Bitcoin is about to close 2025 almost exactly where it started. After riding a strong bullish wave for most of the year, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $126,080 on October 6. ETF inflows were strong, regulatory progress improved sentiment, and on-chain activity picked up. But the rally didn’t last. A mix of macro …
The altcoin market continues to struggle, with Bitcoin dominance hovering near 59% and the Altcoin Season Index sitting close to 37. This signals that capital remains heavily concentrated in Bitcoin, leaving most altcoins under pressure despite pockets of optimism around ETFs and selective narratives. Market sentiment reflects this imbalance. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index …
Bitcoin is ending the year down nearly 10%, leaving many investors puzzled. 2025 was expected to be a big year for Bitcoin, with new milestones like spot Bitcoin ETFs, more interest from big institutions, and increased political attention. Despite this, the price hasn’t kept up, creating fear in the market. But Michael Saylor, co-founder of …
The Bitcoin market stands at a critical juncture, as it currently hovers above its $85,000 psychological level. Aside from its psychological validity, this key support also appears to hold technical importance. Hence, its strength could be tested before the market shows directional momentum. However, a recent analysis has surfaced that paints a grim picture for the flagship cryptocurrency’s future. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply Overhang: 6.6 Million BTC Bought Above Current Price Descending Triangle Forms Near $85,000 Support In a recent post made on QuickTake, CryptoOnchain reveals that there has been the appearance of a classic technical pattern, indicative of an asset’s bearish continuation intent. This pattern, which is present on the Bitcoin daily timeframe, is characterized by a sequence of lower swing highs, with price compressing against a horizontal support acting as the triangle’s base. Interestingly, a price level, known as the Point Of Control (POC) — wherein lies the highest traded volume — also sits near the $85,000 support. This further reinforces the significance of the price level. If this price level were to be breached decisively, the Bitcoin price could see a rapid downward movement, seeing as liquidation and capitulation events would likely follow. Notably, heightening downward pressure might be seen if very little or no demand comes into play to reassert bullish momentum. Related Reading: Ethereum’s 2026 Overhaul Aims To Cut Costs, Boost Speed, Limit Censorship Exchange Activity Drops To Multi-Year Lows CryptoOnchain supports his bearish hypothesis with another notable on-chain observation. The indicator here is the Bitcoin Exchange Withdrawing Transactions (7-day Moving Average) metric, which keeps tabs on the number of on-chain withdrawal transactions made from cryptocurrency exchanges over a period of seven days. The analyst highlights that the metric’s readings have fallen to levels around 5,000, the lowest seen since 2016, about nine years ago. Interestingly, this current level falls short of the readings put in during previous bear markets (in 2018, 2020, and 2022). Exchange withdrawal activity offers insight into investor conviction and accumulation behavior. Rising withdrawal activity signifies growing accumulation appetite and increasing confidence, as coins sent out of exchanges are usually kept in private wallets. On the flipside, this significant fall in exchange withdrawal activity points to a deep feeling of disinterest among Bitcoin investors, or a lack of conviction that is important for long-term holding. Aside from the evident lack of urgency to acquire coins into private wallets, the low readings from this metric reveal that investors are also not actively accumulating BTC. The analyst concludes that “the data suggests widespread skepticism or exhaustion, with real, non-speculative demand largely absent.” If the $85,000 support fails, the lack of interested buyers could cause Bitcoin’s price to fall rapidly. As of press time, Bitcoin holds a value of $87,410, with no real movement since the past 24 hours. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview
With the crypto market cap near $3.04 trillion, investors are already looking ahead to 2026. Instead of hype, the focus is now on key dates, policy moves, and rule changes that could shape the next market phase. 10x Research, led by Markus Thielen, breaks the year down quarter by quarter, highlighting moments that could drive …
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that reopening the GENIUS Act would cross a “red line,” accusing banks of lobbying Congress to block stablecoin rewards and limit competition.
Bitcoin’s resilient basis rate and options data suggest limited downside despite ETF outflows, while BTC waits for a catalyst that can help it reclaim $90,000.
