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HIP-3 trading volume on Hyperliquid has exceeded $10B, marking significant cumulative growth for the decentralized exchange platform.
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The European Central Bank plans to enable DLT transactions in 2026 as it prepares for the digital euro issuance and lawmakers establish rules on privacy.
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Crypto analyst Quantum Ascend has published a weekly-chart “roadmap” for Shiba Inu (SHIB) in a new video, laying out three upside targets for a potential altcoin cycle, while warning that SHIB’s deep multi-year drawdown could cap the move if macro conditions deteriorate. The Base Case For Shiba Inu Price In his X post, Quantum Ascend listed “Altseason Targets” as a conservative level (“$0.47 e-8,” as written), a “Primary” target of $0.00014, and a “Blow-Off” target of $0.00035. In the video, the analyst anchored the roadmap to Elliott Wave-style structure and Fibonacci extensions, and emphasized that the bullish path is conditional, not guaranteed. Starting from SHIB’s 2021 peak and the subsequent collapse, the analyst said the drawdown returned price to a historically meaningful zone: “Count out the five wave moves there pretty cleanly, but since then, nothing but a drawdown… Came back down right into this wave four low.” Related Reading: Shiba Inu Scores US Regulated Derivatives Entry Via Coinbase From that setup, Quantum Ascend argued the decline can be read as a “crashing pattern” that often resolves with a reversal back toward prior highs. “So you have your five waves down, and typically what’ll happen, price will roll back up to the fourth wave, and then what it does is it’s going to come take out this fifth wave. This is six, come take out that fifth wave, even if it’s just a little for a wave seven, then it’s done and it turns back the other direction, right? So when we’re looking at it from this perspective, we can see pretty textbook for the level it went to,” the analyst said. “So now that you see the case for a new high… we got to start taking these fibs into play here and figure out, all right, where’s some logical price levels for this thing to end up.” Quantum Ascend then flagged the biggest constraint: SHIB’s magnitude of drawdown relative to prior-cycle behavior. “The one thing that’s stopping me from saying, yep, 100%, we’re going to see new highs, is going back to 2021, price is down 93% at the worst and right now down 92%,” the analyst said. “Back in 2021, coins that set their highs in 2017 and had a 90% plus drawdown did not set new highs in the 2021 cycle… So this is a four-year range down 90 plus percent. It fits the parameter of some of those other coins that never ended up going off into a new all-time high.” Related Reading: Shiba Inu Remains A Familiar Crypto Name As Losses Pile Up If that historical analog holds, the analyst said SHIB could be tracing a larger corrective structure rather than a fresh impulse. “If that’s the case, then this count would be five waves up and then we have an A, B into the retracements, and then C would start taking us much lower. That coincides with a recession-depression type feel,” the analyst said, adding: “And I do believe that that is the base case moving forward here… It’s just really important to understand the broader macro climate. Like this Shiba isn’t going unless everything else is lined up.” The Bullish Case For SHIB Price Even so, Quantum Ascend laid out upside zones using confluence between broader and nearer-term Fibonacci ranges. The analyst’s stated primary target for an “altseason environment” is the 1.618 Fibonacci extension at roughly $0.00014 which translates to a 1,800% rally from the current price. He added: “My blow-off is going to be a full 4.236 extension here of this range.” The blow-off scenario hits $0.00035, but was presented by him as technically possible but unlikely. Market-cap math was used as a reality check. “The thing I’ll say about SHIB is it’s at a $4.2 billion market cap right now. That’s pretty big, especially for what it is,” the analyst said, estimating that a move to the conservative area would imply roughly a $25 billion valuation and that the most extreme scenario would push into triple-digit billions. “That is massive getting up there… That’s like a 50x from where we’re at. And at that point, you’re talking 200 billion for a coin that doesn’t really do anything… In no way, shape, or form is this my base case.” $SHIB | @Shibtoken ????️ Macro Structure Points to New Highs ↗️ Altseason Targets???? ➤➤ Conservative: $0.47 e-8 ➤➤ Primary: $0.00014 ✅ ➤➤ Blow-Off: $0.00035 Here’s the Roadmap???? pic.twitter.com/nWxQsVtLvv — Quantum Ascend (@quantum_ascend) December 18, 2025 Despite publishing upside targets, Quantum Ascend stressed exit discipline over maximal upside capture, noting he does not hold SHIB. “I don’t own this coin, but if I did, I would be layered out all in this area [from the 0.5 Fibonacci level at $0.00004699] … I’d be done by the time it got up to that 1.618 Fibonacci at $0.00014,” the analyst said, arguing that “dollar cost averaging both in and out is a great strategy” in a meme-coin trade that ultimately depends on broader liquidity and risk appetite. At press time, SHIB traded at $0.00000738. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The rise in bomb threats against major corporations highlights growing cybersecurity challenges and the need for enhanced digital defenses.
