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Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above $88,000. BTC is now struggling and might face hurdles near the $89,500 zone and $90,000. Bitcoin started a recovery wave and climbed toward $89,000. The price is trading above $86,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $89,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move down if it settles below the $86,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Faces Resistance Bitcoin price managed to stay above the $82,000 level. BTC formed a base and recently started a recovery wave above the $85,000 resistance zone. There was a move above the $86,500 resistance zone. The bulls pushed the price above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $92,872 swing high to the $80,595 low. However, the bears seem to be active below the $90,000 zone. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $89,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading above $87,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. If the bulls attempt another recovery wave, the price could face resistance near the $88,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $89,000 level and the trend line. The next resistance could be $90,000 or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $92,872 swing high to the $80,595 low. A close above the $90,000 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 $93,200 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $94,500 and $95,000. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $89,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $86,750 level. The first major support is near the $86,000 level. The next support is now near the $83,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $82,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $80,000, below which BTC might accelerate lower in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $86,000, followed by $83,500. Major Resistance Levels – $89,000 and $90,000.
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Hedera (HBAR) is kicking off the week with a strong burst of momentum, climbing more than 5% in the past 24 hours to trade around $0.14. Related Reading: Will The Low XRP Price Force Ripple To Dump Its Holdings? Exec Answers Community The wider crypto market is finally flashing green, but the HBAR price is clearly outpacing the pack thanks to a wave of institutional interest, rising ETF inflows, and growing excitement ahead of Coinbase’s futures launch. Still, despite the bullish sentiment, chart signals warn that the token isn’t out of danger just yet. HBAR's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: HBARUSD on Tradingview ETF Inflows, Futures Launch Fuel the Rally The sudden HBAR price acceleration comes at a moment when multiple catalysts are stacking in its favor. Trading volume has surged by more than 190%, pushing Hedera into the top gainer bracket of the day. A major driver is Coinbase’s upcoming rollout of 24/7 HBAR futures trading on December 5, which opens the door for more institutional hedging, speculation, and liquidity. The ETF space is also turning increasingly supportive. Canary Capital’s HBAR ETF has boosted its holdings to over 421 million HBAR, now valued at nearly $55 million, after three straight sessions of positive net inflows. Since its launch, the ETF has attracted over $72 million, a rare trend during a period when other major crypto funds, particularly those focused on Bitcoin and Ethereum, have experienced significant outflows. Additionally, the IRS’s new stance allowing staking inside ETFs and the SEC’s updated listing standards have brightened the long-term outlook for HBAR-based investment products. Meanwhile, real-world adoption narratives are strengthening thanks to Wyoming’s stablecoin pilot on Hedera and tokenized ETF assets deployed. HBAR Price Bullish Setup, But Still Below Key Trendlines Technically, the HBAR price is showing early signs of a possible reversal. Analysts highlight a triple bottom pattern forming around the $0.123 zone, an area buyers have defended multiple times this year. Rising futures open interest and an improving long/short ratio add to the bullish backdrop. However, Hedera remains trapped beneath a dominant descending trendline that has rejected every rally since September. The 20-day EMA at $0.155 continues to cap upside attempts, while the 50- and 100-day EMAs reinforce heavy resistance above. Momentum indicators have improved, but the broader trend remains bearish unless the HBAR price decisively breaks above $0.155. Short-Term Outlook: Cautious Optimism If buyers maintain pressure, the HBAR price could retest the $0.16–$0.18 region. A clean breakout above the falling channel would set the stage for a larger move toward $0.228, the neckline of the triple bottom. But failure to overcome resistance keeps the token vulnerable to retracements toward $0.14, then $0.125, and potentially $0.10 if bearish momentum resurfaces. Related Reading: Dogecoin Just Replicated This Bullish Trend For The 3rd Time, Can Price Still Reach $1? For now, ETF demand and growing futures interest are providing Hedera with a welcome boost; however, the technical challenges ahead remain difficult to ignore. Cover image from ChatGPT, HBARUSD chart from Tradingview
