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The crypto market is seeing a shift away from hype-driven coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and stable but slow-growing coins like Litecoin (LTC) toward projects with real-world applications. Shiba Inu's price increased nearly 81% between January 2024 and November 2025, but its limited real-world use is a concern. Litecoin, although reliable for transactions, lacks innovation and faces competition. Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is gaining attention because it has launched a working product before its token presale. ZKP has over $100 million invested into the project, with $20 million in live infrastructure and $17 million in pre-built hardware. ZKP's presale, called Initial Coin Auction, distributes 200 million ZKP coins daily with contribution limits from $50 to $50,000. The project also offers Proof Pods, physical devices priced at $249 that allow users to earn ZKP coins through AI and blockchain computations. Analysts are calling ZKP a top presale crypto to watch in 2025 because of its focus on utility and fairness.

The Bybit's Blockchain for Good Alliance concluded its Impact Forum 2025, emphasizing initiatives centered around the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The forum showcased various blockchain-based projects aimed at addressing social and environmental challenges, however, specific projects and quantitative results were not detailed.

Cboe, a major exchange operator, will begin listing continuous futures contracts for both Bitcoin and Ethereum on December 15. This means investors will be able to trade futures contracts that don't expire each month, offering a potentially more seamless way to speculate on the price of these cryptocurrencies.

Dogecoin is currently trading around $0.16 after a significant drop of about 54% since November 2024. It's trying to stabilize at this level, but has recently decreased 1.5% in the last 24 hours, 11.3% over the past week, 8.1% over the last 14 days, and 13.9% across the past month. Some analysts believe Dogecoin might stay around this price for a few weeks and then potentially increase to around $0.20 by December 11, 2024, contingent on improved market conditions. However, if Bitcoin's price falls further, Dogecoin could also decrease significantly, potentially adding a zero to its price. The future direction of Dogecoin largely depends on what Bitcoin does.

MicroStrategy purchased 8,178 Bitcoins last week for about $835.6 million, averaging $102,171 per coin. They now hold 649,870 Bitcoins acquired for approximately $48.37 billion at an average cost of $74,433. BitMine has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings to nearly 3.6 million ETH, representing 2.9% of the total supply, and is now the leading Ethereum treasury globally. They bought 54,156 ETH in a single week. BitMine's total crypto and other investments are valued at $11.8 billion including $607 million in cash. Tom Lee of BitMine believes the crypto cycle peak is still a significant time away. These actions show a trend of corporations increasingly using crypto as part of their treasury strategies.

Shares of CATL, a major battery company, dropped after it was announced that one of its co-founders, Huang Shilin, intends to sell about 1% of his shares to institutional investors. This news worried investors despite the sale not being on the open market. CATL's stock fell by as much as 5.4% on the Shenzhen A-share market, and its Hong Kong-listed shares also decreased. Adding to investor concerns, about 77.5 million shares previously locked up become available for sale on November 19. The company's revenue declined for the first time, with an estimated 8.7% to 11.2% drop in 2024, although net profit still grew by 15%. Political risks also affect CATL as U.S. lawmakers are pushing to restrict imports of Chinese solar and grid components, including battery inverters which were flagged as potential grid-security risks. CATL is expanding its energy-storage business and plans to raise capital through a Hong Kong listing by issuing up to 220 million shares to fund production and R&D projects.

Stellar (XLM) has declined in value as it broke through a key price level that previously acted as a support. This breach suggests that the cryptocurrency is experiencing increased selling pressure, indicating a potentially further downward trend in its price.

A single cryptocurrency trader was liquidated for $168 million after betting against the market during a recent significant price drop. The trader had taken a short position, essentially betting that the price of cryptocurrency would continue to fall. However, when the market reversed, the trader's position was automatically closed by the exchange to prevent further losses, resulting in a $168 million liquidation.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, attributes Bitcoin's recent 25% price drop to a decrease in U.S. dollar liquidity, not political factors. He points to a 10% decline in his USD Liquidity Index since April, even while Bitcoin initially rallied. Hayes explains that earlier Bitcoin ETF inflows, often driven by hedge fund basis trades, and Digital Asset Treasury company purchases temporarily masked this underlying liquidity stress. As these inflows slowed and ETF outflows increased, Bitcoin's price fell to reflect the tighter liquidity conditions. Hayes believes future market direction depends on whether the U.S. government will inject more money into the system, expecting political pressure to eventually lead to renewed stimulus. He anticipates potential further Bitcoin price corrections in the short term due to the tighter liquidity, but remains long-term bullish on Bitcoin due to expected future money printing.

Zand Bank, a digital bank in the UAE, has launched a regulated stablecoin called Zand AED, backed by the UAE dirham. This makes them the second digital bank in the UAE to issue such a stablecoin, following AE Coin by Mbank. Zand AED is backed one-to-one by AED reserves held in segregated and regulated accounts and is designed to bring the dirham onto public blockchains for faster and more accessible transactions. The stablecoin will be available across multiple public blockchains and is issued by Zand Trust, a subsidiary of Zand Bank, which is licensed and supervised by the UAE Central Bank. The launch aims to promote financial innovation in the UAE and bridge traditional finance with decentralized finance. This announcement follows the UAE's recent pilot program for its own digital currency, the Digital Dirham, expected to officially launch at the end of 2025.

Ripple's CTO, David Schwartz, addressed questions about whether there's a tax on the XRP Ledger. Some people wondered if XRP holders aren't earning money from the system, who is? Schwartz explained that the XRP Ledger is like a public utility, not a profit-making machine for XRP owners. He clarified that transaction fees exist to prevent spam, not to collect wealth. Owning XRP doesn't give anyone the right to profit from the ledger's operations. The discussion also touched on XRP's real-world uses, like a collaboration with Ondo Finance, Ripple, and BlackRock for stablecoin issuance. Schwartz emphasized that the value of XRP comes from enabling financial independence and reducing reliance on traditional intermediaries, rather than guaranteeing passive income for holders.

HBAR, the cryptocurrency associated with the Hedera network, has fallen below a significant support level. This decline suggests that negative market sentiment is outweighing any positive developments in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space related to HBAR. The break of this key support indicates potential for further price decreases.

Amidst a general downturn in the cryptocurrency market where Bitcoin fell around 13%, only four cryptocurrencies in the top 50 showed positive price movement over the past week: Zcash (ZEC), Monero (XMR), Uniswap (UNI), and Aster (ASTER). Zcash benefited from its upcoming halving and a new roadmap focused on privacy enhancements. Monero's predictable supply model supported its price. Uniswap's proposal to activate protocol fees and a UNI burn drove its increase. Aster, a new DEX, saw high trading volumes. These cryptocurrencies bucked the negative trend due to specific positive news or developments rather than broader market forces. The overall market decline was driven by weakened expectations for interest rate cuts and significant outflows from digital asset investment products.