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The crypto industry is ever-growing and ever-changing. It would be difficult to summarize it in 50 names. Here are a few final individuals and entities we wanted to make note of this year.
The Bitcoin price has been experiencing significant price fluctuations since the start of the month, which has kept the volatility at the highs. As the price is heading towards the weekend, the rally appears to be largely calm. The volatility has compressed, ranges have tightened, and intraday swings have faded. However, a close observation highlights …
Dogecoin is showing resilience at key support, with buyers repeatedly stepping in to absorb downside pressure. However, momentum indicators and the broader structure continue to favor the bears, keeping the short-term trend under stress. This tug-of-war sets the stage for a decisive move, as the next reaction will determine whether DOGE stabilizes or slides deeper. DOGE Stuck In A Prolonged Corrective Phase According to a recent update by More Crypto Online, Dogecoin’s price action remains stuck in a corrective phase that has been in place since November 2024. The sharp flash crash on October 10 added complexity to the broader structure, making the chart harder to interpret. However, the core scenarios outlined in earlier analyses are still valid, with the short-term trend clearly leaning to the downside. Related Reading: Fading ETF Interest Puts Pressure on Dogecoin as Price Approaches Critical Cost-Basis Zone Although the “yellow” scenario allows for the possibility of one more push higher, downside momentum is still currently in control. Until DOGE shows a decisive reaction at a major support level, or at least manages to stabilize before slipping below the 9.6-cent level that marks the October 10 low, further weakness should be expected. Initial support sits at 9.6 cents, followed by deeper levels at 8.0 cents and then 5.4 cents. Whether price eventually reaches these lower targets is still uncertain, but for now, there are no technical signals suggesting that a local bottom has formed. Overall momentum remains negative, with DOGE still trading within a local downtrend. While a bullish reversal could develop at some point, current conditions do not justify adopting a bullish bias. Trying to anticipate a reversal ahead of confirmation carries increased risk in this environment, making caution the prudent approach for now. Bears Press, But Dogecoin Refuses To Break Crypto analyst Broke Doomer revealed that DOGE is displaying significant resilience, as bears have attempted to push the price lower multiple times without success. Despite the persistent downward pressure, the price continues to hold its ground, suggesting that the current support level is much firmer than sellers anticipated. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Can Stage A 96% Rally If It Breaks This Falling Wedge Pattern The analyst noted that every dip into this specific zone is being bought up relatively quickly, a clear indication that strong bids are still stepping in whenever weakness is shown. This aggressive “buy-the-dip” behavior suggests that institutional or large-scale buyers are likely positioning themselves within this consolidation range, preventing a deeper breakdown. Given this ongoing battle between supply and demand, the focus has now shifted to the longevity of this base. Broke Doomer raised the question of how long this support will hold before buyers finally seize full control of the momentum. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Jeff Yan, founder of Hyperliquid, has quietly built a $308 billion volume DEX with over half a million users, influencing DeFi while avoiding public attention.
Solana’s 2025 has proven that its builders and its culture continue to keep its ecosystem in crypto’s cultural zeitgeist.
The Aave founder is bringing DeFi to the masses.
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The bank said stablecoin growth is still mostly driven by crypto trading, and rising payments use may boost velocity more than supply.
ChangeNOW, a crypto management platform with an expanding range of products, announced that it is resuming its regular $NOW token burn program as outlined in its whitepaper. The latest burn occurred on December 17th, permanently removing 210,018tokens from circulation. The transaction record is available at https://etherscan.io/tx/0x3055a647299dc6dab78e2159450f03937b420befdfea75ee4c286348a8d4b8ab. This marks the fifth scheduled burn in the history …
US spot crypto ETFs have attracted more than $70 billion in net inflows since January 2024, making traditional financial investment vehicles the primary entry point for new money into the emerging industry. That surge, driven by products linked to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more recently Solana and XRP, has validated the industry’s view that many investors […]
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The integration highlights a shift towards decentralized finance, enhancing liquidity and accessibility in prediction markets through blockchain.
