Crypto News Today, 15 January 2026 – Bitcoin ETFs Absorb $1.7 Billion In Just 3 Days As BTC Hits $96k

US spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded a $1.7 billion inflow in the past three days! This is a sharp change from the previous release. In fact, the year got off to a shaky start with a $681 million first week release. However, today, 15 January 2026, saw $843.6 million in spot BTC income, 14 January saw $754 million, and 13 January saw over $100 million.

Growing strongly on January 15, 2026, BlackRock’s IBIT dominated revenue, accounting for $648 million of the $843.6 million held in one day. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) followed with $125.4 million, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) $27 million, Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) $10.6 million, VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL) $8.3 million, Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) $5.6 million Bitcoin (EZBC) $5.6 million 5)

The BTC ETF entry also fueled Bitcoin’s short rally past $97,000. This is a strong recovery from the recent low of $88k. The uptick coincides interestingly with the ongoing buzz around a key US crypto regulatory bill (despite Senate proceedings facing delays).

Bitcoin briefly hovered above $97,000 during this chaotic entry, rising from support near $90k-$92k, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index hitting “greed” at 61. This rally coincides with the post-year-end rebalancing, where investors locked in 2025 gains before rallying above the 609-day EMA, the EMA. Meanwhile, Strategy (MicroStrategy) continued to focus on BTC, increasing supply strength ahead of the next halving.

Bull Run 2026 Pattern:

January – Accumulation
February – Bitcoin Rally
March – Altseason
April – Bitcoin 250K
May – Bull Trap
June – Dissolution of the Mass
July – Bear Market

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– Chiefy (@0xChiefy) January 14, 2026

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What Are Analysts Saying?

Bitfinex analysts – shared with 99Bitcoins via email – that they believe macroeconomic conditions will allow Bitcoin hold tight over time.

“2026 started with real crypto volatility. BTC is down about 8.5% in annual, nominal open volume, and a $3K drop in Tuesday’s US session created about $180M in long-term liquidation within the hour.”

“The flow and access is still coming in Bitcointhe grace of. US spot ETFs added more than $1.1B in revenue in the first two days of trading, Morgan Stanley filed for a BTC trust, MSCI kept crypto-treasury names in its indexes, helping to maintain some exposure.

“Back, the S&P 500 is at an all-time high. Metals are sitting near records, and US gasoline prices are at multi-year lows, reducing inflationary pressures. For traders, 2026 opens with high volume but a large backlog that still depends on risk support.”

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Bitfinex on the US arrest of Maduro and Bitcoin prices

“The news about US forces abducting Nicolás Maduro represents a major shock to the country, with immediate spillover effects across energy markets and digital assets,” said Bitfinex analysts. “An initial rally of two to five percent in US oil stocks such as Chevron and Exxon Mobil, coupled with a lower rebound in crude prices, may reflect expectations of increased supply and a reduction in country risk.”

“However, this is unlikely to be limited to the electricity market only. The event will have a secondary impact Bitcoin and the broader crypto market with both energy costs and a sense of risk. “

“In the long term, the reintegration of Venezuelan oil into the world market could significantly reduce the cost of electricity for energy-intensive industries, including Bitcoin mines. Venezuela holds about 303 billion barrels of proven reserves, and the reopening supported by an estimated $10-20 billion in US-led investment could add between one and two million barrels a day over time. Cheaper and more abundant energy could improve the margins of miners around the world and open up a new phase of mining expansion, especially in regions that are able to secure long-term electricity contracts.”

“That said, these changes are still very speculative. Any meaningful increase in Venezuela’s output will take years, not months, and depends entirely on how the US chooses to manage political changes, easing sanctions and long-term involvement in the country. In the near term, crypto’s impact will likely be driven less by energy fundamentals and more by macron risk changes and policed ​​appetite for disruptive, development.”

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