Market Signal Briefing

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Integer, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until February 9, 2026, 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 Integer common stock. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and is captioned West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Integer Holdings Corporation, et al., No. 1:25-cv-10251.

Why is Integer Being Sued For Securities Fraud?

Integer designs and manufactures cardiac rhythm management and cardiovascular products, including electrophysiology (“EP”) devices that map the heart’s electrical activity to diagnose and treat arrhythmias.

During the relevant period, Integer repeatedly touted its EP sales growth and market position while overstating demand for its EP devices.

As alleged, in truth, demand for and revenue from Integer’s EP products had fallen sharply—directly contradicting the Company’s public assurances.

Why did Ineger’s Stock Drop?

On October 23, 2025, Integer disclosed that it lowered its 2025 sales guidance to a range between $1.840 billion and $1.854 billion, from a range between $1.850 billion and $1.876 billion, and well below analysts’ estimates. The Company also revealed that it expected poor net sales growth of -2% to 2% and organic sales growth of 0% to 4% for 2026. Integer also admitted that two of its EP devices experienced “slower than forecasted” adoption and that it expected the slower demand “to continue into 2026.” This news caused the price of Integer stock to drop $35.22 per share, or more than 32%, from a closing price of $109.11 per share on October 22, 2025, to $73.89 per share on October 23, 2025.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in Integer, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit

Or contact:
Ross Shikowitz
[email protected]
212.789.3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

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.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit

Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

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

Investors have until January 2, 2026, 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 CarMax securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and is captioned Jason Cap v. CarMax, Inc., et al., No. 1:25-cv-03602.

Why is CarMax Being Sued For Securities Fraud?

CarMax sells used cars. During the relevant period, the Company touted the strong and sustainable demand for its cars, driven by factors such as a seamless customer experience.

As alleged, in truth, it appears that the announcement of U.S. tariffs imposed on cars provided a short-term boost to demand, as customers purchased cars prior to the tariffs taking effect.

BFA Law is also investigating the unexpected departure of CEO Bill Nash on November 6, 2025, and whether CarMax properly assessed or reserved for its portfolio of car loans.

Why did CarMax’s Stock Drop?

On September 25, 2025, the Company reported disappointing financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2026. Specifically, CarMax announced sales declines across the board, including a 5.4% decline in retail used unit sales, a 6.3% decline in comparable store used unit sales, and a 2.2% decline in wholesale units. The Company also posted a disappointing second quarter net income of about $95.4 million, down from $132.8 million over the prior year. A main reason for the declines, according to CarMax, was a “pull forward” in demand into the first fiscal quarter due to the announcement of tariffs.

On this news, the price of CarMax stock dropped $11.45 per share, or roughly 20%, from $57.05 per share on September 24, 2025, to $45.60 per share on September 25, 2025.

Then, on November 6, 2025, CarMax announced the unexpected departure of CEO Bill Nash and a weak preliminary Q3 2025 outlook. On this news, the price of CarMax stock dropped over 24%.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/carmax-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in CarMax you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/carmax-inc-class-action-lawsuit

Or contact:
Ross Shikowitz
[email protected]
212.789.3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

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.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/carmax-inc-class-action-lawsuit

Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has been among the most closely watched on Wall Street, with investors analyzing both near-term catalysts and longer-range structural shifts in the AI hardware market.

As the company heads into 2026, a key long-term resistance level to watch sits at the $300 mark, while the stock faces nearer-term resistance around $200. In this context, NVDA shares ended the last session at $190.53, up more than 1%, and are up 38% year-to-date.

NVDA YTD stock price chart. Source: Finbold
Based on fundamental factors, the $300 level looks plausible heading into 2026, provided the company maintains its dominant position in the AI space. To this end, Finbold has identified two reasons likely to help the American semiconductor giant reach a record high of $300 in 2026.

Groq deal 
The first major catalyst is Nvidia’s strategic licensing agreement with AI chipmaker Groq, which has been widely welcomed on Wall Street. In late December, Nvidia reached a non-exclusive licensing deal valued at up to $20 billion to bring Groq’s inference technology and key personnel into its fold.

The move is intended to integrate deterministic, real-time language processing capabilities into Nvidia’s broader AI ecosystem and address a growing segment of the AI market that extends beyond traditional GPU training workloads.

By strengthening its inference performance capabilities, Nvidia enhances its value proposition to hyperscalers and enterprise AI customers at a time when demand for both training and inference infrastructure is rising. The market’s positive reaction and renewed analyst optimism around an expanded AI stack underscore the potential importance of this deal to Nvidia’s growth story in 2026.

Product roadmap 
The second driver of potential upside is Nvidia’s aggressive product roadmap for 2026, most notably the planned rollout of its next-generation Rubin microarchitecture. Rubin is designed to deliver significant performance gains through advanced HBM4 memory and improved processing efficiency, representing a step change from current Blackwell-based platforms.

Industry forecasts suggest Rubin could achieve substantial throughput improvements, reinforcing Nvidia’s competitive lead in AI accelerators and helping secure a larger share of the global AI infrastructure market. Expectations of strong demand for Rubin-based systems, combined with broad adoption of the Blackwell series in 2025, position Nvidia for continued growth across data center and edge computing markets in 2026.

Nvidia’s risks
Despite these tailwinds, Nvidia’s path to a $300 stock price carries clear risks. One of the most significant is ongoing U.S. export controls and licensing restrictions on advanced chips to China, which have already resulted in inventory charges and could further limit access to one of the world’s largest technology markets. Prolonged or expanded restrictions could materially constrain Nvidia’s addressable market and temper revenue growth.

Another risk is intensifying competition from hyperscalers and custom silicon initiatives. Major technology companies are investing in proprietary AI chips, which over time could pressure Nvidia’s pricing power or market share if these alternatives prove sufficiently capable or cost-effective.

Featured image via Shutterstock

HomeETFs and Funds AnalysisClosed End Funds Analysis

SummaryThe article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 9.25% yield and -7.5% NAV discount.Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs.CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.In this monthly series, we try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select 10 CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds. Olivier Le Moal/iStock via Getty Images

Introduction After an extended rally and making fresh all-time highs for several months, the market stalled somewhat in early December. Since then, it has been trading in a tight range between S&P 500 (

Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of ABT, ABBV, CI, JNJ, PFE, NVS, NVO, AZN, UNH, CL, CLX, UL, NSRGY, PG, TSN, ADM, BTI, MO, PM, KO, PEP, EXC, D, DEA, DEO, ENB, MCD, BAC, PRU, UPS, WMT, WBA, CVS, LOW, AAPL, IBM, CSCO, MSFT, INTC, T, VZ, CVX, XOM, VLO, ABB, ITW, MMM, LMT, LYB, RIO, O, NNN, WPC, ARCC, ARDC, AWF, CII, CHI, DNP, TLT either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational purposes only and in no way should be construed as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any stock. The author is not a financial advisor. Please always do further research and do your own due diligence before making any investments. Every effort has been made to present the data/information accurately; however, the author does not claim 100% accuracy. The stock portfolios presented here are model portfolios for demonstration purposes. For the complete list of our LONG positions, please see our profile on Seeking Alpha.

Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in Klarna to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Klarna pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Klarna's September 2025 initial public offering (the "IPO") and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

[You may also click here for additional information]

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Klarna Group plc ("Klarna" or the "Company") (NYSE: KLAR) and reminds investors of the February 20, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Defendants materially understated the risk that its loss reserves would materially go up within a few months of the IPO, which they either knew of or should have known of given the risk profile of many individuals agreeing to Klarna's buy now, pay later ("BNPL") loans; and (2); as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

On November 18, 2025, Yahoo! Finance posted an article entitled "Klarna Revenue Surges Yet Longer Loans Trigger Provisions" on its website. The article, originally published on Bloomberg, stated that Klarna "reported record revenue that beat estimates for its third quarter, while setting aside more provisions for credit losses, in its first set of earnings since going public."

The article stated that Klarna "posted a net loss of $95 million, as the firm set aside more money for potentially souring loans. The company said provisions represented 0.72% of gross merchandise volume, up from 0.44% a year ago. Provisions for loan losses came in at $235 million, above analyst estimates of $215.8 million."

On this news, Klarna stock fell 9.3% on November 18, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Klarna's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Klarna class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/KLAR or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, on X, or on Facebook.

Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (www.faruqilaw.com). Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/278965

Source: Faruqi & Faruqi LLP

Ready to Announce with Confidence?
Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs.

Contact Us

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in Blue Owl to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Blue Owl between February 6, 2025 and November 16, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

[You may also click here for additional information]

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl" or the "Company") (NYSE: OWL) and reminds investors of the February 2, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) that Blue Owl was experiencing a meaningful pressure on its asset base from BDC redemptions; (2) that, as a result, the Company was facing undisclosed liquidity issues; (3) that, as a result, the Company would be likely to limit or halt redemptions of certain BDCs; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

On November 16, 2025, the Financial Times published an article describing how "Blue Owl has blocked redemptions in one of its earliest private credit funds as it merges with a larger vehicle overseen by the asset manager in a deal that could leave investors with large losses."

According to the report, Blue Owl Capital Corporation II investors are restricted from pulling money from the fund until a recently announced merger with Blue Owl Capital Corporation closes in early 2026.

The article further explains how, once the merger occurs, investors in Blue Owl Capital Corporation II will permanently lose the ability to redeem cash at the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV). Instead, investors will trade their shares in for the publicly traded Blue Owl Capital Corporation shares, which are currently trading approximately 20% under the fund's NAV.

On this news, Blue Owl's stock price fell $0.85, or 5.8%, to close at $13.77 per share on November 17, 2025, thereby injuring investors.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Blue Owl's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Blue Owl Capital class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/OWL or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, on X, or on Facebook.

Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (www.faruqilaw.com). Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/278612

Source: Faruqi & Faruqi LLP

Ready to Announce with Confidence?
Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs.

Contact Us

Peter Zhang
Dec 27, 2025 11:46

HBAR price prediction points to modest gains toward $0.1160 by December 31, 2025, as technical indicators show weak bullish momentum despite recent decline.

Hedera (HBAR) is trading at a critical juncture as December 2025 draws to a close, with technical indicators painting a mixed picture for the final days of the year. Despite a recent 1.77% decline, multiple analyst forecasts converge on a similar Hedera forecast targeting the $0.1160 resistance level.

HBAR Price Prediction Summary
• HBAR short-term target (1 week): $0.1160 (+5.5%)
• Hedera medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.10-$0.12 range
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.1167
• Critical support if bearish: $0.10

Recent Hedera Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest HBAR price prediction from multiple analysts shows remarkable consensus around the $0.1160 target. Peter Zhang's December 25 forecast aligns with Joerg Hiller's December 23 analysis, both targeting $0.1160 within a 24-48 hour window. MEXC News provides a slightly more conservative outlook with a $0.11205 price target for December 27.

This convergence suggests institutional confidence in HBAR's ability to reclaim the $0.1160 resistance level, despite current technical headwinds. The analysts' medium confidence levels reflect cautious optimism while acknowledging the proximity to critical support at $0.10.

