Bitcoin tops $95,000 after December CPI; breakout eyes $97,600–$99,000
Bitcoin advanced above $95,000 after the December US CPI showed 2.7% headline inflation and 2.6% core, easing policy worries and aiding risk appetite. On January 13, 2026, Fitch highlighted risks in BTC‑backed debt, while 21Shares listed its Bitcoin Gold ETP on the London Stock Exchange. Short‑term charts flag resistance near $97,600 and $98,800–$99,000.