Crypto markets saw another volatile week as investors reacted to fresh U.S. developments and ongoing political uncertainty. Bitcoin started the weekend flat near $90,500 before showing signs of recovery late Sunday. After multiple failed attempts, BTC finally broke above $92,000 on Tuesday and continued climbing, peaking near $98,000 on Wednesday—its highest level in about two months.
The rally was followed by a sharp pullback. After gaining roughly $10,000 since the start of 2026, Bitcoin faced resistance near $97,000 and slid to below $94,500 in the past day. The move came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Kevin Hassett would likely remain head of the National Economic Council rather than take over as Fed Chair. Despite the correction, BTC remains up more than 3.5% on the week, with a market cap near $1.9 trillion.
Bitcoin’s gains were overshadowed by Monero (XMR), which surged more than 50% and is trading near a new all-time high above $700. ICP and PUMP also posted double-digit gains, while ETH, BNB, and TRX ended the week higher. On the downside, ZEC, SUI, LTC, and HBAR recorded notable losses.
Market Snapshot
• Market Cap: $3.28T
• 24H Volume: $118B
• BTC Dominance: 57.5%
• BTC: $94,500 (+3.6%)
• ETH: $3,260 (+4.8%)
• XRP: $2.03 (-4.2%)
Top Crypto Headlines of the Week
• Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index entered “greed” territory for the first time in three months before markets pulled back.
• Arthur Hayes predicted a liquidity-driven Bitcoin rebound in 2026 after a difficult 2025.
• Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine invested $200M into MrBeast’s Beast Industries.
• The Senate Banking Committee delayed the crypto market structure bill, weighing on prices.
• Ethereum set a new record with 393,600 new wallets created in a single day.
• Monero hit fresh highs, though analysts cautioned against FOMO-driven entries.