HBAR Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Consolidation Breakout
The Hedera technical analysis reveals a cryptocurrency positioned for potential upside despite recent weakness. With HBAR trading at $0.11, the token sits precisely at its 7-day SMA and EMA 12, indicating short-term equilibrium.

The RSI reading of 39.48 places HBAR in oversold territory without reaching extreme levels, suggesting room for recovery. Most significantly, the MACD histogram shows a positive reading of 0.0010, indicating emerging bullish momentum despite the negative MACD line at -0.0080.

Bollinger Bands analysis shows HBAR trading at 38.13% of the band width, closer to the lower band at $0.10 than the upper band at $0.14. This positioning historically favors mean reversion toward the middle band at $0.12, supporting the bullish HBAR price prediction.

Volume analysis shows $6.7 million in 24-hour trading on Binance, providing adequate liquidity for the anticipated move toward resistance levels.

Hedera Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for HBAR
The primary HBAR price target of $0.1160 represents a 5.5% gain from current levels and aligns with the analyst consensus. A successful break above this level could trigger momentum toward the next resistance at $0.1167, followed by the Bollinger Band upper limit at $0.14.

For this Hedera forecast to materialize, HBAR needs to maintain support above $0.11 while building volume on any upward moves. The positive MACD histogram provides the foundation for this scenario, particularly if broader market conditions remain stable.

Bearish Risk for Hedera
The critical support level at $0.10 represents both the Bollinger Band lower boundary and the 52-week low. A break below this level would invalidate the bullish HBAR price prediction and could trigger selling pressure toward the next support zone around $0.095.

Risk factors include the significant distance from higher timeframe moving averages, with the SMA 200 at $0.19 representing a 72% premium to current prices. This gap suggests longer-term bearish pressure that could reassert itself.

Should You Buy HBAR Now? Entry Strategy
Based on current Hedera technical analysis, the optimal entry strategy involves staged purchases. Initial positions can be established at current levels around $0.11, with additional purchases on any dip toward $0.105.

Stop-loss levels should be set below $0.10 to limit downside risk, representing approximately 9% maximum loss. Position sizing should reflect the medium confidence level of this HBAR price prediction, suggesting modest allocation rather than concentrated exposure.

For those asking whether to buy or sell HBAR, the technical setup favors buyers with tight risk management, particularly given the proximity to strong support and emerging bullish momentum indicators.

HBAR Price Prediction Conclusion
The convergent analyst targets and supportive technical indicators suggest a medium confidence prediction for HBAR reaching $0.1160 by December 31, 2025. This represents the most probable outcome given current market structure and momentum patterns.

Key indicators to monitor include maintaining the $0.11 pivot point and any expansion in the MACD histogram reading. A break above $0.1160 with volume confirmation would validate this Hedera forecast and open the path toward $0.12.

The timeline for this prediction centers on the final trading days of December 2025, making this a short-term tactical opportunity rather than a longer-term strategic position. Success depends on broader cryptocurrency market stability and HBAR's ability to hold critical support levels during this consolidation phase.

Image source: Shutterstock

hbar price analysis
hbar price prediction

Alvin Lang
Dec 27, 2025 11:59

AAVE price prediction suggests 14-17% upside to $179-$183 range within 5 days, supported by whale accumulation and oversold RSI conditions at $156.87.

Aave (AAVE) is showing signs of potential recovery after trading in a consolidation phase near the $156.87 level. Despite bearish momentum indicators, several factors point toward a short-term bounce that could deliver meaningful gains for positioned traders.

AAVE Price Prediction Summary
• AAVE short-term target (5-7 days): $179.04 (+14.1%) based on CoinCodex technical analysis
• Aave medium-term forecast (January 2026): $182.90-$190 range (+16-21%)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $165.00 (whale accumulation zone)
• Critical support if bearish: $146.40 (immediate support level)

Recent Aave Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest AAVE price prediction consensus from December 27th shows remarkable alignment among major platforms. CoinCodex projects dual targets of $179.04 (5-day horizon) and $182.90 (January 1st target), representing 17.28% and 17.34% gains respectively. This Aave forecast is supported by technical momentum indicators despite current bearish readings.

Investing.com's technical aggregation signals a "Strong Buy" recommendation with high confidence, while AInvest highlights significant whale activity with $4.7M in fresh AAVE accumulation around the $165 level. This institutional interest provides fundamental support for the bullish AAVE price prediction narrative.

The convergence of these forecasts around the $179-$183 range suggests strong technical resistance turned support at these levels, making this AAVE price target particularly credible.

AAVE Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Oversold Bounce
Current Aave technical analysis reveals a classic oversold setup despite the weak bullish trend classification. The RSI reading of 38.98 sits in neutral territory but trending toward oversold conditions, historically a precursor to relief rallies in AAVE.

The MACD histogram at -2.7803 shows bearish momentum, but the narrowing spread between MACD (-10.0580) and signal line (-7.2777) suggests potential bullish divergence forming. Stochastic indicators (%K: 20.24, %D: 12.93) are deeply oversold, creating conditions for a technical bounce.

Bollinger Bands positioning shows AAVE at 0.2319, indicating the price is closer to the lower band ($139.42) than the middle SMA 20 ($177.04). This extreme positioning often precedes mean reversion moves, supporting the AAVE price target of $179-$183.

Trading volume of $12.9M on Binance provides adequate liquidity for the predicted move, though increased volume above $20M would strengthen conviction in the Aave forecast.

Aave Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for AAVE
The primary bullish AAVE price target scenario unfolds if price breaks above $165 with volume confirmation. This level coincides with whale accumulation zones and the EMA 12 ($163.31), making it a critical inflection point.

Upside targets:
- Initial target: $179.04 (immediate resistance, +14.1%)
- Extended target: $182.90-$190 (January range, +16-21%)
- Optimistic scenario: $207.16 (immediate resistance if momentum sustains)

For this AAVE price prediction to materialize, we need RSI to reclaim 45+ levels and MACD histogram to show positive divergence. A break above the EMA 26 ($173.37) would confirm the bullish scenario with high probability.

Bearish Risk for Aave
The bearish scenario activates if AAVE fails to hold the $146.40 support level, which represents both immediate support and strong support on the technical analysis. This Aave forecast would target:

Downside risks:
- Initial support: $146.40 (critical level)
- Extended decline: $139.42 (Bollinger lower band)
- Worst-case scenario: $135-$140 (near 52-week low of $140.94)

Risk factors include broader crypto market weakness, DeFi sector rotation, or failure of whale accumulation to generate sustained buying pressure.

Should You Buy AAVE Now? Entry Strategy
The current AAVE price prediction suggests a favorable risk-reward setup for accumulation, but timing and positioning are crucial for the "buy or sell AAVE" decision.

Optimal entry strategy:
- Primary entry: $155-$158 range (current levels with 2% tolerance)
- Backup entry: $148-$152 if initial support breaks briefly
- Stop-loss: Below $144 (invalidates the bullish thesis)
- Take-profit zones: 50% at $175, 30% at $182, 20% at $190

Position sizing should remain conservative (2-3% of portfolio) given the mixed technical signals. The Aave technical analysis supports accumulation but doesn't warrant aggressive positioning until momentum indicators confirm the reversal.

AAVE Price Prediction Conclusion
The AAVE price prediction for the next 5-10 days targets the $179-$183 range with medium confidence (65-70%). The combination of oversold technical conditions, whale accumulation, and analyst consensus creates a favorable setup for short-term gains.

Key indicators to monitor:
- RSI breaking above 45 (bullish momentum confirmation)
- MACD histogram turning positive (trend reversal signal)
- Volume sustaining above $15M daily (institutional participation)
- Bitcoin correlation remaining stable (macro backdrop)

The Aave forecast timeline suggests this move should materialize by January 3-5, 2026, making it a short-duration trade setup rather than a long-term investment thesis. Failure to achieve these targets by mid-January would require reassessment of the bullish case and potential position adjustments.

Image source: Shutterstock

aave price analysis
aave price prediction

Share

Bitcoin

A claim made by Moscow has unexpectedly pulled Bitcoin mining into one of the most volatile geopolitical flashpoints of the war in Ukraine.

According to statements attributed to Vladimir Putin, the United States and Russia are allegedly exploring arrangements related to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest nuclear site. The discussions, as described by Putin, would exclude Ukraine and could involve using the plant’s electricity output for energy-intensive activities such as Bitcoin mining.

A nuclear site at the center of competing interests
Putin made the remarks during a closed meeting with Russian business leaders, according to reports from local media. He suggested that Washington sees strategic value in the plant’s energy capacity and that broader talks may also touch on future electricity supply routes, including the possibility of feeding power back into Ukraine.

The Zaporizhzhia plant has been under Russian control since March 2022, when troops seized the facility early in the invasion. Since then, it has remained a focal point of international concern due to safety risks and its symbolic importance to both sides.

The United States is discussing the possibility of jointly managing the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant without Ukraine’s involvement, Putin said.

He claimed that the US is interested in using the plant for cryptocurrency mining. At the same time, Putin said that electricity… pic.twitter.com/5FwkysGQqP

— KyivPost (@KyivPost) December 25, 2025

Ukraine pushed out of the conversation
Kyiv has consistently rejected any discussions over the plant that do not involve Ukrainian participation. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously said that Zaporizhzhia is one of the most complex and sensitive elements in broader peace negotiations with US involvement.

International organizations share that view. The International Atomic Energy Agency and other global bodies have repeatedly stated that decisions regarding the plant made without Ukraine’s consent violate international law.

A plant offline, but still dangerous
Despite the political debate, the facility itself is currently not producing electricity. All six reactors are in cold shutdown and rely on emergency diesel generators to maintain critical cooling systems. Power disruptions in and around the site have been frequent, keeping safety risks elevated.

The situation is compounded by wider damage to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Reports indicate that Russian missile and drone attacks on power facilities have intensified, leaving the national grid under extreme strain during peak demand periods.

Why Bitcoin mining entered the picture
Putin’s reference to Bitcoin mining highlights the growing intersection between energy security and digital infrastructure. Large-scale crypto mining requires stable, low-cost electricity, making nuclear power an attractive – if controversial – option.

Independent research has already shown that even small mining operations can create steady demand on fragile grids. Analysts tracking crypto activity inside Ukraine have previously identified active mining pools operating despite the ongoing energy crisis.

No confirmation from Washington
So far, US officials have not confirmed the existence of talks over joint management of the Zaporizhzhia plant or any plans to use its power for Bitcoin mining. As of now, the claims rest solely on statements from Moscow.

What is clear is that the future of the nuclear facility is no longer framed only around safety or military control. Energy access, geopolitics, and the demands of power-hungry digital industries are increasingly colliding at Zaporizhzhia – turning the plant into a symbol not just of war, but of the shifting role energy plays in global strategy.

Author

Alexander Stefanov

Reporter at CoinsPress

Alex is an experienced finance journalist and a cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiast. With over five years of experience covering the industry, he deeply understands the complex and constantly evolving world of digital assets. His insightful and thought-provoking articles provide readers with a clear picture of the latest developments and trends in the market. His passionate approach allows him to break down complex ideas into accessible and insightful content. Follow up on his content to be up to date with the most important trends and topics - stay ahead of the curve with CoinsPress.

