BEAKING NEWS ABOUT BTC DROP💥💥
As of January 20, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a notable drop, trading around the $91,000 to $92,000 range. This follows a sharp sell-off that began over the weekend, pulling the price down from recent highs above $95,000.
Here is a breakdown of the primary reasons behind this current "coin drop💥♦️
Geopolitical Tensions & Trade War Fears
The most immediate catalyst is a shift in global market sentiment. President Donald Trump recently announced plans to impose 10% tariffs on several European nations (including France, Germany, and the UK) starting February 1, with threats to increase these to 25% by June.
#BTCDroppedBelow80k The "Greenland" Factor: These tariffs are linked to ongoing negotiations regarding the U.S. acquisition of Greenland.
Risk-Off Sentiment: This uncertainty has caused investors to move away from "riskier" assets like Bitcoin and toward traditional safe havens like Gold, which recently hit new all-time highs.
MASSIVE Liquidations🎆
The sudden price dip triggered a "long squeeze." As the price fell, over $875 million in leveraged long positions across the entire crypto market were liquidated.
#MarketRebound When traders who bet on the price going up are forced to sell, it creates a "domino effect," pushing the price down even further and faster
ETF Outflows & Regulatory Stalling::
Institutional sentiment has cooled slightly this week://
1.Spot ETF Outflows: After a period of strong inflows, Bitcoin ETFs saw over $350 million in outflows
2.CLARITY Act Uncertainty: Progress on the CLARITY Act (a major piece of crypto legislation) has stalled in the Senate Banking Committee after Coinbase reportedly withdrew its support over concerns regarding stablecoin rewards
#BTC☀️ Bitcoin is currently down about 26% from its all-time high of roughly $126,000 (reached in October 2025).
Traders are watching the $90,000 psychological level closely; if Bitcoin stays above this, many still hold a bullish outlook for a recovery toward $150,000 later in the year