Bitcoin Buy Signal in 2026: VanEck Flags First Bullish Indicator Since 2025

VanEck Issues First Bitcoin Buy Signal Since 2025 as Crypto Market Shows Broad Strength

The cryptocurrency market is opening 2026 on a bullish footing, with Bitcoin leading a renewed rally and altcoins beginning to show stronger relative performance. Prices moved higher on January 6, signaling a potential shift in market structure after months of subdued sentiment.

Unlike previous Bitcoin-led surges that left the broader market lagging, the current move is characterized by wider participation. A growing number of large-cap and mid-cap altcoins are now outperforming Bitcoin, suggesting improving market breadth.

VanEck Signals Potential Market Turning Point

One of the most notable developments comes from global asset manager VanEck. Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at the firm, confirmed that VanEck’s internal indicator has flashed its first Bitcoin buy signal since April 2025, a period widely viewed as a market bottom.

The signal was highlighted through comments from Martin Leinweber, referencing conditions across VanEck’s Top 100 Crypto Index. According to the analysis, several key metrics are improving simultaneously, including price breadth stabilization, increased altcoin outperformance relative to Bitcoin, and sentiment indicators moving away from capitulation levels.

VanEck’s proprietary MarketVector Crypto Heat Index, which aggregates price action, trading volume, and participation across major digital assets, has historically generated buy signals near the early stages of sustained Bitcoin uptrends.

Improving Sentiment and Expanding Participation

Market sentiment across crypto remained deeply negative for much of 2025. However, recent data suggests pessimism may be approaching cycle lows, a phase that has often preceded trend reversals in previous market cycles.

Leinweber noted that investors who significantly reduced exposure during the downturn may need to reconsider their positioning. Historically, early recovery phases tend to reward those who re-enter before momentum becomes widely recognized.

Early indicators now suggest that capital rotation beyond Bitcoin could accelerate if current conditions persist, potentially marking the early stages of a broader market expansion in 2026.

Bitcoin Approaches Key Technical Levels

From a technical perspective, Bitcoin is approaching a critical price zone. Analysts are closely monitoring the potential formation of a double-bottom structure, a pattern that has previously led to strong continuation rallies.

To validate this setup, Bitcoin needs to maintain support above the low-$92,000 region on higher time-frame closes. Additional confirmation would come from sustained price action above the $94,000–$95,000 range.

If these levels hold, near-term upside targets are being placed around the $100,000 to $101,000 zone, with further resistance emerging closer to $106,000. Continued price strength could also trigger short-covering activity, adding further momentum to the rally.

As 2026 unfolds, market participants will be watching closely to see whether improving liquidity conditions and expanding participation translate into a sustained multi-asset crypto uptrend.

Disclaimer

The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. The views expressed are solely those of the author, Caleb Mwenda, and should not be relied upon as a basis for making financial decisions. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before engaging in any investment-related activity.

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