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Wed, 24/12/2025 - 10:53

Over the past week, "Rich Dad Poor Dad" Author Robert Kiyosaki has not spotlighted Bitcoin in his X posts.

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In the last 30 days, Bitcoin (BTC) has not retested the psychological $100,000 price level. It appears this lack of momentum has made renowned entrepreneur and author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad" Robert Kiyosaki distance himself from the asset.

Has Kiyosaki Lost Confidence in Bitcoin’s Rebound?Notably, Kiyosaki has always advocated for Bitcoin as a great store of value during market crashes on his official X account. However, for some time now, the author has boycotted BTC, favoring other assets like silver and gold.

Kiyosaki has rather focused on other topics and surprisingly aligned with Warren Buffett in his recent post on X. The author amplified Buffett’s warning about excessive enthusiasm around artificial intelligence (AI) stocks and directed his followers to listen to Buffett’s podcasts.

He referred to the podcasts as ‘fantastic.’ Kiyosaki claims that Buffett’s warning about AI stocks being in a bubble is valid. He suggests that the current price might be driven by hype, not real value. He urged his followers to prepare for financial turbulence and think defensively of their funds.

WARREN BUFFET’s podcast are fantastic. I listen to his wisdom daily.

WARREN’S WARNiNG: AI Bubble ( Artificisl Intelligence) stock market bubble and global debt pose the biggest threat to our lives and investments….he has ever witnessed.

(Bigger than dotcom bust)

I will pay…

— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) December 24, 2025 Typically, in the past, Kiyosaki would have followed this advice by promoting investment in Bitcoin instead of AI stocks. However, he chose silence, a move that has become a source of concern to his followers who previously heeded his investment suggestions.

Some consider his silence as deliberate, likely due to the stagnating price of the leading crypto asset in the market. Interestingly, Kiyosaki had offloaded $2.25 million worth of Bitcoin on November 22, 2025, and moved the proceeds into traditional businesses.

The sale came at a time when the Bitcoin market faced ‘extreme fear’ and was down by over 30% from its October all-time high of $126,000.

Robert Kiyosaki Fails to Buy BTC Despite Price DropAt the time, many were shocked as Robert Kiyosaki had earlier pledged to buy more Bitcoin if prices dropped.

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Kiyosaki’s lingering boycott of Bitcoin and current alignment with Warren Buffett add to the mixed signals among followers.

Around mid-November, Kiyosaki disagreed with Buffett over his trashing of Bitcoin. 

The author had highlighted reasons Buffett was wrong in his assessment of the cryptocurrency. He maintained that Bitcoin’s fixed supply was a strong reason to categorize it along with physical assets like silver and gold.

Although Kiyosaki still has Bitcoin in his investment portfolio, his long silence remains a concern for his over 2.8 million followers.

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Bitcoin is sinking. No matter what the good news is, the crypto market just continues to fall. The US stock market is almost at another all-time high while Bitcoin is in danger of falling back to its previous bull market high. What do the final few days of the year have in store for the $BTC price?

Downtrend or ascending trendline have to give: Which will it be?

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The $BTC price is traversing towards the convergence of the downtrend (in force since the $126,000 ATH), and the major ascending trendline (which started in October 2023). One of these two lines has to give way, and the price will have reached the convergence point by the weekend. 

Ominously, the price has slipped below the major trendline once again. Is this a foretaste of what is to come, or is the price going to come down further before springboarding up into the final days of the year?

What does need to be taken into account is that if this corrective phase does not go below the last pivot low at $84,480, a higher low would follow the higher high that was recently achieved. 

Beware of fakeouts

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The daily chart shows how the $BTC price has slipped below the major trendline. That said, there is still the rest of the day to go before this candle closes. It can also be seen that a couple of other candle bodies have indeed closed below the major trendline, but the bulls were still able to bring the price back above the following day.

Saturday is the last possible day that the $BTC price can still continue to respect the up and down trend lines. After this nobody knows in which direction the price will go. There is also the possibility that a fakeout could take place. Market makers will always look to take out any long or short traders before the final definitive move.

Bottoming process is coming to a conclusion

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The weekly time frame illustrates that the bottoming movement is coming to an end. If one looks left at the last time a bottom was formed, as the $BTC price chopped around in the previous falling wedge, it can be seen that the bottom took seven weeks before the price escaped out of the wedge. The current bottom is in its sixth week.

At the foot of the chart, the Stochastic RSI indicators are shaping to head back to the bottom. However, this can change as long as some decent volume gets under the price over the next few days.

Of course the bears might just send the price plummeting down to the major horizontal support first. This would likely have the desired effect of shaking out any last nervous hands. However, this could just be a flash crash down, and the next major rally could follow this.

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After years of legal battles, Ripple [XRP] has finally found its footing in Wall Street.

Since their launch on the 13th of November, five spot XRP ETFs, offered by Canary, 21Shares, Grayscale, Bitwise, and Franklin Templeton, have experienced surging demand.

Data from SoSoValue data shows these funds drew $1.13 billion in net inflows by the 23rd of December, bringing their total assets to $1.125 billion.

XRP ETF gains ground
While the broader crypto market has been on a rollercoaster, XRP spot ETFs are demonstrating a rare level of consistency.

These funds have recorded net inflows every single trading day since their launch, marking an unbroken 33-day streak. This performance sets XRP apart from the market leaders.

Over the same period, both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have experienced several sessions of significant outflows.

Franklin Templeton crosses 100M XRP
A key driver of this momentum is Franklin Templeton.

The Wall Street giant’s XRP spot ETF recently reached a major milestone, officially surpassing 100 million XRP in total holdings. As of 22nd December, the fund holds approximately 101.55 million XRP, valued at roughly $192.7 million.