At the Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress 2 on November 16, 2025, Vitalik Buterin introduced Kohaku, a new framework focused on enhancing wallet privacy on Ethereum. Buterin highlighted that while Ethereum has invested significantly in privacy and security infrastructure, the user experience remains a challenge. The core privacy technology is mature and effective. The issue is that using privacy protocols is too complicated. Users generally have to open a separate privacy wallet, and it takes like five clicks to do a private send and withdraw. He emphasized the need to improve the application and wallet layer to make privacy more accessible for everyday users. He discussed the importance of privacy for freedom, order, and progress, and advocated for risk-based access control and improved account recovery mechanisms. The Ethereum Foundation announced Kohaku on October 9th. At the time of the announcement, ETH was trading at $3,194.

Dogecoin is currently trading close to a significant support level, as indicated by its weekly chart. This level represents a point where the price has previously found buying interest. The article suggests that this could mean a potential rebound in Dogecoin's price is possible, even amidst overall volatility in the cryptocurrency market.

XRP's price dropped nearly 9% this week after large investors, known as whales, sold off 200 million XRP tokens, worth approximately $450 million. This sell-off occurred despite the launch of a new XRP-based ETF that initially showed strong trading volume. Another XRP ETF is expected to be approved soon. The price decrease in XRP is also happening amidst a general downturn in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin and Ethereum also experiencing price drops. Traders are closely watching to see if these large investors will buy back XRP at a lower price, which could potentially stabilize or increase its value.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has launched ADAPT, a digital public infrastructure project in partnership with IOTA, the World Economic Forum (WEF), and the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. ADAPT aims to streamline cross-border trade within Africa by creating a unified digital network for real-time tracking, automated documentation, and faster customs clearance. This initiative is projected to potentially double intra-African trade by 2035, unlock over $70 billion in additional trade value, and generate $23.6 billion in annual economic gains by reducing border clearance times by more than 50%. The platform seeks to address the challenges of slow and fragmented border procedures currently hindering trade among African nations.

Bitcoin briefly fell to $93,000, causing market anxiety as it broke below its weekly EMA50, a key indicator. An analyst calls this a confirmed bearish signal, contrasting it with previous 'death cross' events where Bitcoin traded above this level. Negative volume from both ETFs and large investors is exacerbating the downturn, unlike previous corrections where whales accumulated during ETF selling. The average Bitcoin buyer from the last six months entered around $94,600, so a price drop near or below this level could trigger further selling. Institutional outflows triggered a structural and mechanical bear phase starting in late October. Crypto funds saw a record $1.2 billion in net outflows in early November, and high leverage in the market amplifies price swings, with liquidations exceeding $1 billion on several trading days.

Analysts suggest that XRP, currently priced at $2.25, could potentially experience a significant price increase, possibly reaching $10 based on long-term chart patterns. However, a potential retest of $1.95 might occur before a major price surge. XRP has increased by 1% over the last 24 hours, reducing its weekly loss to 11.5%.

UBS and Ant International have partnered in Singapore to explore tokenized deposits for faster, more efficient cross-border payments. The goal is to replace traditional treasury settlement methods with blockchain-based solutions, addressing issues like delays and fragmentation in multi-currency transactions. Ant International will utilize UBS's blockchain payment platform, launched in November 2024, to improve its global treasury operations and liquidity management. This collaboration aims to resolve liquidity problems for companies operating in multiple countries by enabling quicker intra-group transfers. Singapore is also developing regulations for stablecoins and tokenization, with banks already testing Singapore dollar-backed CBDCs. Reports suggest a significant interest in digital assets in the Asia-Pacific region, with approximately 25% of adults owning crypto and Singapore leading in digital asset adoption.

The number of Bitcoin holders with at least 1,000 BTC has significantly increased, suggesting that some large investors are accumulating Bitcoin even as the overall market shows signs of weakness. This increase in large-holder addresses may indicate a belief among these investors that Bitcoin's price will rise in the future, despite current market conditions.

The price of Internet Computer (ICP) cryptocurrency has fallen below $5.00, signaling a negative trend in its market performance. This drop suggests a shift towards a bearish, or downward-moving, market for the cryptocurrency, based on technical analysis. The break below this key price level indicates further potential price declines for ICP.

Cryptocurrency is currently on track to be one of the worst-performing asset classes of 2025, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both showing losses for the year. A large percentage of Bitcoin investors who bought in the last 155 days are now at a loss, even after the launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs that have seen $59 billion in inflows. The average purchase price for these ETFs is above the current Bitcoin price, resulting in reduced unrealized profits. Altcoins are also struggling, with only 5% currently showing a profit. This poor performance, especially in altcoins, raises concerns about diversification and risk in the crypto market. Unless there is a significant market turnaround, crypto is expected to perform worse than traditional assets and money market funds in 2025.

BitMine Immersion Technologies, a company focused on Ethereum, recently purchased 54,000 ETH for roughly $173 million, increasing its total holdings to nearly 3.6 million ETH, which is almost 3% of the total supply. In addition to its ETH holdings, the company also increased its cash reserves from $398 million to $607 million. Thomas Lee, BitMine's chairman, believes the current market weakness is due to a decrease in liquidity caused by a market maker's losses during the October 10 crash, which he compares to quantitative tightening. Despite the market downturn, BitMine believes the crypto market cycle has not yet reached its peak and could extend into 2026, driven by tokenization.

Zcash (ZEC) experienced a 5-day bullish streak, increasing as much as 13% from its weekly low to a price of $740 before pulling back to $674, while the broader crypto market faced a downturn. This price increase occurred as Zcash dominance surged over 1,000% in about six weeks, indicating significant liquidity flowing into ZEC, even as Bitcoin dominance declined. The Winklevoss twins' plan to create a $50 million Zcash treasury garnered attention, leading to speculation about other crypto projects investing in privacy coins. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson reacted to the news, which may influence him to involve Cardano in the privacy coin segment. Although the rally indicated strong demand, Zcash was overbought, potentially leading to a future selloff as other altcoins recover.

Blockchain security firm SlowMist discovered critical security flaws in the open-source cryptocurrency futures trading system, NOFX AI. These flaws, present in multiple versions of the system, could allow attackers to steal users' private keys and API credentials for centralized and decentralized exchanges. SlowMist coordinated with Binance and OKX security teams to identify affected users and revoke compromised keys, protecting their assets. All affected centralized exchange users have been notified and their keys revoked, but reaching decentralized exchange users proved more challenging. SlowMist advises users of AI trading systems to conduct thorough security audits and strengthen risk controls and warned that running NOFX AI on the public internet is high-risk until fixes are implemented.

Ethereum rebounded above $3,100 after a price drop, while Bitcoin fell to around $93,000 amid market fear. Arthur Hayes sold off $4.1 million in crypto, and a long-dormant Ethereum wallet moved coins. Amid this volatility, traders are looking at new meme coins like Maxi Doge, which has raised over $4 million in its presale at a price of $0.0002685 per token. Maxi Doge offers staking rewards and plans for trading contests and futures-platform integrations. The project has allocated funds for partnerships, marketing, development, liquidity, and staking rewards. The Maxi Doge smart contract has been audited by Coinsult. The presale has a hard cap near $15.76M. Staking is available during the presale. There is a prediction that $MAXI) has the potential to reach a high of $0.0058 by the end of 2026.

