In early 2026, the cryptocurrency market shows an upward trend, attracting investor attention. Leading the rally are major altcoins such as Bitcoin, driven by new year capital inflows and a risk-averse preference amid geopolitical tensions, forming a strong upward momentum.
Bitcoin’s current trading price is 135.56 million KRW, slightly down (-0.23%) intraday but still maintaining an upward trend. Wall Street analyst Tom Lee predicts that Bitcoin will hit a new all-time high in January 2026. Experts point out that Bitcoin’s capped supply of 21 million coins highlights its value, with increasing global demand serving as a long-term growth driver.
Ethereum’s trading price is 4.73 million KRW, up 2.37% in 24 hours. Ethereum’s technological strength and stability, based on decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFT ecosystems, are gaining market recognition. Solana remains stable around 204,000 KRW, with its ecosystem expansion based on high-speed, low-cost features attracting significant attention.
Ripple’s trading price is 3,395 KRW, surging 8.31% in a single day. Ripple has garnered high attention due to its strong influence in the international remittance market and inflows from institutional investors.
Market experts believe that, against the backdrop of new year capital flows and geopolitical uncertainties, cryptocurrencies are gaining recognition as safe-haven assets. The scarcity of Bitcoin, increased institutional participation, and a clearer regulatory environment are seen as key potential drivers of upward momentum in 2026.
With the surge in central bank digital currency (CBDC) development and the expansion of blockchain technology applications across industries, the digital asset market is expected to receive more attention in the future.
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