Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value, has been under pressure for months. After peaking near $4,953 in August, ETH has fallen almost 40% and is now trading close to the $3,000 mark. This long decline has tested investor patience, especially as the overall crypto market searches for a clear direction. ETF Outflows and Whale …
ETHzilla has made a clear change in direction by selling a significant portion of its Ethereum holdings to strengthen its balance sheet. The company recently disclosed that it sold about $74.5 million worth of ETH in December, using the proceeds mainly to repay outstanding debt. This marks a step away from the digital asset treasury …
Data shows traders have set up fresh Bitcoin positions on the perpetual futures market during the past day, and the Funding Rate suggests they are long bets. Bitcoin Open Interest Has Witnessed An Uptick According to data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, the surge Bitcoin has seen to kick off Monday has come alongside a spike in the Bitcoin perpetual futures Open Interest. Related Reading: Bitcoin Inflow Slowdown: CryptoQuant Founder Says Sentiment Could Take Months To Recover The “Open Interest” refers to an indicator that keeps track of the total amount of BTC perpetual futures positions that are currently open on all derivatives exchanges. When the value of this metric rises, it means the investors are opening up fresh positions on the market. Since such a trend usually accompanies an increase in leverage for the sector, it can lead to more volatility for the asset. On the other hand, the indicator going down implies investors are either pulling back on risk or getting liquidated by their platform. This kind of trend can result in the cryptocurrency’s price behaving in a more stable manner. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Open Interest over the last couple of weeks: As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Open Interest rose from 304,000 BTC to 310,000 BTC as the cryptocurrency observed a recovery surge to $90,000 during the past day. This represents an increase of about 2%, which isn’t much, but still signals that the rally encouraged traders to open up new positions on the perpetual futures market. The Open Interest includes both types of positions when calculating its value, so it contains no information about whether positions have a bias toward shorts or longs. Another metric called the Funding Rate can be used to determine that instead. This indicator measures the amount of periodic fee that perpetual futures traders are exchanging between each other. A positive value implies long investors are paying a premium to the shorts in order to hold onto their positions, while a negative one implies bearish bets are dominant. Related Reading: Ethereum Exchange Outflows Soar To $978M: Sign Of Dip Buying? As the below chart shows, the Bitcoin Funding Rate has been positive for much of the last two weeks, indicating that a bullish sentiment has been shared by the majority of perpetual futures traders. This metric also noted an uptick alongside the increase in the Open Interest, going from 0.04% to 0.09%. “This combination signals a renewed buildup in leveraged long positioning, as perpetual traders position for a potential year-end move,” noted Glassnode. BTC Price Bitcoin has seen a bit of a pullback since its surge above $90,000 as its price is now back at $89,500. The trend in the price of the coin over the last five days | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView Featured image from Dall-E, Glassnode.com, chart from TradingView.com
Bybit will phase out services for Japan-based users starting in 2026, following earlier steps to halt new registrations.
Crypto market volatility has picked up, with bears attempting to reassert control. Bitcoin and other major tokens slipped modestly, pushing the global crypto market capitalisation back below $3 trillion, while 24-hour trading volume fell under $100 billion. Against this backdrop, Dogecoin (DOGE) price is showing signs of weakness after facing rejection at a key resistance …
Gold and copper have outperformed other major assets this year, with gold rallying more than copper.
BitMine officially holds 4,066,062 ETH, which puts the treasury value at around $12 billion at current prices.