This strong level of backing acts as a clear signal to institutions that XRP is now safe to invest in, despite its past legal issues.

The price paradox
Despite strong buying activity from ETF issuers, XRP’s price has continued to struggle in sustaining upward momentum.

At the time of writing, XRP was trading at $1.84, down roughly 1.68% in the last 24 hours and had dropped 10.55% in a month.

However, some traders believe it’s not all that bad yet.

Source: X

This followed a recent analysis of data from Santiment, negative social media chatter around XRP has reached unusually high levels.

Paradoxically, periods of extreme “FUD” (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) have often signaled bullish potential. When sentiment turns most pessimistic, XRP has a history of surprising the market with sharp breakouts.

With inflows still positive, many analysts view the current price dip as a coiled spring, poised to release upward momentum when conditions align.

Santiment noted,

“XRP is seeing far more negative social media commentary than average. Historically, this setup leads to price rises. When retail has doubts about a coin’s ability to rise, the rise becomes significantly more likely.”

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The contrast between XRP’s steady ETF demand and the outflows seen in Bitcoin and Ethereum suggests an emerging rotation in institutional priorities.
ETF inflows continuing despite market volatility imply that buyers aren’t reacting to short-term noise; they’re positioning for long-term utility.

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TL;DR

Bitcoin rejection: BTC failed to sustain momentum above $90,000, tumbling to $87,000 after losing over $3,000 in value. Its market capitalization now stands at $1.730 trillion.
Altcoin weakness: ETH retreated to $2,920 after touching $3,060, XRP slipped under the $1.90 support, and BNB fell to $837.
Market cap decline: The total crypto market shed more than $100 billion since Monday’s peak, dropping to $3.020 trillion, though CC and Pi Network showed isolated resilience.

Bitcoin’s latest rejection above $90,000 has triggered a sharp downturn, with the asset sliding to $87K and inching closer to ending the year in negative territory. The move has rattled the broader crypto market, leaving most large-cap altcoins in the red. XRP has slipped further from its $1.90 support, while Ethereum is flirting with the $2,900 threshold, underscoring the fragile sentiment across digital assets.

Volatility Fueled by CPI Data
The turbulence began late last week following the release of stronger-than-expected US CPI data for November. Bitcoin initially surged to $89,500 but was swiftly rejected, plunging to a multi-week low of $84,400 in under 12 hours. Bulls attempted to stabilize the decline, pushing Bitcoin back above $89,000. Yet, the recovery proved short-lived, as Monday’s rally to $90,400 was quickly overturned by renewed selling pressure.

Bears Regain Control
The rejection above $90,000 marked a decisive moment for bears, who drove the price of BTC down by more than $3,000. The asset now struggles at around $87,000, with its market capitalization shrinking to $1.730 trillion on CoinMarketCap. Despite the decline, Bitcoin’s dominance remains firm at over 57%, highlighting its relative strength compared to faltering altcoins. Still, the inability to sustain momentum above key resistance levels raises concerns about further downside risks.

Altcoins Under Pressure
Ethereum, which briefly touched $3,060, has retreated to $2,930 after a 1.17% daily drop. BNB, capped at $870, has slipped to $837. XRP’s failure to hold $1.90 adds to bearish sentiment, while SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, and ZEC have all posted daily losses of up to 2%. TAO has endured a sharper 5.5% decline, underscoring the widespread weakness across the sector.

Isolated Bright Spots
Not all tokens were affected by the downturn. CC surged 6.5% to $0.09, defying the broader trend. Pi Network’s native token also showed resilience, defending its $0.20 support with a 1.5% daily gain. Nevertheless, the overall market remains fragile, as the total crypto capitalization has shed more than $100 billion since Monday’s peak, now standing at $3.020 trillion.

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 11:22

XRP has a foundation for a rally, but it does not seem like it is going to try and catch one.

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XRP was just reminded that price and network activity are two different things, and that the difference is important at this time. The volume of XRP Ledger payments increased by almost 800% in the last month, with several days exhibiting sharp increases in account-to-account transfers. That type of action is not the result of Christmas boredom or some regular blockchain noise.

XRP's weak performanceWhile the price is still compressed, it indicates actual throughput entering the network. XRP remains objectively weak in terms of price. With lower highs and lower lows unaltered, the chart displays a clear downtrend structure. The 200-day, which still serves as a hard ceiling, is among the major moving averages that the price is trading below. Momentum is still muted, and the descending channel has not been broken.

XRP/USDT Chart by TradingViewTechnically speaking, this setup is not yet a bullish breakout. Until XRP reclaims the $2.30-$2.50 zone with volume, any bounce from current levels is still considered corrective.

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XRP Ledger's activityThat is precisely why the payment information is important. In the past, XRP Ledger activity has tended to lead rather than follow the price. The same pattern was seen in earlier cycles: prolonged price cooldowns accompanied by abrupt spikes in payment volume, followed by an increase in volatility. That model fits the current 800% surge.

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This creates a mixed setup for investors. As long as it remains below its declining averages, XRP still faces short-term risks of decline or extended consolidation. A trend reversal has not yet been confirmed technically. The likelihood that this is a dead asset drifting lower due to apathy alone, however, is greatly decreased by the network data. This kind of activity usually comes before volatility, not stagnation.

The ledger appears lively, but the price of XRP appears dull and heavy. It is not advisable to overlook an 800% increase in the volume of payments made during a period of price suppression. While most of the market is looking elsewhere, it strongly implies that the foundation for a rally is being laid, though it does not guarantee one.

