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January Insights & Trends
1. Institutional vs. Long-Term Holders
There is a significant shift in market structure. Institutional demand is providing a consistent "bid" through ETFs (like BlackRock’s IBIT) and treasury companies like Strategy Inc., which recently purchased another 13,627 BTC. However, this demand is being met by "long-term holders" who are capitalizing on 2025’s performance by distributing their coins, creating a price ceiling near $100,000.
2. Geopolitical & Macro Tailwinds
De-escalation of Tensions: Early January saw market jitters due to potential military tensions in the Middle East. Following a de-escalation around January 13, investor confidence in risk assets returned, helping BTC bounce from the $90,000 level.
Federal Reserve Dynamics: Political pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates is being closely watched. Analysts suggest that any perceived loss of Fed independence could weaken the dollar, which historically serves as a bullish catalyst for Bitcoin.
3. Regulatory Delays
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 is currently a major talking point. However, key markup hearings were postponed in mid-January to ensure broader support, leading to some short-term uncertainty in the regulatory landscape.
Technical Outlook
The $100,000 Barrier: This remains the psychological and technical "boss level." While Bitcoin briefly touched $98,000 this week, it failed to sustain the momentum to break six figures.
Warning Signs: Some technical analysts (e.g., CryptoQuant) warn that the current structure mirrors the 2022 cycle, where a period of consolidation led to an "upside fakeout" followed by a sharper correction. If BTC fails to hold the $90,000 support level, a double-digit percentage drop could follow.
1. Institutional vs. Long-Term Holders
There is a significant shift in market structure. Institutional demand is providing a consistent "bid" through ETFs (like BlackRock’s IBIT) and treasury companies like Strategy Inc., which recently purchased another 13,627 BTC. However, this demand is being met by "long-term holders" who are capitalizing on 2025’s performance by distributing their coins, creating a price ceiling near $100,000.
2. Geopolitical & Macro Tailwinds
De-escalation of Tensions: Early January saw market jitters due to potential military tensions in the Middle East. Following a de-escalation around January 13, investor confidence in risk assets returned, helping BTC bounce from the $90,000 level.
Federal Reserve Dynamics: Political pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates is being closely watched. Analysts suggest that any perceived loss of Fed independence could weaken the dollar, which historically serves as a bullish catalyst for Bitcoin.
3. Regulatory Delays
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 is currently a major talking point. However, key markup hearings were postponed in mid-January to ensure broader support, leading to some short-term uncertainty in the regulatory landscape.
Technical Outlook
The $100,000 Barrier: This remains the psychological and technical "boss level." While Bitcoin briefly touched $98,000 this week, it failed to sustain the momentum to break six figures.
Warning Signs: Some technical analysts (e.g., CryptoQuant) warn that the current structure mirrors the 2022 cycle, where a period of consolidation led to an "upside fakeout" followed by a sharper correction. If BTC fails to hold the $90,000 support level, a double-digit percentage drop could follow.
Securing your Cryptocurrency
Securing your cryptocurrency is about moving from "convenience" to "control." In the crypto world, you are your own bank, which means there is no "Forgot Password" button if you lose your private keys.
Here is a comprehensive strategy to protect your assets in 2026.
1. The "Cold Storage" Gold Standard
The single most effective way to protect your crypto is to get it off the internet.
Hardware Wallets: Use a physical device (like a Ledger or Trezor). These store your "private keys" offline, making them immune to online hackers.
Air-Gapped Devices: For high-value portfolios, use devices that never touch a USB port or Wi-Fi, instead communicating via QR codes.
Buy Direct: Never buy a hardware wallet from Amazon or eBay. Only buy directly from the manufacturer to ensure the device hasn't been tampered with.
2. Secure Your "Seed Phrase"
Your seed phrase (the 12–24 words given when you set up a wallet) is the master key to your money.
Never Digital: Never save it in a Notes app, screenshot it, or upload it to iCloud/Google Drive. If your phone is hacked, your crypto is gone.
