Bitcoin’s digital gold narrative eroded further on Jan. 29, as the 
cryptocurrency’s price action mimicked the volatility of tech stocks rather 
than acting as an independent safe haven asset. Tech Earnings Trigger a Market 
Contagion As January 2026 draws to a close, a sobering reality has set in for 
many crypto enthusiasts: bitcoin’s narrative as […]

Bitcoin Slumps to $83K Amid Nasdaq’s AI-Driven Free-Fall

Cryptocurrency markets have shown limited momentum this week, with both 
Bitcoin and Ethereum lingering in narrow price ranges. This price action comes 
on the heels of the US Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to keep interest rates 
unchanged. Traders and investors appeared to have taken a wait-and-see 
approach, leaving the largest digital assets stuck in consolidation without 
any breakout in either direction. Fed Policy And Market Expectations The 
Federal Reserve chose to hold benchmark interest rates at 3.50-3.75% in its 
latest policy meeting on Wedensday, a decision that was largely anticipated by 
markets. Still, this meeting marked the first pause in policy easing since 
July 2025, ending a stretch where the central bank cut rates three times last 
year while assessing how the economy was responding to President Donald 
Trump’s combative fiscal and trade policies. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price 
Following The 2022 Fractal? Here Was The Previous Outcome By choosing to step 
back from further cuts, policymakers have now taken a more cautious stance 
before adjusting rates again. However, two governors dissented, preferring a 
quarter-point cut. Stephen Miran, as well as Christopher Waller, advocated for 
a 25-basis-point cut. The pause is continued caution about inflation and 
economic data, suggesting further easing won’t come without clear evidence of 
weaker economic conditions. In its statement, the Federal Reserve noted that 
the Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and 
returning inflation to its 2% objective. This kind of higher-for-longer 
message can dampen risk appetite, and cryptocurrencies, which are viewed as 
risk assets, are feeling the impact. Bitcoin And Ethereum Locked In Tight 
Consolidation Recent price action across Bitcoin and Ethereum continues to 
indicate a market stuck in indecision. Bitcoin briefly tested the 
psychological $90,000 level but failed to establish acceptance above it, 
slipping back into a narrow range around $87,000 to $89,000. Related Reading: 
Analyst Says You’re Not Bullish Enough On Ethereum – What Does He Mean? A 
recent rejection at $90,000 has limited upside follow-through and has kept 
both buyers and sellers cautious, as neither side has been able to take 
control. This lack of momentum is also reflected in steady outflows from Spot 
Bitcoin ETFs, which witnessed $28.1 million in outflows in the past 24 hours. 
Ethereum has mirrored Bitcoin&#8217;s behavior almost step for step. The price broke 
above $3,000 very briefly in the past 24 hours, but it has since rejected and 
is back to trading around $2,900. This movement puts it oscillating within a 
tight band without delivering a decisive breakout or breakdown. Interestingly, 
Spot Ethereum ETFs, on the other hand, had $28.10 million in inflows in the 
past 24 hours. Although on-chain indicators like increasing wallet 
participation show underlying engagement, those signals have yet to translate 
into a sustained bullish momentum. Profit-taking near the $3,000 resistance 
and uncertainty have continued to restrict short-term gains. As it stands, 
both Bitcoin and Ethereum seem likely to remain confined to their current 
ranges until a stronger catalyst emerges. Featured image from iStock, chart 
from Tradingview.com

Here’s Why The Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Are Still Trading Sideways

The DAO, the infamous experiment that nearly broke Ethereum in 2016 and led to 
the creation of the Ethereum Classic fork, is quietly staging a return — this 
time as a $220 million security fund aimed at hardening the network it once 
imperiled. Nearly a decade after the original hack that forced a historic hard 
[…]

The DAO Returns: From Historic Hack to Ethereum’s New Defense Fund

Futures market liquidations, a sharp sell-off in US stocks and limited 
progress on talks to fund the US government are taking a toll on Bitcoin price 
today. Is $80,000 the next stop for BTC?

Bitcoin falls to $83.4K as gold bugs take profit and AI stocks sell off

Tesla’s long-running flirtation with Bitcoin took a mark-to-market hit in the 
Q4, even as the EV maker delivered stronger-than-expected earnings and doubled 
down on Elon Musk&#8217;s broader ambitions

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