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JPMorgan analysts believe that MicroStrategy's financial health is crucial for Bitcoin's price stability. They are watching MicroStrategy's enterprise-value-to-bitcoin-holdings ratio; if it stays above 1, it suggests MicroStrategy is unlikely to sell its large Bitcoin holdings, which would help stabilize Bitcoin's price. MicroStrategy has a $1.44 billion reserve to cover expenses, reducing the risk of forced Bitcoin sales. Bitcoin miners face challenges due to decreased hashrate and profitability, leading some to sell Bitcoin, but JPMorgan emphasizes that MicroStrategy's strategy has a larger impact on Bitcoin's near-term price. The decision by MSCI on whether to include MicroStrategy in its indices could also affect market sentiment, with a positive decision potentially boosting both MicroStrategy's stock and Bitcoin's price. Bitcoin's production cost has dropped to $90,000, but analysts still maintain a positive long-term outlook, estimating a potential price of $170,000 in the coming months.

Bitcoin is holding steady near $92,000 while other markets show mixed signals. Crypto analysts note that large investors are accumulating Bitcoin and Ethereum. Despite strong US labor data, the market expects a US interest rate cut this month. Japan's Nikkei fell, influenced by weak household spending figures. Chinese markets are mixed, while European markets are expected to open slightly higher. US stock futures are also mixed as traders analyze economic data, including lower-than-expected factory orders and a drop in jobless claims. A key jobs report is delayed, leaving investors to rely on other indicators. The market anticipates a likely interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve soon.

AlphaTON Capital, a company listed on the Nasdaq, has filed with the SEC to register a $420.69 million shelf offering. This allows them to raise capital more easily for future investments. The company intends to use these funds to expand its presence in the TON (The Open Network) ecosystem, including increasing its holdings of TON tokens and investing in Telegram's new Cocoon AI network, which rewards users with Toncoin for sharing their GPU. They are also planning acquisitions of companies within the TON ecosystem that work in blockchain services and payments. AlphaTON has already deployed Nvidia B200 GPUs to Cocoon AI to generate revenue. They are also planning to acquire 60% of GAMEE, a mobile gaming platform, and launch a TON Mastercard in partnership with PagoPay and ALT5 Sigma.

Ethereum has been on an upward trend, breaking above $3,200 and currently consolidating those gains. It's trading above $3,120, supported by the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. A short-term contracting triangle is forming around $3,130. If Ethereum breaks above the $3,240 resistance, it could target further gains, potentially reaching $3,320, $3,450, or even $3,500. However, failure to surpass $3,240 could lead to a decline, with initial support around $3,120 and major support at $3,050. A drop below $3,050 could push the price towards $3,000, potentially reaching as low as $2,850 or $2,840.

CertiK's U.S. Digital Asset Policy Report highlights recent legislative advancements that could significantly boost the crypto industry. The report emphasizes the GENIUS Act, which introduces federal licensing for stablecoin issuers with rules for reserves and redemptions, and the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify the roles of the SEC and CFTC in overseeing digital assets by defining the boundary between securities and commodities. Furthermore, the SEC's rollback of SAB 121 is noted as a positive step, removing capital barriers for banks to offer crypto custody services, potentially leading to increased institutional involvement. The report also mentions fragmented state licensing regimes create a preemption gap for multi-state operators, while Senate market-structure legislation may allow CFTC-registered exchanges to list spot crypto products. Globally, the report identifies a trend toward regulating stablecoins and digital assets.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts a breakout year for crypto in 2026, driven by regulatory changes, increased institutional demand, and real-world applications. He views recent market volatility as a temporary risk-off period, not a long-term downturn, emphasizing the improving regulatory environment in the United States. Garlinghouse highlights the growing presence of traditional financial institutions like Franklin Templeton and BlackRock in the crypto space, as well as Vanguard's change in stance towards crypto. He dismisses concerns about over-hyped crypto ETFs, pointing to the current small percentage of crypto in the overall ETF market and the $700 million inflow into XRP ETFs. Stablecoins are identified as a key component of future crypto adoption, with Ripple's own stablecoin exceeding a billion dollar market cap. Garlinghouse anticipates the passage of crypto legislation in the first half of next year, further boosting the industry. He also forecasts Bitcoin reaching $180,000 by the end of 2026.

Ethereum is showing signs of a potential price increase. An 'Inverse Head & Shoulders' pattern, often indicating an upward trend, has emerged on the charts. Analyst Donald Dean points to a strong support level around $2,750 and a potential rise to $4,109, with a further target near $5,766 if momentum continues. Another analyst, LSTRADER, highlights increasing accumulation despite previous resistance, suggesting growing interest in buying Ethereum. However, they emphasize that a break above the current trendline is needed to confirm the upward move, advising traders to remain patient and monitor the situation closely.

Solana's trading volume on exchanges showed growth in November, despite an overall bearish market. Binance accounted for over half of all Solana trading, making it a key exchange to watch for price movement signals. Retail investors have been buying Solana recently, while large investors, known as whales, have been selling and betting against it. This selling pressure from whales could push Solana's price down to around $100. However, if the current price range holds, Solana could increase by 32% to 42%.

According to Hashed, a crypto venture capital firm, the next surge in the cryptocurrency market will stem from advancements in underlying infrastructure, rather than from speculative narratives. They believe that improvements to the fundamental technology and systems supporting cryptocurrencies will drive growth, differing from previous periods where market trends were fueled by hype or specific trends.

Bitcoin has been trading around the $92,000 to $94,000 range, with bulls attempting to push the price higher. It recently experienced a fresh increase above $92,500 after staying above $90,000. The price is currently consolidating gains, facing immediate resistance near $92,800 and key resistance at $93,000 and $94,000. A successful break above $94,000 could lead to further gains towards $95,000 and potentially higher levels. However, failure to overcome the $94,000 resistance could result in a decline, with immediate support near $91,650 and major support at $90,500. Further losses could see the price drop towards $88,950 and potentially $87,750. The MACD indicator shows weakening bullish momentum, and the RSI is below 50, suggesting a potential for downward pressure.

A new bridge connecting the Base and Solana blockchains has launched, allowing users to easily move assets between the two networks. This means people can transfer tokens like Solana ($SOL) and even meme coins between Base and Solana without using traditional exchanges. The bridge is secured by Chainlink's technology and verified by both Chainlink and Coinbase to ensure safe transfers. Several apps are already supporting the bridge, allowing users to trade and use Solana assets on Base. This connection aims to combine the liquidity of both ecosystems, making it easier for people to interact with assets from either chain. In related news, JPMorgan Chase has been using the Base network for its JPM Coin, a token representing dollar deposits, which allows institutional clients to make instant transactions.

Bitcoin has rebounded above $93,000 after a period of market uncertainty. This recovery is attributed to institutional investors returning to the market, as indicated by the Coinbase Premium Index turning positive. Major financial firms like Charles Schwab and Vanguard are increasing access to Bitcoin for their clients. Schwab plans to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading by early 2026, and Vanguard has opened access to spot crypto ETFs for over 50 million investors. Additionally, Japan is moving towards approving Bitcoin ETFs, which could bring a significant influx of investment, potentially $310 billion, into the market. Bitcoin's weekly chart shows a rebound, with buyers stepping in to prevent a deeper price decline. Bitcoin faces resistance between $97,000 and $102,000.