Metal Storage: Paper burns and ink fades. Use a stainless steel backup (like a Billfodl or Cryptosteel) to protect your phrase from fire and water damage.
The "25th Word": Many wallets allow you to add a "passphrase" on top of your 24 words. This creates a "hidden" wallet that can't be accessed even if someone finds your physical seed phrase.
3. Account Hardening (For Exchanges)
If you keep funds on an exchange (like Coinbase or Binance), you must treat that account like a fortress.
App-Based 2FA: Never use SMS (text) for two-factor authentication. Hackers can "SIM swap" your phone number. Use Google Authenticator, Authy, or a physical YubiKey.
Whitelisting: Enable "Address Whitelisting." This ensures that crypto can only be sent to addresses you have pre-approved, with a 24–48 hour delay for any new ones.
Dedicated Email: Use a unique, encrypted email address (like ProtonMail) specifically for your crypto accounts.
4. Operational Security (Safe Habits)
Avoid "Blind Signing": In 2026, the biggest threat is malicious smart contracts. Never connect your main "vault" wallet to a DeFi site or a minting page. Use a "Burner Wallet" with a small amount of funds for daily transactions.
Revoke Permissions: Regularly use tools like Revoke.cash to cancel any permissions you've given to apps to spend your tokens.
Trust No One: Admins, "Support Agents," and "Helpful DMs" on Discord or Telegram are always scammers. No legitimate service will ever ask for your seed phrase.
Here is a comprehensive strategy to protect your assets in 2026.
1. The "Cold Storage" Gold Standard
The single most effective way to protect your crypto is to get it off the internet.
Hardware Wallets: Use a physical device (like a Ledger or Trezor). These store your "private keys" offline, making them immune to online hackers.
Air-Gapped Devices: For high-value portfolios, use devices that never touch a USB port or Wi-Fi, instead communicating via QR codes.
Buy Direct: Never buy a hardware wallet from Amazon or eBay. Only buy directly from the manufacturer to ensure the device hasn't been tampered with.
2. Secure Your "Seed Phrase"
Your seed phrase (the 12–24 words given when you set up a wallet) is the master key to your money.
Never Digital: Never save it in a Notes app, screenshot it, or upload it to iCloud/Google Drive. If your phone is hacked, your crypto is gone.
Metal Storage: Paper burns and ink fades. Use a stainless steel backup (like a Billfodl or Cryptosteel) to protect your phrase from fire and water damage.
The "25th Word": Many wallets allow you to add a "passphrase" on top of your 24 words. This creates a "hidden" wallet that can't be accessed even if someone finds your physical seed phrase.
3. Account Hardening (For Exchanges)
If you keep funds on an exchange (like Coinbase or Binance), you must treat that account like a fortress.
App-Based 2FA: Never use SMS (text) for two-factor authentication. Hackers can "SIM swap" your phone number. Use Google Authenticator, Authy, or a physical YubiKey.
Whitelisting: Enable "Address Whitelisting." This ensures that crypto can only be sent to addresses you have pre-approved, with a 24–48 hour delay for any new ones.
Dedicated Email: Use a unique, encrypted email address (like ProtonMail) specifically for your crypto accounts.
4. Operational Security (Safe Habits)
Avoid "Blind Signing": In 2026, the biggest threat is malicious smart contracts. Never connect your main "vault" wallet to a DeFi site or a minting page. Use a "Burner Wallet" with a small amount of funds for daily transactions.
Revoke Permissions: Regularly use tools like Revoke.cash to cancel any permissions you've given to apps to spend your tokens.
Trust No One: Admins, "Support Agents," and "Helpful DMs" on Discord or Telegram are always scammers. No legitimate service will ever ask for your seed phrase.
Total Liquidations: In the last 24-hour cycle, total crypto liquidations reached approximately $601 million, with Bitcoin accounting for $262 million of that total.
Long vs. Short Bias: The market is currently slightly leaning toward "long" exposure. Long liquidations have been more frequent in the last 48 hours (approx. $203M across the market) as BTC slipped from the $97k range to its current level.
