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Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, says ultra-wealthy families are rapidly accumulating XRP, and he believes most XRP holders still don’t realize how rare their position is. In a video posted on X, Claver revealed that his firm has been in recent conversations with large family offices that are now making significant allocations into XRP. His comments arrive at a moment when XRP’s long-term narrative is witnessing increased interest due to ETFs, and they highlight a shift happening among investors who have always avoided cryptocurrencies altogether. Wealthy Families Quietly Accumulating XRP Claver explained that XRP ownership is currently extremely limited relative to the global population, noting that only around 8 million wallets exist on the XRPL. Half of those wallets contain fewer than 100 XRP, which makes existing holders far more uncommon than they may think. He contrasted this with Bitcoin’s widespread ownership, arguing that XRP is still early in its adoption curve. He said the wealthy families showing interest are not looking for quick profits. According to him, they have already built their fortunes and instead see XRP as a form of insurance. According to his post, these families are buying crypto, not to get richer, but to protect the wealth they already have. He described their interest in cryptocurrencies as a hedge. These investors want something uncorrelated in their portfolios ahead of any potential shock in traditional markets. Claver’s $10K Price Target And The Conditions He Outlined When asked where he sees the price of XRP going, Claver stated that he believes the cryptocurrency could be trading at $10,000 by late 2026 or early 2027. He tied this prediction to how much ecosystem infrastructure becomes active on the XRPL over the next two years. He said the network would need substantial institutional-grade utilities, including XRP treasury systems, Evernorth’s launch, on-chain borrowing mechanisms, and new amendments to the XRP Ledger that will bring in additional compliance layers and smart-contract features. His projection assumes that rising network volume will require higher liquidity levels and that price stability at four- and five-figure ranges will only be achievable if the ledger is handling large-scale financial flows. He also pointed to ETFs as a major factor in shaping supply and demand, noting that as ETF adoption grows, more XRP will be locked away in long-term institutional products. Speaking of ETFs, Spot XRP ETFs are now approaching $1 billion in total net assets and could cross that threshold within the next few days. Since their debut, these funds have taken in about $897.35 million worth of XRP from exchanges and OTC desks, and they have yet to record a single day of outflows. This growing demand ties directly into a quiet change happening among institutions, a trend Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently highlighted. He explained that Ripple is seeing notable activity through Ripple Prime, where long-watching institutions that once stayed out due to regulatory uncertainty or simple risk aversion are finally beginning to step in. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

ChainCatcher 消息，彭博 ETF 分析师 Eric Balchunas 发文称，比特币今年的走势更多是对上一年异常强势上涨的自然回落。比特币在 2024 年累计上涨 122%，涨幅约为其他资产的五倍，因此进入 2025 后即便横盘甚至小幅回调，只要仍能维持约 50% 的年均涨幅，这类“冷却期”都属正常现象。他表示，市场对比特币的回调解读过度，类似情况在股票等传统资产中也十分常见。

The Bitcoin market structure is believed to have undergone a massive shift since the significant price downturn seen on October 10, 2025. While the premier cryptocurrency has been on something resembling a recovery path since the market bloodbath, some...

The Bitcoin market structure is believed to have undergone a massive shift since the significant price downturn seen on October 10, 2025. While the premier cryptocurrency has been on something resembling a recovery path since the market bloodbath, some sectors believe that the bear season has already kicked off. With BTC sitting beneath its opening price of 2025, it is becoming increasingly difficult to make a bullish case for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Moreover, an interesting data point about a relevant class of Bitcoin investors has emerged, further adding credence to the beginning of a possible bear market. Are Bitcoin Treasury Firms Offloading Their Coins? In a new post on X, CryptoQuant’s Head of Research, Julio Moreno, shared an on-chain insight to support the hypothesis that the Bitcoin bear market has started. This conclusion is based on the Balance Growth of an investor group known as the “dolphins.” Dolphins refer to a group of crypto investors holding substantial amounts of a coin, placing them between small investors (shrimps) and the largest investors (whales). Specifically, Moreno described dolphins as wallet addresses with significant BTC holdings between 100 – 1,000 coins. According to the latest data from CryptoQuant, the growth in the Dolphins’ BTC holdings has slowed down in the past year and appears to be in a downward trend. Moreno believes that this negative change points to the emergence of a Bitcoin bear market. Moreno revealed that these Dolphin addresses had increased year-over-year by roughly 965,000 BTC when the BTC price hit its current all-time high around $125,000. Now that the BTC price is nearly 30% below its record high, the Bitcoin Dolphins’ balance stands at around 694,000 coins. Moreno wrote on X: This address cohort includes ETFs and Treasury companies, which have also stopped buying. More interestingly, the CryptoQuant Head of Research revealed that this investor group consists of ETF issuers and Treasury companies, which have stopped purchasing Bitcoin. According to data from SoSoValue, the US-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have posted net outflows in five out of the last six weeks. Meanwhile, BTC and crypto treasury companies have struggled in the past few months, with retail investors losing tens of billions to the hype. While there have been rarely reports of crypto treasury sell-offs, this decline in these Dolphins’ holdings tells an entirely different story. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $89,151, reflecting an over 3% decline in the past 24 hours.

Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $75.21 million in outflows on December 5, with all nine funds posting zero inflows. BlackRock’s ETHA accounted for the entire withdrawal and was the fourth consecutive day of net redemptions for Ethereum (ETH) ETFs. ETH traded…

In a not-so-surprising turn of events, the bearish orientation of the Bitcoin price has continued into the month of December, suggesting that the premier cryptocurrency could end the year in the red. Interestingly, recent on-chain data has offered insights into the likely direction of Bitcoin based on the integrity of an important price level. Active Market Participants’ Cost Basis At $82,000 In a December 5 post on the X platform, market analyst Burak Kesmeci shared an interesting outlook on the direction of the Bitcoin price. The analyst disclosed that whatever happens around the $82,000 mark could make or mar Bitcoin’s trajectory in the near term. To demonstrate why this price region is so important, Kesmeci pointed out that it appears to be the convergence point of two highly influential cost bases in Bitcoin’s history. Kesmeci revealed that the Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds have an average purchase cost of approximately $82,000. Because ETFs are one of Bitcoin’s strongest demand sources, tracking the values of their average cost-basis could serve as a good means to tell where the market stands institutionally. The crypto pundit also referenced the Bitcoin True Market Mean metric, which monitors the cost at which active investors procured their holdings—except for mined or rarely-moved BTC. Notably, in the current market cycle, Bitcoin’s active participants mostly purchased their coins around a valuation of $82,000. What Happens If $82,000 Fails? Usually, when price slips beneath any major price support, there is, in turn, an increase in overall selling pressure, as buy-side liquidity is converted to bearish momentum via losses incurred by investors. Hence, in the scenario where $82,000 fails to hold, a wave of bearish pressure is expected to ensue, as Bitcoin’s active investors try to cut their losses. However, Kesmeci expects something even more specific to follow. According to historical data, whenever Bitcoin falls beneath its active market participant cost basis, it often falls further downwards, as though it is targeting its Realized Price. At the moment, the Bitcoin Realized Price sits near $56,000 — a price level significantly beneath its investors’ average cost basis. Kesmeci therefore warned that a slip beneath $82,000 could precede Bitcoin’s sharp downturn towards $56,000. This would represent an almost 40% decline from the current price point. As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $89,310, reflecting an over 3% dip in the past 24 hours.

Industry leader Tom Lee has shared how the Ethereum price could reach $12,000 within the next few months. He based his prediction on the Bitcoin price action and how ETH could match the flagship crypto on a potential run to the upside. Tom Lee Explains How The Ethereum Price Could Rally To $12,000 Speaking at the Binance Blockchain Week, Tom Lee predicted that the Ethereum price could reach $12,000 as Bitcoin rallies to $250,000 within the next few months. He explained that ETH can reach the $12,000 target if the ETH/BTC ratio returns to its eight-year average of 0.0479. Lee described this potential rally to $12,000 as a “huge move.” Tom Lee further predicted that the Ethereum price could reach $22,000 if the ETH/BTC ratio gets to its 2021 high of 0.0873. He added that he believes Ethereum will become the future of finance and the payment rails. As such, Lee predicted that the ETH/BTC ratio could reach 0.2500, sparking an Ethereum rally to as high as $62,500. In line with this, the expert declared that ETH at $3,000 is “grossly undervalued.” Tom Lee also remarked that the bigger the base, the bigger the breakout for the Ethereum price. He noted that ETH spent years building a similar base to its current price action before the move from $90 to its previous all-time high (ATH) of $4,866. The expert added that if the pattern plays out again, the next leg could be larger than what people expect. It is worth noting that Tom Lee is the chairman of BitMine, which is the largest Ethereum treasury company. According to Strategic ETH Reserve data, the company currently holds 3.73 million ETH, which is just over 3% of the altcoin’s total supply. Lee remains bullish on the Ethereum price, despite his company holding an unrealized loss of $3.3 billion of their ETH investment. A Rally To $62,000 Is “Ambitious” Market commentator Milk Road described Tom Lee’s Ethereum price prediction of $62,000 in a few months as being ambitious. The platform stated that an ETH/BTC ratio of 0.25 has never happened. The highest it has ever gone is 0.15, and that was during the 2017 supercycle, which makes it less likely now, given that market conditions have changed. Tom Lee had based his Ethereum prediction on Bitcoin hitting $250,000, which Milk Road also described as an issue. The market commentator noted that BTC would need to surge 177% from current prices to reach this target. The last time this happened was in 2020 when it surged from $7,000 to $19,000 during the “peak mania.” Notably, BTC didn’t record a 100% gain even when the Bitcoin ETFs launched last year. At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $3,000, down over 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

ChainCatcher 消息，Bitcoin Magazine 在 X 平台发文表示，哈佛大学持有的比特币 ETF 多于其持有的谷歌股票。

Grayscale and 21Shares compete for Sui ETFs as institutional focus shifts toward altcoins beyond giants.

Grayscale and 21Shares compete for Sui ETFs as institutional focus shifts toward altcoins beyond giants.

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It has been a few weeks since the first XRP ETF debuted in the US - here's how it's going.

After months and months of building anticipation and online speculation, the second-largest altcoin joined the two market leaders in having its own exchange-traded funds tracking its performance on November 13. Here’s how XRP compares in terms of inflows and price movements in its first weeks against BTC and ETH. Bitcoin ETF Debut and Price Moves Following a decade of SEC rejections and delays at best, the US regulator finally greenlighted a bunch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024. The launch date was set on January 10, and, somewhat expectedly, the underlying asset’s price tumbled immediately in a classic sell-the-news event. BTC had risen to $48,000 at the time, but quickly dipped below $40,000. However, that short-term correction couldn’t keep the asset from rising in the following weeks. In fact, Bitcoin had charted a new all-time high within two months of well over $73,000. A sizeable portion of those gains came on the heels of the impressive ETF inflow numbers. Aside from Grayscale’s converted trust (GBTC), which was almost always in the red, most other BTC ETFs were gaining traction, especially BlackRock’s IBIT. Just a few days before BTC’s ATH, the cumulative net inflows into all ETFs skyrocketed above $1 billion (on March 12), which undoubtedly benefited the underlying asset. Overall, the Bitcoin ETFs had a highly successful debut, which has (mostly) continued ever since with over $57 billion in cumulative net inflows in less than two years. BTC also trades nearly 2x its price on the ETF debut day. ETH’s Disappointment Needless to say, ETH also dumped after the release of the ETFs tracking its performance. The debut day was July 23, 2024, and Ether went from $3,600 to under $2,200 in about two weeks. However, this wasn’t just a one-off sell-the-news event as with BTC. The ETFs couldn’t pick up the pace for months, as the Grayscale withdrawals overshadowed the minor net inflows. In fact, the Ethereum ETFs couldn’t stage an impressive inflow streak until the end of the year. ETH’s price reflected that with a massive surge from under $2,500 to over $4,000 in December 2024. Since then, the ETH ETFs have been mostly stable and positive. However, the largest altcoin’s current price is below its valuation on July 23, 2024. How Does XRP Compare? The first XRP-based ETF with 100% exposure to the asset went live on November 13. Canary Capital’s XRPC broke the 2025 record for highest trading volume on day 1. Three more such financial vehicles followed suit in the next few weeks. The total inflows are close to $900 million. There hasn’t been a single day in which the net outflows have overshadowed the net inflows, and the streak remains intact even though the demand has slowed down a bit. Yet, XRP’s price has followed the overall trend. It dumped on November 13 from over $2.50 to under $2.30 and has been unable to stage a notable recovery. Even though it rebounded from the multi-month low of $1.83 reached on November 21, it currently trades at $2.03, which is well below the debut day price. Nevertheless, the XRP ETFs have outperformed the BTC and ETH counterparts since Canary Capital’s product debuted, which should be considered as a bullish sign for the underlying asset if the inflows continue. The post The ETFs Battle: Where Does Ripple (XRP) Rank Vs. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)? appeared first on CryptoPotato.

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Shiba Inu has failed to continue its recent rally, dashing hopes of removing a zero as its exchange netflow over the last day saw an over 8% surge.

XRP price has tanked for three consecutive days, erasing the gains made earlier this week, even as the recently launched ETFs gained momentum. Ripple (XRP) token dropped to $2.03 today, Dec. 6, down by over 44% from its highest point…

XRP ETFs have established a position among the fastest-growing crypto-asset vehicles, surpassing the $1 billion milestone in under a month.

XRP ETFs' performance outshines their BTC competition.