The US Federal Reserve has injected over $13 billion into the market through overnight repo operations, signaling an end to its Quantitative Tightening program. This liquidity boost has caused market reactions, with Bitcoin increasing by approximately 4% to reach $93,800 and XRP rising over 8% to $2.18. Investor Paul Barron suggests that XRP, along with other coins with clear utility, may benefit from this increased liquidity, potentially driving up demand for tokens that facilitate fast and cheap money transfers. XRP ETFs have seen inflows of over $800 million. While some companies have reduced their reliance on Ripple's tools, XRP continues to be used within its payment network. Market analysts are advising traders to remain vigilant, manage risk, and be prepared for potential volatility despite the current positive momentum.

The United States has opened the door to leveraged spot cryptocurrency trading under federal regulation for the first time. This means American traders can now access margin-based spot crypto trading on exchanges registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), benefiting from protections against counterparty risk. Bitnomial Inc. plans to launch a leveraged retail spot crypto exchange under CFTC oversight on December 8, 2024. Previously, Americans seeking leveraged spot crypto trading had to use offshore platforms with less transparency and fewer protections. This regulatory move brings spot crypto trading under the same framework as futures and options contracts, which includes clearinghouse settlement. Recent legislation, including the GENIUS Act, aims to establish clear rules for digital assets, signaling a shift towards fostering innovation and consumer protection. However, some consumer advocates have expressed concerns about potential confusion among retail investors regarding the risks of leveraged crypto trading.

21Shares has launched a new ETF called TXXS on the Nasdaq exchange that allows investors to gain leveraged exposure to the Sui (SUI) cryptocurrency. This ETF is designed to mirror double the daily price movement of Sui, offering traders a way to participate in the Sui market without directly holding the token. The SEC recently approved this ETF, making it the first leveraged product related to the Sui ecosystem. 21Shares also has a separate application pending with the SEC for a spot Sui ETF.

In November 2025, Bitcoin mining profitability significantly declined, with hash rates dropping and production costs rising, leading to payback periods exceeding 1,200 days. Consequently, 70% of leading mining companies are now generating revenue from AI infrastructure, which yields about 50% more than traditional mining. Companies like Bitfarms are phasing out Bitcoin mining to convert facilities into HPC data centers, while others like IREN have secured major AI cloud computing agreements. This shift has spurred massive capital restructuring, including convertible note issuances and equipment agreements, as miners adapt to the new landscape. Some governments are cracking down on illegal mining operations, while others are exploring crypto as a national priority. Despite the challenges, many leading miners are accumulating Bitcoin, signaling confidence in its long-term value, with companies like MARA holding substantial Bitcoin reserves.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju suggests Bitcoin may be entering a bear market phase based on on-chain indicators, unless new macro liquidity arrives, specifically through spot ETFs. A composite chart stacking ten CryptoQuant metrics shows bearish signals dominating as Bitcoin has pulled back from recent highs. Ju emphasizes that macro conditions and ETF flows are now crucial for Bitcoin's next major move, advising investors to monitor macro developments and ETF inflows closely. He believes renewed demand from spot ETFs could prevent a deeper drawdown. While bearish, Ju doesn't expect a repeat of the 2022 collapse due to Strategy's large Bitcoin holdings acting as a stabilizer. He views the current pullback as substantial but suggests a prolonged period of consolidation is more likely than a dramatic crash, advising long-term holders to avoid panic selling. Bitcoin is currently trading at $92,494.

Ethereum's price has risen back to around $3,200, supported by significant buying activity from large investors known as "sharks" (those holding between 1,000 and 10,000 ETH). These sharks added 450,000 ETH, worth approximately $1.4 billion, to their holdings between mid-November and early December. This accumulation occurred even during a price dip, suggesting strong confidence. The Ethereum network is also seeing increased activity, with a surge in new addresses joining the network, reaching a peak of 190,000 new addresses. This increased network growth often indicates a healthy and sustainable price rally.

Solana Mobile plans to launch its SKR token in January 2026. The token, with a total supply of 10 billion, will be used for governance, staking, rewards, and developer incentives within the Solana mobile ecosystem. 30% of the tokens are allocated for airdrops and early access for Seeker users and dApp participants. However, a security vulnerability has been discovered in the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip used in the Seeker smartphone. This flaw, which cannot be fixed with software updates, could potentially allow attackers to gain full device control. Despite this concern, Solana Mobile reports over 150,000 pre-orders for the Seeker phone and will reveal more details about the SKR token at the Solana Breakpoint Conference in December.

Recent data indicates that Bitcoin investors are currently exhibiting caution. The Bitcoin taker buy/sell ratio has declined, signaling weakening demand and potential sell pressure. Simultaneously, the estimated leverage ratio has decreased, suggesting that investors are reducing their leveraged positions, possibly due to Bitcoin's weak demand at the beginning of December. Lower leverage could lead derivatives investors to the spot market, reducing liquidation risks. Significant long liquidation leverage was at risk near $90,000, while short liquidation leverage was above $96,000. The market is uncertain about whether the recovery rally will continue, and the recent price drops have not attracted strong demand. The Federal Reserve is expected to provide clarity next week, potentially with rate cuts and the end of quantitative tightening, which could positively affect Bitcoin.

An SEC Investor Advisory Committee meeting highlighted disagreements on how to regulate tokenization and decentralized finance (DeFi). Tokenization, the process of converting assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate into digital tokens on a blockchain, is gaining traction. Executives from Citadel Securities, Coinbase, and Galaxy participated in the discussion. Citadel Securities advocated for stricter regulations on DeFi, specifically regarding tokenized securities, urging the SEC to identify all intermediaries involved and avoid broad exemptions from exchange and broker-dealer definitions. Coinbase agreed with a rule-by-rule approach to regulation, suggesting that regulations for decentralized exchanges shouldn't be the same as those for brokers.

The Shiba Inu development team plans to implement a privacy upgrade using Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) on its Shibarium layer-2 chain in the first half of 2026. This upgrade, facilitated by Zama, aims to make SHIB and BONE transactions anonymous and protect smart contract data. This announcement comes after a hacker exploited Shibarium earlier in the year, draining over $4 million. Currently, Shiba Inu is consolidating around a resistance level of $0.0000090, with increased trading volume. Holding above this level could lead to a move toward $0.000010, while failure to hold could result in a drop to $0.0000080. The article also mentions Maxi Doge ($MAXI), a new meme coin presale that has already raised over $4 million.

Central banks significantly increased their gold reserves in October 2025, purchasing 53 tonnes, the highest amount this year, with Poland and Brazil leading the buying. This trend indicates worries about economic stability and a desire to diversify away from the U.S. dollar. Some countries are now considering Bitcoin as a reserve asset alongside gold. The United States has already designated Bitcoin as a national reserve asset, managed by the Treasury using seized assets. Texas became the first US state to purchase Bitcoin for its treasury. Taiwan is considering adding Bitcoin to its reserves to reduce reliance on the dollar. Analysts suggest Bitcoin could be on central bank balance sheets by 2030 as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical risk.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a report assessing the regulatory landscape for stablecoins, highlighting that while regulations are emerging, there's a lack of uniformity globally. The IMF emphasizes that stablecoins, which can promote financial access and innovation, also pose risks such as currency substitution and market instability. They stress the importance of global cooperation in regulation and are working with other financial bodies to improve oversight. Concerns are raised about the potential for market inefficiencies due to the increasing number of stablecoins across different blockchains and varying regulations across countries. Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC, the largest stablecoins, are primarily backed by short-term US Treasuries, reverse repos collateralized with US Treasuries, and bank deposits. The US's GENIUS Act and the EU's MiCA regulations are creating separate stablecoin frameworks, potentially fragmenting the global market and causing liquidity to become segmented by jurisdiction. The EU's MiCA rule requiring stablecoin reserves to be held in EU-based banks is facing resistance due to concerns about banking concentration risk.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has revealed a strategic plan for 2026, aiming to make Cardano a leading blockchain network. This plan is intended to improve the Cardano ecosystem and potentially boost the value of its ADA token. Despite ADA's price declining by 63% this year to around $0.449, analysts are optimistic about a potential recovery. One analyst identifies $0.50 as a key resistance level; breaking above it could trigger a significant bullish phase for ADA. The current low price may present a buying opportunity for traders anticipating an upward price movement.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are showing signs of a potential price reversal, stabilizing at key support levels after recent price declines. These assets printed bullish engulfing candles, indicating renewed buying interest. On weekly charts, they're showing early stages of an inside-week breakout paired with a false breakdown. A high-conviction whale trader is building long positions across the crypto market, currently leading the Lighter leaderboard with over $64 million in profit and an 83% long bias, with positions in BTC, ETH, SOL, AAVE, PAXG and PUMP. Chainflip Labs reported strong performance in November, clearing over $583 million in swap volume, with sustained demand across BTC, ETH, and SOL routes.

