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CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports on why XRP is leading crypto’s early-2026 rally, with investors treating it as a targeted alternative to bitcoin and ether — drawn by its cross-border payments pitch and steady inflows that held up even through the Q4 dip.

Key PointsThe total value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation sank during 2025, as investors trimmed their exposure to the industry.

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $90,000 level, but the foundations beneath the rally remain fragile as traders stay on the defensive.

Michael Saylor gets to stay in the club — for now. Index provider MSCI shelved a controversial plan that could have ejected crypto-heavy firms like Strategy Inc. from major indexes, but signaled a broader crackdown may be coming.

MSCI has ended its review of digital asset treasury companies and opted to keep them eligible for its major indexes, allowing bitcoin-heavy firms like Strategy to remain included under existing rules.

Although it’s hard to say how much bitcoin could be held by Venezuela, it’s likely the regime has amassed considerable holdings of the token, experts said.

Bitcoin hovered near $92,000 as analysts, including Bernstein, pointed to improving technical and macro signals suggesting the cryptocurrency has likely bottomed after a steep fourth-quarter sell-off and may be positioned for a rebound.