Crypto is down again, and the drop is chewing our portfolios as we see the rise in crypto liquidations and debate on Michael Burry and his Bitcoin comments. With crypto down across major assets and liquidations climbing, we are questioning why Bitcoin is falling even while traditional markets are up. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time What deepens the discussion is how often Michael Burry skepticism on Bitcoin comes during these volatility spikes, especially when crypto is down without any direct negative catalyst. As the crypto market absorbs the latest wave of liquidations, the vibe has shifted from surprise to concern. Crypto Fear and Greed Chart All time 1y 1m 1w 24h DISCOVER: 15+ Upcoming Coinbase Listings to Watch in 2025 Another Crypto Liquidations Despite Strong Markets The strangest part of today’s liquidations is the assets contradiction: Nasdaq is up, silver is pumping, and the S&P 500 is green, yet crypto is down. And Bitcoin is shedding 3% on the day. All those above intensified the rush of liquidations, creating a cascade that reminded many of earlier crypto shakeouts. Right now, Bitcoin briefly fell toward the $89,000 area, distancing itself from the October high and adding pressure just as we hoped for stabilization. Earlier in the day, bullish PCE data sparked a sharp jump in BTC and ETH, but the momentum evaporated fast. Within 30 minutes, nearly $100 million in long positions vanished in fresh crypto liquidations. The total has now climbed above $414 million for this session alone. (source – Liquidation Data, Coinglass) Looking back to the October 10 flash crash, the scale becomes clearer as that single day saw a staggering $19 billion liquidated as Bitcoin plunged from $126,000 to $110,000. Since the disastrous event, waves of follow-up selling have cleared out more than $637 million in additional positions. Crypto is down feels like an understatement. However, despite the turbulence, the total crypto market cap still hovers near $3.1 trillion, rebounding from a low critical level of $2.9 trillion. These levels often mark turning points, though crypto liquidations prolong volatility and weaken confidence. (source – Total Crypto Market Cap, TradingView) DISCOVER: 16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2025 Michael Burry Bitcoin Skepticism Comes as Crypto Is Down In his first interview in more than ten years, Michael Burry criticism is violent. Burry compared Bitcoin to a tulip bulb, claiming it’s worthless and vulnerable to crime. He drew the Bitcoin comparison from gold, which he has viewed as a stable store of value since 2005. His bearish stance is shifting the vibe at a moment when crypto is down, and sentiment already feels fragile. Michael Burry of The Big Short fame gives first interview in over 10 years and says, “Bitcoin is not worth anything. It’s the tulip bulb of our time.” pic.twitter.com/ge1zteSVqS — Documenting ₿itcoin (@DocumentingBTC) December 4, 2025 Not just Bitcoin, Michael Burry predicts a bigger crash, worse than the dot-com bust, citing overstretched valuations and mounting consumer debt. His short positions in Nvidia, Tesla, and Palantir, along with his fund deregistration, bring debate over if markets have grown too euphoric. But critics argue that these companies remain profitable. Countering the gloom is Samuel Benner’s 1875 cycle chart. It labeled 2023 as a hardship year and a strong time to accumulate risk assets, including crypto(if it was available during his time), with a projected market top in 2026. Even now, as crypto is down, the pattern shows opportunity, a year away from collapse, if it is to collapse. Benner 1875 cycle chart And so, as the market waits, crypto is down, and liquidations continue, but experienced cycle traders insist recovery often begins right where fear peaks, and where traders least expect it. This Saturday, enjoy the weekend, touch grass, and decorate the Christmas tree, cause Santa Claus is coming to town. DISCOVER: 10+ Next Crypto to 100X In 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates 6 hours ago XRP Price Prediction: Investor Fear Hits Highest Since October — What’s Going On? By Akiyama Felix Social sentiment toward XRP has dropped to its lowest point since October, pushing it back into what Santiment calls the “fear zone.” With the market wobbling, this shift has people questioning where XRP is really headed next. But Santiment also points out something important. Historically, when sentiment gets this low, XRP has often followed with a strong rally. So while uncertainty is high, this kind of fear has been the setup for major reversals in the past. (Source: Santiment) The last time we saw sentiment this bearish was on November 21, and XRP shot up 22 percent over the next three days. Then greed kicked in, and the rally stalled. Right now, things look very similar to how they did two weeks ago, and another opportunity may be forming. Read the full story here. 13 hours ago SUI Crypto ETF With 2x Leverage Green Lighted by SEC: Bitcoin Layer-2 Next? By Akiyama Felix The SEC’s approval of the new 2x leveraged SUI Crypto ETF landed with good timing. Right when the market seems to crave the next regulatory surprise. This green light gives SUI another push into the institutional spotlight, and the arrival of a leveraged crypto ETF on Nasdaq gives traditional investors a way to ride SUI’s daily moves without touching the token itself. The hammer also hits a sign that regulators are warming up to altcoin ETFs after months of approvals across the crypto market, and it adds fuel to the growing Sui’s efficient network. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Read the full story here. 13 hours ago Hawk Tuah Girl Crypto Coin: The Aftermath By Akiyama Felix Is the Hawk Tuah girl Crypto coin making a comeback? Hailey Welch, the viral “Hawk Tuah” star whose 2024 catchphrase became internet currency, is now facing a very real legal one. In case you don’t remember: Welch ran a crypto rugpull scam After stealing millions from her followers, she took the road Actually, it wasn’t even millions. She maybe gotten a few hundred thousand, which ain’t bad, but it destroyed her “career” as a result. Meanwhile, there’s a new development with Welch being added to a federal class action lawsuit alleging she played a key promotional role in the failed HAWK token. Read the full story here. 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A newly introduced bill in Indiana would require public retirement programs to offer Bitcoin-related investment options and would also limit how much power local governments have to restrict the use of digital assets.The proposal was filed on Thursday by State Representative Kyle Pierce, a Republican from Anderson. Known as House Bill 1042, the legislation was presented during a meeting of the House Financial Institutions Committee.It focuses on giving public workers access to cryptocurrency investments while setting clear legal boundaries around digital asset use, custody, payments, and mining.Indiana Targets First-in-the-Nation Mandate for Bitcoin in Public PensionsUnder the bill, administrators of several state-run retirement and savings plans would be required to include cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds as standard investment choices.It would also permit certain public pension funds to invest directly in crypto-linked ETFs and give the state treasurer authority to place funds from specific accounts into stablecoin-based ETFs.Pierce said the bill is designed to give Indiana residents more financial flexibility as digital assets become a larger part of the broader economy. He added that the legislation is intended to balance investment choice with regulatory guardrails while allowing the state to explore potential government use of blockchain technology through pilot programs.Source: Indiana House RepublicansThe legislation goes beyond retirement investing and takes aim at local regulation. Cities and counties would be prohibited from passing rules that place “unreasonable” limits on digital assets if similar rules do not apply to traditional financial activity.That protection would extend to crypto payments, private ownership of digital wallets, and mining operations.The bill adds clear safeguards for self-custody. It states that private digital asset keys could only be demanded through a court order and only when no other legal method of access is available. It would also prevent local governments from zoning out mining facilities from industrial zones and would protect properly zoned residential mining activity.If enacted, Indiana would become the first state in the country to require publicly managed retirement programs to provide Bitcoin exposure as a standard option. While some states permit limited crypto investment flexibility, none currently mandate it.U.S. States Expand Crypto Access in Pensions, Payments, and Property LawsOther states have taken related but narrower steps. Oklahoma passed a law in 2024 protecting residents’ right to hold crypto in self-custody wallets and blocking special taxes on Bitcoin transactions.In 2025, Kentucky followed by formally recognizing self-custody as a protected property right. Wyoming has also approved laws that allow public pension funds to invest in digital assets.Elsewhere, Arizona introduced legislation that would allow Bitcoin ETFs in retirement accounts, while Florida outlined legal pathways for holding digital assets through ETFs in certain state funds. Arizona’s push to integrate digital assets into state financial infrastructure is nearing a critical milestone. #Arizona #Bitcoinhttps://t.co/jNb7UnYvX1— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) April 18, 2025 Indiana’s proposal stands apart by making crypto ETF access a requirement rather than a choice.Momentum around crypto-linked retirement exposure continues to build nationwide. In August, Michigan’s state retirement system tripled its Bitcoin ETF holdings to 300,000 shares, valued at about $11.4 million, according to regulatory filings. The State of Michigan Retirement System has increased its exposure to Bitcoin, tripling its holdings in the @ARKInvest 21Shares Bitcoin ETF.#Michigan #Bitcoinhttps://t.co/lUxWycmp4A— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 6, 2025 The fund also holds roughly $13.6 million in Ethereum through the Grayscale Ethereum Trust. Wisconsin’s state investment board has also disclosed more than $387 million in Bitcoin ETF exposure.States are also widening their use of digital assets outside of investing. In September, Ohio finalized plans to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for official state payments.In October, California updated its Unclaimed Property Law to ensure dormant crypto is not automatically converted into cash when transferred to state custody. California has become the first US state to formally protect unclaimed crypto from being forcibly converted to cash.#California #Bitcoinhttps://t.co/PoV40lmZi9— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) October 14, 2025 New York City has taken its own steps by setting up a municipal Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain. The move followed an executive order from Mayor Eric Adams aimed at coordinating crypto policy and encouraging blockchain development. Bitcoin NYC Mayor Adams established the “nation’s first-ever” municipal office for crypto and blockchain to position the city as the global crypto hub.#EricAdams #NYCMayor #CryptoOfficehttps://t.co/oVEBRTRp5y— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) October 15, 2025 At the federal level, broader regulatory efforts are also underway. Lawmakers are preparing new frameworks that could shape how states approach crypto policy, including updated guidance on 401(k) crypto exposure expected in 2026.The post Indiana Bill Would Mandate Bitcoin in Pensions and Shield Self-Custody Rights appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto market has resumed its modest correction, losing around $150 billion since the mid-week peak of almost $3.3 trillion. Ripple’s native token has not been spared, even though the spot XRP ETFs have been on an impressive streak ever since the first one hit the US markets in mid-November. Nevertheless, it continues to struggle and dipped to $2.00 yesterday, a crucial support level that has held up its decline for the past few weeks. With the overall momentum still slightly bearish, we asked ChatGPT for its perspective on the week ahead and whether XRP can stage a notable recovery or the $2.00 support will finally give way. The Warning Signs After outlining the significance of the $2.00 support as well, ChatGPT noted that a drop below that level could lead to a subsequent retreat to the next major line of defense at $1.90. Such a move is possible due to declining trading volume and recent behavior by whales. Recall that these large market participants began a substantial sell-off in October, which has only intensified since then. More recently, they offloaded 150,000,000 XRP in the span of just two days earlier this week, as reported by CryptoPotato. ChatGPT also mentioned the BTC dominance, which could spell trouble for larger-cap altcoins if it continues to increase. The metric had dipped below 56% (on CoinGecko) a few months back, but holds strong above 57% as of press time. The Bull Case In contrast, OpenAI’s solution said technical momentum indicators, such as the RSI and MACD, show that XRP has entered “short-term oversold conditions, which often precede a corrective bounce.” Nevertheless, it admitted that the overall structure remains fragile, and this could be another repeat of the mid-week pump to $2.20 and the subsequent correction to just over $2.00. However, ChatGPT said XRP’s sentiment could turn bullish if the ETF inflows return to the heights from the first few weeks after their launch. Although they are still in the green, the demand for the financial vehicles has slowed, as evidenced by the declining inflows in the past five days. XRP ETF Inflows Dec 6. Source: SoSoValue Additionally, XRP could benefit from a market-wide relief rally in the following week, but it will most likely remain sideways between $1.98 and $2.12, said ChatGPT. In its bull case, the AI platform outlined $2.25 as the upper boundary for a surge, but admitted that this would require a strong bounce from $2.00 aligned with sizeable inflows into the ETFs. The post Ripple Price Struggles at $2: AI With Worrying XRP Predictions for Week Ahead appeared first on CryptoPotato.

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ChainCatcher 消息，据 Decrypt 报道，印第安纳州一位议员于周四提出一项立法，旨在扩大该州储户获取数字资产的渠道，同时阻止地方政府制定可能限制加密货币使用的规则。该法案要求公务员使用的退休和储蓄计划必须提供加密货币 ETF 作为投资选项。此外，该法案还要求限制地方政府制定“不合理地”限制数字资产在支付、加密货币挖矿或个人自行保护数字资产方面的使用的规则。该法案已提交印第安纳州众议院金融机构委员会。

ChainCatcher 消息，根据 SoSoValue 数据，比特币现货 ETF 总净流入 5478.96 万美元。昨日单日净流入最多的比特币现货 ETF 为 Ark Invest 和 21Shares 的 ETF ARKB，单日净流入为 4279.38 万美元，目前 ARKB 历史总净流入达 17.5 亿美元。其次为富达 (Fidelity） ETF FBTC，单日净流入为 2728.84 万美元，目前 FBTC 历史总净流入达 120.91 亿美元。昨日单日净流出最多的比特币现货 ETF 为贝莱德 (Blackrock） ETF IBIT，单日净流出为 3249.28 万美元，目前...

Following the launch of spot XRP ETFs, conversations around whether XRP could face a supply shock have gained momentum. This renewed interest has intensified on the back of a drop in exchange reserves on platforms like Binance.Visit Website

XRP researcher Ripple Bull Winkle has stressed that new XRP ETFs will require millions of XRP to meet demand. In his commentary, he argued that the public “won’t realize what happened until it’s too late”.Visit Website

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ChainCatcher 消息，根据 SoSoValue 数据，XRP 现货 ETF 总净流入 1,023 万美元。 单日净流入最多的 XRP 现货 ETF 为 Canary XRP ETF XRPC，单日净流入为 497 万美元，目前 XRPC 历史总净流入达 3.64 亿美元。其次为 Bitwise XRP ETF XRP，单日净流入为 227 万美元，目前 XRP 历史总净流入达 1.87 亿美元。截至发稿前，XRP 现货 ETF 总资产净值为 8.61 亿美元，XRP...

Vanguard’s SOL ETF - Betting on fundamentals amid volatility?

Vanguard’s SOL ETF - Betting on fundamentals amid volatility?

ChainCatcher 消息，据官方文件，灰度投资 (Grayscale) 于 2025 年 12 月 5 日向美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 提交了 S-1 注册声明，申请推出 Grayscale Sui Trust (SUI) ETF 产品。

Brad Garlinghouse argues that Bitcoin has yet to realise its full bullishness this cycle, and with it, bullish XRP price predictions may still be on track. Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week 2025, he dismissed the current bearish mood around crypto as temporary and completely out of sync with the fundamentals supporting the market.2026 has the potential to be “the most bullish year in crypto yet,” with institutions paving the way for a $180,000 Bitcoin. BREAKING:RIPPLE $XRP CEO BRAD GARLINGHOUSE PREDICTS BITCOIN WILL HIT $180,000 BY THE END OF 2026. pic.twitter.com/uIRgKm7zIr— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) December 3, 2025 The pro-crypto regulatory shift in the U.S. has unlocked one-fifth of global GDP, with institutional-level demand only just being tapped into with the introduction of ETFs. And they have only just permeated the mainstream with traditional asset manager giants outside of digital-native firms playing “catch-up,” introducing their vast clientele. Garlinghouse rejects the idea that ETF demand has peaked, noting the few crypto offerings represent just 1–2% of all ETF assets, a tiny fraction that leaves enormous upside.XRP is a standout beneficiary with steps towards regulation, like the GENIUS stablecoin Act, paving the way for its infrastructure, like stablecoins, to become mainstream. Ripple’s stablecoin approvals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai reinforce that point; stablecoins are no longer experimental, they’re becoming embedded in real financial systems.XRP Price Prediction: How High Can XRP go in 2026?December is shaping a strong launchpad into 2026 with a strong confluence of support laying the groundwork for a 4-month descending channel breakout. The lower boundary of this consolidation is about to be retested, aligning with the level that has provided a firm bottom market throughout the bullish phase of the market cycle at $1.90.A strong technical setup for a launchpad, and momentum indicators could support it. XRP USD 1-day chart, descending channel. Source: TradingView.While its most recent attempt has ended in rejection, the RSI is now testing the 50 neutral line after weeks in deep oversold territory. Strength is building towards a bullish shift. While the MACD verges on a death cross below the signal line, it may prove short-lived as XRP nears the confluence zone.The key breakout threshold lies at $2.70, a former strong support level that recently flipped to resistance. Reclaiming this zone could confirm a breakout targeting an 80% upside move to $3.70.And with further U.S. interest rate easing expected into and growing institutional involvement, the setup could extend much higher, eyeing $5 in the approach of past all-time highs for a 150% run.SUBBD: Strong Fundamentals at Their EarliestWith market conditions shaping up for a 2026 bull run, capital is rotating into the next high-upside contender, and increasingly, SUBBD ($SUBBD).Positioned as an AI-powered content platform, SUBBD is redefining the $85 billion subscriber economy by giving creators true ownership and fans genuine access. Never miss a sale again.As a top creator, your audience is global. It's just not possible to cater to everyone – you can't be online 24/7 That's where your personal AI Assistant comes in, to handle requests and secure payments. Sleep peacefully knowing you're making money… pic.twitter.com/ju9VjLBmea— SUBBD (@SUBBDofficial) March 26, 2025 By cutting out the middlemen, $SUBDD puts control back in the hands of those who create real value. Creators can monetize directly, while fans gain access to exclusive content, early releases, and meaningful interactions through token-gated perks. The concept is already gaining traction. $SUBBD nears $1.4 million in presale, as investors back the shift toward a decentralized creator economy.With SUBBD, both sides of the community win — creators earn more, and fans get closer while embracing the decentralization use cases crypto was built for.Visit the Official SUBBD Website HereThe post XRP Price Prediction: Ripple CEO Says Bitcoin Will Double by 2026 – How High Can XRP Go? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin is currently holding the fort above $91k after a prolonged downturn sent the world’s favourite crypto down to a seven-month low of $82,000 by November 21, not long after Bitcoin notched a new all-time high (ATH) of $126,080 on October 6.The wider crypto market jumped 6% yesterday, lifting total capitalization to about $3.24 trillion. Today, momentum has cooled with a near 2% drop to $3.18 trillion. Bulls remain optimistic that this pause is consolidation, not capitulation.Additionally, with crypto entering maturity, Bitcoin dominance is generally falling, indicating that the next substantial bull market may well be powered by altcoins. With that in mind, here’s why XRP, Solana, and Pepe are the best crypto to buy right now.XRP ($XRP): Transforming Global Cross-Border PaymentsRipple’s XRP ($XRP) continues to dominate the international value-transfer niche thanks to its fast settlement speeds and minimal fees. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) serves as Ripple’s answer to slow, expensive legacy systems like SWIFT.Major institutions, including the UN Capital Development Fund and U.S. government agencies, have highlighted the XRPL’s utility, while Ripple’s expanding network of fintech partners has helped XRP secure its position as the third-largest non-stablecoin, now capitalizing over $124 billion.Ripple’s rollout of RLUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin, marks a strategic move to capture the next generation of global payments infrastructure. Every RLUSD transaction burns a small amount of XRP, gradually reducing supply and reinforcing XRP’s long-term value proposition.Following the resolution of its five-year legal battle with the SEC, XRP rallied to a July high of $3.65. Its current price near $2.09 represents a 43% retracement, but indicators suggest resilience. Furthermore, the relative strength index (RSI) sits at 36, indicating the token is likely to conclude today’s -2.8% selloff over the weekend and swing back into green. The recent introduction of nine U.S.-based XRP ETFs is expected to accelerate institutional inflows throughout the holiday season. Additional ETF approvals may follow, and if Congress successfully passes comprehensive crypto legislation before year-end, XRP could target $15 or more by 2026.Solana (SOL): The Speed Leader Closing In on a Potential $1,200 TargetSolana ($SOL) has cemented itself as a top-tier smart-contract network, prized for its lightning-fast transactions and low fees. With a market cap surpassing $76 billion and almost $9 billion in total value locked across its DeFi protocols, Solana remains Ethereum’s most formidable competitor.New Solana spot ETFs from Grayscale and Bitwise, launched late last month, could open the door to significant capital inflows, echoing earlier institutional waves that propelled Bitcoin and Ethereum to new heights.After dipping near $100 earlier this year, SOL now trades around $136, holding firm at a critical support zone. A bullish flag pattern has taken shape since mid-September, signaling a potential breakout. The next major resistance sits near $250; a decisive move above that level could propel SOL beyond its prior ATH of $293.31, with a 4x up to $1,200 emerging as an ambitious yet attainable stretch target if the festive season turns into a bull market.At the same time, Solana has become a leading hub for Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, with giants like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton choosing the network to deploy tokenized financial products.Pepe (PEPE): The Internet’s Favorite Frog Prepares for a Potential UpswingLaunched in April 2023, Pepe ($PEPE) quickly rose through the meme-token ranks, capitalizing on the global popularity of Matt Furie’s iconic character. Now boasting a market cap above $1.9 billion, PEPE enjoys an unmatched cultural presence, amplified when Elon Musk briefly switched his X profile picture to a Pepe meme, fueling speculation about his meme coin interests. Musk is publicly known to hold Bitcoin and Dogecoin.Currently priced near $0.000004554, PEPE sits roughly 84% below its late-2024 high of $0.00002803 after a quiet summer and subdued fourth quarter.Its RSI is now around 45, which indicates the token is neither overbought nor oversold and has plenty of headroom for further gains over the weekend.With the token hovering near its lowest valuation in nearly two years, PEPE offers traders a high-upside entry point ahead of the next major market run. Clearer U.S. regulatory guidance could revive risk appetite and fuel a meme coin gold rush, potentially giving PEPE the momentum to retest its all-time high before year-end.Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER): A Meme-Powered Bitcoin Layer-2 Built for 2026 and BeyondOne emerging project generating buzz ahead of 2026 is Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a Bitcoin layer-2 solution wrapped in meme-culture branding. Despite its playful façade, HYPER targets real technical improvements with high-speed throughput, ultra-low fees, and smart-contract functionality.Developed using the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), HYPER features decentralized governance and a Canonical Bridge designed for seamless Bitcoin movement across multiple chains.The presale has already raised around $29 million, and prominent analyst Borch Crypto forecasts the token could surge up to 100× upon exchange listing. A recent Coinsult audit revealed zero contract vulnerabilities, boosting investor confidence. HYPER tokens power transaction fees, governance, and staking, with presale users able to earn up to 40% APY.With the project’s full platform release planned for 2026, both seasoned Bitcoin users and newcomers have the chance to position themselves early in what may evolve into a major enhancement of Bitcoin’s utility landscape.Visit the official presale website or follow Bitcoin Hyper on X and Telegram for more information.Visit the Official Website HereThe post Best Crypto to Buy Today 5 December – XRP, Solana, PEPE appeared first on Cryptonews.

