Ethereum

Ethereum has lost more than 11% over the past week while large holders moved 110,000 ETH across wallets, raising expectations of stronger volatility ahead. The price recently fell from a daily high of $3,109.93 to $2,901.33 and is now trading around $2,915.93, with traders watching support near $2,716 and resistance above $3,350 for signs of a potential rebound.

On 21 January 2026, Bhutan outlined plans to start operating a validator on the Sei Network in the first quarter, moving the country directly into the consensus layer of a public proof-of-stake blockchain. The initiative is led by Druk Holding and Investments in collaboration with the Sei Development Foundation and could later extend to tokenization, digital payments, and identity-linked services.

BitMine Immersion Technologies disclosed on January 20, 2026 that its Ethereum holdings have climbed to 4,203,036 ETH, worth about $13.5 billion after recent dip buying of roughly $110 million. The position now represents around 3.48% of Ethereum's estimated 120.7 million circulating supply, keeping the company on its path toward a self-imposed 5% ownership target.

On January 21, 2026, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he intends to fully rejoin decentralized social networks in 2026. He stressed the need for mass communication tools that prioritize long-term value and user empowerment, noting he has been using firefly.social and plans to post more on Lens while encouraging activity on Farcaster.

On 20 January 2026, Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds saw notable net outflows as prices slipped below key thresholds, while Solana ETFs continued to register modest inflows. Over the past week, Bitcoin dropped to around $89,000 and Ether fell below $3,000, whereas Solana traded near $127 despite also posting double‑digit percentage losses. At the same time, risk‑off sentiment tied to geopolitical and trade tensions coincided with rising demand for gold and silver as perceived safe‑haven assets.

On January 21, 2026, Binance listed Ripple's RLUSD, extending the stablecoin's distribution to one of the largest crypto exchanges. Ripple said RLUSD is currently supported on Ethereum, with XRP Ledger integration planned, and CEO Brad Garlinghouse welcomed the listing as supportive for liquidity and adoption.

On January 21, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he plans to reengage with decentralized social networks by 2026 and has begun using Firefly.social. He criticized crypto social projects for leaning on speculative tokens and urged community participation to prioritize content and long-term utility. He also signaled optimism toward Lens following its acquisition by Mask Network.

Bitcoin traded around $89,400–$89,500, down 1.6% on the day and nearly 6% for the week, remaining below the $90,000 threshold. Total crypto market value slipped to roughly $3.02 trillion, while major altcoins such as Ethereum and Solana posted deeper weekly losses, reinforcing risk‑off sentiment.

Bhutan plans to deploy a validator on the Sei Network in Q1 through a collaboration between the Sei Development Foundation and Druk Holding and Investments' technology division. Officials highlighted future workstreams in payments, tokenization and digital ID. Bitbo estimates the kingdom holds around 11,286 BTC worth over $1 billion alongside an Ethereum-powered self-sovereign ID program.

On 21 January 2026, Trend Research was identified as a major buyer of Ethereum during the latest market pullback, building a position of 636,815 ETH valued at about $1.98 billion. The firm is using a leveraged DeFi strategy involving Aave, Binance, and USDT borrowing to expand its exposure, signaling a long-term, cycle-driven view on Ethereum rather than a short-term trade.