The first day of 2026 opens under the sign of stability for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $87,520.18, while Ethereum (ETH) follows at $2,966.77. No daily or weekly variation is recorded, reflecting a typical transition period after the year-end holidays. Trading volumes are low, with institutional and retail investors appearing to wait for clearer catalysts to position themselves.
From a technical standpoint, BTC is trading in a narrow range, without breaking through any major resistance. The $88,000 level is a psychological threshold to watch, while support at $85,000 remains solid. ETH, meanwhile, struggles to exceed $3,000, a key milestone that could determine the short-term trend. Momentum indicators, like the RSI, are neutral, suggesting an absence of strong directional pressure.
On the macroeconomic front, uncertainty persists around central bank monetary policies, particularly the Federal Reserve, which could maintain high rates to combat inflation. This limits appetite for risk assets, including crypto. However, growing adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the US provides structural support.
Outlook: In the short term, the market could remain sideways until economic data or regulatory announcements break the equilibrium. Prudent investors will watch resistance levels to anticipate a potential bullish recovery.
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