Weekly Crypto Recap: January 16, 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) – Continued its steady advance, gaining over 6% on the week and holding near $95K. Volatility remained contained, pointing to sustained accumulation rather than speculative excess. Sentiment stayed neutral, reinforcing the view of a maturing market structure.
Ethereum (ETH) – Followed Bitcoin higher with a weekly gain of more than 7%. Price action remained measured, but capital continued flowing into ETH as a core digital asset for long-term allocation strategies.
Altcoins – Market performance stayed selective. Capital continued rotating toward high-liquidity, established assets, while several legacy altcoins underperformed. Strength in privacy-focused assets reflected shifting priorities rather than broad risk appetite.
Macro – Traditional markets sent mixed signals, with pressure on parts of the tech sector and subdued volatility across equities. The absence of extreme macro moves created a stable backdrop for digital assets, supporting disciplined capital allocation.
ICONOMI Strategies
Strategies with concentrated exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum led performance this week, including Ethereal, Bitcoin Ether RA Index, WMX Crypto, and Wisdom World, all delivering strong 7-day returns.
Portfolios prioritizing liquidity, and core digital assets outperformed more diversified, higher-beta approaches.
In a market defined by consistency rather than speculation, disciplined positioning continues to outweigh short-term momentum chasing.
Read more in our latest Crypto Weekly Wrap