Market Report: Top 5 Cryptocurrency Gainers on January 17, 2026, led by DoubleZero

XRP Today News: Ripple Implements AI-Driven Secure Ledger, Upgrades Security After Vulnerability Exposure

Ripple engineers have discovered a security vulnerability in the XRP Ledger's batch transaction processing mechanism, prompting the team to intervene to prevent impact. To enhance security, Ripple will integrate AI tools into the development process, covering code review and simulated attack testing, strengthening defenses to reduce future risks. Additionally, the current technical support and resistance levels for XRP are around $1.50; a breakout above this level could point to higher targets.

HBAR Faces Renewed Pressure as $0.09 Support Weakens

Key Insights: HBAR price repeatedly failed to clear value area high resistance, reinforcing overhead supply and weakening bullish momentum within the current range structure. The $0.09 high timeframe support now defines short term direction as price rotates lower inside a clearly

Gold drops 3% amid US-Iran war, Bitcoin rises 12% to become the strongest geopolitical asset

After the outbreak of the US-Iran war, Bitcoin outperformed traditional safe-haven assets, rising 12.1% within four days. Gold and silver declined due to reduced safe-haven demand. The war led to a decrease in oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, putting upward pressure on oil prices. AI research shows that Bitcoin is favored in currency choices.

OneKey Founder: Pay attention to the short squeeze crowding around 75,000; an options short squeeze may occur in March.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that OneKey founder Yishi posted on the X platform: "Pay attention to the short OI (short open interest) congestion around 75k. Once a crowded short (concentrated short positions) + market makers' passive delta buying create a positive feedback loop, March is highly likely to see a classic gamma squeeze."

CryptoQuant: Bitcoin's 7% rise driven by institutions, with an 18% surge in leverage amplifying volatility risk

Recently, Bitcoin prices have risen from $68,000 to $73,500, driven by strong institutional demand. Coinbase premium spreads and ETF capital inflows both indicate robust institutional buying, with long-term holders net buying reaching $14 billion. However, new leveraged positions have increased to $3.55 billion, and if spot buying weakens, it could trigger liquidation risks.

Data: The crypto market generally rebounds, with the RWA sector rising over 7%, and BTC breaking through $74,000 during trading.

According to SoSoValue data, the crypto market generally rose, with Bitcoin reaching $72,000 and Ethereum surpassing $2,100. All sectors performed strongly, especially the RWA sector, which increased by 7.26%, with MANTRA gaining a 39.03% boost. Other sectors also rose, and the overall market outlook is positive.