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The planets are lining up for some market-beating performances.

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have obviously led the market higher over the past couple of years, and by extension, helped the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite to outperform other market indexes. Indeed, AI stocks' performances almost seem to have come at everything else's expense. There's only so much investment capital to go around, after all.

With the artificial intelligence rally getting a bit long in the tooth though -- with talk of an AI bubble on the verge of popping -- it might be wise to start positioning for a rotation out of the market's most-loved technology darlings and into something more traditionally blue chippy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average would be a great place to start that search.

Here's a closer look at three Dow stocks that could soar in 2026, and then keep soaring after that.

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1. Walmart
It seems strange to suggest Walmart (WMT 1.67%) shares are capable of soaring. Although the stock certainly has its bullish moments, there's still only so much growth that can be achieved by selling basic consumer goods through a network of brick-and-mortar retail stores. And to be fair, Walmart's version of soaring isn't quite what it would be with names like Nvidia or IonQ.

Still, given the relatively less risk and volatility Walmart brings to the table, this stock should perform surprisingly well in the year ahead for a couple of reasons.

One of those reasons was just underscored with the release of the company's fiscal third-quarter numbers. Revenue grew 5.8% year over year to $179.5 billion versus expectations of $177.4 billion for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, which ended Oct. 31, 2025. Adjusted earnings of $0.62 per share topped estimates of $0.60. Same-store sales within the United States (where Walmart does about two-thirds of its business) improved by 4.5% versus a tough year-earlier comparison of 5.3%.

Were it just this one quarter it might be chalked up as a stroke of luck. It's not just this one quarter, though. This sort of growth and outperformance has been the norm for the better part of the past few years. It's a sign that the retailer's pricing, positioning, and perks are all resonating with consumers of all income demographics. Other similar retailers can't claim the same.

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As for the other reason Walmart shares are set to rally in 2026 and beyond, despite the company's persistently impressive performance of late, the stock hasn't exactly reflected this. Even with the recent post-earnings leap shares are still only barely above their February peak. There's plenty of room to tack on more gains from here.

2. Boeing
It's been downright agonizing to be a Boeing (BA +0.18%) shareholder since 2019. Just when it looks like the company's finally going to shake off all the misery that its new (and lauded) 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner jets have caused, a new problem seems to surface, upending the stock. Shares are currently trading right about where they were in the middle of 2017, in fact. Consistent net losses during this stretch certainly haven't helped either.

The funny thing is, despite all the company's plane-design woes, airlines continue to order more and more of them. As of the end of the third quarter Boeing's production backlog stood at record-breaking $635 billion worth of orders.

Data source: The Boeing Co. Chart by author.

Most of these orders can be canceled, for the record. But most of them won't be, given that the average age of jetliners still in active use today is just under a record-breaking 15 years (according to the International Air Transport Association). More and more of these planes are going to need to be replaced in the foreseeable future. Indeed, Boeing expects the airline industry to take delivery of 43,600 new planes between now and 2044 just to keep up with the growing demand for air travel. For perspective, there are only a little more than 27,000 jetliners currently in airlines' active fleets.

The year ahead may be the year the industry as well as investors are finally forced to connect these dots and start pricing this bigger picture into Boeing's shares.

3. Apple
Finally, add Apple (AAPL +1.78%) to your list of Dow stocks that could soar in 2026 and beyond.

It's not been a bad performer this year. In fact, Apple shares recently hit a record high.

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There's no denying, however, the stock's been held back by the company's botched entry into the consumer-facing artificial intelligence (AI) space; Apple Intelligence just wasn't ready for deployment when it became available in October last year. Neither was the updated version of its AI-powered digital assistant Siri.

Disappointing AI software, of course, negates the need for Apple's newest AI-capable hardware than can use it, which is why iPhone revenue only improved about 4% over the course of the past four reported quarters.

One has to assume, however, the company's going to make sure it gets it right the next time around, particularly with the rerelease of an updated Siri slated for sometime early in the coming year. This will also give consumers more time to warm up to the idea of onboard artificial intelligence tools, as well as give the company a chance to develop and introduce a cheaper version of the AI-capable iPhone 17 that launched in September.

Meanwhile, iPhone owners' devices continue to age, moving them closer to an eventual upgrade. UBS reported in March that the average age of an iPhone outside of China was a sky-high 37 months, pushing the limit of how long these customers will postpone the purchase of a new one.

In other words, several bullish forces are likely to converge in 2026.

The only matter that might give you pause here is the stock's recent run-up. We may be due for a small pullback, particularly if most other AI technology stocks take a corrective tumble. That could drag AAPL shares lower, too.

Just don't get be too stingy. When Apple's firing on all cylinders, the stock doesn't remain on sale for too long.

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The company's structural cost advantage positions it to be the biggest AI winner.

While investors are looking for who will be the big chip winner in artificial intelligence (AI), that's actually just half the battle. Nvidia (NVDA 1.06%) currently dominates the market with its graphics processing units (GPUs), while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 1.09%) has been trying to gain traction in the GPU space and cut into its lead. At the same time, Broadcom (AVGO 1.91%) has been helping companies develop their own custom ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits) for AI workloads.

However, as compute efficiency becomes more important, the company best positioned for this environment isn't a pure-play chip company; it's Alphabet (GOOGL +3.50%) (GOOG +3.33%). Let's look at why the company could be poised to be the big winner in the next phase of AI compute.

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Vertical integration will win out
The biggest bottleneck in the world of AI isn't currently a lack of chips; it's a lack of power. That's why compute efficiency is becoming so important. GPUs are great at quickly processing a boatload of data, but they are also energy-hungry. That's justifiable during the training phase of AI, as this is more of a one-time cost. However, as the shift gradually turns to inference, which is an ongoing expense needed to run these large language models (LLMs), compute efficiency becomes much more important.

This is where Alphabet has a big edge. The company has spent more than a decade developing its own custom AI chips designed specifically for its TensorFlow framework. While Broadcom helped and is winning business with other customers, Alphabet's internal efforts should not be overlooked. As companies begin to bring on their own Broadcom-based ASICs, they simply are not going to be able to match Alphabet's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which are now in their seventh generation.

The big advantage of Alphabet's TPUs is that they are optimized for Alphabet's cloud computing infrastructure and workloads. This not only helps improve performance, but it also makes its chips more energy efficient, consuming less power. This is a big cost advantage, which should only widen as inference becomes more and more important.

