Crypto Markets Soar to Record Highs with Bitcoin Topping $91,000

The crypto market has made significant strides in early 2026 as Bitcoin reclaimed the $91,000 level on January 4. This milestone marked a reversal from late 2025 when prices typically declined during US trading hours.

Crypto markets have been experiencing broad gains as risk appetite returns to the space. Ethereum rose approximately 1% to near $3,150 while Solana gained about 1.6%. Bitcoin traded around $91,300 in Asian morning hours, up about 1.4% daily and more than 4% over seven days.

The rally pushed total crypto market capitalization above $3 trillion. Trading volume nearly doubled as market capitalization surpassed the $3 trillion mark according to market data providers.