Here’s a breakdown of the crypto market from last week:
January Opened Quietly With Green Flashes 💹
2026 started with minor green flashes, and that, honestly, is what many traders wished for. Despite many traders still being on holiday, major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) saw decent gains, as BTC crossed $90K and ETH reached over $3,100 from last year’s lower closes 📈.
Altcoins like Ripple’s XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), and Solana (SOL) are also gaining. ETFs (exchange-traded funds) also experienced improved flows, as US spot Bitcoin ETFs flipped back to positive inflows, and Ethereum ETFs pulled in roughly $174 million. All these activities show a small but meaningful sign that appetite for major cryptocurrencies is returning 🥳.
All that said, this still isn’t a “full send” market.
The mood feels very January, with investors being cautious, observant, and testing the water rather than diving in fully. The big question from here is whether this early strength builds into real momentum or fades back into sideways chop once liquidity fully returns.
For now, the year starts the way many traders hoped it would, with steady gains and a little green than before.
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