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The cryptocurrency market has started 2026 on a balanced note, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $87,000–$88,000 and Ethereum (ETH) holding just above $3,000 after the New Year’s break. Major alt coins like BNB, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano saw gains over 8% in the last 24 hours, suggesting some renewed optimism among traders. Institutional interest and clearer regulatory expectations are helping stabilize sentiment, though many investors remain cautious as the market awaits clearer direction in early 2026.
The Economic Times
Bitcoin, the flagship coin, ended 2025 with its first annual loss since 2022, weighed down by macro trends and broader risk-asset correlations, though analysts still eye potential rebounds with supportive policy shifts expected in 2026.
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Meanwhile, XRP has outperformed the broader market recently, trading closer to $1.90, showing signs of technical strength and ETF-linked optimism.