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As worries over government debt and currency stability resurface, asset managers are once again reassessing how to protect purchasing power. Assets with limited supply, from gold to digital assets, are back in focus.

The US manufacturing PMI surprised markets this week. The ISM Manufacturing PMI at 52.6 in January, far above the 48.5 estimate and back in expansion for the first time in over a year. It was also the highest reading since mid‑2022.

Bitcoin continues to trade under visible pressure, as short-term market structure reflects sustained bearish control. On the 4-hour chart, BTC remains below its key exponential moving averages, reinforcing downside momentum.

As 2026 progresses, global financial markets are revealing a clear divergence between digital assets and traditional safe havens. Bitcoin, once the focal point of macro-driven optimism, has entered a prolonged phase of consolidation marked by subdued sentiment and cautious positioning.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized the need to consider Bitcoin and cryptocurrency when measuring economic growth. In its latest publication, the organization identified the significance of crypto and emerging technologies on global finance.

Bitcoin price today trades near $76,971 after crashing through multiple support levels in a single session, hitting a low of $74,502 before stabilizing. The move came as a convergence of macro shocks hit simultaneously, with Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair resetting rate expectations and geopolitical tensions at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port pushing risk sentiment into extreme fear.

Bitcoin weakness has returned to the center of market discussion as long-term analyst Benjamin Cowen outlines why the asset’s recent decline fits a familiar historical pattern. According to Cowen, Bitcoin’s price action reflects a transition into a bear market phase rather than a temporary pullback, with structural similarities to prior cycle downturns.

Gold, silver, and Bitcoin are posting divergent price moves in Q1 2026 amid shifting macroeconomic conditions. Recent gains in precious metals and Bitcoin’s weakness highlight changing investor positioning. Policy signals, liquidity trends, and market flows are expected to determine asset leadership by quarter-end.

Bitcoin continues to trade under pressure as short-term technical signals reinforce a bearish structure on the 4-hour chart. After failing to sustain a mid-January recovery attempt, price action has shifted decisively in favor of sellers.

Gold is rallying hard, while Bitcoin remains stuck in a tight range, and the growing gap between the two is raising questions across global markets.

Bitcoin price today trades near $88,200 after rejecting the $89,000 resistance zone for the third time this month. The move follows a sharp dollar rebound and continued strength in gold, which topped $5,500 an ounce earlier this week. BTC remains roughly 30 percent below its October peak while metals and equities sit near record highs.

The crypto market is largely stable but leaning weak, with prices moving in narrow ranges and no clear breakout in sight. Total market capitalization is holding near $3.02 trillion, slightly lower on the day. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins are showing small gains and losses.

Bitcoin hovered near $89,200 during the latest four-hour session as traders watched for signs of stability after a sharp rejection near $98,000. The pullback erased recent breakout hopes and pushed price back into a prior consolidation range.

Steak ’n Shake added $5 million of Bitcoin to its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and now holds a total of $15 million. The prior $10 million increase was disclosed on Jan. 18.

China has some of the toughest crypto laws anywhere, banning public trading, new coin launches, and mining. Yet, its government-managed Bitcoin stash has quietly grown so large it’s nearly as big as the United States’ holdings.

Bitcoin entered late January under visible pressure as sellers kept control on the four-hour chart. After failing near the recent $97,900 peak, price action shifted decisively lower. Market participants observed a steady pattern of lower highs and lower lows.

A divergent trajectory has defined the price trends of precious metals in Gold and Silver, compared to the Bitcoin price movement in January 2026.

The crypto market moved higher on Tuesday as Bitcoin held above $88,000 and Ethereum extended gains. The rebound followed renewed ETF inflows, institutional accumulation, and easing selling pressure. Stable interest rate expectations and Asia-focused liquidity measures also supported prices.

Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy (formerly called MicroStrategy), has bought 2,932 more Bitcoins. The company spent about $264 million on the purchase, paying an average of just over $90,061 for each coin.

Gold and silver prices reached record highs on Monday as investors sought safety. Spot gold climbed above $5,100 per ounce, while silver rose to $110. Bitcoin lagged as capital flowed out of the cryptocurrency market.