Exchange-traded products based on spot Ether have been witnessing a massive outflow in the last weeks. With only three trading sessions left in 2025, Ethereum ETFs are almost ready to print the second worst month in the history of this asset class.

No Santa Claus rally for Ethereum ETFs this yearIn December 2025, spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States saw their investors withdrawing liquidity en masse. Outflows exceeded $564 million in equivalent, as per SoSoValue's data.

Image by SoSoValueThe cumulative USD-denominated liquidity volume in Ether ETFs is back to levels unseen since June. As of today, $17.86 billion is locked in all ETFs, which is 37.5% lower compared to August 2025 highs.

HOT Stories

December 2025 has all chances to become the second worst month in the entire history of Ethereum ETFs as an asset class. It already brought more pain compared to July 2024 and March 2025 with their $460 million and $408 million in outflows, respectively.

Uber-bearish November 2025 remains the most brutal month for the Ethereum ETFs scene, with net outflows exceeding $1.42 billion.

In the corresponding period, Ethereum's (ETH) price dropped from the $4,953 high to the $2,800-$3,300 zone it has been stuck in for the last seven weeks.

Bitcoin ETF outflows exceeded $4 billion in two monthsAs of printing time, Ethereum (ETH) is changing hands at $2,926, being 41% down from its all-time high and 13% down YTD.

The spot Bitcoin ETFs segment is also facing huge outflows this month. With $804 million lost, it is the third worst month in the two-year history of spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Combined with the devastating November 2025, the sphere lost over $4 billion or 3.5% of its USD-denominated TVL.

Grayscale's GBTC and Fidelity's FBTC recorded the biggest outflows here.

Bitcoin is ending the year down nearly 10%, leaving many investors puzzled. 2025 was expected to be a big year for Bitcoin, with new milestones like spot Bitcoin ETFs, more interest from big institutions, and increased political attention.

Despite this, the price hasn’t kept up, creating fear in the market. But Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy and long-time Bitcoin supporter, says the market might be reading it wrong. He believes 2025 isn’t a failure, it’s just setting the stage for what comes next.

Michael Saylor: Fundamentals Are Stronger Than EverSpeaking recently on Alex Thorn’s podcast, Saylor said that the past 12 months may have been the most important period in Bitcoin’s history from a fundamentals perspective.

“The last 12 months have probably been the best 12 months in the history of the industry in terms of fundamentals. It’s profound what’s happened since December,” Saylor said.

He pointed out that, while institutions like BlackRock and public companies get most of the attention, roughly 85% of Bitcoin remains in the hands of early holders whose identities are largely unknown. Meanwhile, derivatives markets, particularly leveraged perpetual contracts, are playing a major role in short-term price movements.

According to Saylor, this structure means Bitcoin’s price is often driven more by trader sentiment and leverage than by spot demand, even during periods of strong adoption.

Why Bitcoin Isn’t Responding to Bullish NewsBitcoin’s sluggish performance is less about crypto-specific issues and more about broader macroeconomic conditions.

Historically, Bitcoin has performed well when economic activity is expanding above the PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) cycle critical 50 level. However, the global economy has remained in contraction territory for nearly three years.

As analyst Nico noted in a recent discussion:

“Bitcoin is a liquidity thermometer. Easy money, it goes up. Tight money, it goes down.”

This suggests Bitcoin’s muted price action may reflect tight liquidity conditions rather than weakening fundamentals.

Banks Eye Bitcoin in 2026Adding to the bullish case, Saylor revealed new insights about institutional participation expected next year:

“We’re hearing rumors that major U.S. banks will start to buy Bitcoin, custody Bitcoin, and issue credit against the native Bitcoin asset in the first half of 2026.”

This comes after meetings between MicroStrategy’s CEO and executives from BNY Mellon, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and other banks, who are exploring ways to manage Bitcoin for clients before offering loans or investment products.

MicroStrategy currently holds 671,268 BTC, worth billions, leading a wave of public company Bitcoin ownership. Altogether, public companies now hold over 1 million BTC, showing growing interest from institutions and clearer regulations.

Saylor suggests that this wave of adoption could support Bitcoin prices in 2026, ranging roughly from $143,000 to $170,000.

Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more.

FAQsWhy does Bitcoin often lag positive news during uncertain economic periods?

Bitcoin trades globally and reacts to broad liquidity conditions, not just crypto-specific developments. When capital is cautious, even strong adoption signals can take time to influence price.

Who is most impacted by Bitcoin’s current market structure?

Short-term traders face higher volatility due to leverage-driven price swings, while long-term holders are less affected. Institutions tend to move slowly, prioritizing custody and compliance first.

How might expanding bank involvement affect everyday investors?

If banks offer custody or lending tied to Bitcoin, access could become simpler and more regulated. This may attract cautious investors who previously avoided crypto markets.

Trust with CoinPedia:CoinPedia has been delivering accurate and timely cryptocurrency and blockchain updates since 2017. All content is created by our expert panel of analysts and journalists, following strict Editorial Guidelines based on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Every article is fact-checked against reputable sources to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Our review policy guarantees unbiased evaluations when recommending exchanges, platforms, or tools. We strive to provide timely updates about everything crypto & blockchain, right from startups to industry majors.

Investment Disclaimer:All opinions and insights shared represent the author's own views on current market conditions. Please do your own research before making investment decisions. Neither the writer nor the publication assumes responsibility for your financial choices.

Sponsored and Advertisements:Sponsored content and affiliate links may appear on our site. Advertisements are marked clearly, and our editorial content remains entirely independent from our ad partners.

Why Trust CoinGape

CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.

Ethereum price is in a critical stage as ETH price is in line with the preparations of the 2026 Glamsterdam upgrade. It is worth noting that the scaling roadmap of Ethereum redefines the long-term price expectations of ETH, including the price of $5,000.

The ETH price action is technically more of consolidation than exhaustion. This setting combines protocol expansion and structural rebuilding on the chart. Importantly, the $5,000 Ethereum price discussion emerges from scalability progress and evolving price structure, not short-term speculation.

Glamsterdam 2026 Signals a New Era for Ethereum Scaling
Ethereum price conversations increasingly reference the 2026 Glamsterdam upgrade. Particularly, Glamsterdam succeeds Fusaka upgrade that increased block gas limits to 60 million. This move signifies the transition of Ethereum to more Layer 1 scalability. 

It is important to note that Glamsterdam presents enshrined Proposer-Builder Separation. This transformation minimizes the risks of concentration of validators.

Meanwhile, Block-level Access Lists aim to lower execution costs. They also support parallel processing of transactions. These enhancements aid the increased throughput without jeopardizing decentralization. It is estimated that gas limits may go up to 200 million in the community. That scale would increase Layer 1 capacity considerably.

Verkle Trees are to be introduced by the Hegota fork later. This upgrade deals with state growth pressure directly. All these changes reinforce the long-term infrastructure story of Ethereum.

🚨ETHEREUM UPGRADE INCOMING

Ethereum is set for a major scaling leap in 2026. The Glamsterdam fork introduces true parallel processing and raises the gas limit to 200M, up from 60M today. pic.twitter.com/7gwXSpZtVn

— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) December 25, 2025

Ethereum Price Structure Tightens Near Breakout Toward $5,000
Ethereum price now compresses near the upper boundary of a prolonged descending channel. This position is important in that it indicates pressure accumulation against trend resistance.

This structure imposed low highs and regulated rallies over months. However, ETH price behavior shifted after a firm rebound from a clearly defined demand zone. At the time of press, ETH market valuation sits at around $2930, after a mild 1% daily decline. 

Following that rebound, Ethereum price advanced steadily toward descending resistance. Sellers tried to reject at this limit, but follow-through became weak. 

This interaction signals absorption rather than renewed downside control. The closer the price is to the upper channel line, the more likely it is to break out.

If Ethereum price reclaims the $3,000 level decisively, structure strengthens materially. That acceptance would affirm demand dominance over preceding consolidation. 

When the price reaches $3,000, the second resistance will be at 3,400. This tier had earlier limited upward efforts. A trend transition would be validated by a successful flip into support.

Beyond that, Ethereum price structure opens toward the $4,200 resistance zone. This region is the last supply obstacle to wider recovery.

If buyers absorb profit-taking above $4,200, Ethereum price could structurally reclaim $5,000. Therefore, long-term ETH price prediction increasingly centers on that target.

ETH/USD Daily Chart (Source: TradingView)
Long-Short Positioning Highlights Recovery Conviction
Additionally, the Ethereum price action is notably in line with the derivatives positioning shifts. According to CoinGlass analytics, the long accounts dominate 72% of positions. Meanwhile, short exposure remains at 28%, reflecting directional conviction but not defensive positioning.

With the long-short ratio sitting at around 2.6, this metric implies  aggressive upside bias. However, the price expansion remains controlled. Therefore, this divergence implies positioning building ahead of structural confirmation.

These situations usually come before expansion phases. Nevertheless, the invalidation risk is close to resistance. An unsuccessful breakout would compel prolonged cuts in a short period. 

Conversely, confirmation would validate the $5,000 Ethereum price narrative. This positioning dynamic reinforces upside sensitivity near key structural levels.

ETH Long/Short Ratio Chart (Source: CoinGlass)
To sum up, Ethereum price now reflects a completed transition from correction to recovery. Compression of structure around resistance is an indication of strength and not hesitation. 

Meanwhile, the Glamsterdam upgrade anchors long-term scalability confidence into price expectations. 

The combination of technical structure and protocol expansion promotes a continuation phase. As this alignment persists, Ethereum price maintains a clear trajectory toward reclaiming the $5,000 level next year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

By improving scalability and decentralization, the upgrade strengthens confidence in Ethereum’s long-term network capacity.

It signals sustained demand absorption as price challenges long-term trend resistance.

It reveals directional conviction and how participants position ahead of structural confirmation.

Alvin Lang
Dec 27, 2025 11:05

FLOKI price prediction targets $0.000055 short-term with potential for $0.000185 medium-term based on oversold RSI and bullish MACD histogram patterns.

The meme coin sector has been experiencing significant volatility, but Floki (FLOKI) is showing technical signs of a potential reversal from its current oversold levels. Our comprehensive FLOKI price prediction analysis reveals compelling evidence for a short-term recovery, with multiple analysts converging on similar targets despite the recent bearish price action.

FLOKI Price Prediction Summary
• FLOKI short-term target (1 week): $0.000055 (+10-15% from current levels)
• Floki medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.000055-$0.000185 range
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.000055
• Critical support if bearish: $0.00004802

Recent Floki Price Predictions from Analysts
The cryptocurrency analysis community has reached a notable consensus on FLOKI's near-term prospects. Over the past three days, multiple reputable sources have published remarkably similar FLOKI price prediction targets, suggesting strong technical convergence.

