The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (BTC) continued their climb over the last 24 hours. As the first Monday of 2026 begins, Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) noted a 20.5% rise, crossing the $1 mark.
In the news today:-
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- UK prosecutors moved to seize cryptocurrency and assets from Craig Costello, linked to a £1.6 million drug trafficking operation involving cocaine smuggling. Investigators traced Ethereum Classic holdings and banking activity allegedly funded through drug sales.
- PwC is expanding its involvement in cryptocurrency after years of caution, citing a more favorable US regulatory environment. The move follows the passage of the GENIUS stablecoin act and a broader pro-crypto shift among regulators, according to its US CEO.
The Crypto Market Is In Green
TOTAL added $77 billion over the past 24 hours, lifting the crypto market cap to $3.13 trillion. Broad-based strength continues to support upside momentum. The next key resistance stands at $3.16 trillion, a level that may test market conviction in the near term.
Meme coins are contributing fresh capital as Bitcoin holds above the $93,000 resistance. Sustained BTC strength is improving risk appetite across sectors. If this trend persists, TOTAL could break $3.16 trillion and extend gains toward the $3.21 trillion level.
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Macro risks remain a limiting factor. Any negative reaction from global financial markets could weigh on sentiment. Under such conditions, TOTAL may slip below the $3.09 trillion support, signaling a short-term pullback and slowing the broader market advance.
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Bitcoin Crosses $93,000
Bitcoin trades near $93,112 at the time of writing, remaining capped below the $93,471 resistance. This level has limited recent advances. A decisive break and confirmation as support are required for Bitcoin to maintain upward momentum and extend the ongoing rally.
The next objective for BTC is reclaiming $95,000, a key psychological threshold. Flipping this level into support would strengthen market confidence. Such confirmation could accelerate buying interest and position Bitcoin for a potential move toward the $100,000 milestone.
Profit-taking remains a near-term risk after recent gains. If selling pressure increases, Bitcoin could drop toward $91,511. A deeper decline to $90,000 would invalidate the bullish thesis and signal a pause in the current upward trend.
Virtuals Protocol Breaches The $1 Barrier
VIRTUAL price climbed 20.5% in the past 24 hours, trading near $1.05. The altcoin led daily gains as broader crypto markets turned bullish. Strong momentum and rising participation supported the advance, positioning VIRTUAL among the top-performing tokens during the latest risk-on session.
Reclaiming the $1.00 level is a constructive technical signal for VIRTUAL. This psychological support often boosts investor confidence. The Parabolic SAR confirms an active uptrend, suggesting momentum may persist. If buyers maintain control, price could extend gains toward the $1.14 resistance zone.
Downside risk remains if profit-taking accelerates. A failure to hold $1.00 could trigger a pullback. In that scenario, VIRTUAL may slide toward $0.87, erasing recent gains. Such a move would invalidate the bullish thesis and shift focus back to short-term support levels.