Chainlink's price has fallen below $14, reaching a low of $13.45, with increased trading volume suggesting strong selling pressure. Technical indicators, including a potential death cross formation (where the 50-day moving average crosses below the 200-day moving average), point to continued bearish momentum. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is nearing oversold territory, and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicates strong bearish momentum. Key support levels are identified in the $11.77-$10.97 range. A daily close below $13 could lead to a further decline towards $8.50, while holding above $13 might allow bulls to target $15.55 as a resistance level.

The Singapore Exchange's derivatives branch will begin offering perpetual futures contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum starting November 24th. This introduces a popular cryptocurrency trading product to a regulated exchange environment.

YoungHoon Kim, who claims to have a world record IQ of 276, has predicted that Bitcoin will reach $220,000 within 45 days.

Blackrock, a large investment firm, has deposited millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum onto the Coinbase exchange. Simultaneously, Blackrock's strategic investment arm has acquired additional Bitcoin. This indicates increased activity from Blackrock involving these major cryptocurrencies, potentially for trading or custody purposes on Coinbase.

The article discusses the potential for a 30% price increase in Pi Coin, but it emphasizes a significant condition. The main point revolves around an event or development that must occur for this price surge to materialize. Without the specific details of the article's content, I can't elaborate on the nature of the 'catch' or the event needed to trigger the price jump. Essentially, there's an opportunity for profit, but it depends on a specific, yet undisclosed, circumstance.

Figment, OpenTrade, and Crypto.com have partnered to offer a new investment product for institutions that provides a 15% yield on stablecoin deposits. This product allows institutional investors to earn a high return on their stablecoin holdings by leveraging the combined expertise and resources of the three companies. The collaboration aims to provide a secure and efficient way for institutions to participate in the stablecoin market and generate significant returns.

The Trump Organization and Dar Global are partnering to build the Trump International Hotel Maldives, an 80-villa luxury resort. Uniquely, the project will be tokenized from the beginning, meaning ownership rights will be represented as digital tokens on a blockchain while the resort is being built. This allows investors to participate in the project's development phase, unlike typical real estate tokenization that occurs after completion. The resort, located a short speedboat ride from Malé, aims to open by the end of 2028. Real estate tokenization has seen significant growth, with over $1 billion in volume in the US and Europe last year. This venture marks Trump's first entry into the Maldives and reflects a trend among developers to use blockchain for fundraising, transparency, and investor flexibility.

Syrah Resources, an Australian mining company, has secured a second extension from Tesla regarding a potential default on their graphite supply agreement. Tesla had issued a default notice in July because Syrah allegedly failed to provide acceptable graphite material samples from its Louisiana plant, which is crucial for Tesla's electric vehicle batteries. The deadline, initially set for September 16 and then extended to November 15, is now pushed to January 16, 2026. The contract, established in 2021, aims to supply Tesla with 8,000 metric tons of graphite over four years. Despite the extension, Syrah's shares fell approximately 3% to 29.5 cents. In a separate development, Syrah has reached an agreement with the US International DFC for additional funding support for its Balama Graphite Operation in Mozambique. This agreement includes an $8.5 million disbursement and deferral of approximately $5 million in interest and fees. Syrah will also issue warrants to the DFC for about 17.5 million shares. However, the DFC noted unresolved default events tied to the DFC loan but granted a waiver for the disbursement.

The research firm XWIN Research has identified the reasons for Bitcoin's recent price decrease, which has been happening for several weeks.

The article discusses LivLive, Monero, and Hedera, comparing their potential for investors as the market shifts towards utility-driven adoption. LivLive, a new project in its presale phase, aims to reward users for real-world activities with tokens, offering bonus multipliers for early investors. Its presale price is $0.02, with a targeted listing price of $0.20. The project has already raised over $2.1 million. Monero, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency, faces regulatory challenges that limit its growth. Hedera focuses on enterprise adoption and partnerships, providing stability but potentially slower growth compared to consumer-focused projects. The article suggests LivLive offers a high-upside early entry point due to its transparent tokenomics and activity-based model, while Monero provides stability and Hedera offers institutional alignment. LivLive has audited contracts and multi-signature custody.

Cryptocurrency markets experienced a downturn at the start of the week, with the total market capitalization falling below $3.3 trillion, a level not seen since June. Bitcoin's price briefly dipped to $93,000 over the weekend and earlier today before recovering to around $95,300. Market sentiment has shifted towards extreme fear, and worries persist about potential further price declines.

Cboe Global Markets will launch Bitcoin and Ether Continuous Futures on December 15, 2025, pending regulatory approval. These new products, called Continuous Futures for Bitcoin (PBT) and Ether (PET), will be the first perpetual-style crypto futures available on a US-regulated exchange. Each contract will have a 10-year expiration and use a daily cash adjustment, similar to perpetual swaps, aiming to provide institutional investors with efficient, long-term exposure to Bitcoin and Ether while complying with US regulations. These futures will be cash-settled, centrally cleared, and overseen by CFTC-regulated standards, allowing for potential cross-margining benefits with Cboe's existing Bitcoin (FBT) and Ether (FET) futures. The contracts will track Cboe Kaiko Real-Time Rates for pricing, with a daily Funding Amount applied to align futures prices with spot markets. To educate traders, Cboe will host public education sessions on December 17, 2025, and January 13, 2026, covering contract specifications, funding calculations, and strategic use cases.

Strategy has purchased 8,178 Bitcoin for $835.6 million, at an average price of $102,171 per coin. The purchase was funded through the company's STRE (Steam) and STRC (Stretch) preferred offerings. This significant acquisition increases Strategy's total Bitcoin holdings to 649,870 BTC, valued at over $48.37 billion, with an average cost of $74,433 per coin. The company's stock price has decreased significantly in recent months. Michael Saylor's company is taking advantage of market conditions to increase its Bitcoin holdings.

VanEck has launched a Solana (SOL) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). This development occurs as investors are shifting funds away from Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) and towards Solana (SOL) and XRP.

Despite recent confusion, the UAE has not banned cryptocurrency. The UAE boasts one of the highest rates of crypto ownership globally, with about one in three residents owning cryptocurrency. Dubai is developing into a hub for digital assets, even constructing a dedicated Crypto Tower. Abu Dhabi is fostering institutional adoption with a mature digital asset framework. The UAE Royal Group is mining Bitcoin at scale, holding around $700 million worth. New regulations, stemming from Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025, expand the Central Bank's authority over crypto-related activities, classifying any tool facilitating crypto transactions as a regulated financial activity, now requiring licensing. This primarily impacts the infrastructure supporting crypto, such as self-custody wallets and DeFi platforms, rather than the assets themselves, potentially leading to restrictions on unlicensed marketing and access to certain apps. Everyday users can still legally buy and hold Bitcoin, but will likely need to use licensed platforms and services going forward.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is concerned that the increasing popularity of stablecoins pegged to the US dollar could destabilize Europe's financial system. Olaf Sleijpen, the Dutch central bank governor, highlighted the risk of these stablecoins causing macroeconomic shocks if they lose their peg, potentially forcing issuers to rapidly sell their backing assets. He pointed to the significant growth of the stablecoin market, citing CoinGecko data showing a nearly 50% increase this year to around $310 billion, with Tether's USDT rising from $127 billion to $183 billion and USDC doubling from $37 billion to $74 billion. The US Treasury projects the stablecoin market could reach $2 trillion by 2028. The ECB worries that large-scale selling of reserves by major issuers could impact liquidity, asset prices, and inflation, potentially requiring the ECB to adjust its monetary policy. Other officials, including Piero Cipollone from the ECB Executive Board and Italy's economy minister Giancarlo Giorgetti, have also warned about the dangers of dollar-backed stablecoins to the Eurozone's financial stability, with some advocating for a digital euro to counter their influence.

