Digital Asset Market Expands, High-Risk Tokens Like Aptos Gain Attention
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 09 2026- Market Expansion Phase: The digital asset market has entered a new expansion phase characterized by rising liquidity and renewed interest beyond Bitcoin, indicating that high-risk tokens like Aptos and Pi Network may benefit from capital rotation, driving their ecosystem development.
- Aptos Recovery Signals: Aptos is being observed as a layer-1 network striving to regain market relevance, with network upgrades and steady developer activity supporting gradual improvements in on-chain engagement, indicating potential for expansion under risk-on conditions.
- Pi Network as a Speculative Variable: Pi Network continues to attract attention due to its unconventional distribution model and pending ecosystem clarity; despite market pricing reflecting uncertainty, participation metrics remain elevated across regions, showcasing strong sentiment-driven market dynamics.
- Growth of Hyperliquid and Sui: Hyperliquid has emerged as a decentralized trading protocol benefiting from rising derivatives volume, demonstrating superior structural momentum compared to peers, while Sui is viewed as a lucrative proxy for next-generation layer-1 adoption due to stable transaction growth and consistent developer onboarding.
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.
