Bitcoin climbed above $90,000 during U.S. trading hours on Friday, marking a potential shift in a pattern that defined much of late 2025, when crypto assets routinely sold off while American equity markets were open.Bitcoin was trading near $90,000, up roughly 2.5% over the past 24 hours, as the first official trading session of 2026 got underway. The move comes after a period late last year when crypto prices were persistently defensive during U.S. market hours, even as stocks held up.Altcoins rise alongside bitcoinThe advance was not limited to bitcoin. Ether, Solana and XRP were all posting gains closer to 4%, reflecting broader strength across major digital assets.While it is too early to call a sustained trend change, traders noted that crypto prices rising during U.S. hours — rather than fading — represents a notable departure from the pattern seen in the final weeks of 2025.Crypto-related stocks rebound sharplyCrypto-linked equities, which were among the hardest hit in the final sessions of 2025, also rebounded strongly on the year’s first trading day.Shares of Hut 8, CleanSpark (CLSK) and TeraWulf (WULF) were up around 10%, while Cipher Mining (CIFR) and IREN (IREN) gained roughly 8%.Among larger names, Strategy and Coinbase were each higher by more than 3%, while Galaxy Digital jumped about 7%. Circle Financial (CRCL) rose roughly 4.5%.Broader markets open the year higherThe move in crypto coincided with a generally positive tone across global risk assets. The Nasdaq was up about 0.6%, led by gains in AI-related chipmakers such as Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Intel, which rose between 3% and 6%.Commodities also strengthened, with silver gaining roughly 3%, while gold and copper posted more modest advances.Early signal, not confirmationWhile the synchronized rise across crypto, equities and commodities may point to improving risk sentiment at the start of the year, traders cautioned that a single session is not enough to confirm a durable shift.Still, bitcoin’s ability to reclaim the $90,000 level during active U.S. trading — alongside strong rebounds in crypto-related stocks — is being watched closely as a potential early signal that the market’s intraday dynamics may be changing as 2026 begins.

XRP climbed more than 8% to trade above $2 on Friday, marking its first move above the level since mid-December, as traders positioned for a potentially more crypto-friendly regulatory environment in the United States and continued inflows into spot XRP exchange-traded funds.The rally comes as market participants reassess the regulatory outlook following the departure of Caroline Crenshaw from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a development some traders view as lowering resistance to digital-asset-friendly policy shifts.ETF inflows support XRP’s moveU.S. spot XRP ETFs recorded $13.59 million in net inflows on Jan. 2, bringing cumulative inflows since launch to approximately $1.18 billion, according to market data cited by analysts. The steady capital inflows have helped underpin XRP’s price action, even as flows into other major crypto ETFs remained mixed.Analysts noted that demand for bitcoin-linked ETFs was comparatively weaker over the same period, reinforcing the view that XRP’s rally has been driven primarily by token-specific catalysts, rather than a broad risk-on move across crypto markets.Regulatory expectations shift after Crenshaw’s exitCrenshaw had been among the most vocal skeptics of crypto spot ETFs during her tenure at the SEC and was publicly opposed to the agency dropping its appeal in the long-running case involving Ripple, according to market commentary.Her departure has fueled speculation that the SEC’s stance toward crypto assets — particularly exchange-traded products — could soften under a rebalanced commission, encouraging traders to price in a more constructive regulatory environment.Legislative speculation adds momentumSentiment around XRP was also supported by renewed focus on potential U.S. crypto legislation. Traders pointed to a possible Market Structure Bill markup on Jan. 15, which has kept regulatory expectations elevated into the first quarter and contributed to XRP’s recent outperformance.While the legislative timeline remains uncertain, anticipation around clearer market structure rules has become a recurring catalyst for XRP, given its history at the center of U.S. regulatory debates.XRP outperforms as majors trade mixedXRP’s strength stood out against relatively muted moves in other large cryptocurrencies. At last check, XRP was trading just above $2, up roughly 8% on the day.Meanwhile, Bitcoin hovered just above $90,000, while Ether traded near $3,000, both posting only modest gains over the same period.The divergence highlights how regulatory developments and ETF-related flows continue to act as powerful, asset-specific drivers in the current market — even as broader crypto sentiment remains mixed.

