Crypto Market Capitalization Tops $3 Trillion as Bitcoin Reaches New Heights
Crypto markets extended their early 2026 rebound, pushing total market capitalization above $3 trillion. Bitcoin led the charge, climbing above $91,000 on January 4.
Ethereum rose roughly 1% to near $3,150 while Solana gained about 1.6%. The rally marked a reversal from late 2025 when crypto prices typically sold off during US trading hours.
XRP surged above $2, flipping BNB to become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Dogecoin jumped 6.64% while other major tokens posted gains between 0.7% and 1%.