Technical indicators for Pepe coin are showing positive signs, suggesting a potential price increase. The price has broken above a key level, indicating renewed buyer interest, and volatility is decreasing. Open Interest in Pepe coin has increased significantly, and more traders are betting on the price going up. A potential price pattern suggests a target of $0.0000075, with a possibility of reaching $0.0000165 under favorable market conditions. The article also mentions PepeNode, a mine-to-earn game that allows users to passively earn meme coins and is currently in presale.

Chainlink's price is predicted to potentially reach $46, according to an expert analysis, if it maintains its current level of around $13. This bullish outlook is supported by the launch of Grayscale's new Chainlink ETF (GLNK), which attracted over $42 million in inflows on its first day. Chainlink has shown a 7.6% increase in value over the past week. The $46 target aligns with the upper range of Chainlink's long-term price channel and reflects previous price movements after similar accumulation periods. The GLNK ETF provides investors with a new way to gain exposure to Chainlink, holding the native token directly, although Grayscale cautions that this product carries higher risks than traditional ETFs. Bitwise also has a Chainlink ETF awaiting approval.

Bitcoin is increasingly being used in legal settings as a reliable record of events, with courts accepting blockchain data as evidence in cases involving fund tracing, ransom payments, and proving transactions. While legal systems traditionally rely on registries and documents, Bitcoin offers an alternative way to preserve history, independent of institutions. Courts in the United States and China already recognize blockchain records for certain purposes, such as authenticating business records and verifying data. The use of Bitcoin as evidence is growing, particularly for cross-border claims, timestamping documents, and auditing internal logs within companies. However, courts still consider factors like identity, intent, and consent, alongside blockchain data. The challenge lies in balancing the immutability of Bitcoin's ledger with the need for legal remedies that address issues like coercion or theft. While Bitcoin transactions are being accepted, regulations regarding how to handle conflicting information will depend on the jurisdiction. It is expected that the reliance on the timechain will grow as people find that checking the timechain has become routine.

Quantitative trading firm Jane Street led a $105 million Series A funding round for Antithesis, a company that claims to have improved the Ethereum blockchain. Antithesis states their simulations and stress tests helped Ethereum's transition to a proof-of-stake system. Ethereum's price recently increased after forming a double bottom at $2,750, with a potential rise to $4,000 if it breaks the $3,350 resistance level. Trading volumes for ETH are high at $31 billion. The article also mentions Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a layer-2 chain for Bitcoin that utilizes the Solana blockchain.

Vanguard, a major asset manager with over $11 trillion in assets, is now allowing its clients access to crypto-related ETFs and mutual funds, which is seen as a positive development for crypto adoption. Solana (SOL) is expected to benefit significantly from this move, with analysts pointing to potential price increases. Solana ETFs experienced $46.7 million in inflows on the day of the Vanguard announcement. Technical analysis suggests that Solana is showing signs of a strong bottom, potentially leading to a price rise to $210, then $500 and possibly even $1,000. The article also mentions SUBBD ($SUBBD), a project focused on decentralizing the creator economy, which has already raised nearly $1.4 million in its presale.

The cryptocurrency market remains stable at $3.24 trillion as investors anticipate the upcoming FOMC meeting. Some cryptocurrencies like Zcash, Bittensor, Avalanche, Ethereum, and Cardano experienced gains, while Bitcoin's price remained relatively unchanged. There's growing optimism due to expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and the introduction of new altcoin ETFs. The article highlights PEPENODE ($PEPENODE) as a promising new meme coin. PEPENODE has raised $2.26 million in its presale and aims to allow users to mine tokens using virtual mining nodes instead of traditional hardware. Users can acquire and upgrade these nodes to mine external tokens like Pepe and Fartcoin, with plans to add more in the future. Upgrading nodes increases rewards, incentivizing further PEPENODE purchases. Nodes can be sold or PEPENODE can be staked for a 573% APY. The token is currently priced at $0.0011778, with the price increasing every three days until the presale ends. The article suggests PEPENODE's launch timing could be ideal, potentially leading to a successful 2026.

Large Dogecoin holders, often referred to as whales, have recently acquired 480 million DOGE. This accumulation by major investors is a significant event that could potentially influence Dogecoin's price. The movement of such a large amount of the cryptocurrency suggests a possible shift in market sentiment or future expectations regarding Dogecoin.

Ethereum is showing signs of recovery after a period of market uncertainty, reclaiming the $3,150 level. A key indicator, the Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL), suggests a balance between optimism and fear, indicating that ETH holders are generally in moderate profit. This balance is seen as a foundation for a healthier recovery. While ETH's NUPL was higher earlier in the year, it has not fallen into negative territory, suggesting underlying market strength. The market is awaiting a catalyst to define the next trend. Ethereum's weekly chart shows a rebound above the $3,150-$3,200 region, with strong buy-side interest around the $2,700-$2,800 zone. ETH has reclaimed the 100-week SMA and faces resistance at the 50-week SMA around $3,350-$3,400.

Ethereum's price has recovered to around $3,150, showing potential for further gains after a period of decline. A large Ethereum holder, known as whale 0xdECF, deposited 5,000 ETH, worth about $15.52 million, into the Binance exchange. This whale has been actively moving ETH to exchanges during market downturns. Since late October, this whale has sold over 25,603 ETH (approximately $85.44 million) across Binance and Galaxy Digital, but still holds 5,000 ETH. Ethereum faces resistance around $3,250, and breaking above this level could signal a stronger recovery, while failing to do so might lead to another price drop towards $2,800.

XRP has increased in value by 10% in early December, mirroring a broader market recovery. However, several factors could limit further gains. A key indicator, XRP Ledger Velocity, showing the frequency of XRP transactions, has reached its highest level this year, indicating rapid trading rather than long-term holding. This increase in trading activity can lead to price volatility and potential downturns. There's also a rise in short positions (bets that the price will fall) in the derivatives market, creating selling pressure. Funding rates are mostly negative, reflecting a bearish outlook among traders. Additionally, XRP reserves on the Upbit exchange, popular with Korean investors, have been increasing for three months, potentially leading to selling pressure. On the other hand, XRP ETFs are seeing positive inflows and Vanguard has ended its crypto ban, allowing XRP ETF trading. These positive developments could counter the potential downside from selling pressure.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning about the dangers of inconsistent stablecoin regulations across different countries. Their report highlights that varying rules in major economies like the U.S., UK, EU, and Japan create loopholes that allow stablecoins to move across borders faster than regulators can track, potentially leading to financial instability and weakening oversight. The IMF notes the stablecoin market is over $300 billion, largely dominated by USDT and USDC, with reserves often held in U.S. treasuries, linking them to traditional finance. Concerns include the potential for large redemptions to disrupt financial markets, the weakening of domestic monetary control in countries where foreign-currency stablecoins are widely used, and increased risks of money laundering. To address these issues, the IMF released new guidelines promoting harmonized definitions and consistent rules for reserve assets, urging that stablecoin issuers be regulated based on the principle of 'same activity, same risk, same regulation'. They stress the need for strong international coordination to prevent stablecoins from bypassing national safeguards and destabilizing economies.