Robert Kiyosaki, a financial commentator, criticized Warren Buffett's view that Bitcoin is mere speculation. Kiyosaki suggests Buffett's opinion reflects a reliance on traditional financial systems like Wall Street and the U.S. dollar.

Bitcoin's price is currently around $95,200, showing a slight decrease. Despite this, Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, is buying more Bitcoin. Kiyosaki believes Bitcoin will eventually reach $250,000 due to global economic issues and government money printing. He also predicts gold will reach $27,000 and silver $100. Technically, Bitcoin faces potential further declines towards $91,800 or even $83,200 if it doesn't break above $102,000. However, a new project called Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) aims to bring Solana-level speed and smart contract capabilities to the Bitcoin ecosystem, with a presale exceeding $27.8 million.

In November 2025, five crypto presales are attracting investor attention: Opter, Layer Brett, BlockDAG, Rollblock, and Remittix. Opter, priced around $0.02, offers a perpetual futures exchange. Layer Brett, at $0.0058, combines meme culture with an Ethereum Layer 2 network, having raised over $4.4 million. BlockDAG, currently at $0.005 per token, has raised over $436 million and aims for high transaction speeds. Rollblock is tied to a working casino-style gaming platform with over 50,000 active players, with the RBLK token priced at $0.068 and funding exceeding $12.1 million. Remittix, priced at $0.1166, focuses on cross-border payments and has raised over $28.1 million with 685 million RTX tokens sold and targets real world remittance. These projects are in various stages of development, with planned exchange listings and product launches anticipated soon.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson predicts a major cryptocurrency bull run in 2026, urging the crypto community to be more positive and less critical of new ideas. He believes negativity is hindering growth in the crypto space. This prediction follows a previous one where Hoskinson suggested Bitcoin could reach $250,000 once big tech companies fully embrace crypto. Currently, Cardano's ADA is trading around $0.4944, having recently fallen below the $0.50 support level. Analysts suggest that if ADA can reclaim its previous accumulation zone, it could move towards $0.52 or even $0.54; however, failure to do so could lead to a retest of the $0.47 support. The article also highlights SUBBD, an AI-powered creator platform, which has raised close to $1.34 million in its presale and aims to benefit from the next bull run by offering a fairer system for creators and fans.

According to an expert, XRP's price may increase if it maintains a specific support level. This potential rally is connected to the possible launch of a Ripple ETF (Exchange Traded Fund). The expert suggests that holding this key support is crucial for XRP to experience positive price movement following the ETF launch.

Altcoins are experiencing downward pressure as Bitcoin's price decline increases risk aversion in the market. XRP is fluctuating around $2.2 after being unable to reach $2.5, while Zcash is gaining attention due to interest in privacy coins. The overall altcoin market is weak, reflecting Bitcoin's condition, with traders hesitant to invest more until Bitcoin stabilizes above $100,000. Layer-1 tokens, gaming assets, and memecoins are particularly affected, while AI-related and DePIN tokens are showing more stability. Analysts warn of potential further declines in altcoin values if Bitcoin doesn't recover above its moving averages.

BitMine Immersion has acquired $173 million worth of Ether. Separately, Tom Lee has offered an explanation for the recent weakness in the cryptocurrency market.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan suggested that the strong XRP community played a significant role in the creation of XRP ETFs. Hougan noted that many new crypto investors seek broad market exposure rather than in-depth understanding of individual cryptocurrencies. He indicated that Bitwise prioritizes launching single-asset ETFs for cryptocurrencies with passionate and dedicated communities, even if other parts of the crypto world are skeptical. According to the article, Hougan stated that the XRP ETF's positive performance is due to XRP's large, loyal, and vocal community. Several XRP ETFs are launching, including Franklin Templeton's EZRP on November 18 and Bitwise's own on November 20, following Canary Capital's $250 million debut on November 13. The article concludes that the sustained interest of the XRP community makes XRP ETFs commercially viable, regardless of market capitalization, utility, or narratives.

Ethereum's price has fallen to around $3,000 due to broader cryptocurrency market conditions, but its underlying economic activity is growing rapidly. The network's transaction revenues, stablecoin settlement volumes, and decentralized app ecosystem are expanding significantly. The supply of stablecoins on the Ethereum blockchain has increased dramatically, indicating strong real-world demand. While Ethereum's market capitalization has also grown, it hasn't kept pace with the growth in stablecoin supply, suggesting the market may be undervaluing the network's actual strength. Despite weak price sentiment, Ethereum's fundamentals remain strong, with the value of stablecoins secured on the blockchain reaching a new all-time high. The network's block space usage is also at an all-time high, driven by real economic activity.

The article discusses the potential for XRP to be a good investment during economic uncertainty, referencing past market reactions to US government shutdowns. Analysts noted that XRP saw a 70% increase after the 2019 shutdown, suggesting a similar outcome could occur after the current shutdown ends. The article highlights how investors tend to favor assets with defined utility during uncertain periods. XRP's established role in payments and the growing XRPL ecosystem, including XRP Tundra, are presented as examples of utility-focused projects. XRP Tundra is described as a dual-token system with TUNDRA-S on Solana for utility and TUNDRA-X on XRPL for governance and reserves. The article mentions the ongoing presale for TUNDRA-S at $0.183, which includes a 9% bonus, and TUNDRA-X at a reference value of $0.0915, which ends on January 12th, 2026. The piece also emphasizes XRP Tundra's staking options, which offer different APYs based on lock-up periods, and its verification and audit records. The article concludes by urging investors to monitor the shutdown's outcome and consider positioning themselves for potential policy-driven market shifts.

The Milk Mocha project, based on the popular comic series, has launched a presale for its $HUGS token. The presale is designed without KYC requirements and has seen rapid allocation depletion following the closing of its whitelist. Early supporters benefit from preferential token pricing, while the project employs a burn mechanism to manage supply. Token holders can stake $HUGS for up to 50% APY and participate in a gamified staking experience. An upcoming NFT collection will offer benefits like higher staking rewards and early access to events. The project also includes a referral system for earning bonus tokens and plans for community governance to allow token holders to influence its direction. Future plans include a HUGS Play Zone with games and token-based prizes, as well as pair staking of Milk and Mocha NFTs. The project aims to integrate art, storytelling, and ownership within its ecosystem.

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), managing over $142 billion, disclosed a new investment in MicroStrategy (MSTR) valued initially at $127 million, later reduced to $80 million due to stock volatility. This investment offers a way for the pension fund to gain Bitcoin exposure indirectly, as many funds face restrictions on direct Bitcoin purchases. MicroStrategy, known for holding significant Bitcoin reserves, recently acquired an additional 8,178 BTC for $835.6 million, averaging $102,171 per BTC, bringing their total holdings to 649,870 BTC acquired for $48.37 billion, or $74,433 each. Strategy's stock recently traded below its net asset value as Bitcoin's price declined, raising concerns about share dilution and the company's Bitcoin-heavy balance sheet.

