Solana

Solana fell around 8% from a daily open near $125.34 to lows of $115.39 after the Federal Reserve kept benchmark interest rates at 4.25–4.50%. At the same time, Solana's network led all chains with almost $4 billion in 24-hour DEX volume and about 2.7 million active wallets, while SOL now tests support around $116 and traders watch the $134–$135 region as key resistance.

Solana fell below $120 and $115 after failing to hold above $125, printing a low at $112. The price is consolidating under $120 and the 100‑hourly simple moving average, with immediate resistance near $116 and $120. A recovery may emerge if buyers defend $112 or $105, while a break lower risks $102.

On January 29, 2026, the article contrasts Solana’s scale with BlockDAG’s presale at $0.0005 and a planned $0.05 listing, while noting Bitcoin near $84,000 and Solana around $117. It also highlights a final 1.25 billion‑token tranche and a 10,000% spread, alongside claims about a DAG‑PoW design and community metrics.

Bitcoin's move under $85,000 has coincided with broad weakness across major altcoins over the past 24 hours. Altcoin market capitalization is near $1.18 trillion, while Ethereum, BNB, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano registered day-over-day declines alongside elevated trading volumes.

On January 28, 2026, WisdomTree said its tokenized funds became available natively on Solana through Prime and Connect, with purchases possible using Solana-based USDC. A 4-hour TradingView chart highlights $120 support and prior resistance near $128, while upside scenarios point to $130 and $145 if momentum improves.

On January 29, 2026, 21Shares listed the Jito Staked SOL ETP (JSOL) on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris, offering Solana exposure with liquid staking yield and a 0.99% TER. The product tracks JitoSOL and is tradable in USD and EUR, while analysts highlight resistance near $140 and $180 with potential targets up to $250.

Solana's active validator set has declined by 68% in three years, dropping from a peak of 2,560 nodes in March 2023 to 795, according to Solanacompass. Smaller, independent validators report that rising operating costs and fee competition from large zero-fee operators are pushing them out, while Solana's Nakamoto Coefficient has fallen from 31 to 20 over the same period, signaling increased network concentration.

On January 28, 2026, Coinbase integrated Jupiter Exchange into its on-chain trading stack, enabling customers to trade Solana-native tokens using existing account balances and payment methods via self-custodial wallets. Under the new setup, Jupiter aggregates liquidity across Solana DEXs and executes trades on-chain, while Coinbase focuses on distribution, fiat on- and off-ramps, and user experience. The move comes alongside strong crypto M&A activity in 2025, including Coinbase's reported $2.9 billion acquisition of Derbit.

Gold set a fresh record above $5,600 per ounce after a 4% rally that followed a 4.6% surge the prior session, extending weekly gains to over 10%. Spot prices are up 28% year to date, with silver nearly 65%. Bitcoin fell to $88,000 as ETH slipped below $3,000 and SOL declined more than 3%.

Grayscale's parent DCG recently sold 18,862 GSOL shares it acquired in September 2024, valued at over $170,000. The move has prompted debate about whether it reflects routine liquidity or growing caution. Meanwhile, SOL climbed 3.2% in the past 24 hours from the $120 area, with $125 now a key level to hold.