BTC holds at $90,000, ETH and XRP face correction pressure

HashBandit · 2026-01-22T20:40:12+00:00

The cryptocurrency market has recently been weak, with Bitcoin fluctuating around $90,000, while Ethereum and Ripple also face selling pressure. Macroeconomic bearish signals and regulatory uncertainties have heightened market concerns, leading traders to be cautious.

HashBandit

2026-01-22 20:40:12

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【Crypto World】The crypto market has been a bit stuck these past couple of days. Bitcoin has been fluctuating around $89,763, with bulls still holding onto the $90,000 level, indicating that some are reluctant to let it break below. However, the pressure is indeed significant.

Ethereum’s situation is even more concerning. The price is hovering around $2,951. If it accidentally drops below $3,000, it might test the $2,800 level next. Honestly, the recent trend has been somewhat weak.

Ripple isn’t doing much better. The $1.93 price level has encountered quite a bit of sell pressure near the $2.00 mark, making a breakout seem quite difficult. Market participants seem to be a bit cautious.

Ultimately, the old problems are still at play—many bearish signals from macroeconomic factors, combined with various regulatory uncertainties, are weighing down the overall market sentiment. This ongoing worry has limited the strength of short-term rebounds. Traders are probably in a state of: unwilling to cut losses but also hesitant to add positions recklessly.

BTC0.03%

ETH-1.66%

XRP-1.69%

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SundayDegen

· 6h ago

The 90k level is indeed tough, but it feels like the bulls are running out of bullets too. --- ETH is a bit weak in this wave; if it breaks 3k, it will look at 2800, which is quite uncomfortable. --- XRP has been stuck at 2 dollars for so long; when will it break through? --- On the macro side, bad news keeps coming, and there are so many regulatory uncertainties that it's no wonder the market is scared. --- Honestly, it's still a lack of confidence; otherwise, it would have gone up long ago. --- This wave of correction is quite testing patience; it seems like it will stay sideways for a while longer. --- Are the bulls really dead set on defending 90k, with no way out? --- If Ethereum really drops to 2800, that would be interesting.

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NotSatoshi

· 6h ago

The 90,000 level is really unbreakable now; it feels like another round of decline is coming... ETH is even worse, dropping from 3000 straight down to 2800, nobody dares to buy the dip. Regulatory issues are causing widespread panic; when will this finally settle? Ripple's breakout is still a distant hope; better to keep observing. Macroeconomic negatives are piling up one after another; short-term rebounds are basically unlikely.

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IfIWereOnChain

· 6h ago

The 90,000 pressure is so high, the bulls probably can't hold on anymore. If ETH drops below 3000, it's over. Really, don't mess up. I'm already tired of that position in XRP. What should I buy? Macro is bad, regulation is also bad. How to play? Feels like there are no opportunities in the short term. Hold on tight.

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BuyHighSellLow

· 7h ago

90,000 is really a tough nut to crack. Can the bulls hold on so stubbornly? --- If ETH really drops to 2800, I’ll cry. It feels like no one can survive this drop. --- XRP failing to break above 2 dollars shows everyone is just watching the show. --- When macro issues arise, the crypto market has to kneel. When will this pattern ever change? --- Starting to worry again, it’s always like this. In the end, it just reverses and surges. --- The pressure is real, but I think the bottom hasn’t been reached yet. --- All three coins are so timid. Should we all get liquidated together? Haha. --- The bulls are defending 90k. I bet they won’t last until Friday. --- What new trouble is regulation stirring up now? So annoying. --- This atmosphere looks like the typical pre-accumulation phase by the big players. --- If it drops to 2800, I’ll buy the dip. I’ve already lost money before.

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MEVvictim

· 7h ago

The 90,000 level is probably unbreakable now; it seems the bulls only have this much strength left. If ETH drops below, it's game over. I'm really feeling distressed right now. It's both macro and regulatory issues—when will this situation ever end? Why is XRP still stuck in the same place? Truly hopeless.

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