Crypto pulled back in early 2026 as BTC fell from $94K to $91K and ETH dipped below $3.2K. TradFi-linked derivatives, treasury moves, and policy news drove a volatile week.
Crypto opened 2026 quietly, with BTC holding near $89K and ETH reclaiming $3K. Thin liquidity, steady dominance, and active protocol headlines shaped early-year trading.
Crypto markets stayed rangebound into year-end as BTC hovered near $87K and ETH slipped below $3K. Thin liquidity, macro crosscurrents, and selective institutional flows defined the week.
Crypto markets whipsawed after cooler U.S. inflation as BTC slipped toward $85K. Regulatory signals from the SEC and Fed reshaped custody, banking access, and stablecoin infrastructure.
BTC fluctuated between $89K & $94K before settling around $92K, while ETH briefly touched $3.4K before pulling back to $3.2K. With liquidity thin & majors coiling, what could spark the next breakout?
BTC fought back above $90K this week after slipping to the mid-$80Ks earlier. With books still light and majors consolidating, how long until this range finally gives way?
Majors are sitting in tight ranges with liquidity still shallow and macro signals pulling in opposite directions. Momentum is stalled, but pressure is building.
BTC slipped back under $100K as sellers regained control and macro pressure deepened. Altcoins diverged on ETF flows, governance shifts, and DeFi fallout, keeping volatility elevated across majors.