Market Overview - The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn at the start of 2026, with Bitcoin dropping from $89,000 to around $87,000, resulting in approximately 164,000 liquidations [1] - As of January 2, Bitcoin rebounded to $88,600, showing a 1% increase within 24 hours, which also positively affected other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, SOL, and XRP [1] - However, trading volumes for Bitcoin and Ethereum saw a drastic decline, with Bitcoin's trading volume down by 48.84% to $28.77 billion and Ethereum's down by 56.62% to $17.59 billion [2] Price Performance - Bitcoin's price fell nearly 30% from its peak, marking a significant decline since reaching approximately $126,000 in early October 2025 [4] - December 2025 was particularly challenging for Bitcoin, which recorded a 22% drop, the worst monthly performance since December 2018, while Ethereum fell by 28.07% in the fourth quarter of 2025 [4] Market Sentiment - Analysts predict a challenging period ahead for Bitcoin, with Cantor's analysts forecasting a potential price drop in the coming year, revising the 2026 price target from $300,000 to $150,000 [9] - Despite some optimism about Bitcoin reaching new highs, analysts like Nic Puckrin suggest that any new peak will not significantly exceed the previous high of $126,000, indicating a possible bear market following any new highs [9]
加密货币深夜巨震，超10万人爆仓，比特币2个月重挫近30%
21世纪经济报道·2026-01-01 23:48