Bitcoin, Ethereum End Week Higher Amid Consolidation
Bitcoin and Ethereum delivered a steady, if cautious, performance through the week of Jan 12-16, 2026, as crypto markets digested earlier gains and looked ahead to macro and regulatory catalysts.
Bitcoin climbed from roughly US$91,200 on Jan 12 to around US$95,500 by Jan 16, reflecting renewed momentum as prices broke above key resistance levels mid‑week. Bitcoin traded near US$95,500 by the close on Jan 16, paring some early gains but staying comfortably above the US$90,000 zone. Market watchers noted that strong ETF inflows and institutional interest helped drive the uptick, even as late‑week selling pressure trimmed moves near the US$98,000 highs.
Ethereum, meanwhile, also showed resilience, rising from about…
