$BTC January 3rd is a date of great historical significance for Bitcoin, as it marks the anniversary of the Genesis Block, the first block mined by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. For January 3, 2026, the following points stand out:

Bitcoin Anniversary (Genesis Block Day): 17 years since the creation of the network will be celebrated. On this date, the community usually holds the Proof of Keys event, urging users to withdraw their funds from exchanges to private wallets to verify their financial sovereignty.

Price Projections: Various analyses for early 2026 suggest a price range between $80,000 and $125,000 USD. Some specific models predict a value close to $87,964 USD for that exact day.

Market Context: 2026 is expected to be a year of "grind upward" following the 2024 post-halving cycle, with institutional projections placing the average target price between $120,000 and $170,000 USD for the course of the year.$BTC