On January 2, U.S. stock markets opened 2026 with positive momentum, as the Nasdaq Composite climbed over 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 also saw gains of 0.18% and 0.54%, respectively. The cryptocurrency sector experienced broad increases, with notable performances from Coinbase, up 1.65%, and Circle, rising 1.88%. Other significant gainers included Bitmine, which surged 3.35%, and Bit Digital, up 2.91%.