BTC hits 126,000 high and pulls back to 80,000; institutional holdings reach new highs. The key to the 2026 market lies in these two points.

GasFeeLady · 2025-12-19T00:00:12+00:00

The 2026 cryptocurrency market is grand and turbulent, with Bitcoin firmly holding the favor of institutions, trading around $80,000. Ethereum and Ripple also experience fluctuations. Future trends depend on macro liquidity and institutional capital inflows. Bitcoin demonstrates resilience and is worth watching.

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2025-12-19 00:00:12

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【Crypto World】Time has entered 2026, looking back at the past year in the crypto market, it has truly been tumultuous.

Bitcoin has firmly secured its position as the darling of institutions. It reached a historic high of over $126,000 last year, with MicroStrategy accumulating over 660,000 BTC, and El Salvador holding more than 7,000 BTC. Currently, the price is fluctuating around $80,000, and a pullback is a normal correction.

On the Ethereum side, network upgrades and positive ETF news supported the rally, pushing the price close to $5,000 (about $4,955). However, the recent upward momentum has slowed down a bit. The situation with Ripple(XRP) is also interesting — regulatory clarity has improved, but after peaking at $3.60, it has been digesting the previous gains.

In short, the direction in 2026 will depend on two key factors: first, whether macro liquidity will continue to be loose; second, whether institutional funds are willing to keep entering the market. Structurally, Bitcoin has shown the strongest resilience, and this trend is worth watching.

BTC1,81%

ETH1,27%

XRP4,17%

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