Bitcoin Tops $97,000 After $94,200 Break; January 2026 VDD at 0.53

Bitcoin moved above $97,000 after a firm break of the $94,200 resistance and a quick push toward $97,500. As of January 2026, Value Days Destroyed is near 0.53, indicating older coins remain largely inactive, according to CryptoQuant analyst Carmelo Alemán. Analysts remain cautious, warning the advance could still be a counter‑trend move within a broader bearish setup.