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Crypto Market Sees Surge: Solana's Intern Takes Action, Monero Reaches New Heights
The cryptocurrency market sees a surge with Bitcoin and Ethereum rising significantly, while Monero hits a new all-time high amid increased ETF inflows.
Mercation Admin
January 14, 2026 1 min read
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a notable upswing, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading at $95,000, reflecting a 3% increase, while its dominance stands at 59.2%, slightly down by 0.1%. Ethereum (ETH) has risen by 6% to reach $3,313, and Binance Coin (BNB) has gained 3%, now valued at $936. Solana (SOL) is also up by 2%, priced at $145.
Among the top gainers are IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, and ENA.
In terms of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Bitcoin ETFs have seen an inflow of $754 million, while Ethereum ETFs attracted $130 million, marking the largest total inflow in three months. Additionally, a Senate committee is set to vote on a significant cryptocurrency bill on January 27, though disputes over stablecoin provisions continue.
Ethena Labs has announced that it will make USDe transactions free from gas fees. In the mining sector, Bitdeer has surpassed Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) in managed hashrate. Polygon Labs is making headlines with a $250 million acquisition of Coinme and Sequence. Furthermore, BitPanda is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Frankfurt, projected for the first half of 2026.
In other developments, CZ has invested in the perpetual trading platform Genius Terminal, while Coingecko is targeting a $500 million valuation through potential sales. Russia is planning to expand its cryptocurrency market to facilitate payments, despite ongoing issues with crypto-related attacks in France. Lastly, Pakistan is moving forward with integrating WLFI’s $1.