Bitcoin shows early bullish signs in 2026: institutions restart buying, sentiment index warms up

ForkMonger · 2026-01-05T01:00:10+00:00

Entering 2026, positive signals appear in the Bitcoin market, institutional buying warms up, and the Fear and Greed Index rises. The price fluctuates around $91,700, with a rebound, but analysts warn that macroeconomic uncertainties still exist.

ForkMonger

2026-01-05 01:00:10

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【Crypto World】Entering 2026, Bitcoin is sending some positive signals. US institutional buying enthusiasm is warming up, and the premium spread on a major platform has already returned to zero; the crypto market’s Fear and Greed Index has risen from 29 to 40, finally breaking free from the “Extreme Fear” level. The trading scene is also quite interesting—long-short ratio remains above 1.0, indicating that bullish traders are in the lead.

On the price front, BTC is fluctuating around $91,700, rebounding from last December’s low near $87,000. But there’s a turning point—analysts emphasize that macroeconomic uncertainties have not yet dissipated, so we shouldn’t get too excited. In simple terms, the bottom rebound momentum is good, but we still need to stay alert.

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CoffeeNFTrader

· 14h ago

Institutions are starting to hype up the recovery, come on. Can this rebound really break 92,000?

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SigmaValidator

· 01-06 03:43

Institutions are starting to buy again. Is this really the case this time, or are they just trying to harvest the little guys again? Wait, the index started to rally from 29 to 40? I still feel uncertain about it. How can macro uncertainty be used as a rallying cry? Anyone daring enough to go all-in at the 91700 level is a bit brave. The long-short ratio of 1.0+ isn't really meaningful; it's just that some people are still gambling. Bottom rebound? I just want to know where the next bottom will be.

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Rugman_Walking

· 01-05 01:28

Institutions are starting to buy the dip again; this rebound is quite interesting. --- Fear index at 40 still isn't satisfying enough; let's wait and get on board later. --- Premium spread returning to zero? That’s a bit lively indeed; finally, not the time to cut the leeks. --- At the 91700 level, it feels like it needs to be washed again; don’t be fooled. --- Daring to boast with a long-short ratio above 1.0? A macro change and everything is over. --- Tired of hearing "bottom rebound"? Truly, just sit tight if it’s the bottom. --- Institutional buying enthusiasm is warming up; what does that mean? They must know something. --- Can't get too excited—that's the most valuable advice. --- Last year at 87000, now at 91700; what’s the point of this rebound amplitude? --- Thinking of taking off at an index of 40? Bro, you’re really optimistic.

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MerkleMaid

· 01-05 01:23

Institutions are starting to buy in again. Is this really the case this time, or are they just here to cut the leeks again? --- The fear index has risen to 40, but it's still too low. I haven't slept well yet. --- 91700 experienced a rebound. Don't celebrate too early, everyone. --- Is the long-short ratio above 1.0? What does this mean? Are retail investors being fooled again? --- The macro uncertainty hasn't dissipated. That's the most heartbreaking part. --- The premium spread has returned to zero... Are institutions really back, or is it just a facade? --- The bottom rebound is a fact, but I don't understand this "get fully prepared" part. --- From extreme fear to 40, the rebound is a bit too fast. Be cautious. --- Institutions' enthusiasm is warming up? I think this is the beginning of another leek feast. --- I'm just worried this rebound is a fake fall. Let's wait and see what happens next.

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ChainWanderingPoet

· 01-05 01:23

Institutions have really recovered, the signal of the premium gap returning to zero is excellent. But I still think we should be cautious about this rebound; the macro risks are still there. --- From 29 to 40, the fear index has eased so quickly? That's a bit abrupt, it feels like there's more to come. --- What does a long-short ratio of 1.0+ mean? It was the same around this time last year, and it still got halved. Don’t be fooled by superficial tricks. --- The 91700 level is a bit awkward, neither a bottom nor a top. The most annoying thing for holders is this kind of market. --- Institutional enthusiasm warming up is good, but the question is whether they will cause trouble again this time. Remember their last move? --- Rebound, rebound, rebound—I’ve heard this phrase for over a year. If we’re really to establish a bottom, we need to stay above 95k at least. --- The macro uncertainty hasn't dissipated yet; this is quite a punch to the gut. To put it simply, this rally might be a trap to lure more buyers.

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WalletWhisperer

· 01-05 01:22

whale clusters are stirring... that 1.0+ long/short ratio screams accumulation phase to me, ngl. the fear gauge bounce from 29 to 40 isn't bullish sentiment yet—it's just institutional behavioral footprints normalizing. still watching for the real tell

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¯\_(ツ)_/¯

· 01-05 01:06

Institutions are starting to buy again. Is this really happening this time, or is it just another attempt to harvest the little guys?

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ForeverBuyingDips

· 01-05 01:06

Institutions are starting to enter the market again. Is this really the case this time, or are they just trying to cut us again? From 29 to 40, the fear index has eased, but I still feel something's off. --- Hanging around near 91,700, a bottom rebound is a fact, but the macro situation hasn't been resolved yet. Who dares to go all in? --- Return of the premium spread to zero? What does this mean? Is hot money really coming back, or is it just a fleeting moment? --- The long-short ratio is greater than 1, indicating bulls are in the lead, but I still favor a further dip; don't be too hasty. --- Being highly alert is the right approach. This rebound might just be a trap to lure more buyers, so stay cautious. --- The renewed enthusiasm from institutions sounds promising, but with the index only at 40, we're far from true greed. The road is still long. --- They're starting to fool us into bottom-fishing again, right? Is this time really different? --- BTC reaching 91,700 is indeed a bit aggressive, but the macro risks haven't been fully digested. I choose to observe. --- The fear index jumped from 29 to 40. Ordinary retail investors haven't reacted yet, but institutions have already begun to position themselves.

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