Bitcoin briefly touched $95,000, its highest since mid-November, before slipping back to $93,500 as altcoins outpaced the flagship crypto.
> At a Glance
> – Bitcoin peaked at $95,000 Tuesday before retreating to $93,500
> – RENDER surged 18% and SUI gained 16% among top-100 altcoins
> – XRP led large-caps with a 10% jump to $2.40
> – Why it matters: Crypto’s total market cap added $50B, nearing $3.3T, while Bitcoin’s dominance slipped to 56.8%
Bitcoin’s new-year climb from $88,000 to almost $95,000 stalled, letting altcoins steal the spotlight.
Bitcoin’s Push and Pause
The primary crypto started 2026 at $88,000 and steadily advanced through the first business day, reclaiming $90,000 and then $92,000 on Monday. Tuesday’s early push to $95,000 marked a multi-week high before sellers forced a retreat below $93,000.
Its market capitalization now reads $1.865 trillion on CoinGecko, yet its share of the total crypto market has fallen to 56.8%.
Altcoin Spotlight
While most large-cap tokens post modest gains, several are outpacing Bitcoin:
- XRP jumped nearly 10%, hitting $2.40 before settling at $2.35
- ADA, XLM, and SHIB show stronger daily advances
- BCH is one of the few top-100 coins trading lower
Mid-cap leaders are posting double-digit surges:
| Token | 24 h Gain |
|---|---|
| RENDER | 18% |
| SUI | 16% |
| HASH | 13.5% |
The combined crypto market cap rose $50 billion, approaching $3.3 trillion.
Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin’s brief $95,000 test highlights renewed bullish momentum
- Altcoin outperformance shrank Bitcoin’s dominance to 56.8%
- RENDER and SUI led the top-100 with the largest daily gains
With Bitcoin consolidating below $95,000, traders are now watching whether altcoins can extend their breakout run.
