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Internet Computer (ICP) rose 22.51% over the last 24h, outpacing the broader crypto market's 0.37% gain. This surge extends a strong weekly rally (+43.03%) and aligns with bullish monthly momentum (+50.16%). Here are the main factors:
Tokenomics Overhaul – DFINITY's MISSION70 whitepaper proposes 70% inflation cut by 2026.
Supply Squeeze Signals – Exchange balances plunged 58% in 24h, signaling reduced selling pressure.
Network Activity Spike – Daily transactions hit 90M, the highest in over a month.
1. Tokenomics Overhaul (Bullish Impact)
Overview: DFINITY released its "MISSION70" whitepaper on January 13, 2026, targeting a 70% reduction in ICP’s annual inflation rate – from 9.72% to 2.92% by end-2026. Supply-side reforms (44% of the cut) include slashing node provider rewards and voting payouts, while demand-side measures rely on boosting computational fee burns via AI-driven dApps (DFINITY).
What this means: Lower future token issuance creates inherent scarcity, attracting traders anticipating reduced sell pressure. Historically, emission cuts trigger preemptive buying even before implementation. Combined with ICP’s existing burn mechanism (cycles consumed in computation), this amplifies deflationary expectations.
What to look out for: Adoption metrics for new AI tools like Caffeine – key to achieving the demand-driven 26% of inflation reduction.
2. Supply Squeeze (Bullish Impact)
Overview: On-chain data shows ICP exchange balances dropped 58% in 24 hours – the largest outflow since September 2024 – while the top 100 wallets increased holdings by ~30% (Santiment).
What this means: Rapid migration to self-custody signals investors are positioning for longer-term holds, reducing immediate market liquidity. This coincides with 40% of ICP’s circulating supply already being staked, creating a structural supply crunch that magnifies upside volatility during demand spikes.
3. Usage Breakout (Bullish Impact)
Overview: Network activity surged to 90 million daily transactions – a 1-month high – while DeFi volumes tripled. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) indicator hit a 2-month high of +0.19, signaling heavy capital inflow (Chainspect).
What this means: Transaction growth validates utility beyond speculation, directly burning ICP via gas fees and reinforcing the "demand-pull" thesis in MISSION70. High CMF readings historically precede sustained rallies as institutional players enter.
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