Polymarket users are alleging potential insider trading in a market predicting the #1 Searched Person on Google in 2025. The market concluded with an unexpected winner, d4vd, who had a very low probability of winning according to market data. One user, 0xafEe, profited $1.15 million by accurately betting on multiple candidates, including the ultimate winner, raising suspicions of access to privileged information.

Bitcoin's recent uptrend has positively impacted the broader crypto market, with its total market capitalization reaching $3.27 trillion. The article suggests XRP, Pepe, and Zcash as potential buys. XRP, currently priced around $2.17 after hitting a high of $3.65 in July, is highlighted for its role in cross-border settlements and the introduction of its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD. Pepe, a meme coin, is trading near $0.0000048, significantly below its previous high, and is seen as a strategic entry point for investors wanting meme coin exposure. Zcash, a privacy coin, is currently trading near $362, having surged 377% over the last year, and is noted for its advanced privacy features. Additionally, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a Bitcoin layer-2 network, has attracted roughly $29 million in presale funding.

The Ethereum network completed the Fusaka upgrade, a hard fork designed to increase the network's capacity and lower transaction costs, especially for Layer-2 solutions like Arbitrum and Optimism. The upgrade increases the amount of data that Ethereum blocks can hold, introduces a system called PeerDAS for more efficient data verification by nodes, and raises the block gas limit, allowing more transactions per block. Fusaka also adds support for P-256 signatures, potentially enabling future wallets to use authentication methods like Face ID. The changes aim to improve network efficiency, reduce congestion, and strengthen decentralization. The key improvements should ease fees on Layer-2 networks, make network congestion less common, and enable more validators to participate.

A new ChatGPT AI model has made price predictions for XRP, Bitcoin, and Solana by the end of 2025, suggesting potential volatility in December. For XRP, a bearish scenario forecasts a drop to $0.80, while a bullish outlook predicts a rise to $15. Bitcoin could either rally to $230,000 or retreat to $75,000, with a longer-term projection of potentially reaching $320,000 by 2026. Solana could either decrease to $70 or increase to $1,200, with current trading at $143. The article also briefly mentions Maxi Doge ($MAXI), a new meme coin in presale, highlighting its staking rewards and presale price of $0.0002715.

Grayscale launched a Chainlink ETF (GLNK) with significant early inflows, reaching $64 million in assets within 48 hours and about $13 million in day-one trading volume. The ETF offers institutional investors exposure to Chainlink's oracle infrastructure, which is essential for connecting blockchains to real-world data and finance. The ETF is structured as a physically backed commodity product with a temporarily waived fee before settling at 0.35%. A potential issue is that increased usage of Chainlink's technology by banks doesn't guarantee a rise in the LINK token's price, because banks may not need to hold the token, or could use private oracle solutions, disconnecting token value from network usage. GLNK provides a regulated, accessible way for traditional financial firms to invest in the Chainlink ecosystem, overcoming previous barriers related to on-chain crypto interactions and private key management, but investors in the ETF do not receive staking rewards. Analysts predict GLNK could reach $150 million to $300 million in assets by mid-2026, with higher or lower scenarios depending on the adoption of Chainlink by major financial institutions versus the rise of private blockchain solutions.

Grayscale launched a Chainlink (LINK) spot ETF that attracted $41 million in net inflows on its first day, with $13 million in trading volume. This debut indicates institutional interest in regulated altcoin exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. While it wasn't a massive launch like the XRP ETF, it performed better than the Solana ETF. The Chainlink ETF already holds $64 million in assets, including an $18 million seed investment. Analysts see this as a positive sign for future altcoin ETFs, particularly for those with strong fundamentals and real-world utility. Chainlink's appeal stems from its role in decentralized oracle feeds and cross-chain interoperability, which are valuable for smart contracts, tokenized assets, and DeFi platforms. This success suggests that ETFs for altcoins beyond the top two cryptocurrencies could gain traction, potentially leading to more altcoin ETF listings in the coming years.

Dogecoin's price has seen a slight decrease, trading around $0.1491, even as the broader cryptocurrency market shows signs of recovery. Despite this dip, large Dogecoin investors, known as whales, have accumulated 480 million DOGE coins this week, indicating their confidence in the cryptocurrency's long-term potential. A Dogecoin ETF has attracted nearly $3 million in inflows since its launch, reflecting institutional interest in the asset. While Dogecoin's trading volume has decreased, analysts suggest that the current price level could be a good entry point for investors, with some predicting a potential rise to $1 if the $0.15 support level holds. However, failure to hold the $0.14 support could lead to a price decrease to $0.1.

Uniswap's founder, Hayden Adams, has accused Citadel Securities of pushing the SEC to regulate DeFi more strictly. Adams believes Citadel is trying to get DeFi developers, validators, and others classified as broker-dealers. This stems from a filing by Citadel suggesting that blockchain-based systems that connect buyers and sellers should be regulated like traditional exchanges, even if they use smart contracts. Citadel argues that tokenized U.S. equities trading on DeFi platforms could create an unregulated market. DeFi advocates disagree, stating that decentralized protocols operate without centralized control. The SEC has been increasing its enforcement actions against DeFi, and if it adopts Citadel's view, DeFi projects could face tough registration requirements, potentially impacting open-source finance in the U.S.

Ethereum's price has increased significantly after the Fusaka upgrade went live, pushing it above $3,200. The upgrade, which includes PeerDAS, aims to improve Ethereum's ability to handle transactions more efficiently. This technical improvement, along with increased activity from large Ethereum holders and positive inflows into U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs, is contributing to renewed confidence in the cryptocurrency. Analysts are eyeing a potential target of $3,500 for Ethereum, though there's a possibility of pullbacks to support levels around $3,100, $3,000, or $2,850.

The Bitcoin DeFi token, Build On Bitcoin (BOB), experienced a rapid price increase of 107% in one day, but this surge is raising alarms. Concerns stem from the fact that a small group of holders controls over 93% of the token's supply, which creates potential for market manipulation. Additionally, all of BOB's liquidity pool is unlocked, meaning it could be vulnerable to a "rug-pull," where the pool is emptied, leaving investors with losses. Technical indicators show capital leaving the BOB ecosystem, suggesting the price increase is based on hype rather than genuine investment. The token hit a high of $0.0294 before falling back nearly 15%, and it could potentially drop further to $0.0195 or even $0.0146 if investors lose confidence.

XRP's activity level has significantly increased, with the speed at which the tokens are circulating reaching a multi-month high of 0.0324 on December 2nd. This means XRP tokens are moving more frequently between users, indicating greater liquidity and participation in the network. While tokens are still being withdrawn from trading platforms, these outflows have slowed down to $11.7 million on December 4th. The market depth is also stable, showing that there's enough liquidity to support this increased activity without causing significant price fluctuations. This suggests more active trading and repositioning of assets within the XRP ecosystem alongside a moderation of selling pressure.

