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Flare’s FXRP goes live on the platform.Bitcoin’s price action is increasingly mirroring moves in the Japanese yen.Bitcoin miners tap growing AI opportunities after Nvidia reveals Rubin is already being producedAccording to asset manager Bitwise, crypto faces three tests in 2026In the last two months of 2025, Riot Platforms sold $200 million in bitcoin.Cryptocurrencies retreat amid a weaker U.S. trading session.Liquidity boosts Bitcoin, but fears over the ‘halving cycle’ may cap gains in 2026, according to Schwab.BNB climbs above $910 as momentum in the wider crypto market strengthens.According to this metric, Bitcoin’s late-November dip marked the low, with major gains likely ahead.Storage token Filecoin climbs as volume spikes.Maelstrom, led by Arthur Hayes, starts 2026 wagering at ‘almost full risk’ on altcoins.Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs as Firm Deepens Crypto StrategyBitcoin ETFs See Largest Inflow Since October as Institutions Re-EngageCrypto Markets Today: 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Report.Coinbase Backer Fred Wilson Forecasts Major UX Pivot in Crypto Next YearBitcoin Could Hit a New Record in January, Says Tom Lee, Amid 2026 Volatility ConcernsGoldman Sachs: New Rules Could Spur Broader Institutional Adoption of CryptoSpot Bitcoin Volumes Fall to Yearly Lows Despite Rally in PricesBitcoin Approaches $94,000 as Crypto Prices Extend Early U.S. GainsBitcoin Mining Margins Remain Under Pressure Despite Lower Rivalry, Says JPMorganEthereum Could Outgrow Bitcoin-Style Limits as Scaling Solutions Develop, Says ButerinStrategy added to its bitcoin stash and strengthened its cash reserves last week.Ledger Suffers Customer Data Breach After Incident at Payment Partner Global-eDogecoin climbs 4% as memecoins rally, with a bullish short-term golden cross drawing trader attention.Bitcoin breaks $91,000 as U.S. moves in Venezuela boost ether and Dogecoin.Bitcoin falls on news of Maduro’s capture in Venezuela, then rebounds as markets stabilize.Dogecoin, PEPE post gains of up 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are launching ‘cashZ’, their latest venture.Truebit crashes almost completely as a hacker makes off with $26.6 million in Ether.XRP retreats to $2.12 as futures liquidations hit both long and short traders.Bitcoin stays close to $91,000 as investors await Trump tariff verdict: Asia Morning BriefingCoinbase upgraded to ‘buy’ at Bank of America as platform moves past crypto-only modelEven as some call bitcoin “deeply undervalued,” the market remains bearish with no near-term upside catalyst in sight.BTC bounces off $89,200 support, rising back to $90,500Trading slowed as market makers became coin-heavy following October’s crypto crash, BitMEX notes.BTC falls under $90,000 with altcoins retreating amid subdued market activity: Crypto Markets TodayBitcoin traces November levels, forming a January setup traders have seen before.BTC drops beneath $90,000 amid early-year pullback, as investors withdraw $480 million from bitcoin ETFs.XRP declines 5% while CNBC calls it the hottest trade of 2026, beating bitcoin and ether.Crypto credit starts to look more like a cash savings account: Asia Morning BriefingGold-Focused RWA Project Dignity Gold Lists DIGau on XT.com as Institutional-Grade Tokenization Moves On-ChainMarket selloff deepens, sending Bitcoin sliding to $91,000.Rumble introduces wallet for crypto payments, featuring Tether and tipping options in BTC, USDT, and XAUT.STRC perpetual shares rebound to $100, signaling potential uptick in Bitcoin buying activity.Crypto Wrap: Bitcoin slides while altcoins take a hit in Asia-led sell-off.BTC slides toward $91,000 as traders focus on two CME gap levels.Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin holds above $90K with fresh inflows lifting crypto marketsFollowing MSCI’s announcement, Metplanet climbs to a three-month high relative to bitcoin.Following MSCI’s decision to keep DATs in its indexes, Strategy climbs 6%.Binance Futures now lets crypto traders take leveraged positions in silver.Hyperliquid has enabled XRP spot trading as Flare’s FXRP goes live on the platform.Bitcoin’s price action is increasingly mirroring moves in the Japanese yen.Bitcoin miners tap growing AI opportunities after Nvidia reveals Rubin is already being producedAccording to asset manager Bitwise, crypto faces three tests in 2026In the last two months of 2025, Riot Platforms sold $200 million in bitcoin.Cryptocurrencies retreat amid a weaker U.S. trading session.Liquidity boosts Bitcoin, but fears over the ‘halving cycle’ may cap gains in 2026, according to Schwab.BNB climbs above $910 as momentum in the wider crypto market strengthens.According to this metric, Bitcoin’s late-November dip marked the low, with major gains likely ahead.Storage token Filecoin climbs as volume spikes.Maelstrom, led by Arthur Hayes, starts 2026 wagering at ‘almost full risk’ on altcoins.Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs as Firm Deepens Crypto StrategyBitcoin ETFs See Largest Inflow Since October as Institutions Re-EngageCrypto Markets Today: 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Report.Coinbase Backer Fred Wilson Forecasts Major UX Pivot in Crypto Next YearBitcoin Could Hit a New Record in January, Says Tom Lee, Amid 2026 Volatility ConcernsGoldman Sachs: New Rules Could Spur Broader Institutional Adoption of CryptoSpot Bitcoin Volumes Fall to Yearly Lows Despite Rally in PricesBitcoin Approaches $94,000 as Crypto Prices Extend Early U.S. GainsBitcoin Mining Margins Remain Under Pressure Despite Lower Rivalry, Says JPMorganEthereum Could Outgrow Bitcoin-Style Limits as Scaling Solutions Develop, Says ButerinStrategy added to its bitcoin stash and strengthened its cash reserves last week.Ledger Suffers Customer Data Breach After Incident at Payment Partner Global-eDogecoin climbs 4% as memecoins rally, with a bullish short-term golden cross drawing trader attention.Bitcoin breaks $91,000 as U.S. moves in Venezuela boost ether and Dogecoin.Bitcoin falls on news of Maduro’s capture in Venezuela, then rebounds as markets stabilize.Dogecoin, PEPE post gains of up to 25% as memecoins open 2026 on a high note.XRP rallies 8% above $2 as markets anticipate a friendlier regulatory outlook from the SEC.BTC squeeze signals that a big move may be on the horizon.ADA pops 7% amid steady gains for Bitcoin and Ether as the new year’s trading begins.Tether increases its bitcoin exposure by nearly $800 million, raising total BTC holdings above 96,000.DOGE spikes 7% as double-bottom breakout triggers renewed buying interest.XRP recovers from recent losses, though the $2 barrier holds firm while exchange supply sinks to an eight-year low.Bitcoin tops $90,000 as traders look for confirmation of a trend change.Internet Computer regains $3 level on strengthening short-term momentumBONK rallies 10%+ in 24 hours on strengthening buying pressure$4.57 billion exits Bitcoin ETFs in worst two-month stretch on recordStrategy stock records first consecutive six-month downturn since 2020 BTC adoptionWhat was expected to be a year-end crypto surge ends in sharp lossesThe 2025 volatility of XRP and Solana was twice the level of Bitcoin’s.Retail investors in South Korea keep buying into BitMine even after ether losses of 80%: ReportInstitutional demand for yield brought greater stability to bitcoin markets in 2025.Lighter trading platform loses $250M just 24 hours post-airdropOptimistic XRP calls return, with analysts floating a 300% gain in 2026 and an $8 target.KBW lifts TeraWulf rating to outperform, pointing to AI pivot as catalyst for growthA fading December Santa rally pushed bitcoin and ether down more than 22% in the fourth quarter.APT declines as gains elsewhere outpace the tokenBitcoin’s rally has lost steam following a 30% pullback. Here’s the reason.Bitwise is seeking approval for 11 “strategy” ETFs designed to track tokens like AAVE, ZEC, and TAO.Dogecoin slides past a critical floor to around $0.123 as year‑end liquidation accelerates.Bitcoin breaks $89,000, registering a notable increase in U.S. sessions.XRP slips to $1.85 following a breakdown of key support.Grayscale predicts that 2026’s crypto market trajectory will be determined by regulation, not quantum concerns.Dragonfly leadership unveils 2026 cryptocurrency outlook.2025 highlighted bitcoin’s ability to defy even the most confident forecasts.
Sun. Jan 18th, 2026