The crypto market experienced a pullback, with the global market capitalization decreasing to around $3.23 trillion. Bitcoin traded near $95,400 and Ethereum around $3,155. Market sentiment is currently fearful, with the Fear and Greed Index at 18, indicating extreme fear. Tom Lee of Fundstrat believes this pullback is temporary and doesn't negate the potential for future gains, suggesting Ethereum could follow a similar growth trajectory to Bitcoin's past performance. He attributes the current weakness to potential balance sheet issues among market makers, leading to liquidations. Short-term analysis indicates oversold conditions, with average Relative Strength Index readings near 41. Ethereum's price is currently above the average cost basis for long-term holders, potentially providing support. Altcoins are generally showing weakness, with most recent gains fading. Lee anticipates a recovery within six to eight weeks, advising against leveraged positions due to the risk of forced sell-offs.

The cryptocurrency Digitap ($TAP) is being promoted as a potentially lucrative investment, especially for those looking to invest $1,000. Digitap is an omnibank with a unified dashboard that combines fiat and cryptos smoothly with a Visa-linked debit card. The project has already raised nearly $2 million in its presale, with over 110 million tokens sold at $0.0313 per token, and the price is set to increase to $0.0326 in the next stage before launching at $0.14. The platform offers a no-KYC policy and staking rewards up to 124% APR. Experts predict it could potentially generate significant returns, with listings on major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase anticipated in 2026, potentially leading to a 100x increase in value. The tokenomics include a fixed supply of two billion $TAP tokens, with allocations for presale, marketing, and exchange listings. The platform also uses a deflationary model where tokens are automatically bought back and burned as activity increases.

The price of FIRO has increased nearly 60% in the last 24 hours and over 300% in the past month, surpassing even Zcash in performance. This surge follows a breakout from a flag pattern, signaling continued bullish momentum. Technical analysis suggests a potential target of $8.49 if market conditions remain favorable, and a possible move towards $10.35 if it clears that level. Indicators like Chaikin Money Flow and Bull-Bear Power confirm strong buying pressure. Key resistance levels to watch are $6.01 and $8.18. A drop below $3.00 would weaken the structure, while falling under $2.49 would invalidate the current rally.

SunnyMining is a platform that allows users to earn passive income from their Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP holdings. Instead of just holding these assets and waiting for their price to increase, users can deposit them on SunnyMining and earn yield. The platform supports multiple yield strategies, requires no special hardware, and is designed to be user-friendly for beginners. Users can allocate their BTC and XRP across different options, reinvest earnings, and adjust their strategies as needed. The platform emphasizes a long-term approach to maximize returns through compounding. SunnyMining aims to provide a simple and transparent way for users to grow their digital assets.

Crypto markets are experiencing volatility, with Bitcoin around $94,000 and Ethereum at $3,140. Bitcoin has decreased by over 11% and Ethereum by 13% in the past week. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju suggests that the current dip is due to older Bitcoin holders selling to traditional finance firms, who are expected to hold long-term. He notes that new liquidity is entering the market through ETFs and companies like MicroStrategy. Analysts believe that Bitcoin's drop from $126,000 was caused by short-term holders selling in panic, while long-term holders took profits, viewing it as a typical correction in a bull market. JAN3 CEO Samson Mow argues that now is not the time to be pessimistic, citing buyers with significant capital like MicroStrategy and Tether. The limited supply of Bitcoin, combined with strong demand, is expected to drive prices higher over time.

Bitcoin has reached a milestone with 95% of its total supply now mined. This means that approximately 19.94 million Bitcoins are currently in circulation, out of a maximum possible supply. This event is noteworthy because the availability of new Bitcoins will continue to decrease over time until the last Bitcoin is mined.

This week, nearly $300 million worth of various cryptocurrencies will be released into the market. These releases, known as token unlocks, involve both large single releases and smaller daily releases. LayerZero has the biggest single release at over $37 million. Other notable single releases include SOON at almost $26 million and YZY at about $14.5 million. Solana leads in daily releases with almost $70 million being unlocked. Other daily unlocks include TRUMP, Worldcoin, Dogecoin, and Avalanche. These unlocks can potentially affect the price of these cryptocurrencies as more tokens become available for trading.

Harvard University has significantly increased its investment in Bitcoin, nearly tripling its holdings of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) during the third quarter of 2025. The university now holds approximately $443 million worth of IBIT shares, making it the largest single holding among Harvard's officially reported investments and placing them as a top 16 holder of the ETF. This increase represents a 257% rise from their holdings at the end of June. While this investment is a small fraction of Harvard's total endowment, it signals growing acceptance of Bitcoin as a reserve asset by major institutions. Simultaneously, BlackRock's IBIT has experienced recent outflows, with approximately $463.1 million withdrawn on Friday, November 14th. Despite these outflows, IBIT remains the largest spot Bitcoin ETF, with assets under management close to $75 billion.

Bitcoin's price briefly dropped to $93,000, causing a large number of traders to lose money due to leveraged positions. This event shifted market sentiment towards fear and a search for safer investments. Investors are now looking at new cryptocurrency projects that offer practical uses and stability, rather than just being trendy. Three projects gaining attention are Bitcoin Hyper, Best Wallet Token, and Bitcoin Blaze. Bitcoin Hyper aims to improve Bitcoin's speed and transaction costs, having already raised $27.8 million in its presale. Best Wallet Token supports a secure cryptocurrency wallet, and its presale has collected over $17.1 million. Bitcoin Blaze is a smaller, earlier-stage project focused on fast Bitcoin payments, raising over $218,900. These projects are seen as potentially more stable investments during a time of market uncertainty.

Aave, a decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform, is launching a mobile application for retail users on Apple's App Store. This app will allow users to access crypto yield-earning opportunities directly from their mobile devices. The app's release on a major platform like the Apple App Store marks a significant step towards bringing DeFi services to a broader, more mainstream audience.

KuCoin's Managing Director, Alicia Kao, discussed the exchange's focus on balancing innovation with user protection and adapting to evolving regulations. KuCoin aims to serve both retail and institutional traders by offering features like Off-Exchange Settlement (OES) for institutions, allowing them to maintain third-party custody while accessing KuCoin's liquidity. The exchange is also expanding into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and utilizing AI to improve its trading bots. KuCoin emphasizes a rigorous due diligence process for listing new coins and maintains a clear internal compliance structure. The exchange has earned four international certifications including CCSS, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, and ISO 27701:2025, and is focused on cybersecurity and proactive measures against scams to build trust. KuCoin is selective in its partnerships, prioritizing reputable and well-managed institutions to ensure reliability and long-term user trust.

