Crypto Market Outlook: Early 2026 at a Critical Crossroads
The opening phase of 2026 reflects a powerful convergence of three forces: a technical breakdown, tightening liquidity, and a sharp deterioration in market sentiment. Together, these factors are driving short-term weakness and pushing the crypto market toward decisive defensive zones that will shape the next major move.
For Bitcoin, the $86,000–$86,500 range has evolved from a normal support area into a true make-or-break level. Similarly, Ethereum faces its own critical boundary at $2,880–$2,900. A confirmed daily close below these le
The opening phase of 2026 reflects a powerful convergence of three forces: a technical breakdown, tightening liquidity, and a sharp deterioration in market sentiment. Together, these factors are driving short-term weakness and pushing the crypto market toward decisive defensive zones that will shape the next major move.
For Bitcoin, the $86,000–$86,500 range has evolved from a normal support area into a true make-or-break level. Similarly, Ethereum faces its own critical boundary at $2,880–$2,900. A confirmed daily close below these le







