{"id":883247,"date":"2026-01-08T05:12:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/08\/bitcoin-likely-to-stall-in-q1-2026-as-capital-flows-dry-up-cryptoquant-says\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T05:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:12:21","slug":"bitcoin-likely-to-stall-in-q1-2026-as-capital-flows-dry-up-cryptoquant-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/08\/bitcoin-likely-to-stall-in-q1-2026-as-capital-flows-dry-up-cryptoquant-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Likely to Stall in Q1 2026 as Capital Flows Dry Up, CryptoQuant Says"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23090551\/ayan-150x150.jpg\" alt>\n                    <\/p>\n<p>Crypto Journalist<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Amin Ayan<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23090551\/ayan-150x150.jpg\" alt>\n                <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Crypto Journalist<\/p>\n<p><span>Amin Ayan<\/span><span class><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cryptonews\/images\/verification.svg\" alt=\"Verified\"><\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Part of the Team Since<\/p>\n<p>Apr 2025<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>About Author<\/p>\n<p>Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. He has contributed to leading publications such as Cryptonews, Investing.com, 99Bitcoins, and 24\/7 Wall St. He has&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Last updated:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-01-08T05:54:20+00:00\">January 8, 2026<\/time>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/08044313\/1767847392-650e3e70-6835-4ae5-9792-56acdddcdbe5_optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Bitcoin Likely to Stall in Q1 2026 as Capital Flows Dry Up, CryptoQuant Says\" decoding=\"async\"  ><\/p>\n<p>CryptoQuant chief executive Ki Young Ju expects Bitcoin to trade sideways through the first quarter of 2026, warning that capital inflows into the asset have slowed as investors rotate back into traditional markets.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>CryptoQuant\u2019s Ki Young Ju expects Bitcoin to trade sideways in early 2026 as capital flows slow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Weak sentiment and rotation into stocks and precious metals are weighing on short-term momentum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Strong ETF inflows suggest institutional interest remains despite the muted price outlook.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cCapital inflows into Bitcoin have dried up,\u201d Ju <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ki_young_ju\/status\/2009073510400893182\" target=\"_blank\">said Wednesday<\/a>, arguing that money has recently shifted toward equities and precious metals as gold and silver prices surge.<\/p>\n<p>While Bitcoin has often shown strong momentum early in the year, Ju said the current setup points to a period of subdued price action rather than a sharp rally or sell-off.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"h-bitcoin-slips-from-weekly-high-as-cryptoquant-ceo-sees-sideways-trading\">Bitcoin Slips From Weekly High as CryptoQuant CEO Sees Sideways Trading<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the time of publication, Bitcoin was trading around $90,900, down more than 2% on the day and off its weekly high near $94,400, according to CoinMarketCap.<\/p>\n<p>Ju said a deep drawdown appears unlikely, adding that the market is more likely headed for \u201cboring sideways\u201d trading over the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>A flat first quarter would run counter to historical patterns. January has typically delivered modest gains for Bitcoin, averaging a 3.8% return since 2013.<\/p>\n<p>February and March have been stronger, with average gains of 13.1% and 12.2%, respectively, according to data from CoinGlass.<\/p>\n<p>Ju\u2019s cautious outlook follows recent warnings from veteran trader Peter Brandt and Fidelity macro research director Jurrien Timmer, both of whom have floated scenarios where Bitcoin could revisit the $60,000\u2013$65,000 range this year.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Capital inflows into Bitcoin have dried up.<\/p>\n<p>Liquidity channels are more diverse now, so timing inflows is pointless. Institutions holding long-term killed the old whale-retail sell cycle. MSTR won&#8217;t dump any significant chunk of their 673k BTC.