CME Group expands its crypto derivatives with spot-quoted futures for XRP and SOL, offering new trading options and market access.
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Aster launches Shield Mode for 1001x private trading with no gas fees, no slippage, and zero close fees until December 31.
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Bitcoin is trading near $86,000 as losses build across ETFs, treasury companies, and miners. According to Checkonchain’s Dec. 15 “System Stress” note, investors are carrying about $100 billion in unrealized losses. Miners are pulling back hashrate, many treasury-company stocks are trading below their Bitcoin book value, and about 60% of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows are […]
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The narrowing spread between yields on STRD and the 10-year U.S. Treasury could signal boosted demand for the preferred stock.
The $10 trillion asset manager is staffing up to scale digital asset ETFs, pursue tokenization and identify "first-mover big bets" in Asia.
XRP has moved lower again, slipping below $1.89, as weakness across the broader crypto market continues. The drop comes amid rising uncertainty ahead of global economic events, including U.S. non-farm payroll data and growing expectations of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike, both of which have pressured risk assets. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have …
Bitcoin and Ether accounted for the largest allocations, while short-Bitcoin products posted net outflows, according to CoinShares data.
Bitcoin continues to struggle below the $90,000 level, failing to reclaim key resistance as bulls attempt to defend current demand zones. Price action reflects a market under pressure, with momentum fading after a prolonged correction. From its all-time high, Bitcoin has now retraced roughly 30%, placing the asset firmly in a corrective phase where uncertainty and caution dominate trading behavior. Related Reading: Ethereum Trades Near Whales’ Cost Basis For The Fourth Time Since 2021 – Historic Test According to a report from Axel Adler, on-chain data confirms that market stress is no longer limited to price alone. Two key indicators—the Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH SOPR) and the P/L Block—are signaling broad loss realization among participants and a deterioration in overall market sentiment. These metrics provide insight into the behavior of short-term holders, who are often the most sensitive to price swings and macro uncertainty. Together, these signals suggest that Bitcoin remains in a fragile state, where confidence has weakened, and recovery attempts face increasing resistance. STH SOPR and P/L Block Confirm Capitulation Pressure Adler explains that the Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH SOPR) measures whether coins held for less than 155 days are being sold at a profit or a loss. When the indicator falls below one, it signals that recent buyers are realizing losses. Currently, the 7-day moving average of STH SOPR has slipped into the red zone, with a reading near 0.99. This confirms that short-term holders are, on average, selling Bitcoin below their acquisition price—a behavior typically associated with heightened stress and emotional selling. Historically, similar SOPR conditions have marked local capitulation phases, when selling pressure peaks and weaker hands exit the market. As long as the SOPR 7-day average remains below one, short-term participants stay in “stress mode.” Adler notes that a meaningful improvement would require a sustained move back above one on a daily close, signaling that sellers have exhausted supply and buyers are once again absorbing sell-side pressure. Complementing this signal, the P/L Block indicator tracks the aggregated profit and loss state of market participants. The current red block reflects loss dominance, with a P/L Score of minus three—classified as pronounced stress. With Bitcoin down 30% from its all-time high and 30-day returns negative, both indicators align, reinforcing a clear picture of capitulation among short-term holders. Related Reading: XRP Whale Activity Spikes At The Bottom – A Classic Pre-Rally Signal Bitcoin Price Analysis: Weekly Structure Remains Critical The weekly chart shows Bitcoin trading around the $89,900 level after a sharp rejection from the $120,000–$125,000 region. Price has retraced aggressively but is now attempting to stabilize above the rising 200-week moving average (green), a level that has historically defined long-term trend validity. So far, this area is acting as dynamic support, suggesting that buyers are defending higher-cycle structure despite broader market weakness. However, Bitcoin remains below the 50-week moving average (blue), which is now sloping downward. This configuration reflects a loss of medium-term momentum and confirms that the market is still in a corrective phase rather than a resumed uptrend. The 100-week moving average (red) continues to rise well below price, reinforcing that the broader macro trend remains intact, but also highlighting how much excess was built during the prior rally. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Refuse to Sell: Historic Signal Emerges As Binance CDD Drops To 2017 Levels Volume has declined during the recent consolidation, signaling indecision rather than aggressive accumulation. This typically precedes a volatility expansion. From a structural perspective, holding above the $85,000–$88,000 zone is critical. A sustained breakdown below the 200-week MA would increase the probability of a deeper retracement toward the $75,000–$80,000 region. Conversely, reclaiming the 50-week MA near $95,000 would be an early signal that downside pressure is fading. Until then, Bitcoin remains range-bound, with long-term support holding but momentum still fragile. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
The SEC Crypto Task Force discusses crypto financial privacy and government oversight at a roundtable on surveillance and digital assets.
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The stablecoin issuer said its goal is to make digital assets issued on Arc interoperable across various blockchains.
MoonPay introduces a new commerce app for Solana Seeker, offering seamless crypto payments and exclusive merchant discounts.
