As Bitcoin (BTC) experienced significant volatility throughout the year, reaching new all-time highs (ATHs) before enduring sharp corrections of up to 30%, the cryptocurrency community has become increasingly polarized regarding its future direction. Many analysts are raising concerns about a potential bear market emerging in 2026; however, market expert Shanaka Anslem has offered a different perspective on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), questioning whether 2025 has already represented the real bear market. A Sign Of Cycle Change In his analysis, Anslem highlights key evidence. For the first time in history, Bitcoin breached its all-time high prior to the Halving event in April of this year, which he argues isn’t a bullish signal but rather an indication of the cycle inverting. According to him, 2024 should not be viewed as the beginning of a new bull run; instead, it was a period of what he calls “political repricing” as the market factored in a pro-crypto administration with President Donald Trump’s reelection. Related Reading: Here’s How High The Dogecoin Price Will Go Once The MACD Bullish Cross Happens The characteristics of a bear market have been evident in 2025, according to Anslem. Bitcoin’s dominance has reached multi-year highs while altcoins continue to struggle, leading to quarter-after-quarter declines in their values. Additionally, a massive $3.5 billion in exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows occurred within just one month. This year saw a significant 29% drawdown from its October highs, paired with extreme fear readings on various sentiment indices. Anslem insists that while the four-year Halving cycle remains relevant, its impact has evolved. With $120 billion in ETF interconnected with the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) liquidity, the Halving continues to dictate BTC’s supply, but demand now aligns with broader economic narratives rather than the more crypto-specific factors. Major Bitcoin Rally Ahead? What does Anslem’s “cycle inversion” theory implies for 2026? If the bear market has already transpired, masked by nominal highs, the next logical phase might be a genuine blow-off top. His predictions suggest Bitcoin’s price could soar to between $150,000 and $200,000, particularly as global liquidity continues to expand and directs capital toward hard assets. Anslem believes that many in the market are currently positioned for a downturn that has already occurred. However, dissenting opinions exist. Analyst Mr. Wall Street argues that the bottom for Bitcoin has not yet arrived and won’t be realized in the coming weeks or months. Related Reading: Here’s When The Altcoin Season Happens Following The Bitcoin Cycle He highlights that the critical support level has been breached, indicated by the weekly exponential moving-average (EMA50) closing below the threshold. He asserts that the market has entered the early stages of a substantial bear market, predicting that it will only abate once Bitcoin reaches the $54,000 to $60,000 range, which he expects might occur in the fourth quarter of 2026. Despite this bearish outlook, he remains cautiously optimistic about Bitcoin in the short term. He expects a potential upward movement to retest the EMA50 Weekly, which currently stands at approximately $100,000, while maintaining that mid-term targets are much lower. At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $90,352, which represents a 28% difference between current valuations and ATH levels. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a major step toward bringing crypto into regulated U.S. markets. Acting Chair Caroline Pham has launched a pilot program that allows Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to be used as collateral in U.S. derivatives trading. Alongside this, the CFTC released new guidance on tokenized collateral and removed …
Terra Luna, a decentralized payments network, is once again in the spotlight after the token jumped 29% over the last 24 hours and nearly 100% this week. But what’s really driving this surprising comeback? Let’s break down the key reasons behind LUNA’s latest surge. Terra Chain v2.18 Upgrade One of the main reasons behind the …
Circle has received a Financial Services Permission license from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, allowing it to operate as a Money Services Provider under the Abu Dhabi Global Market framework. This approval lets Circle offer regulated payment and digital asset services in the region, boosting its credibility with institutional and retail clients. The license …
