#WeekendMarketAnalysis As we head towards the weekend of January 17-18, 2026, the cryptocurrency market is currently characterized by "high-altitude consolidation." Following a strong start to the year with Bitcoin briefly reaching $98,000, the market is currently experiencing a cooling-off period characterized by mixed signals and cautious institutional participation.
Here is the market analysis and price outlook for the major cryptocurrencies for this weekend.
Market Sentiment: "January Reset"
The current volatility is seen as a typical Q1 "clean-up." Following the 2025 holiday rallies, ins