Magnetic Levels: The heatmap shows "bright yellow" clusters near $95,600 (24h high) and $94,800 (24h low), indicating that market makers may drive price toward these thin zones to "hunt" available liquidity before a larger move.
For a real-time, interactive visual of these "heat bands," the following platforms are the industry standards:
CoinGlass: Best for "Liquidation Heatmap" visuals with color-coded intensity.
Kingfisher: Specializes in high-resolution liquidation "maps" and "walls."
Velo Data: Excellent for professional-grade institutional positioning.
Long vs. Short Bias: The market is currently slightly leaning toward "long" exposure. Long liquidations have been more frequent in the last 48 hours (approx. $203M across the market) as BTC slipped from the $97k range to its current level.
Magnetic Levels: The heatmap shows "bright yellow" clusters near $95,600 (24h high) and $94,800 (24h low), indicating that market makers may drive price toward these thin zones to "hunt" available liquidity before a larger move.
For a real-time, interactive visual of these "heat bands," the following platforms are the industry standards:
CoinGlass: Best for "Liquidation Heatmap" visuals with color-coded intensity.
Kingfisher: Specializes in high-resolution liquidation "maps" and "walls."
Velo Data: Excellent for professional-grade institutional positioning.
As of January 18, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in a compressed range around $95,000, with significant liquidation clusters forming just outside this immediate zone. Market data indicates a "wait-and-see" environment where liquidity is building up on both sides, making the price sensitive to a breakout in either direction.
As of Sunday, January 18, 2026, Bitcoin is currently trading in a consolidated range between $94,000 and $96,000. The liquidation heatmap shows that the market is currently "sandwiched" between two significant liquidity clusters, suggesting a period of high volatility is imminent as price gravitates toward these zones.
Current Liquidation Clusters
The heatmap highlights two primary areas where leveraged traders are most exposed:
Upper Resistance (Short Liquidation Zone):
$96,000 - $98,000: A dense cluster of short liquidations has formed here. A break above $96,500 could trigger a short squeeze, potentially propelling the price toward the recent high of $97,924 and eventually the psychological $100,000 level.
Lower Support (Long Liquidation Zone):
$94,000 - $95,000: This is the immediate "war zone." Multiple long positions are clustered here.
$90,000 - $91,000: A much larger "liquidity wall" exists around $90,500. If Bitcoin fails to hold the $94,000 support, a cascading liquidation event could drive prices down to test the $90,000 pivot.
Current Liquidation Clusters
The heatmap highlights two primary areas where leveraged traders are most exposed:
Upper Resistance (Short Liquidation Zone):
$96,000 - $98,000: A dense cluster of short liquidations has formed here. A break above $96,500 could trigger a short squeeze, potentially propelling the price toward the recent high of $97,924 and eventually the psychological $100,000 level.
Lower Support (Long Liquidation Zone):
$94,000 - $95,000: This is the immediate "war zone." Multiple long positions are clustered here.
$90,000 - $91,000: A much larger "liquidity wall" exists around $90,500. If Bitcoin fails to hold the $94,000 support, a cascading liquidation event could drive prices down to test the $90,000 pivot.
Current Liquidation Clusters (94k–98k)
The market is currently seeing a tug-of-war between long and short positions in this specific range:
The $94,000 Support Floor:
There is a heavy concentration of long liquidations (estimated at $1.55 billion) sitting just below $94,000.
If the price dips under this level, it could trigger a "long squeeze," where forced selling from liquidated traders pushes the price down rapidly toward the $91k–$92k support zone.
The $98,000 Resistance Ceiling:
Conversely, a massive cluster of short liquidations (approximately $749 million) is stacked near the $98,000 mark.
Breaking above $98,000 is considered a "bull-bear dividing line." Doing so would likely trigger a "short squeeze," as traders who bet against Bitcoin are forced to buy back their positions, potentially catapulting the price toward $100,000+
The market is currently seeing a tug-of-war between long and short positions in this specific range:
The $94,000 Support Floor:
There is a heavy concentration of long liquidations (estimated at $1.55 billion) sitting just below $94,000.