Bitcoin’s on-chain activity has shown a sharp slowdown since spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launched. While institutional inflows into these products have accelerated, the number of active BTC addresses has declined. As Wall Street embraces BTC exposure, the network’s grassroots participation appears to be undergoing a significant transformation. In an X post, the CEO of SwanDesk, financial analyst Jacob King, pointed out that Bitcoin active addresses have been in a steady decline since the US spot BTC ETFs launched in January 2024, and the irony is obvious. Why Retail Participation Shows Signs Of Fatigue For years, BTC maximalists have pushed for Wall Street adoption, believing institutional involvement would unlock the next wave of mass usage. Instead, on-chain participation has dropped sharply as retail lost interest. Related Reading: US Fed Has Ended Quantitative Tightening, But Why Is The Bitcoin Price Still Below $100,000? King noted that these Bitcoiners have piled into the ETF for a quick, early FOMO bump, and then bailed, leaving behind a market where the asset is increasingly traded by proxy. According to King, ETF investing kills BTC’s core principles. While investors no longer hold or control their own assets as banks do, which is the very system BTC was designed to challenge, greed always beats ideology. Market watcher Crypto Seth has revealed that the net inflows into BlackRock and Fidelity’s spot BTC ETFs have been relatively subdued since October 10, when the largest liquidation events happened. Seth believes that this might turn into a momentum reversal soon, as the US stock market is at 1% below new highs despite retail sentiment remaining stuck in extreme fear. Seth also pointed out that the macro backdrop is shifting in BTC’s favor. This is because the Federal Reserve ended its Quantitative Tightening (QT) program on December 1, 2025, wrapping up a multi-year effort that shaved nearly $3 trillion from the balance sheet since 2022. Since the US Fed rate is still at 4.00%, more interest rate cuts are on the horizon, which is higher than both Europe and China. The BlackRock iShares BTC Trust (IBIT), which was launched in January 2024, is currently the firm’s most profitable exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on annual fee revenue, despite being less than two years old. Unlocking Bitcoin Without Compromising Its Core Principles Bitcoin is seeing key initiatives that improve its ecosystem. Every market cycle that has promise to unlock Bitcoin for decentralized finance (DeFi), RioSwap is one of the few products built on infrastructure that was capable of unlocking it in a truly decentralized way. Related Reading: Bitcoin Aims Higher as Bulls Regain Strength and Push for Resistance Break According to Mintlayer, this was powered by Mintlayer’s native HTLC architecture, as RioSwap introduces a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) that allows BTC to move directly into decentralized markets without wrapping, unbridging, and is fully in the user’s control. With the RioSwap testnet now live, Mintlayer sees this as the start of a new liquidity phase for BTC where the asset will become an active participant in the decentralized market on its own terms. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Wide crypto-tracking funds will become more popular as investors will seek exposure as the market becomes more complex, says Bitwise’s Matt Hougan.
December 9, 2025 05:58:36 UTC Terra LUNA Surges as Volume Spikes, Speculation Drives Rally Terra (LUNA) is seeing a sharp price rise as renewed market optimism and heavy trading push the token higher. Traders are betting on upcoming network upgrades, which has lifted short-term confidence. LUNA also broke important price levels, attracting momentum buyers and …
The approval positions Circle to offer regulated payment services in Abu Dhabi as the UAE accelerates its oversight of crypto.
ZEC zoomed 12% amid the fee discussion, beating gains across all major tokens.
The license allows Circle to expand USDC payment and settlement tools across the United Arab Emirates.
Some of the Bitcoin outflows from exchanges are going to individual users’ storage wallets, but ETFs and institutions are accumulating coins too.
Dogecoin started a recovery wave above the $0.140 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.1450 and might struggle to continue higher. DOGE price started a decent upward move above $0.140 and $0.1410. The price is trading above the $0.140 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1405 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could extend losses if it stays below $0.140 and $0.1380. Dogecoin Price Faces Resistance Dogecoin price started a recovery wave from the $0.1350 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE climbed above the $0.1380 and $0.140 resistance levels. There was a decent upward move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1532 swing high to the $0.1351 low. However, the bears seem to be active near the $0.1440 and $0.1450 levels. Dogecoin price is now trading above the $0.1410 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1405 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. If there is a recovery wave, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1450 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1532 swing high to the $0.1351 low. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1490 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.1530 level. A close above the $0.1530 resistance might send the price toward the $0.1620 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.170 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.1720. Another Decline In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1450 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.140 level and the trend line. The next major support is near the $0.1380 level. The main support sits at $0.1350. If there is a downside break below the $0.1350 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.1265 level or even $0.1250 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.1400 and $0.1350. Major Resistance Levels – $0.1450 and $0.1530.