Large Chainlink holders, specifically those with 100,000 to 1 million LINK tokens, acquired approximately 4.73 million LINK over a recent 48-hour period. This accumulation follows a period of decreased holdings throughout November and coincides with a price rebound for LINK. Simultaneously, the amount of LINK held on centralized exchanges is nearing a 44-month low, suggesting reduced selling pressure. A newly launched Grayscale Chainlink Trust (GLNK) ETF also saw $37 million in inflows on its launch day, with current assets under management around $67.55 million. Technical analysis indicates key resistance levels around $16 and support around $12, with potential for further price increases if certain trendlines are broken.

The CFTC has approved spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated exchanges in the U.S., a first for the country. This decision allows both retail and institutional traders to access regulated markets with customer protections. Bitnomial, a Chicago-based derivatives exchange, will be the first to launch a platform offering spot, perpetuals, futures, and options trading starting the week of December 8. The approval could potentially shift liquidity toward exchanges with established compliance records. Companies holding Designated Contract Market licenses, such as Cboe, CME, LedgerX, and Crypto.com, can now offer compliant spot trading services. Traditional finance firms, like Charles Schwab, may now enter spot crypto trading to compete with crypto-first platforms. The announcement came after recommendations from the President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets and input from the CFTC's Crypto Sprint initiative.

The crypto article discusses the price increases of TAO, ZEC, and CRV tokens today. Without specifying exact percentage gains or absolute price values, the article indicates that these three cryptocurrencies have experienced an upward price movement, suggesting positive market activity for each.

Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange, and Deutsche Brse Group, a large German financial company, have formed a partnership to connect traditional finance with crypto markets. This will allow institutions to access crypto and give crypto users access to traditional financial services. A key part of this is linking Kraken to 360T, Deutsche Brse's foreign exchange platform, improving how easily institutions can move between currencies and crypto. Kraken will also expand its service, Kraken Embed, allowing banks to offer crypto trading without building their own systems. The partnership also plans to integrate derivatives from Eurex and tokenized stocks into Deutsche Brse's ecosystem, expanding trading options. Kraken recently acquired Backed Finance, the company behind xStocks. This partnership comes as Kraken prepares for a public stock offering in 2026. The agreement also creates market access between the U.S. and Europe, helping institutions navigate cross-border crypto trading.

Tom Lee, Chairman of BitMine, predicts the Bitcoin correction is over and forecasts a bottom at $92,000, supported by BitMine's $150 million Ethereum purchase. JPMorgan cautions that Bitcoin's price could be negatively impacted if Strategy sells its Bitcoin holdings, emphasizing that Strategy's enterprise value-to-Bitcoin holdings ratio must stay above 1.0. Strategy has $1.44 billion in cash reserves and has reduced its Bitcoin accumulation recently. CoinMarketCap anticipates a crypto market comeback in the first quarter of 2026, with February and March potentially marking a bull market due to rising global money supply and declining lending rates.

The SEC has approved the first 2x leveraged SUI ETF, named TXXS, which will be listed on the Nasdaq. This ETF allows investors to gain twice the daily performance of the SUI token without needing to directly hold SUI. This approval comes as the Sui network has seen a 28.2% increase in daily transactions, surpassing networks like Polygon, Arbitrum, and Aptos. Analysts suggest that if the SUI price breaks above $1.81, it could potentially reach $2. The ETF offers investors a regulated avenue to participate in SUI's market activity, with a word of caution of the potential of volatility in leveraged products. 21shares is awaiting review of its proposed spot SUI ETF.

Lighter, a major decentralized exchange for perpetuals, will introduce spot trading this week, starting with ETH. This new feature is intended to help Lighter compete with other platforms like Hyperliquid, which sees between $1.5 billion and $3 billion in spot trading volume weekly. Lighter recently surpassed Hyperliquid in perpetual trading volume after raising $68 million.

A new bridge connecting the Base and Solana blockchains has launched, utilizing Chainlink's technology. This bridge facilitates the movement of digital assets between these two separate blockchain networks. The integration aims to increase liquidity, meaning it should become easier and faster to trade or transfer assets between Base and Solana.

The company behind the Canton Network, a platform designed for institutional use in decentralized finance (DeFi), has received a strategic investment from several major Wall Street firms. This investment signals growing interest from traditional financial institutions in utilizing blockchain technology for regulated financial activities. While the specific amount of the investment was not disclosed, the participation of these large financial players highlights the potential for the Canton Network to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the emerging DeFi space. The investment will likely be used to further develop the network and expand its capabilities for institutional users.

Bitwise's Chief Investment Officer (CIO) has released a memo to clients arguing against the prevailing narrative that suggests investors should sell their Bitcoin. The memo directly contradicts the idea that selling Bitcoin is the correct strategy at this time. The CIO's note suggests a differing outlook on Bitcoin's market position and future potential.

Tron's network experienced significant growth, with $931.7 million in stablecoin inflows within a 24-hour period. This increase strengthens Tron's position as a leading network for stablecoin transactions, surpassing other major blockchains in daily stablecoin activity. The primary drivers of this growth are ongoing USDT minting by Tether directly on the Tron network and the platform's low transaction fees, making it attractive for stablecoin use, particularly in emerging markets. The large inflows and high liquidity are solidifying Tron as a key infrastructure for digital dollar transactions globally as it maintains focus to be the simplest, fastest, and cheapest way to move digital dollars anywhere in the world.

Bitcoin is currently trading around $92,305, facing resistance in the $93,000-$94,000 range. Traders are watching to see if Bitcoin can break through this level, which could lead to a price increase towards $100,000. However, failure to break through could result in a drop below $90,000. Institutional investors are showing interest, with significant liquidity clustered around the $93,000-$95,000 area. Analysts are also monitoring key technical indicators like the 50-week EMA to predict potential price movements, with possible scenarios including a short-term decline to the $85,000-$92,000 range or a breakout towards $120,000-$128,000. The market is uncertain, with some expecting a rise due to ETF inflows and adoption, while others warn of a potential drop if market conditions weaken.

Dogecoin's price has been declining for the past month, but a technical analysis indicates a potential reversal. A "falling wedge" pattern has formed, suggesting that sellers may be losing control and buyers are gaining momentum. If Dogecoin breaks above the upper boundary of this wedge, analysts predict a potential 96% price increase from its current level. However, a successful breakout requires strong buying activity and increased trading volume. Failure to achieve this could result in the price falling back towards the $0.13 range.

Eric Trump, affiliated with American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC), believes Bitcoin is poised for a significant price increase. ABTC, co-founded by Eric Trump and partnered with Hut 8 Corp, is structured to accumulate Bitcoin rather than selling it to cover operational costs, unlike traditional mining companies. Eric Trump stated that sovereign funds, family offices, and major institutions are quietly entering the Bitcoin market, and he anticipates Bitcoin reaching approximately $500,000 in the long term. Ashet Genoot, CEO of Hut 8 Corp., explains that ABTC measures its value based on Bitcoin per share, aiming to increase the amount of Bitcoin each shareholder indirectly controls. ABTC focuses on growing its Bitcoin reserves through mining and strategic purchases. As of late 2025, ABTC operates tens of thousands of ASIC miners and has accumulated over 4,000 BTC.

Worldcoin (WLD) experienced a sharp price drop to around $0.55 due to liquidations, but quickly recovered to about $0.64. Open interest, a measure of trader activity, initially decreased during the selloff but then slightly increased again, suggesting market stabilization. The coin's market capitalization is $1.51 billion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $132.40 million, indicating continued interest despite being significantly down from its all-time high. Technical indicators like MACD show weakening bearish momentum, while the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) is slightly negative, suggesting a cautious market sentiment where selling pressure is easing but strong buying hasn't emerged yet.

