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Bitcoin held largely steady on Tuesday after improving risk sentiment supported modest early-year gains in the world’s largest cryptocurrency, although renewed worries surrounding major Bitcoin-treasury companies limited further upside.
Bitcoin rose 1.3% to $93,576.7 by 00:59 ET (05:59 GMT), recovering alongside broader risk assets. The token is still nursing a loss of more than 6% for 2025, after sentiment toward digital assets weakened in the second half of last year.
Risk appetite improved as markets looked past the initial shock of a U.S. incursion into Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Investors are now awaiting greater clarity on Washington’s plans for the country and its energy sector.
Broader crypto prices moved higher in tandem with Bitcoin, although gains continued to lag those seen in technology stocks, where enthusiasm around artificial intelligence has remained a stronger market driver.
Strategy Inc. flags massive unrealized loss tied to Bitcoin slide
Concerns over corporate Bitcoin holders resurfaced after Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) — the largest publicly listed Bitcoin-treasury company — disclosed a $17.44 billion unrealized loss in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting the steep drop in the value of its Bitcoin holdings over the year.
The company began applying accounting standards last year requiring it to mark its Bitcoin holdings to fair value in earnings, a shift that has introduced significant volatility into reported profit and loss. Strategy shares slumped nearly 50% in 2025 amid fading investor confidence in its Bitcoin-accumulation model and concerns over index-exclusion and weakening crypto prices.
The latest disclosure renewed fears that the firm may eventually need to sell part of its Bitcoin holdings to meet future debt or shareholder obligations — a scenario traders warn could add selling pressure to the broader market.
Altcoins rise, led by sharp gains in XRP
Altcoins advanced alongside Bitcoin, with XRP outperforming peers after a jump in capital inflows into spot exchange-traded funds and signs of declining token supply on major exchanges.
XRP surged 12%, while Ether rose 2% to $3,220.24 and BNB added 0.6%. Solana and Cardano climbed 2.5% and 5.5%, respectively. Among meme tokens, Dogecoin edged up 0.4%, while $TRUMP gained 2.6%.
Despite the modest rebound, crypto markets remain cautious, with investors balancing improved risk appetite against lingering structural and liquidity concerns heading into the first quarter of 2026.