Blockchain.News has consistently maintained a $0.000055 short-term target, citing oversold RSI conditions and a bullish MACD histogram as primary catalysts. This Floki forecast aligns with traditional technical analysis principles, where oversold conditions in meme coins typically precede sharp reversals.

MEXC News presents a more aggressive medium-term outlook with a FLOKI price target of $0.000185, representing potential gains of over 200% from current levels. Their analysis emphasizes that oversold RSI conditions in meme coin markets have historically preceded significant rallies, making this a compelling contrarian play.

The consensus among analysts points to a high-probability scenario where FLOKI experiences a technical bounce in the coming week, with the primary question being the magnitude rather than the direction of the move.

FLOKI Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Recovery
The current technical landscape for FLOKI presents a textbook oversold setup that forms the foundation of our bullish FLOKI price prediction. With the RSI reading at 37.70, the token sits comfortably in neutral territory but shows signs of emerging from deeply oversold conditions that characterized the recent decline.

The MACD histogram reading of 0.0000 represents a critical inflection point, suggesting that bearish momentum is exhausting itself. This technical indicator often provides early signals for trend reversals, particularly when combined with oversold RSI readings. The convergence of these two momentum indicators strengthens our confidence in the short-term Floki forecast.

Bollinger Bands positioning reveals FLOKI trading at the 0.28 level, indicating the price is closer to the lower band than the upper band. This positioning typically suggests oversold conditions and potential for mean reversion toward the middle band, supporting our FLOKI price target of $0.000055.

The 24-hour trading volume of $2,322,449 on Binance spot markets provides adequate liquidity for the anticipated price movement, though we'll be monitoring for volume expansion to confirm any breakout attempt.

Floki Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for FLOKI
Our primary bullish FLOKI price prediction centers on a recovery to $0.000055 within seven days, representing the initial resistance level that must be reclaimed for trend continuation. This target aligns with multiple analyst forecasts and corresponds to key technical levels identified in our analysis.

Should FLOKI successfully break and hold above $0.000055, the medium-term Floki forecast points to $0.000185 as the next significant target. This level represents a 237% gain from current prices and would require sustained buying pressure and broader meme coin sector recovery.

The bullish scenario requires FLOKI to maintain support above $0.00004802 while generating sufficient volume to overcome near-term resistance. A break above $0.000055 with expanding volume would validate our FLOKI price target and open the path to higher levels.

Bearish Risk for Floki
Despite the compelling technical setup, risks remain that could invalidate our bullish FLOKI price prediction. The primary concern is a breakdown below the critical support level of $0.00004802, which would signal continued weakness and potentially accelerate selling pressure.

In a bearish scenario, FLOKI could decline toward psychological support levels around $0.000040 or lower, particularly if broader cryptocurrency markets experience additional weakness. The meme coin sector's correlation with Bitcoin movements presents an ongoing risk factor that could override positive technical signals.

Risk management becomes crucial given FLOKI's distance of 73.63% from its 52-week high, indicating significant overhead resistance once any recovery gains momentum.

Should You Buy FLOKI Now? Entry Strategy
Based on our Floki technical analysis, current levels present an attractive risk-reward opportunity for traders willing to accept the inherent volatility of meme coin investments. The confluence of oversold indicators and analyst consensus creates a compelling case for strategic positioning.

For conservative investors, waiting for a break above $0.000055 with volume confirmation provides a lower-risk entry point, though it sacrifices some potential upside. Aggressive traders might consider accumulating at current levels with tight stop-losses below $0.00004802.

Position sizing should reflect FLOKI's high volatility characteristics, with most traders limiting exposure to 1-2% of their total portfolio. This approach allows participation in potential upside while limiting downside risk if our FLOKI price prediction fails to materialize.

To answer the key question "buy or sell FLOKI" - current technical conditions favor buyers with appropriate risk management, but the position should be considered speculative and sized accordingly.

FLOKI Price Prediction Conclusion
Our comprehensive analysis supports a bullish FLOKI price prediction for the next 7-14 days, with strong conviction in the $0.000055 short-term target. The combination of oversold RSI readings, bullish MACD histogram signals, and analyst consensus creates a compelling technical setup.

Confidence level for the short-term Floki forecast stands at MEDIUM-HIGH, based on the convergence of multiple technical indicators and analyst opinions. The medium-term target of $0.000185 carries MEDIUM confidence, dependent on broader market conditions and sustained momentum.

Key indicators to monitor for confirmation include RSI moving above 40, MACD histogram turning decisively positive, and volume expansion on any upward moves. Invalidation of this FLOKI price target would occur on a decisive break below $0.00004802 with accompanying volume.

The timeline for this prediction spans 7-30 days, with the initial target of $0.000055 expected within the first week if technical momentum continues building. Traders and investors should prepare for significant volatility as these levels are tested in the coming sessions.

Image source: Shutterstock

floki price analysis
floki price prediction

Jessie A Ellis
Dec 27, 2025 11:17

INJ price prediction shows mixed signals with short-term bounce to $4.84 possible, but medium-term Injective forecast warns of $3.36 target amid bearish momentum.

Injective Protocol (INJ) sits at a critical juncture as we close out 2025, trading at $4.61 with technical indicators painting a complex picture for the coming weeks. Our comprehensive INJ price prediction analysis reveals diverging short and medium-term scenarios that traders must carefully navigate.

INJ Price Prediction Summary
• INJ short-term target (1 week): $4.84 (+5.0%) - bounce from current support levels
• Injective medium-term forecast (1 month): $3.36-$4.57 range - bearish consolidation expected

• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $4.96 (SMA 20 resistance)
• Critical support if bearish: $4.35 (immediate support) and $4.08 (Bollinger lower band)

Recent Injective Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest INJ price prediction data from December 24th presents a tale of two scenarios. MEXC News maintains optimism with their INJ price target of $4.84, citing technical analysis that identifies a potential bounce from the $4.72 support level despite prevailing bearish momentum. This prediction aligns with our technical assessment showing the MACD histogram turning positive at 0.0287.

Conversely, Traders Union presents a more cautious Injective forecast, projecting a modest decline to $4.57 over the next seven days, followed by a significant 27% drop to $3.36 within a month. This bearish medium-term outlook reflects the concerning position of INJ trading well below all major moving averages, with the SMA 200 at $10.44 representing a massive 71% decline from the 52-week high of $16.21.

The consensus among analysts reveals medium confidence across all predictions, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Injective's near-term direction. However, the $4.72 support level emerges as the critical battleground that will determine whether the short-term recovery or continued decline scenario plays out.

INJ Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Volatile Recovery Attempt
Current Injective technical analysis reveals INJ positioned at a pivotal moment with mixed signals across key indicators. The RSI at 38.45 sits in neutral territory, avoiding oversold conditions that typically precede sharp reversals, while the MACD histogram's positive reading of 0.0287 suggests early bullish momentum building despite the overall negative MACD position.

The Bollinger Bands configuration tells a compelling story for our INJ price prediction. With INJ trading at a %B position of 0.3027, the token sits closer to the lower band ($4.08) than the middle band ($4.96), indicating potential for mean reversion higher. However, the wide band spread reflects the elevated volatility (ATR of $0.37) that has characterized INJ's recent price action.

Volume analysis from Binance spot data shows $2.23 million in 24-hour trading volume, which remains relatively subdued compared to INJ's historical averages during major directional moves. This low volume environment could amplify price movements once a clear direction emerges, supporting both the bullish bounce scenario to $4.84 and the potential breakdown toward $3.36.

Injective Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for INJ
The optimistic INJ price prediction scenario targets $4.84 as the initial resistance level, representing a 5% gain from current levels. This INJ price target aligns with the recent analyst prediction from MEXC News and coincides with the previous support-turned-resistance zone.

For this bullish Injective forecast to materialize, INJ must first hold the $4.72 support level that previously acted as the EMA 12. A successful defense of this level, combined with increasing volume above $3 million daily, could trigger the expected bounce toward $4.84.

The ultimate bullish invalidation point sits at $4.96 (SMA 20), where a decisive break above this level would shift the technical structure from bearish to neutral, potentially opening the door for a test of $5.73 (SMA 50) in the following weeks. However, this scenario requires significant buying pressure that remains absent in current market conditions.

Bearish Risk for Injective
The bearish INJ price prediction carries higher probability given the current technical setup and analyst consensus. The immediate downside target sits at $4.35, representing the confluence of immediate support and psychological levels. A break below this zone would confirm the continuation of the broader downtrend that began from the 52-week high.

The medium-term bearish Injective forecast targeting $3.36 represents a 27% decline and would place INJ at levels not seen since the previous major accumulation phase. This target gains credibility from the positioning below all major moving averages and the failed attempts to reclaim the SMA 20 at $4.96.

Risk factors supporting this bearish scenario include the overall cryptocurrency market uncertainty heading into 2026, reduced DeFi activity during the holiday period, and INJ's correlation with broader layer-1 protocol performance. The break below $4.08 (Bollinger lower band) would accelerate this decline toward the $3.36 target.

Should You Buy INJ Now? Entry Strategy
The current INJ price prediction analysis suggests a tactical approach rather than aggressive accumulation. For traders seeking long exposure, the optimal entry strategy involves waiting for a decisive bounce from the $4.72 support level with accompanying volume expansion above $3 million.

A scaled entry approach proves most prudent: 30% position at current levels ($4.61), 40% on a successful bounce above $4.75 with volume confirmation, and the remaining 30% on a break above $4.96 to confirm trend reversal. This strategy capitalizes on the potential short-term bounce to $4.84 while managing downside risk.

Risk management becomes critical given the bearish medium-term Injective forecast. Stop-loss orders should be placed below $4.35, limiting losses to approximately 6% from current levels. Position sizing should reflect the high probability of the $3.36 target being reached, suggesting maximum exposure of 2-3% of portfolio value until technical structure improves.

For those believing in the bearish scenario, short positions could be initiated on any bounce toward $4.84, targeting the $3.36 level with stops above $5.00 to limit risk if the bullish breakout scenario unfolds instead.

INJ Price Prediction Conclusion
Our comprehensive analysis yields a medium confidence INJ price prediction favoring the short-term bounce to $4.84 followed by medium-term decline toward $3.36. The technical evidence supports both scenarios, with the $4.72 support level serving as the critical decision point.

Key indicators to monitor for prediction confirmation include: daily RSI breaking above 45 for bullish validation or below 35 for bearish acceleration, MACD signal line crossover, and volume expansion above $4 million for any sustained directional move. The Bollinger Bands middle line at $4.96 remains the key level for determining whether the current consolidation resolves higher or continues the broader downtrend.

Timeline expectations suggest the short-term prediction will resolve within 7-10 trading days, while the medium-term Injective forecast targeting $3.36 should materialize by late January 2026 if current market conditions persist. Traders should remain flexible and ready to adjust positions based on these key technical developments.

Image source: Shutterstock

inj price analysis
inj price prediction

Lawrence Jengar
Dec 27, 2025 11:28

ALGO price prediction shows potential 33-58% upside to $0.16-$0.19 range within 4 weeks as RSI oversold conditions and emerging MACD bullish momentum suggest reversal.

