Bitcoin Stalls Under $97K After Multi-Week Rally, Trades Near $96.6K

On January 15, 2026, Bitcoin paused after a multi-week climb, trading around $96.6K and posting a small daily pullback. The stall occurred beneath the $100K mark and just under $97K, as risk rotated and leverage reset. Data cited in the article indicates netflows stayed negative and open interest was elevated without sharp spikes.