2026 Year Cryptocurrency Market Starts with Sharp Volatility.

BTC quickly retreated below $90,000 after reaching $93,000, but on-chain and capital indicators did not weaken simultaneously.

ETF Capital Flows Show a Clear Turning Point:
BTC ETF daily net inflow approximately $471 million
ETH ETF net inflow approximately $174.5 million
After last week's capital outflows, institutional funds are re-entering risk asset allocations.

Current Market Data Overview:
Total Cryptocurrency Market Cap: $3.25 trillion
24-hour Trading Volume: $112 billion
Fear and Greed Index: 26 (Fear zone)

From a fundamental perspective, ETH’s on-chain activity and application layer demand continue to grow, but its valuation still lags significantly behind its network usage and cash flow potential. If macroeconomic conditions and capital structure remain stable, it is not an aggressive assumption that ETH could approach the $7,000 valuation range within the year.

Meanwhile, XRP has recently risen about 25%, significantly outperforming mainstream large-cap assets in the short term, indicating some funds are rotating into high-beta and narrative assets.

It is worth noting that the current price correction mainly reflects deleveraging and sentiment clearing, rather than systemic capital withdrawal. ETF inflows and institutional allocation rhythms suggest some long-term funds are gradually building positions within low-volatility ranges.

In this environment, the key to strategy is not simply chasing gains or panic selling, but distinguishing between short-term volatility and medium- to long-term trends.

Are you more inclined to continue holding within the current range or to implement phased risk management?

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