Is BTCUSD in an uptrend after the Ichimoku cloud breakout?

It is improving. Price sits above the 50‑day average at 89,735 and has cleared the cloud, while ADX at 25.9 shows a firm trend. RSI near 49 is neutral, so there is room to run if momentum builds. A daily close above 97,500 strengthens the case.

What levels matter today for BTCUSD?

On the topside, watch 97,015 and the $100,000 round number, then 102,000 to 106,120 near the 200‑day. Supports sit at 95,742, then 93,200, with the 50‑day at 89,735 as a deeper line. ATR near 3,253 suggests ranges can be wide around headlines.

How could the Supreme Court tariff ruling affect BTCUSD?

A tariff decision can move the US dollar and broader risk appetite. A stronger USD may cap crypto, while a softer USD can support a push higher. Expect faster moves around the headline. Consider smaller size, staggered entries, and tighter risk controls during the release window.

Should Japan-based traders hedge USD risk when trading BTCUSD?

It helps to monitor USD/JPY, since currency swings affect local BTC pricing and P&L. Some traders keep positions smaller when USD is volatile. Others set alerts around US session opens and data times. If your broker offers FX hedging tools, assess costs before using them.

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BTCUSD Today, January 15: Breaks Cloud; Eyes $100K as SCOTUS Looms

ByDanny Kontos January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

BTCUSD extended its rebound after an Ichimoku cloud break, trading near $96,221 as buyers tested the 100‑day average and targeted the $100,000 mark. On the Bitcoin chart, price sits above the 50‑day average at $89,735 while the 200‑day near $106,120 caps the next resistance zone. With short covering and rising Fed cut hopes, momentum has improved. A possible US Supreme Court decision on Trump’s tariffs today could swing the dollar and crypto volatility, a key watch for Japan-based traders.