Bitcoin Turns 17: Will BTC Rally for Its Birthday? on Jan 3!

Bitcoin marks 17th anniversary amid post-October correction, brief $90,000 reclaim and modest short-term gains

  • Bitcoin will mark 17 years since its first mined block on Jan. 3, 2009.
  • Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $126,080 on Oct. 6 before a major market correction and large liquidation event.
  • Recent data from CoinGecko’s BTC data show modest gains: about 1.1% (24 hours), 1.1% (7 days), 1.2% (14 days) and 2.2% (30 days).
  • Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $90,000 on Dec. 29 but has struggled to hold that level amid ongoing market fragility.

Bitcoin will celebrate its 17th anniversary on Jan. 3, 2026, marking 17 years since Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block on Jan. 3, 2009. The milestone comes after a year of sharp moves in crypto markets and a notable correction after October highs.

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In 2025, the market surged early in the year following increased investor confidence tied to President Trump assuming office. Bitcoin then reached an all-time high of $126,080 on Oct. 6 before the market experienced a large correction described as the most significant liquidation event in history.

According to CoinGecko’s BTC data, recent price action shows small gains: roughly 1.1% in the past 24 hours, 1.1% over seven days, 1.2% on 14-day charts, and 2.2% over the prior month. These figures indicate short-term positive movement following the October decline.

Bitcoin briefly reclaimed the $90,000 level on Dec. 29 but has since struggled to hold that price. The article noted that BTC “is struggling to hold the $90,000 mark, and may make another attempt to breach it over the next few days.” Market commentators also described the market as fragile and cited ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.

Definition: Liquidation event — forced closing of leveraged trading positions that can cause rapid selling and large price moves.
Definition: Trend reversal — a change in the direction of an asset’s price movement.

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