Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced a notable drop in daily trading volume on January 16, 2026, with Bitcoin's volume falling 34% and Ethereum's down 28% compared to the previous week. Analysts point to reduced institutional participation and macroeconomic uncertainty as key drivers.
- Bitcoin's 24-hour trading volume fell to $33.2 billion on January 16, 2026.
- Ethereum's volume dropped to $18.7 billion, a 28% decline from the weekly average.
- The drop follows a broader trend of reduced institutional investor activity.
- Market volatility and uncertainty around U.S. inflation data contributed to risk aversion.
- Trading volume for both assets has now declined for three consecutive days.
- The decline coincides with decreased liquidity on major exchange platforms.
On January 16, 2026, both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) saw a sharp decline in trading activity, signaling a shift in market dynamics. Bitcoin’s 24-hour trading volume dropped to $33.2 billion, a 34% decrease from the weekly average of $50.3 billion. Ethereum’s volume fell to $18.7 billion, down 28% from its prior week’s average of $26.1 billion. These figures mark the lowest volumes for both assets since early December 2025.
This report is based on publicly available market data and trading statistics from exchange platforms and aggregated data providers. No proprietary or third-party sources are cited.