Bitcoin is ending the year under pressure after a weak final quarter, keeping markets split on what comes next. Short-term BTC price action points to continued volatility, but the broader trend is still intact, just not ready to play out yet. For now, Bitcoin’s direction will remain uneven and heavily driven by liquidity and macro …
Despite attempts to rebound, selling interest kept pressure on the downside, leaving DOGE in a technically vulnerable position.
Northern Data, which is majority-owned by Tether, sold its Bitcoin mining arm to businesses owned by Tether executives, the Financial Times reports.
A loss of $1.77 could lead to a significant drop, with the next major support around $0.80.
Solana started a recovery wave above the $120 zone. SOL price is now consolidating and faces hurdles near the $128 zone. SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $122 and $124 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $125 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $127 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it clears $128 and $130. Solana Price Faces Resistance Solana price remained stable and started a decent recovery wave from $117, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL was able to climb above the $120 level. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $134 swing high to the $117 low. The bulls even pushed the price above $125. However, the bears remained active near $127. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $127 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading above $125 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $127 level, and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $134 swing high to the $117 low. The next major resistance is near the $130 level. The main resistance could be $135. A successful close above the $135 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $144. Any more gains might send the price toward the $150 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $130 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $125 zone. The first major support is near the $122 level. A break below the $122 level might send the price toward the $117 support zone. If there is a close below the $117 support, the price could decline toward the $108 zone in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $125 and $122. Major Resistance Levels – $128 and $130.
Lawmakers led by Republican Mike Carey argue that current IRS rules penalize stakers with an administrative burden and potentially over-tax unrealized gains.
XRP price started a steady increase above $1.90. The price is now struggling to clear $1.950 and might start a fresh decline below $1.90. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $1.90 zone. The price is now trading above $1.910 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel or a flag pattern forming with resistance at $1.940 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above 1.950. XRP Price Faces Resistance XRP price started a decent upward move above $1.880 and $1.90, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.920 resistance. The bulls even pumped the price above the $1.9420 zone. A high was formed at $1.9578 and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.770 swing low to the $1.9578 high. The price is now trading above $1.90 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a declining channel or a flag pattern forming with resistance at $1.940 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.940 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.9550 level, above which the price could rise and test $2.00. A clear move above the $2.00 resistance might send the price toward the $2.050 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.120 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.150. Downside Continuation? If XRP fails to clear the $1.9550 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.90 level. The next major support is near the $1.8650 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.770 swing low to the $1.9578 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.8650 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.8420. The next major support sits near the $1.80 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.7750. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now near the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.90 and $1.8650. Major Resistance Levels – $1.9550 and $2.00.
Kaspersky found a new malware, dubbed Stealk, that disguises itself as game mods and pirated software to steal crypto wallets, passwords, and browser data.
The Federal Reserve is seeking public feedback on a new “payment account” that could give fintechs and crypto companies easier access to the central bank’s systems.
Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $2,950. ETH is now consolidating and might soon attempt another recovery wave if it clears $3,050. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $2,950 zone. The price is trading above $2,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2,920 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above the $3,050 zone. Ethereum Price Eyes More Gains Ethereum price started a decent increase from $2,775, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to surpass the $2,850 and $2,880 resistance levels to enter a positive zone. The bulls pushed the price above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,175 swing high to the $2,775 low. Moreover, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2,920 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is another upward move, the price could face resistance near the $3,020 level and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,175 swing high to the $2,775 low. The next key resistance is near the $3,050 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,080 level. A clear move above the $3,080 resistance might send the price toward the $3,150 resistance. An upside break above the $3,150 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,220 resistance zone or even $3,250 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,050 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,950 level. The first major support sits near the $2,915 zone. A clear move below the $2,915 support might push the price toward the $2,880 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,840 region. The next key support sits at $2,800. 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 above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,915 Major Resistance Level – $3,050
Bitcoin has entered a bear market as demand weakens and large investors reduce exposure, blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant said on Thursday, warning prices could fall toward $70,000 or even $56,000 in the longer term. CryptoQuant said bitcoin demand growth has slipped below its long-term trend since early October, meaning the main drivers of this cycle …
Bitcoin price attempted to start a fresh increase but failed at $89,250. BTC is now consolidating below $89,000 and might react to the downside. Bitcoin started a recovery wave above the $86,800 zone. The price is trading above $87,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key rising channel forming with support at $87,650 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 $89,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Faces Resistance Bitcoin price attempted a fresh recovery wave above $88,200 and $89,000. BTC tested the $89,250 resistance zone and struggled to continue higher. The price is now consolidating gains below $89,000. There was a minor decline and it tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $84,421 swing low to the $89,238 high. However, the bulls are active above $87,500. Bitcoin is now trading above $87,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a key rising channel forming with support at $87,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. If the bulls remain in action, the price could attempt more gains. Immediate resistance is near the $89,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $89,250 level. The next resistance could be $89,500. A close above the $89,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $90,500 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $92,000 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $92,650 and $93,200. 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 $87,500 level. The first major support is near the $87,000 level. The next support is now near the $86,800 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $84,421 swing low to the $89,238 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $85,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $84,400, 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 – $87,500, followed by $86,800. Major Resistance Levels – $89,000 and $89,500.
Inversion Capital CEO Santiago Roel Santos argued that “casino-like” features increase user liquidation risk, undermining long-term value capture.
Uniswap’s fee switch proposal, designed to boost its token’s supply-demand dynamics via token burns, has passed a community vote threshold and is set to take effect this week.
Bitcoin’s “miners are dumping” story is comforting in the way simple stories always are. Price slides, miners run out of oxygen, coins hit exchanges, and the price is shoved around by a single, easy villain. But miners are not a single actor, and selling pressure isn't just a mood. It's math, contracts, and deadlines. When […]
The post Bitcoin miners are bleeding at $90,000, but the “death spiral” math hits a hard ceiling appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Putting real-world assets onchain opens up new markets, increases capital velocity and democratizes access to finance, advocates say.
The 16 works were donated to the museum by a coordinated community effort which included the founders of Larva Labs and Art Blocks.
Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn says options markets, falling volatility and macro risks make next year hard to forecast even as the firm keeps a bullish long-term view.
Bitcoin is a decentralized software protocol that has a collective action problem, unlike centralized companies, according to Jameson Lopp.
