Early 2026 feels like a calm sea hiding strong undercurrents. Bitcoin is in consolidation—not exploding, not sinking. Ethereum follows with a longer breath, while altcoins wait their turn like restless players on the bench.
Heading toward February 2026, the market bias remains sideways to mildly bullish. No euphoria, no panic. Liquidity, global policy, and institutional sentiment matter more than noise, hype, or fast-rich promises.
The market is thinking, not running.
And in crypto, thinking phases often come right before surprises.
