Crypto Price News Jan. 5: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, BNB, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, BCH
Bitcoin and several major altcoins extended their recovery over the weekend, suggesting improving investor sentiment and sustained buying interest from bulls as 2026 begins.A key shift in market psychology has been Bitcoin’s resilience following recent geopolitical developments. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index flipped to neutral on Sunday, marking its first such reading since October and signaling that panic selling has eased after months of fear-driven trading.Another supportive seasonal factor is Bitcoin’s historical January performance. Since 2020, Bitcoin has recorded only one negative January close. Over a longer horizon, data from CoinGlass shows Bitcoin has averaged 3.92% gains in January since 2013, raising the probability that early-year strength could persist if historical patterns repeat.Institutional demand has also shown early signs of recovery. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $471.3 million in inflows on Friday, the largest single-day inflow since Nov. 11, according to Farside Investors data.The key question now is whether Bitcoin and major altcoins can sustain gains above overhead resistance levels. Below is a chart-by-chart technical outlook for major macro and crypto assets. S&P 500 Index (SPX) Price PredictionThe S&P 500 Index turned down from 6,945 on Dec. 26 but is finding support at its key moving averages, suggesting that bulls continue to view dips as buying opportunities.If buyers manage to push the index above 6,945, upside momentum could carry SPX toward the psychological 7,000 level, followed by the measured target near 7,290.On the downside, the 50-day simple moving average (around 6,809) remains critical support. A daily close below that level could pull the index toward 6,720, indicating continued consolidation. For now, SPX appears range-bound between 6,550 and 6,945.U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) Price PredictionThe U.S. Dollar Index rebounded above the 20-day EMA (98.46), but selling pressure emerged near the 50-day SMA (99.08), as shown by the long upper wick on recent candles.If bears manage to push DXY below 98.03, the index may remain locked in its broader consolidation range between 96.21 and 100.54.Conversely, a sustained close above the 50-day SMA would signal renewed strength, opening the door for a retest of 100.54. A breakout above that level could start a new uptrend toward 104.87.Bitcoin (BTC) Price PredictionBitcoin continued its recovery after closing above the 50-day SMA (~$89,200) on Friday and advancing toward overhead resistance near $94,600.The moving averages are close to completing a bullish crossover, while the RSI remains in positive territory — both signals favor buyers. A decisive breakout above $94,600 could accelerate momentum toward the $100,000 psychological level, followed by the next resistance near $107,500.However, if Bitcoin turns sharply lower from resistance and falls back below the moving averages, the BTC/USDT pair may remain range-bound between $84,000 and $94,600 for a longer period.Ether (ETH) Price PredictionEther has climbed back to the resistance line of its symmetrical triangle pattern, reflecting strong buying interest at lower levels.The moving averages have completed a bullish crossover, and the RSI has pushed above 63, signaling a clear advantage for bulls. A daily close above triangle resistance would clear the path toward $3,659, with $4,000 acting as the next major psychological target.On pullbacks, buyers are expected to defend the moving averages and the lower trendline. A breakdown below triangle support would signal that the broader downtrend has resumed.XRP Price PredictionXRP has reclaimed its moving averages, indicating a shift in short-term control back to bulls.The next key test lies at the downtrend line of the descending channel, which is likely to act as strong resistance. If XRP fails there, the pair may continue trading within the channel.A confirmed breakout above the downtrend line would signal a trend change and could propel XRP toward $3.00. Bears would need to force a move below $1.61 to regain control.BNB Price PredictionBNB continued higher after breaking above its moving averages, advancing toward resistance at $928.A close above $928 would complete a bullish ascending triangle pattern, opening the door to a rally toward the measured target near $1,066.This bullish outlook would weaken if BNB turns down from resistance and drops below the moving averages, potentially trapping price in a $790–$928 range.Solana (SOL) Price PredictionSolana closed above its moving averages, suggesting that selling pressure is easing.The 20-day EMA (~$128) has started to slope upward, and the RSI has moved into positive territory. The recovery may extend toward $147, where sellers are expected to defend aggressively.If SOL pulls back from resistance but finds support at the 20-day EMA, it would indicate bullish sentiment and increase the likelihood of a breakout toward $172.Dogecoin (DOGE) Price PredictionDogecoin surged above its moving averages, signaling rejection of lower levels near $0.13.The rising 20-day EMA (~$0.13) and positive RSI favor buyers. Minor resistance sits near $0.16, but a breakout could carry DOGE toward $0.19.If price slips, support is expected at the 20-day EMA and then $0.13. Bears would need to push DOGE below $0.11 to reassert downside control.Cardano (ADA) Price PredictionCardano has climbed above the 50-day SMA (~$0.40), reflecting sustained buying interest.Bulls will attempt to push ADA toward the $0.50 breakdown level, where sellers are likely to defend aggressively. A pullback that holds above the 20-day EMA (~$0.38) would reinforce bullish sentiment and improve the odds of a breakout.If ADA instead turns lower and breaks below $0.37, bears may attempt to retest the critical $0.33 support zone.Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Price PredictionBitcoin Cash broke above resistance near $651, signaling a potential resumption of its uptrend.Bears attempted to push BCH back below $631, but buyers held firm, suggesting an effort to flip resistance into support. If successful, BCH could rally toward $720, where strong selling pressure is expected.For bears, time is critical. A decisive move below the 20-day EMA (~$605) would weaken bullish momentum and shift the near-term outlook.Market OutlookOverall, technical structures across Bitcoin and several major altcoins suggest improving momentum, but confirmation depends on sustained closes above resistance. With sentiment stabilizing and institutional flows showing early strength, traders will be watching whether these moves evolve into a broader trend — or stall into consolidation, according to Cointelegraph.
