Bitcoin Surges Above $90,000 as Crypto and AI Stocks Rally on January 2, 2026
On January 2, 2026, Bitcoin rose above $90,000 in U.S. trading, reaching $91,309.38 and gaining about 2.5% over 24 hours. Other major cryptocurrencies also advanced, with Ethereum at $3,134.34, Solana at $135.16, and XRP at $2.0881, each up roughly 4%.
The Nasdaq index gained approximately 0.6%, led by AI-related chipmakers including Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron, and Intel, which posted gains between 3% and 6%. Precious metals such as silver rose about 3%, while gold and copper were modestly higher.
Crypto-related stocks rallied significantly, with companies like Hut 8, CleanSpark, and TeraWulf increasing by around 10%. Cipher Mining and IREN followed with gains near 8%. Additionally, Strategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) rose more than 3%, Galaxy Digital (GLXY) climbed 7%, and Circle Financial (CRCL) advanced 4.5%. Bitcoin miners transitioning into AI infrastructure firms showed sharp increases across the board.
This rally comes after a period of selloffs in late 2025 and marks a notable early-2026 strength in cryptocurrency prices concurrent with rising U.S. equities. The day is being viewed as a potential change in market pattern, with rising crypto prices during active American market hours.
