Review full report Subscribe to Bitfinex Alpha Subscribe to Bitfinex Alpha! Want to receive Alpha from Bitfinex every week? Subscribe if (document.cookie.indexOf('sticky-note-subscribe=1') === -1) { document.querySelector('#sticky-note-subscribe').style.display = 'block'}document.querySelector('#sticky-note-subscribe-cta').addEventListener('click', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); document.querySelector('#sticky-note-subscribe').style.display = 'none' document.cookie = 'sticky-note-subscribe=1; max-age=7776000';}); .wp-block-buttons > .wp-block-button { flex: 1;}.wp-block-buttons .wp-block-button .wp-block-button__link { display: block; text-align: center;}.wp-block-buttons .wp-block-button:last-child .wp-block-button__link { background-color: #1ABC91; border-color: #1abc9c; color: #fff;} Bitcoin reached a new ATH of $109,590 on January 20th, driven by optimism over President Donald Trump’s inauguration and the expected advent of more crypto-friendly policies in the US. Anticipation of initiatives like a strategic Bitcoin reserve and expanded regulatory clarity boosted speculative buying. However, Bitcoin struggled to maintain momentum, retreating to trade below the previous ATH of $108,100, and now trading below $100,000, as concerns rise over China competition in AI and the ongoing threat of tariff hikes by the new US administration. Bitcoin’s correlation with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ has reached new year-to-date highs, highlighting Bitcoin’s evolving status as a major risk-on asset. But while the S&P 500 rallied to new highs last week— Bitcoin continues to be vulnerable to the news agenda, liquidity and speculation. Bitcoin, S&P500 and NASDAQ 30-Day Rolling Pearson Correlation. Similar to some other equity markets, BTC reacted with caution following last week’s Bank of Japan rate hike and it continues to correlate closely with equities, falling sharply on 27th January as jitters increase about China’s ability to produce cheaper AI models through Deepseek and the threat of tariffs being imposed on Colombia . Bitcoin options implied volatility declined 13 percent over the course of the week, suggesting traders are not expecting to see elevated price action. In the macro economy, labour market conditions remain steady despite a slight rise in unemployment claims, with continued claims reaching their highest level in over three years. Meanwhile, consumer sentiment has declined , after six-months of continuous improvement. Concerns over rising unemployment and inflation, influenced by expectations of high import tariffs and regulatory changes under President Trump, weigh heavily on household confidence. Inflation expectations have risen , reflecting broader apprehension about the impact on prices from new policies. S&P Global US Flash PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) Economic activity, while continuing to grow, has also moderated. The S&P Global Flash US PMI reported services growth decelerating even as manufacturing saw its first expansion in months . Inflationary pressures remain a focal point for businesses, compounded by uncertainties over trade and immigration policies. Across the cryptocurrency industry, we are seeing significant developments, including a surge in ETF filings for Litecoin, XRP, and Solana , reflecting growing institutional interest. Simultaneously, the US House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into claims of unfair debanking practices targeting crypto-linked entities. On a different front however, FINTRAC issued an alert on the role that crypto still seems to be playing in money laundering – in this case the proceeds of synthetic opioid sales. It has called on financial institutions to implement stronger anti-money laundering measures. The post Bitfinex Alpha | BTC to consolidate as volatility drops appeared first on Bitfinex blog .
