Bitcoin is starting the new year with a burst of energy. On Monday, the price climbed above $92,000, suggesting that the digital currency is finally moving past a rough patch that closed out 2025. Investors are feeling optimistic again as the market shows signs of life after months of downward pressure.
Experts at 10X Research recently noted that Bitcoin has entered a new “bullish trend.” They pointed out that trading volumes are returning to normal levels and big institutional players are moving back into the market. The research firm highlighted that as long as Bitcoin stays above its 21-day moving average, the short-term outlook stays positive. They even suggested that “doing nothing” right now might be the biggest risk for investors who don’t want to miss out on the recovery.
Traders are also putting their money where their mouths are. In the options market, people have stopped betting on price declines and started buying “calls,” indicating they expect the price to keep rising. Many of these traders now have their sights set on the $100,000 milestone. However, analysts believe the coin needs to break above $98,197 before it can truly take off.
This rebound comes as a relief after a difficult end to last year. Back in October 2025, Bitcoin reached a high of $126,000, but things turned sour quickly. A wave of selling by long-term holders and forced liquidations dragged the price down for three months straight. Interestingly, history shows that when Bitcoin drops for three consecutive months, it often leads to a strong bounce in January.
Strategists like Sean Farrell from Fundstrat also see a bright month ahead. He believes that as investment firms reorganize their portfolios for the new year, fresh money will flow into the crypto market. This rebalancing acts like a tailwind, pushing prices higher. For now, the momentum is clearly upward, and the crypto community is watching closely to see if Bitcoin can finally hit that six-figure mark.
