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Bitcoin has recovered slightly from a steep sell-off this week that sent bitcoin spiraling toward $80,000, stoking fears a bitcoin price crash nightmare could be about to come true.

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The bitcoin price sell-off since it soared to a record high of $126,000 per bitcoin just last month sparked warnings of a looming $1 trillion crypto crash.

Now, as U.S. president Donald Trump is predicted to “open the flood gates,” traders are scrambling to adjust to wildly swinging odds of a December Federal Reserve interest rate cut—which have suddenly flipped dovish.

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ForbesEthereum Cofounder Issues Stark BlackRock Warning That Could Spell Disaster For Bitcoin Amid Sudden Price Sell-OffBy Billy Bambrough

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is weighing wether to cut interest rates in December—something that could send the bitcoin price sharply higher.

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Odds for a 25 basis point rate cut at the Fed’s December meeting have shot up to 70%, climbing from just 39% a day ago, according to the CME FedWatch tracker.

The jump comes after comments soothed market concerns the Fed could leave interest rates on hold next month following stronger than expected jobs data from September.

“I still see room for a further adjustment in the near term to the target range for the federal-funds rate to move the stance of policy closer to the range of neutral,” New York Fed President John Williams told the Wall Street Journal.

"Looking ahead, it is imperative to restore inflation to our 2% longer-run goal on a sustained basis. It is equally important to do so without creating undue risks to our maximum employment goal."

The change in tone from a top Fed official comes after meeting minutes from Fed’s last meeting revealed deep divisions among policy makers and the delayed U.S. jobs data came in hot, drastically reducing the possibility of a third consecutive 25 basis point cut.

Bitcoin and crypto traders have sounded positive notes despite the souring monetary policy backdrop this week, remaining upbeat even as bitcoin charts a near-40% drawdown in just over a month.

“Bitcoin’s plunge from its October highs above $125,000 to now sitting below the $90,000 mark reflects a convergence of headwinds resulting in a sharp risk-off shift,” Nicholas Roberts-Huntley, the chief executive of Blueprint Finance, said via email.

"The downturn has been driven by tariff headlines, a stronger dollar, and a wave of forced liquidations that hit an overstretched market all at once. That said, nothing about the long-term fundamentals has changed. If anything, this kind of reset tends to clear out excess leverage and set the stage for a healthier move higher. Into year-end, I expect bitcoin to stabilize and grind back upward, with a reasonable trading range between the $95,000 and $110,000 benchmarks. If macro conditions ease and flows turn positive again, a strong price push by December is absolutely still on the table.”

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ForbesJPMorgan Just Called The Bitcoin Price Bottom—Predicts Massive $28.3 Trillion Gold Challenge In 2026By Billy Bambrough

The bitcoin price has dropped sharply from its all-time high of $126,000 per bitcoin, with some predicting a bounce back is about to begin.

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Bitcoin and crypto market watchers have also pointed to the bitcoin price struggles through 2025 as a sign the latest bull market has yet to begin.

“The bear market began in December 2024,” Andreas Brekken, founder of trading platform SideShift.ai, said in emailed comments.

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"This is clear from the BTC/EUR and BTC/GOLD charts. It was disguised by historic inflation levels of the dollar. Now that we’re already seeing blood in the streets and wide-spread capitulation I expect the next bull market to begin in the first quarter of 2026."

Others have named the Fed’s planned ending of its quantitative tightening program, designed to suck liquidity out of the system, as potentially helping to reignite the bitcoin price boom heading into 2026.

“With Fed quantitative tightening ending on December 1, the highs between August-October may prove to be just a midpoint,” Robert Le, head of research at institutional onchain asset and yield management platform Kiln, said via email.

“If bitcoin is decoupling from its programmed cadence, I think the market could be mispricing both upside potential and downside risk, and this may be the first cycle where the peak doesn’t look like a peak.”

Bitcoin mining is undergoing a period of significant strain as the hashprice, a crucial metric for miners, has plummeted to an all-time low while mining difficulty has reached an unprecedented peak. This combination of factors is putting immense pressure on the mining sector, raising concerns about potential capitulations that could reshape the cryptocurrency landscape.

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The crypto market heads into the final full week of November with a setup that looks nothing like the exhaustion you would expect after two months of pressure and instead resembles one of those rare transition points where historical seasonality, ETF inflows and liquidation imbalances collide to produce conditions traders tend to underestimate until they see the big-time move.

TL;DRDOGE and SHIB show statistical conditions for a "Santa Rally."XRP ETF absorption places a path toward $5 on the table.Bitcoin bulls recaptured $37 million in liquidations despite a tough week.Price history for DOGE and SHIB hints at "Santa Rally" opportunityHistorical seasonality for DOGE and SHIB is one of those things everyone stops talking about until it suddenly becomes relevant again. DOGE, being the older and more "grown-up" meme asset, usually enters December with one of the most reliable year-end patterns on the entire retail side of the market.

CryptoRank’s table shows the same thing every cycle: the November-December block delivers green far more often than it does not, with multiple years printing triple-digit moves or at least very clean recoveries from whatever damage the fall did before that.

