The price of Bitcoin has experienced a slight decline, hovering around $91,300 as of this writing. This downturn follows bullish news from MSCI that had temporarily boosted prices earlier in the week. The question now is whether BTC can rebound to reclaim $94,000, or if it will face another rejection that drives the price below $90,000.
Market Sentiment Dips as Bitcoin Falls Below $91,000
On January 7, 2026, Bitcoin faced renewed selling pressure, with bearish forces regrouping to regain control following a brief market rally. Earlier, Bitcoin had surged to nearly $95,000 before encountering another rejection.
The drop below $91,000 highlighted mixed market sentiments following MSCI’s announcement that it would not be withdrawing Strategy and other cryptocurrency assets from its benchmarks. This decision alleviated fears of forced sell-offs by passive funds and had contributed to the temporary uptick in Bitcoin’s price.
Additionally, Morgan Stanley’s demand for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs provided a renewed tailwind. However, amid outflows from Bitcoin spot ETFs, positive sentiment quickly shifted to concerns as bullish investors hesitated amid MSCI’s announcement ahead of its next review.
While many welcomed the news, some analysts cautioned about the implications of MSCI’s stance. CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn expressed a cautious view, stating, “MSCI hasn’t dismissed the possibility of excluding heavily crypto firms; they are merely postponing the decision and plan a broader review of investment-type companies. It feels more like a warning shot than a green light.”
Bitcoin Price Movements Ahead
The upcoming movements in Bitcoin’s price will be crucial for both bulls and bears. Transaction volumes have remained high over the past 24 hours, despite overall weakness and macroeconomic pressures. A recovery could accelerate a new rally, but persistent downward pressure may lead to another rejection.
Indicators such as the RSI and MACD on the four-hour chart suggest that sellers are currently in control. If prices dip below $90,000, a deeper correction could reset support levels at $87,000 then $85,000. In the short term, the $91,000 level will act as a pivotal support.
A decisive rise and close above $92,500 could signal a return of bullish momentum, potentially setting the stage for a rebound toward $95,000 and higher targets approaching $100,000.
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