The first week of 2026 saw the overall cryptocurrency market begin with an upward trend. Bitcoin traded at 12,970,000 KRW, up 0.67% within 24 hours, while Ethereum rebounded to 4,470,000 KRW, increasing by 0.56%. Notably, Ripple surged by 4.67%, demonstrating the strongest upward momentum.
After reaching its 2025 high, Bitcoin underwent a correction period and is now showing a stable trend. Experts analyze that sustained buying by institutional investors has provided support for Bitcoin’s price.
Ethereum, driven by technological development and ecosystem expansion, is clearly on the rise, with expectations of even stronger gains in the future. It is worth noting that Ethereum has increased for 7 consecutive days and has broken through the $3,100 mark.
Ripple’s trading price is 2,893 KRW. Its application in the international remittance market and expanding partnerships with major financial institutions are driving the price upward.
Solana is trading at 189,608 KRW, benefiting from active NFT and DeFi projects and ecosystem growth, showing signs of an upward trend.
Experts hold an optimistic outlook for the 2026 cryptocurrency market and emphasize that now is an important time to focus on selective investments in projects with substantial value. Especially with increased participation from institutional investors, it is expected to enhance market stability and lay a foundation for long-term growth.
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2026 Cryptocurrency Bull Market Begins: Focus on BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Upward Trends
The first week of 2026 saw the overall cryptocurrency market begin with an upward trend. Bitcoin traded at 12,970,000 KRW, up 0.67% within 24 hours, while Ethereum rebounded to 4,470,000 KRW, increasing by 0.56%. Notably, Ripple surged by 4.67%, demonstrating the strongest upward momentum.
After reaching its 2025 high, Bitcoin underwent a correction period and is now showing a stable trend. Experts analyze that sustained buying by institutional investors has provided support for Bitcoin’s price.
Ethereum, driven by technological development and ecosystem expansion, is clearly on the rise, with expectations of even stronger gains in the future. It is worth noting that Ethereum has increased for 7 consecutive days and has broken through the $3,100 mark.
Ripple’s trading price is 2,893 KRW. Its application in the international remittance market and expanding partnerships with major financial institutions are driving the price upward.
Solana is trading at 189,608 KRW, benefiting from active NFT and DeFi projects and ecosystem growth, showing signs of an upward trend.
Experts hold an optimistic outlook for the 2026 cryptocurrency market and emphasize that now is an important time to focus on selective investments in projects with substantial value. Especially with increased participation from institutional investors, it is expected to enhance market stability and lay a foundation for long-term growth.
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This article uses a language model based on TokenPost.ai for summarization. The main content of the text may be omitted or may differ from actual facts.