Weekly Crypto Recap: January 30, 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) – Pulled back nearly 6% on the week as risk appetite softened across global markets. Despite the decline, trading activity suggested measured repositioning rather than panic selling.
Ethereum (ETH) – Declined more sharply, falling close to 7%. The move reflected broader risk-off sentiment and continued pressure on higher-beta digital assets.
Altcoins – Volatility remained elevated. Performance diverged significantly as capital rotated away from speculative narratives and toward more defensive positioning.
Macro – Traditional markets signaled caution. Equity indices cooled, the VIX edged higher, and gold demonstrated resilience, reinforcing a shift toward safe-haven assets.
ICONOMI Strategies
Strategies emphasizing capital preservation and diversification led relative performance. Pecun.io Cryptocurrency (PCC) and Ethereal (BIF) showed resilience, supported by higher allocations to PAXG and stablecoins.
In contrast, more broadly diversified crypto strategies experienced short-term pressure, highlighting the importance of allocation decisions during periods of elevated uncertainty.
In a market defined by extreme fear rather than euphoria, disciplined positioning and risk management continued to outperform higher-risk approaches.
Read more in our latest Crypto Weekly Wrap.