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Bitcoin is struggling to reclaim momentum as it trades below the critical $90,000 level, with selling pressure dominating the market and fear spreading rapidly. Many analysts are leaning toward calling the start of a new bear market, arguing that Bitcoin likely topped in early October near $126,000. Momentum has weakened sharply since then, and investor behavior now reflects a shift toward risk-off positioning. Related Reading: Anti-CZ Whale Loses Big: $61M in Profit Wiped Out As Ethereum and XRP Longs Collapse A new report from CryptoOnchain, published via CryptoQuant, highlights one of the most significant developments of this cycle: a historic 63,000 BTC has moved from long-term holders (LTHs) to short-term holders (STHs). This unprecedented transfer is clearly visible in the Long-Term Holder Net Position Change chart, which shows a massive red bar — a negative daily difference signaling heavy outflows from long-term holder wallets. This type of behavior typically appears during late-stage bull markets or near local and cycle tops, when long-time investors with substantial profit margins begin realizing gains. At the same time, the corresponding Short-Term Holder Net Position Change chart shows a huge green bar, confirming that newer, more reactive market participants are buying these coins, often at elevated prices. Long-Term Holders Distribute as Short-Term Buyers Absorb Supply CryptoOnchain explains that the current market structure is being shaped by a clear divergence in behavior between Long-Term Holders (LTHs) and Short-Term Holders (STHs). LTHs — historically considered the “strong hands” of the market — are now heavily distributing, sending large amounts of Bitcoin into the market after months or even years of holding. At the same time, STHs are aggressively buying and accumulating this supply, often entering positions at elevated prices despite growing volatility. This dynamic is not inherently a bearish signal on its own. In fact, such transitions are common during late-stage bull markets, where early investors secure profits while new participants enter the market with fresh capital. It reflects a natural rotation of supply from experienced holders to newer ones, a pattern seen repeatedly in previous cycles. However, the volume of distribution is significant, and it raises an important risk: if incoming demand fails to fully absorb the coins being offloaded by LTHs, the market could face a deeper correction or extended consolidation phase. This supply pressure can weigh on price, especially in a context where sentiment is fragile and macro conditions remain uncertain. Related Reading: STH Panic Emerges as Bitcoin Crashes To $81K: Realized P/L Turns Negative For The First Time This Cycle Weekly Chart Signals a Critical Retest of Macro Support Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize around the $87,000 level after an intense multi-week sell-off that dragged price as low as $85,946. On the weekly chart, Bitcoin has now tapped the 100-week moving average (green line), a historically important support level during bull-market retracements. This line acted as a springboard in previous cycles, but the current bounce remains weak and indecisive, reflecting the fear dominating the market. Momentum has clearly shifted bearish. The breakdown from the $110K–$100K consolidation zone triggered accelerated selling, confirming a loss of market structure on the weekly timeframe. Candles over the past three weeks show high-volume distribution, with sellers overwhelming demand each time Bitcoin attempted to reclaim higher levels. The steep slope of the 50-week MA turning slightly down is another sign that trend strength has softened. Related Reading: Bitcoin OG Owen Gunden Deposits Final 2,499 BTC ($228M) to Kraken – Details However, the reaction at the 100-week MA is critical. Bulls aggressively defended this area in prior macro corrections, and holding above $83K–$86K keeps the long-term bull structure intact. A weekly close below this zone, however, opens the door to deeper downside toward the 200-week MA near $56K–$60K. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
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XRP’s market momentum accelerated this week as the cryptocurrency hit a key bullish target identified by a prominent trader, reinforcing growing confidence across the community. Related Reading: Will The Low XRP Price Force Ripple To Dump Its Holdings? Exec Answers Community The surge comes amid a wave of institutional inflows, multiple ETF launches, expanding utility, and renewed optimism from analysts who believe XRP is entering a powerful new phase of market participation. XRP's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview Technical Breakout: Bull Flag Target Achieved A precise technical call from trader @kriptocumm caught the attention of XRP traders after the asset reached the exact bull flag target he outlined earlier in the week. KripTocuM’s analysis, shared on November 22, identified a textbook flag pattern with support at $1.8810 and a breakout requirement above $1.92. Using the pole height of roughly $1.37 added to the breakout point, he calculated a target of $2.1076. On November 24, XRP rallied past $2, coming within striking distance of the projected level, before stabilizing near $2.055. Trading volume jumped to $3.85 billion, reflecting heightened market participation and validating the breakout structure. Indicators remained tilted bullish, with RSI at 62 and a positive MACD crossover suggesting further upside potential. XRP ETF Momentum Pushes Institutional Demand Higher XRP’s move arrives during one of its strongest weeks