While most leading crypto-based Exchange-Traded funds (ETFs) recorded significant outflows last week, XRP investment products went against the current and attracted over $80 million in inflows, ending the week with a green performance. Related Reading: Analyst Shares ‘Cold, Hard Truth’ For Bitcoin Investors As Price Struggles XRP ETFs Steal The Spotlight XRP ETFs continue to show strong demand, recording a 25-day streak last Friday and closing the week with a positive net flow. Notably, crypto investment products registered a negative performance last week, seeing nearly a billion dollars in outflows. According to CoinShares’ weekly report, digital asset-based funds ended the week in the red for the first time in four weeks, with outflows totaling $952 million. This marks the products’ fourth-worst weekly performance of the year. CoinShares’ Head of Research, James Butterfill, suggested that the negative market reaction was fueled by the delays in the US crypto market structure bill, which was initially anticipated to be passed before the end of the year. This “has prolonged regulatory uncertainty for the asset class, alongside concerns over continued selling by whale investors,” the report noted. The negative market sentiment was mostly focused in the US, which recorded $990 million in outflows last week. Ethereum (ETH) funds suffered the largest outflows, registering $555 million in negative net flows. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) investment products came in second with $460m in outflows. On the contrary, XRP ETFs saw overall support with positive net flows throughout the whole week. According to SoSoValue data, the category closes the week with $82.04 million in inflows, marking a 6-week positive streak. XRP’s Correction Already Over? Amid this performance, XRP’s price also ended the week recovering from the latest market correction, which sent its price to a two-month low of $1.77. Market observer BitGuru affirmed that XRP has completed its downtrend and liquidity grab, and is currently stabilizing at a key historical demand zone. Per the analyst, “selling pressure is fading, structure is flattening, and this is where smart money usually starts positioning, not where panic happens.” Similarly, trader Niels suggested that XRP’s corrective phase may be over as it appears to be forming a double bottom pattern. “RSI has bottomed out already, and now the price is showing good signs too,” the trader affirmed, adding that “XRP had a fakeout below the support level before reclaiming the zone.” To Niels, if the market shows momentum, the cryptocurrency could surge 20%-25% toward the $2.30-$2.50 area in the next few weeks. Recently, the trader affirmed that once XRP breaks above the $2.20 resistance, where the pattern’s neckline is situated, it could rally to the $2.80-$3.00 area within a month. Related Reading: Fundstrat Predicts Ethereum Drop To $1,800 In H1 2026 Meanwhile, analyst ChartNerd highlighted a bullish divergence on XRP’s chart. “Price action is adhering to the lower low price action trendline whilst forming higher lows on the RSI,” he explained, suggesting that price could move to higher levels. He also noted that if the altcoin fails to break the 20 EMA, currently around the $1.98 level, the price would “simply resort back to the lower low trendline for support, where we likely see more relief.” As of this writing, XRP is trading at $1.93, a 1.1% increase in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
XRP, currently the fifth-largest cryptocurrency in the market, has mirrored the overall performance of digital assets over the past months, experiencing a significant retracement of nearly 50% from its all-time high of $3.65 earlier this year. Amid this volatility, a new artificial intelligence (AI) simulation model has produced price forecasts for the altcoin, offering investors a more detailed outlook for the coming year. XRP Price Predictions Market analyst Sam Daodu recently shared insights from a Monte Carlo simulation that explored XRP’s price trajectory in which 10,000 paths were generated to capture a comprehensive range of potential outcomes. The results offer statistical data such as mean, median, and percentiles, illustrating a probability distribution rather than relying on a single forecast. Daodu reported that the simulation results reveal a spectrum of outcomes for XRP. The mean price across all 10,000 paths stands at approximately $2.78, indicating that, on average, the price is higher than its current levels. Related Reading: Dogecoin Weekly Fractal Hints At A Bigger Move Brewing In contrast, the median price is $1.88, suggesting that half of the estimated outcomes fall below the $2 mark. This disparity between the mean and median highlights the skew in the distribution, where a few high projections inflate the average, while the median reflects where most scenarios likely land. To identify a more probable pricing range, Daodu considered the 25th and 75th percentiles, which represent the central 50% of outcomes. According to the simulation, 25% of scenarios estimate XRP’s price below $1.04, while 75% indicate a price below $3.40. Notably, about 60% of scenarios position XRP’s price between $1.04 and $3.40 by the end of 2026, with an expected median hovering around $1.88. 10% Chance Of Dropping Below $0.59 The analysis also highlights the upper tail of the distribution, where the best-case outcomes sit. The 90th percentile indicates a price of about $5.90, meaning that roughly 10% of scenarios project end-of-year prices above this threshold. The expert asserts that achieving new all-time highs near $6 would require several positive developments, including sustained institutional inflows through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of over $50 million daily throughout 2026, increased actual usage of XRP for cross-border payments by banks, and persistent regulatory clarity without major setbacks. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Remains Stuck Inside This Range, But A Breakout Could Follow On the other hand, the simulation doesn’t shy away from discussing downside risks. The lower 10% of outcomes reveal a potential drop below $0.59, suggesting a worrying 10% probability that XRP could lose more than 70% of its current value by 2026. Factors contributing to this bearish outlook could include regulatory setbacks, such as tougher restrictions on cryptocurrency custody or complications arising from recent settlements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Additionally, Daodu believes that decreased investor confidence in the altcoin resulting from unmet expectations related to XRP’s utility adoption could further depress prices. According to CoinGecko data, XRP is trading within the range expected to last till next year at $1.90, with a 2% drop in the 24-hour period. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
The move added to selling pressure that had already been building since the governance proposal moved to a Snapshot vote.
