After a weak close to 2025, the crypto market is recovering, with Bitcoin near $90,000 and total capitalization above $3 trillion as Ethereum trades around $3,100. Within this backdrop, Bitcoin Hyper, Maxi Doge and XRP are highlighted as altcoins with notable fundraising momentum, staking rewards and rising ETF inflows ahead of the next cycle. These projects feature presales exceeding tens of millions of dollars, meme-driven community engagement and institutional interest that could influence performance going into 2026.

On January 12, Solana traded around $139.98 while broader crypto markets turned red. The price hovered near local support at $139.05, with short‑term charts suggesting a possible move toward $138 and daily signals pointing to a $130–$135 test if the candle closes weak. In the midterm, attention centers on the $144.80 level, as a close above it could open the way to the $150–$160 range before the end of the month.

According to Arkham, a single address withdrew 48.53 billion SHIB from a Coinbase hot wallet about eight hours ago, valued near $422,700 at transfer. The wallet carries 410 ETH and a total portfolio of $2.54 million, while SHIB's price fell 2.8% to $0.00000839 amid traders watching $0.00000699 support and targets at $0.00001102 and $0.00001203.

Tom Lee-chaired BitMine Immersion has increased its Ethereum holdings to 4,167,768 ETH after purchasing an additional 24,266 ETH, bringing its combined crypto and cash reserves to $14 billion. The firm now controls over 3.45% of Ethereum's circulating supply and has ramped up its staked ETH to 1,256,083 ETH, almost double the level of the previous week.

Bitcoin is fluctuating near $90,500 after pulling back from late‑2025 highs, with buyers defending dips and sellers capping gains below key resistance zones. Price action around $90,000–$92,650 is unfolding as a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell and political tension over interest‑rate policy add uncertainty ahead of the 28 January FOMC meeting. Technical readings show compressed trading ranges and mixed signals, with some indicators pointing to short‑term caution but others suggesting a possible breakout if $94,000 is cleared.

On January 12, 2026, Whale Alert flagged a transfer of 80,000 ETH (249,199,882 USD) from Binance to a Binance Beacon Deposit address. The destination is typically associated with staking activity, and the move arrives amid elevated staking queues plus recent increases in ETH trading volume and a modest 0.1% daily price gain.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a January 12, 2026 video that the DOJ served the Fed grand jury subpoenas linked to his June 2025 Senate testimony on a $2.5 billion headquarters renovation. Early market moves saw U.S. equity futures soften, gold and silver spike, and Bitcoin approach $92,000 before easing to $90,000.

BitGo Holdings filed a Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, launching a US IPO of its Class A common stock. The crypto custody firm plans to offer about 11.8 million shares at $15 to $17 each, seeking to raise up to $201 million and valuing the company at as much as $1.96 billion, with over $90 billion in assets under custody.