BTC News Today: Bitcoin Poised for $120K Breakout in January as Binance Stablecoin Reserves Hit $45B

Bitcoin is gearing up for a potential rally to $120,000 in January 2025, supported by record-high $45 billion stablecoin reserves on Binance, signaling robust buying power awaiting deployment.Key Drivers Behind the Predicted RallyStablecoin Reserves on BinanceBinance's stablecoin reserves reached $44.5 billion on December 31, close to the $45.8 billion all-time high recorded earlier in December, according to CryptoQuant.Stablecoin inflows to exchanges often signal growing investor appetite and upcoming buying pressure, as stablecoins serve as a fiat on-ramp for crypto investments.Historical CorrelationsWhen Binance stablecoin reserves peaked on December 11, Bitcoin gained 4.7% intra-day, closing above $101,000.Market SentimentOptimism around U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration is expected to drive renewed investments, with analysts predicting a "January effect" that brings optimism and fresh capital into the market.Analysts like Ryan Lee of Biget Research foresee Bitcoin hitting $120,000, followed by potential profit-taking and market corrections.Bitcoin’s Global Liquidity CorrelationBased on its relationship with global liquidity metrics, Bitcoin could reach a local high above $110,000 to $120,000 before experiencing a pullback.Challenges and Resistance LevelsKey Resistance LevelsBitcoin must overcome resistance at $95,000 and $96,400 to sustain its rally.Leveraged Short LiquidationsA break above $96,400 could trigger $1.24 billion in leveraged short liquidations across crypto exchanges, adding momentum to BTC's upward trajectory.Broader Outlook for 2025Analysts remain optimistic about Bitcoin’s performance in 2025, with forecasts pointing to a rally beyond $160,000 fueled by improving U.S. financial policies and institutional adoption. However, caution remains as profit-taking from 2024 gains could introduce periods of volatility.Binance, with its record stablecoin reserves and leading role in the crypto ecosystem, is poised to play a critical part in Bitcoin’s January rally and the broader market movements in 2025, according to Cointelegraph.