The newest iteration of Alibaba’s so-called “ChatGPT rival,” Qwen3-MAX, has rolled out fresh AI-driven price forecasts for XRP, Cardano, and Dogecoin as the month draws to a close. The model warns that all three cryptocurrencies could experience heightened turbulence over the coming weeks, with major moves possible in either direction.Below are Qwen3-MAX’s two-track predictions showing both the potential upside and the risks each asset may face throughout December.XRP (XRP): Alibaba AI Sees Either a Drop to $0.15 or a Run Toward $10 by Year-EndIn its pessimistic projection, Alibaba’s model suggests Ripple’s XRP ($XRP) could retreat from its current $2.06 level to around $0.15, a drop of roughly 93%, should bearish sentiment continue dominating the market.Source: Alibaba Such a correction would contrast sharply with XRP’s powerful performance earlier this year, when the token soared to a new seven-year high of $3.65 in July following Ripple’s pivotal legal win over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Throughout most of 2025, XRP has hovered between $2 and $3. Its relative strength index (RSI) now sits at a neutral 37 and is downtrending as traders cash in on profits today from a brief price bounce yesterday.However, Alibaba’s bullish outlook paints a very different picture, one in which XRP surges 385% to touch $10 before New Year’s Eve, almost tripling its all-time high.The recent debut of nine U.S. spot XRP ETFs could fuel a wave of institutional interest this holiday season, echoing the early inflows seen when Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs first launched.More ETF approvals are anticipated in the coming months, increasing the probability that 2026 becomes a transformative year for XRP. Investors who accumulate now may find themselves well-positioned ahead of that shift.Cardano (ADA): Alibaba Predicts a Potential 2,274% Explosion in DecemberCardano ($ADA) remains one of the most academically rigorous and research-driven blockchain ecosystems. Launched by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson, the network prioritizes peer-reviewed development, security, scalability, and long-term sustainability.With a market cap exceeding $15.6 billion and more than $189 million in TVL, Cardano continues to stand out among layer-1 networks thanks to its active development community and expanding suite of decentralized applications.According to Alibaba AI, ADA could surge to approximately $10 by early 2026, an extraordinary 2,274% climb from its current price at $0.4212 and more than triple its 2021 peak of $3.09.Analysts note that Cardano’s carefully paced upgrades and robust fundamentals could position it as a major winner in the next DeFi-centric bull cycle.Still, Alibaba’s bearish prediction warns that ADA could slip toward $0.10 if macro weakness worsens, representing a downside of just over 76% from today’s price.Dogecoin (DOGE): Alibaba AI Targets $2.50 in Moonshot Scenario and $0.02 in Potential CollapseDogecoin ($DOGE), initially created in 2013 as a parody of the crypto boom, now accounts for roughly $21.7 billion in market value, representing nearly half of the $45.8 billion meme-coin sector.The token formed several bullish chart setups in late summer and early autumn, but momentum has since cooled. In Alibaba’s more negative scenario, DOGE could sink to $0.02, a drop of about 86% from its current price of $0.1387.Dogecoin’s all-time high of $0.7316 came during the retail-driven mania of 2021, and its long-discussed $1 milestone remains elusive. Yet Alibaba’s bullish case suggests DOGE could actually rally 1,700% to $2.50, or 18x its current price.Meanwhile, real-world adoption continues to grow: Tesla accepts DOGE for merchandise, and payment platforms including PayPal and Revolut support DOGE transactions.Maxi Doge (MAXI): A Rapidly Emerging Meme Coin Overlooked by Alibaba’s ForecastsWhile Alibaba AI highlights the upside potential for major blue-chip cryptocurrencies, early-stage presale tokens potentially deliver far larger percentage gains. One fast-growing contender is Maxi Doge ($MAXI), which has already brought in nearly $4.3 million as it positions itself as the next breakout Doge-themed meme coin.MAXI’s narrative follows Maxi Doge, a canine crypto bro and degen distant relative to the original Dogecoin. Maxi is obsessed with lifting weights, trading meme coins with 1,000x leverage, and cultivating a degen community across social media to help him usurp Dogecoin’s throne.As an ERC-20 token, MAXI benefits from Ethereum’s energy-efficient proof-of-stake network and its massive developer ecosystem, advantages that Dogecoin’s older Bitcoin-style proof-of-work consensus mechanism does not offer. The ongoing presale includes staking rewards of up to 72% APY, although yields decrease as more participants join in.MAXI is currently priced at $0.0002715 in its active presale phase, with automated price increases scheduled in upcoming rounds. Buyers can participate using MetaMask or Best Wallet.Dogecoin stands no chance!Stay updated through Maxi Doge’s official X and Telegram pages.Visit the Official Website HereThe post China’s Alibaba AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Cardano, Dogecoin by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Grayscale files for a surprise altcoin spot ETF, signaling a major shift in institutional crypto investment beyond BTC and ETH. Discover market implications. The post Grayscale Shakes Up Crypto Market with Surprise Altcoin Spot ETF Application appeared first on...

The “infinite money glitch” of the corporate Bitcoin treasury has stalled. For much of this market cycle, the trade was simple: stock in companies holding Bitcoin traded at a massive premium to the underlying Net Asset Value (NAV). This allowed firms to issue expensive equity to buy cheaper coins, thereby accretively increasing Bitcoin per share. It was a flywheel of financial engineering that relied on one crucial input: a persistent equity premium. Why Bitcoin treasury company premiums evaporated However, that input is gone amid Bitcoin’s recent price struggles. Data from Glassnode shows that BTC’s price has slipped below the 0.75 quantile since mid-November, leaving more than a quarter of its circulating supply sitting at an unrealized loss. Bitcoin Price Risk Indicator (Source: Glassnode) Considering this, companies in the Bitcoin Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) basket, a sector with a roughly $68.3 billion market capitalization, are down 27% over the last month and nearly 41% over three months, according to Artemis data. In contrast, Bitcoin itself has drawn down roughly 13% and 16% over the same periods. The “high beta” promise of these equities has held, but strictly to the downside. As a result, the mechanism has become broken. The premium to NAV, which once justified the aggressive issuance strategies of firms like MicroStrategy (now known as Strategy) and Metaplanet, has largely evaporated. At the same time, the majority of the sector now trades near or below 1.0x “mNAV” (market value adjusted for debt). When the premium flips to a discount, issuing shares to buy Bitcoin becomes value-destructive rather than accretive. So, for this sector to evolve from a basket of distressed proxies back into a premium asset class, the market requires more than a simple price bounce. A structural repair across price, liquidity, and governance is needed. Clearing the underwater cost basis The first hurdle is purely mathematical. A reflexive bounce in Bitcoin’s price is insufficient to restart the issuance engines, as the cost basis for the sector’s late entrants is perilously high. The Artemis data reveals a bifurcation in the market. While early adopters sit on cushions of profit, the newer wave of treasury companies is underwater. Galaxy Research noted that several BTC DATs, including Metaplanet and Nakamoto (NAKA), aggressively built their positions, with average Bitcoin cost bases exceeding $107,000. With spot prices currently languishing in the low-$90,000s, these firms are managing significant mark-to-market losses. Bitcoin Treasury Companies Profit and Loss (Source: Galaxy Digital) This creates a severe narrative drag. When a treasury trades well above its cost basis, the market treats it as a compounder of capital managed by visionary allocators. When it trades below, the market treats it as a distressed holding company. The leverage inherent in the model, which Galaxy identifies as price leverage, issuance leverage, and financial leverage, magnifies this pain. Nakamoto, for instance, has collapsed more than 38% in a month and over 83% in three months, behaving less like a structural proxy and more like a distressed small-cap. For premiums to re-expand, Bitcoin must not only recover; it must sustain levels meaningfully above these $107,000 high-water marks. Only then can balance sheets be repaired enough to convince investors that “Bitcoin-per-share” is a growing asset rather than a liability requiring management. The return of leverage demand The second requirement is a shift in market psychology regarding leverage. The collapse in DAT valuations signals that equity investors are currently rejecting “unsecured leverage.” In its analysis, Galaxy framed the DAT sector as a capital markets native solution for high-beta exposure. Essentially, this is a way for funds to express a convex view on Bitcoin without touching the derivatives market. However, in the current risk-off environment, that convexity is working in reverse. As long as spot ETF flows remain soft and perpetual futures open interest remains depressed, there is limited appetite for additional leverage via equities. Indeed, data from CryptoQuant shows average weekly spot and futures volumes falling by another 204,000 BTC to roughly 320,000 BTC, a level consistent with cycle-low liquidity. Bitcoin Trading Volume (Source: CryptoQuant) As a result, the market turnover has stalled, and positioning has become defensive. Considering this, an institutional investor is mathematically better off holding a spot ETF like BlackRock’s IBIT if a DAT trades at 0.9x NAV. This is because the ETF offers 1.0x exposure with lower fees, tighter spreads, and zero execution risk or corporate overhead. So, for the DAT premium to exist, the market must be in a “risk-on” mode, where investors are actively seeking volatility arbitrage offered by companies like MicroStrategy. Data from Artemis confirms this “levered spot” punishment. With MicroStrategy down roughly 30% over the past month, versus Bitcoin’s 13% drop, the market is pricing in the fragility of the model rather than its optionality. For the premium to return, derivatives metrics such as funding rates and open interest must signal a renewed appetite for risk that standard ETFs cannot satisfy. From offense to defense The era of “print stock, buy BTC” at any price is over. To regain investor trust, corporate boards must pivot from aggressive accumulation to a focus on balance sheet defense. In early 2025, the market rewarded blind accumulation. Now, it demands survivability. MicroStrategy’s recent move to raise approximately $1.44 billion in cash reserves is a leading indicator of this regime change. This capital is intended to cover coupon and dividend commitments, effectively building a fortress balance sheet capable of withstanding a prolonged bear market without forced selling. This shift from “discount-avoidance” to “premium-justification” is critical. Industry experts had warned that the DAT model is vulnerable to premium collapses. Now that the collapse is here, boards must demonstrate that future issuance will be disciplined and tied to clear value-creation thresholds. If investors believe that new capital will be deployed prudently, like protecting downside rather than chasing the top, the mNAV multiple may expand again. Concentration and indexation Finally, the market must grapple with the overwhelming concentration risk within the DAT sector. Available data shows that MicroStrategy alone controls more than 80% of the Bitcoin held by the DAT sector and accounts for roughly 72% of the category’s total market capitalization. This means that the fate of the entire asset class is inextricably linked to MicroStrategy’s specific liquidity dynamics and index status. Moreover, the pending MSCI consultation on whether to restrict “digital asset treasury companies” from major indices is the sword of Damocles hanging over the trade. If MicroStrategy retains its index status, passive buying from benchmark-tracking funds can mechanically re-inflate its premium, dragging the rest of the basket upward. However, if it is excluded, the mechanical bid disappears, and the sector risks becoming a collection of closed-end funds that trade permanently at a discount to their underlying holdings. 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Bitcoin is bleeding. Are record outflows from the BlackRock ETF just a rough patch — or a harbinger of a tougher 2026?

Bitcoin slipped back under $90,000 as leverage unwound, ETF flows dried up, and traders braced for U.S. inflation data. A wave of long liquidations, macro tension, and cautious positioning drove the decline, leaving BTC at a critical support zone....

