Stablecoins Lead with $27.54B Trading Volume, Market Remains Active
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 11 2026- Stablecoin Market Dominance: Tether (USDT) led the trading volume with $27.54 billion in the past 24 hours, reinforcing its role as the primary settlement and trading pair across both centralized and decentralized exchanges, indicating ongoing demand for liquidity tools.
- Steady Performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum: Bitcoin recorded a trading volume of $14.55 billion, reflecting stable participation despite muted price movements, while Ethereum's $5.93 billion volume signals sustained interest as traders balance spot activity and derivatives positioning.
- Layer-1 Tokens Remain Active: Among altcoins, Solana stood out with $1.68 billion in volume, maintaining its status as one of the most actively traded smart contract platforms, while BNB and XRP followed with $1.19 billion and $1.11 billion respectively, highlighting consistent liquidity across established ecosystem tokens.
- Positive Market Signals: The dominance of stablecoins in the volume rankings suggests active capital rotation rather than a broad risk-off sentiment, while solid volumes in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and leading altcoins indicate a market that remains engaged and ready to react quickly to macro or crypto-specific catalysts.
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.
