XRP is approaching a decision point across the monthly and daily charts, with renowned crypto analysts The Great Mattsby (Matt Hughes) and Charting Guy (@ChartingGuy) framing the current structure as a volatility-compression setup that could resolve higher if key high-timeframe supports continue to hold. XRP Price Poised For ‘Explosive Move’ Mattsby’s core claim is that XRP has defended its long-term trend support and is now coiling for expansion. “XRP had a perfect bounce off the 20-month MA, while the upper and lower bands continue to contract—setting up for its next....
Crypto Payments Hit A Turning Point With Visa Card Use Up Over 500%
Visa-backed crypto cards recorded a sharp rise in consumer spending last year, with total net spend jumping 525% from January to December. According to data compiled from on-chain trackers, spending moved from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million by the end of December. Related Reading: Crypto Money On The Move: $110 Billion Flees South […]
Memecoin Strength Returns After Historic Market Decline: A Setup For A Comeback?
The memecoin market went through a brutal reset in 2025, marking one of its sharpest downturns since the sector became a dominant force within crypto speculation. Following the euphoric memecoin mania that peaked and ultimately collapsed in November 2024, selling pressure steadily took control. Liquidity dried up, momentum faded, and most memecoins entered prolonged drawdowns that significantly underperformed the broader market. Related Reading: Bitcoin Data Shows Aggressive Sellers In Control As BTC Consolidates Below $90K As risk appetite weakened, memecoin dominance within the altcoin....
Is The Dogecoin Rally A Dead Cat Bounce? Analysts Weigh In
With a 28% rally over the past four days, Dogecoin (DOGE/USDT) is back at a familiar decision point on higher timeframes, with three analysts leaning toward “pullback-then-continue” rather than a simple fade, so long as a key Fibonacci reclaim holds. Across the 4H, weekly, and monthly charts shared by Matt Hughes (@matthughes13), Byzantine General (@ByzGeneral), and Cantonese Cat (@cantonmeow), the market is framed as strong but now confronting nearby resistance after a sharp move. Is Dogecoin’s Rally A Dead Cat Bounce? Matt Hughes’ core tell is the weekly 0.382 retracement at 0.13847,....
XRP Shows Signs Of Strength: Market Orders Turn Increasingly Bullish
XRP enters the new year attempting to stabilize after one of its most difficult periods in recent memory. Throughout 2025, the asset faced persistent selling pressure, with repeated rallies failing as uncertainty and risk aversion dominated the broader crypto market. That backdrop makes the recent move notable: XRP has gained more than 15% over the […]
Shiba Inu’s 16% Pop Signals Meme Coin Revival – Details
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has ridden a fresh wave of speculative buying this week, with the token jumping nearly 16% while the broader meme coin sector surged. Related Reading: $18 Million Ethereum Loss Sends Whale Running To Gold According to Santiment, total meme coin valuation rose by about 23% over the period as traders piled back into higher-risk tokens. Trading volumes jumped from $2.16 billion to roughly $8.6 billion, a whopping increase that shows how fast money rotated into this corner of the market. Supply Concentration Raises Eyebrows Reports have disclosed that supply remains highly....
600,000 Bitcoin Allegedly Held In Venezuelan Shadow Reserve: Report
Bitcoin entered the geopolitical spotlight over the weekend after a report alleged Venezuela secretly accumulated as much as 600,000 BTC, coinciding with the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. A new Whale Hunting investigation landed just as Washington delivered its own shock to Caracas: over the weekend, US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and […]
Ethereum Enters Overbought Levels With Weekend Pump, Why A Crash Could Be Coming
Moving alongside Bitcoin, the Ethereum price has actually been able to reclaim $3,000, moving up faster than anticipated over the weekend. This resulted in an over 6% daily increase by Sunday, as sentiment began to move toward the positive again. However, this move has not completely erased the bearish expectations surrounding the cryptocurrency, especially as one crypto analyst points out that the digital asset has now actually entered overbought levels. Ethereum In Dangerous Territory In a TradingView post, crypto analyst SignalProvider highlighted that Ethereum has now entered....
Here Are The Top Meme Coins Leading The Crypto Recovery Ahead Of Dogecoin And...
Following the weekend pump, leading meme coins Dogecoin and Shiba Inu have emerged with double-digit gains in an attempt to show their dominance on the market. However, these leading meme coins have fallen short of other competitors when it comes to gains, showing rising profit opportunities in meme coins with lower market caps. Thus, this […]
Solana started a fresh increase above the $130 zone. SOL price is now consolidating above $132 and might aim for more gains above the $138 zone. SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $130 and $132 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $132 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $135 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend gains if it clears the $140 resistance zone. Solana Price Gains Momentum Solana price started a decent increase after it settled....
