Karachi, January 23, 2026 – Bitcoin (BTC) traded with mild volatility on Friday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency showed mixed performance over the past week against both the US Dollar (USD) and the Pakistani Rupee (PKR).
In the US Dollar market, the price of 1 Bitcoin stood at $89,805.40 on January 23, 2026. Over the last seven days, Bitcoin experienced notable fluctuations, falling sharply earlier in the week before staging a partial recovery. Compared to January 17, when BTC was priced at $95,128.71, the cryptocurrency recorded a weekly decline of $5,323.31, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in global crypto markets. Despite short-term pressure, Bitcoin showed a daily gain of 0.62% on Friday, signaling renewed buying interest.
On a monthly basis, Bitcoin remained in positive territory. The price increased by $1,867.41, or 2.08%, compared to December 24, 2025, when it was trading at $87,937.99.
In the Pakistani Rupee market, Bitcoin was valued at ₨25,027,691.40 on Friday. Similar to the dollar trend, BTC posted a weekly decline of ₨1,628,007.56, despite a modest day-on-day increase of 0.24%. The rupee-based price reflects both Bitcoin’s global movement and local exchange rate dynamics.
Over the last 30 days, Bitcoin gained ₨390,885.70, marking a 1.56% monthly increase in PKR terms. Market analysts note that Bitcoin’s near-term direction will likely depend on global inflation signals, regulatory developments, and institutional investor sentiment.
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile and may vary across exchanges. Investors are advised to exercise caution.