Bitmine is doubling down on its Ethereum-first treasury strategy, with its latest purchases pushing total holdings beyond 4 million ETH. The move cements the company’s position as one of the most aggressive corporate accumulators of Ethereum and signals strong long-term conviction in ETH as a core balance-sheet asset rather than a short-term trade. The milestone …
VanEck analysts said bitcoin has historically been more likely to post positive returns following periods of declining mining activity.
Dogecoin’s (DOGE) drop below a long-held support level has pushed traders and long-term holders to reassess the token’s outlook heading into 2026. Once viewed as relatively resilient within the speculative crypto space, DOGE is now under pressure after losing key technical structure and momentum. Related Reading: Bitcoin Feels The Weight Of Quantum Risk Concerns, Industry Leaders Warn DOGE is down about 66% over the past year and trades near $0.13, far below levels that previously drew consistent buying. The decline reflects thinner liquidity, weaker speculative interest, and a market increasingly favoring assets with clearer narratives, suggesting that market size alone may no longer be a price support. DOGE's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: DOGEUSD on Tradingview Key Support Gives Way as Selling Pressure Builds In the past week, Dogecoin (DOGE) slipped below the $0.129 area, a level that had capped losses through several consolidation phases. The breakdown was accompanied by elevated trading volume, signaling active selling rather than a slow drift lower. Intraday volatility expanded to around 4%, reflecting heightened sensitivity as traders reacted to the loss of range support. Technical analysts note that DOGE has also broken a multi-year ascending trendline that guided price action through much of the 2024 cycle. On shorter timeframes, the token now trades below key moving averages, with rebounds toward $0.132–$0.134 consistently meeting selling interest. Technical Signals Point to a Fragile Dogecoin Structure Momentum indicators continue to lean lower, and several analysts warn that failure to hold the nearby $0.128 level could expose DOGE to deeper downside. Below that, the next widely watched support zone sits near $0.090, implying a potential decline of around 30% from current levels if bearish pressure accelerates. Ichimoku-based signals have also turned negative, reinforcing the view that the broader trend has shifted. While short-term countertrend patterns occasionally emerge, they carry less weight against the backdrop of a confirmed break in higher-timeframe structure. Long-Term Outlook Faces a Test Into 2026 Beyond charts, Dogecoin’s longer-term outlook remains uncertain. Spot DOGE ETFs launched in late 2025 introduced a new source of demand, but it is still unclear whether that capital will prove sticky enough to offset ongoing selling. Meanwhile, discussions around adding utility through sidechains or layer-2 solutions continue within the developer community, though progress has been slow and fragmented. Related Reading: Pundit Shares Why XRP Will Become Expensive And A $1,000 Price Tag Is Possible Dogecoin is still the largest meme coin by market value, but that status alone does not provide a clear investment thesis. As 2026 approaches, traders appear increasingly focused on whether DOGE can stabilize above broken support and attract sustained demand. Cover image from ChatGPT, DOGEUSD chart from Tradingview
CoinEx’s Jeff Ko tells Cointelegraph there likely won’t be an altseason in 2026 as liquidity will flow into the top cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin price has slipped below the $88,000 level after climbing to $92,000, putting traders on alert. On Friday, December 26, Bitcoin faces the biggest single-day options expiry in market history, with roughly $23.6 billion notional set to expire. Now, traders everywhere are watching closely to see how this massive expiry will shake up the market, …
Dogecoin started a steady increase above $0.130 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might decline if it trades below $0.1275. DOGE price started a fresh increase above $0.1280 and $0.130. The price is trading above the $0.130 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1315 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could aim for a fresh increase if it remains stable above $0.1280. Dogecoin Price Consolidates Gains Dogecoin price started a fresh increase after it settled above $0.1280, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE climbed above the $0.130 resistance to enter a positive zone. The bulls were able to push the price above $0.1320. A high was formed at $0.1352 and the price is now correcting some gains. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.1198 swing low to the $0.1352 high. Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.130 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1315 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. If there is another increase, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1350 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1380 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.1420 level. A close above the $0.1420 resistance might send the price toward $0.1460. Any more gains might send the price toward $0.150. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.1550. Downside Break In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1350 level, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.1310 level and the trend line. The next major support is near the $0.1275 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.1198 swing low to the $0.1352 high. The main support sits at $0.1235. If there is a downside break below the $0.1235 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.1220 level or even $0.120 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.1310 and $0.1275. Major Resistance Levels – $0.1350 and $0.1380.
Data from CoinGlass shows bitcoin is down more than 22% so far in the fourth quarter, making 2025 one of the weakest year-end periods outside of major bear markets.
In the wake of a significant shift in crypto regulation spurred by the new White House administration under President Donald Trump, lawmakers are working on a fresh tax framework aimed at providing clarity and a safe harbor for certain transactions involving stablecoins. Proposed Crypto Tax Framework Representatives Max Miller from Ohio and Steven Horsford from Nevada have drafted a preliminary proposal that seeks to align the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies with that of traditional securities. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the draft consists of a blend of policy objectives and bill language not yet formally approved. Related Reading: Pundit Shares Why XRP Will Become Expensive And A $1,000 Price Tag Is Possible One of the key features of this draft legislation is its aim to exempt capital gains tax for transactions involving regulated stablecoins. Specifically, the proposal proposes to shield transactions that consistently maintain a value between $0.99 and $1.01 from taxation. However, this exemption is limited to transactions under $200, and the final text may modify which tokens will qualify for this safe harbor, as advised by aides to both congressmen. The proposal also attempts to establish safe harbors for rewards earned through activities like staking, which involves verifying blockchain transactions. Representative Miller emphasized that “America’s tax code has failed to keep pace with modern financial technology.” He described the bipartisan bill as a means to inject clarity, fairness, and common sense into the taxation of digital assets. The proposed draft also addresses the taxation of rewards earned through staking and mining cryptocurrencies, which involves verifying transactions within blockchain networks. Aligning Digital Assets With Securities Tax Regime Under guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued during the Biden administration, rewards obtained from staking are taxed at the time of receipt. Republican lawmakers have voiced concerns regarding this approach, arguing that it taxes assets before owners realize a gain. Conversely, Democrats maintain that these rewards should be classified as compensation and taxed upon receipt. To navigate this divide, Miller and Horsford aim to find a compromise, allowing taxpayers to defer tax on rewards for up to five years. After this period, the rewards would be taxed as income based on their fair market value. Pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis, who recently announced that she will not be running for re-election next year, had previously introduced crypto tax legislation that would leave such rewards untaxed until they are sold. This legislation would align more closely with industry preferences. Related Reading: Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Speculation With ‘Green Dots’ Signal Additionally, the draft aims to bring digital assets under the same tax regime that governs securities and, in some cases, commodities transactions. It proposes to include cryptocurrencies in capital gains tax exemptions for foreign investors trading securities through US-based intermediaries like brokers or exchanges. Furthermore, the plan would permit cryptocurrency traders to utilize mark-to-market accounting, allowing them to recognize unrealized gains and losses based on fair market value at the end of each year. The proposed legislation also seeks to impose restrictions on deducting losses from wash trades for digital assets and “close existing loopholes” that facilitate transactions designed to lock in cryptocurrency gains while postponing the associated tax liability. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
A declining hash rate may signal a potential Bitcoin price rebound, as historical trends suggest improved performance following such drops.
