Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (January 5) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.
Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.
Bitcoin and Ether price update
Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$92,433.95, up by 2.8 percent over 24 hours.
Bitcoin price performance, January 6, 2025.
Chart via TradingView
Ether (ETH) was priced at US$3,162.11, up by 1.8 percent over the last 24 hours.
Altcoin price update
XRP (XRP) was priced at US$2.14, up by 3.6 percent over 24 hours.
Solana (SOL) was trading at US$135.22, up by 0.9 percent over 24 hours.
Today’s crypto news to know
Bitcoin reclaims US$92,000 in early 2026 momentum
Bitcoin climbed above US$92,000 on Monday (January 5), signaling a potential shift in near-term momentum after a bruising finish to 2025.
Research firm 10X said the move reflects a return to more normalized trading volumes and early signs of renewed institutional positioning at the start of the year.
The firm noted that Bitcoin is holding above key moving averages, with the 21-day line emerging as a critical support level for maintaining upside bias. It added that the shift suggests growing expectations for a push toward the US$100,000 level.
The rebound follows three consecutive monthly declines—an historically rare pattern that has often preceded January recoveries.
Crypto investment products pull in US$47.2 billion in 2025
Global crypto exchange-traded products attracted US$47.2 billion in net inflows in 2025, falling just short of the prior year’s record despite a noticeable slowdown in Bitcoin demand, according to CoinShares.
Bitcoin-focused products added US$26.9 billion, a sharp drop from 2024 levels, as price weakness dampened inflows and modest interest emerged in short-bitcoin vehicles. The cooling in Bitcoin was offset by a surge into select altcoins, led by Ethereum products, which posted US$12.7 billion in inflows.
Meanwhile, XRP and Solana funds followed closely as each recorded multibillion-dollar inflows and triple-digit percentage growth year over year.
Japan signals crypto integration across traditional markets
Japan’s finance minister has signaled stronger government backing for integrating digital assets into the country’s stock and commodity exchanges.
Speaking at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Satsuki Katayama emphasized the role of exchanges in expanding public access to blockchain-based assets and modern investment tools.
She pointed to the US experience with crypto-linked ETFs as a reference point, even as Japan currently lacks domestically listed crypto ETFs.
Katayama described 2026 as a “digital year,” pledging policy support for exchanges adopting advanced trading technologies.
The remarks build on regulatory reforms already underway, including discussions on allowing banks to hold crypto assets and the approval of Japan’s first yen-pegged stablecoin.
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