.

Cryptocurrency price in GBP