Here is a brief summary of the cryptocurrency market for January 2, 2026 — key movements, prices, and significant events.



Bitcoin (BTC): around $89 000–90,000, noticeable growth and attempts to establish above the level.

Ethereum (ETH): approximately $3 100+, maintains a positive tone.

📈 Market Dynamics 01/02/2026

🔹 Main Prices and Market Behavior
Bitcoin is rising toward the level of ~$90 000, showing a growth of ~2–2.5% over the day and attempts to break through important resistance.

Ethereum confidently stays above $3 000, with moderate gains.

Top altcoins also demonstrate mixed movements: ADA (Cardano) increased about 7%, while other tokens traded in different directions.

Total market capitalization is around $3.1 trillion, and sentiment remains balanced, although some fear still persists in the market.

📊 Major Coin Statistics (Data as of 01/02/2026)

BTC: ~$88–90k
ETH: around $3 k
BNB: ~$860
XRP: ~$1.87
SOL: ~$127

🧠 Derivatives and Trader Sentiments
Options on Bitcoin and Ethereum worth over $2.2 billion are expiring, which could increase volatility after expiration. The tilt toward “call” options indicates a moderate bullish sentiment.

📌 Analytics and Forecasts
Current levels and technical factors
Breaking through and holding the $88 000–85,000 zone remains critical for short-term growth.
Establishing above $99 000–102,000 will open the way to a more sustainable upward trend.

Overall Market Sentiment

The beginning of 2026 is characterized by moderate positive dynamics, but also consolidation after the volatile end of 2025.

The fear and greed index indicates lingering fear, reflecting participant caution.

🌍 Important News and Macro Factors

📌 Regulations and Global Trends
Capital is leaving the South Korean crypto market (around $110 billion), which could impact liquidity and sentiment globally.

New rules are being introduced in the UK for disclosing cryptocurrency investments for tax purposes, increasing regulatory reporting requirements.

📌 Macro Environment
Weakness of the dollar at the start of the year boosts interest in crypto assets as an alternative.

International stock markets showed mixed dynamics, but cryptocurrencies gained slightly on investor optimism.

🧩 Summary (as of 01/02/2026)

✅ The market started 2026 confidently, with growth in BTC and ETH.
⚠️ Volatility remains, and critical price levels will determine the direction of movement.
📊 Options and derivatives may amplify movement in the coming days.
🌍 Global regulations and macroeconomics continue to play an important role.
BTC1,55%
ETH3,35%
ADA9,81%
BNB1,47%
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