The cryptocurrency market experienced a powerful rally on Tuesday, January 14, 2026, adding over $110 billion to its total capitalization, which climbed to approximately $3.33 trillion. The surge was led by Bitcoin, which broke through key resistance levels to tap $96,500—its highest price in two months—before stabilizing around $95,000. Bitcoin's market cap now stands just under $1.9 trillion, with its dominance over altcoins holding steady at 56.9%.
The rally was catalyzed by a combination of favorable macroeconomic data and political commentary. Softer-than-expected U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures renewed investor appetite for risk assets. This was followed by a speech from U.S. President Donald Trump, which triggered significant market headlines and provided additional momentum for Bitcoin's sharp ascent of roughly $4,000 in just a few hours.
Major altcoins followed Bitcoin's lead in a broad-based advance. Ethereum (ETH) surged over 6%, reclaiming the $3,300 level. Cardano (ADA) skyrocketed by more than 8% to $0.42, while Stellar (XLM) posted a 9% gain to $0.24. Other notable performers included Solana (SOL), BNB, XRP, Chainlink (LINK), and Dogecoin (DOGE), all posting solid gains. Even more explosive rallies were seen in tokens like Internet Computer (ICP), Pepe (PEPE), and Arbitrum (ARB), which saw double-digit percentage increases.
Despite the strong momentum, market signals suggest a degree of caution. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has moved into the low 50s, indicating neutral-to-positive sentiment rather than euphoria. Meanwhile, the average relative strength index (RSI) for cryptocurrencies has entered overbought territory, hinting at the potential for near-term pullbacks. Furthermore, the altcoin season index remains below 30, signaling that capital is still predominantly concentrated in Bitcoin and other large-cap assets rather than rotating aggressively into smaller altcoins.