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Source: TradingViewThis is important because DOGE spent most of 2025 moving sideways inside a long, dull structure while still managing to keep a year-to-date gain of around 23%. Historically, this exact part of the calendar is where DOGE either snaps upward with a real move or resets just enough to let new capital in, which is exactly what happened last year when it ran for several weeks straight and only cooled off once January arrived.

SHIB has the same timing but a completely different volatility shape. Its extreme month is still October 2021 with that absurd +833.6%, yet even in calmer years the back end of Q4 tends to tilt positive. The Shiba Inu coin is down about 57% this year, which means it does not need much — just a slight improvement in liquidity or a small sentiment shift — to flip into a recovery leg.

Put both charts together and the picture is obvious. DOGE held green across the year, SHIB bled nonstop, but both opened their rally windows at the same moment 12 months ago. That is why the "Santa Rally" idea is being taken seriously again.

XRP to $5? Here's how XRP ETF demand can make it realXRP continues to hold the $1.90 zone, which capped the entire 2021 bull run and has since become one of the main liquidity bases of this cycle. The market has pushed XRP into this area four times this year, and each time, the bounce was fast enough to demonstrate substantial support, rather than the superficial support that traders pretend to care about.

The ETF angle changes the whole structure: spot ETFs could remove 4-5 billion XRP from circulation by the end of the year if inflows continue. Canary Capital picked up more than $281 million worth of XRP in its first week. This means that the next issuers — Franklin Templeton, Grayscale and 21Shares — will likely absorb far more once their products launch.

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Combined, ETF flows could exceed Canary's by roughly tenfold. Under that setup, the path toward $5 becomes the main recovery scenario, not an overly optimistic prediction. A weaker inflow phase keeps XRP near $3.20, while a very strong inflow opens the door to prices above $6.00.

XRP/USD by TradingViewThe chart supports this idea. RSI sits around 37, placing XRP at the lower edge of its long-term channel without breaking any major trend. With the key liquidity floor at $1.90 and ETF demand increasing, XRP enters December with one of the cleanest asymmetric setups in the large-cap group.

Bitcoin bulls trigger $37 million liquidation imbalanceAccording to CoinGlass, Bitcoin saw $56.8 million in liquidations over the last 24 hours, with only $9.85 million coming from longs and everything else hitting shorts, which is a strange outcome considering the asset spent the entire week under pressure, dropped 8.78% at one point and even touched $80,600 before the market caught its breath again.

Despite all the stress, headlines and red candles, bulls still walked away with about $37 million reclaimed through short liquidations, and the price managed to rebound toward $85,900 in the same window, turning what looked like another heavy week into a setup where the lower $80,000 area acts more like a liquidity trap for aggressive shorts than an actual breakdown.

Source: CoinGlassThe overall picture is that short-side pressure is far more fragile than the chart suggests, and the liquidation map reinforces that by showing clusters building exactly where shorts keep entering and getting flushed. Even though Bitcoin still sits inside a difficult environment, this pattern — bullish liquidations into a red weekly structure — rarely comes without some kind of positioning reset under the surface.

Crypto market outlookDOGE and SHIB continue to show seasonal patterns that often lead to cleaner rallies late in the year, XRP reacts more to ETF mechanics than sentiment, and Bitcoin’s liquidation profile leans slightly in favor of buyers even after a tough week. These elements shape the final stretch of November and set the early-December tone.

Bitcoin (BTC): Holding $85,900 rebound while $80,600-$82,000 stays in the liquidity zone. Needs $90,000 to flip bias.XRP: Trading near $2.03-$2.10 after defending $1.90 again. ETF flows keep $2.20-$2.24 as the first upside gate.Shiba Inu (SHIB): Sitting around -57% YTD, any move through $0.00000890-$0.00000900 opens its seasonal recovery window.
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Whales sold 190M XRP in 48 hours, pushing price toward key support. XRP price prediction explores whether the $1.81 level can trigger a Q1 recovery.

Aster’s steady three-week uptrend has been abruptly interrupted as broader market conditions weakened, dragging the altcoin lower. The shift reflects rising bearish pressure across the crypto market, putting Aster at risk of deeper losses. 

However, whale behavior suggests that a full breakdown may still be avoided if their support continues.

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Aster Whales Stand FirmAster’s MACD indicator is signaling a potential shift in momentum.

For the first time, the altcoin is nearing a bearish crossover as the signal line edges closer to moving above the MACD line. This alignment typically marks a transition from bullish to bearish momentum and raises caution among traders.

The histogram reinforces this warning with shrinking bars that indicate fading bullish strength.

As momentum recedes, investor sentiment may shift, making Aster more vulnerable to additional declines. The potential crossover could be Aster’s first major momentum reversal since the uptrend began.

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ASTER MACD. Source: TradingViewDespite weakening indicators, whale activity has remained surprisingly supportive. Over the past week, addresses holding between 1 million and 10 million ASTER accumulated 30 million tokens, worth more than $35 million. This consistent buying helped stabilize price action during earlier volatility.

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Although whale accumulation has paused, these holders have not shifted to selling. Their willingness to hold despite market turbulence provides a critical cushion against sharper losses.

If whales maintain their positions, Aster may avoid a deeper decline, even if market conditions deteriorate further.