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The crypto market has come under pressure today, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins like XRP experiencing bearish pressure. While the price action may look concerning, this decline is not being driven by panic or bad news. Instead, market data points to a technical reset driven by leverage, liquidity conditions, and short-term positioning. The pullback comes at a time when Gold made a remarkable rise to $4500 while the S&P 500 closed above 9000 for the first time in history. 

Understanding these factors is crucial in determining whether this move signals a deeper weakness or a temporary pullback.

Leverage Unwind Is Driving the Sell-OffOver the last 24 hours, more than $180–$220 million in leveraged positions were liquidated across the crypto market, with Bitcoin and Ethereum accounting for over 60% of the total. BTC alone saw roughly $65–75 million in liquidations as the price slipped below short-term support. Funding rates, which were holding +0.015% to +0.02% on perpetuals earlier, have started compressing toward neutral. This confirms the move is driven by crowded long positioning getting flushed, not aggressive new short selling.

Spot Buying Has Slowed DownSpot market data shows declining follow-through. Bitcoin spot volumes are down roughly 25–30% week-on-week, while exchange net flows remain neutral rather than strongly positive or negative. ETF-related inflows have slowed compared to last week, reducing passive bid support. This means the derivatives selling pressure is not being absorbed quickly by spot buyers. When leverage dominates volume and spot participation fades, price typically drifts lower until forced selling exhausts itself.

What’s Next for the Bitcoin Price & Crypto Markets?Crypto markets are pulling back at a time when Gold and the S&P 500 are printing or holding near all-time highs, and that contrast matters. Traditional markets are pricing in macro stability and controlled easing, while crypto is still digesting excess leverage from the recent rally. In other words, risk is being rewarded in slower-moving assets, while high-beta crypto is forced to reset positioning first.

With U.S. initial jobless claims due in the next few hours, traders are reducing exposure rather than pressing fresh longs. Any upside surprise in claims could reinforce recession fears and tighten risk appetite further, keeping crypto under pressure. Until macro data removes uncertainty and leverage fully resets, crypto remains in consolidation mode, not trend acceleration.

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The crypto market remained on edge on Christmas Eve as the recent Santa Claus rally faltered. Bitcoin was stuck below $90,000, while the market capitalization of all coins plunged to $2.94 trillion. This article provides a prediction of top tokens like Uniswap (UNI), Solana (SOL), and Shiba Inu (SHIB).

Uniswap price prediction 
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The Uniswap token has remained on edge in the past few days despite some notable developments in the network. The most important one happened this week when the community members voted to the unification vote.

This vote will merge Uniswap and Unichain, meaning that its network fees will be incinerated afterwards. Most importantly, the network will burn 100 million tokens from the treasury. A token burn removes the amount of tokens in circulation, a notable thing as the supply of tokens in exchanges has dropped in the past few months.

The daily timeframe chart shows that the UNI price has dropped in the past few months moving from $12.25 in August to the current $5.60.

Uniswap token is hovering near the important support level at $4.686, a level it failed to move below since April this year.

The token has moved below the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) and is below the Supertrend indicator. 

It has also formed a head-and-shoulders pattern, a common bearish reversal sign. Therefore, the token will likely have a bearish breakout, a move that will be confirmed if it moves below the support at $4.686. A move below that level will point to more downside, potentially to the psychological level at $4.

UNI price chart | Source: TradingViewSolana price technical analysis 
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Solana, like other altcoins, has dropped in the past few months, moving from a high of $252 in September to the current $121. 

The token has dropped as it continued to lose market share against Ethereum, a chain that has continued to dominate in key industries like decentralized finance and real-world asset tokenization.

Solana has some bullish catalysts, including the rising ETF inflows and the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade, which will increase its performance significantly.

The token has remained below all moving averages, a sign that bears are in control. Most importantly, it has formed a bearish flag pattern, which is made up of a vertical line and an ascending channel.

Solana remains below the Supertrend and the Ichimoku cloud indicators. Therefore, the token will likely have a strong bearish breakdown in the coming weeks, potentially to the key support at $100.

SOL price chart | Source: TradingViewShiba Inu Coin price prediction 
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Shiba Inu Coin price slumped in the past few months and is now hovering near its lowest level in years.

The token has plunged as demand for meme coins plunged. Indeed, a closer look shows that most of these tokens have plunged by over 60% from their peaks in 2025.

Shiba Inu has remained below all moving averages, while top oscillators like the Relative Strength Index and the MACD indicators have continued falling this month.

SHIB price chart | Source: TradingViewOn the positive side, the token has formed a falling wedge whose two lines are about to converge. Therefore, the token will likely rebound and possibly retest the key resistance level at $0.000010.

TLDR

Ethereum ETFs recorded a $95.53M total daily net outflow on December 23, according to SoSoValue market data.
Grayscale’s ETHE led daily losses with a $50.89M outflow, remaining the only Ethereum ETF with negative cumulative inflows.
BlackRock’s ETHA posted a $25.04M daily outflow but still held the largest cumulative inflow at $12.65B.
Several ETFs including FETH, ETHV, QETH, and TETH reported no daily inflows or outflows, showing stable positioning.
Total Ethereum ETF net assets reached $18.02B, representing 5.03% of Ethereum’s total market capitalization.

As of December 23, Ethereum ETFs recorded a total daily net outflow of $95.53 million, according to SoSoValue data. Despite the day’s losses, SoSoValue update reveals that cumulative net inflows across all funds stood at $12.43 billion. The total net assets in Ethereum ETFs reached $18.02 billion, equal to 5.03% of Ethereum’s market cap.

