Nasdaq and CME Group Redefine Crypto Index, Enhancing Institutional Investment Benchmarks
- Index Redefinition: On January 8, 2026, Nasdaq and CME Group reintroduced the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index (NCI™), aiming to provide a more reliable benchmark tool for institutional investors, thereby enhancing confidence and participation in the crypto market.
- Market Representation: The new index will include major assets like Bitcoin and Ether, focusing on broad market representation, which is expected to attract more institutional investment products such as ETPs and derivatives, further driving market maturity.
- Enhanced Transparency: This collaboration emphasizes the importance of accurate and transparent benchmarking in the digital assets sector, with expectations to improve institutional access to benchmarking tools and data distribution, aligning with growing investment demands.
- Market Stability: Research from Coincu suggests that increased institutional adoption of benchmark-linked crypto products could enhance market stability and investment appeal, reflecting a gradual alignment of the crypto sector with traditional finance.
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Technical Analysis for BTC
Technical Sentiment Analysis for Bitcoin (BTC) As of , Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting a Sell technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 3 technical signals, shows that 0 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for BTC stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the stock.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages From a structural perspective, BTC is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.
Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 36137.94 | 48068.97 | 60407.96 | 72338.99 | 84677.98 | 96609.01 | 108948 |
| Fibonacci | 48068.97 | 57340.118 | 63067.842 | 72338.99 | 81610.138 | 87337.862 | 96609.01 |
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