HashKey plans to use a large portion of the proceeds for tech and infrastructure upgrades, market expansion and ecosystem partnerships.
On-chain data shows the XRP whales have distributed a significant amount during the past week, a sign of negative sentiment among large holders. XRP Whales Have Shed 510 Million Tokens From Their Holdings As announced by analyst Ali Martinez in a new post on X, XRP whales have participated in a notable amount of selling recently. A “whale” is typically defined as an XRP investor holding between 1 million and 10 million tokens. At the current exchange rate of the cryptocurrency, this range converts to $2 million at the lower end and $20 million at the upper one. Related Reading: This 11.7 Billion Dogecoin Wall Could Be Key Resistance For DOGE, Analyst Says Given the size of the range, the only investors who would qualify for the cohort would be the big-money hands. These holders can carry some influence in the market, making the group a key one for the network. Now, here is the chart from on-chain analytics firm Santiment shared by Martinez that shows how the supply of the XRP whales has changed over the last few months: As displayed in the above graph, the XRP whale supply has been following a downtrend since mid-November, indicating that the large holders have been distributing. The trend has continued during the past week, with entities belonging to the group collectively selling 510 million coins, worth more than $2 billion at the latest price. At the same time as the selloff over the last few weeks, XRP has witnessed some net bearish price action, implying that the whales may have had a role to play in it. Given that these humongous entities haven’t shown any signs of slowing down recently, it’s possible that the coin could see a further drop. It only remains to be seen, however, how whale behavior will develop in the coming days. In some other news, XRP could be set up for a 16% move according to a technical analysis (TA) pattern, as Martinez has pointed out in another X post. From the chart, it’s visible that XRP has roughly been traveling inside a Symmetrical Triangle on the 1-hour timeframe since November. A Symmetrical Triangle is a consolidation channel that involves two converging trendlines approaching each other at an equal and opposite slope. The coin is already more than halfway through the channel, meaning that its range is getting narrow. A narrower range means retests of the support and resistance levels become more frequent, making either more probable. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Structure Echoes 2022 Bear Start, Glassnode Warns Based on the height of the channel, the analyst has noted that a breakout could lead to a 16% move for XRP. It now remains to be seen which direction the asset will exit, and whether the pattern will hold. XRP Price XRP has again found a rebound since its retest of the $2.00 level, as its price is now back at $2.09. Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com
The broader market held its recent rebound, though liquidity remained thin ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision.
HashKey's IPO could bolster Hong Kong's position as a digital asset hub, attracting more crypto firms to pursue public listings in the region.
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The funding will support the development of humanoid robots for industrial use, aiming for “industrial scale performance.”
Licensed firms in Abu Dhabi Global Market can now conduct activities involving USDT on chains such as Aptos, Celo and Cosmos.
Rising active addresses and tightening volatility indicate an impending directional move, with $0.16 as a critical breakout threshold.
These flows represent a bullish bet on volatility rather than a downside hedge or outright bearish position.
A breakout above $2.11 is needed to trigger momentum towards higher resistance levels, while failure to hold $2.00 could lead to a retest of $1.95.