Aster Whale Holding. Source: SantimentASTER Price Could RecoverAster trades at $1.18, sitting just below the $1.20 resistance level. The altcoin’s nearly three-week uptrend broke in the last 24 hours, creating uncertainity about the trajectory ahead.

Given the current indicators, Aster could reclaim $1.20 as support and either consolidate below $1.28 or climb toward $1.39. This outlook relies heavily on bullish stability and continued backing from accumulation-heavy investors.

ASTER Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewHowever, if whales reverse course and begin to sell, Aster’s price could fall to $1.07. Losing that level would invalidate the bullish thesis.

This would confirm that bearish momentum has taken control, potentially leading to a deeper correction.

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Bulls are trying to return to the game on the last day of the week, according to CoinMarketCap.

Top coins by CoinMarketCapXRP/USDThe rate of XRP has risen by almost 7% since yesterday. Over the last week, the price has fallen by 10.44%.

Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the price of XRP is going down after setting a local resistance at $2.0760. If the daily bar closes far from that mark, the correction is likely to continue to the $2 zone.

Image by TradingViewOn the bigger time frame, neither side is dominating as the rate is far from the key support and resistance levels.

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In this case, the sideways trading in the range of $1.90-$2.10 is the more likely scenario over the next few days.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, the situation is similar. If the weekly bar closes near its low, the correction may lead to a test of the $1.50 zone by the end of the month.

XRP is trading at $2.0258 at press time.

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The rates of most of the coins are rising today, according to CoinStats.

ETH chart by CoinStatsETH/USDThe price of Ethereum (ETH) has gone up by 3.18% over the last 24 hours.

Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the rate of ETH has made a false breakout of the local resistance of $2,834.

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However, if the daily candle closes near that mark or above, the upward move may continue to the $2,900 range soon.

Image by TradingViewOn the bigger time frame, the price of the main altcoin is far from the main levels. The volume has declined, which means traders are unlikely to see sharp moves by the end of the week.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, one should pay attention to the weekly bar closure in terms of the $2,857 level. If a false breakout happens, traders may see a local bounce back to the $3,000-$3,200 zone.

Ethereum is trading at $2,817 at press time.

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Looking for future "winners" may not be best approach for most investors.

The market's recent decline has undoubtedly rattled many investors. The sell-off hit artificial intelligence (AI) stocks hard as high valuations, massive investments in capital expenditures (capex), and the uncertainty about future rate cuts have undoubtedly weighed on the minds of investors.

Such questions may lead investors to assume that they need to abandon the hottest AI-oriented tech stocks and look to the next round of "winners." Those feelings are understandable, and times like this should prompt a reevaluation of one's holdings. Nonetheless, this is likely a time to hold to time-tested investment principles rather than chase the next hot stocks, and here's why.

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Where AI stocks stand now
First, investors should remember that the effects of the sell-off are most significant on certain individual stocks. Despite the declines in some of the top AI stocks, the Nasdaq is down by only 7% at the time of this writing. That means it is far short of correction territory, which most analysts define as a drop of 10% or more.

Still, a top AI stock like Nvidia (NVDA 0.97%) may offer a different story. It is down 14% from its high, indicating a correction. Additionally, despite concerns about trading in bubble territory, Palantir Technology's current 25% decline puts it in bear market territory, defined as a decline of 20% or more.

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Instead, the most notable sell-offs have come from smaller stocks, such as CoreWeave, which is down 60% since June. Additionally, the drop in these stocks could easily continue, and investors have not seen any meaningful signs of relief as of the time of this writing.

Interest rate effects
Moreover, most investors had assumed that a December interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve was a near certainty before the central bank wavered on this prospect.

Admittedly, interest rates matter little to some companies. A company like Google parent Alphabet, which holds around $98 billion in liquidity, can afford the staggering $91 billion to $93 billion it plans to spend on capex this year.

However, smaller AI companies such as CoreWeave are in a different situation. It sustained massive losses as it borrowed heavily and spent over $6.2 billion in the first nine months of 2025 on capital expenditures (capex) to meet demand. Thus, if it has to pay higher interest rates than it had anticipated, it could slow a potential recovery.

What investors should do
Given these challenges, investors should probably focus less on finding the next multibagger and instead look for great companies at fair prices, as Warren Buffett advises.

For one, such advice makes sense since we are in a sell-off. If the selling continues, investors could find themselves in a situation where no company fits their definition of a "hot stock."

Furthermore, finding such stocks before the fact is extremely difficult. For example, Nvidia has increased in value by more than 1,400% since October 2022. Still, few could have foreseen its massive success in the AI accelerator market, and likewise, the next hot stock might be just as difficult to find.

Knowing that, investors should consider seeking stocks with the potential to outperform the market rather than looking for the winner. Such an approach may or may not get an investor into a "hot stock," but it increases the likelihood of earning market-beating returns.

Stick to tried-and-true investing principles
Instead of focusing on potential winners, investors should probably follow Buffett's advice and seek great companies at fair prices.

Indeed, we have experienced a significant decline in AI stocks. This could signal the end of the boom or merely a correction.

Nonetheless, this sell-off is probably a sign to stop looking for the next Nvidia or Palantir. Moreover, winners will likely emerge over time, but they are nearly impossible to predict before they start making significant gains.