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Trading volume surged to 721 million tokens, indicating active repositioning rather than thin price movement.
CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham says Monday was her last day at the regulator, with Michael Selig being officially sworn in to chair the agency.
Price action remained contained within a relatively tight range, with total volatility of about 2.7%, reflecting indecision rather than capitulation.
Ghana said it will explore asset-backed digital settlement instruments in 2026, such as gold-backed stablecoins.
XRP price started a decent increase above $1.920. The price is now correcting gains and might struggle to stay in a positive zone. XRP price started a downside correction and tested the $1.880 zone. The price is now trading below $1.90 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel or a possible bullish flag pattern forming with resistance at $1.9250 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears $1.950. XRP Price Fails At Resistance XRP price started a downside correction from the $1.950 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below the $1.920 and $1.90 levels to enter a consolidation phase. The price even dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.770 swing low to the $1.9578 high. However, there is a declining channel or a possible bullish flag pattern forming with resistance at $1.9250 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $1.90 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.90 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.920 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.950. A clear move above the $1.950 resistance might send the price toward the $2.00 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.050 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.120. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $1.920 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.8650 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.770 swing low to the $1.9578 high. The next major support is near the $1.8420 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.8420 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.8150. The next major support sits near the $1.770 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.720. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.8650 and $1.8420. Major Resistance Levels – $1.920 and $1.950.
Bitcoin’s recent bounce may look like a sign of renewed strength, but the price action tells a more deceptive story. With downside liquidity still thin and support holding firm, the market appears primed for a move that draws in eager bulls rather than rewarding them. This rally could be less about recovery and more about setting the stage for maximum pain when sentiment flips. Aligning The Mid- And Long-Term Bitcoin Outlook During an in-depth technical and psychological analysis, Mr. Wall Street explained that his broader outlook on Bitcoin had already been clarified a week earlier, after some confusion around his mid and long-term stance. With those time horizons now clearly defined, he turned his focus to the short-term picture, outlining current market behavior. Related Reading: Bitcoin In Standby Mode: Weekend Ranges Rule Before Holiday ‘Chop’ He reiterated that while his mid-term bias on Bitcoin remains bearish, the short-term structure has turned bullish. The reason centered on insufficient downside liquidity to justify market makers initiating the next major leg lower. This imbalance supported the case for a temporary relief move to the upside. Thus, Mr. Wall Street placed long positions around the Value Area Low between $80,000 and $84,000 on a bounce that could later evolve into a bull trap. Shortly after, Bitcoin dipped and successfully retested the $84,000 level, which aligns with the weekly MA100, following several deceptive upside moves. As a result, his long orders were filled as planned, leaving him holding a position from $84,550. The analyst noted that he plans to exit only in the $98,000–$104,000 zone, where a Fair Value Gap converges with heavy liquidity, making it an ideal area to take profit. Being In Longs Doesn’t Change The Macro Bearish Thesis Mr. Wall Street clarified that holding long positions does not signal a bullish shift on Bitcoin. The broader outlook remains bearish, with expectations for the next major downside move toward the $64,000–$70,000 region. In the short term, Bitcoin is sitting at strong support while downside liquidity is limited, which reduces the probability of an immediate continuation lower. Related Reading: Citi Analysts Project Bitcoin Price Could Reach $189,000 Next Year In Bullish Scenario A more logical scenario involves market makers engineering a bullish move to attract retail participation. As late buyers enter long positions, they gradually become exit liquidity, setting the stage for a larger downside move once sufficient liquidity is built. He also mentioned the $68,000–$74,000 zone had become too widely anticipated to function as a true “maximum pain” area capable of resetting market structure. For that reason, the downside target was revised lower to the $64,000–$70,000 range, with expectations that this zone could be reached in late Q1 or early Q2 of 2026. This level represents an initial major target rather than the final bottom. Recent price action was highlighted as a clear example of these dynamics. Bitcoin’s rapid move from $87,000 to $90,000, followed by a sharp drop to $85,000 within hours, resulted in widespread liquidations. Many traders chased the upside and were quickly trapped, and fake moves in both directions are likely to continue as liquidity is built ahead of a larger move lower. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin perpetual open interest climbed to 310,000 BTC while funding rates doubled, signaling bullish positioning for the year-end.
Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $2,980. ETH is now consolidating and faces a key barrier near the $3,080 level. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $3,000 zone. The price is trading above $2,980 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a rising channel forming with support at $2,975 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above the $3,080 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Important Resistance Ethereum price started a decent increase above $2,880, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to surpass the $2,920 and $2,950 resistance levels to enter a positive zone. The bulls pushed the price above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,175 swing high to the $2,775 low. The price even spiked above the $3,050 resistance zone. However, the bears remained active near $3,080. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,980 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a rising channel forming with support at $2,975 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If there is another upward move, the price could face resistance near the $3,050 level. The first key resistance is near the $3,080 level and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,175 swing high to the $2,775 low. The next major resistance is near the $3,150 level. A clear move above the $3,150 resistance might send the price toward the $3,220 resistance. An upside break above the $3,220 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,250 resistance zone or even $3,265 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,080 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,980 level and the trend line. The first major support sits near the $2,915 zone. A clear move below the $2,915 support might push the price toward the $2,840 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,800 region. The next key support sits at $2,775. 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 below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,915 Major Resistance Level – $3,080
BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF has featured on the $13.5 trillion asset manager's homepage, representing one of three major investment themes as the market heads into 2026.
XRP enters the final days of 2025 trading in a narrow and tense range, with market participants split between expectations of a rebound and concerns over a deeper breakdown. Related Reading: Bitcoin Feels The Weight Of Quantum Risk Concerns, Industry Leaders Warn After a volatile year that included sharp rallies, extended pullbacks, and growing institutional participation, the token is now hovering near levels that have repeatedly defined sentiment. Price action around the $1.8–$2.0 zone has become the focal point, as traders assess the long-term prospects. XRP's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview XRP’s Technical Structure Tests Trader Conviction From a technical perspective, XRP remains under pressure despite holding above its key support level. The $1.87 level has been tested multiple times in recent weeks, with each bounce showing reduced momentum. Analysts note that repeated defenses of the same zone often weaken its reliability. A confirmed daily close below $1.6 is widely viewed as a critical downside trigger. Below that area, the chart structure offers limited historical support, opening the door to faster declines toward $1.2 or even the psychological $1.0 level. Similarly, Momentum indicators are mixed rather than decisively bearish. Short-term optimism has been fueled by a TD Sequential buy signal within the current $1.9 area, a pattern that has historically preceded relief rallies. However, XRP continues to trade below major moving averages, keeping the broader trend tilted to the downside unless resistance near $2.5 is reclaimed. Fundamentals and Institutional Signals Offer Contrast While price action remains fragile, developments around Ripple continue to shape longer-term narratives. Institutional exposure through U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded products has grown steadily, with assets under management exceeding $1 billion. Ripple’s regulatory positioning has also evolved. CEO Brad Garlinghouse has publicly dismissed claims of price manipulation, pointing to XRP’s deep liquidity and broad market participation. The company’s move to seek approval for a federally regulated national trust bank further signals a strategy focused on operating within established financial frameworks, rather than operating outside of them. Cross-Chain Speculation and Market Sentiment Speculation has added another layer of intrigue. Comments from Charles Hoskinson have reignited discussions about potential collaboration between XRP-related ecosystems and Cardano, particularly in the areas of decentralized finance and privacy-focused infrastructure. While no formal partnership has been confirmed, the dialogue reflects growing interest in interoperability beyond the XRP Ledger itself, highlighting broader discussions around XRP’s potential role within global financial infrastructure. Related Reading: Pundit Shares Why XRP Will Become Expensive And A $1,000 Price Tag Is Possible XRP remains caught between improving fundamentals and unresolved technical pressure. Traders are watching closely to see whether the current consolidation resolves into a breakout above $2 or a breakdown below long-defended support. Cover image from ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview
Matador's capital raise approval could enhance its Bitcoin strategy, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor confidence in crypto assets.
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