PANews reported on January 28th that, according to SoSoValue data, the overall crypto market showed a slight upward trend, with the DeFi sector performing particularlyPANews reported on January 28th that, according to SoSoValue data, the overall crypto market showed a slight upward trend, with the DeFi sector performing particularly

The crypto market saw a slight increase, with BTC approaching $90,000, while only the GameFi and DePin sectors experienced a weak decline.

2026/01/28 10:19
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On January 28th, SoSoValue data showed the crypto market trending upward, with DeFi surging ahead—posting impressive 3.68% gains in just 24 hours. Notably, Hyperliquid skyrocketed 27.77%, while Lighter and Jupiter climbed 11.16% and 6.47% respectively. Bitcoin crept up 0.82% toward $90,000.00; meanwhile, Ethereum broke through $3,000.00 with a solid 2.67% rise. The AI sector added 2.19%, Kite jumping 7.99%, and memes rallied 2.01%—led by PIPPIN's stunning 62.31% spike. Layer 1 tokens gained 1.83% as Zcash rose 7.38%. CeFi and Layer 2 posted modest upticks of 1.52% and 0.56%, with Aster and Mantle up 3.89% and 3.28%. RWA and PayFi saw smaller moves at 0.48% and 0.01%, though Keeta surged 15.31% while Bitcoin Cash added 3.12%. Conversely, DePIN and GameFi dropped 0.86% and 1.91%.

PANews reported on January 28th that, according to SoSoValue data, the overall crypto market showed a slight upward trend, with the DeFi sector performing particularly well, rising 3.68% in the last 24 hours. Among them, Hyperliquid (HYPE) surged again by 27.77%, Lighter (LIT) rose 11.16%, and Jupiter (JUP) rose 6.47%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) rose 0.82%, approaching the $90,000 mark. Ethereum (ETH) rose 2.67%, breaking through $3,000.

Other sectors that performed well include: AI sector, up 2.19% in 24 hours, Kite (KITE) up 7.99%; Meme sector, up 2.01%, PIPPIN (PIPPIN) up 62.31%; Layer 1 sector, up 1.83%, Zcash (ZEC) up 7.38%.

In other sectors, CeFi rose 1.52%, with Aster (ASTER) up 3.89%; Layer 2 rose 0.56%, with Mantle (MNT) up 3.28%; RWA rose 0.48%, with Keeta (KTA) up 15.31%; PayFi rose 0.01%, with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) up 3.12%. Meanwhile, DePIN and GameFi sectors fell 0.86% and 1.91%, respectively.

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