Alfa-Bank in Russia is currently testing a new payment system called Vzglyad, which allows customers to make purchases using facial recognition. This system is being tested internally with employees using Android devices and on Alfa-Bank's own payment terminals. The system aims to authorize offline purchases without needing cards, phones, or physical contact with the terminal. It uses real-time biometric analysis and a PIN code option for security. The bank hopes the system will improve transaction efficiency and security and is open to collaboration with other payment industry players. Separately, Russia plans to continue testing its central bank digital currency, the digital ruble, with a goal for full public launch by September 1, 2026, after phased trials, and its use for salary payments will be optional. The EU imposed new sanctions on Russian financial institutions and energy exports, including Alfa-Bank, MTS Bank, Absolut Bank, and automaker Sollers, as well as subsidiaries and branches. The EU will also suspend the operation of the Mir payment system in some parts of Europe starting November 25 and extended sanctions to Russian industrial and defense companies.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan suggests that Bitcoin's struggle to break $100,000 is due to several factors. Government delays in approving ETF filings slowed down the introduction of new crypto investment products. The $100,000 mark triggered profit-taking, with some long-term holders selling upside potential through options. Lingering fears from past crypto market crashes, like FTX, made investors hesitant to make large bullish bets. According to Hougan, the four-year cycle theory is becoming less relevant as new factors like institutional money, regulations, and tokenized assets take hold. He believes this pause is temporary and that increased institutional demand will eventually drive Bitcoin's price higher.

GMI Cloud, a U.S.-based GPU-as-a-Service provider and Nvidia cloud partner, plans to construct a $500 million AI factory in Taiwan, powered by 7,000 Nvidia Blackwell Ultra GPUs. The 16-megawatt facility, expected to be operational by March 2026, aims to support large-scale AI inference, training, and multimodal workloads for Asian enterprises. The AI factory will integrate Nvidia technologies, including NVLink and Quantum InfiniBand, to provide high-performance compute capacity. GMI Cloud is collaborating with companies like Trend Micro, Wistron, and VAST Data to enhance the platform's capabilities, including cybersecurity, automated production, and data infrastructure. The company anticipates the project to generate $1 billion in total contract value. GMI Cloud is planning an IPO in two to three years and is also planning to build another 50-megawatt data center in the U.S. The company is seeking $400 million from Taiwanese banks and an additional $200 million by the end of 2025 to support the project.

Bitcoin's price sharply declined, reaching $93,000. This drop occurred as a substantial $1 billion was deposited into cryptocurrency exchanges. The market downturn happened even with existing optimism surrounding potential trade agreements between the US and China.

Bitcoin is currently trading around $95,700, having decreased in value by nearly 10% over the past week. It failed to break through a significant resistance level, leading analysts to believe further price decreases are possible. Bitcoin is also trading below its 50-week Exponential Moving Average, which is an indicator that could signal further selling pressure. Over $1 billion worth of Bitcoin has recently been moved to exchanges, suggesting that investors are preparing to sell. Some analysts suggest that if Bitcoin does not hold its current support levels, it could fall to $74,000. However, others believe that a price reversal is possible, especially if Bitcoin holds above $94,000, potentially leading to a rise back to $100,000.

Bitcoin's price is currently around $93,000, after dropping below a key technical support level, the 50-week exponential moving average (EMA) at $100,506. Analysts suggest there is a risk of further price declines potentially revisiting levels below $90,000, possibly down to $71,000. Despite the downturn, some investors, like Michael Saylor's Strategy, are using the dip to buy more Bitcoin, acquiring 8,178 BTC for $835.6 million, bringing their total holdings to 649,870 BTC. If Bitcoin can reclaim $95,000 as a support level, it could trigger a move back towards recent highs above $104,504. However, weak institutional investment and general market uncertainty are contributing to the downward pressure on the cryptocurrency.

The article discusses BlockchainFX ($BFX), Zcash, and Chainlink as potential crypto investments. BlockchainFX aims to connect traditional finance with blockchain, offering a trading ecosystem for forex, stocks, commodities, and digital assets. It generates revenue through trading fees, subscriptions, and other services, and features a Visa card for real-world spending. The BFX presale is currently underway at $0.03, targeting a listing price of $0.05, and a giveaway of $500,000 worth of BFX tokens is planned. Zcash is highlighted for its focus on privacy enhancements and blockchain compliance, while Chainlink is recognized for its data integrations and role in supporting smart contracts. The article positions BlockchainFX as a strong contender due to its multi-faceted approach and potential for high returns compared to the more specialized functions of Zcash and Chainlink.

UK prosecutors have ordered Joseph James O'Connor to surrender $5.4 million in Bitcoin linked to the 2020 Twitter hack. O'Connor, who pleaded guilty in the United States to charges including computer intrusion and wire fraud, is currently serving a five-year prison sentence. The Crown Prosecution Service secured a civil recovery order to seize 42 Bitcoins and other crypto assets connected to O'Connor's involvement in the scheme. These assets, frozen during his extradition, will be sold by a court-appointed trustee. The 2020 Twitter hack compromised over 130 high-profile accounts, including those of Barack Obama and Elon Musk, and promoted a Bitcoin scam that generated over $100,000.

The crypto market's fast-paced nature makes it difficult for traders to keep up with all the factors that influence price changes. AI-powered signals have emerged as a tool to help traders anticipate market trends by analyzing large amounts of data. However, the effectiveness of these AI signals varies, requiring traders to carefully evaluate different platforms. Key considerations include the accuracy and historical track record of the signals, transparency in how the signals are generated, integration with trading platforms, and the cost versus potential value. Traders should be wary of blindly following AI recommendations and should always conduct their own research before making investment decisions. Scams are also a risk, so verifying reviews, track records, and regulatory compliance is crucial when selecting an AI signal provider. Combining AI signals with personal research and risk management can improve trading outcomes.

Bitcoin's price has fallen 17.7% recently, while gold has increased in value. Peter Schiff, a known Bitcoin critic, suggested people sell their Bitcoin. However, historical data shows Schiff often makes such pronouncements near Bitcoin's price bottoms. Short-term Bitcoin holders have already sold off their holdings at a loss, a sign of capitulation that typically precedes a price rebound. Market fear is extremely high, reaching levels usually seen only when Bitcoin is near its lowest points. The overall crypto market has bounced slightly after falling to $3.14 trillion. These factors suggest that Schiff's warning might coincide with Bitcoin attempting to establish a price floor.

The cryptocurrency Internet Computer (ICP) experienced a significant decrease in value, dropping by 13.2%. This decline had a negative impact on the overall performance of the CoinDesk 20 index, pulling it lower.

Franklin Templeton launched its XRP ETF, EZRP, on November 18th, followed by Bitwise on November 20th. Nine XRP ETFs are expected between November 18th and 25th. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a Bitcoin Layer 2 project, has raised over $27.78 million in its presale, with the token priced near $0.013285 and staking rewards around 41% APY. Bitcoin Hyper aims to improve Bitcoin's usability through Layer 2 scaling. The Bitcoin Hyper presale offers early participants projected yields of 41% APY. Projections estimate a potential $HYPER price of around $0.32 in 2025 and $1.5 in 2030. A whale purchased $502K worth of $HYPER last Wednesday.