Meanwhile, Alphabet is not selling its TPUs to customers. Instead, for customers to get access to them, they need to run their workloads on Google Cloud. This increases its growth prospects, as it allows it to now capture multiple revenue opportunities within AI.

Also not to be overlooked is the fact that Alphabet is using TPUs to power its own internal AI workloads. By using its own custom chips, Alphabet has a cost advantage in developing and training its Gemini AI model. It also has a cost advantage when running inference for its models, which gives it a structural edge over competitors such as OpenAI and Perplexity AI, which mostly rely on more expensive and power-hungry GPUs.

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The next stage
As the next stage of AI evolves, Alphabet's vertical integration should put it in a prime position to be the biggest winner. No other company has as complete an AI tech stack as it does. Its recently released Gemini 3 foundation model has garnered widespread praise, with analysts at D.A. Davidson saying it has "capabilities that in certain areas far exceed what we've typically come to expect from this generation of frontier models."

Meanwhile, Nvidia's recent investment spree in its own customers can be traced back to news that OpenAI was starting to test TPUs for its workloads. According to The Wall Street Journal, after that news came out, Nvidia rushed back to strike a deal with OpenAI and make an investment in the AI model start-up. That reaction shows the respect Nvidia has for Alphabet's TPUs.

Alphabet also has top software platforms, such as Vertex AI, to help customers create their own AI models and apps based on its Gemini model, and even its own massive fiber network, to reduce latency. Its pending acquisition of leading cloud security company Wiz will only add to its AI tech stack.

Given this, if I could only bet on one AI stock over the long term, I'd choose Alphabet.

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, Nov. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO-X IMAGING LTD (“Nanox” or the “Company”, Nasdaq: NNOX), an innovative medical imaging technology company, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a single institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 3,826,530 ordinary shares (“Common Stock”) in a registered direct offering. The offering is expected to result in gross proceeds of approximately $15 million, before deducting offering expenses. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about November 25, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

“This successful capital raise further strengthens our balance sheet and accelerates our key growth initiatives including advancing the Company’s technologies, expanding our market presence, and enhancing our AI infrastructure,” said Erez Meltzer, Chief Executive Officer of Nanox. “As we scale deployments and expand our capabilities, we expect these efforts to reinforce our growth trajectory while advancing our mission to make high-quality medical imaging more accessible worldwide.”

Titan Partners Group, a division of American Capital Partners, is acting as the sole placement agent for the offering.

This offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-271688) that was filed by Nanox with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and became effective on May 5, 2023, as amended. The proposed offering of these securities is being made only by means of a prospectus and a related prospectus supplement describing the terms of the offering, which will be filed with the SEC and, once filed, will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, when available, electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, from Titan Partners Group LLC, a division of American Capital Partners, LLC, 4 World Trade Center, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10007, or by telephone at 929-833-1246, or by email at [email protected].

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities or any other securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of these securities or any other securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Nano-X Imaging Ltd.

Nanox (NASDAQ: NNOX) is focused on driving the world’s transition to preventive health care by bringing a full solution of affordable medical imaging technologies based on advanced AI and proprietary digital X-ray source.

Nanox's vision encompasses expanding the reach of Nanox technology both within and beyond hospital settings, providing a seamless end-to-end solution from scan to diagnosis, leveraging AI to enhance the efficiency of routine medical imaging technology and processes, in order to improve early detection and treatment and maintaining a clinically driven approach. The Nanox ecosystem includes Nanox.ARC – a multi-source digital tomosynthesis system that is cost-effective and user-friendly; Nanox.AI LTD – an AI-based suite of algorithms that augment the readings of routine CT imaging to highlight early signs often related to chronic diseases; Nanox.CLOUD – a cloud-based software platform that manages and stores data collected by Nanox devices, and provides users with tools for in-depth imaging analysis; Nanox.MARKETPLACE – a proprietary decentralized marketplace through Nanox’s subsidiary, USARAD Holdings Inc., that provides remote access to radiology and cardiology experts, and a comprehensive teleradiology services platform. By improving early detection and treatment, Nanox aims to enhance better health outcomes worldwide. For more information, please visit www.nanox.vision.

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For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause Nanox’s actual results to differ from those contained in the Forward-Looking Statements, see the section titled “Risk Factors” in Nanox’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, and subsequent filings with the SEC. The reader should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included in this press release. Except as required by law, Nanox undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in the Company’s expectations.

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SummaryIncome ETFs in different shapes and sizes, with different characteristics.Some are riskier than others, some more diversified, some should perform particularly well when rates rise, and vice versa.Some are well-rounded choices, with no significant downsides, lots of benefits.A quick look at three such ETFs follows.Black Friday Sale 2025: Get 20% Off patpitchaya/iStock via Getty Images

In this article, I'll be giving a quick rundown of three strong, well-rounded ETFs. These all have solid yields and performance track-records, lots of advantages, fewer significant disadvantages.

The first is the Amplify CWP Enhanced

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Saylor dismisses 41% MSTR stock decline, highlighting $6.1 billion unrealized profit on 649,870 Bitcoin holdings amid market turmoil.Calls dividend obligations "rounding error" at one basis point of daily Bitcoin volume, claims 70-year capital runway available.Rejects index exclusion warnings as "alarmist," insists four-year minimum investment horizon required for digital asset success.As Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) stocks plummet below net asset values and competitors liquidate holdings, MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor struck a defiant tone in a recent media interview.

He framed market volatility as an opportunity rather than a crisis.

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“If Bitcoin wasn’t volatile, it probably wouldn’t be high performance,” Saylor argued, comparing the challenge to harnessing energy: “There are those people that run from the fires and then there’s people that put the fire in the automobile or the jet airplane.”

Addressing investor concerns, Saylor insisted that both Bitcoin and MSTR equity holders must maintain a minimum four-year investment horizon, with 10 years the “right time frame.”He firmly rejected liquidation fears. He noted that MicroStrategy’s dividend obligations represent merely “one of one basis point” of daily Bitcoin trading volume. He called this essentially “a rounding error.”

Saylor also dismissed warnings about potential exclusion from major indices like MSCI or NASDAQ 100 as “alarmist.” He argued that such decisions are ultimately irrelevant. “The free market is going to allocate capital and it will adjust.”

