Based on the latest figures, the stablecoin economy has edged beyond its mid- 
December all-time high (ATH), clearing the previous record by $364 million and 
gliding well above the $310 billion threshold. Stablecoins Enter the New Year 
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Bitcoin remains anchored above key support as weekend trading unfolds, keeping 
$98,200 and $107,500 in focus. Market participants are watching closely to see 
if the uptrend can continue or if the weekend liquidity will trigger a test of 
lower levels. The next few sessions could define BTC’s short-term trajectory. 
Key Support Holds: $94,630 Remains Crucial According to a recent post by 
Kamile Uray, Bitcoin is still holding strong above the $89,326 support level, 
and as long as it remains above this zone, the possibility for the uptrend to 
continue remains intact. This level continues to act as a critical foundation 
for bulls, keeping the market structure aligned with potential further gains. 
Related Reading: Bitcoin Flashes Near-Identical Fractal Before The 2021 Bull 
Run Started If BTC manages to break through the $98,200 resistance, the next 
key target at $107,500 comes into focus. At this level, a decisive move will 
determine whether the current uptrend is complete or push Bitcoin even higher. 
A daily close above $107,500 would mark the first higher high on the daily 
chart relative to the last downward wave, signaling a potential continuation 
of the bullish trend. However, if BTC is rejected at resistance and falls back 
below $89,326, the downtrend could resume. Should a reversal form within the 
$83,822–$82,477 support zone, Bitcoin may attempt another upward push, giving 
bulls a chance to regain control. If BTC closes below $82,477, further 
downside is expected, potentially testing the $74,496–$71,237 region. This 
zone has historically served as a strong support area, and any confirmed 
reversal from here could set the stage for another bullish leg. Bitcoin 
Weekend Liquidity Ahead: Expect Range-Bound Action Crypto expert Lennaert 
Snyder outlined that Bitcoin is holding the key $94,630 support level, which 
also serves as the crucial H4 level to hold. On Friday, BTC retraced and 
briefly swept this low before stabilizing, reinforcing the importance of this 
zone for short-term market structure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price 
Compresses Below $94K, But Possible Repeat Of 2025 Breakout Looms As we enter 
the weekend liquidity, Bitcoin is likely to trade within a defined range until 
Sunday evening or Monday. For bullish traders, the plan is to hold the low and 
watch for a market structure break above $95,820. Once this occurs, long 
positions could target the $97,960 monthly high. In anticipation of continued 
upside, only part of the position may be closed at the monthly high, letting 
30%-40% run to capture further gains if momentum persists. However, if BTC 
loses the $94,630 support on the H4 and falls back into the previous range, a 
continuation toward lower lows becomes more likely. In that scenario, short 
positions would be considered after confirmation on a retest, giving traders a 
structured approach to managing risk and potential downside. Featured image 
from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin Holds Key Support As Weekend Liquidity Sets In — $98,200 And $107,500 In Focus

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AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche protocol, is ready for a potential 
price breakout following another week of significant mixed price action. In 
line with the widespread crypto market uplift, the altcoin had initially 
surged as high as $14.85 before retracing below the $13.50 price. According to 
analyst Ali Martinez, AVAX now lies at another critical price juncture, with 
the next price move likely to determine its short-term trend. Related Reading: 
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Here’s Why AVAX Must Clear $14.83 Resistance In an X post on January 16, 
Martinez shares an insightful analysis of the AVAX 12-hour trading chart, 
identifying a key price zone and an important chart formation. According to 
the presented technical review, AVAX’s recent rejection around $14.85 can be 
attributed to heavy resistance in this region. Most notably, the altcoin has 
struggled to break past this $14.83 price barrier thrice in the last month, 
indicating a significant willingness among investors to sell when the price 
approaches this zone. This could be driven by a general view of such a price 
point as a good profit-taking zone or expectation of a price decline based on 
historical data. It&#8217;s worth noting that Martinez’s analysis also shows that 
AVAX price movement has formed an inverse head and shoulders pattern, thereby 
favoring an imminent upside breakout. For context, the inverse H&amp;S formation 
is a bullish pattern that signals a potential trend reversal. As seen above, 
it consists of three troughs: the left shoulder, where price declines, then 
rebounds; the head, a deeper decline to around $11.26 followed by a recovery, 
and the right shoulder, a higher low ($13.75) that fails to reach the depth of 
the head. All rebound highs are connected by a resistance line ($14.83) known 
as the neckline. And a bullish breakout indicates strengthening buying 
pressure. Therefore, Martinez explains that AVAX must push past this barrier 
in a decisive manner to trigger a bullish breakout towards $17.59 as an 
initial price target. With sustained buying pressure, the analyst predicts a 
further rise to $18.41, representing a potential 35% gain on present market 
prices. Related Reading: XRP Breakout Possible Before The Weekend, Expert Says 
AVAX Market Overview At the time of writing, AVAX trades at. $13.61 reflecting 
minor losses 1.19% and 1.34%in the past one and seven days, respectively. 
Meanwhile, the monthly chart reports a market gain of 14.67%, indicating the 
market could indeed be experiencing a trend reversal following the net 
negative Q4 2025 performance. Featured image from Firi, chart from Tradingview

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