Since Sunday January 8, 2026 many traders was already losing hope. Bitcoin was trading below $90,000, around $89,300+, and fear was everywhere. X, Binance Square, even Telegram groups people was saying “this is end, more dump is coming”. Too much fear in market honestly.
But crypto market like always love to do opposite. Instead of dumping more, Bitcoin slowly start to move up, step by step, creating bullish momentum that nobody expected. Now today we are seeing BTC trading close to ninety seven thousand plus, even touching $97, 900+ after CZ AMA January 14, 2026. That move alone changed whole market mood from fear to hope again.
If you look on the market board now, big coins are green. BTC showing almost two percent up, ETH also moving good above three thousand three hundred, BNB holding strong near nine hundred plus, SOL also green. Even FRAX showing crazy move which shocked many traders. This clearly showing market is not dead as many people was shouting few days ago.
So question now is simple, crypto market is cooling off, bearish or bullish?
CZ AMA that was spoken in Chinese language bring many answers. During Binance Square livestream, Changpeng Zhao shared many honest thoughts, not hype talk. First thing he warned people strongly about meme coins. He said do not launch meme coins just because he posted something on X or Binance Square. Many people misunderstand posts and think it is endorsement, which is very dangerous. Most of those meme projects die fast, leaving holders with nothing.
For beginners, CZ advice was very clear. Start small, learn first, don’t jump into futures or options. Futures destroy many new traders because of leverage and emotions. This is something many people ignore until they lose everything.
About alt season, CZ said something interesting. Altcoin season is definitely coming, no doubt about that, but timing is unknown. Which coins will pump and how long it will last, nobody can predict exactly. Crypto cycles are complicated, not straight line.
He also talked about BNB ecosystem, saying it is stable and strong with many builders still working. That’s why BNB price is holding well even when market shake. Long term, he still see BNB having potential.
On prediction markets like Polymarket, CZ said they are still very early and illiquid. Only few market makers, mostly sports betting focus, so people should not overestimate them yet.
Now the most big statement, Bitcoin two hundred thousand. CZ repeated again that Bitcoin will definitely reach two hundred thousand dollars. The only question is when, not if. This is long term conviction, not tomorrow prediction. After this statement, market reacted fast, BTC price jumped strongly, showing how powerful sentiment still is.
About meme coins again, CZ said real meme coins must have history or cultural meaning. More than ninety percent of meme coins fail, so risk is very high and responsibility is on investor, not influencers.
He also compared Binance Square and X, saying they are very different platforms. X have KYC problems if they want to do crypto trading, while Binance Square already has verified users.
At the end, CZ said he hope meme coins continue growing but from builder perspective, not gambling. He focus on building better tools, smoother experience, not chasing overnight riches.
So based on CZ concept, is market bullish or bearish? Honestly, market look more bullish than bearish now. Cooling off maybe in short term, but structure still strong. Fear from below ninety thousand was trap for many. Those who panic sold are now watching price go up.
Crypto market always test emotions. Right now hope is back, green candles are back, and alt season talk is slowly returning. Whether we go straight up or pullback first, nobody knows. But one thing is clear, crypto is far from dead, and bullish momentum is still alive.
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