Bitcoin price today: BTC climbs near $97,500 as ETF inflows return and crypto stocks rise
New York, Jan 14, 2026, 17:24 EST — After-hours Bitcoin rose on Wednesday, hovering near $97,500 in late U.S. trade as the cryptocurrency extended a post-data rally. The token was up 2.1% at $97,461, after ranging between $94,594 and $97,758. The latest push higher followed data showing U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in December and 2.7% from a year earlier,…