New Delhi | Wednesday, January 29, 2026
Cryptocurrency markets traded mixed in early Wednesday trade, with Bitcoin and Ether extending mild losses, while select altcoins such as BNB and TRON posted marginal gains.
Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $88,962.78, down $378.57, or 0.42%, while Ethereum (ETH) slipped 0.55% to $3,003.81. The weakness in the two largest cryptocurrencies kept overall market sentiment cautious.
Among stablecoins, Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) hovered around the $1 mark, both marginally lower by 0.02%, indicating stable peg conditions.
In the altcoin space, BNB edged higher by 0.42% to $903.06, while TRON (TRX) gained 0.41% to $0.30. Wrapped TRON (WTRX) also traded slightly higher.
Losses were more pronounced in other major tokens. Solana (SOL) fell 1.79% to $124.93, while Dogecoin (DOGE) declined 0.92% to $0.12. Cardano (ADA) slipped 0.59%, and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) dropped 1.62% to $589.70.
Ethereum-linked tokens also traded lower, with Lido Staked Ether (stETH) down 0.59% and Lido wstETH easing 0.37%.
Overall, the crypto market showed a cautious tone, with pressure on large-cap tokens offset partially by selective buying in BNB and TRON, as investors remained watchful amid modest price swings.
