Crypto Enters 2026 With New Momentum And A Very Different Mood
The crypto market has entered 2026 with a noticeably different energy. After a volatile end to last year, January has brought renewed confidence, firmer prices and a sense that digital assets are settling into a more mature phase.
Bitcoin surged past $108,000 in mid-January, briefly touching $108,268 before consolidating around $103,000–$105,000. That move has reset sentiment, especially among South African investors and platforms who say the tone has shifted from caution to renewed conviction. This time, the excitement is not being driven by meme coins or retail hype. It is being shaped by institutions, regulation and infrastructure that finally looks built to last.
Bitcoin’s Rally Signals A Reset
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