According to cryptographer Adam Back, Bitcoin is unlikely to face a significant threat from quantum computing for at least 20 to 40 years. This counters predictions, such as venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya's, suggesting the threat could emerge in as little as two to five years. Back highlights that current quantum computers are not advanced enough to break Bitcoin's encryption. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has already approved post-quantum encryption standards that Bitcoin could adopt well in advance of any real threat. There's an ongoing debate within the Bitcoin community about preparing for the quantum era. Some experts advise moving coins from certain types of Bitcoin addresses which expose public keys directly, because these may be more vulnerable. Developers are exploring potential upgrades like Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360, which introduces quantum-resistant signatures. Approximately 6 to 7 million Bitcoin are estimated to be in older address formats that could be targeted in a quantum attack. El Salvador recently redistributed its Bitcoin holdings across multiple addresses to reduce risk. Upgrading decentralized networks to quantum-resistant measures poses challenges due to the need for coordination and the larger size and computational demands of post-quantum signature schemes.

Singapore's stock exchange (SGX) will launch Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures trading on November 24, 2025, specifically targeted at institutional investors. These futures contracts, benchmarked to the iEdge CoinDesk Crypto Indices, will allow institutions to trade on the price movements of Bitcoin and Ethereum with leverage and without an expiry date, providing tools for managing crypto risks. The exchange highlights that perpetual futures trading volumes are high, especially in Asia, and bringing this activity onshore will enable institutions to trade with greater confidence and scale. Retail investors will not have access to these new crypto-linked futures products on SGX, and instead can consider coin-tracking ETFs in Hong Kong for traditional-market exposure to digital assets. An analyst noted that Bitcoin has recently declined significantly, partly due to pullback from institutional flows.

A long-term Cardano holder lost over $6 million trying to swap ADA for USDA on the Minswap decentralized exchange. The trader's large transaction caused significant slippage because the exchange lacked sufficient liquidity. Instead of receiving the expected value for their ADA, the holder received only $847,690 in USDA. The ADA tokens had been held for five years, originating from the project's genesis wallets, and were used for staking. The incident highlights the Cardano network's challenges with decentralized exchange activity and liquidity, particularly in smaller pools like the one for USDA. The trader did not use any additional tools that could have reduced the price impact.

Bitcoin ETFs have seen returns of roughly 100% since January 2024, matching physical gold ETFs while the S&P 500 returned approximately 45%. This has led to debate about whether Bitcoin should be viewed as a risk-on asset like stocks or a store of value like gold. BlackRock recently deposited 4,880 BTC (worth about $467 million) and 54,730 ETH (worth nearly $176 million) into Coinbase, which could signal a possible sale or strategic rebalancing. Younger investors are increasingly interested in crypto ETFs, with 47% of new ETF buyers planning to invest in them. Other crypto news includes potential flash reversal signals for Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver, XRP losses, a warning from the European Central Bank about stablecoins, and Bitcoin's correlation with the Nasdaq.

YoungHoon Kim, who claims to have a very high IQ, predicts Bitcoin will reach $220,000 within 45 days and says he will donate profits to build churches. This is not his first bold prediction as he previously stated Bitcoin could increase 100 times in value over the next decade. However, experts and other Bitcoin supporters are doubtful that Bitcoin will reach $220,000 in the near future. The crypto market has recently declined, with Bitcoin losing significant market value. Arthur Azizov suggests Bitcoin's price drop is due to changing market sentiment and outflows from spot ETFs and sees potential support levels at $89,000-$94,000, with a worst-case scenario of a return to $72,000-$74,000.

Bitcoin is currently trying to find stability around $95,000 after falling from a high of $110,000. Technical charts show a bearish trend, but there are also signs of possible short-term support. If Bitcoin can break above the $100,000-$105,000 range, it could regain upward momentum. However, if it fails to hold above $95,000, it could drop further to $90,000 or even $88,000. On-chain analysis reveals that large Bitcoin holders are increasing their activity on exchanges, which could lead to more selling pressure and volatility.

A guide for beginners looking to get into crypto cloud mining in 2025 recommends five platforms based on a review of over 60 services. Cloud mining is gaining popularity because it allows users to rent computing power from data centers instead of buying their own mining equipment. The top platforms were chosen based on transparency, energy efficiency, contract flexibility, and daily output. AutoHash is recommended for beginners due to its AI-optimized mining and short contract cycles, with the potential to earn up to $3,542 per day. BitFuFu is highlighted for high-performance Bitcoin mining, BitDeer for long-term mining stability, ECOS for predictable contracts, and NiceHash for flexible, on-demand mining. The guide advises beginners to start with short contracts, verify infrastructure, understand profitability indicators, compare daily output to contract price, and use platforms with transparent daily reporting. The expert suggests that cloud mining is becoming an accessible way to earn crypto, especially with cleaner energy and AI-driven optimization.

Infura, a company that provides essential blockchain infrastructure, is expanding its Decentralized Infrastructure Network (DIN) to operate on EigenLayer. This move allows users who have staked their Ethereum (ETH) to also secure Infura's services. By using EigenLayer, Infura's DIN becomes an Autonomous Verifiable Service, which means Ethereum stakers can earn rewards or lose part of their stake based on the service's performance. This incentivizes operators to maintain high uptime and reliability. This expansion marks the first large-scale marketplace for RPC and API data to run as an EigenLayer Autonomous Verifiable Service, utilizing restaked ETH for security.

The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing volatility with Bitcoin's price fluctuating, causing investor concern. However, some analysts remain optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term potential, projecting prices as high as $1 million by 2028. This situation is driving interest in infrastructure projects like Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions, which aim to improve Bitcoin's scalability and transaction speed. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is one such project, utilizing Solana's Virtual Machine to create a faster, cheaper environment for Bitcoin transactions and decentralized finance (DeFi). The $HYPER presale has already raised over $27.8 million, indicating strong investor interest. Projections suggest that if Bitcoin Hyper successfully executes its roadmap, the token price could increase by approximately 6.5 times by 2026. Bitcoin Hyper aims to keep Bitcoins base-layer security while offloading activity to a dedicated execution environment.

IonQ is currently considered the leading publicly traded quantum computing company, with its stock increasing by over 600% in the last three years. In the third quarter of 2025, IonQ reported $40 million in revenue, a 222% increase compared to the same period in 2024, exceeding analyst expectations. The company has partnerships with AstraZeneca, Nvidia, and Amazon, demonstrating the potential of quantum computing to speed up processes like drug development. Other companies in this sector, such as Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum, have also experienced significant stock gains in 2025, rising 156% and 293% respectively. While McKinsey projects the quantum computing market could reach $1 trillion by 2035, these companies are currently operating at a loss as they invest heavily in research and development. The stocks have high price-to-sales ratios, suggesting investor optimism.

Large investors, often referred to as whales, have recently purchased 150,000 Chainlink (LINK) tokens. This accumulation of LINK by whales suggests a potential upward movement in the price of Chainlink.