Bitcoin is now trading near $89,000 after slipping under $90,000 again, and most large-cap tokens are lower on the day, which keeps the Crypto Fear & Greed Index around 25 and indicates that anxiety has eased only slightly from last week while conviction remains thin and easily shaken by routine headlines.The seasonal “Santa Claus rally” enters the conversation each December because equity desks track a tendency for late-month strength, yet for digital assets, the calendar effect only matters when liquidity and positioning are prepared to carry bids across sessions rather than fade into the close, which is not the profile this market has shown in recent days.Bitcoin Price (Source: CoinMarketCap)Seasonality Needs More Than A CalendarIf a holiday lift is going to matter for crypto, order-book depth on the largest spot pairs needs to rebuild into and after the United States session so that routine headline flurries do not push price through thin ladders, and spreads need to remain tight during moderate selling so execution costs do not sap appetite for adding risk late in the day.Derivatives should confirm the shift with funding that moderates without relying on squeeze-driven bursts and with a futures basis that settles toward neutral rather than flipping repeatedly, because those signs show that leverage is resetting in a controlled way.Flows then complete the picture when creations for spot Bitcoin products appear in a steady run instead of one-off prints and when net stablecoin issuance turns higher for more than a session or two, since those patterns show new dollars entering rather than the same capital recycling through a narrower set of venues. Strategy Wrapped pic.twitter.com/wcIucX0RpT— Strategy (@Strategy) December 5, 2025 Triggers That Could Decide DecemberMacro drivers still shape the path into year-end because a firm dollar and higher yields have repeatedly leaned on risk assets, meaning that softer rate expectations would remove a headwind, while any renewed hawkish tone would keep bids cautious and push market makers to carry less inventory through event windows.Rotation beyond Bitcoin usually follows improved depth in the leader rather than leading it, so a healthier backdrop would show advances broadening from Bitcoin into larger caps only after order books thicken and funding calms.For desks that watch sentiment, the index near 25 says fear dominates, yet not at the extreme levels seen earlier, which can allow short-lived rebounds on quiet days.But a durable turn requires evidence that arrives together rather than piecemeal, including deeper books through the U.S. close, steadier funding and basis across multiple sessions, a visible run of ETF creations, and a rise in net stablecoin supply that survives beyond a single headline cycle.If those pieces align, the case for a December lift improves, and the seasonal story becomes a tailwind rather than a distraction, while in their absence, the market remains one adverse policy remark or liquidity wobble away from another test of support.The post Why This Santa Claus Rally Setup Leaves Bitcoin One Shock Away From Support Retest appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP is showing one of the clearest splits in crypto this quarter between what people say and what they do with their money. Social data tracking bullish and bearish commentary indicates that the mood around the asset has entered a new Fear zone, even as the XRP Ledger (XRPL) logs its most active stretch of 2025 and regulated products continue to attract inflows. The split recalls late November, when a similar spike in retail pessimism preceded a brief rebound. However, the current backdrop features heavier selling pressure and larger flows through institutional channels, widening the gap between user sentiment and observable market activity. Sentiment slumps as XRPL activity climbs Data from Santiment shows that XRP entered a Fear zone this week, marking the second time in three weeks that bearish commentary has outweighed bullish discussion by an abnormal margin. XRP’s Social Sentiment (Source: Santiment) The shift follows a 31% price decline over the past two months, which pushed the token to as low as $2 before its recovery to $2.15. This period triggered the sharpest negative sentiment reading since Nov. 21 and also coincided with a short-lived recovery. At the same time, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is recording a rise in transactional intensity. On-chain data from CryptoQuant showed that on Dec. 2, the network’s velocity metric reached 0.0324, its highest level this year. XRP Ledger (XRPL) Velocity. (Source: CryptoQuant) Velocity measures how frequently units of an asset move between addresses, offering a gauge of turnover rather than supply. Elevated readings generally reflect active markets in which coins circulate rapidly rather than sitting in long-term storage. In declining markets, high velocity can appear during periods when holders move coins to exchanges. It can also signal that liquidity providers and larger participants are absorbing supply as valuations reset. Regardless of motive, the metric shows that XRP is being used at a faster rate than earlier in the year, with 2025 shaping up to be one of the network’s most active periods. ETF flows tilt toward XRP While retail commentary has turned negative, fund flows into spot exchange-traded products have moved in the opposite direction. Per SoSoValue ETF data, XRP products added roughly $12.84 million on Dec. 4. Solana products drew about $4.59 million. XRP ETF Daily Inflow Since Launch (Source: Santiment) Over the same window, Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of approximately $194.64 million, and Ethereum products shed around $41.57 million. The pattern aligns with a rotation that has developed over the past several weeks, during which inflows have shifted toward mid-cap assets even as benchmarks lag. As a result, XRP ETFs have seen inflows of about $887 million since launch, making it the strongest performing crypto ETF relative to peers. The move does not necessarily indicate a structural shift, but the contrast with social sentiment is notable. Retail commentary remains dominated by concerns around price performance, while ETF investors—who often operate under defined mandates and longer horizons—continue to allocate through regulated channels. The overlap between rising velocity and steady ETF interest suggests that institutional exposures have not weakened despite the drawdown. Ripple extends market footprint Undergirding this institutional bid is a structural shift in Ripple’s business model. On Dec. 4, the company stated that it has deployed nearly $4 billion in 2025 across a series of acquisitions designed to pivot XRP from a speculative asset to a settlement utility for corporate finance. The firm’s strategy appears to be the vertical integration of value transfer. The $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury attempts to insert digital asset rails directly into existing corporate cash management workflows. This is supported by the purchase of Rail for stablecoin payment routing and Palisade for institutional-grade custody. Perhaps most significant for market structure is the integration of Ripple Prime, the institutional brokerage arm acquired from Hidden Road. This move completes the stack by offering execution, clearing, and financing for OTC trading. By owning the custody (Palisade), the execution (Ripple Prime), and the client interface (GTreasury), Ripple is building a closed-loop liquidity environment. It stated: “Together, they bring Ripple closer to owning the full financial plumbing behind global value movement, which means our clients have access to the full suite of digital assets capabilities that make their business faster, more efficient, and future-proof: custody, liquidity, payout networks, treasury management, prime brokerage services and real-time settlement.” What’s next for XRP? The current setup places XRP at an intersection where crowd emotion and market activity diverge. Retail traders, driven by the “Fear” signals in Santiment’s data, are extrapolating recent price drops into a permanent decline. Meanwhile, the data-driven participants, ETF issuers, and infrastructure builders are treating the volatility as a liquidity event to deepen their positions. History suggests that when sentiment and flows diverge this sharply, the flows eventually dictate the price. As such, one can deduce that XRP’s price would subsequently rise given its positive fundamentals. 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Bitcoin and ether ETFs both faced another difficult trading session, posting sizable outflows, while solana and XRP ETFs quietly notched fresh inflows. Market sentiment remained mixed, with traditional leaders struggling as smaller sectors absorbed renewed investor attention. Solana and...

Dogecoin (DOGE) is back in focus following a sharp increase in whale activity. This shift in accumulation comes as the OG meme coin faces growing interest from both users and institutions. Large Holders Add DOGE During Price Dip Between December 2 and December 4, wallets holding between 1 million and 100 million DOGE increased their total balance by around 480 million tokens, based on data from Santiment shared by analyst Ali Martinez. This brought total whale holdings from about 28 billion to 28.48 billion DOGE in just two days. The buying came as Dogecoin rebounded from $0.14 to $0.15 after a recent decline. DOGE is down 2% over the past 24 hours and 2% over the past week. The timing of the accumulation suggests large players stepped in near a local bottom. As CryptoPotato recently reported, the TD Sequential setup has printed a potential buy signal. This indicator has previously marked turning points during correction phases. In addition, data from Glassnode shows that around 11.72 billion DOGE were acquired between $0.2028 and $0.2044. This concentration creates a strong resistance zone. Many wallets that purchased DOGE near $0.20 are now holding at a loss. This could increase sell pressure if the price returns to that range, as traders may look to exit near breakeven. $0.20 is the key resistance for Dogecoin. That’s where 11.72 billion $DOGE were accumulated. pic.twitter.com/HZEsZSkf0Y — Ali (@ali_charts) December 5, 2025 Network Activity Hits 3-Month High DOGE recently recorded 71,589 active addresses, the highest since September, according to Martinez. This signals growing user activity despite the downward trend in price. The surge in network usage coincides with recent filings from 21Shares and Grayscale, who advanced proposals for spot DOGE ETFs, raising hopes for broader market exposure. However, whale inflows have remained low since November, and ETF-related interest has not yet translated into price strength. The contrast between increasing address activity and falling prices points to a disconnect between user engagement and market demand. Long-Term Pattern Still in Place A long-term chart shared by Trader Tardigrade shows Dogecoin following a familiar path. The asset has been building a series of higher lows above a trendline that resembles its structure before the 2021 rally. That earlier phase also saw extended consolidation before a breakout. $Doge/2-month#Dogecoin is starting its roller coaster moves pic.twitter.com/uSJRzHix2L — Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan) December 4, 2025 Based on this chart, the coin may be entering a more volatile period. The setup looks similar to past cycles, though the price would still need to clear resistance levels to confirm a larger move. The post 480,000,000 DOGE Snapped Up by Whales in 48 Hours: What’s Coming? appeared first on CryptoPotato.

ProCap BTC’s Jeff Park reveals how institutional flows and ETFs could shorten Bitcoin’s market cycle — with major implications heading into 2026

ProCap BTC’s Jeff Park reveals how institutional flows and ETFs could shorten Bitcoin’s market cycle — with major implications heading into 2026

Institutions are jumping at the opportunity to gain exposure to SOL staking yields, contributing 3.1 million SOL in a testament to bullish Solana price predictions.As the designated staking backend for institutional products, Staking service Marinade has seen its Total Value Locked (TVL) increase 3 fold to $436 million over November. Marinade Total Value Locked (TVL). Source: SolanaFloor.This adoption has been catalysed with the launch of several spot SOL staking ETFs as a regulated means to gain access to the altcoin’s yields. Over November, these ETFs saw a 22-day inflow streak despite amounting to the second-worst month of the year. TradFi markets chose to buy the dip on SOL as other ETFs like Bitcoin bled. U.S. Spot Solana ETF Netflows. Source: SoSoValue.Demand that only stands to grow with fresh touch points for institutional-grade exposure, like the recently unlocked 50 million clientele of the second-largest asset manager, Vanguard.As the favored accumulation strategy over Bitcoin, Solana is in a favorable position to outperform the leading cryptocurrency if the bull run returns for 2026.Solana Price Prediction: Where Could Solana Go In 2026December is shaping a strong launchpad into 2026 as Solana forms a clean double-bottom pattern along a firm support throughout the bullish phase of this market cycle at $120.And with momentum indicators verging on bullishness, the structure is acting as a clear bottom to the two-month Solana price decline.While its most recent attempt has ended in rejection, the RSI is now testing the 50 neutral line after weeks in deep oversold territory. The MACD has also built a strong lead on the signal line. Both suggest the early stages of a fresh uptrend as buyers step back in. Still, the Solana price has faltered at the double-bottom neckline around $145, a level it must reclaim as support for the $210 target to play out.Such a shift would set up a retest of the wider year-long descending-triangle resistance, creating a breakout scenario targeting levels near $500 for a potential 260% gain.Though a near-term catalyst, such as a decision to ease U.S. interest rates next week, may be required to stimulate risk sentiment. And with further macroeconomic easing expected through 2026 and growing institutional involvement, the setup could extend toward a much larger move, eyeing $ 1,000 for a 630% run.Bitcoin Hyper: A Reason Bitcoin Could Still Outpace SolanaThose who jumped to Solana as an alternative Layer 1 to the leading crypto may be forced to reconsider, as the Bitcoin ecosystem finally addresses its biggest limitation: ecosystem growth.Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is bridging Bitcoin’s security and stability with Solana’s speed, creating a new Layer-2 network that unlocks scalable and efficient use cases Bitcoin couldn’t support alone.The project has already raised over $30 million in presale, and post-launch, even a small share of Bitcoin’s trading volume could push its valuation significantly higher. Bitcoin Hyper is fixing the slow transactions, high fees, and limited programmability that have capped Bitcoin’s potential – just as the market turns bullish Visit the Official Bitcoin Hyper Website HereThe post Solana Price Prediction: Institutions Pile In as Staking Hits 3.1M SOL – Could SOL Overtake Bitcoin in 2026? appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target Bitcoin price plunged to $88,000s on Friday, down over 4% in the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency is trading near its seven-day low of $88,091, and about 4% below its seven-day high of $92,805. The global market capitalization for Bitcoin now stands at $1.77 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $48 billion. Despite the recent drop, Wall Street bank JPMorgan remains bullish on the Bitcoin price over the long term. The bank continues to maintain its gold-linked volatility-adjusted BTC target of $170,000 over the next six to twelve months. Analysts say the model accounts for fluctuations in price and mining costs. One key factor in the market is Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The company owns 650,000 BTC. Its enterprise-value-to-Bitcoin-holdings ratio, known as mNAV, currently stands at 1.13. JPMorgan analysts describe this as “encouraging.” A ratio above 1.0 indicates Strategy is unlikely to face forced sales of its Bitcoin. JUST IN: JPMorgan says it is sticking to its Bitcoin vs gold model target, which would see BTC hit $170,000 over the next year pic.twitter.com/PNt9ojpBRv— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) December 5, 2025 Strategy has also built a $1.44 billion U.S. dollar reserve. The reserve is designed to cover dividend payments and interest obligations for at least 12 months. The company aims to extend coverage to 24 months. Bitcoin mining pressure Mining pressures continue to weigh on Bitcoin. The network’s hashrate and mining difficulty have fallen. High-cost miners outside China are retreating due to rising electricity costs and declining prices. Some miners have sold Bitcoin to remain solvent. JPMorgan now estimates Bitcoin’s production cost at $90,000, down from $94,000 last month. Falling hashrates can push production costs lower, but the short-term effect is sustained selling pressure from miners. Institutional investors also show caution. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, or IBIT, has recorded six consecutive weeks of net outflows. Investors pulled more than $2.8 billion from the ETF over this period, according to Bloomberg. The withdrawals highlight subdued appetite among traditional investors, even as Bitcoin prices stabilize. Analysts note that the trend marks a reversal from the persistent inflows seen earlier in the year. The broader market is still recovering from the October 10 liquidation event. That crash wiped out over $1 trillion in crypto market value and pushed Bitcoin into a bear market. Although the Bitcoin price has recovered some ground this week, momentum remains fragile. JPMorgan analysts now say Bitcoin’s next major move depends less on miner behavior. Instead, it depends on Strategy’s ability to hold its Bitcoin without selling. The mNAV ratio and reserve fund provide confidence that the company can weather market volatility. Other potential catalysts remain. The MSCI index decision on January 15 could impact Strategy’s stock and, indirectly, Bitcoin. Analysts say a positive outcome could trigger a strong rally. Last week, Strategy’s Michael Saylor disputed MSCI index disputes and clarified that Strategy is a publicly traded operating company with a $500 million software business and a treasury strategy using Bitcoin, not a fund, trust, or holding company. He emphasized the firm’s recent activity, including five digital credit security offerings totaling over $7.7 billion in notional value. Bitcoin price analysis Bitcoin Magazine analysts believe that the bitcoin price correlation with Gold has recently strengthened mainly during market downturns, offering a clearer view of its purchasing power when analyzed against Gold instead of USD. Breaking below the 350-day moving average (~$100,000) and the $100K psychological level signaled Bitcoin’s entry into a bear market, dropping roughly 20% immediately. While USD charts show a 2025 peak, Bitcoin measured in Gold peaked in December 2024 and has fallen over 50%, suggesting a longer bear phase. Historical Gold-based bear cycles indicate potential support zones approaching, with current declines at 51% over 350 days reflecting institutional adoption and constrained supply rather than cycle shifts. For now, bitcoin price hovers near $88,000. This post Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin Magazine Indiana Lawmakers Push Bill to Make State a Bitcoin Leader Indiana lawmakers are taking a bold step toward embracing bitcoin. A new proposal would let the state invest in digital assets like Bitcoin through regulated funds while blocking local governments from restricting crypto companies. The measure, House Bill 1042, reflects growing political and financial interest in crypto. Digital assets once seen as fringe now have backing from top U.S. leaders, including President Donald Trump, and major financial institutions. Congress also passed its first major crypto bill earlier this year. Indiana wants in. Lawmakers gave HB 1042 an early hearing as they juggle redistricting, signaling the issue is a top priority for Republicans. “Digital assets are quickly becoming part of everyday finances, and Indiana should be ready to engage in a smart, responsible way,” said bill author Rep. Kyle Pierce, R-Anderson. “This bill gives Hoosiers more investment choices while establishing guardrails and helping us explore how blockchain and digital asset technology can benefit communities across our state.” A cautious bitcoin and crypto approach The Indiana bill would let public investment funds gain exposure to digital assets, but only indirectly. It does not allow direct crypto purchases. Instead, it authorizes cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. These funds track crypto prices and operate under federal oversight. ETFs offer more stability than holding tokens directly, but risks remain. The SEC has warned that crypto markets still lack strong safeguards and are vulnerable to fraud and manipulation. That concern surfaced in testimony from Tony Green, deputy executive director of the Indiana Public Retirement System. He said INPRS was neutral on the bill but would want clear disclaimers about volatility. He also noted members have shown little interest in crypto options. Under the bill, several major programs in Indiana must offer at least one crypto ETF. That list includes the 529 education savings plan, the Hoosier START plan, and retirement systems for teachers, public employees, and lawmakers. Other state funds would also gain authority to invest in crypto ETFs. The state treasurer could place assets in stablecoin ETFs as well. Guardrails and a task force The bill goes beyond investments. It would restrict how Indiana state agencies and local governments regulate digital assets. Pierce said the aim is fairness. The measure bars local rules that target crypto use, mining operations, or self-custody. It also protects private keys as privileged information. The proposal creates a Blockchain and Digital Assets Task Force. The group would study potential government and consumer uses of the technology. It would also recommend pilot projects across the state. Bitcoin is a national trend States are increasingly exploring crypto in pension funds and public accounts. The push comes as Bitcoin gains traction as a potential store of value for governments. Some federal proposals have even floated using Bitcoin reserves to offset national debt. Last week, Texas became the first U.S. state to purchase Bitcoin through a spot ETF, buying $5 million worth via BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, according to Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher. The acquisition is the state’s first move under its new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, created by legislation signed in June. Texas plans to eventually self-custody its BTC but used IBIT for the initial allocation while the procurement process continues. The purchase highlights rising state and institutional interest in Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Harvard University recently tripled its IBIT holdings to $442.8 million, while Emory University and Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Investments have also boosted exposure. Texas had previously explored a Bitcoin reserve proposal that called for cold storage, resident donations, and annual audits. Meanwhile, New Hampshire approved a $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, the first of its kind globally, requiring borrowers to over-collateralize with BTC. At the time of writing, the bitcoin price is flirting with $90,000. This post Indiana Lawmakers Push Bill to Make State a Bitcoin Leader first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Crypto majors were broadly lower, falling 2–4% with BTC down 2% at $91,400, ETH down 2% at $3,130, BNB down 2% at $893, and SOL down 4% at $136, while ZEC (+4%) and TRX (+2%) led the day’s top movers. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said sovereign wealth funds have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin, adding that they “bought more” as BTC declined from $126K into the $80K range to build long-term positions. The IMF warned that rising stablecoin adoption could weaken central bank control in a new report examining currency substitution and monetary sovereignty risks. Solana and Coinbase’s Base network were linked through a new bridge secured by Chainlink and Coinbase infrastructure. The CFTC also approved spot crypto trading on CFTC-registered exchanges, with Bitnomial set to debut first. In the U.K., Reform UK received the country’s largest-ever political donation from a living donor—an $11.4M contribution from a Tether-linked investor. Meanwhile, recent research indicated that the ~$4B in Bitcoin ETF outflows seen in October–November stemmed primarily from leveraged basis-trade unwinds across major funds rather than investor panic.

