More than $250B has already entered the crypto market this year, with most of the inflows going into $BTC and $ETH .
If total market cap can break and hold above $3.5T before the end of January, it could set the stage for a strong altcoin season, as capital starts rotating beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Classic liquidity setup. Whichever side breaks first gets punished. With leverage this high, ETH price action around $3k–$3.4k will be critical.
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Ethereum Price Movements Could Trigger Significant Liquidations
According to ChainCatcher, data from Coinglass indicates that if Ethereum's price falls below $3,060, the cumulative liquidation intensity of long positions on major centralized exchanges could reach $1.661 billion. Conversely, if Ethereum surpasses $3,379, the cumulative liquidation intensity of short positions on these exchanges could amount to $733 million.
$SOL has reclaimed the $132 level, confirming a short-term shift in momentum. The breakout above $130 has restored a healthier market structure, with price holding above key moving averages.
As long as $SOL remains above this zone, the trend stays constructive and buyers remain in control.
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Binance Market Update: Crypto Market Trends | January 5, 2026
According to CoinMarketCap data, the global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.16T, up by 1.29% over the last 24 hours.Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $90,863 and $93,388 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $92,640, up by 1.43%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include BROCCOLI714, VIRTUAL, and FET, up by 49%, 22%, and 15%, respectively.Top stories of the day:Crypto Fear and Greed Index Flips to ‘Neutral’ for First Time Since October Bank of America Expands Bitcoin ETF Offerings to Wealth Clients Crypto ETP Inflows Near Record in 2025 as Ether, XRP and Solana Outperform U.S. Treasury Yields Decline Amid Anticipation of Economic Data Cryptocurrency Market Cap Sees 5% Increase at Start of 2026 Global Merchants Accepting Bitcoin Payments Expected to Increase by 50% in 2026 U.S. Economic Outlook Boosted by Intervention in Venezuela Bank of America Permits Advisors to Recommend Bitcoin Allocation Cryptocurrency Market Strengthens as Bitcoin Recovers Key Levels Japan's Finance Minister Declares 2026 as 'Digital Year'Market movers:ETH: $3162.78 (+0.82%)BNB: $898.56 (+1.52%)XRP: $2.141 (+3.53%)SOL: $135.2 (+0.85%)TRX: $0.2923 (-0.54%)DOGE: $0.14864 (-2.10%)WLFI: $0.1741 (+2.05%)ADA: $0.3973 (-0.45%)BCH: $661.4 (+2.32%)WBTC: $92490.19 (+1.36%)
What 2026 Could Mean for Crypto 2026 is shaping up to be a year of transition for crypto. $BTC is gaining recognition as a strategic asset, while stablecoins and tokenization of real-world assets continue to expand. Meanwhile, the introduction of new altcoin ETFs may attract broader market participation.
The market focus could gradually shift from short-term hype toward real use cases and sustainable growth.
$BTC volatility has dropped from ~70% to ~45%, largely due to institutional activity. With 12.5%+ of $BTC now held by ETFs and corporate treasuries, many are selling call options to earn yield.
This constant call selling increases supply, suppresses volatility, and stabilizes price action. Bitcoin is gradually maturing into a more institutional, yield-focused asset.
Chainlink Update: Support Holds $LINK /USDT is showing a healthy reaction from the lower support trendline, indicating renewed buying interest.
As long as price remains above this support, the broader bullish structure stays intact. A confirmed break above resistance could open the door for further upside momentum.
Top Weekly Gainers: Altcoins React to Bitcoin Strength As $BTC traded above $90K, overall market sentiment improved and capital began flowing into altcoins.
Bitcoin proved its resilience. Now Ethereum is proving its scalability.
Ethereum just hit a new all-time high in daily transactions, surpassing the peak seen during the 2021 NFT and DeFi cycle. The 7-day average has climbed to around 1.87M transactions, well above the previous record.
Network participation is also surging: • ~729K active wallets • 270K+ new addresses in a single day — the strongest inflow since 2018
Despite the spike in activity, transaction fees have remained relatively stable.
This growth is being fueled by real adoption and network upgrades, including stablecoins, RWAs, and ETF-related flows, not short-term speculation.
Ethereum continues to cement its role as a core settlement layer for the crypto ecosystem.
Solana continues to grind higher in a clear uptrend, showing strong and controlled bullish continuation near local highs.
Price is holding above EMA 7 / 25 / 99 on the 1H chart after a clean impulsive move from 124. Market structure remains healthy with higher highs and higher lows.
Current consolidation just below 133 looks like a classic bull flag forming.
Nick Tomaino says the days of getting rich from simple hype are ending. In 2026, the market is "growing up."
The new strategy: •Less gambling on meme coins 📉 •More trust in "neutral" leaders like $BTC and $ETH 👑 •Watch the Macro: The next CPI report comes out on Jan 13. This will be a huge day for the markets!
Are you playing it safe with the leaders, or still hunting for gems? 👇