Here is the summary of what is happening today, January 2, 2026:
📊 Price Movements (Top 5 + Highlights)
The general sentiment is cautious but with a slight green (bullish) tint after the New Year celebrations.
📰 Key News of the Week
Global Regulation: More than 40 countries have implemented new tax regulations for crypto at the beginning of 2026, aiming to provide more "legal security" but frightening some retail investors.
Scarcity Milestone: It is estimated that in March 2026, the 20 millionth Bitcoin will be mined, reinforcing the narrative of digital scarcity for the rest of the year.
Fed and Rates: Economists predict that the U.S. Federal Reserve could aggressively cut interest rates this quarter, which historically injects liquidity into the crypto market.
Ripple (XRP): It is preparing a massive update to its network to enable native loans, seeking to compete directly with traditional DeFi platforms.
💡 Opinions and Perspectives
Goodbye to 4-year cycles: Many analysts are abandoning the traditional theory of the cycle linked to halving. Now, there is talk of a "5-year macro cycle" driven by global liquidity and the adoption of pension funds.
Towards $100k? Although Bitcoin closed 2025 struggling to break into six digits, institutional consensus suggests that, with the new ETFs and the entry of sovereign funds, $150,000 - $220,000 could be the real target for the end of this 2026.
Note: Remember that this market is very volatile. What goes up 10% today may correct tomorrow. Never invest money that you need for your basic expenses.