Crypto Weekly Snapshot – Tariff Fears Hammer Crypto as Inflows Provide Relief

The crypto market as of January 19, 2026, stands at approximately $3.2 trillion in total capitalization, reflecting a 1.5% weekly decline amid heightened volatility from global trade tensions. Bitcoin has rebounded slightly to around $92,950 with a 2% daily gain, but altcoins like Dogecoin and XRP underperformed, down 7% and facing key supports.

Tariff Fears Trigger Widespread Liquidations

The primary driver shaking the crypto markets this week was escalating concerns over U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration, which led to Bitcoin slipping below $93,000 and sparking $680 million in long position liquidations across exchanges. This move mirrored a broader risk-off sentiment in global equities, with the European Union’s potential retaliation pushing investors toward safe-havens like gold, which hit new highs, while undermining Bitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ narrative.

Analysts from CryptoQuant and Glassnode highlighted weak on-chain demand and leverage-driven pushes, suggesting the dip tests key supports at $90,000, with potential liquidity grabs at $80,000 lows or $98,000 highs. Despite the pressure, institutional inflows offered a counterbalance, signaling confidence in Bitcoin’s resilience if macro risks subside.

Other news:

Positive 📈

• Record $2.2 billion crypto ETP inflows, dominated by Bitcoin.
• Whales accumulate 110,000 BTC in 30 days.
• MicroStrategy adds $1.25 billion in Bitcoin holdings.
• Ethereum achieves record transactions with zero staking exit queue.

Neutral ⚖️

• Vitalik Buterin proposes DAO redesign for efficiency.
• Solana CEO advocates blockchain adaptation.
• Binance Australia restores fiat services after debanking.
• Kazakhstan introduces licensed crypto trading laws.

Negative 📉

• Paradex rolls back chain due to pricing glitch.
• South Korea arrests trio for $100 million crypto laundering.
• 80% of hacked projects fail to recover fully.
• Cross-chain bridges highlight centralization risks.

Recent movers include privacy coins showing strength amid regulatory scrutiny, while Dogecoin slid 7% on whale selling and XRP faced liquidations below $2. Ethereum remains bullish above $3,000, and Solana led decentralized futures. No compelling buying opportunities emerge given ongoing tariff uncertainty and miner capitulation.