Bitcoin Nears $92,000 Test as 2026 Opens With Bullish Social Sentiment and Lingering FOMO Risk

At the start of 2026, analysis from Santiment indicates that social media sentiment among crypto traders has turned notably optimistic, even as broader fear gauges remain subdued. Bitcoin trades around $90,054, with analysts watching the $92,000 area as a key psychological level that could trigger a shift in retail behavior and potential FOMO. Seasonal data show January has historically delivered positive returns for Bitcoin and Ether, but observers caution that excessive enthusiasm and rapid rallies have often preceded reversals.