Hedera Hashgraph's HBAR entered 2026 with a 21% rise to $0.133 before slipping back to the $0.12 area, where a double bottom near $0.10 has formed. A trader named Cosmic expects the price to revisit $0.05 in Q1 2026, even as sentiment for a strong RWA-led breakout in Q4 and into 2027 remains. On-chain and technical metrics, including developer activity leadership among RWA projects and key resistance near $0.14, suggest a more nuanced setup than a simple pullback scenario.

On 9 January, the latest U.S. nonfarm payrolls report showed 50,000 jobs added and an unemployment rate near 4.4%, with average hourly earnings around 3.8% YoY. Despite the softer-than-expected labour figures, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation remained broadly stable above $3 trillion, hovering near $3.07 trillion after a volatile fourth quarter. This muted price response points to a cautious, wait-and-see stance as investors focus more on future inflation data and Federal Reserve guidance than on single data releases.

On-chain metrics point to mounting sell pressure on Shiba Inu, with the SHIB exchange reserve at 82 trillion coins and exchange net inflows turning positive, according to CryptoQuant. These readings suggest more tokens are moving to trading venues, raising the risk of sell-offs and potential price weakness.

BNY announced a system to tokenize bank deposits, with Ripple Prime joining as one of the first institutional users. The tokens represent a direct claim on cash and are designed for instant, programmable transfers around the clock, with the initial focus on collateral and margin workflows.

Apple’s stock has fallen for eight consecutive trading days through Friday, closing at $257.07 and marking a 6.1% decline over that span. Evercore ISI kept its Outperform rating and raised its price target to $330 ahead of Apple’s January 29 earnings report, citing robust iPhone demand despite rising memory costs and mixed regional performance.

On Jan. 15, 2026, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 will face a key Senate Banking Committee vote, with analyst Alex Thorn warning it is unlikely to return for a second vote in 2026 if it fails to advance. He said Republicans will need seven to 10 Democratic senators overall, and at least four Democrats on the committee, to move the CLARITY market structure bill forward and sustain its chances.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is stabilising near $0.14 as on-chain data shows whales accumulated 218 million DOGE worth $31 million within 12 hours. Grayscale's Dogecoin Trust ETF recently saw a $7.55 million single-day inflow, and new partnerships in Japan aim to expand DOGE's real-world usage. Price is consolidating between $0.1387 and $0.145, with a close above resistance potentially opening a move toward $0.15–$0.16.

On-chain data analysis shows Bitcoin long-term holders sold nearly $300 billion of BTC in 2025, including a notable 30-day spike between November 15 and December 14. Since December, LTH supply has stabilized near 13.6 million BTC and the LTH/STH ratio fell to roughly -0.53, conditions that have historically preceded base-building and later rallies.