Avalanche and Other Altcoins Face Potential Volatility Expansion
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 14 2026- Market Structural Change: After years of price compression, the digital asset market shows signs of structural change, with several large-cap and mid-cap tokens emerging from unusually long compression zones, suggesting that directional resolution may be approaching.
- Avalanche's Stability: Avalanche has remained structurally intact during the broader market slowdown, supported by consistent validator participation and subnet activity, with price movement constrained within a multi-year range, showcasing remarkable stability for a Layer-1 network, which analysts deem technically significant.
- Dai as a Market Signal: As a stablecoin, Dai's notable presence during compression cycles reflects its resilient design, successfully maintaining its peg through multiple stress events, indicating that liquidity rotation often begins with stable instruments before broader risk expansion.
- Hedera's Enterprise Focus: Hedera's price has moved within a narrow structure while network usage metrics remained steady, with analysts describing this compression as groundbreaking, reflecting valuation restraint rather than declining relevance, showcasing significant progress in enterprise adoption models.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
