Published: Jan 22, 2026, 11:21 IST | Updated: Jan 22, 2026, 11:21 IST
The rally in bitcoin appears to be running out of steam in 2026. After briefly climbing above 97,000 dollars last week, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has slipped back below key levels as global markets turn risk-averse. Bitcoin’s latest slide is raising fresh questions over its ‘digital gold’ narrative, as traders brace for more volatility ahead.