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Bitcoin's Tightrope Walk: Why $87, 000 Matters for Investors

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Bitcoin is currently hovering around the $90,000 mark, a significant level as it nears the average price paid by ETF investors, known as the ETF realized price of $86,600.

Investor Sentiment Hinges on Key Price Level

  • Above $86,600: Investors feel confident.
  • Below $86,600: Market could become volatile.

ETF Outflows and Market Dynamics

  • $6.1 billion has flowed out of Bitcoin ETFs since their peak in October 2025.
  • This is the first major test for ETFs since their approval.
  • The ETF realized price is still rising, suggesting that sellers are likely latecomers or traders, not long-term holders.

What If Bitcoin Drops Below the ETF Realized Price?

  • Investors might sell more aggressively, shifting the market from a waiting game to a selling spree.
  • For now, as long as Bitcoin stays above $86,600, investors are likely to hold steady.

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