Bitcoin price down 20% so far in 2022 after worst January since 2018
January gives no relief to hodlers, but it’s been eight years since Bitcoin had a double-digit “red” February. Bitcoin (BTC) is heading for its worst January performance in four years — could all not be what it seems?Data from on-chain analytics resource Coinglass shows January 2022 to be the least profitable since the peak of Bitcoin’s last halving cycle. Investors, however, are still waiting for a “blow-off top.”Will Bitcoin see a rare “red” February?Against practically all expectations, BTC price action has continued to underperform this month.At current spot prices of $36,800, BTC/USD....
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