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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs gave back nearly all of their 2025 gains after hitting a cycle high in early October, with total net assets sliding to $120.68 billion as of Dec. 4, down $48.86 billion from the Oct. 6 peak. The drawdown leaves the category essentially flat year-over-year, sitting just $30 million below the $120.71 billion recorded on Dec. 16, 2024, emphasizing a “wipeout” year in which big price-driven swings failed to translate into sustained net growth for the ETF complex. US spot Bitcoin ETF AUM peaked at $169.5B on Oct 6 and fell to $120.7B by Dec 4. The year-to-date flow picture diverged from the asset figure. 2025 net creations totaled $22.32 billion through Dec. 4, yet the October-to-December price drawdown in bitcoin cut fund assets back to where they were a year ago. Since Oct. 6, cumulative net outflows totaled $2.49 billion, a small share of the $48.86 billion in AUM decline, with the residual move attributable to price and unrealized profit and loss. That mix frames a year in which issuance demand continued, while BTC’s late-year retracement erased the asset’s gains recorded into early October. Second-quarter creations reached $12.80 billion, and third-quarter creations added $8.79 billion, while fourth-quarter creations turned marginally negative through Dec. 4 at $0.20 billion in net redemptions. The latest 30-day window showed $4.31 billion of net outflows, indicating that Q4 cooled after a strong middle part of the year. Even after the fourth-quarter slowdown, cumulative net inflows since launch stood at $57.56 billion, stressing that the structural base of issued shares remains above the level implied by price alone. +$57.6B cumulative creations; structural demand persisted despite year-end price hit. The gap between actual AUM and a flow-only counterfactual since Oct. 6 illustrates the dynamic. Starting from the $169.54 billion peak and mechanically adding only daily creations and redemptions yields a path that would have kept assets near that starting point, while the observed line fell with BTC’s drawdown. Counterfactual adds only net creations/redemptions from the peak; gap to actual is price/PnL. The difference between those two paths, shown in the “AUM vs flow-only” analysis, quantifies the price or PnL component that drove the decline. By the same logic, comparing today’s AUM to the Dec. 16, 2024 anchor with cumulative 2025 inflows isolates the past year’s attribution, where positive flows were offset by negative price marks, leaving assets near flat. Positive 2025 flows offset by negative price marks to YoY AUM ≈ flat. Investors focused on fund health will parse the spread between flows and performance to assess resilience, liquidity, and potential supply overhang in the primary market. The positive 2025 flows mean authorized participants created shares net across the year, so the product set did not suffer broad redemption pressure until late in the year. Price, not redemptions, explains most of the AUM reset from the October high. That matters for secondary market conditions because persistent outflows would point to different dealer balance sheet loads and secondary spreads than a price-led move with stable share counts. The “nothingburger” year-over-year comparison is specific to the chosen dates, which center on the latest valid row in the dataset and the prior mid-December reference. As of Dec. 4, total assets came in only $30 million below the Dec. 16, 2024, reading, a rounding-level change for a product suite that scaled above $120 billion. The interpretation, for readers tracking structural adoption via creations, is that a flat YoY AUM print does not imply negligible demand. It reflects that the fourth-quarter price decline countered earlier inflows. The datasets and charts included, spanning total AUM, daily flows, and cumulative inflows since launch, align with this decomposition. The intra-quarter shift is visible in the daily series. Through the spring and summer, creations clustered on strong price days, then waned into the fall. After Oct. 6, redemptions increased, and the 30-day net flow turned negative in early December. The magnitude remained modest relative to the total, at $2.49 billion in net outflows over the period, reinforcing the mechanical point that the AUM slide since the peak was primarily a function of mark-to-market. Q2/Q3 strong creations; Q4 cools and turns modestly negative. Below are the core figures referenced for clarity. Metric Value Date / Period Total AUM $120.68B Dec. 4, 2025 AUM peak $169.54B Oct. 6, 2025 Change since peak −$48.86B (−28.82%) Oct. 6 to Dec. 4, 2025 YoY AUM $120.71B → $120.68B Dec. 16, 2024 to Dec. 4, 2025 2025 YTD net flows +$22.32B Through Dec. 4, 2025 Flows since Oct. 6 −$2.49B Oct. 6 to Dec. 4, 2025 Cumulative net inflows since launch +$57.56B Through Dec. 4, 2025 Latest 30-day net flows −$4.31B Through Dec. 4, 2025 Quarterly flows Q1 +$0.93B, Q2 +$12.80B, Q3 +$8.79B, Q4 to date −$0.20B 2025 For context and reproducibility, AUM corresponds to total net assets in USD, and flows correspond to the daily total BTC inflow. The simple attribution of the AUM change from Oct. 6 to Dec. 4 equals net flows over the interval plus a price or PnL term. Using that decomposition, the $48.86 billion decline approximates to $2.49 billion of net outflows and about $46.37 billion of price or PnL. The total AUM chart shows the October crest and the subsequent fade into December, the daily flows chart shows Q2 and Q3 strength with Q4 softness, and the cumulative net inflows chart confirms that creations remain positive since launch. As framed, the headline takeaway is that 2025 brought positive issuance, while the October retracement in BTC capped the year with assets near last December’s level and well below the early October peak. The post How Bitcoin ETFs lost a whole year of inflows – now down $48B since October appeared first on CryptoSlate.

ChainCatcher 消息，据官方公告，澳大利亚 Monochrome 现货比特币 ETF（IBTC）披露截至持仓量已达到 1,203 枚比特币，持仓市值已超过 1.7 亿澳元。

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The debut of XRP ETFs has revived optimism in the market, especially as these products continue to attract large amounts of capital. For context, since their launch, the funds have pulled in roughly $666 million across 11 trading sessions.Visit...

ChainCatcher 消息，据 Arkham 数据，在 22:01，196.1 枚 BTC（价值约 1775 万美元）从一匿名地址（12YGEm...开头）转入 Fidelity FBTC ETF Inflows。

XRP ETFs are nearing $1 billion in AUM, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum products. Explore the implications of this institutional shift for XRP's future. The post XRP ETFs Soar Towards $1 Billion AUM, Outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum Products appeared first...

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After the brutal past couple of months, the crypto community welcomed December with open arms, but its first day brought nothing but pain before the market-wide structure finally improved. But before we head into detail for the December 1 sudden crash, let’s first quickly recap what took place before that. Recall that bitcoin began its substantial correction after the ATH in early October, but the worst occurred in November when the bears had complete control of the market for weeks and drove it to a seven-month low of under $81,000 on November 21. The asset bounced and flirted with $90,000 before it finally reclaimed that level at the end of the month. However, as mentioned above, December 1 brought another immediate and violent nosedive, in which BTC’s price tumbled in a matter of hours from around $91,000 to under $84,000. Nevertheless, the bulls were alert this time and didn’t allow another retest of the $80,000 support. In fact, bitcoin rebounded almost as quickly and even surged to $94,000 on a couple of occasions during the business week. The overall market weakness, though, turned out to be too solid at the moment, and BTC was rejected there. It has lost over three grand since then and now sits at around $90,000, which actually means that it’s slightly in the red weekly. The community’s attention has now turned to next week’s FOMC meeting, the last for the year, in which the US Federal Reserve will make its highly anticipated interest rate move. The probability for another 25 bps reduction stands at over 90% at Polymarket, which could be bullish for BTC and riskier assets. Nevertheless, the weekly scale is quite painful for most altcoins. XRP is down by over 6%, HYPE has plunged by 12%, while ZEC has lost its momentum and has dumped by almost 20%. Market Data Cryptocurrency Market Overview Weekly. Source QuantifyCrypto Market Cap: $3.180T | 24H Vol: $116B | BTC Dominance: 57.1% BTC: $90,400 (-1.2%) | ETH: $3,090 (+2%) | XRP: $2.06 (-6.2%) This Week’s Crypto Headlines You Can’t Miss Vanguard ‘Finally Caves’ Allowing Crypto ETF Trading For 50M Clients. After years and years of criticizing the industry or ignoring it at best, the world’s second-largest asset manager decided to allow its 50 million client base to trade exchange-traded and mutual funds tracking Bitcoin and “select other cryptos” on its platform. Fusaka Hard Fork Goes Live On Ethereum with Massive Data Availability Boost. The other notable development in the cryptocurrency industry in the past week was the successful activation of Ethereum’s Fusaka Hard Fork. The update, which led to an immediate price increase of the underlying asset, is designed to improve data availability and scalability across the network. Ripple (XRP) ETFs Reign Supreme as Total Inflows Surpass Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds. It’s been a few short weeks since US investors received the opportunity to trade spot XRP ETFs, but the initial numbers are quite impressive. The financial vehicles are on a 14-trading-day green streak, and they have outperformed their BTC, ETH, and SOL counterparts in the meantime. Strategy Boosts Its Bitcoin Stack to 650,000 BTC as Price Falls Below $85K. Aside from announcing another BTC purchase, which brought its total stack to 650,000 units, Saylor’s Strategy also established a USD Reserve worth $1.44 billion to “support the payment of dividends on its preferred stock and interest on its outstanding indebtedness.” CZ vs. Peter Schiff: Who Dominated the Bitcoin vs. Gold Battle in Dubai? Crypto X anticipated this gold-vs-bitcoin debate during the Binance Blockchain Week conference this week, in which Peter Schiff and Changpeng Zhao engaged in a verbal battle, each defending their preferred investment asset. The majority of users commented below the countless videos online that CZ got the upper hand. Tom Lee Forecasts Ethereum Rally to $20K on 2026 Tokenization Boom. After completing a few more multi-million-dollar ETH purchases in the past week or so, Tom Lee doubled down on his big price predictions for the asset, claiming that it could rocket to $20,000 next year. Charts This week, we have a chart analysis of Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid – click here for the complete price analysis. The post BTC Steadies at $90K, Vanguard Joins the Crypto Craze, ETH Fusaka Hard Fork Activated: Your Weekly Recap appeared first on CryptoPotato.

U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs continue to attract investors, posting their 13th straight day of inflows since launching on November 14, underscoring institutional interest.

U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs continue to attract investors, posting their 13th straight day of inflows since launching on November 14, underscoring institutional interest.

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Analysts argue this could mean institutional investors are continuing to unwind leveraged positions and basis trades.

Analysts argue this could mean institutional investors are continuing to unwind leveraged positions and basis trades.

ChainCatcher 消息，富兰克林邓普顿（Franklin Templeton）官方发布旗下 Solana 现货 ETF 详情信息，该 ETF 的初始 SOL 持仓量为 1.7 万枚（由 Coinbase Custody 负责托管），持仓市值约合 240 万美元。此外，目前该 ETF 的流通股数量为 10 万份，交易费率为 0.19%。富兰克林邓普顿表示，该基金会将持有的 SOL 进行质押以获得奖励，并会将相关 SOL 质押奖励纳入收入。

ChatGPT competitor Gemini AI, developed by Google, has issued an incredible forecast for Ripple (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Shiba Inu (SHIB), along with a stark warning for investors. These leading altcoins could be set for a highly volatile December. Gemini projects sharp price swings for all three assets as 2025 comes to a close. The broader crypto market has begun its slow recovery after a heavy correction phase triggered by heavy Bitcoin sell-offs. BTC USD dropped to $82,000 on November 30, its lowest level in eight months, and dragged the entire market down with it. Despite this turbulence, long-term sentiment in the industry remains largely positive, supported by ongoing innovation and increasing real-world use cases. Bitcoin .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } Bitcoin BTC $89,506.95 1.26% Bitcoin BTC Price $89,506.95 1.26% /24h Volume in 24h $21.84B ? --> Price 7d // Make SVG responsive jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var svg = $('.cwp-graph-container svg').last(); if (svg.length) { var originalWidth = svg.attr('width') || '160'; var originalHeight = svg.attr('height') || '40'; if (!svg.attr('viewBox')) { svg.attr('viewBox', '0 0 ' + originalWidth + ' ' + originalHeight); } svg.removeAttr('width').removeAttr('height'); svg.css({'width': '100%', 'height': '100%'}); svg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet'); } }); Learn more has since recovered and reclaimed $90,000, a key level for the leading digital asset. It is now trading between $90,500 and $94,000, preparing to move back above $100,000 before the year is out. The following is from Gemini AI, offering price analyses for XRP, DOGE, and SHIB. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time XRP: Potential Range Between $1.80 and $5.00 Gemini AI’s outlook may look bearish on the surface, suggesting XRP could decline by 12% from its current price of $2.05 to $1.80 if investor caution persists. This would contrast sharply with XRP’s strong performance earlier in the year, including its surge to $3.65 in July following Ripple’s legal victory over the SEC. Technical indicators show XRP’s RSI recovering to 40 after briefly dipping into oversold territory. The asset is currently down -5% in the past 24 hours, with a daily trading volume of $3.28Bn. XRP has a market cap of $124Bn, making it the fourth largest digital asset by market cap, according to CoinGecko. In a more optimistic scenario, Gemini AI believes the XRP price could rise to $5 in December. The SEC’s recent approval of nine spot XRP ETFs could attract significant institutional inflows, mirroring the early reactions to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF launches. Additional ETF approvals are also expected in the coming weeks. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Dogecoin: Possible Drop to $0.10 or Rally Toward New Highs $DOGE is holding strong above its key support zone & this is exactly where previous rallies have started.$DOGE has push toward mid-range levels with a potential breakout toward $0.18 if momentum picks up. This is the phase where quiet accumulation usually turns into next leg up pic.twitter.com/fstUpCSW9P — BitGuru (@bitgu_ru) December 5, 2025 Dogecoin, which commands nearly half of the $46Bn memecoin market and is currently valued at $22Bn, has seen its momentum weaken after forming multiple bullish patterns earlier this year. Gemini AI’s worst-case scenario predicts a fall to $0.10, a 25% correction from the current level of $0.14. Dogecoin’s all-time high of $0.7316, set in May during the 2021 bull market, remains, while its long-discussed $1 target is ever elusive. However, Gemini AI’s bullish case sees DOGE climbing to $0.85, which would mark a new all-time high and deliver up to 6× returns for buyers at these levels. Real-world adoption continues to expand, with Tesla accepting DOGE for merchandise and major payment platforms like PayPal and Revolut integrating DOGE transfers. Whether DOGE .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } Dogecoin DOGE $0.1400 2.72% Dogecoin DOGE Price $0.1400 2.72% /24h Volume in 24h $703.58M ? --> Price 7d // Make SVG responsive jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var svg = $('.cwp-graph-container svg').last(); if (svg.length) { var originalWidth = svg.attr('width') || '160'; var originalHeight = svg.attr('height') || '40'; if (!svg.attr('viewBox')) { svg.attr('viewBox', '0 0 ' + originalWidth + ' ' + originalHeight); } svg.removeAttr('width').removeAttr('height'); svg.css({'width': '100%', 'height': '100%'}); svg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet'); } }); Learn more can finally reach that $1 pinnacle remains to be seen. Still, an increase in appetite for memecoins, led by a Fed rate cut later this month, could see Dogecoin surge heavily into the yearly close. Shiba Inu: Up to 15× Upside if Key Levels Breakout (SOURCE: TradingView) Shiba Inu, valued at around $4.9Bn, is down -3.5% overnight, in tandem with the broader market that has seen a slight retracement following a bullish resurgence over the past week. SHIB currently trades at around $0.0000084, with $123M in daily trading volume. Google’s Gemini AI forecasts a year-end target of between $0.000077 and $0.0001 if SHIB can sustain a push above the critical $0.000025 resistance. Such a move would imply potential gains of up to 12–15×. SHIB is down -90% from its all-time high of $0.00008616, which came in October 2021, during the last bull run. It was at this time that Shiba Inu burst onto the scene as a true competitor to DOGE. The bearish outlook for SHIB is comparatively mild. In a weaker market, Gemini AI expects the token to trade sideways and close the year near its current price, which would be good news for the Shiba Inu community. The Shiba Inu ecosystem continues to expand rapidly, fueled by the Shibarium Layer-2 network, which offers reduced fees, faster transactions, improved development tools, and enhanced privacy features, giving SHIB more utility than typical meme tokens. Overall, while the Gemini AI predictions for XRP, DOGE, and SHIB do come with some warnings of volatility and serious downside, the upside forecasts by Google’s AI bot are extremely bullish and will be welcome reading for members of each token’s respective communities. EXPLORE: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Gemini AI Predicts Volatile December for XRP, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu Investors appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

It’s been a big few days for Chainlink. The LINK price jumped to $14.84 thanks to stronger network activity, growing institutional interest, and the attention surrounding Grayscale’s new Chainlink ETF (GLNK). But the rally didn’t last long, and the price…

