Bitcoin turns 17 on Jan. 3, 2026 — will the original crypto get a birthday bump?
On Jan. 3, 2009, the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto mined Bitcoin’s genesis block, launching what has become the best-performing asset of the last decade and a half. As Bitcoin approaches its 17th anniversary, traders and analysts are watching to see whether sentiment and seasonal dynamics produce a short-lived rally or more sustained recovery.
A quick look back: 2025 began strongly for crypto. The year’s political and macro developments — including President Trump’s inauguration, which many market participants said boosted investor confidence — helped push Bitcoin to a fresh all-time high of $126,080 on Oct. 6. That peak was followed by a sharp reversal, triggering a massive correction and what market data characterized as the largest liquidation event in crypto history. Since October, BTC has struggled to regain consistent footing.
Recent price action offers a hint of stabilization. CoinGecko’s BTC data shows modest gains: +1.1% over the last 24 hours, +1.1% on the week, +1.2% over 14 days, and +2.2% in the past month. A brief reclaiming of the $90,000 level on Dec. 29 hinted at upside attempts, though the coin has had trouble holding that mark and recently settled closer to the mid-$80,000s after a dip.
Could Bitcoin’s birthday spark a rally? Short-term upticks around holidays and anniversaries are not unusual in crypto markets — a mix of retail optimism, end-of-year positioning and technical buying can amplify moves. With BTC already showing small green prints and the calendar event imminent, a choppy push toward $90,000 or another test above that level is plausible. But market fragility remains, and macroeconomic uncertainties could easily cap gains or reverse them.
Bottom line: a birthday bump is possible, but not guaranteed. Traders will be watching key price levels, liquidity around $90,000, and broader macro signals for confirmation that a more durable recovery is underway.
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