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Jan 2026: Bitcoin Drops 10%, Crypto Market Shrinks $2.86T, Funds Flow to Gold

Jan 2026: Bitcoin Drops 10%, Crypto Market Shrinks $2.86T, Funds Flow to Gold

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Global cryptocurrency markets experienced a significant downturn in early 2026, with Bitcoin and Ethereum prices falling sharply, leading investors to seek refuge in gold.

  • •The global digital asset market lost nearly 10% of its value in January 2026, totaling $2.86 trillion.
  • •Bitcoin saw a 9.96% decline, while Ethereum dropped 17.41%, reflecting a shift towards risk-off investments.
  • •Investors are moving capital into gold, which has seen a 74% surge over the past year.
  • •Despite price drops, trading volumes show liquidity remains in the system, indicating a strategic market adjustment rather than a structural crisis.

Overview

  • •January 2026 marked a significant downturn in the global digital asset market.
  • •The total market value of digital assets globally decreased by 10.02% to $2.86 trillion.
  • •Bitcoin's price fell by 9.96%, and Ethereum experienced a 17.41% decline in the same period.
  • •Investors reduced risk by shifting to gold, which has seen a 74.89% return over the past year.
  • •The market is described as undergoing a "strategic withdrawal to regroup" due to investor caution.
  • •Trading volumes remained relatively stable, with a 0.52% decrease, indicating liquidity is still present.
  • •The shift away from cryptocurrencies suggests a change in investor sentiment towards traditional safe-haven assets.
  • •In Thailand, digital asset market value decreased by 7.15% while daily trading volume increased by 6.62%.

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""A strategic withdrawal to regroup" rather than a market structure collapse."
"การถอยตั้งหลักเชิงกลยุทธ์" มากกว่าการพังทลายของโครงสร้างตลาด

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SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)(สำนักงาน ก.ล.ต.)ℹ️
The regulatory body in Thailand that reported on the Thai digital asset market.