Bitcoin has experienced a significant drop in recent days, reaching levels close to $81,000 - $83,000 on January 30, 2026. This correction, which has erased much of the early year gains, is due to a combination of geopolitical, macroeconomic, and technical factors.
Here I detail the main reasons for this "slowdown":
1. Geopolitical Instability and "Trade War"
US-Canada-Europe Tensions: The market is nervous about the threats of tariffs and a possible trade war between the United States and its main partners (Canada and the European Union).