Crypto Sentiment Starts 2026 'Very Positive'
Santiment analysis indicates a 'very positive' start to 2026 for crypto sentiment, but cautions that sustained growth depends on retail investor caution.Summary
According to a Santiment analyst, crypto market sentiment on social media is beginning 2026 with a strong, positive trend. Brian Quinlivan noted that this positive sentiment, while currently potentially attributable to a return from the holidays, could become a concern if it escalates into widespread FOMO (fear of missing out), particularly if Bitcoin (BTC) rapidly approaches $92,000. He emphasized the need for retail investors to remain cautious, pessimistic, and impatient to avoid a market correction. Despite a 'Fear' score of 29 on the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, historical data shows January is typically a strong month for both Bitcoin and Ether (ETH), with average gains since 2013 of 3.75% for BTC and 19.07% for ETH.
(Source：Cointelegraph)