The timing of Saylor’s comments is notable as major DAT competitors face mounting pressure. While firms like FG Nexus and BitMine struggle with billions in unrealized losses and forced asset sales, MicroStrategy continues its aggressive accumulation strategy, having purchased $830 million worth of Bitcoin just this week.

“We have capital for the next 70 years,” Saylor assured, even with zero Bitcoin appreciation. He characterized the current turmoil as “noise” that “will eventually pass,” maintaining his conviction even as other DAT companies scramble to manage losses and reassure investors.

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Key Takeaways
Why is Ethereum at a critical point right now?
Because ETH is sitting on its final major support, and losing it could open a deeper gap.

Why are whales buying while ETFs outflow?
Because big players see value at current prices.

Ethereum’s latest dip hasn’t scared off the big wallets. If anything, it’s attracting them!

A Bitmine-linked address has bought millions in Ethereum [ETH], even as analysts warn the asset is now resting on its final major support before a steep air pocket.

And then there’s Tom Lee, whose valuation model now says ETH could be worth anywhere between $12,000 and $62,500 – a range so wide it almost feels like he’s trying to keep everyone happy.

What comes next won’t just test Ethereum’s price levels, but its believers.

These numbers have everyone talking
Tom Lee has put out new numbers on the table for Ethereum, and they’re impossible to ignore. The spread between them is so wide it almost feels like a stress test for everyone’s belief.

His model places ETH’s “fair value” at around $12,000 if it simply tracks its long-term ETH/BTC average. If the market ever reverts to the 2021 ratio, that number jumps to $21,800.

And in the most optimistic scenario — where Ethereum becomes core settlement infrastructure — the estimate shoots up to $62,500.

Source: X

All of this sits uncomfortably beside today’s price of roughly $2,800.

Whales love the fear!
A Bitmine-linked wallet just made a big buy, buying 21,537 ETH (about $59.17 million) at roughly $2,750 while retail traders were panic-selling the dip.

It’s similar to the MicroStrategy-style accumulation we’ve seen in Bitcoin [BTC], but this time for Ethereum.

Source: X

Even though social feeds are full of breakdown fears, whale activity will not flinch!

Aggregated OI is holding steady around $15.46B, so there’s no panic. There’s been no big leverage flush, no wave of forced liquidations, and no rush for the exits.

If traders were truly scared, OI would have dropped sharply, but it hasn’t. Funding is slightly positive at 0.0053, so traders are leaning long without being overly aggressive.

Source: Coinalyze

This often appears when the market is stabilizing after a move down. The market may look shaky, but strong hands are stepping in.

ETF flows flip negative
According to the latest SoSoValue weekly data, ETH ETFs have now recorded roughly $500 million in net outflows, making that one of the biggest pullbacks in months.

At the same time, total net assets have slipped from their recent highs, so ETF investors are reducing exposure rather than adding to it.

Source: SoSoValue

What makes this interesting is that while ETF flows are turning negative, large players are buying millions in spot ETH.

On one hand, regulated ETF investors are stepping back, likely reacting to price weakness and macro factors. On the other, whales buying directly from the market don’t seem to care!

Last support standing

What makes this moment even more serious is the candle behavior. Sellers are showing real strength, and rising volume proves it. Price is weakening exactly where it can’t afford to.

But sentiment doesn’t match the chart. Whales are buying. Crowd psychology is turning bullish. ETF outflows and spot accumulation are pointing in different directions.

Source: X

It’s a strange mix, and that’s the problem — the feelings are positive, but the structure is not. If ETH loses this level, the next support isn’t “slightly lower.” It’s much lower.

This is the cliff.

What happens next?
If this support holds, everything changes. Whale accumulation starts to look smart, Bitmine’s dip-buying becomes a sign, and those long-term fair value models suddenly feel a lot more believable.

But if this level breaks… ETF outflows, weakening structure, and the huge gap below price start to matter very quickly. There’s not much support underneath. Just empty space.

The next move decides everything.

Sunrise will go live as Solana’s new day-one listing platform, giving major assets a direct path to launch with ready liquidity.

Summary

Sunrise creates a single route for new assets to launch on Solana with day-one liquidity.
Monad’s MON is the first token supported, with trading live today.
The platform uses Wormhole’s NTT framework to streamline cross-chain movement.

Wormhole Labs has introduced Sunrise, a Solana-native listing gateway that lets major new assets launch on Solana with immediate day-one liquidity, starting with Monad’s MON token.

Announced on Nov. 23, Sunrise is a dedicated liquidity route for new assets entering Solana.

Solana gets a new gateway for day-one listings
The platform builds on Wormhole’s (W) Native Token Transfer framework, allowing assets issued on external chains to arrive on Solana (SOL) without wrapped tokens, multi-bridge flows, or fragmented liquidity.

Introducing Solana’s new one-day listing platform.

The new way major assets list and become tradable on @Solana with deep liquidity on day one.

On Monday, MON becomes tradable natively across Solana DeFi.

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— Sunrise (@Sunrise_DeFi) November 23, 2025

Sunrise is designed as a “day-one listing platform,” matching Solana’s need for a unified entry point where new tokens can become tradable across decentralized exchanges within hours.

Sunrise noted that assets can now “arrive on Solana immediately with ready and liquid markets,” positioning the platform as the standard path for future major listings.

The rollout coincides with Monad’s mainnet activation on Monday, Nov. 24. MON will become the first asset supported by Sunrise, enabling users to deposit MON from Monad to Solana and begin trading it against USDC, SOL, and other Solana assets on day one. 

How Sunrise works and its role in Solana DeFi
Historically, many major launches often occurred on other chains first, pulling capital away from Solana and delaying liquidity formation. Solana users can now access new assets without leaving the ecosystem thanks to Sunrise.

The platform abstracts cross-chain flows so issuers can push tokens into Solana with a single action, while liquidity providers can seed pools in advance. Instead of using wrapped representations, tokens enter Solana natively through NTT, making trading and integration with current DeFi apps easier.

Early users can interact through the Sunrise dashboard or integrated tools such as Orb, which offers direct swaps and portfolio views. Sunrise will support a range of incoming assets, including layer-2 tokens, institutional assets, commodities, and tokenised equities.

If adoption grows, Sunrise could enhance Solana’s position as a liquidity hub. A standardized listing pathway lowers barriers for new projects and establishes a predictable environment for liquidity migration from other chains,

It also expands Wormhole’s role as a cross-chain primitive supporting Solana’s throughput and low-fee advantages.

