the cryptocurrency market is characterized by a cautious consolidation phase. Major assets are trading within tight ranges as investors weigh positive institutional milestones against macroeconomic uncertainties and a possible bear market sentiment for the year ahead.
Market Snapshot
Bitcoin (BTC): Holding steady around $90,500 – $91,200. While it briefly dipped below $90,000 at the end of 2025, it has reclaimed psychological support but faces heavy resistance near $93,000. Ethereum (ETH): Hovering near $3,150, up about 1% today. It continues to struggle for a breakout as it settles into the new year. XRP (XRP): Trading around $1.90. Analysts are watching this closely following reports that Ripple ETFs have attracted over $1.25 billion in recent months .Total Market Cap: Approximately $2.91 Trillion, showing a modest 24-hour gain of ~0.9%.
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4 Jan 2026
the cryptocurrency market is characterized by a cautious consolidation phase. Major assets are trading within tight ranges as investors weigh positive institutional milestones against macroeconomic uncertainties and a possible bear market sentiment for the year ahead.
Market Snapshot
Bitcoin (BTC): Holding steady around $90,500 – $91,200. While it briefly dipped below $90,000 at the end of 2025, it has reclaimed psychological support but faces heavy resistance near $93,000.
Ethereum (ETH): Hovering near $3,150, up about 1% today. It continues to struggle for a breakout as it settles into the new year.
XRP (XRP): Trading around $1.90. Analysts are watching this closely following reports that Ripple ETFs have attracted over $1.25 billion in recent months
.Total Market Cap: Approximately $2.91 Trillion, showing a modest 24-hour gain of ~0.9%.