XRP price started a strong increase above $2.00. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $2.165 zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.00 zone. The price is now trading above $2.10 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $2.070 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $2.20. XRP Price Regains Traction XRP price started a decent upward move above $2.00 and $2.020, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price....
Ethereum Price Rallies to $3,200, Bulls Press for Further Upside
Ethereum price started a steady upward move above $3,050. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above $3,200. Ethereum started a fresh increase above $3,000 and $3,050. The price is trading above $3,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $3,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it clears the $3,200 zone. Ethereum Price Eyes More Gains Ethereum price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $3,000 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price....
Bitcoin price started a major increase above $91,200. BTC is now showing bullish signs and might extend gains above $93,000. Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $91,200 zone. The price is trading above $92,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $91,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move up if it stays above the $91,200 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes More Upsides Bitcoin price remained supported above the $90,000 zone and started a fresh increase. BTC gained pace....
$18 Million Ethereum Loss Sends Whale Running To Gold
A large crypto wallet that recently took a sharp loss on Ethereum has restructured its holdings, moving away from volatile tokens and increasing exposure to stablecoins and tokenized gold, according to on-chain tracking data. Related Reading: A Maduro Bet, A Market Alarm: US Lawmaker Targets Trading Abuses The address drew attention after an aggressive Ethereum purchase late last year went wrong. Between November 3 and November 7, 2025, the wallet spent about $110 million to acquire 31,005 ETH at an average price of $3,581. As prices slid, the position was unwound. Nearly the entire....
Crypto Money On The Move: $110 Billion Flees South Korea In 2025
According to joint research cited in news reports, about $110 billion — roughly ₩160 trillion — left South Korean crypto platforms during 2025. Trading activity did not stop. Instead, much of the money moved to foreign exchanges where more products and tools are available to ordinary investors. Related Reading: Bitcoiners Celebrate ‘Genesis Day’ As US […]
Crypto Derivatives Shakeout: Market Records Lowest Trading Volume In December...
The crypto market produced one of its most disappointing performances in the final quarter of 2025, with most large-cap assets ending the year in the red. While prices struggled to make any mark in the last few months of the year, liquidity also continued to seep out of the market. According to the latest on-chain […]
Notorious Bitcoin Hacker Released Years Early, Credits Trump
Ilya Lichtenstein, the man at the center of the 2016 Bitfinex theft, has been released from federal custody after serving roughly 14 months of a five-year sentence, according to reports. He had been sentenced in November 2024 for a money-laundering conspiracy tied to the theft of about 120,000 bitcoin, one of the largest crypto thefts […]
Bitcoin STH Unrealized Losses Hit 15%: Is This Where The Bleeding Stops?
The positive start of the Bitcoin price to the new year was threatened on Saturday, January 3, as the cryptocurrency market reacted negatively to the recent United States military action in Venezuela. The flagship cryptocurrency briefly lost its hold above the $90,000 mark after US President Donald Trump announced the capture of the Venezuelan leader, […]
Trump Family-Linked Crypto Company Faces More Scrutiny Over Auditor Controversy
Recent reports claim that the internal turmoil of a crypto treasury company backed by the Trump family has deepened as the firm risks being delisted from Nasdaq and has appointed an audit company facing regulatory scrutiny. Related Reading: Crypto Exchange Korbit, SKorea’s 4th Biggest Exchange, A Takeover Target For Asset Group Crypto Treasury Company’s Turmoil […]
People Are Not Ready For Bitcoin; Analyst Reveals What’s Coming Next
After setting a new all-time high back in early October, the Bitcoin price entered into an extended downtrend period, losing over $40,000 of its value to drop below $90,000. During this time, sentiment and market participation have understandably been negative, with investors pulling back from the cryptocurrency. However, with the year drawing to an end, a crypto analyst has explained what is expected for Bitcoin next, and why investors aren’t ready for what’s coming. Why Bitcoin Price Could Be Gearing Up For A Big Move Pseudonymous analyst Crypto Waterman took to X to outline the reasons....