Although most of the cryptocurrency market has turned red today after BTC’s failed breakout attempt at $94,000, Ripple’s native token has dropped the most, which is somewhat surprising given the impressive inflows into the spot XRP ETFs in the US. However, other developments around the overall XRP ecosystem might have increased the immediate selling pressure. One of them is the behavior of whales, which have continued to dispose of large quantities of the token. Although they offloaded more than 1.4 billion coins in the span of roughly a month, as reported in early November, they have not changed their tune and continue to do so. The latest selling spree came earlier this week, in which 140,000,000 tokens were “sold or redistributed,” according to Ali Martinez. Another plausible reason could be the reduced demand for the spot XRP ETFs. As reported earlier this week, the financial vehicles linked to Ripple’s token outperformed the counterparties for BTC, ETH, and SOL since their inception in mid-November but the amount of inflows has been gradually declining. They are still in the green as their impressive streak continues, but the total net inflows for December 4 was just $12.84 million, which is nowhere near the records of $243 million (November 14), $164 million (November 24), and $118 million (November 20). The latest rejection at $2.20 and the subsequent retracement to the current levels of $2.07 have turned the crowd’s sentiment as well. Santiment noted earlier that the social media FUD surrounding XRP has reached its most intense level since October. However, this could actually be a bullish sign for the asset as the last time this happened its price skyrocketed by more than 20% in the span of just a few days. For now, though, XRP remains almost 10% down YTD, even though the company behind it has turned 2025 into its best year on record. The post Why Is Ripple’s (XRP) Price Down Today? appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Negative comments about Ripple’s XRP token across social media have reached their highest point in over a month. This wave of doubt has hit at a time when the asset’s price is struggling, and is down roughly 31% over the last two months, despite strong institutional demand for its new spot ETFs. Historical data suggests such extreme pessimism has often come right before short-term price jumps for the token. Market Sentiment Reaches a Potential Turning Point According to the latest data collected by social analytics platform Santiment, social media fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) surrounding XRP has hit its most intense level since October. The firm’s methodology tracks the ratio of bullish to bearish comments across platforms like X, Reddit, and Telegram, and it noted that the last time a similar level of negative sentiment was observed was on November 21. Following that date, XRP’s price jumped 22% over the next three days before the advance stopped. This pattern matches a known market principle where prices sometimes move opposite to prevailing crowd psychology, setting the stage for a potential counter-trend bounce. This gloomy social mood also contrasts sharply with positive on-chain and institutional signals, with recent data showing the XRP Ledger’s Velocity metric, which tracks how frequently the token changes hands, reaching a yearly high. Analysts say that this means there’s a major increase in economic activity and liquidity on the network. Furthermore, as reported previously, U.S. spot XRP ETFs have seen net inflows for 13 consecutive trading days since their mid-November launch, attracting nearly $900 million in total. These funds have outperformed their Bitcoin and Ethereum counterparts over the same period. A Technical and Historical Perspective From a chart perspective, analysts are watching a key resistance level around $2.28. According to them, a sustained break above this price could open a path toward $2.75. The asset is currently trading around $2.09, having fallen over 4% in the past 24 hours and nearly 8% over the last month. Some technical observers have also pointed to similarities between the current setup and patterns seen in 2016-2017, before XRP’s historic bull run. They noted that momentum indicators like the Stochastic RSI on weekly charts are in oversold territory, a condition that has sometimes marked the end of recent downturns. Whether the current negative sentiment acts as a contrarian catalyst or simply reflects deeper issues remains the key question. The asset is trading more than 40% below its all-time high of $3.65, set in July 2025. The post XRP Social Metrics Hit October Lows: Why Is That Bullish for Ripple’s Price? appeared first on CryptoPotato.

21Shares on Thursday, Dec. 4, listed a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering the first-ever leveraged exposure to Sui (SUI) on the Nasdaq. The fund, called TXXS, was recently approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and gives traders double the daily price movement of Sui without holding the token directly.The ETF is the first product of its kind tied to the Sui ecosystem and arrives as the SEC continues reviewing 21Shares’ separate application for a spot Sui ETF, the firm said in an announcement.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Chainlink (LINK) has seen a sharp rise in whale accumulation over the past two days. This increase in whale buying, paired with improving technical conditions and a new ETF listing, has shifted short-term sentiment around the asset. Large Holders Accumulate as Price Recovers Over a 48-hour window, wallets holding between 100,000 and 1 million LINK picked up roughly 4.73 million tokens, according to on-chain data shared by analyst Ali Martinez. The total balance of these wallets rose from about 155 million to 159.47 million LINK. This accumulation followed several weeks of flat or declining holdings through most of November. 4.73 million Chainlink $LINK bought by whales in 48 hours! pic.twitter.com/5Q5IDivpxh — Ali (@ali_charts) December 3, 2025 During that same period, LINK’s price fell from over $16.50 to just above $12. The new round of whale buying appeared to coincide with a price rebound to around $15 at press time, showing a possible shift in short-term momentum. Last month, large wallets offloaded over 31 million LINK, as CryptoPotato reported. The recent change in behavior suggests renewed positioning by long-term holders. Meanwhile, recent exchange data shows LINK continues to move into self-custody. CryptoQuant reports that fewer than 130 million tokens remain on centralized platforms. This level is near the 44-month low set in early December and suggests lighter near-term selling pressure. Adding to the recent momentum, the newly launched Grayscale Chainlink Trust (GLNK) began trading on NYSE Arca last week. The ETF, which was converted from a closed-end fund, recorded $37 million in inflows on launch day and an additional $3.84 million (on December 3). Current assets under management stand at approximately $67.55 million, according to SoSoValue. Chainlink (LINK) Total Net Inflows 04.12. Source: SoSoValue Technical Outlook Eyes Higher Levels Analyst CryptoWZRD noted that LINK’s daily chart closed strong, with LINKBTC nearing a trendline breakout. Key levels to watch include resistance at $16 and support at $12. “A breakout of this trendline will trigger very quick upside momentum,” he said. On the intraday chart, LINK is trading near $15.20. A breakout could push the price toward $16.90, while rejection at that level may lead to sideways action. The next lower support is around $13.50. In the broader trend, analyst CW shared a long-range chart showing LINK within a rising channel that has guided price movement for several years. LINK is currently sitting near the lower boundary of this channel, which has historically acted as support during previous cycles. According to CW, “In this cycle, LINK will reach the middle of the upper channel.” That midline aligns with the $100 to $120 zone, based on the long-term trend. The post 4,730,000 LINK Grabbed by Whales in Just 2 Days: Is a Big Chainlink Rally Coming? appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Ripple’s XRP is attracting attention after recent technical indicators and chart patterns suggest a potential repeat of its 2017 bull cycle. With the price nearing key resistance levels, market participants are preparing for possible upside movement. Repeating a Historical Pattern A chart from analyst ChartNerd compares XRP’s current setup with its 2016–2017 cycle. At that time, the asset formed a double top followed by a wick drop, then entered a sharp upward rally. The same sequence is now appearing again in 2025, with the analyst noting a possible repeat of the breakout phase. $XRP: Same Set Up, Different Cycle? Double Top Wick Drop Explode Identical Monthly Stoch RSI Reset pic.twitter.com/gfJXoQ7wM4 — ChartNerd (@ChartNerdTA) December 4, 2025 Remarkably, the Stochastic RSI has also reset to similar levels seen before the 2017 rally. The current oversold position on the monthly timeframe matches the low-momentum phase that preceded the previous price surge. Moreover, on a 3-day timeframe, analyst Steph Is Crypto pointed to a possible bullish MACD crossover forming. The MACD line is curving upward toward the signal line, with the histogram narrowing. These conditions often appear before price reversals or trend shifts. A similar setup occurred in 2024 before XRP gained over 500%. If the current pattern plays out in the same way, a new rally could follow. “Bullish MACD cross imminent,” the analyst posted. Liquidity and Resistance Zones in Focus XRP is trading around $2.15 at press time, down over 1% in the past 24 hours and 2% over the last week (per CoinGecko data). The asset holds a market cap of approximately $129 billion, placing it at the #4 position among digital assets. Trading volume stands at over $3.29 billion in the past day. Analysts are watching the $2.28 level. A breakout here could send XRP toward $2.75. Above that, a major liquidity zone remains untapped near $3. Analyst Steph Is Crypto stated, “The biggest liquidity cluster on the long-term heatmap remains untapped above $3.” Volume spikes during liquidity sweeps suggest increased interest from institutional or traders. Meanwhile, the spot XRP ETFs are on an impressive 13-day positive streak ever since the first such product, Canary Capital’s XRPC, hit the US markets in mid-November. The Ripple products have also outperformed the BTC, ETH, and SOL counterparties since their inception. The post XRP Signals 2017 Replay: Can Ripple’s Price Hit $10 This Cycle? appeared first on CryptoPotato.

.cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } Solana SOL $132.82 2.31% Solana SOL Price $132.82 2.31% /24h Volume in 24h $2.11B ? --> Price 7d // Make SVG responsive jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var svg = $('.cwp-graph-container svg').last(); if (svg.length) { var originalWidth = svg.attr('width') || '160'; var originalHeight = svg.attr('height') || '40'; if (!svg.attr('viewBox')) { svg.attr('viewBox', '0 0 ' + originalWidth + ' ' + originalHeight); } svg.removeAttr('width').removeAttr('height'); svg.css({'width': '100%', 'height': '100%'}); svg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet'); } }); Learn more is quietly building momentum in December 2025, with SOL trading near $143 and showing signs of a sustained move higher, with Solana price prediction pointing towards $230 next. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Institutional support reached another milestone this week when Franklin Templeton launched its Solana ETF under the ticker SOEZ on NYSE Arca. The fund includes staking rewards and marks the latest addition to a growing list of regulated Solana products from major firms such as Bitwise, Grayscale, Fidelity, and VanEck. This one was so easy. Ticker name decider guy here at @FTI_US on an absolute heater this quarter. Franklin Solana ETF – $SOEZ is now live, making exposure to $SOL almost too easy? pic.twitter.com/bBA0YfB2LG — Franklin Templeton Digital Assets (@FTDA_US) December 3, 2025 At the same time, two Solana-based coins are outperforming the broader market: ZEREBRO and PIPPIN. Both tokens combine AI themes with community-driven growth, benefiting directly from Solana’s high throughput, minimal transaction fees and clearly whales accumulation. EXPLORE: 9+ Best Memecoin to Buy in 2025 Solana Price Prediction: Why $230 Is the Next Major Target Analysts across multiple platforms now share a common view that Solana can reach $230 before the end of the first quarter of 2026, with some calling for that level as early as late December 2025. The technical picture supports this outlook: SOL has held above key moving averages, liquidity is building on the order books. Roger Bayston, head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, described Solana as a core layer of the digital economy, citing its speed and low-cost structure that attract developers and institutions alike. The Franklin Templeton launch follows a more favorable regulatory environment in the U.S. since early 2025, with the SEC providing clearer guidelines and faster approvals for crypto ETFs. $SOL $230 soon pic.twitter.com/dEjoggWw5U — Don (@DonWedge) December 3, 2025 DISCOVER: Why Is SEC Blocking Highly Leveraged Crypto ETF Applications? Will ZEREBRO Become Solana’s Next Breakout AI Memecoin After PIPPIN’s 900% Rally? Solana price prediction calls for $230 next, but it’s not the only positive note in its ecosystem. .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } Pippin PIPPIN $0.2436 43.45% Pippin PIPPIN Price $0.2436 43.45% /24h Volume in 24h $52.06M ? --> Price 7d // Make SVG responsive jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var svg = $('.cwp-graph-container svg').last(); if (svg.length) { var originalWidth = svg.attr('width') || '160'; var originalHeight = svg.attr('height') || '40'; if (!svg.attr('viewBox')) { svg.attr('viewBox', '0 0 ' + originalWidth + ' ' + originalHeight); } svg.removeAttr('width').removeAttr('height'); svg.css({'width': '100%', 'height': '100%'}); svg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet'); } }); Learn more made quite the comeback, posting a +900% gain over the past month to reach around $0.245 as of early December 2025. This move, fueled by whale accumulation, high derivatives volume exceeding $3 billion, and coordinated wallet activity, has pushed its market cap beyond $200 million. Daily trading volumes often top $90 million, turning early investments into substantial returns for some holders: one position that grew from $180,000 to over $1.5 million. Community events, including trading contests ending mid-December, continue to sustain interest, with near-term targets at $0.30 to $0.45. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } Zerebro ZEREBRO $0.0346 5.45% Zerebro ZEREBRO Price $0.0346 5.45% /24h Volume in 24h $5.98M ? --> Price 7d // Make SVG responsive jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var svg = $('.cwp-graph-container svg').last(); if (svg.length) { var originalWidth = svg.attr('width') || '160'; var originalHeight = svg.attr('height') || '40'; if (!svg.attr('viewBox')) { svg.attr('viewBox', '0 0 ' + originalWidth + ' ' + originalHeight); } svg.removeAttr('width').removeAttr('height'); svg.css({'width': '100%', 'height': '100%'}); svg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet'); } }); Learn more , another AI coin on Solana, shows early signs of building similar momentum. It climbed 18.21% in the last 24 hours to $0.03859, with a 58.30% rise over the past week, reaching $36.6 million in value and $16.9 million in daily volume. Over the last three days, ZEREBRO has advanced more than 40%, driven by its Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology that creates and distributes content across chains like Solana, Polygon, and Bitcoin. This multi-chain presence helps it connect with diverse crypto communities, fostering steady buying from traders who value its blend of AI utility and memecoin accessibility. DISCOVER: 10+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 ZEREBRO Builds Momentum as Solana’s AI Narrative Accelerates Several factors suggest ZEREBRO could mirror PIPPIN’s trajectory. PIPPIN’s surge decoupled from a broader Solana memecoin downturn, where sector volumes hit cycle lows; ZEREBRO is exhibiting the same resilience, outperforming the global crypto market’s 2.20% weekly gain. Whale activity plays a role here too: while PIPPIN benefited from 50 secret wallets cornering supply, ZEREBRO’s holder distribution shows concentrated accumulation, with recent large buys signaling organized interest. Forecasts align with upside potential. ZEREBRO could hit $0.0385 by mid-December and climb toward $0.0537 in a positive 2025 scenario, potentially scaling to higher levels if AI narratives gain traction amid the $10.2 billion AI-crypto market projection by 2030. (Source: Coingecko) However, risks remain. Memecoins like these depend on sustained community engagement and broader market conditions. PIPPIN faces scrutiny over liquidity traps and potential dumps post-rally, with some whales already cashing out. ZEREBRO’s past volatility, including a 97% crash in May 2025 tied to the dev abandoning the project, underscores the need for caution. As Solana eyes $230 based on ETF inflows and regulatory clarity, these tokens could amplify gains in an uptrend, creating a positive feedback loop for liquidity and developer activity. For now, ZEREBRO’s technical strength and AI focus position it well to follow PIPPIN’s path, offering traders an active way to tap into Solana’s growth through 2025 and beyond. EXPLORE: OGs Rally Behind Build on Bitcoin Crypto: BOB Crypto Blasts +100% as Top Devs Buidl Bitcoin Hyper L2 The post Solana Memecoin Traders Bid ZEREBRO and PIPPIN: Solana Price Prediction Primes For $230? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

