Crypto markets traded higher as Bitcoin and Ethereum posted gains alongside strong ETF inflows. The update also included regulatory, company, and security developments across the sector, from a Senate crypto bill vote timeline to continued physical attacks tied to crypto in France.
Crypto markets traded higher as Bitcoin and Ethereum posted gains alongside strong ETF inflows. The update also included regulatory, company, and security developments across the sector, from a Senate crypto bill vote timeline to continued physical attacks tied to crypto in France.
Crypto markets moved higher, with Bitcoin trading at $95,000, up 3%, while Bitcoin dominance stood at 59.2%, down 0.1%. Ethereum rose 6% to $3,313, BNB gained 3% to $936, and Solana climbed 2% to $145. The session’s top gainers included IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, and ENA.
Crypto markets moved higher, with Bitcoin trading at $95,000, up 3%, while Bitcoin dominance stood at 59.2%, down 0.1%. Ethereum rose 6% to $3,313, BNB gained 3% to $936, and Solana climbed 2% to $145. The session’s top gainers included IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, and ENA.
The rally was tied to the largest crypto ETF inflow in three months, according to the source summary. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $754 million in inflows, while Ethereum ETFs added $130 million, giving traders another sign that institutional demand remains an important driver of market sentiment.
Regulation also stayed in focus. A Senate committee is expected to vote on a crypto bill on January 27, while disputes over stablecoin provisions remain unresolved. Stablecoin rules have become a key part of the broader policy debate because they sit at the intersection of payments, token issuance, and financial oversight.
Several company developments added to the busy market backdrop. Ethena Labs made USDe free from gas fees, Bitdeer overtook MARA in managed hashrate, and Polygon Labs is set to buy Coinme and Sequence for $250 million. Bitpanda is also eyeing a Frankfurt IPO in the first half of 2026, while CZ invested in perpetual trading platform Genius Terminal and CoinGecko is considering sales at a $500 million valuation.
International and security headlines rounded out the update. Russia is preparing to open crypto markets further for payments, Pakistan plans to integrate WLFI’s USD1, and crypto-related wrench attacks continue in France. Together, the developments point to a market where price momentum, policy decisions, infrastructure deals, and user safety concerns are all moving at once.
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