If the price dips under this level, it could trigger a "long squeeze," where forced selling from liquidated traders pushes the price down rapidly toward the $91k–$92k support zone.
The $98,000 Resistance Ceiling:
Conversely, a massive cluster of short liquidations (approximately $749 million) is stacked near the $98,000 mark.
Breaking above $98,000 is considered a "bull-bear dividing line." Doing so would likely trigger a "short squeeze," as traders who bet against Bitcoin are forced to buy back their positions, potentially catapulting the price toward $100,000+
Key Technical Insights
The "Long" Risk: There is significantly more liquidity resting below the current price than above it. If BTC drops below $94,000, the cumulative liquidation intensity reaches roughly $1.55 billion. This imbalance often acts as a "magnet," pulling price lower to hunt that liquidity.
The "Short" Opportunity: Conversely, a push above $98,000 would wipe out approximately $749 million in shorts. While this pool is smaller, a break here would likely be more "violent" due to the proximity of the psychological $100,000 barrier.
Volatility Context: Bitcoin's Average True Range (ATR) is currently around 3%–4% daily. With the price near $95,000, this means a "normal" daily move can easily reach the $91,000 or $99,000 levels, putting both sides of the heatmap at risk.
What to Watch Next
Keep a close eye on the $94,000 level. If the price touches this mark and we see a massive spike in "Long Liquidations" without a quick bounce, it could signal a deeper correction toward the $88,000–$90,000 liquidity belt.
The "Long" Risk: There is significantly more liquidity resting below the current price than above it. If BTC drops below $94,000, the cumulative liquidation intensity reaches roughly $1.55 billion. This imbalance often acts as a "magnet," pulling price lower to hunt that liquidity.
The "Short" Opportunity: Conversely, a push above $98,000 would wipe out approximately $749 million in shorts. While this pool is smaller, a break here would likely be more "violent" due to the proximity of the psychological $100,000 barrier.
Volatility Context: Bitcoin's Average True Range (ATR) is currently around 3%–4% daily. With the price near $95,000, this means a "normal" daily move can easily reach the $91,000 or $99,000 levels, putting both sides of the heatmap at risk.
What to Watch Next
Keep a close eye on the $94,000 level. If the price touches this mark and we see a massive spike in "Long Liquidations" without a quick bounce, it could signal a deeper correction toward the $88,000–$90,000 liquidity belt.
Key Support (Long Liquidations): On the downside, there is a significant "wall" of leveraged long positions clustered between $89,000 and $91,000. If Bitcoin fails to hold current levels and drops below $94,000, these positions face forced closure, which could lead to a quick wick down toward the $87,000 mark.
The "Magnet" Zone: Data suggests the $94,000 level is currently acting as a pivot.
The "Magnet" Zone: Data suggests the $94,000 level is currently acting as a pivot.
As of January 16, 2026, the Bitcoin liquidation heatmap shows a market tightly coiled between two major "liquidity pools" following a recent short-covering squeeze.
Current Liquidation Clusters
Traders are currently eyeing two primary zones where leverage is most concentrated:
To the Upside (Short Liquidations): A significant cluster of short positions is sitting near the $98,000–$99,000 range. If Bitcoin breaks above $98,000, analysts estimate approximately $749 million in cumulative short liquidations could be triggered, potentially fueling a "squeeze" toward the psychological $100,000 mark.
To the Downside (Long Liquidations): The most intense "pain point" for long positions is currently below $94,000. A drop to this level could trigger a cascade of roughly $1.556 billion in liquidations. Even deeper liquidity sits in the $84,000–$85,000 zone, which acted as a major support cluster earlier this month.
Current Liquidation Clusters
Traders are currently eyeing two primary zones where leverage is most concentrated:
To the Upside (Short Liquidations): A significant cluster of short positions is sitting near the $98,000–$99,000 range. If Bitcoin breaks above $98,000, analysts estimate approximately $749 million in cumulative short liquidations could be triggered, potentially fueling a "squeeze" toward the psychological $100,000 mark.
