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Bitcoin is holding a critical support area near $90,000 as risk appetite weakens, according to a market review. Shiba Inu dropped below its 50 EMA, turning a former base into resistance. XRP is attempting to stabilize within the $1.90–$2.00 zone, where a decisive break could open the door to deeper retracement.

CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost reports a clear drop in BTC whale inflows to Binance: after end‑November's panic phase saw nearly $8 billion in monthly transfers, current inflows have been cut to around $2.74 billion, signaling softer sell-side pressure. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju says institutional demand remains strong, citing 577K BTC ($53B) added over the past year.

Bitcoin's recent climb is unfolding with muted retail involvement, according to analysis on X, which noted the market stayed flat for more than a day after President Donald Trump's news before Asian institutional flows moved prices. Creptosolutions highlights key levels at $90,000–$92,000, with $103,000 as a trigger and $85,000–$80,000 as potential downside if $90,000 gives way.

Bitcoin fell below $90,000 as gold traded above $4,755/oz, with Michaël van de Poppe saying on January 19, 2026 that the BTC–gold RSI touched 30, a level last seen at the 2015, 2018 and 2022 lows. Charts highlight support at $88K–$90K and resistance at $100K–$101K, with daily RSI hovering in the mid-40s.

In January 2026, technical signals on the BTC/DOGE pair suggest Dogecoin could outperform Bitcoin as traders rotate toward higher‑beta meme coins. A potential breakdown in the BTC/DOGE ascending channel and a double‑bottom pattern near $0.115 on DOGE point to a possible falling wedge breakout toward $0.28 and beyond. Momentum indicators such as RSI and MACD are aligning with this bullish scenario, while Bitcoin Hyper emerges as a project aiming to enhance Bitcoin’s scalability using Solana‑based technology.

Ethereum is showing a strong on-chain accumulation band between $2,772 and $3,119, suggesting a key support area above $3,000. According to analyst Ali Martinez, many holders last bought ETH in this zone, which could limit downside risk unless price breaks decisively below $2,772. A sustained move above $3,119 may reinforce bullish momentum, while a drop under the range alongside ETF outflows could trigger a deeper correction.

On 21 January 2026, Bitcoin fell below $90,000 as broad crypto selling accelerated. According to market data, it reached about $88,200, nearly 4% lower on the day and more than 6% down for the week, while total market capitalization slipped to roughly $3.02 trillion. Altcoins, including Ethereum and Solana, posted sharper weekly declines.

Bitcoin is consolidating around $89,600 after a near 4% daily drop, with price action hinting at a potential double-bottom near $89,000 and nearby resistance at $91,000 and $92,500–$93,000. CoinShares reported $2.17 billion of crypto ETP inflows last week, including $1.55 billion into Bitcoin, while Coinglass data shows futures open interest up about 13% since January 1.

Bitcoin fell under $90,000 on 21 January and touched $89,162 before stabilizing near $89,368, a 1.9% session drop, per TradingView. According to CoinGlass, crypto liquidations totaled $708.88m in the past 24 hours, with $648.78m from longs and $60.09m from shorts, highlighting a leverage flush skewed against long positions.

On Tuesday, Bitcoin slipped below $90,000, and multiple analysts warned of sustained sell-side pressure driven by inflows from large holders. CryptoQuant data indicates newer whales (UTXO age under 155 days) now control more realized capital, with a cohort realized price near $98,000 and about $6 billion in unrealized losses, keeping $85,000 in focus.