Crypto Market & ETF Highlights (Jan 2026) — Summary
ARK files for new Crypto ETF:
ARK Investment Management submitted an S-1 to the U.S. SEC for the ARK CoinDesk 20 Crypto ETF, which will track the CoinDesk 20 Index using futures contracts (not spot crypto). The fund aims to list on NYSE Arca and provide diversified exposure led by Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.
Index Breakdown:
The CoinDesk 20 is weighted by market cap and liquidity (excluding stablecoins and memecoins). As of Dec 2025:
Bitcoin ~32%
Ethereum ~21%
XRP ~20%
Followed by Solana and Cardano
The index is rebalanced quarterly.
Institutional Signal:
The filing reflects rising institutional demand for regulated, diversified crypto investment products. ARK also registered an “ex-Bitcoin” version of the ETF.
Altcoin Market Update
Hyperliquid (HYPE) overtakes Stellar (XLM):
HYPE’s market cap climbed to about $6.9B, surpassing XLM’s ~$6.8B. Price rebounded strongly from $20.50 to around $22–23, with technical charts showing a range reclaim and bullish divergence.
Technical Outlook:
Analysts see key support in the low $22 area, with a broader consolidation range between roughly $22 and $28. Holding this zone could set up a push toward the upper range.
Overall, institutional crypto exposure is expanding through ETF filings, while select altcoins like HYPE are gaining momentum and reshuffling market-cap rankings.
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