As of late January 2026, the crypto market is in a phase of cautious consolidation after a volatile start to the year. Bitcoin is currently hovering in the $88,000 to $90,000 range, struggling to reclaim the psychological $100,000 milestone as bullish momentum appears to have stalled. Ethereum and other major altcoins are following a similar "lackluster" trend, with ETH trading around $2,900 to $3,200 amid significant spot ETF outflows.
While prices are range-bound, the underlying structure is maturing through landmark stablecoin legislation and increased institutional adoption. However, short-term sentiment remains neutral-to-bearish due to macroeconomic uncertainty, including potential U.S. tariff plans and shifting global liquidity. For now, the market is "looking for direction," with traders watching for a breakout above key resistance or a further dip to test support levels.
Current Market Snapshot (Jan 2026) **picture attached**
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