Grayscale’s ETHE Tops Daily Outflows With $50.89M in Ethereum ETFs
BlackRock’s ETHA ETF posted a $25.04 million daily net outflow and lost 8.46K ETH. ETHA maintained the largest cumulative net inflow among Ethereum ETFs, totaling $12.65 billion. Its net assets stood at $10.34 billion, with a market price of $22.42 and 2.88% ETH market share. Grayscale’s ETHE ETF recorded the largest daily net outflow at $50.89 million, with a 17.20K ETH loss. ETHE remained the only ETF with negative cumulative inflows at -$5.05 billion. It held $2.70 billion in net assets and traded at $24.35 per share.

Source: SoSoValue (Ethereum ETFs)
Fidelity’s FETH ETF showed no inflow or outflow during the session, keeping cumulative inflows at $2.64 billion. Its net assets were valued at $2.19 billion, with a 0.61% share of the ETH ETF market. FETH traded at $29.59 and recorded a 0.30% drop in price. Grayscale’s spot ETH ETF also saw no net movement, maintaining a cumulative inflow of $1.50 billion. The ETF held $2.16 billion in net assets, with a price of $28.02 and 0.60% ETH share. It had a daily volume of 6.98 million shares.

ETHW and EZET Report Withdrawals While ETHV, QETH, TETH ETFs Stay Flat
Bitwise’s ETHW ETF posted a $13.98 million daily outflow and lost 4.73K ETH. Its net assets remained at $342.19 million, with a price of $21.25 per share. It led trading volume with 905.30K shares exchanged on the day. VanEck’s ETHV ETF had no recorded inflow or outflow and retained $171.02 million in net assets. The ETF traded at $43.41 with 158.83K shares in daily volume. ETHV held a 0.05% share of the ETH ETF market.

Franklin’s EZET ETF lost $5.61 million and 1.90K ETH, bringing net assets to $59.49 million. Its trading volume reached 314.32K shares, with a price of $22.50. The ETF recorded a 0.27% drop in value. 21Shares’ TETH and Invesco’s QETH ETFs reported no net inflows or outflows during the day. TETH ended with $31.17 million in net assets and a $14.83 market price. QETH  held $25.82 million in net assets and traded at $29.59.

Bitcoin is on track for a rare fourth red year as October 10’s record leverage wipeout, weak liquidity, and shaken sentiment weigh on prices and altcoins.

Summary

Bitcoin trades below its year open, setting up only the fourth negative year after 2014, 2018, and 2022 despite far stronger fundamentals.​
An October 10 crash triggered the largest leverage liquidation in crypto history, exposing thin liquidity and scaring market makers to the sidelines.​
Analysts split on whether October marked a structural break or a healthy deleveraging that could make the next sustained BTC rally more durable.​

Bitcoin is currently trading below its year-to-date starting value, putting the cryptocurrency on track for only its fourth annual decline since inception, according to market data. The digital asset previously closed the year in negative territory in 2014, 2018, and 2022, all of which were characterized as bear market years.

The potential decline in 2025 has prompted questions from market analysts, as the current year has not exhibited typical bear market characteristics seen in previous down years.

Bitcoin heading into New Year with questions
Market observers have focused particular attention on October 10, when cryptocurrency prices experienced a sharp decline, losing significant value in what has been described as the industry’s largest leverage liquidation event.

“WTF happened on October 10th? Exchanges are saying they are fine. Market Makers are saying they are fine,” analyst Max Crypto wrote, noting that price movements suggest sustained selling pressure from large entities. The analyst drew comparisons to the Terra Luna collapse, stating, “This has really started to feel like a Luna event, when everyone said that we are fine, and it ended horribly.”

Investor George Bodine described October 10 as “the pivotal moment to where we sit today,” adding that “the overhang of ‘Crashtober’ still haunts us.” The October 10 event coincided with record price levels in gold and silver markets, according to Bodine, who also stated, “I have never seen the fundamentals behind Bitcoin as strong as this year.”

Crypto analyst Scott Melker characterized the October 10 event as exposing unresolved market structural issues. “October 10 wasn’t just ugly – it exposed problems that still haven’t been fixed, which is why the market feels so bad even now,” Melker stated. According to Melker, liquidity remains compromised, and market makers have adopted more cautious positioning strategies.

Melker also noted that altcoins have failed to show sustained recovery, declining when Bitcoin weakens without attracting new capital inflows. This pattern indicates capital is leaving the cryptocurrency market entirely rather than rotating between assets, according to the analyst. “October 10 broke something psychologically. It reminded everyone that this market can still just… fall apart. And once that realization sets in, behavior changes for a long time,” Melker said.

Analyst CrediBULL Crypto offered a different perspective, stating the event represented “a massive deleveraging event” rather than a structural break. The analyst noted that aggregate open interest has declined since the event, indicating reduced confidence in leveraged positions through perpetual futures contracts.

CrediBULL Crypto suggested that if prices stabilize and rise from current levels, traders will return to the market and open interest will increase again. The analyst characterized reduced leverage as potentially beneficial, stating it “simply means this next rally is even more sustainable than the prior one.”

Bitcoin (BTC) was trading lower at the time of reporting, struggling to maintain upward momentum.

Trend Research purchased 46,379 Ether (ETH) on Wednesday to raise its holdings to about 580,000 ETH, making it larger than most public Ethereum treasuries tracked by CoinGecko.

Only two listed companies, SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion Technologies, currently report bigger ETH balances, with 859,853 ETH and 4,066,062 ETH, respectively.

Trend Research is not a publicly listed company and therefore does not appear in most Ethereum treasury rankings. Still, it has drawn industry attention for its rapid ETH accumulation.

Trend Research is a secondary investment institution associated with LD Capital founder Jack Yi, who has been behind a series of large ETH purchases that began in October, blockchain records show.

