In this video: Bitcoin: Dubious Speculation! Video by Benjamin Cowen.
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As of January 16, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $95,407 (USD). While the price has retreated slightly by 0.64% from earlier highs, the market remains bullish as it tests the critical $100,000 resistance level.
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Key Insights
--Institutional Inflows: Bitcoin ETFs continue to see significant activity, with over $1.7 billion in net inflows over the last three days. Analysts at JPMorgan project that total crypto inflows for 2026 could exceed $130 billion.
--Regulatory Updates: Market sentiment has been recently dampened by a delay in the U.S. Senate regarding the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The markup hearing for this comprehensive legislation was postponed from its original January 15 date.
--Whale Accumulation: On-chain data indicates that major holders (whales) have increased their positions by roughly 46,000 BTC over the past year, while retail investors are largely taking profits.
--Major Liquidations: A recent surge past $95,000 triggered nearly $700 million in liquidations of leveraged short positions.
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