{"id":62558,"date":"2026-01-27T21:17:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T18:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=62558"},"modified":"2026-01-27T21:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T18:17:26","slug":"why-arent-bitcoin-and-altcoins-rising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-arent-bitcoin-and-altcoins-rising\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Aren\u2019t Bitcoin and Altcoins Rising?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Despite the recent flow of positive news in the cryptocurrency market, the lack of the expected price rally has raised questions among investors. Increasing institutional purchases, large companies accumulating Bitcoin, and optimistic statements from leading figures in the industry have not been enough to prevent the market from remaining weak and volatile. Jack Yi, founder of Liquid Capital, shared a comprehensive assessment of this contradictory picture.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-arent-bitcoin-and-altcoins-rising\/#Positive_News_Is_There%E2%80%94So_Why_Arent_Prices_Responding\" title=\"Positive News Is There\u2014So Why Aren\u2019t Prices Responding?\">Positive News Is There\u2014So Why Aren\u2019t Prices Responding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-arent-bitcoin-and-altcoins-rising\/#Psychological_Pressure_and_Macro_Factors\" title=\"Psychological Pressure and Macro Factors\">Psychological Pressure and Macro Factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-arent-bitcoin-and-altcoins-rising\/#Positive_Signals_That_Should_Not_Be_Overlooked\" title=\"Positive Signals That Should Not Be Overlooked\">Positive Signals That Should Not Be Overlooked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-arent-bitcoin-and-altcoins-rising\/#Assessment\" title=\"Assessment\">Assessment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_News_Is_There%E2%80%94So_Why_Arent_Prices_Responding\"><\/span>Positive News Is There\u2014So Why Aren\u2019t Prices Responding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Jack Yi, there is no single reason behind the current stagnation in the crypto market. Yi notes that the most common question he has encountered in recent conversations with investors is:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cDespite large purchases, institutional players like MicroStrategy and BMNR accumulating Bitcoin, and Binance founder CZ talking about a super bull cycle, why do prices remain weak?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Yi explains that the answer lies in the fact that the market is facing multiple sources of pressure at the same time. While institutional buying supports long-term confidence, short-term macroeconomic uncertainties, investor psychology, and shifts in capital flows can limit upward price movement. As a result, the current environment reflects a complex market dynamic that cannot be explained by a single factor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psychological_Pressure_and_Macro_Factors\"><\/span>Psychological Pressure and Macro Factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yi highlights the impact of four-year cycles on the crypto market, emphasizing that the sharp downturn on October 10 created lasting psychological pressure on investors. In addition, factors such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interest rate hikes in Japan,<\/li>\n<li>The U.S. refraining from new purchases under its Bitcoin strategic reserve plans,<\/li>\n<li>Selling pressure driven by short-position holders,<\/li>\n<li>Risk-averse capital shifting toward gold, silver, and equities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>have all limited upward momentum in crypto prices. According to Yi, strong rallies in gold and silver in particular have contributed to crypto markets appearing relatively weak, negatively affecting investor sentiment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_Signals_That_Should_Not_Be_Overlooked\"><\/span>Positive Signals That Should Not Be Overlooked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite these challenges, Yi does not agree that the market is fundamentally weak. He views Ethereum\u2019s stable and sideways movement around the $3,000 level not as a typical pullback, but as a strong shakeout and consolidation phase. According to Yi, such periods often mark critical stages where weaker hands exit the market and stronger investors build positions.<\/p>\n<p>Yi summarizes this view as follows:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cEthereum holding at these levels indicates that the market is building strength ahead of a new rally.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Recalling that positions were closed around the $4,500 level previously, Yi argues that current market conditions offer a strategic opportunity for re-entry from a risk\u2013reward perspective. This view underscores that medium- and long-term opportunities should not be overlooked despite short-term uncertainty.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assessment\"><\/span>Assessment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jack Yi\u2019s analysis shows that the current stagnation in the crypto market cannot be explained solely by positive or negative news flow. According to Yi, the weak appearance is the result of a combination of factors, including investor psychology, macroeconomic uncertainty, and capital rotating across different asset classes. This makes it difficult for the market to establish a clear short-term direction. While a volatile and cautious trend may persist in the near term, the price stability and sideways movement observed particularly on the Ethereum side point to a strong consolidation phase in the broader market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2917\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\"><em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Also, you can freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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