of institutional interest to date. Franklin Templeton’s newly approved spot XRP ETF (XRPZ) debuted on the NYSE with projected first-day volumes of up to $30 million. The fund’s aggressive fee-waiver strategy, 0% on the first $5 billion until May 2026, has already drawn investor attention. Grayscale also launched its XRP Trust ETF (GXRP) with a temporary 0% fee, expanding access for traditional market participants seeking regulated exposure. Both products entered the market as XRP recorded $179.6 million in weekly inflows, sharply contrasting heavy outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Analysts say this rotation signals a shift toward altcoins with clearer catalysts and strengthening fundamentals. Analysts See Expanding Utility and Long-Term Upside Growing utility narratives continue to enhance XRP’s appeal. CryptoSensei recently reiterated explosive price projections, conditional on supply constraints, while pointing to rising institutional adoption, expanding treasury use, and new stablecoin-related integrations as key pillars for long-term growth. Meanwhile, Ripple’s new Asian banking partnership and ongoing XRPL scalability upgrades are adding further confidence to XRP’s fundamental outlook. Related Reading: Dogecoin Just Replicated This Bullish Trend For The 3rd Time, Can Price Still Reach $1? With momentum building on both technical and institutional fronts, traders now look toward the next major resistance levels as the market gauges whether XRP can sustain its powerful new trend. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD on Tradingview
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Teucrium Trading, Sal Gilbertie, has given a bold endorsement of Ripple and XRP, positioning the crypto payments company as a potential competitor to JPMorgan Chase. He described Ripple as a highly interconnected ecosystem that could scale globally once it acquires a banking license. As Ripple grows to challenge the largest bank in the US, it raises the question about how its rapidly expanding network could also rival legacy banking systems like SWIFT. Ripple Positioned As New JPMorgan And SWIFT Rival Crypto enthusiast and XRP advocate Diana recently shared a striking interview between Paul Barron, founder of the Paul Barron Network, and Gilbertie. In the interview, the Teucrium Trading CEO shared his perspective on Ripple, showing full support for the crypto payment company’s growth and future potential. Related Reading: Ripple CEO Predicts XRP Rush, What Does He Mean? He explained that Ripple is actively building a fully operational financial institution capable of rivaling traditional banking giants like JPMorgan. The crypto payments company has also frequently been described as a competitor to SWIFT, positioning itself as a faster and more efficient alternative for cross-border payments. Gilbertie stressed that once Ripple obtains a banking license, it would operate with the capitalization and operational discipline typically associated with top-tier banks. Notably, the crypto payments company has been seeking a US national banking charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a new national trust bank. If authorized, Ripple could become one of the first crypto-native companies to obtain a US national bank license. Moving forward, Gilbertie said during the interview that XRP lies at the heart of this growing banking ecosystem. He noted that Ripple has no intention of selling XRP, describing the cryptocurrency as a strategic asset whose value is intended to appreciate over time through its use across the XRPL ecosystem. The Teucrium Trading CEO also called Ripple a “machine,” highlighting how the company operates in a disciplined, coordinated way, with its team growing and innovating while keeping the network strong and connected. Furthermore, he boldly claimed that Ripple is at the center of the universe, underscoring its pivotal role in potentially shaping the global banking landscape. Gilbertie’s Validation Confirms XRP’s Role The interview between Gilbertie and Barron drew strong, supportive reactions from many members of the crypto community, who interpreted the Teucrium Trading CEO’s statement as validation of XRP’s evolving role in institutional finance. Observers noted that hearing a regulated TradFi CEO describe Ripple as a JPMorgan rival offered rare institutional recognition that went beyond the usual industry speculation. Related Reading: Ripple Exec Addresses Tax Issue On XRP Ledger, Where Does It Go? They also pointed out that the timing of this endorsement coincides with the upcoming full enforcement of ISO 20022 standards and rising XRP ETF inflows. Diana, the XRP advocate who shared the interview, echoed this view, emphasizing that Gilbertie’s statements signal that infrastructure, compliance, and institutional interest are all aligning. She noted that price movements typically follow institutional and infrastructure rails, suggesting that XRP may be positioned for substantial growth once these rails are fully in place. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
