Cardano Surges 7% as Bitcoin and Ether Rise into 2026

Bitcoin and major tokens opened 2026 on firmer footing in Asian morning trading, with cardano’s ADA leading large-cap gains as traders returned from the holiday break. Bitcoin rose about 1% to trade near $88,700, while ether added roughly 1% to hover around $3,010. ADA climbed 7%, outpacing the broader market; solana, XRP and BNB also traded higher.

Analysts at crypto payments firm B2BINPAY said flows still favor liquid majors as investors begin the year in capital-preservation mode, noting the Altseason Index near 16 signals bitcoin dominance and limited market-wide participation. B2BINPAY added that inflows into a handful of large caps look like targeted exposure rather than the start of a broad altcoin season.

The modest crypto rebound came alongside a global risk-on move: Asian equities rose 0.8%, led by technology shares, and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.6% as traders leaned into the AI and chip complex. Precious metals also advanced, with spot gold rising toward $4,350 an ounce and silver gaining more than 1% as markets positioned for potential U.S.

rate cuts and dollar weakness in 2026. Still, strategists warned of near-term pressure from portfolio rebalancing. TD Securities strategist Daniel Ghali said he expects about 13% of aggregate open interest in Comex silver to be sold over the coming two weeks, which could trigger a sharp repricing lower.

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