XRP Spot ETFs have crossed $1 Billion in assets under management, making XRP the fastest crypto Spot ETF to reach the milestone in the United States since Ethereum. Canary, Grayscale, Bitwise, and Franklin are driving most of the activity, with steady demand coming from institutional desks. ETF inflows show strong interest from long term buyers …
XRP price started a recovery wave above $2.080. The price is now consolidating and might struggle to clear the $2.10 resistance. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $2.060 zone. The price is now trading above $2.050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.0850 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $2.10. XRP Price Faces Rejection XRP price remained supported above $2.020 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above $2.050 and $2.060 to enter a positive zone. There was also a spike above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.2130 swing high to the $1.990 low. The bears defended a close above the $2.10 level and the price reacted to the downside. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.0850 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading above $2.050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.10 level and the trend line. The first major resistance is near the $2.120 level. A close above $2.120 could send the price to $2.160 and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.2130 swing high to the $1.990 low. The next hurdle sits at $2.20. A clear move above the $2.20 resistance might send the price toward the $2.2650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.280 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.350. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $2.10 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.050 level. The next major support is near the $2.0150 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.0150 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.950. The next major support sits near the $1.920 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.850. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.050 and $2.0150. Major Resistance Levels – $2.10 and $2.160.
Paradigm researchers found that major analytics dashboards are double-counting Polymarket’s trading volume due to redundant blockchain events.
Based on reports, France’s second-largest banking group has started letting customers trade crypto in its mobile apps. BPCE opened the service on Monday for selected users of Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Épargne. Related Reading: Bitcoin Adoption Is Just Getting Started — 200x Growth Possible, Tom Lee Says Around 2 million people in four regional banks can now buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and USDC through the apps. Measured Limited Rollout The launch covers the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur branch of Caisse d’Épargne and the Île-de-France division of Banque Populaire, among others. BPCE has said it will watch early use closely. That controlled approach is meant to catch technical issues and fix the user flow before wider availability. If all goes to plan, the bank intends to extend the feature across its 25 remaining regional entities by 2026, reaching a retail base of roughly 12 million clients. ???? EXCLUSIVE @TheBigWhale_: BPCE now lets customers buy crypto assets. Starting this Monday, the French bank’s customers will be able to purchase BTC, ETH, SOL, and USDC: https://t.co/J2C4UnWi68@GroupeBPCE, one of Europe’s leading banks, is rolling out this service in a first… pic.twitter.com/3olRgVoot4 — Raphaël Bloch ???? (@Raph_Bloch) December 6, 2025 BPCE has set up a separate unit, Hexarq, to handle customer crypto accounts. Each user will have a dedicated in-app digital-asset account that is managed by Hexarq rather than being routed to outside exchanges or third-party wallets. The arrangement keeps custody within the bank’s ecosystem. It also comes with a monthly fee of €2.99 and a trading commission of 1.5% on transactions. Banks Face Fintech Pressure Reports have pointed to the rise of fintech rivals as a driving reason for the move. Companies such as Revolut, Deblock, Bitstack and Trade Republic built early crypto offerings and attracted many retail users. Traditional lenders now risk losing younger customers unless they match those services. Some banks in Europe already offer in-app trading: BBVA supports Bitcoin and Ethereum, Openbank under Santander lists five cryptocurrencies, and Raiffeisen in Vienna provides similar features through a tie-up with Bitpanda. BPCE’s entry follows this trend and could push other big lenders to act. Related Reading: All-In On XRP: Why This Leading Investor Sold His Entire Bitcoin Stack The fees set by BPCE are higher than what many crypto-first platforms charge. Yet many consumers may accept that in exchange for having crypto tied directly to their bank accounts and day-to-day services. For many users, trust and convenience matter more than the lowest possible fee. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Ethereum price started a fresh increase above $3,050. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains if it clears the $3,180 resistance. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,020 and $3,050 levels. The price is trading above $3,075 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,150 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above the $3,180 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price managed to stay above $2,950 and started a fresh increase, like Bitcoin. ETH price gained strength for a move above the $3,020 and $3,050 resistance levels. However, the bears were active below $3,200. A high was formed at $3,179 and the price is now consolidating. There was a minor drop below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $2,914 swing low to the $3,179 low. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,075 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is another upward move, the price could face resistance near the $3,150 level. There is also a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,150 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The next key resistance is near the $3,180 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,220 level. A clear move above the $3,220 resistance might send the price toward the $3,350 resistance. An upside break above the $3,350 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,450 resistance zone or even $3,500 in the near term. Downside Break In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,180 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,080 level. The first major support sits near the $3,015 zone and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $2,914 swing low to the $3,179 low. A clear move below the $3,015 support might push the price toward the $2,975 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,920 region. The next key support sits at $2,840 and $2,820. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,015 Major Resistance Level – $3,180