Meme coins rallied sharply at the start of 2026, with Dogecoin and Pepe leading gains as traders rotated into higher-beta assets amid range-bound bitcoin price action and thin post-holiday liquidity.Dogecoin rose about 11% over 24 hours, while PEPE surged roughly 17%, extending intraday gains of as much as 25% at the peak of the move. The rally fueled renewed talk of a potential “meme season” as speculative appetite resurfaced across crypto markets.Meme coin market activity acceleratesThe rebound was not isolated to a single token. Data from CoinGecko shows that its GMCI Meme Index category reached a total market value of approximately $33.8 billion, with $5.9 billion in 24-hour trading volume, indicating broad participation across the sector.Dog-themed tokens flashed green across the board. Shiba Inu (SHIB) gained around 8%, Bonk (BONK) on Solana added nearly 11%, and Floki (FLOKI) climbed close to 10% on the day.Smaller-cap meme coins moved even faster. Mog Coin (MOG) rose about 14% on the day and nearly 37% over the past seven days, while Popcat (POPCAT) gained roughly 9%, extending weekly gains to more than 17%.Momentum flows spill into memesTraders on X highlighted PEPE’s breakout as a key technical trigger, with some suggesting momentum-driven flows were rotating from larger cryptocurrencies into meme coins as liquidity gradually returned.The setup mirrors a familiar pattern observed during previous speculative phases, where capital migrates from major assets into higher-volatility tokens once directional conviction builds and risk tolerance improves.Why meme coins are outperformingBitcoin has remained largely range-bound, while liquidity conditions remain uneven following the holiday period. In that environment, traders often look for the highest-beta assets to express risk-on views without waiting for a clear macroeconomic catalyst.Meme coins tend to benefit under these conditions. They:Move quickly relative to large-cap assetsHave deep derivatives markets on major venuesAttract momentum-focused traders less reliant on fundamental narrativesThat combination can amplify short-term price action, even in the absence of broader market confirmation.Rally remains fragileThe surge does not necessarily signal the start of a sustained meme-led market cycle. Historically, meme coin rallies are often self-reinforcing in the short term but structurally fragile.When positioning becomes crowded, spot demand thins, or bitcoin weakens, meme coins can unwind rapidly. Leverage that accelerates upside moves can just as quickly force sharp downside de-risking.As a result, meme coins are often viewed as a temperature check for speculative appetite rather than a standalone market trend.Watching for confirmationOne common framework used by traders is a “meme season index”-style approach, which tracks how many large meme tokens outperform bitcoin over a defined period. A sustained increase typically signals rotation into higher-risk segments of the market rather than simple large-cap accumulation.For now, price action suggests traders are willing to take selective risk. The next key signal will be whether gains broaden across a wider set of meme assets — or fade as quickly as they emerged.

Crypto markets may be entering a phase of structural recovery, according to a new assessment from 10x Research, as market signals point to a shift from defensive positioning toward selective opportunity.Citing comments shared on social media and reported by BlockBeats on Jan. 3, 10x Research said its models are detecting early signs of a transition in market structure. The firm noted that Bitcoin’s market dominance has softened, historically a condition that can precede renewed risk-taking and relative outperformance among select altcoins.Signals point to selective opportunity, not broad rallyAccording to 10x Research, the current setup does not resemble a broad-based market rally. Instead, analysts highlighted a “synergistic validation pattern” emerging between major cryptocurrencies and a subset of altcoins.The firm said multiple indicators — including:Momentum effectsRelative performance trendsMarket participation metricsare beginning to align, suggesting improving internal market dynamics. However, the signals remain uneven, reinforcing the need for selective positioning rather than blanket exposure.Traders urged to focus on structure, not headlines10x Research emphasized that proactive position management and strict risk control are critical in the current environment. While many investors continue to wait for macro or news-driven catalysts, the firm advised traders to focus instead on market structure and signal confirmation.“The environment favors those who monitor validation across assets rather than relying on headline-driven narratives,” the report noted, adding that profitability will depend on disciplined execution rather than directional conviction alone.

According to PANews, economist Peter Schiff recently tweeted that the prices of precious metal mining stocks will eventually decouple from the daily price fluctuations of the metals themselves. Schiff argues that these fluctuations are unrelated to the long-term profitability of the stocks. As long as the upward trend continues, these stocks are trading at prices significantly lower than the present value of their future earnings. source: https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/34573630585914?utm_source=BinanceNewsRSS

According to PANews, economist Peter Schiff recently tweeted that the prices of precious metal mining stocks will eventually decouple from the daily price fluctuations of the metals themselves. Schiff argues that these fluctuations are unrelated to the long-term profitability of the stocks. As long as the upward trend continues, these stocks are trading at prices significantly lower than the present value of their future earnings.

According to Odaily, U. S. Treasury yields experienced slight increases at the start of the new year but ended the week with mixed results. Investors are anticipated to focus on December's employment figures, beginning with the ADP report on Wednesday, followed by the regular schedule release of non-farm payroll data on Friday, marking the first such release since September of last year source: https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/34573633095850?utm_source=BinanceNewsRSS

According to Odaily, U.S. Treasury yields experienced slight increases at the start of the new year but ended the week with mixed results. Investors are anticipated to focus on December's employment figures, beginning with the ADP report on Wednesday, followed by the regular schedule release of non-farm payroll data on Friday, marking the first such release since September of last year. Capital Economics forecasts a minor decrease in the unemployment rate from 4.6% to 4.5%, while Citigroup predicts a rise to 4.7%.

According to PANews, Bitdeer, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, has released its latest Bitcoin holdings data on the X platform. As of January 2, the company holds 2,000 Bitcoins. This week, Bitdeer mined 147. 4 Bitcoins and sold 145. 7 Bitcoins, resulting in a net increase of 1. 7 Bitcoins in total holdings compared to the previous week. source: https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/34573935287010?utm_source=BinanceNewsRSS

According to PANews, Bitdeer, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, has released its latest Bitcoin holdings data on the X platform. As of January 2, the company holds 2,000 Bitcoins. This week, Bitdeer mined 147.4 Bitcoins and sold 145.7 Bitcoins, resulting in a net increase of 1.7 Bitcoins in total holdings compared to the previous week.

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