Ethereum is trading close to $3,090 and moving within a narrow $3,080–$3,100 range after a multi-day slide from the $3,250–$3,300 area. Short-term gauges show indecision, with intraday RSI in the low-to-mid 40s and MACD slightly negative. Key levels include support at $3,050 and resistance at $3,120–$3,150, with $3,250 still a cap.

Ethereum was trading near $3,092 with little 24-hour movement as large-scale staking, short liquidity and whale activity began to reshape its outlook for Q1 2026. SharpLink Gaming added to its 864,840 ETH treasury and restaked about $170 million on Linea, while heavy shorts around $3,400 and sizable leveraged whale positions increased the chance of a squeeze and further upside. However, very low transaction fees highlighted weak on-chain demand, meaning a confirmed breakout and retest would still be needed before ETH could realistically push toward $4,400.

On January 9, Solana's market setup drew attention as its spot ETFs showed no net flows while remaining net positive since December 4, 2025, even as major Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw sizeable outflows. SOL traded near $136 with a modest daily loss but a weekly gain, while analysts highlighted a long-term wedge pattern, key price levels at $222, $315, and $413, and on-chain whale withdrawals that together outline a potential trajectory toward $1,000. These structural, technical, and on-chain signals pointed to possible medium-term upside despite short-term volatility.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has appointed Young Kim as its new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Chairman Thomas "Tom" Lee. The leadership change is tied to Bitmine's plan to expand its Ethereum holdings from the current 3.43% of ETH supply toward a 5% target, a move that could affect Ethereum liquidity and market structure. Recent market data shows Ethereum trading around $3,092.87 with a market capitalization near $373.29 billion.

Zama has shifted the schedule of its ZAMA token Dutch auction to 21–24 January 2026, with token claiming to begin on 2 February 2026. The fully homomorphic encryption-focused project says the revised timing is meant to better accommodate participants, while market reaction has stayed largely neutral. Recent price performance has been volatile, and trading data remains limited ahead of the auction.

Cardano's futures volume on Bitmex reportedly surged 27,631.45% in the last 24 hours to $47.64 million, alongside a modest increase in open interest to $790.3 million. After hitting $0.4374 on Jan. 6, 2026 and briefly trading above the $0.40 daily MA 50, ADA has fallen back below this level and is now down over recent days. The Cardano Constitution also introduces a Net Change Limit of 350,000,000,000,000 lovelace (350 million ADA), capping how much can be withdrawn from the treasury during a defined period.

On January 8, 2026, House of Doge, the corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, announced partnerships in Japan with abc Co., Ltd. and ReYuu Japan Inc. The plan prioritizes regulated payments, tokenization, and real-world assets, with roles split across investment, local integration, and smart‑contract/regulatory work. It references Japan's "green list" framework and adopts a cautious, utility‑first rollout.

On Saturday, Jan. 10, Shiba Inu's burn activity spiked, with 7,247,330 SHIB retired in the last 24 hours and the daily burn rate jumping 38,043%. The token's total supply now stands at 589,245,806,058,242 SHIB, while price edged up 0.25% to $0.000008642, indicating tentative momentum.