Cryptocurrencies are enjoying a strong surge as worldwide markets embrace the new year. Even with Bitcoin hitting an all-time high, 2025 turned out to be a challenging year for cryptocurrencies. With a resurgence of hope regarding possible easing actions from the Federal Reserve and encouraging regulatory backing for crypto-friendly initiatives, the mood in the market is shifting towards a favorable perspective for cryptocurrencies in 2026. The overall crypto market capitalization experienced a significant increase of 2.1 percent overnight, now totaling $3.03 trillion. In the most recent market update, 75 out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies are showing overnight gains of over one percent, whereas 6 of the top 100 cryptocurrencies are encountering overnight losses of more than one percent. The trading volume experienced a decline of 10 percent, now resting at $74 billion. The Made in America category of cryptocurrencies saw a notable increase of 3.2 percent in market capitalization overnight, hitting $395 billion, representing 13 percent of the overall crypto market. The market capitalization of stablecoins, recognized for their consistent value, experienced a modest rise of 0.15 percent, reaching $316 billion, representing 10.4 percent of the overall cryptocurrency market. The market capitalization of the Decentralized Finance sector increased by 2.5 percent, reaching $265 billion, representing 8.7 percent of the overall cryptocurrency market.
The market capitalization of privacy cryptocurrencies experienced a modest rise of 0.13 percent, reaching $67 billion, representing 2.2 percent of the overall crypto market. Meme category market capitalization jumped by 9.1 percent overnight, hitting $41 billion, reflecting a market share of 1.34 percent. The AI & Big Data category experienced a sudden rise of 6.7 percent, elevating the market capitalization to $18 billion, representing 0.6 percent of the overall crypto market. Bitcoin, which wrapped up the year at $87,508.83 on December 31, is now trading at $89,640.19, indicating year-to-date gains of 2.4 percent. The leading cryptocurrency is now trading around 29 percent below its peak of $126,198.07, achieved on October 7, 2025. Overnight gains are at 2.2 percent, and weekly gains are around 1 percent. In the ongoing battle between bulls and bears, Bitcoin fluctuated between 89,824.92 and 87,710.06. Farside Investors noted that Bitcoin Spot ETF products in the U.S. saw outflows amounting to $348 million on Wednesday. On the previous day, inflows amounted to $355 million. Market leader iShares Bitcoin Trust experienced significant outflows, totaling $99 million.
Ethereum, which was last traded at $2,967.04 on December 31, is currently trading at $3,057.74, indicating year-to-date gains of 3.1 percent. The notable alternative cryptocurrency is presently valued at 38 percent below its peak of $4,953.73, achieved on August 25, 2025. Ether has risen 2.7 percent and has seen a 3 percent gain over the week. In the past day, Ether moved between $3,064.71 and $2,973.97. On Wednesday, Ether Spot ETF products in the U.S. saw outflows amounting to $72 million, in contrast to the $68 million in inflows noted the day before. Currently sitting at the 4th rank, BNB experienced an overnight increase of 1.3 percent and a weekly rise of 3.7 percent. Last seen at $863.26 on December 31, the asset is now trading at $871.28, reflecting year-to-date gains of 0.9 percent. BNB is presently valued at a point that is 36 percent beneath its peak of $1,370.55, attained on October 13, 2025. 5th ranked XRP surged 2.5 percent overnight, now trading at $1.89, which is approximately 51 percent below its all-time high reached on January 4, 2018. The cryptocurrency’s latest trade was at $1.84 on December 31, reflecting year-to-date gains of 3.1 percent. Weekly gains exceed 1 percent.
Solana, currently holding the 7th position overall, experienced a surge of 3.4 percent overnight and 4.3 percent over the past week, now trading at $129.00. The final trading price noted was $124.48 on December 31, with year-to-date gains standing at approximately 3.6 percent. SOL is presently valued around 56 percent below its peak of $294.33, achieved on January 19, 2025. TRON, currently holding the 8th rank, saw a slight decline of 0.16 percent overnight, bringing its trading price to $0.2845. In the past week, increases have exceeded 2.2 percent. The trading price is currently 35 percent lower than the cryptocurrency’s peak of $0.4407, reached on December 4, 2024. TRON has seen a year-to-date increase of 0.09 percent. Dogecoin, currently sitting at the 9th rank, surged by 10.2 percent overnight and has seen a 5.5 percent increase over the past week, now trading at $0.1325. The notable meme coin that concluded trading on the last day of 2025 at $0.1173 is currently trading at $0.1325, indicating a rise of more than 13 percent thus far in 2026. DOGE is currently trading at an impressive 82 percent below its previous peak of $0.7376, which was reached on May 8, 2021. Cardano, currently holding the 10th rank, experienced a notable surge of 7.6 percent overnight, bringing its trading price to $0.3639. ADA is currently valued at an impressive 88 percent lower than its peak of $3.10, achieved on September 2, 2021. Beginning with a closing level of $0.3328 in 2025, ADA has climbed to $0.3639, showcasing year-to-date gains of 9.3 percent. 38th ranked Pepe surged overnight, skyrocketing by over 24 percent. 70th ranked Render and 95th ranked Aerodrome Finance experienced impressive gains of over 17 percent overnight. Canton, now in the 22nd position, recovered from previous losses, showing a decrease of 11.9 percent. MemeCore, currently in 41st place, saw a decrease of 5.8 percent.