Cardano's ADA pops 7%, bitcoin, ether show steady gains as traders enter 2026

Bitcoin and major tokens started 2026 on firmer footing in Asian morning hours Friday, with cardano’s ADA leading gains among large caps as traders returned from the holiday break and risk appetite improved across markets. Bitcoin rose about 1% to trade near $88,700, while ether added roughly 1% to hover around $3,010, continuing a steady recovery from late December lows. ADA climbed 7%, outpacing moves in the broader market, while solana, XRP and BNB also traded higher. Such price action suggested sele ...