What’s Driving Bitcoin and Leading Cryptos Higher at the Start of 2026

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Bitcoin and Major Cryptos Kick Off 2026 with Strong Gains

Bitcoin (BTC $91,607) and the wider crypto market have started 2026 on a high note, driven by new-year allocations, safe-haven demand, and early institutional inflows.

Market Performance

Bitcoin traded near $93,700 on Tuesday, up about 1% over 24 hours and more than 7% since January 1. Ether (ETH $3,197) gained nearly 2% to $3,224, rising roughly 9% week-to-date. Among large-cap altcoins, XRP (XRP $2.24) led the charge with a 13% one-day jump to $2.40 — up nearly 29% over the week. Solana (SOL $136.82) rose 12%, while Dogecoin (DOGE $0.1483) gained 23% in the past seven days.

Fading Tax Pressure

The late-December market weakness was driven by U.S. tax-loss selling and year-end portfolio adjustments. With that pressure now easing, analysts see room for a rebound.

“Crypto’s alignment with broader risk assets reflects more than a coincidence — it signals a regime shift to start the year, supported by the fading of tax-loss harvesting and renewed policy optionality,” said Singapore-based QCP Capital.

Safe-Haven Demand and Geopolitical Drivers

Monday’s U.S. military action in Venezuela helped spur safe-haven flows into Bitcoin and gold. Speculation that Venezuela’s oil supply could increase under U.S. guidance may be creating disinflationary expectations, potentially supporting lower interest rates.

Institutional Flows and Options Activity

U.S.-listed spot ETFs began 2026 with strong inflows, reversing a two-month de-risking trend. Eleven funds collectively added over $1 billion in the first two trading days, helping stabilize thin holiday liquidity. Options data from Deribit shows traders targeting $100,000 calls for Bitcoin and $3,200–$3,400 calls for Ether, betting on further near-term gains.

Liquidity Concerns Remain

Despite the strong start, spot market liquidity remains thin, making prices sensitive to large orders. Vikram Subburaj, CEO of Giottus exchange, noted that while momentum is constructive, shallow order books increase the risk of abrupt pullbacks. ETF inflows and desk activity provide support, but broad-based conviction is still developing.

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