To the Downside (Long Liquidations): The most intense "pain point" for long positions is currently below $94,000. A drop to this level could trigger a cascade of roughly $1.556 billion in liquidations. Even deeper liquidity sits in the $84,000–$85,000 zone, which acted as a major support cluster earlier this month.
The "Long" Liquidation Trap (Downside Risk)
The most immediate concern for bulls is the dense cluster of long positions sitting just below the current price.
$89,000 – $89,500: This is the "immediate" danger zone. If Bitcoin breaks below $89,000, roughly $894 million to $944 million in long positions are estimated to be at risk of forced liquidation.
The $84,000 "Bomb": If a cascade begins and $89,000 fails to hold, there is a much larger, "nuclear" liquidation cluster near $84,000. Some analysts estimate that a breach of this level could trigger over $10 billion in unwound leveraged longs.
The most immediate concern for bulls is the dense cluster of long positions sitting just below the current price.
$89,000 – $89,500: This is the "immediate" danger zone. If Bitcoin breaks below $89,000, roughly $894 million to $944 million in long positions are estimated to be at risk of forced liquidation.
The $84,000 "Bomb": If a cascade begins and $89,000 fails to hold, there is a much larger, "nuclear" liquidation cluster near $84,000. Some analysts estimate that a breach of this level could trigger over $10 billion in unwound leveraged longs.
As of January 15, 2026, the Bitcoin liquidation heatmap shows significant activity following a surge toward the $97,500 range. The market is currently navigating a period of high volatility as it tests psychological resistance levels.
Current Liquidation Landscape
Major Liquidation Levels:
Upside (Shorts): A heavy cluster of short liquidations is sitting between $98,000 and $100,000. The $98,000 mark is particularly critical as it represents the cost basis for many short-term holders. A break above this could trigger a "short squeeze" toward $105,000.
Downside (Longs): Protective liquidity for long positions is concentrated in the $90,000 – $91,600 band (near the 50-day EMA). A deeper "liquidity hunt" is visible at $80,000, which remains a target for bearish traders if current support fails.
Recent Activity: In the last 24 hours, over $262 million in Bitcoin positions were liquidated. This follows a Tuesday surge that wiped out roughly $591 million in shorts when BTC hit $96,500.
Leverage Concentration: High-leverage "heat" (up to 40x and 100x) is currently tightly packed around the $94,500 pivot point.
Current Liquidation Landscape
Major Liquidation Levels:
Upside (Shorts): A heavy cluster of short liquidations is sitting between $98,000 and $100,000. The $98,000 mark is particularly critical as it represents the cost basis for many short-term holders. A break above this could trigger a "short squeeze" toward $105,000.
Downside (Longs): Protective liquidity for long positions is concentrated in the $90,000 – $91,600 band (near the 50-day EMA). A deeper "liquidity hunt" is visible at $80,000, which remains a target for bearish traders if current support fails.
Recent Activity: In the last 24 hours, over $262 million in Bitcoin positions were liquidated. This follows a Tuesday surge that wiped out roughly $591 million in shorts when BTC hit $96,500.
Leverage Concentration: High-leverage "heat" (up to 40x and 100x) is currently tightly packed around the $94,500 pivot point.
Key Liquidation Clusters Around $98,000
Current market data from platforms like CoinGlass and Hyblock highlights $98k as a critical pivot point:
Short Liquidation Wall ($95,000 – $98,000): There is a dense "bright band" of short liquidations stacked just below the $100k psychological barrier. If BTC breaks and holds above $95,000, a short squeeze is expected to accelerate price rapidly toward the $98,000–$98,700 range.
The "Sweep" Zone: Analysts have noted that $98,000 often acts as a liquidity "trap." In recent weeks, when BTC traded above $100k, the heatmap showed nearly $1.3 billion in cumulative long leverage sitting at $98,000. This makes it a primary target for "long flushes" where price dips to wipe out over-leveraged buyers before a move higher.
