Analysts specifically pointed to historical January corrections in 2017 and 2021 that preceded large price surges. Some predictions suggest that Bitcoin could reach over $200,000 by year-end if the trend continues. However, concerns about profit-taking and rising risk levels still persist, fueled by macroeconomic pressures and market dynamics. Meanwhile, corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury asset is still gaining traction with Heritage Distilling joining the trend.
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Bitcoin’s January Decline Could Signal Rally
Bitcoin reached a high of around $102,300 on Jan. 7, but since fell 10% to just below $92,000. This movement is similar to the pattern that was seen in January of 2021, when Bitcoin dropped over 25% from $40,000 to $30,000 before rallying 130% to a record high of $69,000 by November. Similarly, in January of 2017, Bitcoin fell 30% from $1,130 to $784, only to surge 2,400% by the end of the year.
Stockmoney Lizards further speculated that if Bitcoin follows a trajectory similar to the peak year of the previous cycle, a 130% surge from current levels could propel the cryptocurrency to over $200,000 by the end of 2025. However, they warned that another correction on the scale of past January declines could see prices fall below $70,000 before any recovery.
Bitcoin Analysts Warn of Rising Risk Levels
He stated that there is still profit-taking to come before the market resets, and urged traders to take a cautious approach despite the seemingly bullish sentiment. Woo's Bitcoin local risk model indicates risk levels not seen since January of 2023.
Adding to the market dynamics, the release of stronger-than-expected US December nonfarm payrolls data and lower unemployment figures pressured risk assets, including Bitcoin. While concerns about macroeconomic factors still linger, the outlook for BTC’s next move is still very mixed.
Shareholder Pushes Meta to Invest in Bitcoin
Peck is an employee of The National Center for Public Policy Research, and submitted the proposal on behalf of his family’s shares. The organization is a Washington DC-based think tank promoting free market policies, and has also brought similar proposals to other major tech firms.
In December of 2024, Microsoft shareholders voted against a proposal recommending the allocation of at least 1% of the company’s $484 billion in assets to Bitcoin. A similar proposal was submitted to Amazon shareholders for consideration at their April 2025 meeting.
Heritage Distilling Embraces Bitcoin
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Heritage has been facing some financial challenges with its third-quarter 2024 earnings report showing $1.76 million in revenue and a $3.43 million net loss. Industry experts, including VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, are sceptical about the company’s ability to acquire Bitcoin holdings given its current financial struggles.