Title: Crypto Markets Rally as ETF Inflows Surge and Regulatory Vote Looms
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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant upward trend following the largest exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflow recorded in three months.
According to Decrypt, Bitcoin climbed 3% toward $95,000 while Ethereum gained 6%, pushing its price above $3,313. The rally was driven by substantial capital movement into spot ETFs for both major assets: approximately $754 million flowed in during a single day for the Bitcoin ETFs and around $130 million entered via the Ethereum counterparts.
Beyond top-tier leaders, several digital tokens posted double-digit percentage gains. Notable performers included IP (IP), ICP, PUMP token, PEPE, and ENA.
Institutional shifts continue to reshape industry dynamics on land-based operations.
Polygon Labs announced plans to acquire Coinme and Sequence for a total sum of $250 million. Meanwhile, Bitdeer has surpassed MARA Holdings in managing hash rate capacity. On the stablecoin front, Ethena Labs launched its USDe token with zero gas fees attached.
The U.S. Senate is set to address key legislation impacting digital assets next month.
A Senate committee will cast a vote on the crypto bill scheduled for January 27. However, stablecoin provisions within this proposed law remain contested and are currently under debate.
Institutional investors are also eyeing European expansion; BitPanda is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) in Frankfurt during the first half of 2026. Additionally, Ethena Labs has made USDe free from gas fees to encourage adoption among retail traders looking for efficient transaction methods.
