[Morning Market Brief] Cryptocurrency market shows an upward trend... Bitcoin $89,923, Ethereum $3,123

ETH-0,58%
BTC-0,13%
XRP-0,98%
BNB-0,79%

The cryptocurrency market shows an overall upward trend. According to TokenPost market data, as of 5:00 AM on January 3, 2026, Bitcoin has increased by 1.91% compared to the previous day, with a trading price of $89,923 (approximately 129.87 million KRW). Ethereum has risen by 4.43% from the previous day, trading at $3,123 (approximately 4.51 million KRW).

Cryptocurrency Market Data / TokenPost Market

Mainstream Altcoin Price Movements

Mainstream altcoins generally show an upward trend.

XRP +6.46%▲

BNB +2.39%▲

Solana +4.85%▲

Dogecoin +10.96%▲

Cardano +8.91%▲

Tron +0.62%▲

Market Size and Trading Volume Trends

The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has reached $3.0645 trillion (approximately 4,426 trillion KRW). The trading volume over the past 24 hours is $1.141 trillion (approximately 1,647 trillion KRW).

Bitcoin and Ethereum Market Share Changes

Bitcoin’s market share is 58.58%, down 0.34% from the previous day. Ethereum’s share is 12.30%, up 0.23% from the previous day. This is interpreted as reflecting the recent strong performance of Ethereum and major altcoins.

DeFi and Stablecoin Market Trends

The DeFi market shows a slight increase.

DeFi Market Cap: $74.034 billion

DeFi Trading Volume (24 hours): $13.843 billion

24-hour Change Rate: +29.38%▲

The stablecoin market trading volume has also increased, enhancing market stability.

Stablecoin Market Cap: $286.319 billion (approximately 413 trillion KRW)

Stablecoin Trading Volume (24 hours): $112.601 billion (approximately 163 trillion KRW)

24-hour Change Rate: +80.02%▲

Derivatives Market (Futures and Options) Trading Volume Changes

The cryptocurrency derivatives market also reflects increased liquidity.

Derivatives Trading Volume (24 hours): $1.1987 trillion (approximately 1,731 trillion KRW)

Change Rate from Previous Day: +111.58%▲

Article Summary by TokenPost.ai

🔎 Market Interpretation

: Major cryptocurrencies show a rise within 1~10%, with analysis suggesting that the overall buying sentiment is spreading across assets. Notably, altcoins like DOGE and ADA are performing strongly.

💡 Strategy Highlights

: Short-term upward momentum is effective, but caution is needed regarding potential corrections after rapid increases. Diversified investments and confirmation of key technical indicators are recommended.

📘 Terminology Explanation

  • DeFi (Decentralized Finance): A system that provides financial services based on blockchain without centralized financial institutions.

  • Stablecoins: Cryptocurrencies pegged 1:1 to fiat currencies to maintain price stability.

TokenPost AI Notes

This article summary is generated using a language model based on TokenPost.ai. The main content of the article may be omitted or may differ from actual facts.

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