[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 12, 2026 – Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $92K as AI, DePIN Sectors Extend Rally

[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 12, 2026 – Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $92K as AI, DePIN Sectors Extend Rally

Bitcoin traded firmly above $92,000, up 1.6% over the past 24 hours, as a broad but selective rally lifted key pockets of the crypto market. Ethereum followed closely, gaining 2.1% to trade above $3,150.

Sector / Token Movement (%) Market Sentiment
Bitcoin (BTC) +1.6% Holding firm above $92K
Ethereum (ETH) +2.1% Trading above $3,150
Monero (XMR) +18% Leading privacy sector
AI Tokens (FET, TAO) +2% Extended rebound

Sector Rotation and Emerging Trends

The standout move came from Monero (XMR), which surged nearly 18%, leading gains in the privacy tokens sector. AI-linked tokens also extended their rebound, driven by strength in FET, TAO, and Venice Token. Meanwhile, meme coins and Layer 2 tokens underperformed, reflecting ongoing sector rotation rather than a broad market breakout.

Keywords: Industry Talk|Bitcoin|Ethereum