The article discusses Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a new DeFi project building a dual lending system, as a potential crypto to reach $1. MUTM's presale is in Phase 6, priced at $0.035, and has raised $18.7 million with 18,000 holders, selling 800 million tokens out of the 1.82 billion allocated for the presale. The V1 testnet launch is scheduled for Q4 2025 on Sepolia and will include the core lending system components. Mutuum Finance completed a CertiK audit with a score of 90/100 and offers a $50k bug bounty. Analysts predict a 3x to 4x increase from the presale price after the testnet launch and before exchange listings, with potential for further gains after the platform goes live. The project includes features like mtTokens and a buy and distribute model to incentivize long term participation. Long-term projections suggest a 15x to 20x increase with the introduction of a stablecoin and layer 2 deployment. Whale allocations are accelerating the presale progress.

Bitcoin's recent "death cross," where the 50-day moving average dipped below the 200-day moving average, has created market uncertainty. Despite this, historical data suggests such patterns can precede recoveries. The article highlights three cryptocurrencies as potential investments in this environment. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, has raised over $27.8 million in its presale, with a mainnet launch targeted between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. Maxi Doge ($MAXI), an Ethereum-based meme coin, has raised over $4 million in its presale and offers a staking APY of 76% for early participants. Solana ($SOL), a high-throughput Layer 1, is currently trading around $142 with a market cap above $78 billion and has seen ETF inflows.

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has acknowledged that the blockchain network needs to improve its marketing and expand its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem to succeed long-term. He says that Cardano is perceived negatively by some in the crypto space. Hoskinson plans to improve Cardano's public image by hosting multiple events starting in 2026. He also discussed Cardano's Midnight sidechain project, which aims to enhance privacy and connect Cardano to other blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Currently, Cardano has $680 million in total value locked, with over 1.3 million users staking more than 15 billion ADA tokens. Hoskinson believes that Cardano could reach over 10 million users by 2030 if Midnight's privacy features are implemented. He emphasized the importance of rational privacy, identity, and cooperation for blockchains and explained how Midnight aims to address these areas, especially concerning user data protection through innovations like Kachina, Nightstream, and Fully Homomorphic Encryption.

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is proposing to classify cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA), aligning them with stocks and bonds. This reclassification aims to bring crypto under stricter investor protection rules, requiring exchanges to disclose information about token issuers, blockchain infrastructure, and price volatility. A key part of this reform is a proposed tax change: the FSA wants to replace the current tax rate of up to 55% on crypto income, which is categorized as miscellaneous income, with a flat 20% tax rate, similar to that applied to traditional financial assets. Binance Co-Founder CZ has publicly supported this tax cut, believing it will stimulate economic growth and attract crypto investors to Japan. The proposal will be debated in Japan's parliament in 2026.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest sold 1.87 million shares of Pinterest, valued at $50.2 million, after a previous sale of 572,735 shares. This decision follows Pinterest's recent earnings miss and weak guidance, attributed to moderating ad spend in the U.S. and Canada. ARK invested $6.19 million into Bitmine Immersion Technologies, purchasing 169,407 shares across three ETFs. The firm also acquired 184,505 shares of Twist Bioscience for $5.51 million and 138,677 shares of Beam Therapeutics for $3 million. Additionally, ARK sold 49,041 shares of Iridium Communications, worth $818,494, continuing a week-long selling trend. These trades show a shift from social media and satellite communications towards crypto infrastructure and biotech, with the largest investment being in Bitmine.

Despite recent price drops in Bitcoin and Ethereum, and investor fear, the core argument for Bitcoin's value remains strong. Governments continue to spend more than they earn, and central banks are increasing the amount of money in circulation worldwide. As of September 2025, the global money supply has reached $142 trillion, a 446% increase since 2000. The United States' budget deficit reached $1.775 trillion in fiscal year 2025. Institutions like Harvard University have significantly increased their Bitcoin ETF holdings, despite market volatility. The increasing money supply strengthens Bitcoin's role as a hedge against inflation, because its supply is limited, while fiat currency is not. Many believe that if you think the price of Bitcoin is ultimately going to increase, then the current price doesn't matter, you just buy it.

The article highlights four companies – Chevron, Brookfield Asset Management, Enterprise Products Partners, and Waste Management – as potentially strong dividend stocks. Chevron aims to increase its dividend annually through 2030, supported by growing oil production and cost reductions, while maintaining payouts even with oil prices below $50 a barrel. Brookfield Asset Management anticipates 18% annual growth in distributable earnings through 2030, driven by expansion in infrastructure, renewable energy, and other sectors, allowing for consistent dividend increases. Enterprise Products Partners offers a high dividend yield and has raised payouts for 27 years, backed by long-term contracts and upcoming capital projects that will boost cash flow. Waste Management, after acquiring Stericycle, expects revenue growth and projects significant free cash flow through 2027, enabling continued dividend growth due to its stable, recession-resistant business model.

Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's leader, is in Washington for meetings covering several key areas. Discussions will include potential defense agreements between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, access to artificial intelligence technology and chips, and a significant initiative for a civilian nuclear energy agreement with the United States.

Internet Computer (ICP) has dropped in value by about 32% over the past week after reaching nearly $9.50 earlier in November. The price decrease has investors wondering if they should buy more or if the price will continue to fall. Some analysts suggest ICP could bounce back, potentially reaching $20 or even $100 if Bitcoin rises significantly. However, Bitcoin's current price is down around 10% for the week making that scenario less likely in the immediate future. One indicator, the Relative Strength Index (RSI), suggests ICP might be oversold, which could signal a price increase soon as the indicator is hovering around 30.

Michael Saylor's bitcoin-focused company, Strategy, has purchased an additional 8,178 bitcoins for approximately $835.6 million. The average price paid per bitcoin in this latest purchase was around $102,171. This increases Strategy's total bitcoin holdings to 649,870, acquired at an average price of approximately $74,433 per bitcoin for a total cost of $48.37 billion. The company funded this purchase through the sale of various classes of preferred and common stock, raising $136.1 million from preferred stock sales alone. Strategy's consistent bitcoin accumulation reflects its belief in bitcoin as a long-term investment, and the company is prepared to continue buying bitcoin using various financial strategies.

Rivian's stock price jumped 36% after their Q3 2025 earnings report showed better-than-expected progress towards profitability. The company reported an adjusted loss of $0.65 per share, beating the expected $0.72 loss, and revenue reached $1.56 billion, exceeding estimates. Notably, Rivian achieved a gross profit of $24 million, significantly surpassing analyst expectations of a $38.6 million loss. This improvement stems from cost reductions in their R1 platform and $154 million in gross profit from software and services, boosted by their joint venture with Volkswagen. They reduced cost of goods sold per unit by about $2,200 from the previous quarter, and the automotive gross profit loss per vehicle dropped to $985 from $3,142 in the previous quarter. Rivian expects further cost reductions with the upcoming R2 model, slated for launch in the first half of 2026 and priced around $45,000. Rivian ended Q3 with $7.7 billion in liquidity, including $7.1 billion in cash. Stifel raised its price target on Rivian to $17 from $16, maintaining a Buy rating. The company is also planning an Autonomy & AI Day on December 11, 2025, to discuss its autonomous driving technology strategy.

Large Bitcoin investors have resumed substantial purchasing activity, acquiring $835 million worth of Bitcoin in the past week. This indicates a renewed strategy of accumulating significant amounts of the cryptocurrency, potentially influencing its market dynamics.