2026-01-14 12:24:21

The cryptocurrency market has recently appeared calm on the surface, but things are already accelerating underneath.

BTC is hovering around 94k, seeming dull, but in fact, it is accumulating energy for the subsequent market trend; ETH has quietly risen back above 3200, maintaining a steady posture. The real eye-catcher is XRP, which has surged 25% in a week, even overshadowing Bitcoin and Ethereum in popularity.

What’s more interesting is the shift in attitude. CNBC recently changed its stance, suggesting that by 2026, the most worth paying attention to may no longer be BTC or ETH, but XRP. Analyst Tom Lee even boldly stated that ETH has a chance to reach $9,000. Bernstein’s view is even more aggressive—they explicitly pointed out that the super cycle of tokenization has already begun, and fully on-chain real-world assets are just a matter of time.

Looking at capital flows makes it even clearer—

ETFs continue to attract funds, U.S. banks can now directly help clients allocate Bitcoin, and corporate holdings policies in Korea are also relaxing. These changes are not emotional fluctuations but substantial institutional adjustments.

Market trends never appear out of thin air.

The true big cycle usually quietly lays a solid foundation before most people even realize it. At this pace, does it resemble warming up for 2026? At least, this feeling is gradually changing.

BTC-0,14%

ETH0,78%

XRP0,04%

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metaverse_hermit

· 01-16 05:05

94k consolidation for so long, I increasingly feel this is just a big move being hidden XRP's recent surge is indeed fierce, but honestly, I still haven't figured out the next move Tom Lee said ETH could reach 9000, I believe it, just worried that believing it might get cut again Relaxation at the institutional level is the real signal, the idea of banks directly holding BTC was unimaginable before This time it's not just hype like before, it feels different The most difficult period is the energy accumulation phase, but once past it, it could be a new pattern The term Tokenization has been appearing more frequently recently, will it really become the next super cycle? Funds are quietly positioning, retail investors are still debating whether prices will rise or fall, the gap is too big Will 2026 really rewrite everything? I'm a bit excited but also a little anxious Is Bitcoin really about to turn the tide this time?

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NFTPessimist

· 01-15 21:34

Wait, why can XRP surpass BTC and ETH? Is this logic really valid? --- Tom Lee says ETH will reach $9000, I don't believe it, but I do feel this wave is a bit different. --- Regulatory adjustments are indeed a signal, but don't be fooled by the media. This kind of talk is said every year. --- 2026 warm-up? The current warm-up could already be deadly. --- Tokenization super cycle? Just listen, the real money is in BTC. --- US banks are allocating BTC, which is the strongest fundamental factor, more valuable than any analysis. --- XRP has risen 25% in a week, isn't this just a typical pump-and-dump? You decide. --- The underlying asset going on-chain is only a matter of time, but the problem is we're still far from that. --- It feels like the crypto world is always superficially calm but accelerating underneath, and then suddenly people get caught. --- ETF attracting funds is real, I remain cautious about other things.

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SilentAlpha

· 01-14 12:45

Speaking of XRP, this move is really something. It surged 25% in a week, leaving Bitcoin and Ethereum in the dust. I believe only half of the narrative about energy accumulation, but the regulatory environment is indeed loosening, and that's the key. $9000 ETH? Dream on or what? Wait, if real-world assets truly get tokenized on the blockchain, that would be a game changer. Retail investors are still confused, but institutions have already been laying out their plans.

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PositionPhobia

· 01-14 12:42

Surface calmness with undercurrents surging, I've heard this saying many times, but this wave of XRP is indeed a bit interesting. Wait, CNBC changed its tune and said XRP's prospects are even bigger than BTC? This reversal is a bit quick. The word "energy storage" always sounds like self-encouragement, but the capital flow is indeed changing, and this can't be ignored. Tom Lee said ETH could reach 9000, which feels no different from bragging, but banks are also starting to support BTC, this matter is of a different nature. Warm-up for 2026? Starting to dig a hole now, but I'm afraid it will be another story by then. On-chain real-world assets sound good, but how many hurdles are there in between? XRP rises 25% and starts overshadowing BTC's heat? This hype is way too cheap. Tokenization super cycle? No, I heard this term last year, and now it's happening again. How many cycles are there? Regulatory adjustments are real, but can retail investors benefit from this red envelope? That's the real question. The three words "market energy storage" basically mean it hasn't risen yet.

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RuntimeError

· 01-14 12:24

Is the 94k consolidation just to scare people? I just want to see how long this wave of XRP can hold up.

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