In January 2026, key cryptocurrencies continued to show negative trends. The value of Bitcoin decreased by 10.17% over the month, marking the fourth consecutive month of price decline for this asset. Such a series has only been observed for the second time since 2020.
This is reported by Business • Media
Bitcoin Dynamics and Current Market Situation
The first month of the year was unfavorable for Bitcoin: the asset ended January in the red, while also experiencing a balance between periods of growth and decline. On January 31, the price of Bitcoin fell below the $76,000 mark, and at the time of writing, the cryptocurrency was trading at $78,593.
Ethereum: Worst Month Since September 2025
The second-largest digital asset, Ethereum, lost 17.52% in January, marking its fifth consecutive month of negative dynamics. Historically, January has often been profitable for Ethereum, with growth frequently exceeding 30%. However, this year’s result significantly adjusted the ratio of months with positive and negative dynamics, joining the negative figures of 2019 and 2022.
As of the end of January, the price of Ethereum stood at $2,418.
Throughout the month, various factors influenced the cryptocurrency market, causing increased volatility of assets.
In January 2026, Bitcoin dropped by 10.17%, continuing its negative trend for the fourth consecutive month. Such a decline has been observed for the second time since 2020. Meanwhile, Ethereum showed a decrease of 17.52%, closing the month “in the red” for the fifth time since September 2025.
Among expert forecasts, it is worth noting that Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Mike McGlone predicts a possible return of Bitcoin’s value to $10,000 in 2026. At the same time, Cyber Capital founder Justin Bons believes that the asset may face a crash within the next 7-11 years.