Friday Forecasts: 30/01/26
January 30, 2026
Your weekly pulse on markets, narratives, protocols, and policy.
Market Pulse
HYPE jumps 58% as commodities trading surges on Hyperliquid
HYPE has surged after a sharp rise in Hyperliquid commodities activity, with derivatives data pointing to renewed speculative interest. Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE is up 23% over the last 24 hours to trade at $33, significantly outperforming other top-cap cryptocurrencies. The altcoin has gained 58% over the last three days to an eight-week high of $34.50 as commodities trading on Hyperliquid surged to new highs.
Cardano price outlook for 2026 Is Maxi Doge expanding online presence
This opening frames two questions investors ask when planning crypto investment 2026: what is the realistic Cardano price prediction for 2026, and is Maxi Doge expansion creating durable market value? The analysis below compares a blue‐chip smart‐contract platform against meme and utility hybrids, setting expectations for capital allocation decisions.
Narratives to Watch
VanEck’s First and US’s Only Avalanche Spot ETF Debuts On Nasdaq
VanEck on Monday has announced the newest addition to its lineup of digital asset-focused Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the launch of the VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX), the first and currently the only U.S.-listed Exchange-traded product (ETP) focused on providing investors with exposure to the Avalanche token (AVAX), a native cryptocurrency for the Avalanche blockchain.
Grayscale Moves Closer to Sui ETF Approval with Official Filing Update to U.S. SEC
Jakarta, Pintu News – The launch of the spot Sui ETF is getting closer after Grayscale amended its Spot Sui Staking ETF filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several other issuers, including Bitwise and Canary Capital, are also applying for regulatory approval, which could trigger an increase in SUI price.
Protocol Watch
Ethereum Layer-2 MegaETH Mainnet Launch Set for February 9 After Stress Test
The Ethereum ecosystem is set to launch its much-awaited Layer-2 MegaETH high-performance network on February 9th. This marks a major milestone of a significant operational upgrade for the project that has gained a lot of traction in the scaling landscape. It is more than a network activation; it serves as a vital real-world stress test of Ethereum’s long-term capacity to handle high throughput in real-time applications at scale. The launch occurs on a critical juncture for blockchain adoption,
Solana killer Sui makes key privacy shift, investors rush to snap up remaining Remittix tokens
The crypto market is shifting fast, and this week’s headlines show exactly where investor attention is moving. As Sui introduces a major privacy upgrade that changes how institutions view public blockchains, comparisons with Solana are heating up once again. At the same time, Remittix is pulling in heavy demand as its presale pushes past 93% completion, with investors racing to secure what many see as the next major payment-focused altcoin.
Regulatory Radar
SEC gives guidance on issuer vs third-party tokenized securities
The US regulator defines tokenized securities as issuer- or third-party-sponsored, stressing that blockchain issuance does not bypass federal securities laws.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has released new guidance on tokenized securities, categorizing assets into two categories to provide more clarity for companies entering the space.
US senators to weigh CFTC, other amendments to crypto market structure bill
The US financial regulator has just one Senate-confirmed commissioner, leading to lawmakers’ concerns about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s balance and effectiveness. US lawmakers are expected to return to Capitol Hill on Wednesday after inclement weather delayed committee meetings and votes,
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