CryptoQuant outlines three Bitcoin paths for 2026, including a $170,000 upside

On 2 January 2026 at 09:12, CryptoQuant detailed three potential trajectories for Bitcoin, balancing liquidity shifts, policy timing, and investor behavior. The least likely case targets an advance toward $170,000, while the base case favors extended range trading. A third path considers recession risk and tighter financial conditions, which could drive a deeper correction.