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Bitcoin has shown clear signs of stabilization and rebound in early 2026, with its trend presenting a logical pattern across different timeframes, while positive macro and regulatory changes are injecting new momentum.

Short-term Trend (Within 1 Day - 1 Week): Healthy Consolidation After Breakout

· Current Situation: On January 14, a strong breakout occurred, with a single-day increase of over 5%, pushing the price from $91,000 to above $96,000, hitting a near two-month high, currently consolidating around $95,000.
· Technical Signals: The 1-hour chart shows a healthy structure of “volume breakout, volume contraction for pullback.” Key short-term support is at $94,800 (former resistance turned support), with resistance at $96,300 (intraday high). The market is digesting profit-taking and preparing for the next move.
· One-Week Performance: Up 3.4% overall, showing a oscillating upward pattern, with renewed willingness of funds to enter, but has yet to effectively break above the previous oscillation range.

Mid-term Trend (1 Month): Driven by Macro and Regulatory Factors

· Trajectory: Starting from $87,000 in January, rebounding through a process of “rising-high - pullback - re-breakthrough,” supported by the 50-day moving average (around $89,300), and leveraging positive news for further upward movement.
· Technical Structure: The daily chart remains above the 200-day moving average, indicating a stable long-term trend, but prices are still constrained by the 100-day and 50-day moving averages, forming a “long strong, medium震” pattern. The $92,000-$94,000 zone is a critical support-turned-resistance area.
· On-Chain Positive Signals: Long-term holders’ selling pressure has significantly eased, with daily realized profits dropping from peak of $1 billion to $184 million; derivatives market has completed nearly half of open contract resets, removing “structural suppression” and clearing obstacles for healthy growth.

Long-term Trend (1 Year): Structural Rebuilding After Deep Correction

· Background: Since the October 2025 peak of $126,210, the maximum correction reached 30%, with gradual stabilization in early 2026, and year-to-date performance still at -5.54%.
· Core Shift: The market structure is shifting from retail dominance to institutional capital reflow. After the end-of-year capital outflows, the US spot Bitcoin ETF has resumed net inflows ($117 million), indicating institutions are shifting from waiting to marginal buying.
· Long-term Key Support: $80,600 (weekly trendline + psychological level) and $89,200 (50-day moving average) form a solid defense line for the long-term bull market.

Core Driving Forces: Macro and Regulatory Resonance

1. Macro Aspect: Rate Cut Expectations Boost Risk Assets
The US December core CPI data was moderate, reinforcing market expectations of a rate cut around mid-2026. The prospect of loose liquidity provides critical support for high-elasticity assets like Bitcoin. Meanwhile, geopolitical risks and the practical use of cryptocurrencies in emerging markets (e.g., Venezuela) continue to strengthen their value as “non-sovereign assets” for hedging and utility.
2. Regulatory Aspect: Certainty as the Biggest Benefit
The US “CLARITY Act” is entering a critical review,