Ultimately, the approach recommended by Buffett may or may not deliver outsized gains. However, it will increase the likelihood of earning market-beating returns in the long run, a path that should ultimately benefit the investor.

Each breakout from the symmetrical triangle pattern led to sharp upward moves. In 2025, gold reached a new high of $4,380 at the upper boundary of the broadening wedge and then pulled back. This correction is now forming another symmetrical triangle, which appears to be a bullish consolidation pattern.

As the price consolidates between the recent high of $4,380 and the lower levels of $3,900, more short-term patterns may emerge. However, historical behaviour within this structure suggests that these consolidations will likely resolve to the downside. If the price clears the $4,400 level, the next move could bring even stronger volatility, driven by ongoing economic stress and shifts in liquidity.

S&P 500-to-Gold Ratio Breakdown Signals Regime Shift
The changing market dynamics between the S&P 500 and gold are reflected in the S&P 500-to-gold ratio chart below. Historically, a falling ratio has signalled a shift in market leadership from growth-oriented risk assets to defensive real assets, such as gold.

It is observed that the S&P 500-to-gold ratio peaked in 2000, marking a significant low in gold prices and initiating a strong upward cycle in gold. When the ratio bottomed in August 2011, gold reached its all-time high and entered a long-term consolidation phase.

However, the ratio has formed a triple top between 2018 and 2024, evolving into a rounding top pattern. This significant topping structure suggests that the next major move in the ratio is likely to be sharply lower. This breakdown indicates a potential shift in market leadership back toward gold.

These sectors lead the economy into and out of recessions. If job losses continue to decline, it would likely trigger a broader risk-off shift across markets. Historically, these contractions precede downturns, as the multiplier effect of job losses spreads across the economy.

Conclusion: Gold Leads as Capital Rotates to Safety
The divergence between gold and the S&P 500 signals a potential turning point. Equities have retreated from record highs amid tightening liquidity, while gold holds above its long-term support. This contrast reflects growing market caution, with capital increasingly shifting from growth to safety.

Moreover, a declining Treasury General Account may inject liquidity into the system. If the Fed also slows its pace of tightening, market conditions could stabilize. However, risk assets remain vulnerable if macroeconomic uncertainty persists. On the other hand, gold tends to benefit from increased investor fear.

Investor sentiment and job data continue to paint a weak economic picture. Consumer confidence has collapsed to historic lows, while key cyclical sectors are shedding jobs. These developments mirror past environments that favoured gold over equities. As a result, the breakdown in the S&P 500-to-gold ratio signals a broader rotation into hard assets.

Therefore, this is a time to focus on capital preservation. Exposure to defensive assets offers a hedge against inflation, volatility, and policy uncertainty. As market leadership shifts, gold may take on a more prominent role in portfolio strategy.

The recent price action in the gold market shows strong consolidation below the $4,380 level. This consolidation reflects seasonal patterns and builds a positive structure for the next move higher. A breakout above $4,400 would likely trigger a strong rally toward $5,000. Therefore, investors may consider buying on dips ahead of the next leg up.

Where have all the buyers gone, now that Rocket Lab has had a 38% price rollback?

It's been an interesting year for Rocket Lab (RKLB +2.08%) investors.

2025, if you recall, was supposed to be the year that Rocket Lab would conduct its first-ever launch of an orbital-class, medium-lift, reusable rocket that could both launch and land back on Earth: Neutron. As investors anticipated the imminent launch, Rocket Lab's stock price -- well, it rocketed, hitting an intraday high just shy of $74 a share on Oct. 15, and closing north of $69 a share, up 176% since the start of the year.

It's been mostly downhill since.

From Oct. 15 through Nov. 18, Rocket Lab stock lost $26 worth of its value, closing below $43 this past Tuesday. That's a 38% plunge in just over one month. And granted, a lot of the decline happened just last week, after Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck admitted that the company will almost certainly have to delay Neutron's first launch until early 2026 -- but that's not the only reason Rocket Lab is down.

It's also down because... it stopped going up.

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Rocket Lab was a momentum stock
Rocket Lab became something of a momentum stock this year -- verging on a meme stock.

I say this not to detract from Rocket Lab's successes. Since starting operations eight years ago, Rocket Lab has launched Electron rockets 75 times, mostly to orbit (some were suborbital hypersonic tests for the Department of Defense), and mostly (about 93%) successful. Each passing year sees the company's launch cadence accelerate. Beck himself believes the company will succeed in launching at least 20 times this year, even if Neutron isn't one of them.

Rocket Lab's also scored some successes on the financial front. Although not yet profitable on the bottom line, Rocket Lab has grown its annual revenue 15 times in size over the past five years and flipped from gross losses to gross profits (and a 32% gross profit margin, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence).

Once Neutron begins launching, analysts forecast the company will quickly complete its quest to become profitable on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis, and begin generating positive free cash flow. Currently, 2027 is the target year for achieving both milestones.

And yet, by Beck's own admission, a delay in Neutron flying to 2026 will probably mean a delay in the company's plans to progressively grow the rocket's launch cadence -- and a delay in profitability as well. While a tiny setback in the grand scheme of things, Rocket Lab stock was priced for perfection before news of the delay broke.