A machine translation of Yi’s Thursday X post states that his company is preparing another $1 billion to keep buying Ether as he urged traders not to short.

Trend Research is preparing another $1 billion to buy ETH | Source: Jack YiThe rapid accumulation by a non‑listed player, alongside Bitmine and SharpLink’s public hoards, pushes Ether treasury concentration higher even as broader market sentiment remains fragile. 

Lacie Zhang, research analyst at Bitget Wallet, told Cointelegraph that companies buy ETH during downturns to transform passive treasuries into “productive, yield-bearing infrastructure.” However, unlike retail "dip buying," corporate accumulation is “often a strategic play for network dominance.”

BitMine’s ‘alchemy of 5%’The buying spree comes as BitMine announced a milestone of more than 4 million ETH on its balance sheet on Tuesday, or over 3.3% of the circulating supply, cementing its status as the largest known publicly listed ETH holder.

BitMine aims to keep increasing its Ether treasury well beyond the current 4 million ETH, with a target of 5% of the ETH supply.

It plans to stake a substantial portion of those holdings through its “Made in America Validator Network”, to generate yield on its long-term bet on Ethereum.

Zhang said that the staking engine was a “key motivator” for BitMine, and that, by reaching for a 5% supply target, it aimed to “dominate Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus,” earning consistent validation rewards and effectively “lowering their average cost basis regardless of price action.”

ETHZilla, FG Nexus and the sellersNot every balance sheet is leaning in. ETHZilla, one of the higher‑profile Ether treasury plays, disclosed that it sold 24,291 ETH for roughly $74.5 million to redeem senior secured convertible notes, trimming its stash to around 69,800 ETH.

FG Nexus, a US-listed holding company focused on specialty finance and insurance, has also been liquidating Ether to fund an aggressive share repurchase program. 

Zhang called the sales a “balance sheet maneuver,” and said that ETHZilla and FG Nexus were liquidating ETH to redeem debt or to execute stock buybacks when their share price trades at a discount to their crypto holdings.

She added, “For aggressive buyers, these liquidations represent a ‘transfer of wealth’ from distressed entities to those positioned to own the network's future rails.”

TLDR:

Hyper Foundation officially burns $HYPE from the Assistance Fund through validator vote.
Tokens in system address are irretrievable, ensuring permanent removal from supply.
Governance vote allowed validators and users to align on token burn decision.
Token burn supports supply management and reinforces decentralized governance trust.

Hyper Foundation has formally burned $HYPE tokens from its Assistance Fund following a community governance vote. This action permanently removes the tokens from the circulating and total supply. 

The Assistance Fund automatically converts trading fees into $HYPE, and the tokens were held in a system address without a private key. Validators voted to formally recognize the tokens as burned, establishing a binding consensus to prevent future access.

Governance Vote Formalizes Token Burn
The Hyper Foundation announced the token burn through its official channels, emphasizing the formal recognition of the Assistance Fund HYPE as permanently removed. 

The foundation clarified that the system address, similar to a zero address, cannot be accessed without a hard fork. 

In a tweet, Hyper Foundation stated, “By voting ‘Yes,’ validators agree to treat the Assistance Fund HYPE as burned.” No additional on-chain action was required because the tokens were already irretrievable.

The Hyper Foundation is proposing a validator vote to formally recognize the Assistance Fund HYPE as burned, removing the tokens permanently from the circulating and total supply.

For context, the Assistance Fund converts trading fees to HYPE in a fully automated manner as part…

— Hyper Foundation (@HyperFND) December 17, 2025

The voting process involved validators signaling their intentions on the governance forum before December 21 at 04:00 UTC. Users could stake with validators who shared their views until December 24 at 04:00 UTC.

The final result depended on a stake-weighted consensus of validator votes, ensuring alignment with community decisions.

This process demonstrates the foundation’s commitment to transparent governance. By involving validators and users in a clear timeline, the foundation reinforced trust in the decentralized decision-making model. 

The vote ensured that the burned tokens could not be recovered in the future.

Supply Management Through Token Burns
Token burns have become a recognized method in the cryptocurrency sector for managing supply and supporting stability. By permanently removing tokens, projects can help counter inflation and maintain perceived value for investors. 

In this instance, the tokens came from the Assistance Fund, which had previously been allocated to support project development and ecosystem growth.

The decision to burn the tokens followed careful community consideration. Hyper Foundation emphasized that this was not an arbitrary action but a structured governance decision. 

The foundation’s approach aligns with broader practices in cryptocurrency projects where token supply adjustments are guided by community consensus.

Burning the Assistance Fund HYPE also reassures investors about the foundation’s commitment to decentralization. By giving up control over a reserve, the foundation demonstrates alignment between governance actions and long-term network value. 

The formal recognition vote further solidifies the principle that token management remains in the hands of stakeholders rather than centralized entities.

Key NotesEther stayed range bound below $3,000 amid dip buying from large wallets.A whale recently added 40,975 ETH, worth about $121 million.Despite accumulation, Arthur Hayes sent 682 ETH worth about $2 million to Binance.
Ether

ETH
$2 919

24h volatility:
1.5%

Market cap:
$352.19 B

Vol. 24h:
$20.00 B

is trading in a narrow range below $3,000 on Dec. 24. Some traders are calling for a broader down move, but onchain data shows that smart investors are steadily buying the dips.

Data from Lookonchain shows the so-called 66kETHBorrow whale added another 40,975 ETH worth about $121 million late on Dec. 23. This wallet previously bought 528,272 ETH worth about $1.57 billion.

The #66kETHBorrow Whale — who previously bought 528,272 $ETH($1.57B) — bought another 40,975 $ETH ($121M) in the past 5 hours.

