What Crypto Whales Are Buying For Potential Gains In January 2026

Despite typical year-end profit-taking where large wallets reduce exposure, crypto whales are actively accumulating three specific assets for potential gains in early 2026: Chainlink (LINK), Lido DAO (LDO), and Aster (ASTER).

Whales increased LINK holdings by 57.79% over 30 days, accumulating into weakness as the price corrected, suggesting a positioning for a move in early 2026, provided LINK reclaims the $12.50 barrier.

LDO saw a 30.34% balance increase over seven days, notably including a large purchase by Arthur Hayes, indicating buying into strength, though smart money balances are down, suggesting a slower play. For LDO to confirm strength, it needs to close above $0.59.

ASTER saw fresh 24-hour inflows, standing out because the token dropped over 30% recently; this suggests a potential sentiment shift from heavy selling, with a recovery targeting $0.83 if the $0.65 support holds.

(Source：BeInCrypto)