According to reports, Fundstrat analysts are sending mixed signals about Bitcoin’s path in 2026. One line of work inside the firm sees a noticeable pullback early next year, while another predicts new highs arriving soon after. Related Reading: XRP ETFs Grow Past $60M As Price Struggles To Respond Sean Farrell, Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, is reported to have told clients that a “base case” would see Bitcoin move down toward the $60,000–$65,000 range in the first half of 2026. The same internal material attributes fallbacks for other major tokens — ETH toward about $1.8K–$2K and SOL near $50–$75 — which were framed as potential buying opportunities should markets correct. Risk Models And Shorter Time Horizons Farrell’s note, which has circulated as screenshots on social media and among clients, stresses risk management and the possibility of a meaningful drawdown before any sustained rally. Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, Sean Farrell, says $BTC to $60k as base case, 1H 2026. Fundstrat’s head, Tom Lee, says $BTC to ATH’s, even up to $200k, by end of Jan 2026. Is this normal for funds to contradict each other within? Honest question. pic.twitter.com/KETNygLEtu — Heisenberg (@Mr_Derivatives) December 20, 2025 The language in those client slides points to cautious positioning and to taking advantage of lower price levels if they arrive. Tom Lee’s Bullish Outlook Remains Publicly Strong By contrast, Tom Lee — Fundstrat’s co-founder and a longstanding voice on Bitcoin — has publicly said he expects new all-time highs in early 2026, with some media summaries quoting optimistic ranges as high as $200,000 by late January 2026. Well stated @ConvexDispatch ???? https://t.co/8kWrgcl6ml — Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) December 20, 2025 He has emphasized macro drivers, institutional flows, and cycle dynamics as reasons for continued upside in the coming months. Different Roles, Different Time Frames Reports have disclosed that the two views reflect different analytical roles inside the firm: one focused on portfolio-level downside planning and the other on longer-term macro scenarios. Several clients and observers on X (formerly Twitter) have pushed back on the idea that these are contradictory; instead, they say the notes reflect distinct mandates and time frames. Market Reaction and What Investors Are Hearing Now Markets reacted to the story with a mix of skepticism and quick profit-taking. Some traders flagged how fast sentiment can change when internal notes leak, while others said the range of outcomes — from roughly $60,000 to $200,000 — only underlines how uncertain forecasts remain for 2026. Trading desks are reported to be treating the internal slides as one input among many, not as an official firm forecast. Related Reading: Banks Could Favor A Higher XRP Price, Finance Expert Says Public Takeaway According to the coverage, Fundstrat has not issued a unified, public forecast that collapses the two views into one number. Instead, clients and the market are being asked to weigh a downside scenario presented by the digital-assets team against a bullish macro scenario voiced by leadership. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The acquisition expands Hilbert's systematic trading toolkit as institutional demand for quant-driven crypto exposure continues to grow.
David Sacks announced on Dec. 18 that Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman confirmed a January 2026 markup for the CLARITY Act. “We look forward to finishing the job in January!” The problem: a January markup isn't finishing anything. It's the opening move in a multi-year pipeline where the most […]
The post CLARITY Act explicitly leaves DeFi rules blank, risking a total retail protection collapse if negotiations fail appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Expectations around XRP exchange-traded funds were seen as a turning point that could unlock new institutional demand and change XRP’s price structure in favor of buyers. However, recent on-chain data suggests the price response has diverged immensely from that narrative. Metrics tracked by the on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant point to a very different dynamic unfolding beneath the surface, one that explains why the altcoin continues to struggle for traction despite headline optimism and inflows into Spot XRP ETFs. Related Reading: Banks Could Favor A Higher XRP Price, Finance Expert Says Whale Exchange Inflows Expose Supply Pressure Data from on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant reveals an interesting trend among XRP whale addresses and their activity on crypto exchange Binance. A closer look at the Binance Inflow-Value Band chart shows that recent XRP deposits to exchanges are overwhelmingly concentrated in the 100,000 to 1 million XRP range and transactions exceeding 1 million coins. These are not retail-sized movements. They reflect activity from large holders moving significant balances onto exchanges, and this behavior aligns with distribution or preparation for selling. The chart showing the exchange inflow into Binance makes this pattern clear, with repeated inflow spikes driven almost entirely by these higher-value bands, while smaller transaction sizes are comparatively lower. The chart image below shows inflows in chunks between 100,000 XRP and 1 million XRP in purple and inflows of chunks more than 1 million XRP in light blue. Most of the inflows into Binance in the past few days have been characterized by these two cohorts, with a few instances of inflows in chunks between 10,000 XRP and 100,000 XRP. XRP Ledger: Exchange Inflow Value Bands – Binance. Source: CryptoQuant This imbalance means that supply is being added to the market by whales at a pace that smaller buyers cannot absorb, and this is why inflows into Spot XRP ETFs have failed to have a positive effect on the altcoin’s price action. Lower Highs, Lower Lows Confirm Supply Overpowering Demand As shown in the price action overlaid in the chart above, the coin printed repeatedly lower highs and lower lows after major exchange deposits. This happens because of the relatively low numbers of new spot buyers on Binance, and even moderate selling pressure has been enough to cap rallies. As it stands, the crypto is facing selling pressure every time it approaches $1.95. Based on the intensity of exchange inflows and the market’s reaction, the first meaningful support zone is between $1.82 and $1.87. However, if large inflows persist, the data suggests the XRP price could continue declining to the $1.50 to $1.66 range. Related Reading: Bitcoin Feels The Weight Of Quantum Risk Concerns, Industry Leaders Warn The interpretation is that the ETF trend did not translate into sustained spot demand for XRP. Instead, whales who accumulated XRP ahead of ETF approval expectations appear to have used the resulting attention as an opportunity to dump their holdings. That said, inflows into Spot XRP ETFs may have helped limit deeper downside, as data from SoSoValue shows these funds recorded $82.04 million in inflows over the recent week. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The sale came just days before Tether-backed video streaming site Rumble announced its $767 million agreement to acquire Northern Data.
