Walrus (WAL) is currently one of the most talked-about infrastructure projects in the crypto space, specifically within the Sui ecosystem.


​As of today, January 21, 2026, the coin is undergoing a "cooling off" period after a very busy week. Here is the breakdown of its current status and the general sentiment around it:

​📊 Walrus (WAL) Current Stats

  • ​Price: ~$0.131 – $0.134 (roughly ₹11.20 – ₹11.50)

  • ​24h Change: -6.6% (The token is following the broader market dip today).

  • ​Market Cap: ~$212 Million

  • ​7-Day Trend: Down about 14%, as it corrects from a recent local peak near $0.16.

    🧠What people "think" (The Bull vs. Bear Case)

    ​The Bull Case (Why people are buying):


    • ​AI Data Boom: Walrus is designed for "decentralized storage." In 2026, as AI models require massive amounts of data, Walrus's ability to store large "blobs" cheaply and verifiably makes it a direct competitor to Filecoin or even AWS.

    • ​Sui Integration: It was developed by Mysten Labs (the same team behind Sui). This gives it "blue-chip" status and deep integration with the fast-growing Sui DeFi and Gaming ecosystem.

    • ​Institutional Interest: In late 2025, Grayscale launched a Walrus Trust, which signaled that big money is looking at this as a long-term infrastructure play, not just a meme.#wal $WAL