Bitcoin Price Falls 2.6% on January 20, 2026 as Geopolitical Tension Over Greenland Weighs on Risk Assets

On January 20, 2026, Bitcoin slipped 2.6% in 24 hours to a low near $90,600, wiping out gains made since January 14. Broader crypto markets also turned lower as rising geopolitical friction over Greenland and fresh tariff threats from the United States dampened risk appetite and pushed investors toward assets like gold.