Global markets opened the year on a brighter note after investment firm VanEck said the first quarter could favor risk assets. The statement helped lift confidence across crypto-linked markets, including fan tokens, which showed early signs of recovery after a slow start to 2026.

VanEck said investors are entering a period with more clarity than they have seen in years. According to the firm, clearer views on government spending, interest rates, and major investment themes are helping shape a more positive mood for the months ahead.

VanEck Sees Clearer Path for Markets in Early 2026

The firm noted that while some uncertainty remains, the overall setting looks more supportive for assets that usually do well when confidence improves. It also pointed out that government budget gaps in the United States are shrinking compared to the sharp rise seen during the COVID period. This easing pressure has helped steady investor nerves.

VanEck added that Bitcoin has been harder to read in the short term, as past cycles no longer give clear signals. Even so, the wider mood around risk assets has improved, which often spills into other parts of the crypto market.

Fan Token Market Tries to Find Its Footing Again

The global Fan Token market saw strong action toward the end of last year. Market value climbed above $250 million in late Q4 before pulling back to the $240 to $245 million range. Since the start of 2026, it has slipped further to about $233 million.

That move marks a drop of roughly 7% from late Q4 highs. Despite this pullback, recent market mood has started to shift. Following VanEck’s comments, many fan tokens traded higher during the early hours of Tuesday, pointing to growing interest once again.

As more traders look for areas that could benefit from a friendlier market tone, fan tokens appear to be back on the radar after weeks of slow movement.

Price Action Shows Early Signs of Strength

Several Fan Tokens including $SPURS, $CITY and $AFC, amongst others, posted gains as buying interest picked up. Green moves across many tokens suggest that sellers may be stepping aside, at least for now. When prices rise alongside steady activity, it often signals growing confidence rather than a surge of quick trades.

The recent bounce does not erase earlier losses, but it shows that buyers are willing to step in at current levels. This kind of price action can help build a base if positive mood continues across markets.

Ebo Victor

Fantoken Market Reporter