Starting in 2025, the U.S. government will provide a $1,000 seed deposit to newborns if their parents open a government-approved investment account. This program, called Trump Accounts, is for children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, with a Social Security number. Parents can open these accounts regardless of immigration status, but deposits can't be made until July 2026. The initial $1,000 will be invested in the U.S. stock market through low-fee index funds managed by approved institutions, with a maximum annual fee of 0.10%. The funds are locked until the child turns 18 and can only be used for college tuition, business startup costs, or a first home down payment. Parents can contribute up to $2,500 annually from their pretax income, and additional contributions up to a total of $5,000 per year can come from employers, family, and other sources. For children born before 2025 who reside in areas with a median family income below $150,000 and who do not qualify for a Trump Account, Michael and Susan Dell are offering a $250 donation if parents open a similar account. Pre-registration for Trump Accounts starts in May 2025, with deposits beginning in July 2026; IRS Form 4547 is required for enrollment.

The European Commission is proposing to centralize cryptocurrency regulation by giving more power to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). This would create a single EU crypto regulator, similar to the SEC in the United States. Currently, crypto firms can get licensed in one EU country and operate in all 27, leading to inconsistent standards, with some countries like Malta criticized for lax approvals. ESMA would directly oversee major crypto exchanges, trading platforms, and service providers. France, Italy, and Austria support this, while countries like Malta, Luxembourg, and Ireland oppose it, fearing loss of control and increased bureaucracy. The crypto industry worries about slowed innovation. The proposal needs approval from the European Parliament and the Council of the EU, but faces opposition and could take years to implement. While existing rules, MiCA, are effective, implementation is showing challenges with different regulators. The changes could mean consistent rules and easier compliance for crypto companies, but also stricter oversight and higher costs. The future will decide whether there will be a single tough regulator or continued fragmentation.

The official website for the Pepe memecoin was recently hacked, with malicious code detected that could redirect users to phishing pages designed to steal wallet credentials and drain crypto assets. Cybersecurity firm Blockaid alerted the community to the breach, which involved the use of the Inferno Drainer toolkit. The price of PEPE has not immediately reacted to the news, remaining up slightly over the last 24 hours but down significantly over the past year. Experts are urging crypto users to be vigilant and avoid the Pepe website until the issue is resolved. The broader memecoin market has recently struggled, with its combined market capitalization falling to $39.4 billion after reaching a high of $116.7 billion in January. The overall crypto market has also seen a decline, with approximately $800 billion wiped out in three weeks.

Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange, is partnering with Deutsche Börse, a large German stock exchange operator. This collaboration aims to create a regulated trading environment for institutional and professional investors in Europe. The goal is to expand crypto trading opportunities within Europe and position the region as a competitor to Wall Street in the digital asset space. This partnership will offer access to crypto trading to a wider range of investors in a regulated and secure manner.

Ethereum's market sentiment is currently balanced, according to its Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) metric, which sits around 0.22. This indicates that investors are moderately in profit, showing neither extreme optimism nor significant loss. While profits have decreased since earlier in the year, the NUPL remains above negative territory, suggesting investors are unlikely to panic sell. This stability follows the successful Fusaka network upgrade, designed to enhance the Ethereum network and reduce costs, which coincided with increased network activity. Ethereum's price is around $3,200, up approximately 4.6% in the last 24 hours and nearly 6% over the past week. However, it is still approximately 35% below its all-time high and down about 4.5% for the year.

Dogecoin is currently trading around $0.1494 and is in what analysts are calling a "prime accumulation zone," meaning it's at a price where long-term buyers are likely to purchase it. Recently, large investors, referred to as whales, have bought over 500 million DOGE, worth about $80 million, suggesting they believe the price will increase. Analysts point to key price ranges of $0.13-$0.09 and $0.08-$0.05 as areas where buying activity is expected. If Dogecoin maintains its position within these zones, some analysts project potential future price targets of $0.50, $1, and $2 based on previous market cycles. Other analysts project the price to reach $0.70-$0.75 in the next market cycle.

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, has secured partnerships with CNBC and CNN, integrating its real-time prediction data into their news coverage. This follows a $1 billion funding round, led by Paradigm, which doubled Kalshi's valuation to $11 billion. CNBC will feature Kalshi's data on its television and digital platforms starting in 2026, while CNN will use Kalshi's data in its on-air reporting. The funding will be used to expand Kalshi's user base and market offerings. Kalshi's trading volume has surged, with over $1 billion in weekly volume and $4.54 billion in November 2025, making it the dominant player in the US prediction market space with a 62% market share. Sports betting accounts for approximately 90% of its recent trading volume. Other platforms like Google Finance are also integrating prediction market data, and financial institutions like Galaxy Digital are considering becoming liquidity providers. The National Hockey League has also partnered with Kalshi for official data integration.

Robinhood's stock price increased by over 6% to around $133.64, with trading volume of 28.94 million shares and a market capitalization of $120.17 billion. Ark Invest recently purchased approximately $245,000 worth of Robinhood shares for its Ark Next Generation Internet ETF. This positive stock movement occurred despite Connecticut issuing a Cease and Desist order to Robinhood Derivatives, along with KalshiEX LLC and Crypto.com, for offering unlicensed sports event contracts. Connecticut regulators stated these companies lacked the necessary approvals for sports wagering and that their contracts didn't meet state regulations, potentially affecting individuals under 21 or on a self-exclusion list. Separately, Robinhood clarified that it is a financial technology firm, not a bank, and that banking services are provided through its partner, Coastal Community Bank, which is FDIC-insured.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that it will allow spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated U.S. exchanges for the first time. This decision permits exchanges registered with the CFTC to list spot crypto products, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, under existing regulatory authority. This move aims to provide U.S. investors access to safer, regulated trading venues, addressing previous concerns about unregulated offshore platforms. Several major platforms like CME Group and Coinbase Derivatives have already engaged in discussions with the CFTC regarding launching products under the new framework. The CFTC is also expanding its oversight through initiatives like the Crypto Sprint program, covering areas such as tokenized collateral and stablecoins.

Cardano's price is currently around $0.45, testing a long-term price pattern that could lead to a significant price move. This pattern, a multi-year descending wedge, has been forming since 2021. Technical indicators, like the SuperTrend indicator and RSI, are showing potential buy signals, suggesting a possible shift in momentum after a period of decline. Trading volume has also increased, indicating renewed interest from buyers. However, Cardano remains below key moving averages, and resistance is expected around $0.50. If Cardano holds above $0.43-$0.45, it could potentially move towards $0.60-$0.75. Conversely, falling below $0.43 could lead to a drop towards $0.32-$0.40.

In 2025, several violent crimes related to cryptocurrency occurred. In Vienna, a 21-year-old was tortured and killed for his crypto wallet passwords, with the perpetrators stealing his funds before fleeing to Ukraine with US dollars. In Montreal, a 25-year-old crypto influencer was kidnapped and later found dead; three people were charged in connection to the crime. In Trinidad, a man was robbed of US$85,800 in cash during a planned cryptocurrency purchase in a parking lot. These incidents highlight the growing trend of real-world violence associated with crypto assets.

Cardano's ADA token is trading around $0.44 as it prepares for the launch of its Midnight sidechain on December 8. The Midnight upgrade aims to improve privacy, scalability, and flexibility for developers. The Midnight Foundation also launched NIGHT, its native token. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson believes Midnight will help Cardano's stablecoin ecosystem and DeFi development. ADA had dropped nearly 20% in the past month before recovering 13% as the Midnight launch approaches. Analysts suggest a potential rise to $0.50 and possibly higher to $0.72 or $1 if ADA breaks through resistance. Currently, ADA's market capitalization is $15.78 billion.

