A compilation of the hottest Crypto news over the three-day New Year's holiday: Get the market focus in 1 minute | 1/4
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Bitcoin and Ethereum show strong rebounds in early 2026, with XRP leading gains due to regulatory optimism. Institutional buying and bullish predictions for Bitcoin up to $250,000 highlight market focus, amid U.S. government holdings and geopolitical actions.
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- #BTC opened at around $87,500 on January 1st and then stabilized around $90,000, marking a strong rebound at the start of 2026.
- #ETH started at around $2,970 on January 1st and stabilized above $3,100 on January 3rd, outperforming the broader market. There are signs of institutional buying in the market.
- #XRP led the gains in three days, breaking through $2 and briefly overtaking BNB to become the third largest cryptocurrency, thanks to expectations of favorable regulation.
- #ENA, #ADA, and #SUI have risen by more than 10% in 24 hours, with the rotation of established altcoins and meme coins continuing.
- Analysts are generally bullish on Bitcoin in 2026, with multiple institutions predicting it will rise to $150,000 or even higher to $250,000. Overall, analysts are bullish.
- According to the latest news, the US government currently holds approximately $30.7 billion worth of cryptocurrencies, of which BTC accounts for 97%.
- The US military's surprise attack on Venezuela, officially ostensibly to combat drug trafficking, was widely interpreted as an attempt to consolidate the petrodollar system and demonstrate the dollar's hegemony.
With such a strong start to 2026, how will things unfold from here?