Svmuu News: Bitcoin briefly hit $96,000, marking a cumulative gain of nearly 10% since the start of 2026. This upward trend was primarily driven by strong performance during the North American trading session.According to Velo data, Bitcoin’s cumulative return during the North American session was approximately 8%. In contrast, the price recorded only a modest gain of about 3% during the European session, while the Asian trading session weighed on overall performance.This trend stands in stark contrast to the situation at the end of 2025. At that time, Bitcoin had fallen by as much as 20% during the North American trading session in late November, hitting a low of nearly $80,000.In the fourth quarter, the U.S. market often opened with selling pressure on Bitcoin, while the spot Bitcoin ETF faced outflows nearly every day. Currently, the strongest returns are occurring shortly after the U.S. market opens, whereas over the past six months, this period has been precisely when Bitcoin has performed the weakest. (CoinDesk)