Consumer Reports' latest rankings show Tesla jumping to 9th place in reliability out of 26 brands, a significant improvement from 17th last year and 27th in 2022. The improvement is attributed to Tesla maintaining consistent vehicle designs over time, allowing for refinement and increased reliability in models like the Model S. However, the newer Cybertruck model received below-average reliability scores. Tesla also moved up to 10th place out of 31 brands in Consumer Reports' overall automotive report card, which factors in road testing, safety, and customer satisfaction. Rivian's reliability remains low, despite high customer satisfaction among its owners. Lincoln saw the biggest improvement, jumping 17 places to No. 7, while Audi fell 10 spots. Hybrids generally showed strong reliability compared to electric and internal combustion engine cars. Subaru, BMW, Porsche, Honda, and Toyota topped the overall brand rankings.

An analyst suggests Bitcoin's price might fluctuate below $95,000 for the remainder of the year. This potential stagnation in Bitcoin's price could lead to a more favorable environment for alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins), possibly allowing them to increase in value.

Ethereum recently completed its Fusaka upgrade, improving its ability to handle more transactions by restructuring data confirmation. This builds upon previous upgrades aimed at lowering fees for Layer 2 networks like Arbitrum and Optimism. While Fusaka is a step towards long-term scaling, further developments are needed to fully realize the intended system. The next major upgrade, Glamsterdam, is planned for 2026. It focuses on ensuring the network can manage the increased operational load from Fusaka by changing how blocks are constructed and reducing reliance on a few dominant block builders. Glamsterdam will implement enshrined proposer-builder separation (ePBS) and block-level access lists to improve market efficiency and performance. Future upgrades include the Verge, which aims to reduce storage requirements for nodes using Verkle trees, and the Purge, which will remove old data to make the protocol lighter. The Splurge will refine the user and developer experience. These upgrades are designed to position Ethereum as a global settlement layer capable of handling millions of transactions per second while remaining secure and decentralized. Joseph Lubin, an Ethereum co-founder, highlighted Ethereum's nearly decade-long operation and its role in settling over $25 trillion in value last year, emphasizing its potential to underpin the world economy.

A new bridge connecting the Base and Solana blockchains is now live, allowing users to move assets like SOL and SPL tokens between the two networks. This bridge is secured by Chainlink CCIP and Coinbase infrastructure. Users can now deposit Solana-based assets directly into Base applications for trading and interaction. Developers can now support native Solana assets within their applications on Base without complicated workarounds. Several applications are already integrating support for this new bridge, aiming to increase cross-chain activity. The bridge's framework is open-source, and future integrations with other blockchains are planned, paving the way for capital to flow freely between different ecosystems.

Arbitrum (ARB) is currently trading around $0.22 after a significant drop from its peak in 2024. Despite the overall bearish trend, analysts are seeing potential for stabilization in the medium term due to positive developments. ArbitrumDAO generated $4.5 million in revenue in October, driven by transaction fees and increased activity, indicating a healthy ecosystem despite the token's price decline. Technically, ARB is reacting from the lower boundary of a long-term descending channel, a zone that has previously led to rallies. If this support holds, ARB could potentially move towards $0.26, $0.30, and $0.35. Intraday charts show signs of re-accumulation, with ARB reclaiming a prior breakdown region as support. The next target is around $0.28-$0.30. A break above $0.30 could lead to further recovery towards $0.35, $0.62, and even $0.80. However, failure to hold the current support could result in a slide back to $0.17-$0.18, with further downside risk to $0.12-$0.14.

Bitcoin is currently trading above $92,000, maintaining its position from the previous day after a period of heavy selling. While the Crypto Fear and Greed Index suggests reduced tension, it remains uncertain whether this stability signals a market reversal or just a temporary pause. Key indicators for a durable shift include stronger order-book depth during and after the U.S. trading session, stable funding rates in derivatives markets, and a futures basis moving towards neutral. Consistent net inflows into spot Bitcoin products and increasing stablecoin issuance would also signal fresh capital entering the market. Policy decisions, dollar strength, and central bank announcements continue to influence overall risk appetite. For a confirmed end to the bearish trend, the market needs to demonstrate improved order-book depth, steady funding and basis, consistent spot-ETF inflows, and rising stablecoin supply. Without these factors, Bitcoin remains vulnerable to negative news and potential price drops.

Solana's price is recovering, exceeding $140 after a recent drop, fueled by increased market activity and positive news. Revolut, a major European financial app with over 65 million users, is now supporting Solana payments, transfers, and staking, which is seen as a positive sign for Solana's wider adoption. Additionally, around $60 million in short positions betting against Solana were eliminated as the price rose. Currently, Solana faces resistance between $142 and $150, and breaking above this range could lead to further price increases, potentially towards $159 and higher. However, failure to break this resistance could cause the price to fall back to the $130-$135 range. The near-term outlook is cautiously optimistic as long as Solana stays above $138-$140. Solana needs to break through the $146 to $150 resistance to potentially reach $159 and then $171, with $200 becoming a realistic future goal.

21Shares has launched the first 2x Leveraged SUI ETF (TXXS) on the Nasdaq after receiving approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This ETF aims to provide twice the daily performance of the Sui (SUI) token, a cryptocurrency project, while operating under U.S. securities regulations. It gives investors a way to gain exposure to SUI's price movements without directly owning the token. The SEC is also reviewing 21Shares' application for a spot SUI ETF. The launch coincides with Sui gaining institutional attention due to its scalability and use cases in finance and gaming. Sui's network has seen significant growth, ranking 12th in assets deployed with over $990 million. Daily transactions on the Sui Network have increased by 28.2% in the last three months.

On December 2, 2025, the UK officially granted Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies full legal asset status through the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act 2025. This new law classifies digital assets as a distinct form of personal property in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, giving crypto owners stronger legal rights in court. This act provides a clearer legal framework for owning Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other tokenized assets, which helps in cases of theft, loss, bankruptcy, and estate settlements. While the act clarifies ownership, it doesn't create new rules for exchanges, taxes, or mandatory acceptance of crypto in shops; these aspects will continue to be governed by regulators and tax authorities. The law mainly establishes a foundational legal recognition of crypto as property, allowing further regulations to be built upon it.

XRP has recovered to the $2.10 level, indicating renewed market confidence. A report from CryptoQuant shows a significant surge in XRP Ledger Velocity, reaching a yearly high of 0.0324 on December 2. This velocity measures how frequently XRP is moving across the network, reflecting increased economic activity, liquidity, and transaction demand. The surge suggests XRP is circulating more rapidly among users, indicating heightened engagement from traders, active holders, and potentially large investors. Despite this increased activity, XRP faces resistance between $2.15 and $2.20, with the price trading below major moving averages. Support remains stable around $2.00-$2.05.

The cryptocurrency FLOKI experienced a sharp price drop to $0.000043 due to the forced selling of leveraged positions, but has since rebounded. It's currently trading around $0.0000498, showing signs of stability and renewed buyer interest. Trading activity has picked up, with a market capitalization of $485.82 million and $50.22 million in trading volume over the last 24 hours. While the overall trend shows some weakness, indicators suggest that the downward momentum is slowing and a local price bottom might be forming. The amount of open positions in the market initially collapsed, but has recovered to 2.32M suggesting the market is not overheated.

