Bitcoin (BTC<\/a>) saw multiday lows into Sunday\u2019s weekly close as bulls faced a week of macro uncertainty.<\/p>\n Key points:<\/strong><\/p>\n Bitcoin heads lower as market nerves about upcoming macroeconomic volatility catalysts boil over.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Downside risks firmly outweigh the odds of upside, BTC price analysis says.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A potential bullish divergence against silver offers a glimmer of hope.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Data from TradingView<\/a> tracked 1.6% losses for BTC\/USD, which reached $87,471 on Bitstamp.<\/p>\n Long positions made up the majority of 24-hour crypto liquidations, which passed $250 million, per data from CoinGlass<\/a>.<\/p>\n Trading resource The Kobeissi Letter attributed market weakness to the prospect of another US government shutdown in the coming days.<\/p>\n BREAKING: Bitcoin falls below $88,000 as $60 million worth of levered longs are liquidated in 30 minutes.<\/p>\n A government shutdown is now expected and President Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on Canada.<\/p>\n US stock market futures will open in less than 7 hours. pic.twitter.com\/40GxrMdRTI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cBuckle up for a huge week ahead,\u201d it told<\/a> X followers, further highlighting President Donald Trump\u2019s tariff threats on Canada, macroeconomic data releases and the Federal Reserve\u2019s decision on interest rates.<\/p>\n The latter, due Jan. 28, was seen as yielding no change to current rates despite pressure from Trump to cut them further.<\/p>\n The latest estimates from CME Group\u2019s FedWatch Tool<\/a> put the odds of a minimum 0.25% cut at just % at the time of writing.<\/p>\n \u201cEarnings season has arrived and headwinds are mounting on multiple fronts,\u201d Kobeissi added.<\/p>\n Among traders, the low time frame BTC price trading range was first on the list of issues to deal with.<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong><\/em>Bitcoin diamond hand BTC selling not \u2018repeat of 2017, 2021,\u2019 research warns<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u201cNow, price is currently losing the mid-range which is a bearish sign for continuation to the downside, to the range lows,\u201d trader CrypNuevo wrote in his latest X analysis<\/a>.<\/p>\n Eyeing exchange order-book liquidity, CrypNuevo put bulls\u2019 line in the sand at $86,300.<\/p>\n \u201cBased on Bitcoin losing the mid-range; HTF liquidations to the downside; and the possible US Gov. shutdown, we still think that the most likely scenario is that Bitcoin drops back to low $80s in the coming weeks,\u201d he concluded.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAny short-lived pump this week is a potential short opportunity.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Others drew attention to a marked increase in open interest into the weekly close.<\/p>\n That’s a serious open interest increase… On a Sunday… Right before we have a lot of major macro events…<\/p>\n You guys are nuts.$BTC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/G14wHhyBbb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Byzantine General (@ByzGeneral) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n A note of optimism, meanwhile, came from crypto trader, analyst and entrepreneur Micha\u00ebl van de Poppe.<\/p>\n After both gold and silver printed record highs<\/a>, Van de Poppe eyed a potential bullish divergence on BTC\/XAG.<\/p>\n \u201cFor the first time in the history, $BTC might print a bullish divergence against Silver on the 3-Day Timeframe,\u201d he announced<\/a> on the day.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat does this say? This does say that the coming week is going to be extremely volatile and could indicate a bottom on this metric and therefore, Silver is likely to peak and money is likely rotating towards other assets.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, Cointelegraph does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information in this article. This article may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Cointelegraph will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on this information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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BTC price pumps \u201cpotential short opportunity\u201d<\/h2>\n
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