$BTC (Bitcoin): Opened at approx. $87,500 on Jan 1 and stabilized around $90,000, marking a strong rally to kick off 2026.
$ETH (Ethereum): Started at $2,970 on Jan 1 and held steady above $3,100 by Jan 3, outperforming the broader market. Institutional entry signals are becoming apparent.
$XRP: Led the gains over the three-day period, breaking $2.00 and briefly flipping BNB to become the 3rd largest cryptocurrency, driven by favorable regulatory expectations.
$ENA, $ADA, $SUI: All surged over 10% in 24 hours as the rotation into legacy altcoins and Meme coins continues.
Market Outlook: Analysts are overwhelmingly bullish for 2026. Major institutions forecast BTC reaching $150,000 to $250,000 or higher.
Government Holdings: Latest data shows the U.S. government holds approx. $30.7 billion in crypto, with Bitcoin accounting for 97% of the portfolio.
Global Macro: The U.S. military raid in Venezuela—officially cited as a crackdown on drug trafficking—is widely interpreted as a move to consolidate the Petrodollar system and assert dollar hegemony.
2026 is off to a powerful start. How do you think the market will play out next?