The XRP market has entered one of its most important weeks of the year as two major asset managers, Grayscale and Franklin Templeton, roll out their XRP exchange-traded funds.. Together, these launches are expected to inject fresh liquidity, strengthen institutional confidence, and shift XRP’s long-term price trajectory.

XRP is already reacting to the excitement. The token is trading around $2.08, up nearly 3% in 24 hours, outpacing Bitcoin’s gains.

The real spotlight, however, is on Franklin Templeton’s XRP ETF. With more than $1.5 trillion under management, the firm is known for conservative positioning and long-term planning. Experts say investors should expect a steady build-up rather than explosive early numbers, but the impact could be stronger than many anticipate.

According to one analyst, Franklin Templeton will likely start with a small undisclosed seed allocation, possibly only a few million dollars’ worth of XRP. Because of this, most of the first-day volume is expected to be pure net inflow from investors. The expert added that the ETF launch could mirror Bitwise’s opening, which recorded around $25 million in day-one volume.

How ETF Inflows Can Influence XRP PriceIf the projected inflows materialize, the Franklin Templeton ETF could acquire roughly 15 million XRP during its opening phase. An uptick of this scale often triggers price reactions across both the spot and ETF markets.

XRP closed Friday near $1.90. If Monday opens near $2.10, that twenty-cent jump in the underlying asset significantly increases the per-share value of ETFs holding 10 to 20 XRP per share. Sharp moves like this tend to attract more attention, fueling FOMO-driven momentum.

XRP’s Upside Isn’t Finished?Historically, altcoins drop faster and harder than Bitcoin, but this time XRP has held up better. XRP is preparing for a larger breakout from a long consolidation structure. Technical analysts argue that XRP’s multi-year symmetrical triangle has already broken to the upside, and the current pullback is part of a standard retest before a bigger move.

Several analysts remain confident in XRP’s long-term outlook. They predict XRP to eventually reach $27 to $67, with the broader cycle possibly landing somewhere between $40 and $70.

XRP is unlikely to move from $2 straight to $27, the price could rise in stages over time as ETF demand increases and institutional adoption expands.

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Bitcoin bounces back to $87,500 under 'fragile' market structure: analysts

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Quick Take
Bitcoin has recovered to around $87,500 in what analysts described as a “post-flush bounce.”
The market structure remains fragile, and bitcoin is expected to consolidate within a tight range of $85,000 to $90,000, analysts said.
Bitcoin is showing signs of recovery from the decline that triggered mass liquidations and sell-offs earlier this week.

According to The Block's bitcoin price page, the world's largest cryptocurrency is trading at $87,645, up 1.8% in the past 24 hours. On Friday, bitcoin had fallen to around $81,000.

Other cryptocurrencies have also rebounded. Ether is up 0.5% to $2,834, XRP is up 2.65% to $2.09, and Solana gained 2.5% to $133. The entire crypto market is up 1% in the past 24 hours.

Analysts characterized the price recovery as an immediate rebound from the lows seen earlier this week, but noted that the move lacks sustainable momentum.

"[BTC's current price] reads like a post-flush bounce: liquidity pockets shallow, flow fragmented, and bids probing for stability all while long-horizon holders are accumulating," said Vincent Liu, CIO at Kronos Research. "Expect consolidation with tight ranges around 85–90K, as liquidity is shallow and stops are being picked off."

Traders are still apprehensive. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is at 13, up slightly from 11 earlier this week but still in the "extreme fear" zone. 

"BTC is consolidating after its deepest correction of the cycle," said Rachael Lucas, crypto analyst at BTC Markets. "It's holding above $86K, which is constructive short term, but the structure remains fragile." 

Lucas noted that a sustained claim above $88,000 would confirm a bottoming process for bitcoin. Meanwhile, a failure to do so would risk the cryptocurrency falling to $80,000.

The BTC Markets analyst said short-term traders remain cautious and flow-driven, closely watching funding rates and liquidation levels for signs of stability. Long-term traders remain confident in bitcoin's structural demand and network fundamentals, Lucas said.

"For institutions, it's a rotation phase rather than an exit; ETF outflows reflect risk management, not abandonment," Lucas said. "The big picture still favors crypto as an asset class, but near-term volatility is the trade."

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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has responded to growing concerns and speculation following a recent slowdown in the network, pushing back against rumors that suggested the blockchain had suffered a major failure. Online discussions escalated quickly, prompting Hoskinson to release a verified “Myths vs Facts” incident report to clarify the situation.

According to Hoskinson, the Cardano mainnet never shut down, and its core protocol remained fully intact throughout the event. He urged the community to rely on verifiable facts instead of circulating unconfirmed claims, especially those alleging a chain rollback or that an AI-generated transaction crashed the network. This call for accuracy follows previous instances where Hoskinson had to address misinformation, including false statements about the Cardano treasury.

The official update explained that the issue stemmed from an edge case within the node implementation rather than any flaw in Cardano’s underlying protocol. Stake pool operators, engineers, and crypto exchanges detected the abnormal behavior in real time, enabling a rapid response that kept the network functioning securely despite temporary performance degradation. Teams released patched software within hours, preventing broader disruption.

Hoskinson also detailed how Cardano ecosystem contributors organized a joint incident unit as soon as the slowdown emerged. They coordinated a node update that allowed healthy nodes to outweigh invalid ones through standard Ouroboros consensus, preserving decentralization. This account contrasts with an earlier explanation from Intersect, which described a temporary divergence caused by a poisoned transaction. The latest information emphasized that no centralized rollback occurred, as updates were implemented voluntarily by independent operators.

Speculation that an AI teenager intentionally crashed the network was also dismissed. Authorities were notified solely as part of responsible disclosure procedures. Cardano typically uses bounty channels to handle suspicious activity before it reaches mainnet, and because these channels were bypassed, the event is being treated seriously.

Intersect has committed to conducting a full retrospective, noting that recovery procedures performed as intended and demonstrated Cardano’s ability to coordinate numerous independent operators under pressure.