Asymmetric Risk: Reports indicate that while there are roughly $2 billion in shorts vulnerable above $104k, the concentration of liquidity between $90k and $98k is much higher, suggesting higher volatility within this specific bracket.
Current market data from platforms like CoinGlass and Hyblock highlights $98k as a critical pivot point:
Short Liquidation Wall ($95,000 – $98,000): There is a dense "bright band" of short liquidations stacked just below the $100k psychological barrier. If BTC breaks and holds above $95,000, a short squeeze is expected to accelerate price rapidly toward the $98,000–$98,700 range.
The "Sweep" Zone: Analysts have noted that $98,000 often acts as a liquidity "trap." In recent weeks, when BTC traded above $100k, the heatmap showed nearly $1.3 billion in cumulative long leverage sitting at $98,000. This makes it a primary target for "long flushes" where price dips to wipe out over-leveraged buyers before a move higher.
Asymmetric Risk: Reports indicate that while there are roughly $2 billion in shorts vulnerable above $104k, the concentration of liquidity between $90k and $98k is much higher, suggesting higher volatility within this specific bracket.
The "Short Squeeze" Magnet at $95,000
Historically, large clusters of short liquidations have been building between $94,500 and $95,000.
Intensity: Estimates from late 2025 and early 2026 suggested that a clean break above $95,000 could trigger over $160M–$200M in cumulative short liquidations.
The Launchpad Effect: Because short liquidations force traders to "buy back" their positions, hitting this cluster often acts as a propellant. Analysts noted that once $95k is cleared, the lack of immediate resistance could drive the price toward $98,000–$100,000 very quickly.
2. Current Price vs. Liquidation Zones
With Bitcoin trading near $95,433 today, the market is currently "sweeping" these high-value clusters.
Dealer Gamma: Market data shows that dealer gamma has flipped short between $95k and $104k, which mechanically reinforces upward moves as dealers hedge their positions.
The "Liquidity Sandwich": While the upside is being tested, a heavy layer of long liquidations sits below at $90k–$91k. If $95k is not sustained as a new floor, the price may gravitate back toward those lower clusters to "reset" the leverage.
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Historically, large clusters of short liquidations have been building between $94,500 and $95,000.
Intensity: Estimates from late 2025 and early 2026 suggested that a clean break above $95,000 could trigger over $160M–$200M in cumulative short liquidations.
The Launchpad Effect: Because short liquidations force traders to "buy back" their positions, hitting this cluster often acts as a propellant. Analysts noted that once $95k is cleared, the lack of immediate resistance could drive the price toward $98,000–$100,000 very quickly.
2. Current Price vs. Liquidation Zones
With Bitcoin trading near $95,433 today, the market is currently "sweeping" these high-value clusters.
Dealer Gamma: Market data shows that dealer gamma has flipped short between $95k and $104k, which mechanically reinforces upward moves as dealers hedge their positions.
The "Liquidity Sandwich": While the upside is being tested, a heavy layer of long liquidations sits below at $90k–$91k. If $95k is not sustained as a new floor, the price may gravitate back toward those lower clusters to "reset" the leverage.
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When the Bitcoin network is under "heavy load," it means there are more transactions being broadcast than the network can process in its current blocks. As of January 2026, Bitcoin is seeing a significant surge in activity, with prices recently touching the $94,000–$96,000 range and institutional ETF inflows picking up.
Here is a breakdown of what happens during these periods and how you can manage your transactions.
1. What "Heavy Load" Actually Means
The Mempool Backlog: Every transaction goes into a "waiting room" called the Mempool. When the network is busy, this backlog grows. Miners then prioritize transactions that offer the highest fees.
The "Bidding War": Because block space is limited (roughly every 10 minutes), users must compete. If you set a low fee during a load spike, your transaction might sit in the mempool for hours or even days.
