- Bitcoin briefly reclaimed the $97,000 level on Jan. 15, 2026.
- According to CoinGecko data, BTC rose 0.3% in 24 hours, 5.5% in a week, 9.2% over 14 days, and 11.5% over the past month.
- BTC faces resistance around $97,000; a clear break could push it toward $100,000 in the short term.
- CoinCodex expects BTC to reclaim $100,000 by Feb. 1, 2026, not by Jan. 20.
- Bernstein and Grayscale project a bullish 2026, with Bernstein forecasting a new high near $150,000 this year and a move above $200,000 in 2027.
Bitcoin briefly reclaimed the $97,000 price level earlier on Jan. 15, 2026, marking its first return to that level since mid-November 2025. According to CoinGecko data, the move came amid modest short-term gains across multiple timeframes. Traders and analysts have focused on whether the advance can continue toward $100,000.
Price data show BTC rose 0.3% over 24 hours, 5.5% over seven days, 9.2% over 14 days, and 11.5% over the past month. The coin hit an all-time high of $126,080 in October 2025 and has since experienced a strong correction. Market participants note that $97,000 is a key resistance level; a decisive break above it could open the path to $100,000.
CoinCodex analysts expect Bitcoin to rally in the coming days but do not expect the $100,000 mark by Jan. 20, forecasting a reclaim on Feb. 1, 2026. Institutional commentary also turned positive for the year: Bernstein and Grayscale say 2026 should be bullish, with Bernstein projecting a new all-time high near $150,000 in 2026 and a move above $200,000 in 2027.
Despite those outlooks, the broader crypto market remains fragile after the October 2025 crash. Investors continue to weigh macroeconomic uncertainty and potential volatility before returning fully to risky assets.
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