Why Bitcoin Is Down 30% While Gold And Silver Experience Parabolic Gains
Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a significant retracement of over 30% from its all-time high of $126,000, which was reached in October. This decline comes at a time when precious metals like gold and silver are achieving new records, marking a robust fourth quarter for these commodities. To understand Bitcoin’s next potential move, analysts at Bull […]
Strategy Buys 1,229 Bitcoin In Final Monday Purchase Of 2025
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has capped off the year 2025 with one final Monday acquisition, adding $108.8 million worth of BTC. Strategy Has Dropped Another $108.8 Million On Bitcoin As announced by Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor in an X post, the company has completed a fresh Bitcoin acquisition involving 1,229 BTC. The purchase took place […]
Solana Bearish Formation Hints At Major Correction Until Mid-2026 – Here’s Th...
Solana (SOL) is retesting a make-or-break area that could set the stage for a major move at the start of next year. Some analysts have suggested that altcoin’s chart signals a bearish performance for the coming months. Related Reading: Here’s Why Bitcoin Advocate Max Keiser Restates Bullish Outlook For 2025 Solana Faces Another Rejection From Key Resistance After hitting a three-week high of $130 on Sunday, Solana started the week with a 6.1% correction to the $122 area. The cryptocurrency recently breached below its macro support around the $120 zone, hitting an eight-month low of $116 in....
Ethereum price started a decent upward move but failed near $3,050. ETH is now struggling and might continue to move down below $2,900. Ethereum started a recovery wave but struggled above $3,000. The price is trading below $2,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $2,930 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it breaks below the $2,880 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,920 and $2,950 levels, like Bitcoin. ETH....
Crypto Witnesses Net Capital Flow Below $4.5 Billion For The First Time In Tw...
For the first time in nearly two years, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a turn in net capital flows, dropping below the $4.5 billion mark. This downturn comes as Bitcoin (BTC) has led a tumultuous fourth quarter, characterized by increased selling pressure and heightened volatility. Cash Flow Crisis In Crypto Notably, CoinShares recently reported that […]
With Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices facing significant corrections, the two largest publicly traded holders of these cryptocurrencies, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Bitmine Immersion, have made substantial moves to bolster their portfolios over the past week. Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Acquisitions On Monday, Strategy announced that, between 22 and 28 December, it had acquired 1,129 Bitcoin at an average price of around $88,568 each, totaling approximately $108.8 million. This latest purchase increased Strategy’s Bitcoin portfolio to 672,497 tokens, originally acquired for....
Bitcoin price failed to clear $90,000 and trimmed all gains. BTC is now consolidating losses and might struggle to stay above $86,500. Bitcoin started a recovery wave but failed to surpass $90,000. The price is trading below $88,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at $87,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move down if it trades below the $86,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Dips Sharply Bitcoin price attempted a fresh increase above $88,500 and started a recovery wave. BTC....
Galaxy Digital Moves $39M In Bitcoin To Exchanges, Signaling Potential Sell-Off
Bitcoin has remained locked in a consolidation phase since late November, with price oscillating in a narrow range and failing to establish a clear directional trend. This prolonged period of sideways movement has left analysts divided about what comes next. Some expect the current weakness to evolve into a deeper downtrend as Bitcoin struggles to […]
Bitcoin Equilibrium: Active Market Participants Just Breaking Even
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin price is currently floating around the cost basis of the Active Investors, suggesting this cohort is at break-even. Bitcoin Is Trading At The Active Investors Mean In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has shared an update on where the major Bitcoin on-chain levels currently stand. There are four pricing models of interest here, the most basic of which is the Realized Price. The Realized Price basically keeps track of the cost basis or acquisition level of the average investor on the BTC network. The spot price trading above this line means....
Times Square Goes Crypto: XRP “589” Catches Ex-CFTC Chair’s Eye
Times Square’s giant “2026” numerals were built with exactly 589 LED bulbs, and that small detail set off a wave of reactions in the XRP community — including a brief response from a one-time US regulator now working in crypto. Related Reading: Crypto Titans Revolt Over California’s 5% Wealth Tax Proposal Times Square Display Reveals […]
Chainlink Shows Strong Accumulation Signal: LINK Exchange Liquidity Dries Up
Chainlink is trading under sustained pressure as the price continues to struggle below the $13 level, failing to regain the bullish momentum that defined earlier phases of the market cycle. Repeated attempts to reclaim higher ground have been rejected, reinforcing a cautious outlook among traders. As broader market sentiment remains fragile, a growing number of analysts are warning that LINK could face additional downside before a meaningful recovery takes shape. Related Reading: Trust Wallet Exploit Drains $7M: Hundreds Of Users Affected Despite the weak price action, on-chain data tells....
