- Bitcoin and Ethereum Rally: Bitcoin surged above $97,000, while Ethereum approached $3,400, triggering $700 million in short liquidations. This rally is attributed to the easing of US inflation, which has increased expectations of rate cuts in 2026, favoring risk assets like cryptocurrencies ¹.
- Monero's Price Surge: Monero (XMR) has gained attention due to its privacy-focused design, with its price surpassing $700. The token's recent rally is attributed to capital rotation and turbulence in the privacy coin space ² ³.
- Institutional Investment: Bitcoin ETFs have seen an inflow of over $1.8 billion in January 2026, indicating growing institutional interest and confidence in Bitcoin's role as a digital asset ⁴.
- Crypto Market Trends: Kraken analysts predict that 2026 will see a shift from hype to structure in crypto markets, driven by institutional vehicles and regulatory developments ⁵.
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