ALGO Price Prediction: Technical Recovery Points to $0.16-$0.19 Targets
Algorand (ALGO) is showing early signs of technical recovery after trading near its 52-week low of $0.11. With RSI conditions approaching oversold territory and MACD histogram turning positive, our ALGO price prediction suggests a potential breakout toward $0.16-$0.19 resistance levels in the coming weeks.

ALGO Price Prediction Summary
• ALGO short-term target (1 week): $0.13-$0.14 (+8-17%)
• Algorand medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.16-$0.19 range (+33-58%)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.14 (Upper Bollinger Band)
• Critical support if bearish: $0.11 (52-week low and strong support)

Recent Algorand Price Predictions from Analysts
Recent analyst forecasts show a mixed but increasingly optimistic outlook for ALGO. The most conservative ALGO price prediction comes from CoinCheckup targeting $0.1167, while more bullish Algorand forecast from MEXC News and Blockchain.News point to $0.16-$0.19 targets.

The consensus among medium-confidence predictions aligns around the $0.16-$0.19 range, supported by technical factors including oversold RSI readings and emerging MACD bullish divergence. FX Leaders' analysis highlighting the RSI at 37.41 and low ATR of 0.0065 suggests ALGO is consolidating before a potential move higher.

Contrarian views remain cautious due to bearish sentiment and minimal expected price movement in the short term, but even these conservative forecasts don't anticipate significant downside below current levels.

ALGO Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Recovery
The Algorand technical analysis reveals several bullish signals emerging from oversold conditions. With RSI at 42.08, ALGO has bounced from deeply oversold levels below 30, indicating selling pressure may be exhausting.

The MACD histogram at 0.0016 shows the first positive reading in recent sessions, suggesting momentum is shifting from bearish to bullish. This early divergence pattern often precedes price reversals when combined with oversold RSI conditions.

Current price action shows ALGO trading at the middle Bollinger Band ($0.12), with the %B position at 0.4557 indicating room for upward movement toward the upper band at $0.14. Trading volume of $1.57 million on Binance remains relatively low, typical of consolidation phases before breakouts.

The moving average structure presents a mixed picture, with ALGO trading above the 7-day SMA ($0.11) but below key resistance levels at the 50-day ($0.14) and 200-day ($0.20) SMAs.

Algorand Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for ALGO
In the bullish scenario, our ALGO price target progression follows clear resistance levels:

Phase 1: Break above $0.14 (Upper Bollinger Band and 50-day SMA) would target $0.16, representing a 33% gain from current levels. This move would require sustained buying volume and RSI climbing above 50.

Phase 2: Successful hold above $0.16 opens the path to $0.19 (strong resistance level), marking a 58% upside potential. This Algorand forecast scenario requires broader market support and positive momentum in the DeFi sector.

Technical confirmation for the bullish case includes MACD line crossing above the signal line, RSI sustaining above 50, and daily volume exceeding the 20-day average.

Bearish Risk for Algorand
Downside risks remain if ALGO fails to hold current support levels. A break below $0.11 (strong support and 52-week low) could trigger selling toward $0.10, representing a 17% decline from current price.

The bearish scenario would be confirmed by RSI falling below 40, MACD histogram turning negative, and trading volume increasing on red candles. Given the proximity to yearly lows, this scenario appears less probable unless broader crypto market sentiment deteriorates significantly.

Should You Buy ALGO Now? Entry Strategy
Based on current technical setup, the buy or sell ALGO decision favors patient accumulation for risk-tolerant investors. Optimal entry points include:

Conservative Entry: Wait for a pullback to $0.115-$0.12 support with stop-loss at $0.105 (4% risk).

Aggressive Entry: Current levels around $0.12 offer favorable risk-reward, targeting $0.16 first resistance with stop-loss at $0.11 (8% risk).

Position sizing should remain conservative given the overall weak trend, limiting ALGO exposure to 2-3% of portfolio allocation. Dollar-cost averaging over 2-3 weeks can help reduce timing risk given the low volatility environment.

ALGO Price Prediction Conclusion
Our ALGO price prediction points to a medium-confidence bullish outlook with targets of $0.16-$0.19 over the next 4 weeks, representing potential upside of 33-58%. The combination of oversold RSI conditions, emerging MACD bullish momentum, and proximity to strong support levels creates a favorable risk-reward setup.

Key indicators to monitor for confirmation include RSI breaking above 50, MACD line crossing above signal line, and sustained trading above $0.13. Invalidation of this Algorand forecast would occur with a decisive break below $0.11 support on increased volume.

The timeline for this prediction centers on January 2026, with initial confirmation expected within 7-10 trading days as technical momentum builds. Traders should remain alert to broader market conditions that could accelerate or delay this anticipated recovery.

Image source: Shutterstock

algo price analysis
algo price prediction

Luisa Crawford
Dec 27, 2025 11:40

WIF price prediction points to potential recovery toward $0.35-$0.42 range within 30 days as whale accumulation builds support at $0.31, though immediate bearish momentum poses downside risk.

dogwifhat (WIF) finds itself at a critical juncture as we close 2025, trading at $0.32 amid mixed technical signals and conflicting analyst predictions. While short-term momentum indicators flash bearish warnings, whale accumulation patterns and oversold conditions suggest a potential reversal could be brewing.

WIF Price Prediction Summary
• WIF short-term target (1 week): $0.33-$0.35 (+3% to +9%)
• dogwifhat medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.35-$0.42 range (+9% to +31%)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.35
• Critical support if bearish: $0.30-$0.31

Recent dogwifhat Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest analyst consensus reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook for WIF price prediction despite current technical headwinds. MEXC News presents the most bullish dogwifhat forecast, targeting $0.38-$0.42 in the medium term based on whale accumulation at the $0.31 support level. This aligns with Blockchain.News's more conservative WIF price target of $0.35, identifying the same critical breakout threshold.

However, contrarian views emerge from technical analysis platforms. Investing.com's indicators flash "Strong Sell" signals with RSI at 47.286 and negative MACD readings, highlighting the current bearish momentum that challenges bullish predictions. Hexn.io's modest forecast of $0.3205 reflects this cautious sentiment, projecting minimal upside movement.

The divergence in predictions underscores WIF's position at a technical crossroads, where fundamental accumulation patterns conflict with short-term momentum indicators.

WIF Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Potential Reversal
Current dogwifhat technical analysis reveals a coin trapped between competing forces. At $0.32, WIF trades precisely at its pivot point, suggesting equilibrium between buyers and sellers. The RSI reading of 38.33 indicates oversold conditions without reaching extreme territory, while the MACD histogram of -0.0035 confirms ongoing bearish momentum.

The Bollinger Bands position tells a compelling story for WIF price prediction. With the token at 0.18 position (near the lower band at $0.29), WIF shows classic oversold characteristics that historically precede reversals. The 24-hour trading range of $0.31-$0.32 demonstrates compression near critical support levels.

Volume analysis through Binance's $6.4 million daily trading suggests adequate liquidity for any breakout attempt. The convergence of moving averages (SMA 7 at $0.32, EMA 12 at $0.33) near current prices indicates a potential decision point approaching for dogwifhat's next directional move.

dogwifhat Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for WIF
The optimistic WIF price prediction scenario targets the $0.35-$0.42 range based on several technical factors. Breaking above the immediate resistance at $0.35 would invalidate the current bearish setup and trigger momentum toward the middle Bollinger Band at $0.36. Sustained buying pressure could then push WIF toward the $0.38-$0.42 zone identified by analyst forecasts.

Key bullish catalysts include the RSI breaking above 50, MACD histogram turning positive, and volume expansion above $8 million daily. The whale accumulation at $0.31 provides a fundamental backdrop supporting higher prices, particularly if broader crypto markets stabilize.

Bearish Risk for dogwifhat
The downside WIF price prediction centers on a break below the critical $0.30-$0.31 support zone. Such a breakdown would target the Bollinger Band lower limit at $0.29, with potential extension toward the 52-week low at $0.31. The current MACD bearish divergence and below-average RSI support this scenario.

Risk factors include continued selling pressure, broader market weakness, and failure to reclaim the $0.35 resistance level within the next week. A decisive close below $0.30 would invalidate all near-term bullish predictions and open the door for further decline.

Should You Buy WIF Now? Entry Strategy
The current WIF price prediction suggests a measured approach rather than aggressive accumulation. For buy or sell WIF decisions, consider dollar-cost averaging between $0.31-$0.32 levels with strict risk management.

Recommended entry strategy targets the $0.31-$0.315 range for initial positions, with additional buying on any dip toward $0.30. Set stop-loss levels at $0.29 to limit downside exposure. For momentum traders, wait for a confirmed break above $0.35 before entering, targeting the $0.38-$0.42 zone.

Position sizing should remain conservative given the mixed technical picture. Allocate no more than 2-3% of portfolio to WIF given the high volatility (ATR of $0.03 on a $0.32 price).

WIF Price Prediction Conclusion
The dogwifhat forecast for early 2026 leans cautiously bullish despite current technical headwinds. WIF price prediction models suggest a 60% probability of reaching the $0.35-$0.42 target range within 30 days, contingent on breaking above immediate resistance.

Key indicators to monitor include RSI movement above 45 for bullish confirmation, MACD histogram turning positive, and sustained volume above $7 million daily. Invalidation signals include a decisive break below $0.30 or failure to reclaim $0.35 within the next 10 days.

The prediction carries medium confidence given the conflicting technical signals, but whale accumulation patterns and oversold conditions provide reasonable upside potential for patient investors willing to manage downside risk appropriately.

Image source: Shutterstock

wif price analysis
wif price prediction

Cover image via U.Today

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available.

In a recent tweet, Ripple CTO David Schwartz provides feedback on his XRP Ledger hub, which has been running for several months since its initial plan was revealed in August. Schwartz had spun up his XRP Ledger node, publishing its output data and researching other use cases for XRP.

The Ripple CTO's hub serves as a production service aiming for maximum uptime and reliability, and data gathered from it has been used to understand the XRP Ledger network behavior and performance.

In the most recent feedback, Schwartz stated that his XRPL hub has been completely solid since the past month. He also investigated various anomalies presented and found out that none were associated with any reduction in performance for peers.

HOT Stories

This feedback remains crucial, as it aligns with the key reasons why the Ripple CTO set up the hub in the first place.

As reported, Schwartz gave three reasons for the hub: First, he had not been running any XRPL infrastructure for a couple of years and thought it would be cool to start again.

Second, there were some instances of increased latency between some validators, and he believes that a good megahub could meaningfully reduce network latency and network diameter and increase reliability.

Third, there were some localized issues with XRPL not performing as well as expected in some cases, and he needed a hub to test his theories for what might be causing these issues.

Ripple CTO reveals new focusIn September, Schwartz announced he would be stepping away from his day-to-day activities as Ripple's CTO by the end of this year. Schwartz, an original architect of XRP Ledger, stated that his focus will now be on family and personal projects related to XRP.

In the midst of this, Schwartz reiterated he was not going away from the XRP community, participating in XRP Ledger through his XRP node, publishing its output data and researching other use cases for XRP besides what Ripple is focused on, among other things.

