The cryptocurrency market had a mixed start this week, but all eyes are on it. XRP rose 10.8% in early 2026, marking the strongest first quarter since 2023. On the 17th anniversary of Satoshi Nakamoto's first Bitcoin transaction, a wallet holding 26,916 Bitcoins sparked widespread speculation, but evidence suggests this was just internal consolidation rather than a large-scale new buy. Meanwhile, Cardano (ADA)'s liquidation data was unusual, with zero dollars in short liquidations within four hours, while long positions lost over $580,000, indicating a possible imbalance in market positions.