Market analyst Paul Bennett reports XRP-linked futures open interest has reached $4.03 billion, signaling widespread leverage on venues including Binance and CME. CoinGecko data shows XRP is up 10.2% over the past month and trading near $2.17, while a $30 million long and shrinking spot volumes point to a fragile, derivatives-driven setup.

Solana's price is trading around $143.61, just under key resistance at $145, with analysts watching to see if renewed network activity can support a move toward the $200 level. After adding 30.2 million new wallets in November 2024, growth has cooled to 7.3 million in recent months, raising concerns over user engagement even as DeFi, gaming, NFT expansion and a major protocol upgrade could underpin future adoption.

At the start of 2026, Bitcoin briefly tested $94,000 before pulling back to $92,799 amid rising momentum and institutional interest. Santiment reports this move is the most hyped theme in crypto, while traders focus on whether a firm break above $94K can open the path toward $100K.

Visa's crypto-linked card net spend climbed 525% in 2025, rising from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million in December. The expansion, supported by stablecoin settlement across multiple blockchains, reflects wider use of digital assets for everyday payments. EtherFi led with roughly $55.4 million, followed by Cypher at approximately $20.5 million.

Bitcoin is approaching a $95K resistance zone, where whale orders totaling $24M on Coinbase and Binance are forming a major sell wall. If buyers absorb this liquidity and break above the level, the move could extend the current rally, while rejection may lead to short-term pullbacks or consolidation around current prices near $93K.

Data analyst CW says XRP has broken out from a long-term base and entered a Phase 4 advance, framing a measured target at $21.5. The article notes a one-minute volume spike to $23 million. According to CoinCodex, 24-hour volume reached $11.36 billion and price traded at $2.38, signaling strong momentum.

Bitcoin is trading near $87,374 while facing heavy resistance at the $100,000 level, where newer whale buyers have an average cost basis close to $100,500. This zone has become a focal point for profit-taking and selling pressure, even as long-term holders reinforce support much lower and some forecasts still point to fresh all-time highs in 2026.

On-chain data from CryptoQuant indicates that Bitcoin wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC have resumed significant accumulation, a pattern that has historically aligned with price recoveries. At the same time, FBI IC3 figures for January to November 2025 show over 12,000 Bitcoin ATM fraud complaints and $333.5 million in reported losses in the U.S., reflecting rising risks alongside broader adoption.

Market analyst Diana says XRP’s exchange balances have slid to an eight‑year low, with Glassnode showing a drop to about 1.6 billion from 3.76 billion. The on‑exchange supply is the lowest since 2018, and XRP trades near $1.87. Diana argues this may set up a supply‑driven scenario into 2026.