Crypto starts 2026 STRONG! Venezuela Impacts on the market! Lighter TGE reactions!

The cryptocurrency market has demonstrated strong momentum at the start of 2026. According to Decrypt, the global crypto market capitalization has risen another 2%, climbing to $3.22 trillion. Major coins are all advancing, with market sentiment clearly shifting positive.

Major Coins Rally Across the Board

Bitcoin (BTC) is up 1%, reclaiming the $93,780 mark; Ethereum (ETH) has gained 2%, reaching $3,240; Solana (SOL) is the standout performer, surging 3% to $139. Ripple (XRP) led the majors, skyrocketing 12% to $2.37. Additionally, several tokens have posted double-digit gains:

• RENDER surged 18%
• SUI jumped 18%
• LIT soared 15%

Institutional Moves and Market Tests

Notably, Bank of America has officially announced the launch of its cryptocurrency referral service, indicating that traditional financial institutions' engagement with the crypto market has moved from the exploratory phase into substantive operations. However, the impact of Venezuelan policy on the market remains an unknown, and reactions to Token Generation Events (TGEs) have been relatively muted. Investors should continue to monitor geopolitical dynamics and assess cautiously.