Since Nov 4, this whale has bought a total of 569,247 $ETH($1.69B), of which $881.5M of the funds used to buy $ETH were borrowed from Aave.… pic.twitter.com/4lt6hOKBwZ

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 24, 2025

Since November 4, the whale has purchased a total of 569,247 ETH worth about $1.69 billion. Interestingly, around $881.5 million of the capital used for these buys came from loans on Aave.

This week, Fasanara Capital also added ETH exposure. The fund bought $19.72 million in ETH and sent the tokens to Morpho as collateral. Moreover, it also borrowed $13 million in USDC to buy more ETH.

Fasanara Capital has bought $19,720,000 in $ETH this week.

It also borrowed $13,000,000 USDC to buy even more Ethereum. pic.twitter.com/wFMppJfGl1

— Ted (@TedPillows) December 23, 2025

Meanwhile, the number of wallets holding between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH continues to surge, according to the data by CryptoQuant. This suggests that many smart investors have bought the ongoing dips to increase their holdings.

Holders with between 10k – 100k $ETH ($29M – $290M) has shot up violently.

Probably something. pic.twitter.com/ntEYgCcl8O

— James (@JamesEastonUK) December 23, 2025

Selling Pressure Still Present
Despite strong buying interest, several market experts don’t see any major move for ETH in the near-term. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes just sent another 682 ETH worth about $2 million to Binance for sale.

Arthur Hayes(@CryptoHayes) has just deposited another 682 $ETH($2M) into #Binance to sell and rotate into high-quality DeFi tokens.

In the past week, he has sold a total of 1,871 $ETH($5.53M), and bought 1.22M $ENA($257.5K), 137,117 $PENDLE($259K), and 132,730 $ETHFI($93K).… pic.twitter.com/2mddOY3H1t

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 24, 2025

Over the past week, he sold 1,871 ETH worth about $5.53 million to invest in DeFi tokens. His buys included 1.22 million ENA worth $257,500, 137,117 PENDLE worth $259,000, and 132,730 ETHFI worth $93,000.

Relief Rally or Downturn?
ETH is trading around $2,932, down by 1% in the past day. The leading crypto has been mostly trading within the $2,800-$3,200 band since mid-Nov.

CryptoPulse noted that the ETH price momentum is slowing as it seems to be nearing a 200-day exponential moving average test. He added that a bounce at that line would keep the bullish structure intact.

$ETH Approaching a Key 200 EMA Test

As with other alts, #Ethereum momentum is starting to slow, and price may be heading for a 200 EMA retest.

A strong bounce from that level would help maintain the structure, but if price loses it, a move back toward the $2,000–$2,100 zone to… pic.twitter.com/kuEsPhwTYq

— CryptoPulse (@CryptoPulse_CRU) December 24, 2025

However, a break below the 200 EMA could result in a drop toward the $2,000-$2,100 level to fill the monthly fair value gap.

Analyst BitBull also recently predicted that no rally is likely before the year-end. He sees strong Ether bids near the $2,600 zone and expects that zone to hold in the coming weeks.

The analyst added that any brief dip below it would be a good buying opportunity and could lead to a rally in Q1 2026.

This is the only thing you need to look at for bidding $BTC and $ETH.

A lot of strong bids have emerged around $80K for BTC and $2.6K for ETH.

I think this zone will most likely hold before a rally in Q1 2026.

Any dip below these zones will be a golden opportunity and won't… pic.twitter.com/nEvFhYDkqA

— BitBull (@AkaBull_) December 23, 2025

PEPENODE Builds Interest as ETH Stays Flat
As ETH trades sideways and the market waits for direction, traders are shifting to smaller projects like PEPENODE. Built around virtual meme coin mining, the platform removes the need for physical hardware or technical skills.

Users create virtual server rooms, buy miner nodes, and upgrade them over time. Each node adds hashpower inside a simulated system, allowing users to mine meme coins in a simple and interactive way. The experience feels closer to a game, but the mining logic remains structured.

PEPENODE also offers staking, with a reward rate of 546% for early participants. The project has gained strong early demand and its ongoing crypto presale has raised $2.38 million so far.

The current token price is $0.0012112, with the next price increase scheduled within the next few days. Investors looking for high-potential early stage projects can try their hands on PEPENODE.

Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content.

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CC is today's top performer, while UNI is deep in the red.

Bitcoin’s latest rejection at over $90,000 on Monday resulted in a continuous decline to under $86,500, and the asset is close to ending the year in the red.

Most larger-cap alts are in the red today as well, with XRP slipping further away from the $1.90 support, and ETH nearing the $2,900 support.

BTC Below $87K
The primary cryptocurrency experienced enhanced volatility at the end of the previous business week, especially since the release of the US CPI data for November, which was much better than anticipated. At first, BTC jumped to $89,500, but it was halted there and driven to a multi-week low of $84,400 in less than 12 hours.

The bulls intercepted the move and helped bitcoin recover some ground to over $89,000. The weekend was rather slow, as expected, but BTC went on the run once again on Monday, topping $90,400 for the first time in five days.

However, that was another short-term move as the bears quickly stepped up and didn’t allow further gains. Just the opposite, bitcoin has lost more than three grand since then and now struggles below $87,000.

Its market capitalization has declined to $1.730 trillion on CoinGecko, while its dominance over the alternative coins remains well above 57%.

BTCUSD Dec 24. Source: TradingView
Alts See Red
As mentioned above, the altcoins’ charts are quite underwhelming as well. Ethereum, which spiked to $3,060 just a couple of days ago, is now down to $2,920 after another 1.5% drop over the past 24 hours. BNB was stopped at $870 and is down to $835 as of now. XRP has lost the crucial $1.90 support, following a 1.5% decline since yesterday.

SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, and ZEC are also in the red daily with losses of up to 2%, while TAO has plunged by 5.5%. In contrast, CC has spiked by 6.5% to $0.09.

Pi Network’s native token has shown some resiliency amid the overall market weakness and has defended the $0.20 support after a 1.5% increase in a day.

The total crypto market cap has lost over $100 billion since the Monday peak and is down to $3.020 trillion on CG.

Cryptocurrency Market Overview Daily Dec 24. Source: QuantifyCrypto

Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry loomsA year-end options expiry for bitcoin is suppressing volatility just as macro and risk-asset positioning turns supportive for a higher price. Dec 24, 2025, 10:02 a.m.

Bitcoin BTC$87,015.51 has spent virtually all of December locked between $85,000 and $90,000, while U.S. equities rallied and gold hit all-time highs. That's left bitcoin investors frustrated, and the explanation lies in derivatives mechanics.

Now, those same mechanics indicate that the largest cryptocurrency could be making a break toward the high end of the range. The more likely outcome after expiry is an upside resolution toward the mid $90,000s rather than a sustained break below $85,000.

STORY CONTINUES BELOW

The key driver has been a heavy concentration of options around current prices. Options are contracts that give traders the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell bitcoin at a set price. Call option holders benefit if price rises, while put options benefit if price falls.

On the other side of these trades are the options writers, who have to honor the contracts if the holders choose to exercise them. They hedge their risk dynamically in the spot and futures markets, and that behavior is controlled by what's known as gamma and delta.

Delta measures how much an option’s value changes for a $1 move in the bitcoin price. Gamma measures how quickly that delta changes as price moves. When gamma is high and close to spot, dealers are forced to buy and sell frequently, suppressing volatility.

According to X account, David, in December, large put gamma near $85,000 acted as a floor, forcing dealers to buy bitcoin as the price dips. At the same time, heavy call gamma near $90,000 capped rallies, with dealers selling into strength. This created a self-reinforcing range driven by hedging necessity rather than conviction.

BTC Gamma Chart (@david_eng_mba)

With $27 billion of options approaching expiry on Dec. 26, this stabilizing effect weakens as gamma and delta decay.

This expiry is extremely large and has a bullish tint towards it. More than half of Deribit open interest rolls off, with a put-call ratio of just 0.38 (that is, there are almost three times as many call options as puts) and most open interest concentrated in upside strike prices between $100,000 and $116,000.

The max pain point, which refers to the price level at which options buyers would lose the most money at expiry and the sellers, typically dealers, would make the most, is at $96,000, which reinforces the upside skew.

In addition, implied volatility measures the market’s expectation of how much bitcoin’s price may fluctuate in the future, and the Bitcoin Volmex implied volatility index hovering near one month lows around 45 suggests traders are not pricing in elevated near-term risk.

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Gold is experiencing significant gains, driven by rate cut expectations and geopolitical risks, while bitcoin struggles to maintain key levels.Bitcoin's performance is hindered by market positioning and macroeconomic factors, contrasting with gold's role as a reserve asset.Gold-backed ETFs have seen consistent growth, with major banks forecasting further price increases in the coming years.Read full story

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DTCC will tokenize U.S. Treasuries on Canton Network starting H1 2026.
Canton Network allows secure cross-chain asset transfers for institutional users.
Major financial institutions backed Canton’s $135M funding round.
DTCC and Euroclear co-chair Canton Foundation governance for global standards.

DTCC, the custodian of $100 trillion in securities, will tokenize U.S. Treasuries on the Canton Network. After receiving approval from the SEC to tokenize real-world assets, DTCC chose Canton as the platform for controlled institutional rollout. 

The project aims for a minimum viable product (MVP) in the first half of 2026, signaling a shift toward digital settlement in global finance. This initiative brings traditional finance and blockchain networks closer together.

Canton Network Gains Institutional Momentum
The Canton Network provides a privacy-enabled environment for moving assets across blockchains. 

This feature allows confidential data to remain secure while enabling cross-chain liquidity. According to Cyprx Research Lab, this design aligns with regulatory requirements and institutional priorities.

DTCC, custodian of $100T in securities, is tokenizing U.S. Treasuries on Canton

This is the part many missed:

After the SEC gave DTCC the green light to tokenize real-world assets, the big question was where that liquidity would live.

Many assumed @ethereum.

Now we have the… pic.twitter.com/4rf6xhWptQ

— Cyprx Research Lab Official (@CyprxResearch) December 23, 2025

Backed by major financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Citadel, BNP Paribas, DTCC, Tradeweb, and DRW, Canton raised $135 million in funding. 

This level of traditional finance ownership in a public-oriented network is unprecedented. Such backing demonstrates confidence in Canton’s ability to host tokenized assets securely.

Governance is a key aspect of Canton’s structure. DTCC and Euroclear co-chair the Canton Foundation, allowing these post-trade institutions to guide standards for tokenized finance. 

Their involvement ensures operational alignment with existing global settlement practices.

Roadmap for Tokenized Assets
DTCC plans to launch tokenized U.S. Treasuries as an MVP by H1 2026. Cyprx Research Lab reports that this move establishes a hybrid environment connecting private and public chains. The initiative aims to enable 24/7 settlement with near-instantaneous finality.

Following the initial rollout, expansion to additional asset classes is expected by the second half of 2026. 

The strategy seeks to increase liquidity across global markets while maintaining compliance and security standards. Public and private chains will interact, providing broader access to tokenized securities.

The collaboration between DTCC and Euroclear will further enhance market connectivity. Their joint governance over Canton ensures standardized procedures and facilitates cross-market settlement. 