Stablecoins are no longer just a tool for crypto traders. They are on track to challenge one of the most important payment systems in the U.S. financial system. In its latest annual predictions report, Galaxy Digital said stablecoins could surpass the ACH in transaction volume by 2026, pointing to rapid growth in both usage and …
XRP’s open interest has reportedly crashed to lows not seen since last year, when the altcoin surged by around 600%. On-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant noted that this development could be bullish for XRP as it looks to rebound to new highs. XRP’s Open Interest Drops To Lowest Level Since 2024 In a blog post, CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain revealed that XRP’s open interest on Binance has fallen to its lowest level since 2024. The analyst noted that analysis of XRP Ledger data on the crypto exchange shows a clear rebalancing in the derivatives market, with open interest falling to almost $453 million, the lowest level since the end of last year. Related Reading: Why You Should Pay Attention To XRP’s Exchange Netflows This Month Arab Chain noted that this development reflects a fundamental shift in trader behavior and confirms a significant decrease in leverage usage compared to previous periods. Notably, the XRP price looks to have been fueled by leverage in the early parts of this year. The analyst noted that open interest in XRP futures contracts exceeded $1 billion on several occasions, which coincided with strong price surges. The XRP open interest also rose again in mid-2025 to levels similar to those recorded in the early months of the year, sparking significant volatility for XRP. However, Arab Chain noted that the current landscape is “markedly different.” Open interest has declined gradually and then sharply, indicating a significant exit by short-term speculators. Meanwhile, the analyst explained that the decrease in XRP open interest carries dual implications. The first is that the decline in risk appetite and weakening momentum in the derivatives market explain the volatile price behavior in the absence of strong, liquidity-driven breakouts. The second is that the contraction represents a healthy structural development, as it reduces the risk of forced liquidations and mitigates the abnormal pressures associated with excessive leverage. Arab Chain noted that periods of low open interest often represent transitional phases, during which the market shifts froma highly speculative environment to a calmer one that relies heavily on genuine spot demand. XRP May Be Preparing For Another Significant Rally Crypto analysts have suggested that XRP may be preparing for another significant rally, although it remains to be seen if it could rally 600% like last year. In an X post, crypto analyst Niels stated that the altcoin is forming a higher low around this level. He noted that this is a similar structure that happened in April this year, before a new all-time high (ATH). The analyst added that a push above $2 could put the bulls in control. Related Reading: XRP Stochastic RSI Just Touched 0.0 For The Second Time In History Crypto analyst Chart Nerd predicted that XRP could reach a new ATH on its next leg to the upside. This came as he noted that the altcoin was in the middle of an ABC reset. His accompanying chart showed that XRP could reach as high as $4.5 on this impulsive move to the upside, which is expected to happen in the first half of next year. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.84, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
The rapid rise of crypto treasury companies could be facing its real test soon. In its annual report, Galaxy Digital warned that five or more Digital Asset Treasury companies (DATs) could soon be forced to sell assets, merge with larger players, or shut down altogether as market conditions tighten. The report points to growing pressure …
Ethereum’s current market sentiment remains mixed. While on-chain adoption and institutional interest continue to grow, ETH’s price has struggled to reflect these improvements. Ether is trading near $2,924, down more than 12% over the past year, suggesting that strengthening fundamentals have yet to translate into short-term price momentum. Despite this disconnect, analysts and industry leaders …
Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has begun staking Ether after depositing nearly $219 million worth of ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system.
