A new week begins in the cryptocurrency market, bringing fresh opportunities for attentive traders and investors.
Market conditions remain marked by low volatility, with major assets showing limited price fluctuations. Even so, the broader bias still leans bearish. Over the past 24 hours, the total crypto market capitalization dropped by more than $20 billion, according to data from CoinGecko.
Against this backdrop, here are five cryptocurrencies worth keeping on your radar this week, which marks the transition from 2025 into 2026.
XRP shows constructive signals despite recent pullback
Despite posting a 3% decline over the past seven days, XRP continues to show constructive signs. One of the key factors supporting this outlook is the performance of XRP ETFs launched in the United States.
Since their debut six weeks ago, these funds have not recorded a single day of net outflows. This behavior is bullish, as it points to steady institutional demand. Moreover, the absence of redemptions suggests sustained confidence in the asset, even amid broader market weakness.
If this positive flow persists, XRP may find the momentum needed to challenge the psychological $2 level. On the daily chart, the token has established a higher low at $1.83, a classic signal that often precedes a bullish reversal.
That said, the current candle shows a long upper wick, highlighting buyer exhaustion. Bulls have struggled to hold prices above $1.90. As a result, this resistance must be cleared soon for XRP to aim for higher levels during the week.
Lido DAO (LDO) stands out amid whale accumulation
Lido DAO (LDO) is another cryptocurrency drawing attention, mainly due to significant whale activity. According to data from Nansen, large holders accumulated more than 4 million LDO tokens over the past seven days.
This accumulation represents a balance increase of over 30%, a positive development given the influence whales have on price dynamics. Typically, these investors rely on deeper analysis and operate with medium to long-term strategies. When they accumulate, the available supply on the market tends to shrink.
From a technical perspective, LDO has been trending higher since December 19, after establishing support near $0.50. The price is now attempting a V-shaped recovery toward $0.63, which would imply an additional upside of nearly 10%.
However, the daily candle also shows a long upper wick, signaling potential short-term correction risk. In this context, traders should closely monitor the RSI. A renewed drop below the 50 level could invalidate the bullish setup.
Midnight (NIGHT) rallies, but volume raises concerns
Midnight (NIGHT) started the week on a strong note. On Monday (29), it emerged as the top-performing asset in the market, gaining roughly 10% over the day.
On the 4-hour chart, the bullish crossover between the 9-period and 21-period EMAs reinforces the positive bias. This technical signal often precedes further upside, especially if the psychological resistance at $0.10 is breached.
Still, declining trading volume over recent days is a cause for caution. When prices rise on weak volume, the risk of false breakouts increases. Without a clear expansion in volume, NIGHT could face swift pullbacks if buying pressure fades.
Sui (SUI) faces downside risk ahead of token unlock
Sui (SUI) also deserves attention this week, though for a more concerning reason. The token is approaching a token unlock event, in which previously locked coins become freely tradable. Such events often increase supply and weigh on prices.
According to Tokenomist data, more than 43 million SUI tokens will be unlocked on Thursday (1). This influx could significantly boost selling pressure, potentially triggering further downside.
Technically, SUI is already showing weakness after failing to break above the 21-day EMA. If the price falls back below the 9-day EMA near $1.43, the token could drop around 7%. In that scenario, the next key support lies near $1.34, a level to watch closely in the short term.
Bitcoin remains the market’s key barometer
No watchlist would be complete without Bitcoin (BTC). Despite relatively muted price action recently, BTC briefly moved above the $90,000 level today. The subsequent pullback once again confirmed this area as strong resistance.
Even so, a sustained breakout above this level could trigger a broader market rally. Bitcoin’s influence over the crypto ecosystem remains substantial, often dictating overall market direction.
In this context, Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) has resumed its upward trend, approaching the 60% level. This metric matters because it reflects a higher concentration of capital in BTC.
Typically, rising dominance signals a more defensive market stance. At the same time, elevated dominance can set the stage for future rotations, allowing altcoins to benefit once risk appetite returns.