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Bitcoin started the new trading week under pressure, with prices falling sharply and breaking lower after weeks of slow movement. BTC dropped about 2.7% in the last 24 hours to trade near $85,700, wiping out momentum built earlier in the month. Its market value slipped to around $1.72 trillion, while trading volume dropped more than …
Volume surged 86% above average during resistance rejection, though late-session breakout signals potential reversal from bearish structure.
Tesla stock rally continues with shares up 4.1%, nearing a one-year high as the electric vehicle maker maintains its upward momentum.
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Corporate Bitcoin buying continues as American Bitcoin surpasses ProCap, even as proxy stocks decline and volatility grips the crypto market.
The decline appeared technical, rather than tied to BNB-specific negative news, and was accompanied by a wider crypto market downturn.
Roughly 400,000 bitcoin mining machines shut down in China, according to former Canaan chairman.
In this new Cointelegraph in-depth video, we delve into the world of Bitcoin whales, the evolving market structure and how to avoid the pitfalls they set for retail investors.
XRP has spent the past several weeks moving sideways around the $2.00 level, even as headlines around Ripple and the broader XRP ecosystem continue to stack up. Related Reading: Dogecoin Holds Demand Zone Above $0.13, What A Bounce Would Do From a $300 million venture fund expansion into South Korea to nearly $1 billion in spot ETF inflows and fresh regulatory approvals, the backdrop appears supportive on paper. However, price action tells a different story. Instead of responding to institutional traction and regional growth, XRP remains locked in a tight range, reflecting a disconnect between developments and market behavior. XRP's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview Institutional Growth Isn’t Translating Into Token Demand Ripple’s expansion into South Korea through a $300 million venture fund has drawn attention due to the involvement of well-established, Seoul-based asset managers. However, market participants are increasingly viewing this move as tied to Ripple’s corporate strategy and potential IPO positioning, rather than direct demand for XRP. Institutional investors tend to prioritize predictable cash-flow or equity-style exposure, limiting the immediate impact such initiatives have on the token’s market dynamics. A similar pattern is visible in the ETF market. Spot XRP ETFs have recorded roughly $990 million in inflows over 30 consecutive days, making them one of the fastest-growing crypto fund segments. Despite this, XRP has fallen more than 12% over the past month. Analysts note that ETF inflows do not always translate into spot market pressure, especially when liquidity is fragmented or offset by broader risk-off sentiment across crypto assets. Technical Pressure and Broader Market Headwinds From a technical standpoint, XRP remains under pressure. The price has retraced to key Fibonacci levels after falling from its yearly high near $3.65. Chart patterns such as a developing death cross and a double-top formation point to downside risk, with support levels around $1.63 and $1.50 in focus if selling continues. Traders describe the current phase as bearish consolidation, with strong resistance clustered between $2.00 and $2.20. These conditions mirror weakness across the wider crypto market. Bitcoin’s decline from earlier highs and drawdowns in major altcoins have reduced risk appetite, often pulling XRP lower regardless of asset-specific news. Liquidity, Bots, and Muted Price Response Market structure may also be playing a role. Analysts point to low trading volumes and heavy arbitrage activity as factors keeping XRP pinned near psychological levels. In thin markets, automated strategies tend to fade moves quickly, preventing follow-through. While some data suggests tokens are gradually moving off exchanges, signaling longer-term holding, short-term price discovery remains dominated by macro flows and Bitcoin-led volatility. Related Reading: Dogecoin (DOGE) Slides Deeper Into Red—Is a Bottom in Sight? Currently, XRP’s lack of movement reflects market mechanics more than a judgment on progress within its ecosystem. Until volume and liquidity shift decisively, headlines alone may not be enough to move the price. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview
While the broader cryptocurrency market is under pressure, MYX Finance (MYX) is moving in the opposite direction. The token jumped more than 13% in the last 24 hours, trading near $3.45, even as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and most altcoins slipped lower. At a time when overall market sentiment remains weak, MYX’s strong price action has turned …
Ripple plans to expand RLUSD to Optimism, Base, and more via Wormhole NTT, with availability expected in 2026.
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The Wall Street firm said faster U.S. stablecoin and charter rules are pulling crypto into the regulated banking system and pushing banks toward an on-chain future.
The bank has bought the Securitize For Advisors unit, bringing the RIA-focused crypto wealth management platform in-house.
Bitwise’s decision to lock in a ticker and fee puts its Hyperliquid ETF a step ahead of rival proposals, including 21Shares’ filing.
These are CME’s smallest crypto contracts to date, aimed at active participants who prefer to trade in spot market terms without managing contract expiries or rollovers.
Ethereum remains the most consequential blockchain ever built. It introduced programmable money, anchored the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, and serves as the primary venue for the world’s most secure smart contracts. By legacy measures, its dominance is undisputed because it holds the deepest developer ecosystem, the largest pool of locked capital, and plays a central […]
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The curse of the U.S. trading session — in which bitcoin tends to fall as American stocks trade — has hit yet again.
Internet Computer drifted lower after failing to hold intraday gains, with elevated volume reflecting continued distribution near resistance.
The platform will enable 24/7 trading of U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds with near-instant settlement, building on Ondo's existing $365 million in tokenized assets.
The event brought together prominent crypto figures with social media golfers and digital creators at Miami’s Normandy Shores Golf Club.