Bitcoin ETF headlines have turned into a scoreboard with “record inflows,” “largest outflows ever,” and “institutions dumping.” The problem is that most stories isolate a single day or a single fund. Without context on cumulative flows, fund cohorts, and custody plumbing, they say very little about how much spot Bitcoin is actually changing hands, or […]
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XRP Price remains under pressure as the broader altcoin market continues to weaken. The token is trading near $1.84, down about 14% year-to-date and more than 17% over the past month. While long-term confidence in XRP has not faded, analysts agree that the current market lacks the strength to support a sustained move higher. XRP …
After a slow year for the crypto market, focus is now shifting to 2026, especially for XRP. Crypto analyst Austin Hilton believes Bitcoin’s next move could play a key role in what happens next. Bitcoin makes up nearly 60% of the entire crypto market, which means its price often sets the direction for everything else. …
The world’s largest Ethereum treasury firm, BitMNR, has officially entered Ethereum staking for the first time, marking a major shift in how large ETH holders manage their assets. On-chain data shows the firm deposited around 74,880 ETH into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system, worth nearly $219 million. Bitmine Stakes $219 Million in Ethereum According to on-chain data …
Crypto’s next phase won’t be decided by hype, and Mike Novogratz is making that clear. The Galaxy Digital CEO says the market is moving away from story-driven tokens and toward projects that can show real use. In a recent Youtube video from Galaxy’s channel titled “2026 is a Year for Building,” Novogratz warned that tokens …
Major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana have fallen more than 20% over the past 90 days, raising concerns across the digital asset market. However, Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten believes the recent downturn may already be behind the market and argues that Bitcoin is positioning itself for a strong rebound heading into 2026. In a …
Ripple’s native token XRP has been under debate almost since the day it launched. While Ripple continues to grow as a blockchain payments company, many argue that XRP’s price no longer reflects how much it is actually used. Now, those questions are back in focus again. Crypto analyst Atlas recently shared an on-chain analysis, calling …
Popular crypto analyst PlanD has drawn attention to a key development on the Bitcoin price chart, and identifies a pivotal development around $90,650 price level. Notably, the premier cryptocurrency has struggled to break past the $90,000 price region since crashing below the price zone in mid-December. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply Overhang: 6.6 Million BTC Bought Above Current Price Bitcoin Set For Potential Rally To $97,000 On Resistance Break — Analyst In an X post on Friday, PlanD explains that an ascending chart pattern is forming on the BTCUSD 4-hour chart following the price action of last week. For context, the rising or ascending triangle formation is a bullish chart pattern that forms when the price makes higher lows while repeatedly facing resistance at a relatively flat horizontal level. In technical analysis, the ascending triangle formation primarily signals growing buying pressure and a potential upside breakout. According to PlanD, the flatline resistance aligns with $90,650 after two price rejections, making this level a critical breakout point in the present price structure. Upon the likely event that the market bulls conquer this price level, the analyst postulates that Bitcoin would experience a forceful price surge into the upper band of the $93,500 to $97,000 price region. This reactive price rise can be attributed to the potential short-squeeze that will be created when the short positions around the resistance region are forcefully closed by the price breakout. However, PlanD warns traders and investors should only interpret this price gain as a “short-term stop hunt/relief rally” rather than a structural trend reversal following Bitcoin bearish fortunes in Q4 2025. The seasoned analyst advocates for a cautious market stance, stating that investors should prepare for a position reassessment at $97,000 unless the price decisively moves above this target. Related Reading: Bitcoin Funds See Significant Net Outflows Heading Into Year-End – What’s Going On? Bitcoin Market Overview At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $87,661 following a minor decline of 0.18% in the past day. Meanwhile, daily trading volume is up by 133.35%, suggesting increased trader activity and positioning ahead of a potential major price move. Interestingly, analysts of both sentiment camps have reiterated their positions in recent days. Prominent market expert Ali Martinez is convinced that the bear market began after Bitcoin reached its all-time high of $ 126,100 in early October. According to Martinez, the market is currently in a phase of complacency, where investors continue to anticipate another price surge instead of actively de-risking or reducing their positions. From the bullish camp, analyst Ash Crypto states the bull market run remains active, considering the price surge and new all-time highs in commodities markets such as gold and silver. The pundit expects an eventual rotation of capital from these markets into Bitcoin, with price targets set at $150,000 in the new year. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview
The risk of another U.S. government shutdown is climbing as Congress left Washington for the Christmas recess without finalizing a budget deal or setting a clear path forward. With the January 31 funding deadline fast approaching, uncertainty is growing around federal operations, markets, and broader economic stability. Adding to the concern, Polymarket data now shows …
JPMorgan has frozen accounts of stablecoin startups Blindpay and Kontigo, both backed by Y Combinator, after spotting suspicious activity linked to high-risk regions like Venezuela. The firms, which processed payments through Checkbook, reportedly saw rising chargebacks and weak identity checks. JPMorgan said the move was a compliance measure tied to sanctions rules, not a ban …
JPMorgan has reportedly frozen accounts linked to Y Combinator–backed stablecoin startups BlindPay and Kontigo after flagging exposure to sanctioned jurisdictions.