And now that it has broken, Rocket Lab's stock price momentum has broken as well.

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What this means for investors
This won't come as a huge surprise to the smart money analysts who kept on telling ordinary investors like you and me -- the "dumb money" in this market -- to keep on buying Rocket Lab stock even as it soared to irrationally exuberant heights. It didn't take a genius to realize that, at a market capitalization 63 times its annual sales pre-earnings, Rocket Lab stock had become priced for perfection and was due for a pullback.

What is kind of surprising is that, now that Rocket Lab stock has hit its inevitable stumble, and now that the share price has fallen 38%, more Wall Street analysts aren't putting their reputations where their ratings are, and urging investors to take advantage of the buying opportunity.

Why might that be? Doesn't the stock's huge post-earnings haircut mean it is now safe to buy Rocket Lab?

Unfortunately, no. I mean, just look at the numbers. With $555 million in trailing sales and a stock valued at nearly $23 billion, Rocket Lab still sells for a very rich price-to-sales multiple of 40. It's still unprofitable and, with Neutron delayed, its profitability has also probably been delayed by a year. In a situation like this, with momentum having also broken, doubling down on a buy rating could prove doubly embarrassing for any analyst who risks it.

As for me, as a longtime Rocket Lab shareholder, I remain a huge fan of Rocket Lab's business, and I feel no real need to sell the stock I own.

I just won't be buying any more shares, not until Rocket Lab earns its first profit -- or gets even cheaper than it already is today.

This player offers investors stability and growth.

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Warren Buffett has impressed the financial world with his investment skills for nearly 60 years. As chairman and chief executive officer, he's helped guide Berkshire Hathaway to market-beating gains over that time period -- with a compounded annual increase of almost 20% compared with a 10% such increase for the S&P 500.

So, it's easy to understand why, when Buffett makes a move, investors take note – and sometimes follow along. The billionaire today is close to retirement as he aims to hand over the CEO hat to Greg Abel, currently vice-chairman of non-insurance operations, at the start of 2026. But in his final months on the job, he's made a significant move, scooping up a $3.4 trillion-dollar stock that makes a great buy before any potential market crash. Let's check out Buffett's best move yet.

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The S&P 500's recent performance
First, though, an important note: Though the S&P 500 has pared some of its gains in recent weeks, the index still is heading for a double-digit increase this year. And though investors have worried about slower-than-expected interest rate cuts or the possibility of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble on the horizon, we haven't seen signs of a market crash ahead.

But, regardless of the current environment, it's always important to prepare your portfolio for a future crash. That's because the market passes through bull and bear cycles, and over time, crashes do occur. I have two pieces of good news for you, though: The S&P 500 always has recovered and gone on to thrive after a crash, and there are ways to reinforce your portfolio to limit potential damage during tough moments.

One way to prepare for such an event is through buying shares of quality companies with established businesses and solid long-term prospects. In the event of a crash, these players may suffer somewhat, but they have what it takes to manage the difficult times and quickly rebound as the environment improves.

Buffett's latest move
Buffett, during the third quarter of this year, added one such player to Berkshire Hathaway's holdings. I'm talking about Alphabet (GOOGL +3.50%) (GOOG +3.33%), owner of the world's top search engine, Google Search, and cloud computing business, Google Cloud.

Alphabet has delivered many years of earnings growth to investors and established itself as a leader in these two business areas.

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Buffett is known for appreciating companies with solid moats, or competitive advantages, and he's surely recognized Alphabet's. This is in the form of leadership in the search business. Google Search has steadily held about 90% market share worldwide and even entered our vocabulary as we often say we're going to "Google" something.

Importantly, advertising across the Google platform drives Alphabet's revenue, and here's some more good news: Alphabet's push into AI is improving Google Search and the advertising experience, and this should keep advertisers spending here.

The promise of growth
Meanwhile, Alphabet also offers investors the promise of growth through its cloud business. Google Cloud is benefiting from the AI boom as it offers customers access to top AI products and services. In the recent quarter, the cloud business saw revenue jump 34% to more than $15 billion. And since demand is high for AI capacity, something that Google Cloud provides, we could see this growth continue throughout the phases of the AI boom.

Buffett's purchase of Alphabet surprised investors since he isn't one to invest in many tech companies. But this player offers key elements the billionaire likes, such as the moat I mentioned above and well-run businesses that have proven themselves. On top of this, Alphabet might have won over Buffett for its value – the company's valuation is very reasonable, and some might even call it cheap.

During the quarter of Buffett's purchase, it traded from about 17x forward earnings estimates to about 23x estimates. Valuation has since climbed to 27x estimates, but even at this level, the stock remains reasonably priced.

All of this means Buffett's best move -- getting in on Alphabet recently -- is one to follow. This top stock is a secure player to own during tough times, such as during a crash, and during better times, it may help power your portfolio higher.

Concerns about the steep valuations of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks and a questionable outlook for an interest rate cut in December weighed on investor sentiment in recent trading sessions. For now, however, Nvidia's solid earnings last week seemed to undermine the idea that everything tied to AI investment is in a bubble.

Investors looking to capitalize on the recent selloff and pick up some attractive stocks for the long term can track the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts. These experts can help provide key insights into a company's growth potential.

