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Crypto enters 2026 on a positive footing, but retail sentiment remains fragile and driven by immediate news catalysts.

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Crypto market sentiment has improved at the start of 2026 as prices across major digital assets rebound from last year’s extended correction. New data shows retail traders growing more optimistic as ETF headlines and macro narratives increasingly influence crypto price movements.

According to the latest social and sentiment data compiled by Santiment, there has been a renewed optimism among retail traders, even as recent price action has begun to flatten and Bitcoin (BTC) tests key psychological levels. Recovery has not been limited to large-cap cryptocurrencies. In fact, several altcoins and meme coins also posted strong gains.

Fresh Retail FOMO

Social media discussion across platforms such as X, Reddit, and Telegram has shifted noticeably and reflected a more positive tone after months of bearish sentiment following Bitcoin’s October 2025 all-time high.

Bitcoin remains at the center of the narrative. Its recent moves have been heavily influenced by macroeconomic factors and traditional financial market dynamics. ETF flow headlines played a significant role, particularly after US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a sizable one-day net outflow led by major issuers such as BlackRock and Fidelity.

The pullback coincided with traders de-risking ahead of crucial US economic data and expectations around interest rate cuts, which validates the view that Bitcoin is increasingly trading like a macro-sensitive asset.

Ethereum has seen a more mixed sentiment profile. According to Santiment, discussion around the world’s largest altcoin by market cap has focused less on price action and more on staking-related developments, including staking rewards tied to regulated investment products. While interest in staking has increased, sentiment has remained scattered. This essentially reflects a lack of a clear directional catalyst for ETH in early 2026.

This is true for several major outperformers, as retail sentiment remains uneven and highly reactive to short-term catalysts.

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For instance, Ripple (XRP) stood out with a nearly 14% weekly gain. This coincided with an increased attention around XRP’s January escrow unlock, which released 1 billion tokens, with a large portion reportedly re-locked. The scheduled supply event, combined with strong early-year momentum, drove a surge in retail participation. However, optimism rose sharply as traders attempted to buy perceived dips, followed by renewed caution as prices corrected from recent highs.

Solana (SOL) also saw a significant jump in sentiment and price, which was swayed largely by institutional headlines, including a Reuters report that Morgan Stanley filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for ETFs tied to Bitcoin and Solana.

Meme Coins Rebound

Meme coins have also re-entered the spotlight. The OG, Dogecoin (DOGE), saw double-digit gains over the week, supported in part by strong performance from the 21Shares 2x Long Dogecoin ETF, which posted gains of roughly 38-39% in the first days of 2026. The ETF’s performance has contributed to fresh interest across the meme coin sector.

Several meme coins have also witnessed synchronized whale buying and social hype this year.

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