As "CTO Emeritus," Schwartz has joined Ripple's Board of Directors to continue supporting the company’s mission and long-term vision. He also joined Evernorth as a strategic advisor.

XRP’s open interest has reportedly crashed to lows not seen since last year, when the altcoin surged by around 600%. On-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant noted that this development could be bullish for XRP as it looks to rebound to new highs. 

XRP’s Open Interest Drops To Lowest Level Since 2024
In a blog post, CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain revealed that XRP’s open interest on Binance has fallen to its lowest level since 2024. The analyst noted that analysis of XRP Ledger data on the crypto exchange shows a clear rebalancing in the derivatives market, with open interest falling to almost $453 million, the lowest level since the end of last year. 

Related Reading: Why You Should Pay Attention To XRP’s Exchange Netflows This Month

Arab Chain noted that this development reflects a fundamental shift in trader behavior and confirms a significant decrease in leverage usage compared to previous periods. Notably, the XRP price looks to have been fueled by leverage in the early parts of this year. The analyst noted that open interest in XRP futures contracts exceeded $1 billion on several occasions, which coincided with strong price surges. 

The XRP open interest also rose again in mid-2025 to levels similar to those recorded in the early months of the year, sparking significant volatility for XRP. However, Arab Chain noted that the current landscape is “markedly different.” Open interest has declined gradually and then sharply, indicating a significant exit by short-term speculators. 

Source: Chart from CryptoQuant
Meanwhile, the analyst explained that the decrease in XRP open interest carries dual implications. The first is that the decline in risk appetite and weakening momentum in the derivatives market explain the volatile price behavior in the absence of strong, liquidity-driven breakouts. 

The second is that the contraction represents a healthy structural development, as it reduces the risk of forced liquidations and mitigates the abnormal pressures associated with excessive leverage. Arab Chain noted that periods of low open interest often represent transitional phases, during which the market shifts froma highly speculative environment to a calmer one that relies heavily on genuine spot demand. 

XRP May Be Preparing For Another Significant Rally
Crypto analysts have suggested that XRP may be preparing for another significant rally, although it remains to be seen if it could rally 600% like last year. In an X post, crypto analyst Niels stated that the altcoin is forming a higher low around this level. He noted that this is a similar structure that happened in April this year, before a new all-time high (ATH). The analyst added that a push above $2 could put the bulls in control. 

Related Reading: XRP Stochastic RSI Just Touched 0.0 For The Second Time In History

Crypto analyst Chart Nerd predicted that XRP could reach a new ATH on its next leg to the upside. This came as he noted that the altcoin was in the middle of an ABC reset. His accompanying chart showed that XRP could reach as high as $4.5 on this impulsive move to the upside, which is expected to happen in the first half of next year. 

At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.84, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

XRP trading at $1.85 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

10h05 ▪
4
min read ▪ by
Eddy S.

Summarize this article with:

In January 2026, BNB Chain activates Fermi, a hard fork promising block times reduced to 250 milliseconds. A major breakthrough to compete with Solana and Ethereum. This technical update, combined with optimized indexing, could redefine performance standards in the crypto ecosystem. But what concrete impacts for users and the BNB price?

In brief

The BNB Chain Fermi hard fork will be activated on January 14, 2026, reducing block times to 250–450 ms for increased speed.
The BNB Chain Fermi update introduces partial indexing and optimized voting parameters, improving user and developer experience.
The BNB price could benefit from the Fermi hard fork, with bullish forecasts for Q1 2026.

BNB Chain Fermi: a technical revolution to compete with Solana and Ethereum
The BNB Chain Fermi hard fork, scheduled for January 14, 2026, marks a turning point in the scalability race. With a block time reduced from 750 ms to 250–450 ms, an improvement of 40 to 66%, the blockchain aims to attract latency-sensitive applications, such as high-frequency trading or blockchain games. Currently, BNB Chain has 2.87 million active addresses, a level close to Solana, its main competitor.

This update also introduces a partial indexing mechanism, allowing crypto users to access only the necessary data without downloading the entire blockchain. Validators will need to adopt version v1.6.4 before the deadline to avoid interruptions. An innovation that fits into BNB Chain’s strategy to position itself as a high-performance alternative to Ethereum while reducing resource costs for nodes.

Crypto: Why the BNB Chain Fermi could be a game changer for users 
After the launch of BNB Chain Fermi in January 2026, users will benefit from near-instant crypto transactions, a major advantage for DeFi exchanges and NFT markets. Fees could also decrease, making the blockchain more accessible. For developers, partial indexing simplifies data access, reducing storage and computational power needs.

Projects tested on the Fermi testnet, like some DeFi protocols, have already seen significant performance gains. However, migration to the new version requires a mandatory upgrade, with potential risks of bugs or desynchronization. BNB Chain’s technical teams have published detailed guides to ease this transition, but mass adoption will depend on post-launch network stability.

Crypto: Could the Fermi hard fork boost BNB in Q1 2026 ?
With a current price around 834 USD, BNB could benefit from this update to consolidate its position among the top 5 cryptos. Analysts mention a potential rise to 1,070 USD by the end of 2026. This is driven by improved infrastructure and growing adoption. Previous hard forks, like Lorentz and Maxwell in 2025, have already demonstrated their ability to stimulate on-chain activity.

However, the market remains volatile. Competition from Ethereum, with its Pectra update, and Solana, already optimized for speed, might limit Fermi’s impact. In addition, macroeconomic conditions and regulation will strongly influence BNB’s trajectory. Some experts believe Fermi is good news, but not a sufficient catalyst for immediate growth.

The Fermi hard fork represents a key step for BNB Chain, promising speed and efficiency. Its real impact on the BNB price and ecosystem remains to be proven. One question remains: will this update be enough to dethrone Solana and Ethereum? The debate is open, and the coming months will be decisive.

Maximize your Cointribune experience with our "Read to Earn" program! For every article you read, earn points and access exclusive rewards. Sign up now and start earning benefits.

Join the program

A

A

Lien copié

Eddy S.

The world is evolving and adaptation is the best weapon to survive in this undulating universe. Originally a crypto community manager, I am interested in anything that is directly or indirectly related to blockchain and its derivatives. To share my experience and promote a field that I am passionate about, nothing is better than writing informative and relaxed articles.

DISCLAIMER

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this article belong solely to the author, and should not be taken as investment advice. Do your own research before taking any investment decisions.

Japanese researchers say they have identified early warning signs of crypto price fluctuations by using AI to analyze blockchain transaction networks rather than traditional market data.

Bitcoin’s volatile price swings have been blamed on a combination of hype, monetary policy, and the notorious four-year ‘halving’ schedule. But a group of academics and analysts in Japan believe they’ve figured out how to detect the signs within blockchain infrastructure before prices plummet.

It’s a finding that could reshape how regulators, crypto exchanges, and investors think about risk in a market characterized by extreme volatility.

Japanese companies expand bitcoin treasuries
In Japan, bitcoin is creeping into corporate investment portfolios and now serves as a long term asset.

The publicly listed trading house ANAP went on a bitcoin shopping spree on December 24 and 25, purchasing 109.3551 BTC valued at 1.5 billion JPY ($10 million). It’s been actively promoting crypto assets as a credible business strategy.

The purchase brings ANAP Holding’s total bitcoin holdings to 1,346.5856, worth approximately $85 million.

“Many companies will see the benefits of holding Bitcoin three to five years from now, and by then, it may already be too late. That’s why we encourage companies to start preparing now,” said ANAP CEO Rintao Kawai at the recent Bitcoin Tokyo Conference.

The publicly listed Metaplanet has also become one of Japan’s largest corporate holders of crypto. It has scaled back its original real estate and retail business to focus solely on accumulating bitcoin. It currently holds approximately 30,823 BTC on its balance sheet.

The signs are on the blockchain
The rise of corporate bitcoin holdings in Japan has turned attention to whether price swings can be anticipated before they strike.

In a new study, researchers in Japan say they’ve found evidence that subtle but measurable changes in blockchain transaction networks set the scene for dramatic shifts in crypto prices.

The Japanese government-backed think tank, the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry’s (RIETI) latest paper, identifies precursors to price fluctuations by isolating ‘influential’ nodes that contribute most to the price anomaly.

These nodes are specific wallets within the blockchain transaction network that had the greatest impact on a price surge or market abnormalities.

Crypto cold feet
In October, bitcoin reached a record high of $125,000. The figure then fell to $110,000 at the start of November, erasing a whopping 16.23% of its value. It’s the second worst fall in value after February’s 17.39% decline.

Crypto prices differ from bonds and equities as they don’t have a theoretical value. Experts believe that price volatility is often influenced by market psychology and expectations.

“Bitcoin reacts less to its own fundamentals. It often acts like a mirror of global anxiety and reacts to stress in the real economy,” explained Rakuten Wallet’s senior analyst Yasuo Matsuda.

The latest study by Japanese researchers challenges common narratives around halving.

“The impact of halving is easing and price movements are driven more by demand and liquidity than by the Bitcoin-embedded supply cuts,” adds Matsuda.

Cornell University economist Eswar Prasad told CNN that retail investors are torn between fear of missing out and a concern over crypto’s price plummeting.

He said price swings are not driven by long term core believers. It’s led by short term crowd behaviour. When prices stop rising, many ‘opportunistic’ investors quickly leave.

It’s a view echoed by Rintaro Kawai, CEO of ANAP Holdings.

“We often see companies buy Bitcoin, only to exit later due to falling prices or pressure from stakeholders. In the end, it gets written off as a loss, which is extremely wasteful.”

In fact, analysts and investors look at bitcoin sell-offs as a sign of impending changes in traditional financial markets.

“Bitcoin is the first asset investors sell when markets turn defensive. Its volatility makes it a natural early warning signal,” said Matsuda.

Crypto markets are shaped by ‘fleeting’ traders who occupy the periphery of the blockchain network.

The goal of Japan’s AI blockchain-based detection method is to monitor for these ‘abnormal’ wallets on the chain that amplify bitcoin’s pattern of boom and bust.

Join Bybit now and claim a $50 bonus in minutes

Luisa Crawford
Dec 27, 2025 10:17

NEAR Protocol shows bullish MACD momentum targeting $1.89 resistance. Current $1.51 price offers 25% upside potential with strong support at $1.41.

NEAR Price Prediction: Technical Setup Points to $1.89 Breakout Target
NEAR Protocol has been consolidating near current levels of $1.51, but emerging technical signals suggest a potential breakout scenario is developing. This comprehensive NEAR price prediction analyzes key technical indicators pointing toward a measured move higher, while also examining downside risks that could derail the bullish thesis.

NEAR Price Prediction Summary
• NEAR short-term target (1 week): $1.65 (+9.3%)
• NEAR Protocol medium-term forecast (1 month): $1.75-$1.95 range

• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $1.89 (immediate resistance)
• Critical support if bearish: $1.41 (strong support confluence)

Recent NEAR Protocol Price Predictions from Analysts
The absence of fresh analyst predictions over the past three days creates an interesting dynamic for NEAR Protocol. This lack of coverage often occurs during accumulation phases when institutional players quietly build positions before major moves. The current technical setup suggests NEAR is in a similar quiet period, with price action coiling for a directional break.

