Crypto Market Stabilizes After Correction

At the start of 2026, the cryptocurrency market shows signs of recovery following the prolonged correction in 2025. According to Santiment, retail traders are increasingly optimistic, supported by news about crypto ETFs and the impact of macroeconomic factors on digital assets.

Bitcoin Reacts to Macroeconomic Factors

As short-term price fluctuations stabilize, Bitcoin continues to dominate the market, periodically testing key psychological levels. Price movements are increasingly influenced by macroeconomic events. Recent outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs managed by BlackRock and Fidelity added to market volatility. This correction coincided with the release of major U.S. economic data and expectations of interest rate cuts, highlighting Bitcoin’s growing connection to traditional financial markets.

Ethereum: High Interest, Mixed Sentiment

Interest in Ethereum remains strong, though investor sentiment is mixed. Santiment reports that ETH discussions increasingly focus on staking — including yields and links to regulated investment products. Despite growing interest, the lack of clear catalysts keeps ETH sentiment balanced.

Rising Activity in XRP and Altcoins

Ripple (XRP) posted nearly 14% weekly growth, coinciding with the January unlock of 1 billion tokens, a large portion of which was reportedly re-locked. Limited supply and strong early-year momentum triggered a surge in retail activity. After initial dip-buying, optimism moderated as prices corrected.

Solana Attracts Institutional Investors

Solana (SOL) also remained in focus. Its growth was supported by reports of rising institutional interest, including Reuters coverage that Morgan Stanley filed documents with the SEC to register ETFs linked to Bitcoin and Solana.

Return of Interest in Meme Coins

Meme coins regained attention. Dogecoin (DOGE) recorded double-digit weekly gains, boosted by the strong performance of the 21Shares 2x Long Dogecoin ETF, which rose around 38–39% since the start of the year. This renewed interest in the meme-coin sector was accompanied by increased activity from large investors and social media discussions.

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