After weeks of grinding losses, crypto markets flashed green again largely on political headlines — a temporary fix tied to U.S. funding talks and stimulus chatter. The bounce looks fragile: Bitcoin must decisively hold above $106,000 to avoid being a short-lived fakeout.

Under the surface, sentiment is shifting. Sharp altcoin rallies and technical setups — notably Uniswap’s improving chart and massive protocol revenue — have traders hunting rotation opportunities. A potential legal path (the DUNA framework) to enable Uniswap’s fee switch could unlock real value transfer to UNI holders and act as a major catalyst.

Institutions are diversifying beyond BTC and ETH, with notable inflows into Solana and spot ETFs becoming core infrastructure rather than the primary catalyst. Regulators globally are tightening rules on stablecoins and custody, adding another layer of risk.

Expert views clash: some see a near-term push toward $130K from institutional demand, while cycle-focused analysts warn of a sizable correction in 2026. Key takeaways: watch $106K for confirmation, monitor the Uniswap fee-switch narrative, and don’t ignore the possibility of a large cycle-driven pullback.