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Crypto markets surged today as Bitcoin bounced sharply from extreme oversold conditions on the Relative Strength Index (RSI), signaling renewed short-term momentum across major digital assets. Bitcoin traded near $87,423, gaining over 3% from earlier lows after analysts, including Ali Martinez, highlighted that BTC had entered a deeply oversold zone—conditions that previously preceded quick recoveries in 2023 and March 2025. His shared Glassnode chart supported the claim, showing a repeated pattern of rebounds following similar RSI signals. The move also followed fresh comments from MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor, who reaffirmed the firm’s long-term confidence in Bitcoin.

The broader crypto market also showed strong upside momentum. According to CoinMarketCap, total market capitalization climbed nearly 3% to $2.97 trillion, with most top-20 cryptocurrencies posting daily gains. Ether, Solana, BNB, DOGE, ADA, and TRX all rebounded as selling pressure eased after several difficult weeks. However, XRP and ZEC stood out as top performers. XRP jumped over 7% to $2.07, while ZEC rallied nearly 20%, extending its massive 965% surge in 2025 and reinforcing its position as one of the strongest privacy-coin performers this year.

Part of today’s rally was driven by derivatives market liquidations. CoinGlass data showed roughly $218 million in liquidations over the last 24 hours, clearing overleveraged positions and helping price momentum recover. Despite this rebound, sentiment remains fragile: the Crypto Fear and Greed Index sits at 13, indicating extreme fear among traders.

Market analyst Ted Pillows noted that Bitcoin funding rates have turned negative even as the price rises, signaling aggressive short positions anticipating a pullback. His chart also highlighted declining open interest before a slight rebound, suggesting earlier liquidations wiped out crowded trades while fresh shorts attempt to re-enter. Pillows added that a short squeeze could push Bitcoin higher before any attempt to fill the CME gap.

Some analysts remain bullish, with attorney John Deaton predicting Bitcoin could still reach $110,000 before year-end. With shorts building and market structure resetting, today’s rebound appears fueled by oversold conditions and shifting derivatives dynamics—both of which could continue supporting upward price action if short traders become trapped.

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), launched by executive order on Donald Trump’s first day after reelection, has been unexpectedly dissolved ahead of its scheduled July 2026 mandate. According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the department’s responsibilities have now been absorbed into OPM, with Director Scott Kupor confirming that DOGE “doesn’t exist as a centralized entity.” Despite the shutdown, the DOGE meme coin tied to the initiative has surged more than 13% in the past 24 hours, trading at $0.00483, according to BeInCrypto.

DOGE was created to streamline bureaucracy and slash $6.5 trillion in federal spending, a bold goal that immediately captured public attention and drove Dogecoin prices up more than 10% when the initiative was first announced. Led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the department pushed aggressive cost-cutting efforts across agencies, making rapid personnel reductions and budget trims with minimal public transparency. While DOGE leadership claimed billions in savings, no verifiable evidence has confirmed substantial long-term reductions, raising concerns about the department’s true impact on federal efficiency.

Internal tensions reportedly grew earlier this year, particularly after Musk left Washington in May. By June, staff members were seen packing their offices and preparing for relocation as speculation mounted about the department’s future. Trump himself has recently spoken of DOGE in the past tense, signaling the official end of the project eight months earlier than planned.

Some former DOGE employees now worry about potential legal scrutiny tied to the department’s aggressive restructuring tactics. Critics also note that only Congress has the authority to formally dissolve federal agencies, highlighting limits to what executive-created departments can achieve.

As former DOGE personnel transition into broader federal operations, the long-term effects of this short-lived experiment remain unclear. The department’s abrupt closure raises broader questions about the sustainability of rapid government restructuring and the real-world influence of executive-driven reform initiatives—even as the associated cryptocurrency continues to rally.

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Zcash has surprised the crypto market with a powerful rebound, climbing nearly 28% over the past week at a time when most digital assets are struggling. While Bitcoin, Ethereum and most altcoins continue to deal with heavy selling pressure, Zcash has shown a clear reversal pattern that analysts say could mark the beginning of a long-term comeback after several quiet years.

New groups of buyers are eager to claim their share of this asset right now.

After years of legal overhang and weak sentiment, XRP (XRP +3.61%) now trades a bit above $2, and there are plenty of catalysts in play that could send it higher over time.

In fact, I predict its price will reach $6 per coin by 2030, or perhaps even much sooner. Here's why.

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There are a lot of new ways for capital to enter this asset
To frame this conversation, let's start with some historical context for XRP's performance. From its late lows in 2019 and 2020, the coin has recovered and grown by around 570%. Therefore, a climb to $6 by 2030 would be a roughly threefold gain from here, meaning the return in percentage terms would actually be milder than what holders have already experienced over the last five years.

The most visible change that could drive such returns this time around is the arrival of the U.S. spot XRP exchange-trade funds (ETFs). The Canary XRP ETF launched on Nov. 13, and it holds XRP directly, issuing shares that investors can buy through a normal brokerage or retirement account. Its first trading day, the fund logged about $58 million in activity, making it the strongest debut of any crypto ETF launched in 2025 so far. Other XRP ETFs will probably get approved by regulators soon, and when they do, there will be even more conduits for capital to compete to buy XRP, and it could help to support higher prices for years to come.

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The second big driver is the rise of the digital asset treasury companies, or DATs. A few different DATs seeking to buy and hold XRP exist already, with more slated to enter the scene as soon as their paperwork is done. Aside from that, a handful of public companies have opted to hold XRP in their treasuries without necessarily building their entire business strategy around hoarding it. The impact of these new cohorts of buyers will be to bid up the price of XRP, at least for as long as they're allocating their capital and retaining the coins they have on hand.

A third important trend that's set to push XRP's price higher is that its issuer, Ripple, is moving to make the coin a part of its set of financial services and the financial plumbing of its payment networks. As part of building out its fintech value chain with XRP at the core, it recently acquired the prime broker Hidden Road, the treasury platform GTreasury, and the payments firm Rail. The idea is to weave XRP into the workflows that teams at financial institutions already use to manage cash, liquidity, and cross-border flows, and if it works, the coin will be a lot more valuable as a result.

What are the odds?
Put together, the developments discussed above give XRP a larger and more compelling investment thesis than it had just a few years ago. The path to higher prices now runs through that series of new mechanisms to pull value onto the chain and then keep it there.

Competition could still derail the march toward $6 over the next few years. Ripple isn't the only fintech, nor is the XRP Ledger (XRPL) the only blockchain targeted at serious financial applications, though it's worth noting that all of its competitors in crypto are significantly smaller. While capital disbursed by institutional allocators might end up sitting on the XRPL for a long time, especially if those users get comfortable using Ripple's custody services (among others), money can always pack up and leave to somewhere else if its handlers believe there's a financial advantage (or better convenience) to be found by doing so.