Bitcoin Sees Post-Capitulation Conditions Align: Selling Pressure Falls 80%
Bitcoin continues to trade below the $90,000 level after multiple failed attempts to break higher since December 14, reinforcing a growing sense of caution across the market. Each rejection near this psychological threshold has added weight to the bearish narrative, with an increasing number of analysts now warning that Bitcoin may be entering a prolonged […]
US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Key Catalyst For Potential Surge Toward $150,00...
As Bitcoin (BTC) maintains a consolidated trading range between $86,000 and $90,000 after experiencing a 30% correction from its all-time high in October, market expectations for the cryptocurrency’s future remain optimistic. Market analyst Dominic Basulto from The Motley Fool believes that despite the persistent challenges seen in the fourth quarter of the year, Bitcoin could soar to $150,000 by 2026, fueled by the newly established US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Is $150,000 Possible For Bitcoin? Historical context supports Basulto’s prediction; Bitcoin’s performance over the years has....
Shiba Inu Holders Targeted In Major Security Breach, How To Stay Safe
Shiba Inu holders have been placed on alert following a major security breach tied to TrustWallet’s crypto wallet extension. The incident has led to concerns across the crypto industry around browser-based wallets and the growing risks faced by retail-heavy communities. As one of the largest and most active ecosystems in crypto, members of the Shiba […]
XRP Selling Pressure Returns: Investors Shift From Holding to Distribution
XRP is trading below critical technical levels after losing the $2 mark, a breakdown that has shifted market sentiment decisively toward fear. Bulls are struggling to find reliable support as price action weakens, and recent attempts at stabilization have failed to attract sustained demand. The loss of this psychological and structural level has left XRP vulnerable, with traders increasingly positioning defensively amid broader uncertainty across the altcoin market. Related Reading: Why $100,000 Is Bitcoin’s Most Important Resistance Level According to analysis shared by Darkfost, selling....
Silver has staged a historic, late-December breakout, surging from roughly $50 an ounce in mid-November to an intraday all-time high above $83, before easing slightly as traders took profits. Will Dogecoin follow its lead? At press time, spot silver was holding near $76 after pulling back from the earlier record high of $83.62, with the metal up roughly 181% year-to-date in 2025, an outsized move for the precious-metal. The rally is attributed to a mix of macro and market-structure drivers including expectations for easier US monetary policy in 2026, strong industrial and investment....
Blockchain Association Rejects Proposal To Widen Stablecoin Yield Restrictions
The Blockchain Association led a broad industry push this week, asking Senate Banking leaders to resist efforts that would widen a ban on stablecoin yields beyond what Congress wrote into law. Related Reading: Coinbase Escalates Regulatory Fight With Lawsuit Against 3 States According to the association, the letter was signed by more than 125 crypto […]
Why Bitcoin Is The Only Major Asset Underperforming Despite Strong Fundamentals
In the financial landscape, Bitcoin stands out as one of the few major assets that have failed to keep pace with broader market gains. This underperformance comes despite strong underlying fundamentals, where its price is being governed by the mechanics of hedging and synthetic leverage rather than the conviction of its holders. Network security remains […]
Litecoin Follows Bitcoin’s Momentum, But Resistance Looms At $79.60
According to CryptoWzrd’s daily update, Litecoin (LTC) closed the day on a bullish note, closely tracking Bitcoin’s overall market sentiment. While holding above $75.20 keeps the outlook positive, a break below this level would signal bearish pressure. Conversely, a retest of the $79.60 resistance coupled with signs of weakness could present a potential shorting opportunity. Litecoin Mirrors Bitcoin’s Momentum In Daily Close Based on CryptoWzrd analysis, both the daily candles for Litecoin and the LTC/BTC ratio closed in a bullish orientation today, largely mirroring the positive sentiment....
Don’t Expect A Fast Bitcoin Move – Here’s How Long The Last Leg Could Take
Bitcoin (BTC) investors may need to temper their expectations as the cryptocurrency heads into its final bull run. Analysts indicate that the bull rally could unfold slowly, suggesting a gradual climb to new highs. Traders are being urged to prepare for heightened volatility and plan their strategies carefully to protect gains while staying positioned for potential upside. Slow Climb Expected In Bitcoin’s Final Bull Run A market expert who calls himself Crypto Waterman has shared his latest outlook on Bitcoin’s final bull run. He expects the last leg of the rally to be a slow and....