Robinhood has rolled out a “Hood Holidays” countdown event, giving users a chance to share $500,000 worth of Dogecoin by joining an in-app countdown at 8:30 PM ET. Every eligible participant on the countdown screen receives a DOGE reward, turning the promo into a mass airdrop-style giveaway. Alongside Dogecoin, Robinhood is also offering high-end prizes, …
Story Highlights The live Price of the Maker Dao token is MKR could target the $2,800 zone by 2026 if DAI adoption and protocol revenues continue to expand. By 2030, MKR may hit $12,000 levels if MakerDAO successfully evolves into a sustainable DeFi financial backbone. Maker (MKR) is the governance token of MakerDAO and the …
Ripple, the blockchain payments company behind XRP, is once again in the spotlight as reports suggest that it may be preparing for a possible initial public offering (IPO) in 2026. Industry analysts now rank Ripple among the biggest potential public listings, with valuations estimated near $50 billion Here’s what Ripple’s leadership is saying about these …
After the latest market pullback, Dogecoin is attempting to hold a crucial support area to open the door for a recovery rally. However, some analysts have suggested that the cryptocurrency’s bleeding may not be over and a move to lower levels looms. Related Reading: Bitcoin Poised For ‘Boring’ 2025 Close – Here’s When BTC’s Real Test Will Come Dogecoin Chart Signals Short-Term Caution On Friday, Dogecoin saw another 4.2% intraday decline to from the $0.126 area amid the ongoing market volatility. The cryptocurrency has retraced over 50% from the early October highs, losing multiple key support zones in the past two months. After losing the $0.135 level nearly two weeks ago, DOGE has been the $0.120-$0.135 price range, failing to break past the range’s high despite various attempts. Now, the largest memecoin by market capitalization is attempting to hold the crucial $0.120 support zone to prevent further bleeding. Therefore, some market observers have advised caution during the last week of the year. In an X post, analyst More Crypto Online affirmed that Dogecoin “is still a falling knife” as it appears that its corrective move is not done yet. “There’s no evidence that wave B has bottomed,” he explained, which suggests that a 20% drop toward the next key supports, the $0.096 and $0.08 levels, could be likely. Per the post, “Caution is recommended until the price shows a first micro 5-wave move to the upside.” Similarly, analyst Crypto Jobs warned that investors should stay cautious as Dogecoin does not display a bullish reversal structure and has weak buying volume, unlike multiple other altcoins. He explained that momentum is bearish despite holding the key $0.12 level, adding that, as long as DOGE’s price stays under the $0.14-$0.15 area, bulls won’t be in control and the bearish set up and downtrend structure will remain intact. No buy pressure at the moment, without volume. No bull structure… Under the main downtrend & channel, seeing another dump toward the $0.100 – $0.09500 lower support looks realistic. Sideway phase ongoing on the short term [H4 outlook]. We may also see some bullish move before a possible next wave downward. DOGE’s Price Breakdown Imminent? Market watcher BitGuru considers that DOGE’s deep correction is completed. He pointed out that the cryptocurrency is currently sitting in a major demand zone, between the $0.120-$0.130 levels, where liquidity has already been swept. Based on this, he forecasted that a reclaim of the late November levels could set the stage for a recovery rally toward the $0.18 resistance. On the contrary, failing to hold the current levels would hint that Dogecoin will continue in a prolonged consolidation phase. Meanwhile, Trader Tardigrade highlighted that the cryptocurrency’s price has reached the target of its previous symmetrical triangle pattern after breaking down from the formation earlier this month. Related Reading: More Pain For Ethereum? Head And Shoulder Pattern Signals $2,400 Breakdown Now, Dogecoin is forming a new pattern and “searching for a new trend,” he added. According to the trader, DOGE has been forming another symmetrical triangle pattern on the H4 chart over the past two weeks, which could resolve in a 15% move toward a bearish or bullish trend. Notably, Friday’s pullback sent the cryptocurrency below the pattern’s lower boundary, which sits around the $0.123 mark, signaling that a drop toward the $0.10-$0.11 area is possible if price doesn’t bounce soon. As of this writing, Dogecoin trades at $0.122, a 7.3% decline in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The second half of 2026 will provide “more constructive conditions” for XRP to potentially surge, according to Nansen crypto analyst Jake Kennis.
