Crypto has seen steady upward pressure so far in 2026 \u2013 although there have been a number of notable pullbacks along the way. The total market cap is around $3.02 trillion after a 1.54% bump in the last day, while Bitcoin leads with a 1.65% gain (trading around $89,200), and Ethereum has climbed 2.3% to roughly $3,000. In the altcoin sector, Solana is up 0.86% (near $126), while Hyperliquid continues its winning streak with 18% in daily gains and a 54.46% increase over the last week.<\/p>\n
In the Layer 2 space, Ethereum\u2019s mainnet has outpaced some rollups in daily active addresses thanks to falling fees that have driven a new surge in usage on the Layer 1. ETH\u2019s Layer 2 networks now handle close to 2 million transactions in total every day \u2013 nearly double Ethereum\u2019s volume. Individual performers are holding up well \u2013 especially Optimism (OP), which is still up 8% versus this time last month.<\/p>\n
While mainstream alts continue to show mixed performances, presales are still popular as they give early buyers a shot at outsized returns when their tokens list on exchanges. Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER)<\/a> has even been tipped for a 100x ROI by leading experts, due to its presale reaching $31 million ahead of HYPER\u2019s live trading debut \u2013 which is expected to take place later in Q1.<\/p>\n This publication is sponsored. CryptoDnes does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, quality, advertising, products or other materials on this page.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Beyond the conclusion of today\u2019s FOMC meeting, the Fed\u2019s current chair Jerome Powell is preparing to step down in May. Beyond that point, Powell\u2019s successor will likely set a new tone for the Fed\u2019s economic outlook and future monetary policy, which crypto bulls hope will involve substantial interest rate cuts.<\/p>\n Bearing the above in mind, the crypto market has posted modest daily gains across the board, with Bitcoin\u2019s strength anchoring hopes of broader recovery. Ethereum\u2019s Layer 2 roadmap has cut costs sharply, boosting user experience and drawing institutional flows of $53.45 million via ETH ETF products this week. Later in 2026, Layer 2 platforms are expected to develop into gigantic ecosystems, handling complex cross-chain operations beyond basic speed boosts.<\/p>\n Friedrich BTC, a Bitcoin-focused trader on X, has identified a potential \u201croad to $110K,\u201d noting that Bitcoin needs to see \u201ca weekly close above $98K\u201d beforehand.<\/p>\n
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\nCrypto Prices Show Modest Gains as Volatility Persists<\/h2>\n