Bitcoin gave up ground on Thursday, January 8, falling to $91,257 — a 2.6% decline on the day. Ethereum followed suit at $3,165, dropping nearly 4%. Despite the pullback, the week remains positive with a 4.3% gain for Bitcoin. Trading volumes increased, signaling some nervousness.
This correction is driven by profit-taking after the early-week rebound. Traditional markets are also down, with the Nasdaq slightly retreating, amplifying pressure on digital assets. Fears of a US interest rate hike are resurfacing, weighing on risk appetite. Bitcoin, sensitive to these macroeconomic factors, is feeling the impact.
For investors, this pullback is seen as a buying opportunity at a discount. The weekly trend remains positive, and the sector’s fundamentals haven’t changed. If Bitcoin holds above $90,000, confidence could return quickly. The coming days will be decisive in determining whether this decline is temporary or the start of a deeper bearish trend.
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