Crypto prices are kicking off the first Monday of the year with strength as traders rotated back into risk assets following the weekend capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. For the second consecutive session, crypto is adding to overnight gains during the U.S. trading day — a notable change from late 2025 when the sector consistently pulled back as American stocks traded. Indeed, the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index has climbed sharply in the first week of 2026, signaling a rebound in U.S. demand. The g ...