[PRESS RELEASE – Vilnius, Lithuania, December 3rd, 2025] WhiteBIT coin has been officially included in the S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market (BDM) Index, marking a significant milestone for both WhiteBIT and the broader fintech landscape of Central and Eastern Europe. The S&P BDM Index — curated by S&P Dow Jones Indices — tracks the performance of leading digital assets that meet strict institutional criteria, including liquidity, market capitalization, governance, transparency, and risk controls. The addition of WhiteBIT coin reinforces the platform’s growing role in the global crypto economy and highlights the industry’s shift toward regulated, infrastructure-level players. Beyond the inclusion in the Broad Digital Market Index, WhiteBIT’s native coin, WBT, has also been added to four additional S&P Dow Jones digital-asset indices, underscoring its emergence as a mature, institutionally relevant asset. WBT now appears within several key benchmark families: S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Asset (BDA) Index S&PCryptocurrency Financials Index S&P Cryptocurrency LargeCap Ex-MegaCap Index S&P Cryptocurrency LargeCap Index These classifications require a multi-quarter record of liquidity stability, transparent price formation, and consistent market-cap behavior. As the industry matures, index providers are expanding coverage beyond protocol-layer tokens, increasingly acknowledging the systemic role of exchanges and financial-infrastructure platforms. WhiteBIT’s coin presence in the BDM Index positions the company within the global map of institutional-grade digital-asset providers. “Being recognized by S&P DJI is more than an index inclusion — it signals that crypto infrastructure from our region has reached global institutional standards,” said Volodymyr Nosov, CEO of WhiteBIT “This is a turning point not only for our company but also for the evolution of compliant crypto services worldwide.” This expanded representation marks an important shift for WBT: from a utility token into a component integrated into global benchmark structures used by investment firms, ETF/ETN designers, and quantitative research platforms. Its presence in multiple institutional models means that WBT is now incorporated into the analytical frameworks that guide long-term allocation strategies, diversified exposure construction, and risk-adjusted portfolio modelling. Market Performance: Resilient Growth and a New All-Time High WBT’s inclusion comes after a period of stability and upward movement, reaching a new all-time high of $62.96 on November 18, 2025, despite broader market declines and changes external analyses noted WBT’s resilience. These factors contributed to meeting S&P’s criteria for classification. Being part of S&P indices gives WBT a clear benchmark, making it easier to use in future financial products and long-term investment strategies. About WhiteBIT WhiteBIT is the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, offering over 900 trading pairs, 340+ assets, and supporting 8 fiat currencies. Founded in 2018, the platform is part of W Group, serving more than 35 million customers globally. WhiteBIT collaborates with Visa, FACEIT, FC Juventus, and the Ukrainian national football team. The company is dedicated to driving the widespread adoption of blockchain technology worldwide. The post WhiteBIT’s Native Coin WBT Added to Five S&P Cryptocurrency Indices appeared first on CryptoPotato.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has suddenly put brakes on high-leverage crypto ETFs by issuing warning letters to major ETF issuers. Proposed funds from issuers like Direxion, ProShares, Tidal Financial, Volatility Shares, and GraniteShares apparently exceeded volatility limits – by using derivatives to chase extreme leverage on crypto and single stocks such as Tesla or Nvidia. The applications for ETFs that promised 3x to 5x returns on assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum could be blocked? But why has the SEC stepped in? Apparently, the regulators cited violations of Rule 18f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 which caps a fund’s value-at-risk (VaR) at 200% of its unleveraged reference portfolio. “We write to express concern regarding the registration of exchange-traded funds that seek to provide more than 200% (2x) leveraged exposure to underlying indices or securities,” said the SEC letter, issued on 2 December 2025. “We request the registrant revise its objective and strategy to be consistent with rule 18f-4” “The SEC has issued a flurry of warning letters to some of the country’s most prolific providers of high-octane ETFs, effectively blocking the introduction of products designed to deliver 3 and even 5 times the daily returns of stocks, commodities and cryptos.” pic.twitter.com/ZKm6HAqsgZ — Kalani o Māui (@MauiBoyMacro) December 3, 2025 DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 ProShares Pulls Several Crypto ETF Applications After Receiving SEC Warning A 1% Bitcoin drop could mean 3-5% ETF losses daily. Which means, over half of recent leveraged ETFs have shuttered due to poor performance. Shortly after receiving the SEC letter, ProShares pulled several 3x crypto ETF applications while acknowledging that they didn’t meet the legal standards. ProShares had originally filed its ETF in NYSE in October 2025. The SEC has stopped ProShares from launching new 3× leveraged crypto funds.They proposed 3× Bitcoin, 3× Ether, 3× Solana, 3× XRP. The SEC says the funds break leverage rules, so ProShares must fix the filings or withdraw them.Nothing moves forward until they do.… pic.twitter.com/SXlYAHKgkZ — 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸XRP (@BankXRP) December 3, 2025 Notably, no 3x or 5x single-stock or crypto ETFs exist in the US market yet. Rules limit leverage to 2x maximum. Read More: SEC Crypto News: US Plans to Redefine Crypto Assets SEC Could Soon Redefine How Digital Assets Are Classified Under US Law Speaking in Philadelphia on 12 November 2024, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the agency will “in the coming months” propose a structured framework based on the Supreme Court’s Howey test, the legal standard used to decide whether an asset counts as a security. The move aims to bring clarity to one of the most contentious areas in crypto regulation: determining when a token constitutes a security and when it does not. Atkins also said the Commission intends to release a “package” of exemptions designed to create a more flexible system for crypto projects that sell assets through investment contracts. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Key Takeaways The halt tempers hype around “supercharged” ETFs, potentially cooling demand for high-beta crypto plays as Bitcoin ETFs already hold billions. Issuers may pivot to compliant 2x products or options-based strategies, limiting innovation but protecting novices from wipeouts. The post Why Is SEC Blocking Highly Leveraged Crypto ETF Applications? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Solana ETFs saw a record $32M outflow as 21Shares' fund bled $42M, contradicting a $321M on-chain capital influx to the network.

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Investors are actively searching for the best new crypto to buy as total market capitalization approaches $3.2 trillion, reflecting renewed participation following last month’s corrections. Ethereum’s performance today underscores the impact of the Fusaka upgrade, activated yesterday, which introduced PeerDAS for reduced validator data loads and increased blob throughput to 14 per block. This has lowered Layer-2 fees by 40-60% on networks like Arbitrum and Optimism, driving a 4.30% 24-hour rise to $3,181.83 and a 5.09% weekly gain. ETH ETF inflows reached $250 million yesterday, as institutional holders like BitMine Immersion added positions. Network growth hit 190,000 new wallets in a single day, signaling sustained demand for Ethereum’s ecosystem. (Source: Sosovalue) Bitcoin trades at $93,218.19, up 0.53% today and 1.89% over the week, as selling pressure from November’s $18,000 drawdown eases. On-chain metrics show long-term holders accumulating, with new addresses holding smaller coin amounts but increasing in volume. Analysts note stabilization rather than immediate recovery, with December’s historical 9.7% average gains providing a supportive backdrop. Resistance at $94,000 could give way if ETF volumes sustain, targeting $100,000 by year-end. EXPLORE: 10+ Next Crypto to 100X In 2025 Best New Crypto to Buy: Memecoins and Emerging Tokens Lead Among top altcoins, Chainlink (LINK) added 0.44% to $14.53, building on last week’s 9.09% advance amid oracle integrations in DeFi. BNB rose 1.32% to $908.31, supported by Binance’s ecosystem expansion: a $1.5 billion USD1 stablecoin reserve reveal and new DeFi tools on BNB Chain. This drove a 0.92% ecosystem surge, with spot volume at $151 billion despite a 5.9% daily dip, maintaining 41% market share. Tron (TRX) edged up 0.12% to $0.2798, nearing a key milestone of 350 million total accounts—highlighting its role in accessible blockchain services and stablecoin transfers. 350 million milestone! https://t.co/zLI8vtuHjj — H.E. Justin Sun (@justinsuntron) December 4, 2025 Memecoins remain a standout area, with PIPPIN posting triple-digit gains to around $0.208 despite a 15% pullback today. The Solana-based AI-themed token, with a $208 million market cap, saw $99 million in 24-hour volume, fueled by community events and whale activity. (Source: Coingecko) XRP gained 1.20% to $2.16, facing resistance near $2.20, while Solana (SOL) held flat at $142.87. Dogecoin (DOGE) rose 0.76% to $0.1494, and Cardano (ADA) 0.79% to $0.4482. Stablecoins USDT and USDC remained pegged near $1.00. Japan’s flat 20% crypto tax proposal adds global support, potentially boosting liquidity from Asian markets. With Binance Blockchain Week underway through December 5, announcements on partnerships may further lift BNB and related assets. Overall, today’s action points to consolidation with upside potential, as Ethereum’s upgrades and memecoin activity draw fresh interest. For those seeking the best new crypto to buy, PIPPIN’s blend of virality and AI elements offers an entry into high-growth opportunities ahead of 2026. DISCOVER: Monad Crypto Drops 32%: Baseless Fud Or Is It Going To Zero? MON Price Prediction 2 days ago OGs Rally Behind Build on Bitcoin Crypto: BOB Crypto Blasts +100% as Top Devs Buidl Bitcoin Hyper L2 By Fatima Build on Bitcoin (BOB) is taking the crypto market by storm, as OGs rally around this project that aims to bring DeFi to the Bitcoin ecosystem via an Ethereum-style smart contract architecture. While BOB crypto is catching a bid right now, up more than +100% overnight, Bitcoin Hyper has a first-mover advantage as a Bitcoin Layer-2. BOB crypto launched on November 20 at a listing price of $0.0257, and over the following 10 days, it fell to $0.01. However, with the broader crypto market showing signs of a resurgence, Build on Bitcoin has been one of the strongest performers, surging nearly +200%, to $0.03. However, it has since cooled off and is trading back below its listing price, at $0.0245. just checked the $BOB chart and i think it's going to pump another 2x from here… pic.twitter.com/ZPL57OmnvW — GEM INSIDER (@gem_insider) December 4, 2025 Read The Full Article Here 2 days ago Why Is SEC Blocking Highly Leveraged Crypto ETF Applications? By Fatima The US Securities and Exchange Commission has suddenly put brakes on high-leverage crypto ETFs by issuing warning letters to major ETF issuers. Proposed funds from issuers like Direxion, ProShares, Tidal Financial, Volatility Shares, and GraniteShares apparently exceeded volatility limits – by using derivatives to chase extreme leverage on crypto and single stocks such as Tesla or Nvidia. The applications for ETFs that promised 3x to 5x returns on assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum could be blocked? But why has the SEC stepped in? Apparently, the regulators cited violations of Rule 18f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 which caps a fund’s value-at-risk (VaR) at 200% of its unleveraged reference portfolio. “We write to express concern regarding the registration of exchange-traded funds that seek to provide more than 200% (2x) leveraged exposure to underlying indices or securities,” said the SEC letter, issued on 2 December 2025. “We request the registrant revise its objective and strategy to be consistent with rule 18f-4” “The SEC has issued a flurry of warning letters to some of the country’s most prolific providers of high-octane ETFs, effectively blocking the introduction of products designed to deliver 3 and even 5 times the daily returns of stocks, commodities and cryptos.” pic.twitter.com/ZKm6HAqsgZ — Kalani o Māui (@MauiBoyMacro) December 3, 2025 DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Read the Full Article Here 2 days ago Stellar House Takes to Miami: Will Builder Link Up Fix XLM Price Prediction? By Fatima The crypto market is green once more, up +0.8% on the day, as Bitcoin holds steady above $93,000 and the combined crypto market cap sits at $3.26Tn. However, Stellar (XLM) is down -1% over the past 24 hours, continuing a downward trend that has persisted for more than a year. The XLM price prediction looks bleak right now, and the Stellar community will be hoping that the upcoming ‘Stellar House’ event in Miami today (December 4) can help to reverse the lagging assets’ fortunes. This event follows the first-ever Stellar House, which took place earlier this year in New York, where the team explored utility, interoperability, and real-world adoption of XLM with industry leaders. Stellar House Miami aims to build on the New York event and will be a one-day event featuring fireside chats, networking, creative activations, food, drinks, and more. https://twitter.com/StellarOrg/status/1996294571953922117 Read the Full Article Here 2 days ago Two Ukrainian Suspects Arrested in Vienna for Crypto Heir’s Brutal Robbery and Murder By Fatima Vienna police have arrested two Ukrainian nationals suspected of robbing and killing a 21-year-old countryman who held large cryptocurrency holdings. Authorities say the victim was lured to a hotel underground garage, severely beaten, and forced to reveal passwords to two crypto wallets. The attackers allegedly transferred the funds before setting the victim’s car on fire to destroy evidence. The young heir died from his injuries. The case is being investigated as robbery and murder. 3 days ago Hyperliquid Strategies Moves $411M in HYPE Tokens to Hypercore By Fatima Hyperliquid Strategies, the treasury arm behind HYPE, has transferred 12 million HYPE tokens to Hypercore, according to MLM. The assets, worth roughly $411 million, represent 1.2% of the total supply and 3.54% of the circulating supply. Alongside the transfer, the company has also initiated staking activity, moving 425,000 HYPE, about $14.5 million, into the staking balances of three separate wallets. The shift signals a strategic strengthening of on-chain participation and treasury positioning. 3 days ago FTN Price Fires +110% as Ethena Pumps: But ULTIMA, PIPPIN and PEPENODE Dominate Best Buys By Fatima The market is going into frenzy once again as Ethena pumps and FTN explodes in a spectacular rebound rally, igniting a new wave of momentum across altcoins. After the sharp December correction, sentiment shifted almost overnight, with several high-beta tokens outperforming large caps by wide margins. And while FTN is stealing the spotlight with a triple-digit surge, smart money is rotating into three other breakout plays. Analysts say those plays may deliver even more substantial upside into mid-December, driven by technical setups, aggressive accumulation, and strong community narratives. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Read the Full Article Here The post Crypto News Today, December 4 – ETH Breaks $3.2K on Fusaka Momentum, PIPPIN Memecoin Surges 130%: Best New Crypto to Buy? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Charles Schwab plans, the latest twist in US-China trade talks, and the surge tied to the Ethereum Fusaka upgrade all hit the crypto market at the same time today, and the overlap is bullish. These three themes keep showing up today because they’re likely driving most of the movement we’re seeing right now. Fusaka has been the biggest catalyst for Ethereum this week. ETH punched through $3,200 after a fast 4% climb, and the upgrade is now getting credit for the bump. Ethereum Fusaka expanded blob capacity sharply through PeerDAS; users are already seeing cheaper L2 activity and smoother network performance. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time It’s the first time in months we feel that improvements are translating into actual price action, and Fusaka, or any Ethereum upgrade, seems to be giving the market a narrative it can stick to, as usual. There’s also the massive $5.8 billion in short positions hanging over the Ethereum chart. If ETH tags $3,500, these shorts get squeezed, and probably violently. After reclaiming $3,100, the technicals lean bullish. People can see in the chart that the pressure is building. (source – Coinglass) Beyond Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade: Charles Schwab Crypto Push to Follow Vanguard’s Step Bitcoin, on the other hand, is basically parked between $92,000 and $94,000 after an upward move earlier in the week. The 50-week EMA still acts as support, which is exactly what we want for a move higher. Bitcoin’s volume patterns are still in a consolidation mode, despite the move. If BTC finally breaks above $94,000 with conviction, the path to $100,000 opens up quickly, and we might see it soon, hopefully. (source – BTC USD, TradingView) The Charles Schwab move, which is aimed to start next year, might be one of the biggest institutional headlines for crypto of the month. Once Charles Schwab starts its crypto access, it puts one of the largest US brokerages directly in competition with Coinbase. With more than $12 trillion under management, this Charles Schwab crypto integration could drag a lot of hesitant traditional investors into the space, whether they planned on entering or not. JUST IN: $12 trillion Charles Schwab says it will offer Bitcoin & Ethereum trading in early 2026. pic.twitter.com/0jiLCJIB3v — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) December 3, 2025 Institutional behavior is shifting elsewhere, too. Tom Lee’s BitMine scooped up another $265 million in ETH last week, lifting holdings beyond 3.7 million ETH. And BlackRock CEO Larry Fink now openly admits he was wrong about crypto. He says Bitcoin and digital assets are being adopted faster than the early internet, and BlackRock’s ETF flows support the claim. I have very strong views, but that doesn’t mean I’m not wrong. But by having strong views, you have to test yourself and ask yourself. You know, in my role, I see thousands of clients a year… governmental leaders. And we had these conversations that my thought process always evolves. This is a very glaring, public example of a big shift in my opinions. – Larry Fink, answering Andrew Ross’s question about his views of Bitcoin and crypto. DISCOVER: 16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2025 Regulatory Changes, Chinese Spy, and US-China Trade Truce Regulation is also moving faster. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the agency doesn’t need extra authority from Congress to keep building crypto rules and expects to roll out an “innovation exemption” within a month, something crypto builders have been asking for. The US-China trade situation eased slightly as Washington chose not to sanction Beijing’s security ministry, maintaining a fragile truce. The quieter US-China trade backdrop helped risk markets stabilize, which is bullish for crypto. US halted plans to sanction Chinese spy agency to maintain trade truce, FT says https://t.co/WGrSPp5IRM — The Straits Times (@straits_times) December 4, 2025 With Ethereum Fusaka still pushing ETH upward and Charles Schwab plans enforcing a deeper shift in adoption, the crypto market enters December with more strength than many expected, especially with the help of a rare moment of calm in US-China trade relations. DISCOVER: 10+ Next Crypto to 100X In 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates 2 days ago Citadel Pushes SEC For DeFi Oversight, Crypto Heavyweights Push Back Harder By Akiyama Felix Citadel, an investment management firm, has asked the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate decentralized finance (DeFi), the same way it does for traditional finance (TradFi). Naturally, this has caused backlash in the crypto community since the entire premise of DeFi is to be “other than” the traditional financial archetype, which is central in nature. Hayden Adams, CEO of Uniswap, a decentralized crypto exchange, minced no words in his accusations as he ripped into Citadel. In a post shared on X on 4 December 2025, Adams wrote that Citadel’s founder Ken Griffin “screwed over Constitution DAO” before “coming for DeFi, asking the SEC to treat software developers of decentralized protocols like centralized intermediaries.” He also claimed Citadel has been “lobbying behind closed doors on this for years.” First Ken Griffin screwed over Constitution DAO Now he's coming for DeFi, asking the SEC to treat software developers of decentralized protocols like centralized intermediaries Bet Citadel has been lobbying behind closed doors on this for years Okay thats all pretty bad, but… pic.twitter.com/ExoNhbhadu — Hayden Adams (@haydenzadams) December 4, 2025 Moreover, Adams had an issue with Citadel’s claim that DeFi cannot provide fair access to markets. In his post, he claimed Citadel to be the king of shady online market makers and that it has a problem with fintechs that can lower the barrier to liquidity creation. Read the full story here. 2 days ago Bitcoin Cash Approaches One Year High: BCH Price Prediction As BCH USDT Tests $600 Breakout By Akiyama Felix Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is having a moment. In the last 24 hours, BCH saw its price action go vertical, pumping from $580 to breach the $600 level, approaching its one-year high. However, it could not maintain its momentum above $600, and its price has since then come down to $592. The move followed Bitcoin’s push towards $94,000, which made investors across the crypto space more confident. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Even with the overall crypto market sentiment improving, investors are holding off from parking all their funds in privacy coins. 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A quick look at CoinGlass’s data reveals that BCH is trading in the green across the majority of the timeframes. (Source: CoinGlass) It is up by +8.80% in the weekly charts and by +17.12% on the monthly charts, with its YTD (Year to Date) numbers sitting at an impressive +36.47% highlighting an accumulation trend that has been ongoing for weeks rather than a reaction to BTC’s recent rebound. $BCH's hashrate has surpassed 2017 levels. pic.twitter.com/lI4jEU53EY — CW (@CW8900) December 3, 2025 One major reason for this momentum is Grayscale’s plan to turn its BTC Cash Trust into a spot ETF, for which the digital asset management company filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 9 September 2025. If approved, BCH could see more upside to its price action as more institutional investors park their funds in it. Read the full story here. 3 days ago Will Trump Whitehouse Veto Powell Over FOMC? Federal Reserve News Today, PMI, Non-Farm, and Jobless Claims Give Pre-FOMC Clues By Akiyama Felix In Federal Reserve news, today, the long-running Trump-Powell tension is back at center stage as fresh FOMC clues hint at a potentially decisive December meeting. The mix of weaker labor readings, uneven PMI data, and a Fed shifting away from quantitative tightening has turned routine updates into political fuel. LMFAO! President Trump is nuking Jerome Powell right now in the Cabinet meeting "We have a guy that's a stubborn OX who probably doesn't like your president, your favorite president!" "We have an incompetent Fed Chair, a real DOPE. Who should reduce rates!" "Well be… pic.twitter.com/5Wh2AOyA3Y — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 2, 2025 The Federal Reserve officially ended QT on December 1, and we can see the move as the first clear step toward a more accommodative stance, or something Trump has been demanding for years. This overlap between policy shifts and Trump-Powell criticism is noticeable, especially as markets now lean heavily toward a December rate cut. Read the full story here. 3 days ago FTN Price Fires +110% as Ethena Pumps: But ULTIMA, PIPPIN and PEPENODE Dominate Best Buys By Akiyama Felix The market is going into frenzy once again as Ethena pumps and FTN explodes in a spectacular rebound rally, igniting a new wave of momentum across altcoins. After the sharp December correction, sentiment shifted almost overnight, with several high-beta tokens outperforming large caps by wide margins. And while FTN is stealing the spotlight with a triple-digit surge, smart money is rotating into three other breakout plays. Analysts say those plays may deliver even more substantial upside into mid-December, driven by technical setups, aggressive accumulation, and strong community narratives. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Read the full story here. 3 days ago CFTC Greenlights Polymarket For US Traders By Akiyama Felix The return of Polymarket to the United States marks one of the most significant regulatory moments of late 2025. With crypto markets seeking new catalysts after months of volatility, the CFTC’s greenlight has opened the door to a prediction-market boom in the world’s largest financial economy. After years of regulatory tension, Polymarket is finally rolling out its US-compliant platform – starting with sports events and soon expanding to politics, finance, crypto, and global risk markets. With more than $3 billion in monthly volume globally, the reopening positions Polymarket as one of the most influential on-chain platforms heading into 2026. Read the full story here. The post Crypto Market News Today, December 4: Ethereum Not Stopping After Fusaka, US-China Trade Truce, Charles Schwab to Launch Crypto appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Crypto markets continued to show strong momentum a day after Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager, began allowing trading in cryptocurrency ETFs, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP.Vanguard, which manages over $11 trillion in assets for more than 50 million clients, had long avoided crypto, saying it was too risky for long-term portfolios. But with crypto ETFs growing in popularity this past year, the firm has reversed course and given investors access.On Tuesday, Bitcoin (BTC) jumped about 6% after the launch. Today, the world’s largest cryptocurrency is trading at $94,000, up 3% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, BTC, SOL, and XRP ETFs had inflows of $58.5 million, $46 million, and $68 million, respectively, on Dec. 2. However, ETH ETFs recorded $9 million in outflows, according to SoSoValue data.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Bitwise is gradually claiming dominance as XRP ETFs maintain steady, positive daily inflows and record trading volume since the launch of the first ETF to date.