Here are three stocks favored by the Street's top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.

MicrosoftWindows and Xbox owner Microsoft (MSFT) is viewed as one of the major beneficiaries of the AI boom. Last month, the company reported better-than-expected results in its fiscal first quarter, with revenue from the Azure cloud business growing by 40%.

Recently, Baird analyst William Power initiated coverage on Microsoft with a buy rating and a price target of $600. TipRanks' AI Analyst is also optimistic on MSFT, giving it an "outperform" rating and a price target of $628.

"Microsoft is leading the AI revolution with infrastructure and applications, aided by its OpenAI relationship, providing an end-to-end AI platform for enterprises and consumers alike," said Power, explaining his optimism.

Power sees MSFT's partnership with ChatGPT parent OpenAI as a key differentiator, helping it run AI at scale and speed. The 5-star analyst said that after a commitment to invest $13 billion, Microsoft recently announced an incremental $250 billion Azure investment over several years.

The analyst discussed the impressive growth in MSFT's total revenue and Azure business in the September quarter, with the cloud business now constituting 60% of the overall top line. Power also highlighted the strength in Microsoft's core applications, including Microsoft 365, LinkedIn and Dynamics. He noted that MSFT's revenue growth in Q1 FY26 was accompanied by a solid operating margin of 49% and free cash flow margin of 33%. Microsoft's strong margins are ensuring continued double-digit EPS growth, he said.

Power believes in Microsoft's near- and long-term potential, despite any immediate pressure stemming from AI capital spending concerns.

Power ranks No. 287 among more than 10,100 analysts tracked by TipRanks. His ratings have been successful 57% of the time, delivering an average return of 17%. See Microsoft Ownership Structure on TipRanks.

Booking HoldingsOnline travel agent (OTA) Booking Holdings (BKNG) is another pick this week. The Priceline and Kayak owner posted impressive third-quarter results, with double-digit gains in gross bookings and revenue.

Impressed by the Q3 performance and attractive valuation, Wedbush analyst Scott Devitt upgraded BKNG to buy from hold with a price targe of $6,000. By comparison, TipRanks' AI Analyst has a "neutral" rating on Booking Holdings with a price target of $5,406.

"Booking remains the best-positioned OTA in our view," benefiting from several positives, from the company's scale and diversification to solid liquidity to free cash flow conversion, Devitt said.

The top-rated analyst also noted management's impressive history of successfully executing major strategic initiatives. Devitt highlighted Booking Holdings' widening market share in alternative lodging while optimizing costs and driving efficiencies. The company's cost savings are supporting reinvestment in growth initiatives to achieve longer-term targets, he said.

Additionally, Devitt discussed Booking's impressive growth across key metrics in the third quarter amid better-than-anticipated global travel demand. Third-quarter gross bookings growth of 14% surpassed management's guidance by 400 basis points, the analyst said. ASs a result, Devitt raised his 2025 gross bookings growth estimate by 100 basis points from his prior forecast, to 11.5%. Further, he expects BKNG to report adjusted EBITDA of $9.8 billion, reflecting year-over-year margin expansion of about 180 basis points.

Devitt ranks No. 660 among more than 10,100 analysts tracked by TipRanks. His ratings have been profitable 50% of the time, delivering an average return of 12.3%. See Booking Holdings Financials on TipRanks. 

DoorDashDevitt also upgraded his rating for food delivery platform DoorDash (DASH) to buy from hold with a price target of $260. TipRanks' AI Analyst rates DoorDash "neutral" with a price target of $211.

DASH shares took a hit when the company announced mixed third-quarter results and said it expects to spend "several hundred million dollars" on new initiatives and development in 2026.

Devitt believes that the pullback in DASH shares presents an attractive risk/reward opportunity, with the stock now trading at about 17.7x his 2027 adjusted EBITDA estimate. The Wedbush analyst noted that the post earnings selloff was mainly due to concerns about the level of capital spending and pressured profit margins.

Devitt admits that the higher level of spending will hurt near-term margins, but argues such investments in growth initiatives are warranted given that they'll expand DASH's addressable market and bolster its product offerings.

Specifically, Devitt highlighted management's plans to direct incremental investments toward three key areas: "(1) creating a cohesive global tech platform, (2) building new verticals and products, and (3) scaling geographic expansion."

Overall, Devitt is bullish on DoorDash, believing it has held a dominant position in the U.S. food delivery sector. Moreover, he noted the company's solid execution across strategic initiatives as management pushes for long-term sustainable growth. See DoorDash Hedge Fund Activity on TipRanks.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Beyond Meat, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/beyond-meat-inc-class-action-investigation.

Why Is Beyond Meat Being Investigated for Securities Fraud?

Beyond Meat makes plant-based meat alternatives. In late 2023, the company went through a global operations review and depreciated certain long-lived assets. Beyond Meat said that these assets were recorded in assets held for sale in its consolidated balance sheet at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less costs to sell, and that there were no impairments.

BFA is investigating whether Beyond Meat inflated the value of certain long-lived assets.

Why Did Beyond Meat’s Stock Drop?

