{"id":5639,"date":"2026-01-14T20:35:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=5639"},"modified":"2026-01-14T20:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:35:32","slug":"bitcoin-rises-above-95000-amid-etf-inflows-and-short-liquidations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=5639","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin rises above $95,000 amid ETF inflows and short liquidations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bitcoin\u2019s price rallied above $95,000 during the last 24 hours, signalling a definitive shift in market structure rather than a simple volatility spike.<\/p>\n

According to CryptoSlate’s<\/em> data, the top crypto rose by more than 3% to reach a high of over $96,000, its highest price level since mid-November. BTC has retraced to $95,028 as of press time.<\/p>\n

Trading firm QCP Capital described this situation as a \u201cGoldilocks environment\u201d in which the US job market remains robust, and inflation appears stable.<\/p>\n

According to a note from the firm, risk appetite is returning across the board, lifting equities, precious metals, the dollar, and digital assets simultaneously.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin ETF flows and leverage flush<\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s price rise was fueled by a textbook convergence of spot demand and leverage fragility, as US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew in approximately $753.8 million in a single session.<\/p>\n

Data from Coinperps showed net inflows of $753.8 million with no net outflow from any of the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs that day. In practical terms, this suggests the move reflected broad-based creations across the complex rather than a single product\u2019s quirk or a one-off rotation.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the composition of these flows provides distinct evidence of institutional conviction.<\/p>\n

The biggest contributions came from Fidelity\u2019s FBTC, which saw $351.4 million in inflows, followed by Bitwise\u2019s BITB with $159.4 million, BlackRock\u2019s IBIT with $126.3 million, and Ark\/21Shares\u2019 ARKB with $84.9 million.<\/p>\n

Compounding this buy-side pressure was a wave of forced buying that wiped out approximately $600 million in bearish crypto bets. Notably, this is the largest short liquidation event in the market since the Oct. 10 rout.<\/p>\n

Data from CoinGlass showed that roughly $290 million in Bitcoin shorts were wiped out as part of the broader $600 million crypto liquidation event.<\/p>\n

These liquidations function as mechanical buy orders that hit the market when traders run out of margin. This creates a feedback loop: ETF inflows tighten spot conditions, prices rise, shorts get squeezed, and liquidations force more buying.<\/p>\n

Regulatory clarity and macro evolution<\/h2>\n

Beyond the immediate price action, the crypto market is digesting significant structural news that pairs domestic legislative progress with a broader macro-political tailwind.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, details of the Clarity Act, a market structure framework for crypto assets, were released by the US Senate.<\/p>\n

The legislation seeks to clearly distinguish crypto assets as either commodities or securities and define which regulatory authorities oversee each category.<\/p>\n

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Essentially, the framework permanently co-opts Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and spot ETFs into part of the US financial system. Market observers have argued that this legislation would spur a bull run for the industry.<\/p>\n

As a result, on-chain data reflect this transition toward institutionalization.<\/p>\n

CryptoQuant\u2019s Spot Average Order Size shows that around the $90,000 level, retail participation remains limited while mid- to large-sized orders are relatively prominent. This suggests a phase in which large investors are cautiously adjusting positions while awaiting regulatory clarity.<\/p>\n

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Bitcoin Spot Average Order Size (Source: CryptoQuant)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meanwhile, this legislative momentum coincides with a macro environment in which the US is trying to reassert its dominance.<\/p>\n

According to QCP, the market has remained resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions and US involvement in Venezuela and Iran.<\/p>\n

QCP Capital posits that the upcoming midterm elections are a key driver of this resilience. The firm suggested that the Trump administration is incentivized to maintain flush liquidity and pursue equity market highs as a measure of political success.<\/p>\n

Considering this, QCP argued that BTC’s break above $95,000 fundamentally changes the dynamic, as the top crypto had previously lagged behind the\u00a0recent rally in equities and precious metals.<\/p>\n

It added:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith potentially further fiat currency debasement in the US, which has been driving precious metals higher, the relative cheapness of Bitcoin relative to precious metals at this point may spur a rotation to digital assets.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What is next for Bitcoin?<\/h2>\n

Due to these developments, Bitcoin investors are now weighing three potential scenarios for the next weeks:<\/p>\n

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  • The first is a \u201csqueeze-and-fade\u201d range trade, where BTC gives back part of the move if ETF inflows revert toward flat or negative.<\/li>\n
  • The second is a \u201cflow-led grind,\u201d where multiple positive days of inflows allow BTC to behave less like a squeeze chart and more like a spot accumulation market.<\/li>\n
  • Lastly, the third scenario is a \u201creflexive breakout,\u201d in which another cluster of $500 million to $700 million inflow days triggers a self-fulfilling rally in a supportive macro environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Allen Ding, Head of Bitfire Research, told CryptoSlate<\/em> that the market’s volatility metrics would be a key indicator in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

    According to him:<\/p>\n

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    \u201cFollowing a period where Bitcoin\u2019s 30-day implied volatility hit a yearly low of 40%, the decisive breakout past $96,000 for BTC and $3,300 for ETH confirms that a clear upward direction for the market is now established.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    He added that this momentum would be supported by a stabilizing macro environment and significant liquidity catalysts, including South Korea’s lifting of crypto investment bans.<\/p>\n

    Ultimately, the market would view this $95,000 recovery as a successful stress test of BTC’s ability to climb back over six figures.<\/p>\n

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    Bitcoin Market Data<\/span><\/p>\n

    At the time of press 2:13 pm UTC on Jan. 14, 2026<\/span>, Bitcoin is ranked #1 by market cap and the price is up 3.66%<\/span><\/strong> over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin has a market capitalization of $1.9 trillion<\/strong> with a 24-hour trading volume of $58.67 billion<\/strong>. Learn more about Bitcoin \u203a<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Crypto Market Summary<\/span><\/p>\n

    At the time of press 2:13 pm UTC on Jan. 14, 2026<\/span>, the total crypto market is valued at at $3.24 trillion<\/strong> with a 24-hour volume of $153.74 billion<\/strong>. Bitcoin dominance is currently at 58.74%<\/strong>. Learn more about the crypto market \u203a<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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