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As of January 26, 2026, the price of Tether Gold (XAUT) is $5,101, up 84.7% over the past year. Tokenized gold trading volume has surged to $178 billion, indicating its gradual transition into a mainstream financial instrument. The current market sentiment is cautiously optimistic, but technical correction risks exist. In the long term, the market expects XAUT to achieve significant growth, with an average price potentially reaching $7,653 in 2026. Investors should pay attention to macroeconomic developments and set appropriate risk management strategies.

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Nietzschean Penguin (PENGUIN) is a meme coin on Solana that combines Nietzschean philosophy with internet culture, emphasizing community governance and cultural storytelling, setting it apart from homogeneous meme coins. The project is currently of small to medium market cap and is influenced by market sentiment and community activities. Recently, its performance has been stable, and price predictions vary across different timeframes. Long-term success depends on cultural development and community engagement, presenting unique market opportunities and risks.

Nomina ($NOM) has completed a rebranding and token migration from Omni Network. The current price is $0.01156, with market focus on long-term product adoption. In the short term, the price is affected by the rebranding, and in the medium term, it is expected to fluctuate around $0.01118. In the long term, the price may reach $0.012365. Market sentiment is cautious, and investors should be aware of token trading risks and focus on the project's actual value.

PAX Gold (PAXG) backed by physical gold, successfully integrated into the digital age. Recently, its price broke through $5,100 per ounce, with an annual increase of over 84%. Its price is influenced by the traditional gold market, the development of the crypto industry, and on-chain indicators. Both short-term and long-term prospects are expected to rise, attracting market attention.

Dogecoin (DOGE) price was $0.121541 on January 26, 2026, with a recent high of $0.1533, facing resistance at $0.1260-$0.1270. Its value mainly derives from community support and social media buzz rather than technological breakthroughs. Different institutions have significant variations in their future price forecasts, expecting long-term growth potential but high volatility. Investors should focus on risk management. The outlook for Dogecoin remains uncertain.

$ENSO experienced intense price fluctuations after launch. As of January 26, 2026, the current price is $1.39, having dropped more than 30% within 24 hours. Its market capitalization is approximately $29 million, ranking 600th, with high market engagement. It is expected to consolidate in the short term and show growth potential in the long term. The project is supported by well-known institutions, and future development should pay attention to market risks and token release.

HeyElsa is an intent-based AI DeFi execution platform that simplifies complex user interactions in DeFi. It converts user intentions into executable on-chain actions through natural language processing, enhancing user experience. The ELSA token is used to pay for execution fees and unlock features. Its current price fluctuates but has long-term growth potential. The project faces competition from peers and will focus on execution stability and ecosystem integration in the future.

As of January 26, 2026, the RIVER token price is $77.34, with a total market capitalization of $1.51B, ranking 49th. Recent significant gains are attributed to strategic funding, integration with TRON, and strong market attention. Although there are short-term risks related to supply unlocks and market structure, the long-term outlook is optimistic, with a predicted price range of $94.99 to $192.

As of January 26, 2026, the $SKR token price is $0.02185, experiencing a -23.32% correction within 24 hours, but a weekly increase of +107.13%. The token is a key asset in the Solana Mobile ecosystem, aimed at competing in the traditional mobile application market, with long-term growth prospects through the Seeker phone and low-fee dApp store. Future price forecasts vary significantly, facing opportunities and challenges, with market sentiment showing notable polarization.

This article analyzes the price dynamics and future trends of Pi Network's $PI token in early 2026, noting its current price at $0.1744 and predicting potential short-term downward pressure. In the long term, the market remains optimistic about $PI, with an expected 2026 price range of $0.1306 to $0.2124. Investors should exercise caution and pay attention to market risks and the ecological development of Pi Network.

TronBank Token ( $TBK ) recent price fluctuations have attracted attention. Currently, the price is approximately $0.33, with a market capitalization of $33 million. Its fundamental value derives from energy leasing and staking protocols, featuring a deflationary model. In the short term, technical repairs and market sentiment are the main factors; in the medium term, influenced by ecosystem development and market environment; and in the long term, the focus is on protocol adoption rate and deflationary effects. The market faces competition and liquidity risks but also presents unique opportunities.

Acurast leverages the idle computing power of billions of smartphones worldwide to build a decentralized computing network. Since its launch in 2026, it has experienced market fluctuations, and the ACU token is currently priced at $0.237. As the network expands and early adoption increases, long-term value depends on genuine demand and technological development. Investors should exercise caution regarding market risks and pay attention to token unlock schedules.

The High Court in London held another hearing on the ownership of 60,000 Bitcoins, with the UK prosecution proposing to reserve assets for Chinese victims. Meanwhile, Bitcoin prices fluctuated sharply, dropping to $87,790. This case involves complex legal procedures and international cooperation, with the next hearing scheduled for February 16 to 17.

The threat of quantum computing to cryptocurrencies has been exaggerated; the real challenge lies in the governance and protocol upgrades of public chains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Although quantum attacks may exist in the future, focusing on protocol coordination and security is more important in the short term. The industry should carefully plan response strategies to address future technological challenges.

High leverage trading reemerges with risks in the cryptocurrency market. Well-known investor "Brother Maji" Huang Licheng was liquidated on a 25x leveraged ETH long position, incurring a loss of $1.75 million. His total losses have exceeded $25 million. This case serves as a warning to investors to exercise caution when using leverage and to focus on risk management.

Between January 19 and January 23, spot ETFs for Ethereum and Bitcoin suffered heavy losses, with net outflows of $611 million and $1.33 billion respectively. Risk aversion sentiment impacted the market, causing Ethereum's price to fall below $2,900. Despite retail investors selling off, "whales" holding large amounts of Bitcoin increased their holdings, indicating a potential bullish signal in the market. Analysts believe that the market's reaction to each Ethereum fluctuation may be insufficient and urge investors to remain rational.

This week, tokens such as SIGN and JUP will undergo large-scale unlocks, which may increase market selling pressure and impact price trends in the short term. SIGN is scheduled to unlock approximately $7.57 million worth of tokens on January 28, and JUP will unlock approximately $9.82 million. Investors should exercise caution, pay attention to unlock information and changes in market sentiment.

On January 26, 2026, natural gas futures prices surged significantly, with an intraday increase of over 19%, marking the largest weekly gain since 1990. Extremely cold weather caused nearly 10% of natural gas production to be interrupted, leading to a surge in heating demand. Meanwhile, energy fluctuations impacted the cryptocurrency market, with Gate exchange demonstrating resilience. Analytical institutions remain cautious about future natural gas prices, predicting that sustained high levels may be difficult to maintain.

Solana is transitioning from a phase focused on NFTs and meme coins to a public chain that emphasizes financial infrastructure. Industry focus is gradually shifting back to decentralized finance, trading, and payments, demonstrating its potential as a financial infrastructure. Ferrante emphasizes the importance of compliance in this transition, which will influence the future development of the entire blockchain industry.