Market consolidates after a mid-week rally. While the general trend is cautiously constructive, the market is currently navigating significant regulatory delays and a series of heavy token unlocks.
Market Snapshot Total Market Cap: Stabilized at $3.32 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC): Trading at $95,260 (-0.2%). It peaked near $98,000 earlier this week but is facing stiff resistance at the $100k psychological barrier. Ethereum (ETH): Holding at $3,300 (-0.1%). Standard Chartered recently grabbed headlines by raising its 2026 ETH target to $7,500, citing institutional demand. Solana (SOL): One of the few top-tier gainers today at $143.16 (+0.8%), fueled by anticipation for its upcoming "Alpenglow" protocol upgrade.
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17 Jan 2026
Market consolidates after a mid-week rally. While the general trend is cautiously constructive, the market is currently navigating significant regulatory delays and a series of heavy token unlocks.
Market Snapshot
Total Market Cap: Stabilized at $3.32 trillion.
Bitcoin (BTC): Trading at $95,260 (-0.2%). It peaked near $98,000 earlier this week but is facing stiff resistance at the $100k psychological barrier.
Ethereum (ETH): Holding at $3,300 (-0.1%). Standard Chartered recently grabbed headlines by raising its 2026 ETH target to $7,500, citing institutional demand.
Solana (SOL): One of the few top-tier gainers today at $143.16 (+0.8%), fueled by anticipation for its upcoming "Alpenglow" protocol upgrade.