<\/p>\n<p>Money just rotated to stocks and\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ha866TP857\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/Ha866TP857<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2014 Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ki_young_ju\/status\/2009073510400893182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">January 8, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Market sentiment has also remained weak. The Crypto Fear &#038; Greed Index has hovered between \u201cfear\u201d and \u201cextreme fear\u201d since early November, registering a score of 28 on Thursday, signaling continued caution among traders.<\/p>\n<p>However, not all indicators are pointing lower. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds opened 2026 with renewed inflows, recording $925.3 million in net additions over the first three trading days of the year, according to Farside Investors.<\/p>\n<p>The flows suggest that institutional interest remains intact despite short-term hesitation.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"h-bitcoin-bulls-stay-confident-as-draper-and-bitwise-eye-new-highs-in-2026\">Bitcoin Bulls Stay Confident as Draper and Bitwise Eye New Highs in 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Optimism among long-term bulls also remains strong. Venture capitalist Tim Draper reiterated this week that 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TimDraper\/status\/2009043285709627819?s=20\" target=\"_blank\">would be a breakout year<\/a>, repeating his long-standing $250,000 Bitcoin price target.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Bitwise head of research Ryan Rasmussen has argued that Bitcoin will break its traditional four-year cycle in 2026 and push to new highs.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Abra CEO Bill Barhydt believes <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/news\/fed-liquidity-injections-to-fuel-bitcoin-gains-in-2026-abra-ceo-says\/\">Bitcoin could benefit in 2026<\/a> as easing monetary policy injects fresh liquidity into global markets, reviving risk appetite after a prolonged period of tight financial conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Barhydt said the US central bank is already laying the groundwork for looser policy.<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKQgKIiNDQklTRkFnTWFoQUtEbU55ZVhCMGIyNWxkM011WTI5dEtBQVAB?ceid=US:en&#038;oc=3\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                            <svg width=\"20\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" fill=\"none\">\n                            <path d=\"M19.6 5.36C19.6 5.48 19.6 5.66 19.54 5.78L17.2 12.8V5.6C17.2 4.94 16.66 4.4 16 4.4H12.82L12.52 3.8L11.86 2.36L15.34 3.32L18.58 4.16C19.18 4.28 19.6 4.82 19.6 5.36Z\" fill=\"#FF4131\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M15.4 0.799997V3.26L11.92 2.3L11.74 1.88C11.44 1.28 10.72 0.979997 10.12 1.22L4.59998 3.38V0.799997C4.59998 0.499997 4.89998 0.199997 5.19998 0.199997H14.8C15.1 0.199997 15.4 0.499997 15.4 0.799997Z\" fill=\"#03A846\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M12.82 4.4H4.00002C3.34002 4.4 2.80002 4.94 2.80002 5.6V11.42L0.520024 6.5C0.460024 6.26 0.400024 6.08 0.400024 5.9V5.84C0.400024 5.3 0.700024 4.82 1.24002 4.64L4.60002 3.32L10.06 1.22C10.72 0.979997 11.44 1.28 11.68 1.88L11.86 2.3L12.52 3.74L12.82 4.4Z\" fill=\"#FDBD04\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M17.2 5.59999V14.6C17.2 15.26 16.66 15.8 16 15.8H4.00005C3.34005 15.8 2.80005 15.26 2.80005 14.6V5.59999C2.80005 4.93999 3.34005 4.39999 4.00005 4.39999H16C16.66 4.39999 17.2 4.93999 17.2 5.59999ZM9.40005 9.79999H7.00005V11H7.90005C7.60005 11.36 7.18005 11.6 6.70005 11.6C5.86005 11.6 5.20005 10.94 5.20005 10.1C5.20005 9.25999 5.86005 8.59999 6.70005 8.59999C7.12005 8.59999 7.48005 8.77999 7.78005 9.01999L8.62005 8.17999C8.14005 7.69999 7.48005 7.39999 6.70005 7.39999C5.20005 7.39999 4.00005 8.59999 4.00005 10.1C4.00005 11.6 5.20005 12.8 6.70005 12.8C7.90005 12.8 8.86005 12.08 9.22005 11C9.34005 10.7 9.40005 10.4 9.40005 10.1C9.40005 9.97999 9.40005 9.91999 9.40005 9.79999ZM14.8 7.39999H10.6V8.59999H14.8V7.39999ZM16 9.79999H10.6V11H16V9.79999ZM14.8 12.2H10.6V13.4H14.8V12.2Z\" fill=\"#0284FE\" \/>\n                            <\/svg><br \/>\n                                                                    Follow us on Google News                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/news\/bitcoin-likely-to-stall-in-q1-2026-as-capital-flows-dry-up-cryptoquant-says\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Stephania Stoval<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Part of the Team Since Apr 2025 About Author Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. 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