{"id":129632,"date":"2026-01-24T11:30:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T11:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=129632"},"modified":"2026-01-24T11:30:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T11:30:06","slug":"crypto-market-recap-jan-2026-bitcoin-support-test-xrp-etf-buzz-gold-ath-my-beefy-defi-yields","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=129632","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Market Recap Jan 2026: Bitcoin Support Test, XRP ETF Buzz, Gold ATH & My Beefy DeFi Yields"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bitcoin dipped to ~$89K amid volatility, while SUI and XRP showed relative strength before late-week pullbacks. Gold hit record highs as a hedge. Plus: My DeFi portfolio update\u200a\u2014\u200asteady yields despite drawdowns.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The crypto market delivered a rollercoaster week from January 16 to January 23, 2026. We saw early altcoin rotations into names like SUI<\/strong> and XRP<\/strong>, followed by broad corrections driven by risk-off sentiment. Major holdings like Bitcoin (BTC)<\/strong> and Ethereum (ETH)<\/strong> posted net losses, but selective altcoin gains provided some\u00a0cushion.<\/p>\n

Extreme fear gripped sentiment (Fear & Greed Index ~24), with Nasdaq correlation amplifying downside. Meanwhile, gold<\/strong> continued its blistering rally as the ultimate safe\u00a0haven.<\/p>\n

Portfolio Performance Overview<\/h3>\n

My key holdings reflected the broader market pressure, with BTC and ETH dragging performance despite early altcoin\u00a0uplift.<\/p>\n

Coin Jan 16 Price (USD) Jan 23 Price (USD) Weekly % Change BTC ~95,585 ~89,443 -6.4% ETH ~3,296 ~2,929 -11.1% SUI ~1.50\u20131.80 ~1.65 +10% net AERO ~0.50 ~0.47 -5% XRP ~1.80 ~1.93\u00a0+7%<\/p>\n

Overall portfolio leaned slightly negative due to BTC\/ETH dominance, though SUI and XRP gains offered temporary relief.<\/p>\n

BTC Technical Breakdown<\/h3>\n

Bitcoin corrected sharply within a descending channel after peaking near $97K on January 15. It found support around\u00a0$88K.<\/p>\n

RSI cooled from overbought (~70) to neutral\u00a0~55\u201360MACD showed bearish crossover mid-weekADX ~25 indicated weakening trend\u00a0strengthCCI dipped into oversold near\u00a0lows<\/p>\n

The broader uptrend remains intact. Rebound potential exists above $94K resistance.<\/p>\n

ETH and Altcoin\u00a0Insights<\/h3>\n

ETH<\/strong>: Sideways trading gave way to a lower break. RSI ~45 (neutral-bearish), MACD negative. Key support at $2,900; holds above $2,600 long-term floor.SUI<\/strong>: Weekly standout\u200a\u2014\u200aearly +20\u201330% surge (RSI ~65 bullish). Targeted $2.20 before pullback.AERO<\/strong>: Low-volatility play; flat amid alt rotations.XRP<\/strong>: +21% surge on ETF buzz and inflows (spot XRP ETFs saw strong cumulative flows since late 2025 launch). RSI ~50 with oversold bounces, but capped below $2.10 for\u00a0now.<\/p>\n

Major Market\u00a0News<\/h3>\n

Early altcoin rotation favored SUI\/XRP; BTC\/ETH ETFs inflows strong January 12\u201316 before reversals.Bitcoin bulls defended $88K\u2013$92K zone, eyeing $100K on breakout above\u00a0$93.5K.Bitpanda expanding to stocks\/ETFs from January 29\u200a\u2014\u200agood for diversified crypto\u00a0holders.Extreme fear sentiment amid Nasdaq correlation and risk-off\u00a0flows.<\/p>\n

Gold as Safe\u00a0Haven<\/h3>\n

While crypto corrected, gold<\/strong> rallied hard\u200a\u2014\u200ahitting ~$4,621 highs early in the week from ~$4,595 open, ending roughly flat (-0.4%) but in a powerful\u00a0uptrend.<\/p>\n

Support: $4,385\u2013$4,555Resistance: $4,700+Breakout targets: $5,235+ amid geopolitical tensionsBest January start on record (+14% MTD so\u00a0far)<\/p>\n

Gold continues shining as the go-to hedge in uncertain times.<\/p>\n

My Positions & Weekly\u00a0Update<\/h3>\n

Bitpanda balance: \u20ac1,023 (~$32 less than last week). Positions stable\u200a\u2014\u200aconsidering adding more gold over new\u00a0ETFs.<\/p>\n

VFAT: One position out of concentrated liquidity for >48h \u2192 rebalancing soon + hedge update. Weekly loss ~$71 \u2192 balance\u00a0$781.<\/p>\n

Krystal: Down ~$40 \u2192 $1,153 (mostly in XRP vault). Fees >$10 partially offset drop. Moving to Beefy to build that\u00a0first.<\/p>\n

Pendle: Minor -$5,\u00a0stable.<\/p>\n

GammaSwap: -$21 (ETH drop\u00a0impact).<\/p>\n

Moonwell: -$40, LTV worsened to 36.6% (still manageable).<\/p>\n

AAVE: -$15, LTV 43.35%\u200a\u2014\u200avery\u00a0safe.<\/p>\n

NAVI: Minor drop >$10, health factor 3.17 (manageable).<\/p>\n

Turbos: -$4, but $0.72 in\u00a0fees.<\/p>\n

Cetus: Minor drop >$15 + >$2 fees (compounding). Vaults ~$50 change, offset by Haedal\u00a0rewards.<\/p>\n

Beefy Portfolio Snapshot (CLM \/ vLP \/\u00a0Vaults)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Total deposits: ~$8,922\u00a0USDVaults: 10Lifetime accrued yield: $1,777\u00a0USDEstimated daily yield: $3.93\u00a0USDRough annual equivalent: ~$1,430 (~16% on portfolio)<\/p>\n

Trend vs. Last\u00a0Update<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deposits: Stable\u00a0(~$8.9K)Accrued yield:\u00a0+~$40Daily yield: Slightly\u00a0higherVolatility: Lower<\/p>\n

Portfolio maturing\u200a\u2014\u200ano more APY chasing, focus on consistent cashflow.<\/p>\n

TL;DR\u200a\u2014\u200aAI-Assisted Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portfolio healthy and\u00a0stableYields real, not\u00a0inflatedMost drawdowns = impermanent loss (offset by\u00a0fees)Bridging not worth it\u00a0nowBest moves: Hold BTC CLM, avoid increasing AERO, add only to proven stable\u00a0pools<\/p>\n

This is a balanced, low-drama DeFi setup built for long-term compounding. Patience\u00a0wins.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for next week\u2019s recap. Invest wisely\u200a\u2014\u200aalways\u00a0DYOR!<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts on this week\u2019s correction? Planning to add gold or rotate alts? Drop a comment\u00a0below!<\/p>\n

Crypto Market Recap Jan 2026: Bitcoin Support Test, XRP ETF Buzz, Gold ATH & My Beefy DeFi Yields<\/a> was originally published in Coinmonks<\/a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bitcoin dipped to ~$89K amid volatility, while SUI and XRP showed relative strength before late-week pullbacks. Gold hit record highs as a hedge. Plus: My DeFi portfolio update\u200a\u2014\u200asteady yields despite drawdowns. The crypto market delivered a rollercoaster week from January 16 to January 23, 2026. We saw early altcoin rotations into names like SUI and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":129633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-129632","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interesting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129632"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=129632"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129632\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/129633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=129632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=129632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=129632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}