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The crypto market experienced another turbulence on November 21, when $2 billion worth of leverage positions were liquidated in just 24 hours. Nearly 396,000 traders were liquidated, the highest single-day record of 2025, as Bitcoin led with over $960 million in liquidations. The wipeout followed a turbulent month marked by fading bullish momentum, macro uncertainty, …
Hyperliquid has posted more than $430 million in weekly outflows as competition from fast-growing rivals Lighter and Aster intensifies.
As Bitcoin continues to consolidate and major altcoins focus on defending key support levels, traders are watching where attention is shifting next. After weeks of liquidation-driven volatility, market activity has slowed, but interest has not disappeared. Instead, it is rotating. AI-linked crypto tokens are now dominating social engagement, even as prices remain range-bound. This contrast …
Sui (SUI) gained 7% and Solana (SOL) rose 6.9%, leading the index higher.
Busch's investment may signal confidence in American Bitcoin's strategy, potentially influencing market perceptions and investor sentiment.
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The Sejm passed the same version of the Crypto-Asset Market Act previously rejected by President Nawrocki, escalating political tensions.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Michael Selig as the new chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), putting a pro-crypto legal expert in charge of one of America’s most influential financial regulators. Selig was confirmed in a 53–43 vote, and his past comments on XRP are now drawing attention across the crypto world. Selig’s …
On-chain analytics platform Glassnode has revealed the number of Bitcoin supply that is currently sitting at a loss. This comes as the BTC price continues to trade below the psychological $90,000 level following its crash, which began last month. Here’s The Amount Of Bitcoin Supply At A Loss In a report, Glassnode revealed that the Bitcoin supply in loss has risen to 6.7 million BTC, marking the highest level of loss-bearing supply observed in this cycle. The analytics platform further noted that this represents 23.7% of the circulating supply, which is currently underwater. 10.2% of this supply is held by long-term holders and 13.5% by short-term holders. Related Reading: The Bearish Structure That Puts Bitcoin Price At $92,550, And Then $82,000 Glassnode stated that this distribution suggests that, much like in prior cycle transitions into deeper bearish regimes, the loss-bearing Bitcoin supply accumulated by recent buyers is gradually maturing into the long-term cohort. Meanwhile, the analytics platform noted that the 6-7 million range, which has been at a loss since mid-November, mirrors early transitional phases of prior cycles, where mounting investor frustration came before a shift toward more bearish conditions and intensified capitulation at lower Bitcoin prices. Notably, the Bitcoin price has dropped to levels last seen in 2024, erasing its year-to-date (YTD) gains. Glassnode stated that this has left behind a dense supply cluster accumulated by top buyers in the $93,000 to $120,000 range. The resulting supply distribution is said to reflect a top-heavy market structure where recovery attempts are capped by heavy overhead sell pressure, especially in the early stages of a bearish phase. Glassnode declared that as long as the Bitcoin price remains below this range and fails to reclaim key thresholds, most notably the Short-Term Holder Cost Basis at $101,500, the risk of further corrective downside persists. BTC Spot Demand Is Unstable Glassnode revealed that the Bitcoin spot market flows continue to reflect an uneven demand profile across major venues. The Cumulative Volume Delta bias is said to show periodic bursts of buy-side activity, but has failed to develop into sustained accumulation, especially during the recent BTC price pullbacks. Related Reading: Why Is Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Down Today? BlackRock Deposits Spark Worry The on-chain analytics platform noted that the Coinbase spot CVD remains relatively constructive, indicating steadier participation from US-based investors. On the other hand, Binance and aggregate Bitcoin flows remain choppy and largely directionless. Glassnode stated that these dispersion points point to selective engagement rather than coordinated spot demand. Meanwhile, the platform alluded to recent Bitcoin price declines, which it pointed out have not triggered decisive expansion in positive CVD. Glassnode noted that this suggests dip-buying remains tactical and short-term. In the absence of sustained accumulation across all venues, Bitcoin’s price action continues to rely more on activity in the derivatives market and liquidity conditions rather than organic spot demand. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $86,800, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
If bipartisan agreements like the GENIUS Act can be immediately reopened whenever an incumbent industry dislikes their competitive implications, legislative compromise becomes impossible, argues Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger.