Crypto markets opened the day with cautious optimism, shrugging off late‑year volatility and geopolitical nerves.
Traders are monitoring liquidity and ETF flows closely, as market participants weigh whether the current upswing can sustain momentum into 2026.
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $92,649.31 by 10:00 GMT, up sharply from its recent $90,000 range. The next major hurdle sits at $95,000, a level that previously triggered heavy selling and will test whether buyers can push through.
Ethereum trades above $2,350, maintaining gains supported by staking inflows and recent network upgrades, while XRP outperforms with renewed ETF-driven momentum and growing adoption signals in Asia.
Institutional flows are playing a key role. Spot Bitcoin ETFs reported net weekly inflows of roughly $459m, reversing late‑2025 outflows and providing some structural support. Liquidity remains light, meaning sharp swings are possible if demand softens or macro events shift sentiment.
Traders are watching technical levels closely. A decisive break above $95,000 could signal a return to bullish trend dominance, while failure may confine Bitcoin to the $90,000–$92,500 range. Near-term moves are being driven more by positioning and liquidity than broad fundamentals.