Crypto market today: Bitwise XRP ETF gains access on Vanguard; DOGE sees 528,408% short liquidation; BTC can drop to $52,000.

Franklin Templeton, the $1.69 trillion asset manager, has rolled out a new Solana ETF, and the product's own ticker SOEZ is already turning the launch into a meme across the crypto market.

Cramer applauds the SEC for blocking new 3x and 5x ETF plans, calling it a rare win for investors, while the focus now shifts to whether stricter rules spark an unexpected outcome for Bitcoin and XRP.

Wednesday opens with Bitcoin pushing back above $93,000, XRP ETFs closing in on their first $1 billion milestone and SHIB teasing a clean 29% upside setup that suddenly puts the meme coin back in the conversation.

Today’s headlines: The latest on Vanguard ETFs, Coinbase lawsuit, Strategy $1.44B reserve, & more. This is Decrypt's Daily Recap with host @Tyler_Did_It. Your crypto round-up for December 2nd 2025

Crypto majors are green and reversing yesterday’s selloff, with BTC up 2% at $87,400, ETH flat at $2,820, BNB up 2% at $842, and SOL up 2% at $129. Among top movers, Fartcoin (+14%), SPX (+12%), and PUMP (+9%) led gains. Vanguard announced it will begin allowing trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform, ending its long-standing opposition. Coinbase leadership and Marc Andreessen were sued over an alleged years-long insider-trading scheme. Ripple secured a payments license in Singapore and expanded XRP and RLUSD payment services there. Vitalik Buterin warned that shifting Zcash governance toward token-based voting could erode privacy protections. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman stated that bank regulators are working on stablecoin rules. Anthropic released a report showing that AI agents discovered zero-day exploits in crypto protocols during testing and pose a threat to vulnerable smart contracts. Meanwhile, House Republicans issued a 50-page report on “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” alleging that the Fed, FDIC, OCC, and SEC covertly pressured banks to avoid crypto through pause letters, informal guidance, and SAB 121, ultimately debanking more than 30 firms.

Chainlink’s native token, LINK, surged 13% following the launch of the first Chainlink-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Tuesday, Dec. 2.LINK is currently trading at $13.38 with a market capitalization of $9.2 billion, according to data from CoinGecko. The price rise comes as the broader crypto market recovered slightly today after a week of losses.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Crypto majors are green and reversing yesterday’s selloff, with BTC up 2% at $87,400, ETH flat at $2,820, BNB up 2% at $842, and SOL up 2% at $129. Among top movers, Fartcoin (+14%), SPX (+12%), and PUMP (+9%) led gains. Vanguard announced it will begin allowing trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform, ending its long-standing opposition. Coinbase leadership and Marc Andreessen were sued over an alleged years-long insider-trading scheme. Ripple secured a payments license in Singapore and expanded XRP and RLUSD payment services there. Vitalik Buterin warned that shifting Zcash governance toward token-based voting could erode privacy protections. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman stated that bank regulators are working on stablecoin rules. Anthropic released a report showing that AI agents discovered zero-day exploits in crypto protocols during testing and pose a threat to vulnerable smart contracts. Meanwhile, House Republicans issued a 50-page report on “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” alleging that the Fed, FDIC, OCC, and SEC covertly pressured banks to avoid crypto through pause letters, informal guidance, and SAB 121, ultimately debanking more than 30 firms.

Crypto majors were slightly red, with BTC down 1% at $86,600 and ETH down 1% at $2,910, while BNB gained 1% to $856 and SOL held steady at $136. Among top movers, MON (+24%), SPX (+13%), and IP (+7%) led the market. In policy and institutional developments, Texas launched its Bitcoin reserve with a $5 million purchase of BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, marking the first deployment of its approved $10 million BTC budget. U.S. Bank completed a test of issuing a proprietary stablecoin on the Stellar network, and MoonPay secured a New York trust charter, joining firms like Coinbase and Ripple to expand institutional custody and service capabilities. Polymarket received CFTC approval to reenter the U.S., enabling it to onboard domestic users, brokers, and intermediaries, while Kalshi was blocked in Nevada from offering sports and election markets after a judge reversed an earlier ruling. Klarna introduced its own stablecoin, KlarnaUSD, on Tempo. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security has reportedly been investigating Bitmain as a national security risk, examining whether the company can remotely access its equipment.

Crypto asset manager Grayscale has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeking to convert its Grayscale Zcash Trust into a spot ZEC exchange-traded fund (ETF).In a preliminary prospectus dated Nov. 26, Grayscale said it plans to list the fund on NYSE Arca under the ticker ZCSH. The filing names Coinbase Custody as custodian and Coinbase as prime broker. The Bank of New York Mellon will act as transfer agent and administrator of the ETF.As of Nov. 25, Grayscale Zcash Trust held about 394,400 ZEC, worth around $199.2 million at current market price, per data from Grayscale’s website.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Grayscale’s Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) began trading on NYSE Arca on Monday, Nov. 24, giving investors a new way to gain exposure to the 10th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.Although the listing marks a milestone for the 12-year-old memecoin, which has been publicly supported by high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban, the GDOG fund reported just $1.7 million in assets, and $1.4 million in first-day trading volume, with net inflows not disclosed, according to data from SoSoValue.That’s significantly lower than some projections. Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas forecasted in an X post yesterday that day-one trading volume for GDOG could hit as high as $12 million. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Btc: 81.6k (-11%) | btc.D: 58.8% (-0.5%). Eth: 2665 (-12%) | bnb: 800 (-11%) | sol: 123 (-13%). Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw significant outflows, with broader crypto markets falling sharply as strong jobs data reduced expectations for interest-rate cuts. Bitcoin’s technicals weakened, with RSI hitting a three-year low and the price hovering only slightly above a major strategy’s average entry level. Major holders were reported to be selling, including a long-term wallet unloading $1.4 billion in BTC and another entity selling 10,000 ETH to support a share buyback. Institutions faced pressure as well, with concerns that certain digital-asset-related companies could be removed from major indexes, while one prominent mining-related firm carried billions in unrealized losses. Some attributed part of the sell-off to a software glitch. Meanwhile, policy and corporate developments continued: a U.S. representative introduced new crypto legislation, Metaplanet announced plans to purchase $95 million in BTC, Coinbase launched ETH-backed loans through Morpho, and Securitize partnered with Plume to expand real-world-asset offerings. India also signaled plans to launch an ARC stablecoin.

Nearly four months after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledged BlackRock’s filing to permit staking in the firm’s Ethereum ETF, the $10 trillion investment firm has registered a new staked Ethereum Trust.The iShares Staked Ethereum Trust was incorporated in Delaware today, according to state filings.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Cryptocurrency markets continued to slide on Friday, Nov. 14, as investors faced macro uncertainty and heavy liquidations following a volatile few weeks.Bitcoin (BTC) fell 4.3% to $94,200 over the past 24 hours – its lowest price point since around April. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) slipped 2% to $3,164, bringing its weekly losses to 9%. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mantle, the high-performance distribution and liquidity layer for real-world assets (RWAs), together with Bybit and Backed, today announced its strategic collaboration to bring tokenized U.S. equities onchain through xStocks, enabling 24/7 access to leading global assets directly within the Mantle ecosystem. Through xStocks, users can gain exposure to tokenized versions of leading equities such as NVDAx, AAPLx, and MSTRx, seamlessly connecting traditional financial assets with the composability of decentralized finance. The collaboration combines Mantle’s scalable blockchain infrastructure, Bybit’s global exchange liquidity, and Backed’s regulated tokenization framework to deliver a fully onchain experience for traditional markets. Seamless Integration Between CEX and DeFi At launch, Bybit will provide full support for deposits and withdrawals of xStocks via Mantle, allowing users to move assets between Bybit and Mantle Network efficiently and securely. This direct CEX-to-chain bridge simplifies onboarding, drives liquidity, and opens new opportunities for both users and developers to engage with tokenized markets. xStocks tokens, issued by Backed in partnership with regulated custodians, are fully backed 1:1 by their underlying securities. Each token mirrors a specific equity or treasury asset, offering transparent, verifiable, and programmable exposure to leading global companies. “Tokenized equities are redefining how traditional markets interact with blockchain technology,” said Emily Bao, Head of Spot at Bybit. “Bybit is proud to support Mantle’s vision of creating a unified, scalable platform where real-world assets can thrive onchain, delivering accessible and innovative financial solutions to a global audience.” Building the Infrastructure for Onchain Capital Markets This integration marks a major milestone for Mantle, Ethereum’s largest ZK proof-powered L2 network. Combining a modular architecture, advanced data availability layer, and low-fee environment, Mantle enables secure, scalable and cost-efficient access to tokenized equities, seamlessly converging TradFi, CeFi and DeFi within a unified onchain framework. On Mantle, tokenized equities are more than digital representations, they become programmable financial primitives. Builders and developers can leverage these assets to design innovative instruments, integrate real-world and crypto assets into automated strategies, and optimize capital efficiency across ecosystems. “With Mantle’s modular architecture, premium technology stack, and Ethereum-grade security, combined with Bybit’s infrastructure and reach, tokenized equities are set to become a foundational building block for the next wave of onchain finance,” said Emily Bao, Key Advisor at Mantle. “xStocks represents a pivotal step in turning traditional assets into composable building blocks that scale across Mantle’s ecosystem and power the decentralized economy.” “It takes more than tokenization to bridge TradFi and DeFi; you need infrastructure and distribution,” added David Henderson, Head of Growth at Backed. “Beyond accessibility, xStocks are built for composability. Together with Mantle and Bybit, we’re building the onchain economy to not only absorb capital markets but improve them.” Driving Mantle’s Broader RWA Momentum This collaboration builds on Bybit’s continued support for Mantle’s expanding RWA ecosystem, following recent initiatives such as: Anchorage integration, providing institutional-grade custody for $MNT to expand global access. Moomoo Exchange listing, bringing $MNT to U.S. retail investors alongside stocks, ETFs, and crypto. Tokenization-as-a-Service (TaaS), offering institutions a compliant, end-to-end framework to tokenize and scale real-world assets on Mantle. RWA Hackathons & Scholarships launch, fostering innovation and empowering talent pipelines to accelerate compliant tokenization and institutional adoption. Advancing Mantle’s Vision for Tokenized Markets As Mantle continues building the premier liquidity and distribution layer for tokenized assets, this initiative aligns with Mantle’s broader roadmap to expand RWA integrations, unlocking new capital efficiencies and composable DeFi strategies across its ecosystem. The collaboration reinforces Mantle’s commitment to enabling open, secure, and scalable access to tokenized assets, paving the way for broader participation in the trillion-dollar global capital markets through blockchain technology. xStocks are not available in the U.S. or to U.S. citizens. Geographic restrictions apply. About Mantle Mantle positions itself as the premier distribution layer and gateway for institutions and TradFi to connect with onchain liquidity and access real-world assets, powering how real-world finance flows. With over $4B+ in community-owned assets, Mantle combines credibility, liquidity and scalability with institutional-grade infrastructure to support large-scale adoption. The ecosystem is anchored by $MNT within Bybit, and built out through core ecosystem projects like mETH, fBTC, MI4 and more. This is complemented by Mantle Network’s partnerships with leading issuers and protocols such as Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, OP-Succinct and EigenLayer. For more information about Mantle, please visit: mantle.xyz For more social updates, please follow: Mantle Official X & Mantle Community Channel About Backed Founded in 2021, Backed is the leading issuer of compliant tokenized equities and ETFs, including the innovative xStocks line of products. Backed’s products are freely transferable ERC-20 and SPL tokens compatible with Ethereum and Solana-based platforms. For more information, please visit https://backed.fi/ About Bybit Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com. 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