On October 24, 2025, Beyond Meat announced that it “expects to record a non-cash impairment charge for the three months ended September 27, 2025, related to certain of its long-lived assets,” which it “expected to be material.” On this news, the price of Beyond Meat stock dropped roughly 23%, from $2.84 per share on October 23, 2025 to $2.185 per share on October 24, 2025.

Then, on November 3, 2025, the company delayed its earnings announcement for 3Q 25 as it needed more time to complete the impairment review. This news caused Beyond Meat stock to decline substantially during the trading day on November 3, 2025.

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BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Ardent Health, Inc. (NYSE: ARDT) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Ardent, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/ardent-health-inc-class-action-investigation.

Why Is Ardent being Investigated for Securities Violations?

Ardent is a provider of healthcare in mid-sized urban communities across the U.S. The Company operates a network of hospitals, ambulatory facilities, and physician practices. During the relevant period, it appears that Ardent improperly accounted for its accounts receivable and professional liability reserves.

Why Did Ardent’s Stock Drop?

On November 12, 2025, Ardent reported its Q3 2025 financial results. The Company revealed it had completed “hindsight evaluations of historical collection trends” that resulted in a $43 million decrease in revenue for the quarter. Ardent also revealed that it increased its professional liability reserves by $54 million because of “adverse prior period claim developments” resulting from a set of claims between 2019 and 2022 “as well as consideration of broader industry trends.” On this news, the price of Ardent stock dropped over 33% during the course of trading on November 13, 2025.

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BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ: MLTX) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in MoonLake, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/moonlake-immunotherapeutics-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until December 15, 2025, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in MoonLake common stock. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and is captioned Peters v. MoonLake Immunotherapeutics, et al., No. 1:25-cv-08612.

Why Was MoonLake Sued for Securities Fraud?

MoonLake is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for inflammatory diseases. During the relevant period, MoonLake conducted highly anticipated Phase 3 VELA trials for sonelokimab (“SLK”), an investigational therapeutic designed to treat adult participants with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (“HS”).

MoonLake told investors that its “strong clinical data,” including results from its Phase 2 MIRA trial, translate into “higher clinical responses for patients, and provide ample opportunity for differentiation of sonelokimab versus all competitors.” The Company also stated that SLK’s Nanobody structure differed in beneficial ways from traditional monoclonal antibody treatments from its competitors.

As alleged, in truth, the Company’s clinical data and Nanobody structure did not confer a superior clinical benefit over its competitors, calling into question the drug’s chances for regulatory approval and commercial viability.

The Stock Declines as the Truth Is Revealed

On September 28, 2025, MoonLake reported its week 16 results of the VELA Phase 3 trials. The Company reported disappointing results for both trials, with VELA-2 failing to meet its primary endpoint, calling into question the drug’s chances for regulatory approval and commercial viability. On this news, the price of MoonLake stock fell $55.75 per share, or nearly 90%, from $61.99 per share on September 26, 2025, to $6.24 per share on September 29, 2025, the following trading day.

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The cryptocurrency market has never been the same since the October 10 crash, with all recovery attempts followed by even deeper downsides. Bitcoin has plummeted from last month's peak of above $115,000 to today's low at around $81,000, and institutional portfolios confirm how volatile the crypto sector can be.

Bitcoin is trading in a fragile state after slipping below $90,000 and now in the mid-$80,000s. This price action has caused some analysts to grapple with the possibility that the next major rally may be further away than many expect.

A recent technical outlook from prominent crypto analyst Tony “The Bull” Severino adds weight to this concern. His analysis focuses on the 6-week LMACD momentum indicator, which has just crossed bearish for the first time in years.

Momentum Turns Against Bitcoin On The 6-Week LMACD
The technical outlook highlights a strong warning from Severino, who argues that Bitcoin is nowhere close to staging the kind of explosive recovery many are waiting for.

Severino’s message revolves around momentum, which he says is now firmly pointed downward. The momentum is cited using the recent crossover on the 6-week LMACD, which is known for its decisive crossovers that confirm long-term trend changes.

The 6-week LMACD is a lagging signal, meaning that by the time it flips bearish, Bitcoin is already well into a downturn. The chart confirms this with multiple examples: Bitcoin entered extended red phases lasting 812 days, 861 days, and 686 days following previous bearish crossovers.

Because the signal lags price action, Bitcoin typically bottoms long after the crossover occurs. Severino noted that bear-market lows always appear between 250 and 365 days after the bearish flip, not within a few weeks. Therefore, traders expecting a bottom only 40 days after the new signal are ignoring how consistently slow this indicator behaves.

BTCUSD trading at $85,923 on the 24-hour chart: TradingView
The chart also highlights how severe each downturn becomes once the LMACD flips bearish. Previous cycles saw drawdowns of roughly 69% to 75% from the moment the cross happened, even though Bitcoin had already fallen significantly before the indicator flashed.

Please pay attention to this post if you want to understand why Bitcoin is highly unlikely to suddenly spring back into a bull run

One word: Momentum

The 6-week LMACD has some of the cleanest crossovers representing pivotal trend change confirmation points. The signal lags,… pic.twitter.com/mq9uR2Fqec

— Tony “The Bull” Severino, CMT (@TonyTheBullCMT) November 22, 2025

Bitcoin price chart. Source: @TonyTheBullCMT On X
A Possible Long Road Before Any Significant Recovery
Although the LMACD signal just crossed bearish, the current crossover is still unconfirmed for another 15 days, and the resemblance to past cycles is something to keep in mind. 

