The crypto market experienced a significant decline in January 2026, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty, overheated valuations in both stock and crypto markets, and a lack of major positive catalysts on the horizon for the industry. Despite this broader market decline, prediction markets and RWA tokenization emerged as bright spots, posting growth even as other sectors struggled.

August brought a mix of corrections, record-breaking activity, and continued growth across the crypto market. Bitcoin experienced a modest pullback after a strong rally, while Ethereum reached new highs. The market saw growing institutional adoption and global market maturity in crypto as investors prefer projects with real use-cases and revenue over memecoins.

In May, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high amid rising institutional demand, while Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade improved staking and L2 performance. Hyperliquid led all blockchains in activity, and Pumpfun expanded its memecoin dominance. Markets calmed as U.S. tariffs softened, but uncertainty lingered.

In April, after Trump’s tariff-driven volatility, markets began to recover. Bitcoin outperformed traditional assets, while altcoins had mixed results. The OM token lost $5.5 billion in a liquidity crisis, while Monero saw strong gains driven by rising demand for privacy.

In this recap, we’ll cover the key events of February that are shaping the future of the crypto market. How did Trump’s policies lead to the largest liquidations? Why were North Korean hackers able to steal $1.5 billion? And what’s the real difference between memecoins and the rug pulls orchestrated in LIBRA, CAR, and other coins?

In this recap, we dive deep into January’s crypto market trends, providing insights on pivotal shifts and emerging patterns. It offers a fresh perspective on the market's direction, helping you understand where the opportunities lie and which narratives are fading. Whether you're tracking Ethereum's struggles, Solana’s dominance, or the impact of the $TRUMP token, this recap will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape and make informed decisions moving forward.

The year 2024 marked a turning point for the cryptocurrency market, propelled by historic events such as global regulatory reforms, the Bitcoin halving, and BTC surpassing $100,000 for the first time. Key metrics further underscored this transformation, with Bitcoin breaking into the top three by TVL and Solana consistently outperforming Ethereum in monthly DEX volumes. These developments hint at the trends that could shape 2025 and beyond.

November brought waves of growth to the crypto market, highlighted by remarkable gains and a generous airdrop from Hyperliquid. Almost all investments yielded significant returns, but this also marks a time when investors should exercise caution as the market approaches peak prices, with potential for significant movements in either direction. Stay ahead of the trends—read our November recap.

In this article, we will discuss one of the most talked-about indicators in our market—the Fear and Greed Index: how it is structured, how effective it is, and how to use it in practice.

In our last research, we estimated the approximate timing of the peak phase of a bull market by analyzing the patterns of previous Bitcoin price cycles.