Jakarta, Pintu News – Under pressure from the late January 2026 crypto market, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) briefly slumped to around USD 78,000, reflecting a short-term weakening of demand. Encouraged by these market conditions, well-known executives in the Bitcoin world signaled that a buyback move was being considered. These market moves prompted a big question mark among young and novice investors as to the next direction of the world’s largest crypto asset.
Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of Strategy, known as one of the largest public accumulators of Bitcoin, signaled in a social media post that the company may make further Bitcoin purchases. This signal came as the price of Bitcoin dropped to around USD 78,000, signaling considerable selling pressure in the market. This buying policy is usually publicized in the format of a visual alert followed by an official announcement the next day.
The market response to the signal did not immediately lift Bitcoin’s price significantly, indicating that the current support is more of a long-term nature, rather than an instant price boost. As capital opportunities are limited due to the weak performance of Strategy’s stocks and preferred instruments, the company’s ability to purchase large amounts of Bitcoin may still be constrained by capital market conditions.
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Bitcoin’s price fell by almost 10% in recent days, reaching a low of around USD 78 000, signaling the market’s resistance to bearish conditions in the short term. This decline significantly weakened risk appetite in the crypto market, resulting in decreased demand for risky assets such as altcoins.
This strengthening risk-off outlook is also evident in the behavior of traders who are starting to consider bearish positions just as strongly as bullish bets at high levels. This suggests that market sentiment is still volatile and affected by large fluctuations in Bitcoin price.
Saylor and Strategy often use “at-the-market” (ATM) programs that allow companies to sell their shares to raise capital for additional Bitcoin purchases. However, with the company’s common and preferred shares weakening, the capacity to raise capital through this method is limited. This implies that the next BTC purchase will likely be smaller than the previous accumulation.
This strategy is not just about buying low prices, but also part of a long-term commitment to Bitcoin. While capital costs and market pressures make this strategy less flexible in the short term, long-term commitment is still the main focus.
The appearance of a Bitcoin buy signal by Saylor may imply that there is an opportunity to form a price floor if the market continues to weaken. However, this signal reflects a belief in the long-term value of Bitcoin rather than short-term price momentum. For young and novice investors, understanding the difference between long-term signals and short-term market reactions is key to managing expectations.
In addition, due to the limited liquidity of Strategy stocks, the impact of buying on the price of Bitcoin on the spot market may not be as great as in the past. This shows that institutional buying strategies do not always move the price directly, especially when market sentiment is still fragile.
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin buying gesture as BTC drops to levels around USD 78 000 reflects the current dynamics of the crypto market: short-term price pressure remains strong, but long-term conviction is maintained by some institutional investors. For young investors, this news underscores the importance of distinguishing between long-term strategies and daily market volatility in navigating the cryptocurrency market.
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