📈 U.S. Crypto Market – Updated (Jan 2026)
1. Bitcoin remains the bellwether, trading around the $90,000–$95,000 range as markets weigh macro pressures, risk sentiment, and institutional flows — showing that crypto still responds to broader financial stress and safe-haven shifts.
2. Ethereum and major altcoins are holding moderate gains, reflecting rotation into smart-contract ecosystems and trader appetite for tech-centric chains even amid volatility.
3. Volatility and policy remain key drivers — investor sentiment swings between fear and hope as regulatory clarity and geopolitical events influence flows into crypto, especially U.S. ETFs and governance debates.