Top 10 Cryptos To Invest In January 2026 [By Market Cap]

1. $BTC

Name Price Market Cap

Bitcoin (BTC) $88,299.45 $1,763,296,029,572

Ethereum (ETH) $2,964.28 $357,774,138,013

Tether (USDT) $1.00 $187,085,857,263

BNB (BNB) $864.79 $119,112,337,056

XRP (XRP) $1.86 $113,264,463,177

USD Coin (USDC) $1.00 $75,852,095,919

Solana (SOL) $125.54 $70,669,478,774

TRON (TRX) $0.28 $26,847,934,722

Dogecoin (DOGE) $0.12 $20,682,917,763

Cardano (ADA) $0.35 $12,558,193,558

This blog will help you choose the best crypto to buy in January 2026 for both short-term and long-term gains. If you want to add the top crypto token for growth to your portfolio, you are in the right place.

1. #bitcoin

BTC
BTC
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-6.19%

#BTC

Bitcoin remains the first choice for both beginners and experienced traders. The token has displayed a consistent trend since its inception and retains its position in the top largest crypto assets by market cap, trailing closely behind Google and Amazon. With the launch of the BTC ETF, the liquidity from the traditional markets has also been flowing into the token. Hence, Bitcoin, the flagship token, must be on your list for investment in January 2026.

Bitcoin Price Chart - Source: Trading View

Bitcoin Price Graph – Source: Trading View

Metric Value

Current Price $88,299.45

Market Capitalization $1,763,296,029,572

Circulating 19.96M BTC

Max Supply 21,000,000 BTC

24h Volume $33,728,317,078

2025 YTD Change 5.46%