Traders slash chances of a December cut to 33% as the Fed loses a key data point ahead of its final 2025 meeting.
The DeFi Education Fund estimated that decentralized finance technology could potentially save people up to $30 billion annually by reducing remittance costs.
XRP is under renewed pressure as the broader market downturn drags its profitability metrics back to levels last seen during Donald Trump’s November 2024 re-election. Glassnode data shows that only 58.5% of XRP’s circulating supply is now in profit. That is the weakest reading since late November 2024, when the token hovered around $0.53. Even […]
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The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority took the opening steps toward shepherding a potential $100 million private-sector bitcoin bond.
The 21shares Solana exchange-traded fund (TSOL) debuted with over $100 million in assets under management, signaling investor interest.
Alfred's investment signals confidence in Strive's growth potential, potentially influencing market perceptions and future investor interest.
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Onchain lending drove crypto-collateralized debt to a new peak in last quarter, but the leverage underpinning the market is now better collateralized than during the previous cycle.
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CEA Industries previously raised $500 million through a private placement to buy BNB as its primary treasury reserve asset.
Libra-linked wallets quietly pulled roughly $4 million from a failing memecoin and used part of their stash to pile into Solana, according to on-chain tracking and news reports. Related Reading: Crypto Carnage Continues — Tom Lee Exposes What’s Really Going On The move comes amid fraud probes and renewed scrutiny of the token’s launch, which earlier this year saw large withdrawals that rocked investor confidence and drew legal attention. Wallets Rotate Funds Into Solana Based on on-chain data, two addresses tied to the Libra project — labeled “Libra Deployer (Defcy)” and “Libra Wallet (61yKS)” — bought about $61.5 million worth of SOL at an average price near $135. Before these purchases, the same addresses reportedly held roughly $57 million in USDC, enabling a quick rotation from stablecoin holdings into a major Layer-1 token. Blockchain analysts flagged the activity after tracing a string of transfers that drained the last remaining liquidity from the token’s market. The withdrawals of nearly $4 million followed earlier large cash-outs tied to the coin’s creators that investigators say removed as much as $99 million from circulation at the token’s launch. That wave of exits and the token’s sudden collapse prompted several probes in Argentina and the US. What The Purchases Mean For Markets Market watchers said the swap into SOL is notable because it moves money from a controversial, politically linked memecoin into a mainstream crypto asset. Meanwhile, the political angle has not faded. The Libra token’s launch drew attention after Argentine President Javier Milei publicly promoted the coin and then tried to distance himself as losses mounted. The broader pattern of meme tokens tied to politicians has raised fresh worries about transparency and investor protection, with some lawmakers and regulators taking a closer look. Legal And Control Questions Remain Reports have asked who finally controls the wallets now and whether authorities can freeze the new SOL holdings. Fraud investigations are active, but on-chain moves show the addresses retained control long enough to shift assets across chains. Related Reading: From Dotcom To Crypto: Veteran Analyst Says The Bull Run Isn’t Over That gap between probe announcements and actual seizure powers has prompted calls for faster cross-border coordination in crypto enforcement. The episode adds to a string of high-profile memecoin blowups tied to public figures. Analysts say these events underline the danger for everyday investors who pile into tokens after a celebrity mention or viral hype. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin is quietly walking its way down the liquidity staircase, and the next solid step sits around $85,000. That number is not coming from a Fibonacci retracement, a moving average crossover, or any other technical analysis ‘gold standard.’ It comes from my simple grid of horizontal bands, grounded in factors that actually move markets: order-book […]
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Bulls are struggling to hold Bitcoin price above the $90,000 level, but BTC and altcoin charts suggest new yearly lows are the most likely outcome for cryptocurrencies in the short term.
Cypherpunk Technologies acquires $18M in Zcash holdings, emphasizing its pivot to privacy-focused crypto and treasury strategies.
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The drop highlights the risks of heavy crypto exposure, potentially affecting investor confidence and stability in related sectors.
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Bitwise XRP ETF launch brings institutional-grade XRP access, expanding Bitwise's crypto ETF portfolio beyond Bitcoin offerings.
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Bitcoin slips below cost-basis levels as ETF outflows and weak spot activity signal bearish sentiment and cautious trader positioning.
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The timing of the interfaces aligns with Coinbase’s Dec. 17 event, where the exchange says it will unveil new products and business updates.
Aster introduces Machi Mode to reward users for liquidations, turning trading losses into a gamified leaderboard experience.
