Crypto Market Mastery: DUSK Explodes 83%, BTC Holds $95k, and the RWA Revolution

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​Hello Steemians!
​Today, January 17, 2026, we are witnessing a historic day for the crypto market. While Bitcoin is providing a rock-solid foundation, the "Altcoin Season" is officially kicking off with vertical moves in infrastructure and privacy tokens.
​Dusk Network (DUSK): The RWA King (+83%)
​Dusk is the star of the day, skyrocketing to $0.107.
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​Why the explosion? The DuskEVM Mainnet went live on Jan 7, and today we received confirmation that the Dutch stock exchange NPEX is moving to full-scale commercial integration. They aim to tokenize over €300 million in real-world assets (equities and bonds) on Dusk. This is no longer a pilot; it’s a global financial shift!
​Bitcoin (BTC): Consolidating for the $100k Run
​Bitcoin is trading steadily at $95,073, absorbing all sell pressure.

​Institutional Power: Despite the US Senate delaying the 'Clarity Act', institutions like Fidelity and BlackRock have poured over $753 million into BTC ETFs in a single day. The "Supply Shock" is real, and the path to $100,000 looks clearer than ever for Q1 2026.
​PIVX, ICP, and CHZ: The Momentum Continues
​PIVX (+21%): The privacy narrative is back! With 2,120 active masternodes and a 16% yield, PIVX is proving that privacy and rewards are a winning combo in 2026.
​ICP: The 'Mission70' plan to cut inflation is still driving long-term confidence as the network moves toward a scarcity model.
​Chiliz (CHZ): Gaining speed as the 2026 World Cup hype starts, with more national teams joining the Fan Token ecosystem.
​Final Verdict
​The market has shifted from "hype" to "Utility & Institutional Inflow." Whether it's the RWA revolution with DUSK or the digital gold status of BTC, we are in a structural bull market.
​Which of these 5 assets are you holding in your portfolio?
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