Weekly Crypto Recap: January 23, 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) – Pulled back nearly 7% after recent highs as market sentiment turned more cautious. Trading activity remained solid, suggesting repositioning rather than panic-driven selling.
Ethereum (ETH) – Declined more sharply, falling over 11% on the week. The move reflected reduced risk appetite and a broader cooling across higher-beta digital assets.
Altcoins – Performance became increasingly selective. High-risk narratives unwound, while capital rotated toward more defensive positioning, highlighting a shift away from speculative exposure.
Macro – Traditional markets sent mixed signals. Equity indices were largely flat, volatility edged higher, and strength in gold pointed to a growing preference for safe-haven assets.
ICONOMI Strategies
Strategies with a focus on stability led performance this week. Pecun. io Cryptocurrency (PCC) and Ethereal (BIF) showed greater resilience, supported by higher allocations to PAXG and USDC.
FENERATOR Crypto Strategy also maintained a defensive posture through meaningful exposure to PAXG alongside BTC and ETH.
In a market defined by recalibration rather than conviction, disciplined positioning and diversification continued to outperform higher-risk approaches.
Read more in our latest Crypto Weekly Wrap.
