Quick and simple update on the crypto market today, January 22, 2026 (around 9:30 CET). No fancy charts or complicated words – just what matters: will it go up or down, and what can regular people like us expect?
Bitcoin (BTC) – the king
Current price: around $89,700 – $90,000 (up about 0.6–0.7% today).
After dipping below $90K a few days ago, BTC bounced back and is holding strong. Lots of people say $88–89K is the “safe zone” – if it stays above that, we could see it climb toward $92–94K soon.
If it breaks $92K+, most altcoins and memecoins will probably jump hard. If it drops below $88K, watch out for a bigger dip (maybe down to $85K).
My guess for the next 3–7 days: probably staying calm between $89K and $93K, but crypto loves surprises – anything can happen!
Other big coins (altcoins)
Ethereum (ETH) → back above $3,000 (+2–3% today)
These bigger ones are recovering faster than BTC right now. If BTC goes up, they often give even bigger percentage gains. For regular folks: these feel safer than memecoins if you want less stress.
Memecoins – the crazy fun (or scary) part
Memecoins (DOGE, PEPE, WIF, POPCAT, and all the new funny tokens) are still the wildest section. Some up +10% today, others down -10% in an hour.
If BTC heads higher → expect big pumps (maybe +50–100% on some in a few days – pure FOMO!).
If BTC dips → they can crash fast (-30–50% easy, half your money gone quick).
Tip: If you play memecoins, only use money you can afford to lose completely. This is gambling, not investing! 🎲
What CoinGecko experts say about 2026?
CoinGecko’s recent analysis shows predictions all over the place:
Worst case: drop to $60–75K (big correction)
Middle ground: $140–190K (from big banks like Citigroup)
Best case: $250K+ (some bulls say maybe later in 2027)
Why so different? Nobody knows for sure – it depends on big money coming in, US news (Trump, rules), inflation, rates… But most are still hopeful for the whole year – crypto is becoming more “serious” money.
Bottom line for us normal people
Market feels scared right now (Fear & Greed Index ~32–34 = Fear), but it’s not broken. BTC holding $90K is a good sign.
If you believe long-term → hold or buy on dips.
If you like quick trades → wait for break above $92K to jump on alts/memes.
If you’re new → don’t put everything in at once, start small and learn.
What do you think – $100K by end of January, or another dip coming? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
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