In the first week of January 2026, the cryptocurrency market showed a strong upward trend centered around Bitcoin. Bitcoin is currently trading at 128.2 million KRW, up 1.3% in 24 hours, reaching a new all-time high. Factors such as institutional investor interest, supply restrictions, and expectations of interest rate cuts have driven this rally.
Ethereum is currently trading at approximately 4.36 million KRW, up 1.5% in 24 hours. Its leading position as a smart contract platform is being solidified, with proof-of-stake staking and Layer-2 solutions contributing to the increase in Ethereum’s value.
XRP has shown an upward momentum due to the growing demand for fast international remittances, the approval of US spot ETFs, and global regulatory progress. Its current trading price is about 2,723 KRW, up 3% in 24 hours. The expansion of its application scope in the cross-border payment market is a key factor.
Solana is currently trading at 184,000 KRW, successfully attracting developers with its high performance and low fees. The increase in total value locked (TVL) within its DeFi ecosystem has enhanced Solana’s investment appeal.
Overall, positive factors such as institutional capital inflows, clearer regulations, and expanded liquidity of stablecoins are playing a role. As cryptocurrency adoption increases, the long-term growth trend is also expected to strengthen.
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