Current Context (2026): High retail accumulation and renewed institutional interest are currently keeping the mempool active. Transactions related to Ordinals (inscriptions) also continue to occupy significant block space.
Here is a breakdown of what happens during these periods and how you can manage your transactions.
1. What "Heavy Load" Actually Means
The Mempool Backlog: Every transaction goes into a "waiting room" called the Mempool. When the network is busy, this backlog grows. Miners then prioritize transactions that offer the highest fees.
The "Bidding War": Because block space is limited (roughly every 10 minutes), users must compete. If you set a low fee during a load spike, your transaction might sit in the mempool for hours or even days.
Current Context (2026): High retail accumulation and renewed institutional interest are currently keeping the mempool active. Transactions related to Ordinals (inscriptions) also continue to occupy significant block space.
The $96k Resistance Breakdown
Liquidation Density: According to current heatmaps, the zone between $95,000 and $96,850 is "blazing" with high-intensity liquidation clusters. This represents a heavy concentration of short-seller stop-losses.
The "Short Squeeze" Trigger: If Bitcoin can break and hold above $96,000, it would likely trigger a massive short squeeze. This forced buying from liquidated shorts could rapidly catapult the price toward the $99,000 – $101,000 region.
Psychological Barrier: Many traders view $95,000–$96,000 as the "final boss" before Bitcoin makes a serious run at the six-figure $100,000 mark. Rejections here in late December and early January have solidified this as a formidable resistance band.
Liquidation Density: According to current heatmaps, the zone between $95,000 and $96,850 is "blazing" with high-intensity liquidation clusters. This represents a heavy concentration of short-seller stop-losses.
The "Short Squeeze" Trigger: If Bitcoin can break and hold above $96,000, it would likely trigger a massive short squeeze. This forced buying from liquidated shorts could rapidly catapult the price toward the $99,000 – $101,000 region.
Psychological Barrier: Many traders view $95,000–$96,000 as the "final boss" before Bitcoin makes a serious run at the six-figure $100,000 mark. Rejections here in late December and early January have solidified this as a formidable resistance band.
As of January 13, 2026, the $94,468 price level (and the broader $94,000–$95,000 range) represents a critical short liquidation cluster for Bitcoin.
Recent market data from heatmaps (such as Coinglass and Hyblock) indicates that a significant amount of leveraged short positions are "stacked" just above the current trading price of approximately $91,500.
Why the $94,468 Level Matters
The "Short Squeeze" Magnet: Liquidation clusters act like magnets for price. Market makers and "whales" often drive the price toward these zones to trigger forced buy-backs from short sellers. If BTC hits $94,468, it could trigger a "cascade" where forced buying pushes the price even higher, potentially toward $97,000 or the psychological $100,000 mark.
Recent Rejections: Bitcoin has recently struggled to sustain a daily close above the $94,000–$94,500 supply zone. On January 5th and 7th, the price briefly touched these levels but was rejected, leading to over $400 million in long liquidations as the price retraced to $90,000.
Recent market data from heatmaps (such as Coinglass and Hyblock) indicates that a significant amount of leveraged short positions are "stacked" just above the current trading price of approximately $91,500.
Why the $94,468 Level Matters
The "Short Squeeze" Magnet: Liquidation clusters act like magnets for price. Market makers and "whales" often drive the price toward these zones to trigger forced buy-backs from short sellers. If BTC hits $94,468, it could trigger a "cascade" where forced buying pushes the price even higher, potentially toward $97,000 or the psychological $100,000 mark.
Recent Rejections: Bitcoin has recently struggled to sustain a daily close above the $94,000–$94,500 supply zone. On January 5th and 7th, the price briefly touched these levels but was rejected, leading to over $400 million in long liquidations as the price retraced to $90,000.
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Crypto is the only asset class in history to be built from the bottom up.
After years of being retail-led, the last 24 months have seen a massive influx of institutional capital. The corporate pool is deeper than it’s ever been.
After years of being retail-led, the last 24 months have seen a massive influx of institutional capital. The corporate pool is deeper than it’s ever been.
