Bitcoin Breaks Fear Zone — Is the $100K Run Starting?
Crypto markets just flipped the mood switch. Bitcoin ‘s CPI-fueled breakout above $92,500 sent optimism rippling across altcoins, pushing sentiment out of fear and back into neutral. With macro pressure easing, on-chain metrics holding strong, and traders re-entering risk mode, the market may be quietly setting the stage for its next explosive move.
Market Overview
Total crypto market cap rose slightly as Bitcoin led gains post-U.S. CPI data matching forecasts at 2.7% YoY, easing Fed rate hike fears. Political tensions around Fed Chair Powell boosted risk assets, with BTC jumping above $92,500 briefly. Altcoins like DOGE and SOL followed with 2%+ moves amid rising volumes.
Whoa — Crypto Fear & Greed Index just surged to 52, breaking out of fear into Neutral territory. This shift reflects rising optimism from Bitcoin’s rally and favorable macro cues, yet staying shy of full greed signals investor caution amid volatility.
BTC & ETH Prices
Bitcoin traded $90K-$96K, closing near $94,670 after +4% intraday spike from CPI alignment and Fed independence headlines. Ethereum fluctuated $3,087-$3,375, ending at $3,321 with +7.5% gain driven by Bitmine’s $4B staking and Tom Lee’s bullish call ending ‘mini crypto winter’.Perplexity Finance+3
Bitcoin On-Chain Metrics
Key metrics show steady network health despite volatility.
BTC Price Chart
VWAP, support $90K, resistance $96.0–96.5K.
BTCUSD buy order just executed successfully, capitalizing on the breakout momentum. Take-profit order strategically placed at $93,934 to lock in gains amid rising bullish signals and VWAP support.
Ethereum On-Chain Metrics
Ethereum network shows staking surge and low fees.
ETHUSD position activated a buy order as price broke upward, entering consolidation mode post-breakout. Take Profit order now set tightly near current market levels at $3,311.20 — smart risk management amid hovering resistance around $3,340.
DXY Performance
DXY at 104.65, down 0.64% in 24H amid strong US CPI but Fed policy concerns. Weaker dollar supports crypto as inverse correlation holds; global sentiment favors risk-on with US rate cut hopes.
Top 5 Altcoin Performers
Price Predictions
BTC eyes $100K short-term on momentum, with $92K support; analysts see $110K by Q1 end. ETH targets $3,500-$3,800 this month per forecasts, fueled by staking and upgrades.
High-Growth Projects
Avalanche (AVAX): Custom blockchains, high throughput for dApps — enterprise fave for 2026 interoperability.Solana (SOL): Low-cost scalability for NFTs/DeFi, developer magnet with explosive potential.
Crypto Conclusion
Crypto has officially stopped hiding under the bed. Fear has loosened its grip, Bitcoin is flexing above key levels, and Ethereum is enjoying its staking glow-up. Bulls aren’t partying yet-but they’re definitely warming up the speakers.
Source: Coincentral.com, Tradingview.com, Coinranking.com, Coingecko.com, Coinmarketcap.com
Originally published at https://aipt.lt on January 14, 2026.
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