As the first crypto ETFs targeting Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) near their second anniversary in the US, Galaxy Digital has made optimistic predictions regarding future inflows, projecting that they will outpace 2025 figures. Institutional Adoption Expected To Skyrocket In its 2026 forecast report, which concentrates on 26 critical areas, the firm anticipates that net inflows into US spot crypto ETFs will exceed $50 billion. This comes on the heels of a successful 2025, which saw net inflows reach $23 billion. Related Reading: Bitcoin Correction Timeline: Analyst Predicts Potential Bottom In October 2026 Galaxy Digital believes that as institutional adoption continues to grow, these figures will accelerate in 2026. Wirehouses lifting restrictions on advisor recommendations and Vanguard introducing crypto funds, are expected to facilitate this. BTC and ETH exchange-traded funds alone are forecasted to surpass their 2025 inflow levels. In addition to Bitcoin and Ethereum, Galaxy Digital reports an anticipated wave of new crypto ETFs, particularly in the spot altcoin products. Galaxy Digital Forecasts Over 100 New Crypto ETFs The firm estimates that over 50 spot altcoin exchange-traded funds, along with another 50 crypto ETFs that do not focus on single coins, will debut in the US. Following the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent approval of generic listing standards, the number of spot altcoin ETF launches is expected to gain momentum in 2026. In 2025, more than 15 spot crypto ETFs were launched for various altcoins, including Solana (SOL), XRP, Hedera (HBAR), Dogecoin (DOE), Litecoin (LTC), and Chainlink (LINK). Galaxy Digital anticipates that notable assets yet to file their spot ETFs will soon follow suit, and in addition to single-asset products, the market is also likely to see the introduction of multi-asset ETFs and leveraged crypto ETFs. Over 290 Crypto Companies Ready For US IPO Beyond Crypto ETFs, Galaxy Digital also predicts that more than 15 cryptocurrency companies will pursue initial public offerings (IPOs) or uplist in the US. Over the past year, 10 crypto-related firms, including Galaxy itself, successfully went public or uplisted. Related Reading: Ethereum Fails To Surpass $3,000: Predictions For The Final Days Of The Year The firm notes that more than 290 crypto and blockchain companies have completed significant private funding rounds since 2018, positioning them to seek US listings as regulatory conditions improve. Among the companies believed to be potential candidates for initial public offerings or uplisting in 2026 are CoinShares, BitGo (which has already filed), Chainalysis, and FalconX. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $87,480, which is a 30% retracement from the all-time highs reached in October, and a 3% drop over the past month. Similarly, the gap between Ethereum’s current trading levels of $2,930 and its all-time highs is 40%, with a 3% drop over the past 30 days. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
An analyst has pointed out how XRP could be set up for a potential 10% move based on a technical analysis (TA) pattern in its 15 minutes price. XRP Has Possibly Been Trading Inside A Symmetrical Triangle In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a Triangle that XRP has been trading inside on the 15-minute timeframe. A “Triangle” is a TA pattern that appears whenever an asset consolidates between two converging trendlines. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply Overhang: 6.6 Million BTC Bought Above Current Price The upper line of the pattern tends to be a source of resistance, while the lower one that of support. An escape beyond either boundary usually signals a breakout in that direction. Triangles can be of a few different types based on the orientation of their trendlines. Triangles that have one line parallel to the time-axis fall in either the Ascending or Descending categories. The pattern is an Ascending Triangle when the upper level is the parallel line, while it’s a Descending Triangle if the consolidation range shrinks to a downside. When both trendlines approach each other at a roughly equal and opposite slope, the pattern formed is known as a Symmetrical Triangle. This is the case that’s relevant in the current discussion. In a Symmetrical Triangle, the consolidation shrinks in an exactly sideways manner. As an asset moves through this pattern, its range gets narrower until it compresses down to a single point around the midline. Now, here is the chart shared by the analyst that shows the Symmetrical Triangle that the 15-minute price of XRP has been traveling inside recently: As displayed in the above graph, the 15-minute XRP price retested the lower level of the Symmetrical Triangle on Christmas and found support at it. This could be a potential sign that the channel is holding for now. As mentioned earlier, any level of a Triangle not holding up can signal a continuation of trend in that direction. This means that a surge above the channel can be a bullish sign, while a fall under it a bearish one. For Ascending and Descending Triangles, it’s usually considered that they have a direction bias attached to them, with Ascending Triangles being more likely to lead to bullish breakouts, while Descending Triangles to bearish breakdowns. Related Reading: Bitcoin Extreme Fear Streak Extends To 13 Days On Christmas In Symmetrical Triangles, though, the two lines are roughly identical, just mirrored, so breakouts could be equally probable in both directions. As such, it’s hard to say where XRP might escape from this Symmetrical Triangle. As for what might be the magnitude of the move a breakout could lead to, the analyst has noted it could potentially be of 10%. This is based on the fact that breakouts from consolidation channels are considered to end up being of the same length as the distance between the trendlines. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $1.84, down 3.3% over the last week. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com