Severino noted that he is not predicting the end of Bitcoin’s long-term prospects, but he is urging traders to stop expecting rapid upside. Past behavior does not guarantee the same outcomes, and there is no certainty that Bitcoin will drop another 70% from here like previous cycles.

The 6-week LMACD is a high-timeframe signal, and the shifts it captures reflect deep structural trends rather than short-term fluctuations. This means Bitcoin could still be months away from its true cycle bottom.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $85,670, down by 11% and 23% in the past seven and 30 days, respectively. Severino’s analysis means that the Bitcoin price could spend a prolonged period hovering around these levels or experience a further decline before any meaningful recovery into a new bull phase begins.

Featured image from See The Wild, chart from TradingView

PEPE shows a clear downward trend over the past week, dropping from about $0.000005008 to roughly $0.000004175. This reflects an estimated decline of around 16% over the period. The overall momentum remains weak, signaling that sellers continue to maintain control of the market.

As of today, PEPE shows a strong intraday recovery, rising from around $0.00000407 after early volatility to about $0.000004182. The price action reflects a clear shift from bearish movement to steady upward momentum throughout the day. 

At press time, PEPE was trading at $0.000004182, reflecting a modest 3.41% increase over the past 24 hours.

PEPE price chart, Source: CoinMarketCap

PEPE Breakdown Eyes $0.00000185 Target After Pattern ConfirmationPEPE breaks down from a head-and-shoulders pattern near $0.0000044, confirming a major bearish reversal signal. The chart clearly outlines the left shoulder, head, and right shoulder formation, followed by a clean breakdown below the neckline, an area that had previously acted as strong multi-month support. Once this level failed, selling pressure intensified, showing that bulls were unable to regain control or defend any nearby support zones, reinforcing the bearish shift in momentum.

Source: X

According to recent data by Ali Martinez, the completion of this pattern now opens the door to lower Fibonacci extension targets, with the most important one sitting at $0.00000185. This aligns with the 1.618 extension, often used to project full downside completion after a confirmed reversal structure. 

As long as PEPE remains below the neckline and continues forming lower lows, the technical outlook points toward an extended decline into this zone. Unless buyers reappear and reclaim key resistance levels soon, the trend suggests PEPE may drift further toward this target before any meaningful recovery attempt.

PEPE Extends Weekly Downtrend as Momentum Continues to FadeThe weekly chart clearly shows that PEPE remains stuck in a decisive downtrend, with price action forming consistent lower highs and lower lows ever since the major blow-off top. Each rebound has grown progressively weaker, signaling fading bullish strength and a lack of conviction from buyers. This kind of structure is typical when a macro trend has shifted from expansion to distribution, and the highlighted zones on the chart reinforce how momentum has steadily drained from the market.

Source: X

As PEPE continues to slide, there’s still no meaningful reaction from any strong support zone, which keeps the bearish outlook intact. The next demand area will be crucial; if buyers fail to defend it, the token could drift even lower in the coming weeks. However, if accumulation starts to appear, a temporary relief bounce becomes possible. 

Bitcoin has entered one of its most turbulent phases of 2025, with a wave of large-scale sell-offs placing heavy downward pressure on the market. After briefly trading above the $100,000 mark earlier in the month, BTC has now remained below that threshold for eight consecutive days, marking its longest stretch of negative movement since the post-Liberation Day drawdown in early April.

Sun, 23/11/2025 - 10:18

Max Keiser has revealed quite a bold Bitcoin 2025 ATH prediction right as BTC's price sinks to the $80,600 crash zone and ETF inflows flip green, sparking fresh debate over whether the next major rally has already begun.

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Renowned Bitcoin evangelist Max Keiser decided to frame the current market dip as nothing more than the last breath of a long distribution phase, and he did it on the same day Bloomberg screens showed something the market had almost given up on seeing this month — a rare session of net inflows into the Bitcoin ETF complex, with the group pushing a positive day even as the heaviest product in the lineup, BlackRock's IBIT, closed with another red print.

That contrast between a bleeding market and green ETF columns appeared right as the weekly BTC chart reached the zone traders have been tracking since early Q1, because Bitcoin has now retraced roughly 32% from its $129,000 peak and landed on the mid-range area between $86,000 and $80,600.

The ETF numbers back this up, with figures instead of stories, since the crypto investments market posted a $238 million positive day despite losing over $4.3 billion across the month, which suggests that several investors with real money are buying into the latest drop instead of waiting for lower quotes.

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This matches what Keiser said, which is that the market has crossed into accumulation, whether retail investors like it or not.

Bitcoin price in focusThe chart context adds another layer, because below $80,600 sits the final major structural level at $74,110, which is, accidentally or not, the average buy price of Michael Saylor's Strategy, which currently holds 649,870 BTC worth as much as $55.96 billion.

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If that zone remains untouched through the next few weekly candles, Bitcoin keeps its potential path toward the former resistance corridor around $112,000 and then the $120,000-$125,000 pocket that needs to be reclaimed before any conversation about a 2025 all-time high becomes any serious.

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