Without conflicting analyst opinions clouding the picture, the pure technical analysis becomes more reliable for our NEAR price prediction. The charts are telling a clear story of potential upside momentum building beneath the surface.

NEAR Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Bullish Continuation
The NEAR Protocol technical analysis reveals several compelling factors supporting a bullish bias. The MACD histogram reading of 0.0156 indicates bullish momentum is beginning to build, even as the main MACD line remains slightly negative at -0.1034. This divergence often precedes significant price moves.

NEAR's current RSI of 40.79 sits comfortably in neutral territory, providing ample room for upward movement before reaching overbought conditions. The RSI positioning is particularly bullish as it suggests any buying pressure could easily push the indicator toward the 50-60 range without triggering selling signals.

The Bollinger Bands analysis shows NEAR trading at a 0.37 position between the bands, indicating the price has room to move toward the upper band at $1.79. This Bollinger Band positioning supports our NEAR Protocol forecast for higher prices in the near term.

Volume analysis from Binance spot trading shows $14.5 million in 24-hour volume, which while not exceptional, provides sufficient liquidity for institutional accumulation without significant price impact.

NEAR Protocol Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for NEAR
The primary NEAR price target sits at $1.89, representing the immediate resistance level and a 25% gain from current prices. This target aligns with the 50-day moving average, creating a natural magnet for price action.

If NEAR breaks above $1.89 with conviction, the next logical target becomes $2.20-$2.40, representing a test of longer-term moving averages. The ultimate bullish scenario projects NEAR challenging its strong resistance at $3.19, though this would require sustained buying pressure over several months.

For the bullish case to materialize, NEAR needs to hold above its current support at $1.49 (7-day SMA) and generate enough momentum to clear the $1.62 level (26-day EMA). A break above $1.65 would likely trigger algorithmic buying programs, accelerating the move toward our primary $1.89 target.

Bearish Risk for NEAR Protocol
The bearish scenario for NEAR centers around a breakdown below the critical $1.41 support level. This level represents both immediate support and strong support confluence, making it a make-or-break zone for the current structure.

Should NEAR break below $1.41, the next support doesn't emerge until the 52-week low at $1.43. However, this creates only a narrow buffer, suggesting any break of $1.41 could quickly accelerate toward the $1.25-$1.30 zone, representing a 15-20% decline from current levels.

The bearish case gains credibility if NEAR fails to reclaim the 20-day moving average at $1.57 within the next week. Continued trading below this level would suggest the broader downtrend remains intact despite recent stabilization.

Should You Buy NEAR Now? Entry Strategy
Based on our NEAR Protocol technical analysis, the current price of $1.51 offers an attractive risk-reward setup for buyers willing to accept moderate volatility. The optimal entry strategy involves scaling into positions on any dips toward $1.49 (7-day SMA support).

For risk management, stop-losses should be placed below $1.41, representing approximately 7% downside risk from current levels. This tight stop-loss relative to our upside targets creates a favorable 3:1 reward-to-risk ratio on the trade to $1.89.

Position sizing should remain conservative given NEAR's current distance from major moving averages. Allocating no more than 2-3% of portfolio value to this trade allows for proper risk management while maintaining meaningful upside exposure.

The question of whether to buy or sell NEAR ultimately depends on individual risk tolerance and investment timeframe. Short-term traders can target the $1.65-$1.75 range for partial profit-taking, while longer-term investors may hold for the full move to $1.89 resistance.

NEAR Price Prediction Conclusion
Our NEAR price prediction suggests a measured move higher is likely over the next 2-4 weeks, with medium confidence in reaching the $1.89 target. The combination of bullish MACD momentum, neutral RSI positioning, and well-defined support levels creates a technical setup favoring buyers at current prices.

Key indicators to watch for confirmation include a break above $1.62 (26-day EMA) and sustained trading above the $1.57 pivot point. Failure to hold $1.49 support would invalidate the bullish thesis and suggest further downside testing is needed.

The timeline for this NEAR Protocol forecast to play out extends through mid-January 2026, with the most likely scenario involving a gradual grind higher rather than explosive upside movement. Traders should remain patient and allow the technical setup to develop while maintaining appropriate risk management protocols.

Image source: Shutterstock

near price analysis
near price prediction

Rongchai Wang
Dec 27, 2025 10:23

APT price prediction shows potential bounce to $1.75 in coming weeks despite analyst consensus around $1.24-$1.25 downside targets, with critical $1.42 support determining direction.

Aptos (APT) finds itself at a critical juncture as we close 2025, trading at $1.71 with conflicting technical signals creating uncertainty for traders. While the broader market sentiment remains bearish, emerging technical patterns suggest a potential short-term recovery could be on the horizon.

APT Price Prediction Summary
• APT short-term target (1 week): $1.75 (+2.3% from current levels)
• Aptos medium-term forecast (1 month): $1.24-$1.85 range with high volatility expected
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $1.84 (Bollinger Band upper resistance)
• Critical support if bearish: $1.42 (immediate support confluence)

Recent Aptos Price Predictions from Analysts
The analyst community presents a divided outlook on the immediate APT price prediction landscape. CoinCodex maintains a distinctly bearish stance, projecting downside targets of $1.24-$1.25 based on 85% of technical indicators flashing negative signals and the Fear & Greed Index sitting at an extreme fear level of 20.

However, contrarian voices from Blockchain.News and MEXC News present a more optimistic Aptos forecast, targeting $1.75 based on oversold bounce potential. Their analysis points to the RSI approaching oversold territory at 39.71 (though current data shows 45.33) and positive MACD histogram readings as catalysts for recovery.

Traders Union offers a middle-ground perspective with a $1.50 APT price target, acknowledging the bearish environment while recognizing oversold technical conditions that could trigger a relief rally.

APT Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Cautious Recovery
The current technical picture for Aptos reveals a coin caught between conflicting forces. At $1.71, APT trades above its 7-day SMA ($1.63) and 20-day SMA ($1.65), suggesting short-term momentum has stabilized. However, the price remains significantly below the 50-day SMA ($2.14) and 200-day SMA ($3.81), confirming the longer-term bearish trend remains intact.

The RSI at 45.33 sits in neutral territory, providing room for movement in either direction without immediate overbought or oversold concerns. More encouraging is the MACD histogram reading of 0.0509, which indicates bullish momentum is building despite the negative MACD line (-0.1294) and signal line (-0.1803).

Bollinger Bands analysis shows APT positioned at 0.6629 within the bands, suggesting the token has room to move toward the upper band at $1.84 before encountering significant resistance. The recent 24-hour trading range of $1.65-$1.72 demonstrates contained volatility with a slight upward bias.

Volume analysis from Binance spot markets shows $7.45 million in 24-hour volume, which while modest, has been sufficient to support the recent 1.67% daily gain.

Aptos Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for APT
The bullish Aptos forecast centers on a recovery to $1.75, representing the confluence of the EMA 26 ($1.78) and previous resistance levels. This APT price target aligns with multiple analyst predictions and offers a realistic 2-3% upside from current levels.

For this scenario to unfold, APT needs to maintain support above the pivot point at $1.69 and break through immediate resistance at $1.84 (Bollinger upper band). A successful breach of $1.84 could extend the rally toward $1.92, where stronger resistance awaits.

The technical setup supports this view through the positive MACD histogram and the coin's position above key short-term moving averages. Additionally, the Stochastic indicators (%K at 96.39, %D at 79.36) suggest the token may be approaching overbought territory in the short term, which could coincide with the $1.75-$1.80 target zone.

Bearish Risk for Aptos
The downside scenario remains valid given the broader market sentiment and analyst consensus around lower targets. A break below the critical $1.42 support level would validate the bearish APT price prediction, potentially sending the token toward $1.24-$1.25 targets identified by CoinCodex.

The proximity to the 52-week low of $1.45 adds significance to the $1.42 support level. A decisive break below this zone could trigger stop-loss orders and accelerate the decline toward the lower Bollinger Band at $1.45 and beyond.

Risk factors include continued crypto market weakness, regulatory concerns affecting layer-1 protocols, and potential selling pressure from long-term holders looking to minimize losses given APT's 72% decline from its 52-week high of $6.14.

Should You Buy APT Now? Entry Strategy
Based on the current Aptos technical analysis, a cautious accumulation strategy appears most prudent. Traders should consider dollar-cost averaging into positions between $1.65-$1.70, using the 20-day SMA as a dynamic support level.

For more aggressive traders seeking to capitalize on the potential bounce to $1.75, entries near $1.69 (pivot point) with tight stop-losses at $1.62 (below 7-day SMA) offer a favorable risk-reward ratio of approximately 1:1.5.

Conservative investors might wait for a confirmed break above $1.84 before initiating positions, accepting reduced upside potential in exchange for higher probability setups. This approach would target the $1.92 resistance level with stops below $1.75.

Position sizing should remain conservative given the high volatility environment, with the daily ATR of $0.13 representing roughly 7.6% of the current price, indicating significant intraday movement potential.

APT Price Prediction Conclusion
The APT price prediction for early 2026 favors a modest recovery to $1.75 within the next 1-2 weeks, representing a medium-confidence forecast based on oversold technical conditions and positive momentum indicators. However, this bullish view remains contingent on holding the critical $1.42 support level.

Key indicators to monitor for confirmation include RSI movement above 50, MACD line crossing above the signal line, and sustained trading volume above $10 million daily. Invalidation signals would include a break below $1.42 support or renewed selling pressure that pushes RSI below 40.

The timeline for this Aptos forecast extends through mid-January 2026, after which a broader market reassessment will be necessary based on prevailing crypto market conditions and Aptos ecosystem developments. Traders should remain flexible and ready to adjust positions based on evolving technical signals and market sentiment shifts.

Confidence Level: Medium (65%) based on mixed technical signals and divided analyst opinion.

Image source: Shutterstock

apt price analysis
apt price prediction

Caroline Bishop
Dec 27, 2025 10:34

OP price prediction shows potential upside to $0.35-$0.42 by January 2025, though immediate downside risk to $0.24 support exists based on current technical setup.

Optimism (OP) finds itself at a critical juncture as we approach the end of 2025, with the token trading at $0.27 and displaying conflicting technical signals. This comprehensive OP price prediction analyzes multiple scenarios based on current market dynamics and technical indicators.

OP Price Prediction Summary
• OP short-term target (1 week): $0.28-$0.30 (+4-11%) - Testing SMA 20 resistance
• Optimism medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.35-$0.42 range (+30-56%) - Breaking above key resistance
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.35 (immediate resistance threshold)
• Critical support if bearish: $0.24-$0.25 (Bollinger Band lower bound and strong support confluence)

Recent Optimism Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest OP price prediction landscape reveals a divided analyst community. CoinCodex maintains a conservative short-term outlook, projecting a slight decline to $0.2702 by December 28, 2025, based on technical indicator weakness. This contrasts sharply with MEXC News's bullish Optimism forecast, which targets the $0.42-$0.46 range by month-end.

