#MarketRebound
Bitcoin Breaks the $95,000 Barrier
Following a "flat" period in late 2025 characterized by heavy profit-taking, Bitcoin made a decisive move this week, surging over 4.5% in a single day to reclaim and hold the $97,500 mark. Analysts point to a "technical breakout" after months of consolidation.
Current Momentum: BTC is currently trading roughly 24% below its October 2025 all-time high of $126,198, but the recent bounce suggests a shift in sentiment from "wait-and-see" to active accumulation.
Short Squeezes: The rally was accelerated by nearly $600 million in short liquidations, as traders betting on further declines were forced to buy back their positions.
2. Macroeconomic Catalysts: Inflation and the Fed
The primary fuel for this January rally has been a shift in the U.S. macroeconomic landscape:
Cooling Inflation: Recent Core CPI data showed a decline to 2.6%, fostering hope that the Federal Reserve will resume interest rate cuts. Lower rates typically boost "risk-on" assets like crypto by increasing global liquidity.
Weakening Labor Market: Reports showing only 50,000 new jobs in the non-agricultural sector have added pressure on the Fed to ease monetary policy, further encouraging crypto investors.
