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Bitcoin edged higher on Monday, tracking a broader rebound in technology stocks, although gains remained limited as investors weighed geopolitical uncertainty following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 1.1% to $92,264.5 by 01:33 ET (06:33 GMT). Broader crypto markets also moved modestly higher, mirroring strength in tech shares as optimism around artificial intelligence continued to support sentiment in risk assets.
Bitcoin has increasingly traded in tandem with major technology names, and Monday’s move reflected that correlation. Still, overall momentum remained restrained ahead of a key week for economic data, including U.S. nonfarm payrolls for December, which could influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
Bitcoin’s performance also comes after a challenging 2025, when it fell about 6.4% as investors cooled on the sector in the second half of the year amid mounting doubts over long-term demand for crypto-linked business models.
Venezuela fallout tempers crypto rally
Caution surrounding the fallout from the U.S. operation in Venezuela curbed risk appetite. President Nicolás Maduro was captured and transported to New York, where he is expected to face legal charges. U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would oversee Venezuela until new elections are held and indicated plans to open up the country’s oil industry.
The move drew mixed international reactions, with several Latin American neighbors, as well as Russia and China, condemning the intervention. Trump also suggested the U.S. could take similar actions against other nations, adding to geopolitical uncertainty.
The developments boosted demand for traditional safe-haven assets, with gold and the U.S. dollar both strengthening — a dynamic that typically limits speculative flows into cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin begins 2026 recovering from last year’s losses
Bitcoin’s early-2026 rebound has been supported partly by bargain hunting after its 2025 decline. The token notched multiple record highs last year amid expectations of friendlier regulation under the Trump administration, but sentiment faded toward year-end.
Confidence was further pressured by skepticism surrounding the sustainability of Bitcoin-treasury-focused firms and by slowing institutional inflows into crypto funds. An October flash crash also dented retail participation.
Altcoins edge higher
Altcoins advanced cautiously alongside Bitcoin. Ether traded largely flat at $3,144.41, while XRP rose 2.1%. BNB gained 1%, and Solana and Cardano added less than 1% each, reflecting a tentative improvement in broader crypto sentiment.