‘Bitcoin Demand Boom Is Fading’ — CryptoQuant Calls The Start Of Bear Market
The price action of Bitcoin over the past week tells a perfect story of its performance this year. The premier cryptocurrency experienced incredible levels of volatility throughout the week, oscillating between the $90,000 and $86,000 range over the past few days. The latest market evaluation shows that the future of the Bitcoin price might be […]
Bitcoin In Standby Mode: Weekend Ranges Rule Before Holiday ‘Chop’
Bitcoin has slipped into standby mode as the weekend unfolds, with price action remaining compressed inside a familiar range. Volatility is muted, momentum is lacking, and traders are largely focused on well-defined scalp levels rather than expecting a decisive move. With the holiday period approaching, patience and precision are taking center stage as the market waits for its next real catalyst. Bitcoin Slips Back Into Weekend Range Mode According to a recent update, analyst Lennaert Snyder noted that Bitcoin has once again entered a period of “weekend chop.” While he does not....
Bitcoin’s Quantum Debate Heats Up As Adam Back Challenges Nic Carter
Blockstream CEO Adam Back publicly rebuked Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter after Carter explained why his firm backed Project Eleven, a startup that says it will protect bitcoin and other crypto assets from quantum computing risks. Related Reading: Coinbase Escalates Regulatory Fight With Lawsuit Against 3 States Back told Carter on X that his […]
Major Ethereum Metric Just Hit A New All-Time High – Can Price Reclaim $3,000?
Ethereum’s derivatives market is showing signs of a decisive shift beneath the surface, and price action is about to return above the $3,000 mark. On-chain data suggests trader behavior on major exchanges is shifting into a more accumulative phase. Even as ETH continues to linger below the psychologically important $3,000 price level, this metric indicates that market participants are already preparing for a bullish move and a test of direction in the days ahead. Related Reading: XRP ETFs Grow Past $60M As Price Struggles To Respond Ethereum Leverage Ratio Prints New All-Time High Data....
Bybit Returns To UK’s Crypto Scene Following 2023 Exit — Details
Cryptocurrency exchange ByBit has announced that it is relaunching a crypto platform in the United Kingdom two years after pausing its operations. The Dubai-based firm wound down its services in late 2023 as the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) imposed stricter financial promotion regulations. Bybit To Offer 100 Spot Trading Pairs To UK Users In […]
Banks Could Favor A Higher XRP Price, Finance Expert Says
XRP has continued to trade lower as crypto prices weaken across the board, with the total market shedding more than $1.3 trillion since October. Related Reading: Bitcoin Feels The Weight Of Quantum Risk Concerns, Industry Leaders Warn During the past three months, XRP has dropped more than 30%, keeping pressure on sentiment even as some commentators argue the token’s purpose goes far beyond short-term price moves. Retail Vs. Institutional Viewpoint According to health and finance commentator Dr. Camila Stevenson, much of the debate around XRP misses how large financial players judge....
Pundit Breaks Down Ripple’s XRP Escrow: Why Is It Important?
Discussions around XRP supply have resurfaced after a detailed post on X by an XRP investor known as Lord Belgrave, who offered a perspective that goes beyond the usual conversations about the XRP tokens locked in escrow. According to the XRP investor, Ripple’s escrow mechanism is a deliberately structured system designed years in advance with institutional deployment in mind, and we might see more details in the near future as NDAs start to expire. Related Reading: Bitcoin Feels The Weight Of Quantum Risk Concerns, Industry Leaders Warn Why Ripple Created The XRP Escrow In The First....
XRP Analyst Points Out The Best Range To Take Profit
The XRP price action is back in focus as an analyst outlines a clear strategy for managing gains in the current market structure. Although XRP has been trending downward for the past few months, the analysis highlights the potential for a recovery and a strong upward move soon. With the price already reacting from a […]
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Enters Deep Red Territory — What’s Happening?
Since the market-wide crash in early October, the Bitcoin price has struggled to resume any significant movement to the upside. The flagship cryptocurrency has continued to fall even deeper into bearish territory, breaching multiple support zones in the process. With the crypto market’s situation painting a bleak picture, the prevailing sentiment around its leader can hardly be said to be bullish. Interestingly, a recent on-chain evaluation puts into perspective the key players behind Bitcoin’s weakness. BTC Coinbase Premium Gap Reads –$57 In a recent post on the social media....
Crypto Advocate Senator Lummis Set To Leave Capitol Hill In 2026 – Details
US Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), a renowned cryptocurrency advocate, announced on December 19, 2025, that she will not seek reelection in 2026 and will leave the Senate when her term ends in early 2027. Her decision marks the impending departure of a pivotal advocate for digital asset regulation at a time of growing policy activity […]
