#plasma $XPL

Key Technical & Ecosystem Updates (January 2026)

NEAR Intents Integration: On January 23, 2026, Plasma integrated with NEAR Intents. This allows for seamless cross-chain swaps between XPL, its native stablecoin USDT0, and over 125 other assets across 25+ blockchains.

DeFi Expansion: Plasma has become a major hub for stablecoin liquidity. Notable developments include the launch of Pendle’s new liquid staking token (sPENDLE) on the network and heavy integration with Aave, where Plasma’s lending vaults have seen TVL (Total Value Locked) stabilize above $6.5 billion.

Plasma One Growth: The ecosystem's consumer-facing app, Plasma One, has surpassed 75,000 registered users. The project is currently pushing for regional expansion in the Middle East and Southeast Asia to drive real-world merchant payments.

Upcoming Q1 Milestones: The team is preparing to activate staking and delegation features in the first quarter of 2026, which will allow XPL holders to participate directly in network security and earn rewards.

Market Performance & Price Action

Current Price: XPL is trading around $0.14 - $0.15, showing a recent daily surge of approximately 13–15%.

Short-Term Sentiment: While the intraday trend is bullish, analysts note a "medium-term downtrend" from its 2025 highs. Technical indicators like the 14-day RSI are currently neutral, suggesting the market is waiting for the next big catalyst.

Major Risk Watch: A massive token unlock is scheduled for July 28, 2026. About 2.5 billion XPL (25% of the total supply) belonging to the team and investors will be released, which may create significant selling pressure later this year.$XPL