So is XRP actually likely to go to $6 before 2030? Yes, but it isn't guaranteed, and the evolution of its competitive landscape is probably going to be the make-or-break factor that largely determines its future.

For investors with room in their portfolio for volatile growth assets like crypto, XRP now has a clearer set of catalysts to grow compared to where it was just a couple of years ago. It's worth buying and holding for the long term. Just make sure you are buying it as a risky complement to your portfolio's safer core holdings rather than as a shortcut to instant wealth, and you'll probably end up pleased whether or not it actually makes it all the way to $6 by 2030.

Polish analyst Robert “El Profesor” Ruszała apologized after his Bitcoin forecast failed within weeks.He explained that mis-ranking key technical signals led to the wrong market outlook.His openness sparked discussion on transparency in crypto analysis and the need to adapt to rapid market shifts.A well-known Polish market analyst has publicly apologized after his latest Bitcoin outlook collapsed within weeks, sparking debate across social media.

Robert Ruszała, known online as El Profesor, admitted his plan was wrong and published a detailed breakdown explaining the mistakes behind his failed scenario.

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Analyst Breaks Industry Norm by Owning His ErrorCrypto commentators often highlight their wins and stay silent when predictions miss. Ruszała took the opposite approach.

He originally released a forecast called “The Plan,” outlining a bullish path for Bitcoin based on market fractals, the 50-week EMA, and a seasonal move often described as the “Santa Rally.”

Original Post From the AnalystAccording to his model, Bitcoin was expected to hold its uptrend and provide opportunities to take long positions at specific technical levels.

Market Reversal Forces a ReassessmentHowever, it took the market only three weeks to dismiss that vision. Bitcoin dropped below key zones and invalidated the entire bullish structure.

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On 21 November, Ruszała addressed the failed call directly, writing:
“I failed… I’m sorry to everyone who followed this plan. I know where I made the mistake.”

He later explained that he always prepares two scenarios — bullish and bearish. The first one worked from roughly $116,000 down to $94,700. The deeper decline activated his bearish outlook.

He stressed that reacting to market changes matters more than sticking to a single direction.

What Went Wrong in “The Plan”Ruszała then published a technical breakdown of the error. He pointed to several indicators that he ranked incorrectly in terms of probability.

That mis-ordering, he said, led him to misjudge Bitcoin’s potential movement.

The Analyst Later Explains Why His Prediction FailedThe post did not spark major controversy, but it prompted discussion among traders. Several users praised him for his transparency, noting that few analysts publicly dissect their own mistakes.

His response highlights a broader reality in crypto markets: even well-constructed scenarios require constant revision, and the market can still surprise the most seasoned experts.

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Key Takeaways
What is the key support of XRP?
According to on-chain data, the key support level for XRP is at $1.75, where investors have accumulated 1.80 billion XRP.

Is XRP’s bearish trend ending?
The formation of a bullish Morning Star candlestick pattern at support, along with a price rebound from the $1.85 level, suggests that the downtrend may be nearing an end.

With today’s 4.55% price uptick, XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, appears to be ending its bearish trend as it forms a bullish setup at the key support level of $1.85, which has a history of strong price reversals.

However, this setup comes after the asset dropped more than 29% amid the recent market downtrend.

XRP’s positive outlook appears to be reinforced by traders, investors, and the price chart on the daily timeframe.

As of press time, XRP is trading at $2.03, up 6.50% on the day.

Despite the price increase, market participants remain hesitant, as reflected in the trading volume, which has dropped 52% to $3.65 billion during the same period, according to CoinMarketCap data.

XRP technical outlook and key levels to watch 
AMBCrypto’s technical analysis suggests that XRP is still in a downtrend, as the price continues to trade below the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), an indicator that reveals whether an asset is in an uptrend or a downtrend.

With today’s price uptick, XRP appears to be taking a step toward ending its prolonged bearish trend.

According to the daily chart, XRP is forming a bullish Morning Star candlestick pattern after testing the key support level of $1.85.

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Based on the current price action, if bulls manage to hold above the key support level, a potential reversal could be likely.

Given the current market sentiment, a well-followed crypto analyst shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), noting that market participants previously accumulated 1.80 billion XRP at the $1.75 level, which further establishes it as a key support.

The rising price has pushed XRP’s Average Directional Index (ADX) value above 34.08 — surpassing the key threshold of 25 — indicating strong directional momentum in the asset.

Whereas, the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) value remains negative and currently stands at -0.07, indicating persistent selling pressure and a lack of significant capital inflow despite the recent price rebound.

Investors and traders turn bullish
In addition to the accumulation at the $1.75 level, on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant revealed today that XRP reserves on Binance are falling, with a decline of 3 million tokens recorded.

Source: CryptoQuant

A drop in exchange reserves suggests that market participants are transferring assets from exchanges to their wallets, which typically indicates accumulation.

Meanwhile, intraday traders also appear to be following whale activity, as their bets on long positions continue to rise, according to derivatives platform CoinGlass.

Data revealed that XRP’s major liquidation levels stood at $2.006 on the lower side and $2.072 on the upper side at press time.

Source: CoinGlass

These levels are acting as strong support and resistance for XRP, as traders at these zones have built $22.55 million worth of over-leveraged long positions and $10.39 million worth of over-leveraged short positions.

Vivaan Acharya is a Crypto-Economist and Journalist at AMBCrypto who brings a rare depth of financial and economic expertise to the world of digital assets. He holds a Master’s in Economics from the prestigious University of Delhi and has over five years of experience analyzing technology and financial markets.
His foray into the blockchain space began in 2018, marked by his prescient Master's thesis, "Payments and Stablecoin Integration in Banking," which showcased his early understanding of crypto's potential to disrupt traditional finance. Before specializing in crypto, Vivaan honed his skills in rigorous data and technical chart analysis at a major national financial daily, where he covered corporate earnings and market trends.
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Nov 24, 2025 02:13

Mirandus announces the 'Dusk of the Broken' event, challenging players to hunt mystical creatures for rewards from Nov 28 to Dec 1, 2025.

