Crypto analytics firm Santiment reports that the number of XRP wallets holding more than 1 million tokens has increased since Jan. 1, 2026, despite broader market sentiment sitting in fear. Large-holder accumulation and an 11.55% rise in "smart money" XRP holdings over the past 30 days are seen by some as a supportive long-term signal, while analysts remain divided on near-term price direction.

Santiment reports the first uptick in "millionaire" XRP wallets since September 2025, with a net gain of 42 in recent weeks. Despite XRP being down 4% year-to-date at the start of 2026, large holders are accumulating, a trend 21Shares argues could contribute to an emerging supply shock if demand strengthens.

Dogecoin slipped below $0.1220 after a pullback from the $0.1275 high and is hovering near the $0.120 support. According to the analysis, the pair trades under the 100‑hour simple moving average with resistance at $0.1235, $0.1250 and $0.1275. A failure to reclaim $0.1250 could open $0.1192 and $0.1150 amid a bearish MACD and RSI under 50.

Ethereum trades above $3,000 while analysts flag parallels to the 2015–2018 cycle and 2017 rally. Leshka.eth projects a 3–4x move within six months, as open interest sits around 5 million ETH and non-empty wallets exceed 175 million. Spot ETH ETFs posted a $63.53 million net outflow on January 27.

XRP slipped after failing to clear $1.950, now trading below $1.890 and the 100‑hourly Simple Moving Average. The hourly XRP/USD chart shows a trendline break at $1.910, with $1.860 support in focus; resistance stands at $1.9250 and $1.950, and a break higher could open $2.00.

On Wednesday, Hyperliquid's HYPE token climbed 60% from $21.80 to $34.90, with more than $20 million in liquidations hitting bearish leveraged traders and a large staking unlock easing sell pressure. Institutional accumulation tied to Hyperliquid Strategies and a research report describing Hyperliquid as highly revenue efficient have fueled interest, even as onchain DEX metrics like fees and perpetual volumes show limited change and Binance still leads in BTC futures open interest.

Ethereum attempted a rebound above $2,880 but met sellers near $3,050, slipping back below $3,000. It is trading under $2,990 and the 100-hour Simple Moving Average, with support at $2,920 and $2,880. Holding those areas could set a move toward $3,000–$3,050; failure risks $2,820–$2,780.

In Q4 2025, Chainlink’s network reached a record $70 billion in total value secured while its Grayscale ETF GLNK recorded $4.05 million in inflows, even as broader crypto ETFs saw heavy outflows. Over the same period, Ethereum and Dogecoin spot ETFs faced significant redemptions, underscoring how institutions appear to be rotating capital toward Chainlink as it deepens its role in DeFi and global stablecoin infrastructure.