Bitcoin slips back below $90,000 - 08.01.2026 Inflows stall, demand weakens, and uncertainty keeps BTC range-bound

The episode breaks down extreme early-year crypto volatility: Bitcoin’s failed test of $95,000, short-lived ETF inflows, and negative Coinbase premium signaling weak institutional demand. We compare two opposing strategies — preserve cash and wait for capitulation versus position ahead of possible liquidity stimulus — and explain why privacy coins like Monero are outperforming while Zcash faces governance turmoil.   Subscribe to our daily Free Crypto Newsletter: https://crypto.report.