$Bitcoin price range: BTC has largely traded sideways, mostly in the high-$80,000s to low-$90,000s, with occasional pushes towards the mid-$90K level — reflecting a consolidation phase after late-2025 volatility.

• Price context: BTC is below its October 2025 all-time high (~$126K) and has seen average weekly fluctuations tied to macro conditions and investor sentiment.

Large BTC accumulation: Michael Saylor’s firm (MicroStrategy/Strategy) bought about 22,305 BTC (~$2.13 billion) in mid-January 2026, signaling continued institutional confidence even as market prices dipped.

• Market mood: Broader crypto markets have been down or mixed, with some reports showing BTC falling ~4% alongside other major cryptos and general risk-off sentiment.

• Fear & Greed: Fear indicators in the crypto space have increased recently, highlighting caution among traders.