Bitcoin Year-to-Date Breakthrough Diary

January 12, 2026, marks 17 years and 9 days since Bitcoin's inception. The current price remains steady at $91,333.34, having completed 9.13% of the journey to the million-dollar mark—progress may be slow, but every step is accumulating.

Market sentiment is facing a test. The Fear and Greed Index has fallen to 26, indicating extreme fear. Such extreme emotions often breed opportunities—when the market is pessimistic, it often signals a bottom. Long-term holders should remain patient at this time; short-term volatility cannot obscure Bitcoin's long-term value proposition as a digital asset.

Looking at the span of its existence, Bitcoin has proven its resilience. Every market panic is laying the groundwork for the next wave of growth.