Pump.fun's native token, PUMP, is showing potential signs of recovery after a three-week decline. On-chain data indicates investor sentiment may be shifting, with the token registering its first inflows in over three weeks, suggesting accumulation at lower prices. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) highlights this shift, while the Squeeze Momentum Indicator suggests a tightening volatility phase that could precede a breakout. PUMP is currently trading around $0.003209, facing resistance at $0.003409. A break above this resistance could lead to targets of $0.003757 and potentially $0.004015. However, failure to break through could result in a drop to $0.002783, invalidating the bullish outlook.

Citadel Securities has urged the SEC to regulate decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and tokenized U.S. stocks similarly to traditional exchanges and brokerages. In a letter to the SEC, Citadel acknowledged that tokenized stocks could improve trading speed, settlement processes, and investor choice. However, they emphasized the need for these advancements to be accompanied by equivalent investor protections to maintain market fairness and safety. Citadel argues that tokenized securities should thrive based on their inherent value, not through regulatory exceptions, and supports SEC initiatives that foster innovation in digital finance while safeguarding investor interests.

Meta's stock price increased by over 5% following internal discussions about reducing the metaverse budget by up to 30%. This decision came about during budget talks where Mark Zuckerberg requested company-wide cost reductions, with the metaverse team facing the most significant cuts. The reduction in funding will primarily affect Horizon Worlds and the Quest VR unit. Meta intends to redirect these savings toward AI hardware projects, including smart glasses and wearables. This shift in focus comes after Reality Labs, which includes the metaverse team, has lost over $70 billion since 2021. In addition, the European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Meta's WhatsApp AI access policy. The policy restricts companies from using a business tool within WhatsApp if AI is the primary service they offer, raising concerns about potential abuse of market power.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink revealed that sovereign wealth funds are steadily accumulating Bitcoin, viewing it as a long-term reserve asset rather than a short-term investment. These funds have been purchasing Bitcoin at various price points, including $120,000, $100,000, and even in the $80,000 range. This accumulation suggests a shift in institutional perception, with Bitcoin increasingly seen as a macro hedge against global economic uncertainties like rising debt and currency pressures. Reports indicate that multiple sovereign wealth funds are strategically increasing their Bitcoin reserves during market volatility, positioning themselves for Bitcoin's potential long-term role in global reserves.

The article discusses whether Solana (SOL) can reach a price of $200 by the end of 2025. The analysis and price predictions by experts are mentioned. The article focuses on Solana's potential for growth and factors that could influence its price movement over the next couple of years.

XRP is showing technical patterns similar to those seen before its 2017 price surge, leading some analysts to believe it could repeat that performance. These patterns include a double top followed by a wick drop, and a reset of the Stochastic RSI indicator to levels seen before the 2017 rally. Furthermore, a bullish MACD crossover may be forming, which also preceded a significant price increase in 2024. XRP is currently trading around $2.15 with a market cap of approximately $129 billion. Analysts are watching the $2.28 resistance level, as a break above this could push the price towards $2.75, and potentially to a major liquidity zone above $3. Spot XRP ETFs are also on a 13-day positive streak since their introduction in mid-November and outperforming BTC, ETH, and SOL counterparties since their inception.

Russia plans to prioritize creating laws for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in 2026. A key focus will be on regulating digital financial assets, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and stablecoins like Tether. Currently, these digital assets operate in a largely unregulated space, although cryptocurrency mining has seen some regulation. The government also intends to treat debt-based digital financial assets like traditional bonds for tax purposes to encourage market growth. In addition to crypto regulations, Russia's central bank is considering classifying stablecoins as a separate category. The central bank is also planning to expand access to crypto trading beyond a select group of investors and allow banks to work with digital coins. The digital ruble, Russia's central bank digital currency, is scheduled for wider implementation starting September 1.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes 2026 could be a very good year for the cryptocurrency XRP, due to increased interest from big financial institutions like BlackRock and Vanguard. He pointed to the US regulatory climate becoming more favorable toward crypto as a key factor. XRP is currently trading around $2.15-$2.20, and analysts suggest that if it breaks above $2.28, it could potentially reach $2.75. Newly launched XRP ETFs have seen inflows of approximately $750-800 million. The company has been actively building its infrastructure to support institutional adoption of XRP through partnerships and new products. However, some experts warn that XRP faces competition from other payment systems, and failure to maintain support around $2.15-$2.20 could limit its upward movement. The price action in early 2026 will be very important to watch.

XRP has recovered by 12% after briefly falling below $2, currently trading around $2.15. This rebound is supported by increased activity on the XRP ledger, including a surge in how often XRP is being moved and consistent activity from large investors. The amount of XRP held on exchanges has dropped to levels not seen since 2018, suggesting that people are accumulating XRP and reducing the potential for selling pressure. Analysts are watching the $2.15 level as a crucial support point. If XRP can maintain this level, it could lead to further price increases, with potential targets around $2.30, $2.45, and $2.50.

WhiteBIT, identified as the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Europe based on traffic, has expanded into the United States market with the launch of WhiteBIT US. This new entity will operate independently to comply with U.S. regulations and cater to institutional investors. This expansion marks a significant step in WhiteBIT's global strategy to establish compliant and secure digital asset infrastructure in major international markets.

Litecoin is showing signs of potential upward movement, currently trading around $88.83 as of December 4, 2025. It faces a significant hurdle at the $98 price level, where a large number of sell orders are concentrated. Analysts are watching to see if Litecoin can break through this resistance, supported by recent price stability above $80 and increased trading volume. Technical indicators suggest possible strengthening buyer interest, but caution is advised due to mixed long-term sentiment and dependence on Bitcoin's performance. Some analysts predict a longer term rise but the new Litecoin ETF has zero inflow. The market is closely watching whether Litecoin can maintain its momentum above key moving averages and test the $98-$100 range.

Bitcoin's price is showing signs of a potential turnaround, possibly heading towards new highs. The shift is driven by renewed interest from U.S. investors and institutions, specifically observed through derivatives trading activity. A key indicator is the Coinbase Premium Gap, which measures the price difference between Coinbase Pro (used by institutions) and Binance. This gap, along with Bitcoin ETF netflows, initially showed decreased institutional activity when Bitcoin fell from approximately $113,000 to $80,000. However, recent data indicates that the Coinbase Premium Gap has improved and ETF netflows are moving back towards positive territory. This suggests a potential resurgence in demand, and if this trend continues, Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high.

Dogecoin's price is currently in a tight trading range, suggesting a big move could be coming. Recent price increases were fueled by a large increase in trading volume and the introduction of new Dogecoin investment products called ETFs, which have attracted nearly $2.9 million in investment. Technical charts show a pattern that could lead to a breakout towards $0.18-$0.20 if the price breaks above $0.165. While institutional investors are being cautious, retail traders are actively participating, keeping Dogecoin in an upward trend as long as it stays above $0.1470. Some analysts predict a possible rise to $0.42 in the coming months, with more optimistic scenarios suggesting a return to $1. Key price levels to watch are $0.1470 and $0.1500, as a drop below these could lead to a price decrease.

Coinbase and Chainlink are collaborating to create a bridge between the Base blockchain and the Solana blockchain. This new bridge will allow users to transfer assets and data between these two different blockchain ecosystems. The initiative aims to improve interoperability within the crypto space, allowing for smoother interaction between the Coinbase-backed Base network and the Solana network.

The article discusses the possibility of XRP reaching a price of $10, a prediction made by some XRP community members. A prominent supporter of XRP is mentioned, implying they share this optimistic outlook. The article centers around the potential future price appreciation of XRP, without providing specific details on current price or market movements.