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ZKPs could become the backbone of a new era of trusted AI and digital identity, giving individuals and organizations a way to interact safely and transparently across platforms and borders, argues Evin McMullen, CEO and co-founder of Billions Network.
Cantor analysts lowered their price target for Bullish shares to $56 from $59, though maintained their overweight rating.
For more than a decade, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has, for one reason or another, stood apart from the rest of the blockchain industry. Built in 2012, long before the rise of modern DeFi, it embraced a minimalist design of fast settlement, deterministic consensus, and no economic incentives for validators. That architecture helped XRPL grow […]
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Bitcoin has spent the past several weeks trapped in a persistent decline, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars from its market value and reversing nearly a year’s worth of gains. The pullback has pushed the price far below its October all-time high of $126,000 and has dragged sentiment with it as traders search for answers. A detailed breakdown shared by crypto analyst Tracy Shuchart offers the clearest picture yet of why this downturn has been so aggressive. Her analysis points to a failure not driven by a single factor but by several interconnected forces that broke simultaneously and created the conditions for a cascading crash. This presents the possibility of Bitcoin extending its crash to as low as $80,000. Breakdown Of The Macro Story That Sent Bitcoin To $126,000 According to Tracy Shuchart, Bitcoin’s climb from $40,000 to $126,000 was powered based on one dominant theory: a Federal Reserve easing cycle combined with a wave of institutional participation through spot ETFs. Related Reading: 4 Bitcoin Indicators That Led To Market Rallies In The Last 2 Years Have Returned Traders priced in a supportive macro backdrop where rate cuts were all but guaranteed, liquidity would expand, and institutions would steadily absorb supply. However, once the Federal Reserve reversed course, the foundation of that theory collapsed. Expectations for December rate cuts fell from 90% to 40%. Real yields on short-term Treasuries stayed elevated above 5%, and the strong-dollar environment returned. With the macro assumption gone, Bitcoin’s valuation near all-time highs became difficult to justify. Institutions that had accumulated through Spot ETFs quickly reduced exposure, producing more than $1.1 billion in outflows within days. This wasn’t panic selling but a systematic rebalancing by portfolio managers who no longer believed the macro thesis. This change in macro expectations effectively removed the first layer of support that had been holding Bitcoin above six-figure levels. The second layer of the decline came from the behavior of long-term holders. Wallets that accumulated bitcoin between $40,000 and $80,000 began distributing aggressively once volatility returned. They offloaded roughly 815,000 Bitcoin in thirty days, locking in substantial profits. Is $80,000 Next For Bitcoin? Shuchart’s argument is based on the notion that the ongoing decline persists because the market has now reached a point where natural buyers have vanished. Institutions are rebalancing away from risk, long-term holders are waiting for deeper discounts, and retail traders have retreated. Until there’s new demand, Bitcoin’s price will continue drifting lower. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Just Flashed A Death Cross, But It’s Not What You Think “Now the market is repricing based on reality: high real yields, no Fed easing, strong dollar environment,” the analyst said. For a bottom to form, three conditions must be met. Leverage must be completely flushed out of the system, long-term holders need to stop selling and begin accumulating again, and real capital must find the price attractive enough. As it stands, Bitcoin is still trading above the $90,000 price level. However, recent price action saw it briefly slip below that threshold on November 18, touching lows near $89,000 before recovering. That move shows that the downtrend is already probing for lower support in the $80,000 zone. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $91,080. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
A new Bitcoin model shows long-term returns remain in the 300% range regardless of an investors’ entry price. Will shifting global liquidity change the outcome this time?
Pi Network’s native token, PI, is gaining short-term traction as buyers return after a muted week of consolidation. Over the past 24 hours, the Pi price has pushed higher, holding above its key intraday support and showing fresh signs of accumulation. While the move isn’t explosive, it stands out during a period when several altcoins …
After a rare spot of outperformance on Tuesday, bitcoin has resumed sliding, with one analyst eyeing $84,000–$86,000 as potential local bottom.
Technical breakdown gains momentum as institutional selling accelerates through overnight session.
Grayscale's move to launch an XRP ETF could enhance mainstream adoption and regulatory acceptance of cryptocurrency investments.
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Bullish posted record revenue and profit in the third quarter, but the strong results failed to sway investors, with the company’s share price continuing to decline.
Polymarket gives 50% odds of Bitcoin hitting $85K in November as BTC falls below $90K amid broader market weakness.
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Transaction fees currently contribute approximately $300,000 per day to miner revenue, comprising less than 1% of total miner income.