Ethereum traded near $3,312 on the daily ETHUSD chart from Bitstamp on Jan. 16, after pushing higher from late December lows and holding above several nearby support lines.
XRP and Solana Have Been Quiet but Structurally Relevant
We see XRP and Solana flying under the radar compared with Bitcoin and Ethereum headlines because both are in consolidation and structural digestion phases rather than headline-grabbing breakouts.
XRP has been trading around its key decision zone near $2.05–$2.15, with institutional flows and ETF demand absorbing supply even as prices ebb and flow, suggesting steady accumulation beneath the surface rather than panic selling.
Recent ETF data shows persistent capital moving into regulated XRP products, underpinning this base building.
Solana’s price action also reflects a relatively neutral phase, with the token holding key support zones amid broader market consolidation and scanning for directional catalysts before committing to a fresh trend.
Technical structure around Solana suggests buyers are present but waiting for clearer triggers, such as renewed risk appetite or macro data, to push beyond short-term resistance bands.
Given these dynamics and the current macro backdrop, our near-term outlook sees XRP holding its base with potential upside toward the mid-$2’s to lower-$3’s if institutional momentum expands and broader risk sentiment improves.
For Solana, maintaining structural support in its current band could lead to a test of the upper range near $180–$220 as liquidity returns and cross-asset rotation picks up.
Key catalysts that could influence these paths include regulatory clarity and positive developments around regulated products, which tend to boost confidence and flows into non-BTC, non-ETH assets.
Conversely, broader risk-off conditions, macro tightening, or stalled policy clarity could delay these breakouts, keeping both XRP and Solana in range-bound action for longer.
Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget
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XRP traded near $2.10 on the daily XRPUSD chart on Coinbase on Jan. 15, slipping about 1.75% on the session as price stayed below a long, falling trendline that has capped rallies since the mid year peak.
Senate Delay Highlights Short-Term Friction but Long-Term Regulatory Progress
We view the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s decision to cancel the crypto market-structure markup as a temporary setback, one that reflects the complexity of jurisdictional boundaries rather than a reversal of regulatory momentum.
While the delay may initially weigh on institutional confidence by extending uncertainty, it also underscores the need for continued collaboration between policymakers, regulators, and industry participants to arrive at a durable framework that supports innovation in digital assets.
In the near term, this pause could lead to modest liquidity fluctuations as market participants wait for clearer signals.
That said, it also creates an opportunity for regulated platforms like Bitget to double down on investor education, risk management tools, and compliance-first infrastructure, helping attract more cautious capital that prioritizes transparency and long-term participation over short-term speculation.
Looking ahead to 2026, broader market sentiment is likely to tilt toward cautious optimism, particularly if industry leaders continue pushing for bipartisan progress on market structure and oversight.
A more deliberate regulatory path, while slower, ultimately strengthens confidence, improves market depth, and positions crypto to play a more central role in the global financial ecosystem as clarity gradually comes into focus.
Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget
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Kriptoworld.com accepts no liability for any errors in the articles or for any financial loss resulting from incorrect information.
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