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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing an upward trend today, with the overall market capitalisation growing by 1.1% to reach $3.37 trillion. As of this moment, 60 out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies have recorded gains within the last 24 hours. Additionally, the total trading volume for cryptocurrencies is currently at $166 billion.
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Crypto Winners & Losers
As of Thursday morning (UTC), eight of the top 10 coins by market capitalisation have experienced price increases over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin (BTC) has risen by 2.2% since this same time yesterday, currently trading at $97,053, marking the highest gain in the category today.
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Ethereum (ETH) has surged by 1.1%, now trading at $3,367, making it the second-best performer in this category.
The smallest increase was recorded by Solana (SOL), which saw a rise of only 0.1%, currently valued at $145.
Conversely, Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP (XRP) have both experienced declines over the past day. DOGE has dropped 2.4% to $0.1447, while XRP has decreased by 1.6% to $2.11.
Among the top 100 coins by market cap, 60 have made gains today, in contrast to 95 yesterday. Two of these coins reported double-digit increases.
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) has emerged as the top performer in this category with a rise of 20.5%, currently trading at $0.02652.
Following closely is Internet Computer (ICP), which has appreciated by 11.2% and is now priced at $4.21.
While two additional coins have risen by approximately 6%-7% each, the remainder have seen increases of 2% or less per coin.
On the downside, Canton (CC) has experienced the largest decline in the same timeframe, falling 8.3% to $0.1301.
Next is Pepe (PEPE), which recorded an 8.1% drop to $0.000006108.
Meanwhile, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes stated that Bitcoin could rise to new all-time highs by 2026.
He asserted that Bitcoin faced challenges in 2025 due to liquidity issues, while both gold and the Nasdaq continued to rise. “Dollar liquidity must expand” for BTC to outperform, Hayes added.
Source: cryptohayes.substack.com
BTC Returns to Financial Spotlight
Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com, remarked that Bitcoin exhibited a significant bullish movement, reaching the $97,800 range, its highest point in almost two months.
“The rally has restored positive sentiment among market participants at a time when risk assets are showing mixed performance, and investors are evaluating opportunities with increased caution,” he noted. “The cryptocurrency has once again captured the financial spotlight, solidifying its role as a measure of appetite for innovation and alternative hedging.”
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The primary driver, according to the analyst, was a purchase of 13,600 BTC by Strategy, marking its largest acquisition since July 2025. This action further established the company as the preeminent corporate BTC holder. “Beyond the volume, the implicit message to the market was unmistakable: institutional conviction in the asset remains strong,” Di Giacomo stated.
“However, the rally was not accompanied by uniform enthusiasm across all market segments. Despite the strength in prices, indications have emerged that retail demand, especially in the United States, remains relatively weak. This divergence suggests that the current movement is more influenced by technical and institutional factors than by emotional or speculative excitement among the broader public.”
The analyst observed that institutional decision-making is increasingly dominating the market. Price movements are less driven by mass speculative impulses and more by medium- and long-term capital allocation strategies.
“If this balance continues, Bitcoin could remain robust even during consolidation phases, provided institutional flows continue to support the asset. However, to further accelerate the bullish cycle, many analysts believe a more significant return of retail participation will be essential, as it has historically fueled the most explosive rallies.”
In conclusion, he asserts that BTC’s recent progress reflects a market increasingly underpinned by institutional capital, with substantial corporate purchases and ETF inflows establishing the trend. While retail demand still seems subdued, the current framework suggests a more stable and less speculative foundation compared to previous cycles. If this institutional support endures and is eventually complemented by renewed interest from the wider public, the cryptocurrency’s outlook could remain positive in the upcoming months.
Key Levels & Upcoming Events
As of Thursday morning, BTC is priced at $97,053. It began the day with an intraday low of $94,736. Shortly after, it surged to $97,704 and has been trading at a similar level since, with a few minor dips.
Over the past week, BTC has gained 7.7%. During this period, it has traded within the $89,799-$97,538 range.
If BTC can maintain the $95,700–$95,200 demand zone, the bullish structure will remain secure. Furthermore, exceeding $98,800 could lead to the coin reaching the psychologically significant milestone of $100,000.
Moreover, Ethereum is currently trading at $3,367. Its trading day has been more volatile than that of BTC.
After a drop to a daily low of $3,281, it skyrocketed to a high of $3,386, only to experience another dip back to the $3,280 level. It has since recovered.
In the past week, ETH has increased by 8.4%, outpacing BTC. It has been trading within the $3,068-$3,379 range.
The price appears to be steadily approaching $3,400. Maintaining this level could lead to a revisit of the $3,500 mark on the way to reclaiming the $4,000 threshold.
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Additionally, the sentiment in the crypto market continues to rise, moving further into the neutral territory and away from the fear zone.
The crypto fear and greed index stands at 54 this morning, up from 52 yesterday. Though it’s a minor increase, it’s significant considering the metric had lingered near fear territory for several days and has now shifted towards the green zone.
Optimism and hope have been on the rise among market participants since the beginning of the year, following a notable increase in market prices. Nevertheless, analysts caution that we are in a consolidation phase, so prudence is still warranted.
ETFs Maintain Positive Momentum
On Wednesday, US BTC spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their third consecutive day of positive inflows, accumulating a total of $843.62 million, marking the highest level since early October. This is the second day in a row that they have reached October levels. Consequently, the total net inflow has risen to $58.12 billion.
Notably, eight out of the twelve ETFs reported inflows, with none experiencing outflows again. BlackRock secured the top position with $648.39 million in inflows.
Fidelity follows closely, having attracted $125.39 million on the same day.
Furthermore, US ETH ETFs also saw inflows, totaling $175 million on January 14. This is a level briefly reached in December and again in October. With this latest addition, the total net inflow has increased to $12.74 billion.
Six out of the nine funds recorded inflows, one more than yesterday, and none experienced outflows again. The highest inflow among these is BlackRock’s total of $81.6 million.
Grayscale follows closely with inflows of $75.82 million total recorded on the same day.
Meanwhile, Vlad Tenev, head of Robinhood, called out US lawmakers for the unavailability of staking in four states. Staking is among the most requested features by the platform’s users, he stated, but it remains inaccessible in these states “due to the current gridlock.”
“Stock Tokens are available to our customers in the EU, but not in our domestic market,” Tenev mentioned. “We support Congress’s efforts to advance the market structure bill,” he added. “However, we are available to assist the US Senate Banking Committee GOP and the Senate Banking and Housing Democrats in getting it over the finish line.”
Staking is one of the most sought-after features on @RobinhoodApp, yet it remains unavailable to customers in four U.S. states due to the current gridlock. Stock Tokens are accessible to our customers in the EU, but not in our home market.
It’s time for the US to lead on crypto…— Vlad Tenev (@vladtenev) January 15, 2026
Quick FAQ
- Did crypto move with stocks today?
The cryptocurrency market saw a slight increase over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the US stock market closed another session lower on Wednesday. By the end of trading on January 14, the S&P 500 was down 0.53%, the Nasdaq-100 fell by 1.07%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.086%. Investors are still processing fresh economic data and bank earnings reports.
- Is this rally sustainable?
The increase observed today is not substantial compared to yesterday, for instance. It’s a minor uptick that could either continue to rise or dip. A decline would not be unexpected during the current consolidation phase, with prices fluctuating within a relatively tight range.
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