$DOT 📉 Polkadot (DOT) Market Update | January 28, 2026
Polkadot (DOT) is currently moving through a critical phase. While price action remains under pressure, major fundamental upgrades suggest long-term structural changes are underway.
💰 Market Overview
Current price: $1.86 – $1.89
24-hour change: -0% to -1.01%
7-day performance: -2.9% to -5%
All-time high: $55.13 (November 2021)
24H trading volume: $99M – $127M
Market capitalization: ~$3.1B
⚙️ Key Developments
Polkadot Runtime 2.0.5 upgrade approved
▸ Introduction of a DOT supply cap
▸ Solidity smart contract compatibility
▸ Faster 2-second block times
A supply cap scheduled for March 2026 could mark a major shift, potentially turning DOT into a deflationary asset
Governance v2 (Gov2) aims to fully decentralize decision-making through a referendum-based system, removing privileged governance roles
ARK Invest has reportedly included Polkadot in new crypto index ETF filings, signaling growing institutional awareness
Analysts continue to highlight Polkadot as a 2026 accumulation candidate, driven by its leadership in interoperability and Web3 infrastructure
📊 Technical Perspective
DOT has re-entered a downtrend after losing the $2.00 psychological level
The $1.84 – $1.85 range is acting as a critical support zone
Holding this level could open the door for a short-term recovery
🔍 Big Picture Despite short-term weakness, Polkadot’s fundamentals are strengthening. With governance upgrades, capped supply, and increasing institutional attention, DOT may be positioning itself for long-term relevance rather than short-term hype.
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