Gala Games has announced an exciting new event for Mirandus players, titled 'Dusk of the Broken', set to take place from November 28th to December 1st, 2025. This event invites players to embark on a thrilling adventure at Narrows Landing, where they will hunt powerful and elusive creatures for the chance to earn significant rewards.

The Event Details
During the 'Dusk of the Broken', participants will engage in a test of skill, speed, and endurance. The event challenges players to locate and vanquish three specific non-playable characters (NPCs): the Stag, the Wisp, and the legendary Golden Bunny. Each of these creatures possesses a single, fragile point of vitality, necessitating precise and swift action to succeed.

Players will earn event points by successfully targeting these mystical beings. The Stag, a rare target, grants 10 points, while the Wisp, considered epic, offers 50 points. The ultimate prize, the Golden Bunny, awards a staggering 500 points.

Enhancing the Experience
To aid in their quest, players can acquire the Trinkets of Thylfad, which include the Bowstring, Arrowhead, Armguard, and Scribbles. These items, available in the 'Dusk of the Broken – Mystery Chest', provide bonuses to event points and enhance movement speed, offering a competitive edge. The chances of obtaining these trinkets vary, with the legendary Thylfad’s Scribbles offering the highest bonus but also being the rarest to acquire.

Rewards for the Valiant
The event promises generous rewards for those who excel in the hunt. The top 150 participants will share a treasury of 128,200 $GALA, a testament to their prowess and determination. Additionally, the top five players will receive the coveted Viridian Bag Hat, a special Thanksgiving reward, symbolizing their exceptional skill and commitment.

Participants can track their progress on a live leaderboard, which will display real-time updates of their standings. This feature adds an extra layer of excitement and competition, as players vie for the top spots and the associated rewards.

For more information, visit the Gala News.

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EigenLayer introduces restaking on Ethereum, enhancing crypto-economic security and fostering innovation through Actively Validated Services (AVS), revolutionizing blockchain ecosystems.

EigenLayer, a protocol built on Ethereum, is pioneering a new era in crypto-economic security with the introduction of restaking, according to a comprehensive analysis by @paragraph_xyz. This innovation allows developers to leverage Ethereum's existing security infrastructure to bootstrap new Actively Validated Services (AVS), fundamentally transforming the landscape for blockchain ecosystems.

Understanding EigenLayer's Restaking Mechanism
Launched in 2023, EigenLayer enables users to 'restake' their staked ETH or liquid staking tokens (LST) to support new proof-of-stake networks and services within Ethereum. This mechanism not only simplifies the development process for new protocols but also enhances Ethereum's security by consolidating its validator set and staked ETH. As of mid-2024, more than 4.9 million ETH, valued at over $15 billion, had been restaked through EigenLayer.

Implications for Ethereum's Ecosystem
The introduction of restaking addresses significant challenges faced by developers in building new protocols on Ethereum. Traditionally, developers needed to create and secure their own PoS networks, a complex and resource-intensive process. By utilizing EigenLayer's shared security approach, developers can now bypass these hurdles, fostering rapid innovation and allowing for a more decentralized and trust-based environment.

How EigenLayer Operates
EigenLayer's architecture includes four main components: restakers, operators, actively validated services (AVS), and AVS consumers. Restakers extend security to AVS by restaking their ETH, while operators manage node software and validation tasks. AVS can range from data availability layers to oracle networks, providing crucial infrastructure for various blockchain applications.

The Emergence of a 'Verifiable Cloud'
EigenLayer is often described as the 'Verifiable Cloud' for crypto, akin to how traditional cloud services transformed web2. This paradigm shift is expected to facilitate a new wave of applications and services in the blockchain space, offering enhanced security and operational efficiency. As the ecosystem grows, the delineation between horizontal AVS (general-purpose solutions) and vertical AVS (industry-specific solutions) is becoming more pronounced.

Future Prospects and Challenges
The potential of EigenLayer's restaking model is vast, with implications for increased yield opportunities for validators and accelerated infrastructure innovation. However, stakeholders must be aware of the risks, including potential smart contract vulnerabilities and slashing events. While EigenLayer's slashing mechanisms are not yet live, they are expected to launch soon, further solidifying its role in Ethereum's ecosystem.

EigenLayer's approach represents a significant milestone in blockchain technology, promising to redefine security and innovation in the crypto space. For more detailed insights, visit the original analysis on [@paragraph_xyz](https://paragraph.com/@cbventures/understanding-the-eigenlayer-avs-landscape).

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JP Morgan is facing a Bitcoin boycott due to MSCI's plan to exclude crypto.

Until now, Bitcoin has dictated broader crypto market trends. However, the potential fallout from the MSCI’s decision on digital asset treasury (DATs) firms could unravel XRP’s correlation to BTC.

Franklin XRP ETF Takes Center Stage
While traders consider the potential delisting of DATs from key indices, last week’s XRP-spot ETF inflows signaled robust institutional demand. Canary XRP ETF (XRPC) and Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) reported net inflows of $179.6 million in the reporting week ending November 21. XRP-spot ETFs reported net inflows despite BTC-spot ETFs seeing $1.22 billion in net outflows, also suggesting a potential XRP-BTC decoupling.

On Monday, November 24, XRP could get a significant boost, with Franklin Templeton and Grayscale launching XRP-spot ETFs. Franklin XRP ETF’s (XRPZ) flows and trading volumes are likely to draw considerable interest.

This places XRP at a pivotal juncture. Analysts expect XRPZ to lead the XRP-spot ETF market, given that Franklin Templeton ranked #19 on the ETF issuer Assets Under Management (AUM) league table, with $44.7 billion in AUM. For context, Bitwise Asset Management and Canary Capital ranked #56 and #231, respectively, with ETF AUMs of $5.58 billion and $84.82 million.

Traders will watch closely. The token could extend Sunday’s gains if Franklin XRP ETF outperforms Bitwise XRP ETF in trading volume and inflows.

Bitcoin Decoupling Debates Intensify
XRP has faced heavy selling pressure throughout the fourth quarter, as BTC spot ETF issuers experienced significant outflows, driving BTC to a seven-month low. However, rising XRP utilitisation and the launch of XRP-spot ETFs have fueled speculation about leaving Bitcoin’s shadow.

Crypto commentator Stern Drew, with over 9,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter), stated:

“The Bitcoin—XRP decoupling begins when utility volume dwarfs speculative volume. Right now, Bitcoin’s volume is ~85–90% speculative. But XRP’s institutional payment corridors have been growing. When utility volume surpasses speculative volume, XRP becomes immune to BTC’s mood swings.”