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Despite stalled momentum and fading volume, Dogecoin (DOGE) has begun to flash its first technical reversal signal in weeks. Although the price action remains within a tight consolidation range, the underlying indicators suggest that selling pressure is finally exhausting, pointing toward a high-probability bounce that could kickstart a structural recovery. Doji Reaction Sparks Hope For A Reversal According to Umair Crypto, Dogecoin slipped below the $0.14 mark but managed to close the last candle with a notable reaction, forming a doji that reflects market indecision. This candle is now attempting to reclaim the RSI trendline, hinting at a possible shift in momentum. A sustained recovery above the key $0.17 level, which aligns with the swing’s golden pocket, would strengthen the case for a bullish reversal. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bull Run Rests On This One Price Level, Analyst Warns Despite this technical hint, volume remains a major concern. Trading activity is still weak, suggesting that buyers have not fully committed to any upside attempt. Without a clear increase in volume, any bounce may struggle to sustain follow-through, leaving the market vulnerable to renewed selling pressure. Another factor adding weight to the uncertainty is the looming death cross setup. Historically, Dogecoin tends to show a brief upside move before the death cross fully plays out to the downside. If price action continues to soften while moving into this crossover signal, the bears may regain short-term control. A failure to secure the $0.17 level would significantly increase the probability of a new lower low forming. However, if the $0.17 threshold is reclaimed and held convincingly, it could open the door to higher highs in the sessions ahead. Bullish Peaks Fade: DOGE Slips Into A Controlled Downtrend In a more recent update from BitGuru, Dogecoin’s structure appears to be shifting once again. The chart highlights two notable bullish cycles where DOGE surged to $0.25 and $0.26 before momentum faded, giving way to a broader downtrend. These swings reflect how quickly enthusiasm can return to DOGE, even in a corrective market. Related Reading: Dogecoin (DOGE) Falls Again as Trader Sentiment Turns Increasingly Bearish Dogecoin has now slipped back into a critical support zone near $0.14682, a level that has previously served as a base for price reactions. The market is exhibiting early signs of stabilization in this area, indicating that buyers are starting to assess the strength of this support. How DOGE behaves here could shape the overall direction of its next major move. If the support holds firm, the probability of a short-term rebound increases, potentially sending DOGE toward its next resistance area. However, if it fails, the downtrend may deepen, signaling that sellers remain firmly in control. Featured image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com
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Bitcoin’s recent price swings have picked up pace, and market watchers say that option markets may again be calling the shots. Over the past two months volatility has climbed, shifting how traders and investors respond to big moves in BTC. Related Reading: $2 Billion Gone In Minutes: Bitcoin Slide Shakes Crypto World Volatility Numbers Reignite Focus According to Jeff Park, implied volatility had stayed below 80% since US Bitcoin ETFs were approved, But it is now creeping back toward about 60%. That rise matters because option flows can amplify moves — both up and down — when traders reposition quickly. Park pointed to January 2021 as a clear example, when an options-driven surge helped push Bitcoin to a cycle high of $69,000 in November of that year. In other words, swings driven by derivatives are capable of producing outsized trends. Price Drops And Clearing Of Positions Bitcoin tumbled below $85,000 on Thursday, a move that helped trigger liquidations and heightened selling pressure. Reports have disclosed that some losses are tied to highly leveraged positions being forced closed, while other activity appears to come from long-term holders taking profits. Analysts at Bitfinex called much of the action “actical rebalancing,” saying it does not break long-term adoption or fundamentals. Binance CEO Richard Teng is reported to have noted that volatility levels are similar across many asset types right now. Derivatives And Short-Term Shocks Options positioning can make price action sharper because large contracts push traders to hedge or cover quickly, and hedging activity often shows up as rapid moves in the spot market. This mechanism was important in the 2021 run and may be at work again as implied volatility climbs. Traders who watch the volatility surface say early signs of option-driven behavior are visible, even if the current readings are nowhere near the extremes seen in prior cycles. Fed Betting Adds A Macro Twist Meanwhile, according to the CME FedWatch tool, the market now sees a 71% chance of a 25-basis point cut in December, up from about 30–40% earlier this week. Comments from New York Fed President John Williams helped shift those odds by suggesting policy could move toward neutral, while other Fed officials were quoted by Reuters as taking more cautious stances. A rate cut, if it happens, could give risk assets some lift; a no-show might keep volatility elevated. Related Reading: Kiyosaki Dumps Bitcoin At $90K After Predicting A $250K Moonshot – Here’s Why Markets Watch December For Clues Traders are watching December closely for signals that could either calm markets or add fuel to them. Short-Term swings will likely persist until traders see clearer direction from both macro policy and option desks. Some players will wait for volatility to settle; others will trade around it. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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