The crypto market in 2025 looks very different from previous cycles. While some familiar patterns remain, new factors like institutional adoption, ETFs, and real-world use cases are changing how investors think about the future. Because of this shift, analysts say that choosing the right altcoins to buy for 2026 should be based on data and …
The price of Ethereum endured significant selling pressure over the past week, reflecting the current climate of the crypto market. The latest data shows that the spot US-based Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds) did not have it any better, as significant capital flowed out of the market in the past week. Ethereum ETFs Weekly Outflow Exceeds $600 Million In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, market pundit CryptoOnchain revealed an overwhelming exodus of institutional capital from the Ethereum market. More specifically, the analyst highlighted that over $600 million in capital flowed out of the US-based spot Ethereum ETFs over the past week. The relevant indicator here is the ETH ETF Net Flow metric, which monitors the net movement of capital (in millions of USD) into or out of the Ethereum exchange-traded fund market. Related Reading: Why XRP Price Is Playing Catch-Up Despite Successful ETF Launch: Analyst BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (with the ticker ETHA) is the primary contributor to the massive outflows witnessed by the Ethereum ETFs in the past week. CryptoQuant’s data shows that about $470 million in value was withdrawn from ETHA in the last trading week. Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (ticker: FETH) also registered a notable amount in net outflows, as around $35 million was withdrawn by investors. Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF (ETHE) also posted significant net outflows of approximately $49 million in the past week. What The Outflow Means For Ethereum Price In normal conditions, the Ethereum ETFs tend to provide substantial price stability and institutional support for the ETH price. However, these products could also be a source of immense volatility for the market, depending on their investor behavior. Typically, waves of ETF outflows indicate a reduction in institutional risk appetite for Ethereum. CryptoOnchain explained that when the week begins with reduced exposure from institutional participants, their not-so-optimistic sentiment becomes apparent in the market, as price nosedives, too. The lack of institutional demand could, in turn, make it difficult for Ethereum to defend its immediate support levels. Moreover, this could mean that institutional interest sits at price levels further south of the Ethereum price. This creates a vacuum of demand beneath the current price levels, which short-term traders in general may have trouble filling. Until ETF flows begin ascending towards positive values, the Ethereum market could be in for more bearish pressure. It, then, becomes very likely that the ‘king of altcoins’ would revisit lower support levels. Hence, it is important that investors involve themselves in the market with utmost caution. As of press time, Ethereum is valued at approximately $2,975, with no significant price movement in the past day. Related Reading: Major Ethereum Metric Just Hit A New All-Time High – Can Price Reclaim $3,000? Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView
Canary Capital’s Steven McClurg recently said that Bitcoin has already reached its peak for this market cycle and may be heading into a downturn. Normally, when Bitcoin falls, altcoins like XRP also move lower. However, XRP is behaving differently. “Just watching XRP perform as everything’s going straight down and we continue to get inflows every …
Bitcoin price expectations diverged into the weekly close as $150,000 targets met calls for a drop to levels not seen in over a year.
On Dec. 15, Elizabeth Warren put two names at the top of a letter that signals where she thinks US crypto policy is actually written: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pamela Bondi. The ask is simple on paper but awkward in practice. Are their departments investigating what she calls “national security risks” tied […]
The post Elizabeth Warren is using PancakeSwap to force Trump’s regulators into a conflict trap they can’t escape appeared first on CryptoSlate.