As of January 15, 2026, 12:15 PM
Bitcoin is consolidating near the $96,000 level, with a recovery in trading volume conflicting with on-chain indicators, making market direction difficult to judge.
📈 Current Price
Price $96,197(+0.93%) Bitcoin is trading near the $96,000 line, with a slight increase from the previous day. After a sharp rally, the market is not showing a clear direction but rather a short-term range-bound oscillation.
Trading Volume $59.37 billion(+3.00%) Trading volume has slightly increased compared to the previous day. Although volume has recovered alongside price increases, it remains at a limited level compared to the previous rapid rise phase.
Daily Volatility –0.73% Based on the last 5 trading days, daily volatility is ▲January 11 +0.50% ▲January 12 +0.27% ▲January 13 +4.41% ▲January 14 +1.62% ▲January 15 –0.73%. Volatility has gradually decreased after the sharp rise.
Asset Comparison S&P 500↓·Gold↓ The S&P 500 index is at 6,926.60 points, down 0.53%; gold is at $4,605, down 0.67%. Both risk assets and safe assets are showing weakness, indicating a cautious macro environment.
MACD 681.72 The daily MACD is 681.72, remaining in positive territory, but the weekly MACD is –1239.87, indicating limited signs of a medium-term trend reversal. This is a zone where short-term rebound and medium-term uncertainty coexist.
❤️ Current Investment Sentiment
Market Cap Share 59.10%(+0.62%) Bitcoin’s market cap share has increased. Funds have not dispersed into altcoins but have strengthened a defensive bias centered on Bitcoin.
Fear & Greed Index 54(Neutral) Investment sentiment remains in the neutral zone. No signs of overheating or fear, maintaining a relatively stable psychological state.
Google Trends Score 63(Previous day 72) Search interest has slowed compared to the previous day. The public attention that was once concentrated after the rally has eased.
🧭 Current Market
SSR 12.84(Previous day 12.58) Bitcoin’s market cap relative to stablecoin market cap has slightly increased. The potential for aggressive buying remains limited.
NUPL 0.4196(Previous day 0.4106) The proportion of unrealized profits has further increased. More investors are in profit zones, but the market is still far from overheating.
Exchange Holdings 2.7233 million BTC(–0.68%) Bitcoin holdings on exchanges have decreased. This is interpreted as a sign of easing medium-term supply pressure.
Net Inflow/Outflow on Exchanges –18,517 BTC(+2.13%) The net outflow trend continues. Even during short-term adjustments, holding tendencies are maintained.
Active Wallets 773,283(Previous day 785,738) Network activity has slightly slowed down. This is seen as a trend of gradually calming short-term enthusiasm after the rally.
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