Bitcoin plunged to $86,000 amid $300 million in liquidations, Ethereum launched quantum-resistant security upgrades, the SEC dropped its Gemini case, and Dogecoin ETF rumors sent shockwaves through crypto. Here’s what happened — and what to watch next.

Get the latest crypto market update for January 13, 2026. Bitcoin holds $92K as ETF outflows rise, security threats increase, and institutions make major moves. Stay informed and protected.

Bitcoin slipped below $90,000 amid renewed AI bubble fears, shaking markets and reviving volatility across crypto. While Ethereum climbed above $3,100 and Zcash surged, major institutions pushed deeper into stablecoins, tokenization, and crypto banking—signaling long-term momentum despite short-term uncertainty.

Bitcoin slipped below $90,000 as whales aggressively accumulated, institutions secured billion-dollar reserves, and new cross-chain infrastructure went live—setting the stage for crypto’s next major expansion.

Bitcoin jumps $4,000 in a day, an Ethereum whale awakens after 9 years, and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin earns full approval in Abu Dhabi. Here’s the complete 24-hour crypto recap and what traders are watching next.