CoinMarketCap AI presents a middle-ground perspective, highlighting the $0.22-$0.24 support zone as a potential testing ground due to Layer 2 competition and upcoming token unlocks. The consensus among these predictions suggests heightened volatility with support clustering around $0.24 and resistance forming near $0.42.

The divergence in these forecasts reflects the current technical uncertainty, with momentum indicators showing early bullish signs while trend-following indicators remain bearish.

OP Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Potential Reversal
Current Optimism technical analysis reveals a complex setup that could favor patient buyers. The RSI at 40.49 sits in neutral territory, avoiding oversold conditions while leaving room for upward movement. More encouraging is the MACD histogram's positive reading of 0.0007, indicating the first signs of bullish momentum divergence.

OP's position within the Bollinger Bands at 0.30 suggests the token is approaching the lower band's influence zone without being oversold. This positioning often precedes mean reversion moves toward the middle band at $0.29, which aligns with the SMA 20 resistance level.

Volume analysis from Binance spot data shows $4.33 million in 24-hour turnover, which remains below average but sufficient to validate any directional breaks. The key technical pattern emerging is a potential double bottom formation around the $0.25-$0.27 range, with the neckline resistance sitting at $0.35.

Optimism Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for OP
The primary OP price target in a bullish scenario targets $0.35 initially, representing a 30% gain from current levels. This level coincides with the immediate resistance zone and would confirm a breakout from the current consolidation pattern.

Upon clearing $0.35, the next Optimism forecast points to $0.42-$0.46, aligning with MEXC News's projection. This target represents the 50% Fibonacci retracement from the 52-week high decline and would mark a significant technical recovery.

For this scenario to materialize, OP needs sustained volume above 6 million daily and RSI momentum above 50. The MACD would need to cross above its signal line, confirming the current histogram divergence.

Bearish Risk for Optimism
The bearish OP price prediction centers on a break below $0.25 support, which would target the $0.22-$0.24 zone identified by CoinMarketCap AI. This represents a 15-20% downside risk from current levels.

A more severe scenario would see OP testing its 52-week low at $0.25, potentially triggering stop-losses and creating additional selling pressure. The technical setup would turn decisively bearish if the RSI falls below 35 and volume exceeds 8 million on any downside break.

Key bearish catalysts include broader crypto market weakness, Layer 2 competition intensifying, or the anticipated token unlock events creating supply pressure.

Should You Buy OP Now? Entry Strategy
Based on the current technical setup, a scaled entry approach appears most prudent for those considering whether to buy or sell OP. The first entry point sits at current levels ($0.27) with a 25% position size, targeting the initial bounce toward $0.30.

A second entry zone exists near $0.25 support with a 50% allocation, representing the higher-probability reversal level. The final 25% should be reserved for a potential test of $0.22-$0.24 if bearish scenarios materialize.

Stop-loss protection should be placed below $0.21, representing a 22% maximum downside from current levels. This level sits below all major support confluences and would invalidate the bullish thesis entirely.

Position sizing should remain conservative given the mixed technical signals, with maximum allocation not exceeding 2-3% of total portfolio value.

OP Price Prediction Conclusion
The current OP price prediction favors a cautiously bullish outlook with medium confidence. The combination of neutral RSI, emerging MACD bullish divergence, and strong support near $0.25 creates a favorable risk-reward setup for patient investors.

The primary Optimism forecast targets the $0.35-$0.42 range within 4-6 weeks, contingent on maintaining support above $0.25 and seeing volume expansion on any upward moves. Key confirmation indicators include RSI breaking above 45, MACD crossing its signal line, and daily volume sustaining above 5 million.

Traders should monitor the broader Layer 2 ecosystem developments and any announcements regarding token unlock schedules, as these fundamental factors could override technical predictions. The timeline for this OP price prediction to materialize extends through January 2025, with initial confirmation signals expected within the next 5-7 trading days.

Image source: Shutterstock

op price analysis
op price prediction

Lawrence Jengar
Dec 27, 2025 10:40

SUI price prediction shows bullish divergence signals targeting $1.70-$2.10 recovery, though immediate support at $1.33 must hold to avoid decline to $1.10.

SUI Price Prediction Summary
• SUI short-term target (1 week): $1.44-$1.50 (+3-7%)
• Sui medium-term forecast (1 month): $1.70-$2.10 range (+21-50%)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $1.50 (SMA 20)
• Critical support if bearish: $1.33 (immediate support)

Recent Sui Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest SUI price prediction consensus reveals a stark divide among cryptocurrency analysts. CoinCodex presents the most bearish outlook with a $1.10 SUI price target, citing extreme fear sentiment and multiple support level breaks. This contrasts sharply with BitcoinEthereumNews' more optimistic Sui forecast, projecting $1.44 short-term and $1.70-$2.10 medium-term targets.

The divergence in analyst predictions stems from different timeframe perspectives. While short-term sentiment remains cautious due to the Fear & Greed Index showing extreme fear, medium-term technical indicators suggest oversold conditions could trigger a recovery rally. This creates an interesting scenario where the SUI price prediction varies significantly based on analytical timeframes.

SUI Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Potential Reversal
Current technical indicators paint a mixed but increasingly bullish picture for Sui. The RSI at 40.88 sits in neutral territory, avoiding oversold conditions while leaving room for upward momentum. More importantly, the MACD histogram showing 0.0014 indicates early bullish momentum divergence, supporting medium-term recovery predictions.

The Sui technical analysis reveals price consolidation within Bollinger Bands, with SUI trading at 0.24 position between bands. This suggests the token has moved away from oversold conditions near the lower band ($1.31) and could target the middle band at $1.49. The daily ATR of $0.10 indicates manageable volatility for position entries.

Volume analysis shows $24.39 million in 24-hour trading on Binance, providing adequate liquidity for price movements. The weak bullish overall trend classification suggests momentum is building, though it requires confirmation through key resistance breaks.

Sui Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for SUI
The optimistic SUI price prediction scenario targets $1.70-$2.10 within 4-6 weeks. This Sui forecast relies on breaking above the SMA 20 at $1.49, which would signal a trend reversal from recent weakness. The bullish MACD divergence supports this view, as momentum indicators often lead price action.

For the bullish case to materialize, SUI must first reclaim the $1.50 level and hold above it for sustained periods. Success here would target the immediate resistance at $1.73, followed by a move toward $2.10. The SUI price target of $2.10 represents a 50% gain from current levels and would restore confidence in the token's medium-term prospects.

Bearish Risk for Sui
The bearish SUI price prediction warns of potential decline to $1.10 if current support levels fail. The critical $1.33 immediate support level represents the make-or-break point for near-term price action. A break below this level would likely trigger stops and accelerate selling toward the $1.30 strong support.

Risk factors supporting the bearish Sui forecast include the distance from 52-week highs (-67.70%) and trading below all major moving averages except the 200 SMA. The extreme fear sentiment in broader markets could exacerbate any technical breakdown, making risk management crucial for SUI positions.

Should You Buy SUI Now? Entry Strategy
The current setup suggests a measured approach to buying SUI. Conservative investors should wait for a clear break above $1.50 before initiating positions, targeting the $1.70-$2.10 range. More aggressive traders might consider accumulating near current levels ($1.40) with strict stop-losses below $1.32.

The optimal buy or sell SUI decision depends on risk tolerance and timeframe. For short-term traders, waiting for confirmation above $1.50 reduces false breakout risk. Long-term investors might view current levels as attractive, given the oversold conditions and bullish divergence signals.

Position sizing should account for potential volatility, with stop-losses placed below $1.30 to limit downside risk. The risk-reward ratio favors buyers at current levels, with upside targets offering 2-3x potential gains versus downside risks.

SUI Price Prediction Conclusion
The SUI price prediction for the next month targets $1.70-$2.10 with medium confidence, based on bullish MACD divergence and oversold recovery patterns. However, this Sui forecast depends critically on holding support at $1.33 and breaking resistance at $1.50.

Key indicators to monitor include MACD histogram progression, RSI movement above 50, and volume confirmation on any breakout attempts. The timeline for this prediction centers on 4-6 weeks, allowing sufficient time for technical patterns to develop and broader market sentiment to potentially improve.

The current setup favors patient buyers willing to wait for confirmation, while immediate sellers should watch for breaks below $1.33 that would invalidate the bullish scenario and target the bearish $1.10 prediction.

Image source: Shutterstock

sui price analysis
sui price prediction

Crypto analysts suggest XRP may consolidate near current levels until new drivers push it higher. Nansen senior research analyst Jake Kennis commented, “We maintain a view that the latter half of 2026 will provide more constructive conditions for risk assets in general, but in the short term, we have a slightly bearish tilt on altcoins until BTC consolidates or forms a bottom.”

He declined to give specific 2026 price targets. Still, he identified possible drivers for XRP, including ETF approvals, expansion in global payments, and enhanced bridge asset functionality.

XRP may trade close to current levels as the year ends
Likewise, Jesus Perez, CEO of Posidonia21 Capital Partners, said XRP could trade sideways toward the end of the year. “We see XRP holding around current levels in a constructive market scenario, rather than initiating a strong new trend,” he said.

He added that the asset’s potential for growth will largely depend on its perception by the market and the narrative surrounding it. However, he noted that even with the discussion of staking starting, the lack of a clear yield system still represents a disadvantage compared to other assets.

According to X user and crypto trader Niels, XRP is setting a higher low, similar to what we saw in April 2025. Anything over $2 could indicate bullish dominance, he said. Since the beginning of this year, the token has lost 14.63% of its value, currently trading at $1.84, according to CoinMarketCap. Still, spot XRP ETFs in the US had reached $1 billion earlier this month, with Sui Chung of CF Benchmarks attributing the token’s success to its long history and market recognition.

Ripple processed $95 billion in payments, yet XRP’s performance lagged
Ripple has handled more than $95 billion in payments, but we know from XRP’s 2025 performance that price and adoption are not always complementary. Over the past year or so, XRP has built a case for adoption: more banks on RippleNet means more transactions and higher prices. However, simply building infrastructure doesn’t add value to the token. Clearly, the biggest gains this year went to Ripple Labs and not to holders of XRP.

The firm recently received approval for Ripple National Trust Bank, which raised nearly $500 million, valuing it at nearly $40 billion. This month, it also announced that the Monetary Authority of Singapore has allowed a wider range of payment activities under the Major Payment Institution license for its subsidiary, Ripple Markets APAC Pte. Ltd. As a result, it has opened new regulated payment solutions for customers in Singapore.

Besides RippleNet partners, such as SBI Holdings, aren’t betting on price appreciation by holding XRP. They use it because it accelerates settlement and reduces costs, which is more important to banks than the token’s market value. Earlier this year, a significant victory for Ripple over regulatory authorities in the United States led to XRP surging to a seven-year high. But the rally was short-lived.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple have told the Second Circuit Court of Appeals that they have agreed to voluntarily dismiss their appeals related to the 2023 ruling, effectively ending the legal battle.

Join Bybit now and claim a $50 bonus in minutes