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Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) started the new year around $0.009, after an impressive breakout phase.
As speculative capital flowed in, the price quickly surged to about $0.013, accompanied by a significant increase in trading volume – a clear sign of speculative confidence rather than long-term accumulation. However, this upward momentum

Pump.fun has launched the Pump Fund to support startups in the Solana ecosystem, with a $3 million hackathon initiative called "Build in Public." Projects can gain funding through user-driven tokenization, promoting transparency and sustainability. Despite the recent downturn in the memecoin market, Pump.fun remains active, with over 30,000 tokens released daily.

Entering the third week of January, the total liquidation value across the entire cryptocurrency market has reached nearly $900 million. The main cause is due to negative volatility resulting from the impact of President Trump's new tariff policy on the European Union, causing the market to fall into a state of b

Large wallets of Cardano (ADA) have accumulated over 210 million tokens in the last three weeks, despite the price decline of more than 7%. This accumulation suggests preparation for future growth, although current conditions remain bearish. The market shows caution, evidenced by an increasingly negative funding rate for futures contracts. The Cardano Foundation supports an $80 million initiative to boost ADA adoption.

NFT sales have significantly dropped from their peak in 2021-2022 but remain close to $300 million monthly. The NFT Paris event was canceled due to shifting attitudes towards crypto in France and security concerns after recent threats to investors.

Bitcoin (BTC)'s correction wave is struggling to find support around the 92,000 USD region, as the bears continue to persistently tighten selling pressure. In an interview with Cointelegraph, some cryptocurrency analysts warn that the risk of escalating trade tensions between the US and the European Union could trigger

Peter Brandt warns that altcoins could become a "side effect" in the process of rebuilding the global monetary order as confidence in fiat currency declines. He emphasizes that Bitcoin is a unique phenomenon but remains skeptical about the sustainability of digital assets.

Solana (SOL) continues to decline amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Europe, with significant selling pressure affecting market sentiment. Technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, raising concerns about potential further losses for SOL if the downward momentum persists.

According to data from SoSoValue, 11 spot Bitcoin ETF funds listed in the US have recorded a net inflow of approximately $1.2 billion since the beginning of the month, a complete reversal from the outflow trend in December.
This figure not only has positive implications for capital flow but also, upon deeper analysis of the data structure, it c

Meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pepe (PEPE) are extending their decline from last week, with approximately 3% decrease in Monday's trading session. Currently, this asset group is still trading below key moving averages, indicating that selling pressure has not eased.

The price of Hedera (HBAR) continues to decline due to persistent selling pressure, keeping it in a prolonged downward trend. Negative market sentiment and low investor confidence hinder recovery efforts, with key support levels at risk of being breached.

Sixty-three million dollars in deposits linked to a $282 million cryptocurrency wallet hack on January 10 were identified. The hack involved laundering methods using Tornado Cash, illustrating a sophisticated attempt to conceal the stolen funds.

Kazakhstan has introduced a new law regulating digital assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether. The Central Bank will oversee exchanges, approve cryptocurrencies, and enforce trading limits, aiming to establish Kazakhstan as a digital asset hub in Central Asia.

The current market structure indicates that altcoins are preparing for a new expansion cycle. Notably, Ethereum has emerged as the leading factor influencing the sentiment of the entire altcoin market.
The showdown between Bitcoin and Ethereum's strength
Ethereum has demonstrated significant resilience compared to Bitcoin, maintaining performance

SWIFT has completed a pilot program in January 2026, collaborating with Societe Generale-FORGE, BNP Paribas Securities Services, and Intesa Sanpaolo to enable bond payments using both traditional currency and stablecoin. The trial demonstrated the execution of the entire bond lifecycle on a blockchain platform, including simultaneous delivery-versus-payment, coupon payments, and principal repayment at maturity. The trial represents a significant step in connecting traditional banking infrastructure with digital assets, paving the way for large-scale blockchain bonds in the European capital market.

Pump.fun records a strong upward trend at the beginning of the week, opening up expectations for a new breakout and clear growth momentum. This upward movement has previously demonstrated the potential to establish a sustainable upward trend for PUMP.
However, the market subsequently experienced a correction, making the outlook uncertain.

Ethereum's transaction activity has surged, with an average of 2.5 million daily transactions and gas fees dropping to a record low of approximately $0.15. This follows the Fusaka hard fork upgrade, highlighting Ethereum's growing role in digital payments and staking, with 36 million ETH locked in.