Furthermore, utilization could accelerate after the introduction of crypto-friendly legislation. This may further legitimize the token, following the resolution of the SEC vs. Ripple case.

Technical Outlook: Key XRP Price Levels
XRP rallied 5.1% on Sunday, November 23, reversing the previous day’s 0.04% loss, closing at $2.0496. The token outperformed the broader market, which gained 2.1%.

Despite Sunday’s recovery, the token remained well below the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), indicating a bearish bias.

Looking ahead, several key events are likely to influence the token’s price trajectory.

Key technical levels to watch include:

Support levels: $2, $1.9112, and $1.8205
50-day EMA resistance: $2.3839.
200-day EMA resistance: $2.5293.
Resistance levels: $2.2, $2.35, $2.5, $2.62, $2.8, $3.0, and $3.66.

The key drivers of Bitcoin’s rally to a peak in October are now what’s causing its price to drop to multimonth lows, with crypto treasury reversals and crypto fund outflows suggesting “actual capital flight” rather than purely negative sentiment, says NYDIG.

NYDIG head of research Greg Cipolaro said in a note on Friday that exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows and digital asset treasury (DAT) demand were key to Bitcoin’s (BTC) last cycle.

However, Cipolaro said a major liquidation event in early October saw ETF inflows reverse, treasury premiums collapse and stablecoin supply slip, signalling liquidity leaving the system, in “classic signs,’ the loop was “losing momentum.”

“Historically, once that loop breaks, the market tends to follow a predictable sequence. Liquidity tightens, leverage attempts to re-form but struggles to gain traction, and previously supportive narratives stop translating into actual flows.” “We’ve seen this in every major cycle. The story changes, but the mechanics don’t. The reflexive loop pushes the market up, and its reversal sets the stage for the next phase of the cycle,” Cipolaro added. 

ETF capital flowing out, but Bitcoin dominance growing Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which Cipolaro said have been the standout success story of this cycle, have flipped from a reliable inflow engine “into a meaningful headwind,” but a wider set of factors, such as global liquidity shifts, macro headlines, market structure stress, and behavioral dynamics, are still influencing Bitcoin. 

“Bitcoin dominance tends to surge during cyclical drawdowns, as speculative assets unwind more aggressively and capital consolidates back into the most established, most liquid asset in the ecosystem. We’ve seen this dynamic repeatedly and we’re seeing it again,” he said. 

Bitcoin dominance tends to surge during drawdowns as capital consolidates back into the most established, most liquid asset. Source: NYDIGBitcoin dominance crept back over 60% in early November and has since settled to around 58% as of Monday, according to crypto data platform CoinMarketCap.

DATs and stablecoins dip DATs and stablecoins were also a significant source of structural demand for Bitcoin. However, Cipolaro said DAT premiums, where shares traded relative to net asset value (NAV), have compressed across the board, and stablecoin supply has dipped for the first time in months, with investors appearing to be withdrawing liquidity from the ecosystem. 

Even if the market drawdown deepens, Cipolaro said the DAT sector still has a long runway before actual stress becomes a concern.

“Importantly, while these reversals mark a clear shift from a once-strong demand engine to a potential headwind, no DAT has yet shown signs of financial distress.” “Leverage remains modest, interest obligations are manageable, and many DAT structures allow issuers to suspend dividend or coupon payments if needed,” he added.

Bitcoin long-term trajectory still intact Despite the recent pullback, Cipolaro believes the “secular story for Bitcoin remains intact,” as it continues to gain institutional traction, sovereign interest is slowly building, and its role as a neutral, programmable monetary asset remains very much in play. 

“Nothing in the past few weeks changes that long-horizon trajectory. But the cycle story, the one driven by flows, leverage, and reflexive behavior, is now asserting itself far more forcefully,” he said. 

“Investors should hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. If past cycles are any guide, the path forward is likely to be uneven, emotionally taxing, and punctuated by sudden dislocations.” Magazine: Bitcoin vs stablecoins showdown looms as GENIUS Act nears

Cameco is up over 65% on the year, but its scarcity value could send this stock soaring over the next decade.

After years of stagnation and false starts, nuclear energy is back in the spotlight. It's not hard to imagine why. Policymakers and utilities companies want reliable clean power, while data centers need round-the-clock electricity to keep their servers humming for artificial intelligence (AI).

The resurgence in nuclear power has been so momentous lately, it can be hard to decide which nuclear stock looks posed for massive growth. But if I had to choose one today, I'd go with the uranium producer Cameco (CCJ 3.10%). Here's why.

Uranium scarcity in the West is a strong tailwind
Cameco is one of the world's largest uranium producers, which gives it a scarcity value that could grow even richer in the next half decade.

Demand for nuclear fuel is rising as more countries commit to building out their nuclear energy capacity. At the same time, supply has been lagging, at least outside of Russia, as decades of underinvestment in new mines has now left a gap between current production and what will be needed to power the future of nuclear energy.

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That short supply of uranium has given producers like Cameco enormous pricing power. The company stated in its latest quarterly report, "As the market continues to improve, we expect to continue layering in volumes that capture greater future upside using market-related pricing mechanisms."

Cameco plans to add sales bit by bit, which means it knows demand for uranium is hot and wants to capitalize on a future of rising prices. Indeed, the company did capitalize on rising uranium prices in the third quarter. Although its third-quarter sales were lower, average realized prices were higher, which kept its net loss at a minimum.

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If demand for uranium continues to outpace supply, Cameco's future deliveries could become even more profitable. Right now, its top assets -- the McArthur River and Cigar Lake mines -- have high-grade ore and low production costs. Higher prices would only make them more lucrative.

A parabolic trajectory isn't guaranteed, of course. But if the future is nuclear, Cameco seems poised to climb.

CHIN BEE, Singapore--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IFF (NYSE: IFF) — a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, has implemented the Colibri robot in its Chin Bee production facility. This advanced industrial dosing system can produce fragrance sample batches on demand in minutes, reimagining and expediting the fragrance development journey for local, regional and global customers in Greater Asia. The new robotic system, installed at the company's cross-category Scent a.

Gold prices are flat in Asian trade. Shifting market expectations for the Fed's next monetary policy move and solid demand by central bank are creating indecision in gold price movements, Forex.com by StoneX said.