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Crypto Market Rebounds: Key Updates for Jan. 22, 2026

Crypto Market Rebounds: Key Updates for Jan. 22, 2026

Crypto Market Rebounds: Key Updates for Jan. 22, 2026

Generally, I Am seeing the crypto market getting back on track, Bitcoin is hanging around the $90,000 mark, and altcoins are all over the place, gaining some love, it seems. Obviously, the rebound feels like a sigh of relief after President Trump walked back on his tariff threats, a move that chilled the markets before but now seems to have warmed them up again, kinda.

Normally, investors are pretty cautious, but Geopolitical tension eased a lot after Trump’s decision at the World Economic Forum, and investors finally felt safe enough to dip back into risk assets, which is nice. Usually, this shift gives a nice boost to digital currencies, letting them climb back from the brink, and that’s what’s happening now.

Crypto Market Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Shifting Geopolitical Winds

Apparently, data from various sources shows that investors are getting back into the market, and that’s a good sign, I think. Mostly, the market is still volatile, but it’s nice to see some positive movement, you know. Naturally, the crypto market is all about taking risks, and it seems like investors are ready to take the plunge again, which is interesting.

Market Movements: GameFi and DeFi Lead the Charge

Interestingly, GameFi is taking the lead, with Axie Infinity (AXS), The Sandbox (SAND) and Decentraland (MANA) all posting double-digit gains, which is pretty cool, I guess. Generally, AI, Real World Assets and DeFi are also doing well, showing investors are hungry for risk again, and that’s a good thing, I suppose.

  • Bitcoin (BTC): $90,004.80 (0.06% increase), which is not bad, considering.
  • Ethereum (ETH): $3,019.96 (0.88% increase), that’s a nice jump, I think.
  • Solana (SOL): $130.36 (1.40% increase), which is pretty good, if you ask me.
  • XRP: $1.95 (1.62% increase), that’s a nice gain, I suppose.
  • Dogecoin (DOGE): $0.12 (0.89% increase), which is not too shabby, I guess.
  • Shiba Inu (SHIB): $0.0000079 (0.15% increase), that’s a small gain, but still a gain, right.
  • Pepe (PEPE): $0.0000052 (3.33% increase), which is a pretty big jump, if you ask me.

Normally, Ethereum gas fees are pretty high, but they stayed low too, averaging just 0.05 gwei, making transactions cheap and fast, which is nice, I think.

Saga Halts SagaEVM Chain After $7M Exploit

Apparently, a nasty $7 million exploit hit Layer 1 protocol Saga, forcing the team to pause the SagaEVM chain at block 6,593,800, which is not good, I suppose. Obviously, the attacker drained USDC, bridged it to Ethereum and swapped it for ETH, which is pretty bad, if you ask me.

Solana Co‑Founder Anatoly Yakovenko Advocates for Fair Token Launch Models

Generally, Anatoly Yakovenko posted a fresh take on token launches, pushing for long-term alignment rather than quick flips, which is a good idea, I think. Mostly, he thinks token sales should reward real users, not just insiders, and that’s a fair point, if you ask me.

  • Staking should reward holders for staying long-term, which makes sense, I suppose.
  • At least 20% of tokens must be released at the Token Generation Event (TGE), which is a good rule, I think.
  • Investors get full unlocks only one year after TGE, which is a nice way to do it, if you ask me.
  • Neither teams nor investors should unlock tokens on launch day, which is fair, I suppose.
  • Distribution should favor core users via airdrops or fair auctions, which is a good way to do it, I think.

BitGo Prices IPO Above Range, Targets $212.8M Raise

Apparently, BitGo Holdings set its IPO price at $18 per share, beating the $15‑$17 range and valuing the company at over $2 billion, which is a big deal, I suppose. Normally, the deal includes 11.8 million Class A shares and should raise about $212.8 million once trading starts on NYSE under “BTGO” on Jan 22, which is a lot of money, if you ask me.

What’s Next for Crypto?

Generally, the market feels a bit brighter, but I stay cautious ’cause macro-uncertainty still looms, you know. Obviously, geopolitical calm gave a short-term lift, yet long-term growth will hinge on regulation, tech breakthroughs, and overall economic health, which is a lot to consider, I think. Normally, GameFi, DeFi and AI-driven projects stay hot, while security remains top-of-mind after the Saga breach, which is a good reminder, I suppose.

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