Ethereum is edging closer to a major decision point as price action tightens between key support and resistance levels. Momentum is building, but the market now awaits to see whether bulls can force a breakout or if a deeper pullback ensues. Ethereum Holds The Line: $3,000 Support Ignites Fresh Upside According to a recent update by analyst Ted Pillows, Ethereum has demonstrated resilience in the face of recent market volatility. The asset successfully held up the crucial $3,000 level and is now showing signs of moving higher, suggesting that this level remains a strong foundation for the current price action. Related Reading: Ethereum Shows Strength: Indicators Suggest Bigger Moves Ahead Ted highlighted a significant external factor contributing to the upward pressure: some large whales have reportedly opened ETH long positions. This institutional or large-scale buying interest has been identified as a major driver fueling the current price move, suggesting that deep-pocketed investors anticipate further appreciation. The analyst provided a clear trigger zone for the next significant leg up. If ETH can break decisively above the $3,300–$3,400 level, it will serve as structural confirmation, expected to trigger a swift rally to the next resistance zone between $3,700 and $3,800. However, Ted also outlined the risk scenario. A failure to break above the $3,300–$3,400 zone could result in the asset turning back down for another retest of the foundational $3,000 zone. Upside Reaction Expected From Major Support Zone In an earlier update, More Crypto Online highlighted that Ethereum is currently reacting from a major weekly support zone, suggesting that an upside move remains likely. However, the analysis also noted the possibility of one more low before a stronger reaction takes shape, keeping both scenarios firmly in play. Related Reading: Ethereum Is Sitting On Its Most Critical On-Chain Support Level — A Rally Emerging? The key resistance area above remains the most important region to watch. Once ETH approaches this zone, the market will essentially be forced to decide which direction it will take over. Both bullish and bearish scenarios remain valid based on the broader market structure. What ultimately shifts the probability toward one side is how ETH behaves at these critical levels. A sustained hold and strong reaction could reinforce the bullish case, while weakness or rejection could signal the opposite. For now, the market is still in the phase before major confirmation. If Ethereum loses support and forms a clear five-wave decline to the downside, the bearish “white scenario” becomes the leading outlook. Until then, the chart simply outlines the conditions that will reveal the market’s preferred path once price makes its next decisive move. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin price struggled to stay above $92,000. BTC is now consolidating gains and might dip again if there is a clear move below $89,500. Bitcoin started a downside correction from the $92,500 zone. The price is trading below $91,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a contracting triangle forming with support at $90,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move up if it settles above the $92,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price managed to stay above the $90,000 zone and started a fresh increase. BTC gained strength for a move above the $91,500 and $92,000 levels. However, the bears were active near $92,500. A high was formed at $92,269 and the price recently corrected some gains. There was a drop below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $87,777 swing low to the $92,269 high. However, the bulls were active near the $90,000 support. Bitcoin is now trading below $90,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Besides, there is a contracting triangle forming with support at $90,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. If the bulls remain in action, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is near the $90,800 level. The first key resistance is near the $91,200 level. The next resistance could be $92,000. A close above the $92,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $92,500 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $93,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $94,200 and $94,500. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $92,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $90,000 level. The first major support is near the $89,500 level and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $87,777 swing low to the $92,269 high. The next support is now near the $88,800 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $87,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $86,500, below which BTC might accelerate lower in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $90,000, followed by $89,500. Major Resistance Levels – $91,200 and $92,000.
Large-scale Bitcoin transfers by major firms like Galaxy Digital may influence market dynamics and investor sentiment amid ongoing volatility.
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An online romance led a Bay Area woman to drain her retirement accounts, only for an AI assistant to later warn her it was a scam.