Bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $91,000 on January 4 as cryptocurrency markets extended an early 2026 rebound.
The rally pushed total crypto market capitalization above $3 trillion.
Ethereum (ETH) rose roughly 1% to near $3,150 while Solana (SOL) gained about 1.6% over the same period.
Bitcoin traded around $91,300 in Asian morning hours, up about 1.4% daily and more than 4% over seven days.
What Happened
Major cryptocurrencies posted broad gains as risk appetite returned to markets.
Ethereum climbed approximately 7% over the week while maintaining support above the $3,000 level.
XRP surged above $2 and flipped BNB to become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
Dogecoin (DOGE) jumped 6.64% while other major tokens including BNB and Solana (SOL) posted gains between 0.7% and 1%.
Trading volume nearly doubled as market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion according to market data providers.
US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows exceeding $300 million with Bitcoin and Ethereum contributing $184 million and $127 million respectively.
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Why It Matters
The rally marks a reversal from late 2025 when crypto prices typically sold off during US trading hours.
Bitcoin's move above $90,000 represents a key psychological level after multi-week consolidation between $85,000 and $90,000.
Whale accumulation and long-term holder buying have reduced sell pressure according to on-chain data.
Market participants expect clearer crypto regulations in the US and increased institutional participation during 2026.
The rally reflects improving fundamentals rather than short-term speculation as capital rotates into large-cap assets.
Bitcoin holding above $88,500 support maintains the uptrend while a break below could trigger near-term pullbacks.
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