Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally that sent price to $126,000 last year

CoinDesk

• January 9, 2026 at 01:09 PM

Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally that sent price to $126,000 last year

The current tight consolidation closely mirrors the April 2025 range that set the stage for the record run above $126,000.

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