Bitcoin Drops to $85,000 Amid Falling Gold Prices

On January 29, Bitcoin experienced a notable drop, falling from $88,000 to $85,000, marking a decrease of approximately 3.5%. This downturn coincided with a decrease in gold prices.

Gold had recently reached a peak of $5,600 per ounce but is now trading at around $5,100.

The broader stock market is also facing challenges, with the S&P 500 index declining by 1.36% and the NASDAQ dropping by 1.8% in a single day.

The decline in Bitcoin has contributed to a broader downturn in the cryptocurrency market, with all top-10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization showing losses. Ethereum has fallen to $2,800, while Solana has dropped below $120.

As a result, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization has dipped below $3 trillion for the first time since April 2025.

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Analyst Michaël van de Poppe highlighted that the current valuation of Bitcoin in relation to gold has fallen to levels not seen since 2015. He expressed optimism about the potential for Bitcoin, recalling that during the last significant downturn, Bitcoin fell to $160 before experiencing a remarkable recovery.

“The current valuation of Bitcoin vs. Gold is lower than the bottom of that cycle. Back then, $BTC crashed to $160 and then saw a hundredfold increase,” he noted.

Trader DaanCrypto noted the increased global liquidity index at the start of 2025, indicating that major movements are occurring across various asset classes, excluding Bitcoin.

According to data from Glassnode, the realized profit and loss ratio has sharply declined from a peak of 19 in July 2025 to just 1.7, signaling a significant shift in market demand and rising investor frustration.

“This sharp decline indicates a major shift in market demand and growing investor dissatisfaction,” Glassnode researchers stated.

It's worth noting that Glassnode identified $83,400 as the last support level before a potential further drop in Bitcoin's price.