The year 2026 has started strong for the crypto market. So far, total crypto market capitalization has risen to approximately 3.08 trillion, reflecting a solid 3.4 percent increase and renewed momentum across major assets.

Market highlights:

$BTC continues to show strength, holding firmly above the 90,800 level. $ETH has also crossed 3,138, signaling a positive market trend and growing confidence among investors.

Altcoins are showing impressive performance as well:

DOGE is up by 11.5 percent

$ADA has gained 11.6 percent

SOL is up 5.6 percent

XRP has increased by 6.7 percent

Interestingly, meme coins alone added around 3 billion in value within a single day, showing how speculative interest remains active in the market.

Despite rising prices, overall market sentiment is still cautious. The Fear and Greed Index currently sits at 34, indicating fear is still present. The Altcoin Season Index stands at 24 out of 100, suggesting that while prices are climbing, broad altcoin momentum has not fully arrived yet. Historically, this is often the phase where smart money begins positioning.

Key updates to watch:

Bitcoin is consolidating near the 90K zone, which could lead to a major breakout. Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows of about 4.5 billion toward the end of 2025, highlighting strong institutional interest. Additionally, Pakistan and Binance have partnered to tokenize government bonds worth around 2 billion, marking a significant step for real-world asset tokenization.

2026 outlook:

More institutional participation

Clearer regulatory frameworks

Growth in stablecoins, real-world assets, and AI integration on blockchain

The market is rising, but volatility remains high. Avoid emotional decisions and focus on data and education.

This is not financial advice.

Weekly update – Friday 📌

XRP
XRP
2.053
-0.11%

SOL
SOL
140.05
-1.01%

DOGE
DOGE
0.13858
+0.33%

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