As of January 13, 2026, Bitcoin has recently faced rejection at the $94,500–$95,000 resistance level, leading to significant shifts in the liquidation landscape.
Current Liquidation Clusters (January 2026)
Based on recent market data, the following areas are high-density "pain points" for traders at 94500$-95000$
Current Liquidation Clusters (January 2026)
Based on recent market data, the following areas are high-density "pain points" for traders at 94500$-95000$
The $94,000–$95,000 Short Liquidation Cluster
The $94,000 level is currently the primary ceiling for Bitcoin. Heatmaps from platforms like Coinglass and Hyblock show a dense band of short liquidations stacked between $94,000 and $95,000.
The "Short Squeeze" Catalyst: If Bitcoin breaks above $94,000 with strong spot volume, it is expected to trigger a cascade of forced buy orders from liquidated shorts. This could act as "fuel," rapidly pushing the price toward $97,000 or even $100,000.
The Resistance Pivot: Over the last week, BTC has repeatedly attempted to clear this zone but was rejected (notably on Jan 5th and 7th), leading to localized pullbacks as bears defended this liquidity.
2. The $89,000–$90,000 Long Liquidation Cluster
On the flip side, there is a "liquidity sandwich" forming below current prices.
Support Zone: A heavy cluster of long liquidations sits just below the $90,000 psychological level, specifically in the $89,000–$89,500 range.
The $94,000 level is currently the primary ceiling for Bitcoin. Heatmaps from platforms like Coinglass and Hyblock show a dense band of short liquidations stacked between $94,000 and $95,000.
The "Short Squeeze" Catalyst: If Bitcoin breaks above $94,000 with strong spot volume, it is expected to trigger a cascade of forced buy orders from liquidated shorts. This could act as "fuel," rapidly pushing the price toward $97,000 or even $100,000.
The Resistance Pivot: Over the last week, BTC has repeatedly attempted to clear this zone but was rejected (notably on Jan 5th and 7th), leading to localized pullbacks as bears defended this liquidity.
2. The $89,000–$90,000 Long Liquidation Cluster
On the flip side, there is a "liquidity sandwich" forming below current prices.
Support Zone: A heavy cluster of long liquidations sits just below the $90,000 psychological level, specifically in the $89,000–$89,500 range.
📊 Latest CPI Data (Released Jan 13, 2026)
The report shows that inflation held steady at the end of 2025, largely meeting economist expectations Key Takeaways from Today's Report
Persistent Pressures: Shelter (housing) was the primary driver of the monthly increase, rising 0.4%. Food prices also showed significant movement, increasing 0.7% for the month.
Downward Movers: Energy prices provided some relief, with gasoline falling 0.5%, and used car prices dropped by 1.1%.
Post-Shutdown Accuracy: Analysts noted that today’s data is more "clean" than the previous month's report, which was heavily distorted by the 43-day government shutdown in late 2025.
Federal Reserve Impact: With inflation "stuck" around 2.7%, markets currently expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady at their next meeting on January 27–28, rather than continuing the rate cuts seen in late 2025.
Next Release Date
The report for January 2026 data is scheduled for release on February 11, 2026.
The report shows that inflation held steady at the end of 2025, largely meeting economist expectations Key Takeaways from Today's Report
Persistent Pressures: Shelter (housing) was the primary driver of the monthly increase, rising 0.4%. Food prices also showed significant movement, increasing 0.7% for the month.
Downward Movers: Energy prices provided some relief, with gasoline falling 0.5%, and used car prices dropped by 1.1%.
Post-Shutdown Accuracy: Analysts noted that today’s data is more "clean" than the previous month's report, which was heavily distorted by the 43-day government shutdown in late 2025.
Federal Reserve Impact: With inflation "stuck" around 2.7%, markets currently expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady at their next meeting on January 27–28, rather than continuing the rate cuts seen in late 2025.
Next Release Date
The report for January 2026 data is scheduled for release on February 11, 2026.
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