Crypto markets slid into month-end as equities weakened, regulation talks resurfaced, and institutional activity accelerated across stablecoins, ETFs, and onchain governance.
Crypto markets pulled back sharply in late January as liquidations, geopolitical headlines, and infrastructure developments reshaped positioning across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and DeFi.
Crypto extended its January rally as BTC pushed above $96K before consolidating near $95K. CPI relief, institutional inflow expectations, and policy shifts drove an active, headline-led week.
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?