Analysts anticipate that this framework could serve as a foundation for large-scale tokenization in global finance.

Cyprx Research Lab notes that the SEC’s approval of DTCC’s tokenization initiative signals institutional acceptance of blockchain-based securities. 

The project represents a step toward integrating digital asset frameworks with established post-trade infrastructure. This model may serve as a template for future tokenized markets.

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Dogecoin's price has broken out of its range, moving above the $0.13 support but remaining below the 21-day SMA barrier.

DOGE price long-term prediction: bearish

The bears breached the current support, extending the decline to a low of $0.12. The $0.12 support level is holding as DOGE corrects upwards. The price trend has stalled at $0.13, which is the 21-day SMA barrier. DOGE will resume its bullish ascent if buyers keep the price above the moving average lines; otherwise, selling pressure will return.

Currently, DOGE is declining after being rejected at the recent high. If the current support is breached, DOGE will fall and return to its previous low of $0.10. DOGE was trading at $0.13 at the time of writing.

Technical indicators

Resistance Levels $0.45 and $0.50

Support Levels – $0.30 and $0.25

DOGE price indicator reading

The 21-day SMA and 50-day SMA are both trending downward, with the 21-day SMA acting as a resistance line to the price bars. Doji candlesticks dominate the price action, slowing movement. On the 4-hour chart, the price bars are positioned between the downward-sloping moving average lines. This suggests that DOGE will likely remain within the current price range.

What is the next move for DOGE?

DOGE is declining but remains between the moving average lines. On the 4-hour chart, the altcoin trades above the $0.12 support but below the $0.13 high. The price is decreasing but remains between the moving average lines. Selling pressure will be confirmed if the 50-day SMA support and the current support are breached.

Disclaimer. This analysis and forecast are the personal opinions of the author. The data provided is collected by the author and is not sponsored by any company or token developer. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell cryptocurrency and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Coinidol.com. Readers should do their research before investing in funds.

While Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hover near $87,000, onchain activity and exchange liquidity metrics suggest that the market is operating in a low-participation period, limiting its move above $90,000.

Key takeaways:

Bitcoin traded near $88,000 as network activity fell to yearly lows, alongside a reduction in sell pressure. 

Exchange inflows on Binance and Coinbase have contracted sharply, signalling tighter liquidity.

Bitcoin network activity fades as price holds firmData from CryptoQuant pointed to a slowdown in Bitcoin’s network utility. The 30-day moving average of active addresses has dropped to roughly 807,000, the lowest level in the past year, indicating reduced participation from both retail users and short-term traders.

Bitcoin active addresses decline. Source: CryptoQuantExchange flow behavior reinforces this signal. The number of depositing and withdrawing addresses on Binance has declined in tandem, with both metrics sitting at annual lows. This slowdown reflects a market stalemate.

Low depositing activity suggests long-term holders are not rushing to sell, keeping sell-side pressure contained. At the same time, subdued withdrawals indicate that aggressive accumulation has paused, as investors exercised caution for the time being. 

Liquidity tightens as exchange inflows contractMeanwhile, exchange inflow value data highlighted how liquidity conditions have changed beneath stable prices.

On Nov. 24, when Bitcoin traded near $88,500, seven-day cumulative inflows reached $21 billion on Coinbase and $15.3 billion on Binance, reflecting active repositioning.

Bitcoin, Ether exchange inflows on Coinbase, Binance. Source: CryptoQuantBy Dec. 21, BTC was still $88,500, but Coinbase inflows dropped nearly 63% to $7.8 billion, while Binance saw a more modest decline to $10.3 billion. This shift signals a broad contraction in new liquidity, pointing to reduced short-term trading activity and tighter market conditions overall.

These BTC levels may define the next moveFrom a technical standpoint, Bitcoin remains range-bound between $85,000 and $90,000, repeatedly failing to sustain a breakout above resistance. BTC price is currently below the monthly volume-weighted average price (VWAP) indicator, reinforcing a neutral-to-cautious bias.

Bitcoin four-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewLiquidity clusters on Binance suggest two key magnet zones. On the downside, a buy-side fair-value gap (FVG) between $85,800 and $86,500 contains a dense cluster of leveraged long exposure.

A move into this zone would place over $60 million in long positions at liquidation risk, making it a possible downside liquidity target.

Conversely, the upside sell-side FVG between $90,600 and $92,000 remains unfilled and holds approximately $70 million in short liquidation exposure. With liquidity clearly defined above and below the price, Bitcoin’s near-term direction is likely to be decided by which side of the range is tapped first. 

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Precious metals continue to benefit from elevated risk awareness linked to global trade disruptions and energy-related supply concerns. Recent legislative moves affecting shipping and commodity flows in key producing regions have added a layer of uncertainty to global markets, prompting investors to rotate into assets traditionally viewed as stores of value.

In thin holiday trading conditions, this defensive positioning has amplified flows into both gold and silver, reinforcing their appeal as macro hedges rather than purely speculative instruments.

Monetary Policy Expectations Drive Investor Positioning
Expectations of easier monetary policy remain a central driver. Markets are increasingly pricing in multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 as inflation trends soften and labor market momentum shows signs of cooling. Lower interest rates tend to favor non-yielding assets such as gold and silver, reducing the opportunity cost of holding them.

According to CME FedWatch data, rate-cut probabilities have shifted meaningfully over recent weeks, reflecting growing confidence that the policy tightening cycle is complete.

Strong Growth Data Temper Enthusiasm
That support has been partially offset by resilient US economic data. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the US economy expanded at a 4.3% annualized pace in the third quarter, well above consensus forecasts. Robust growth typically underpins the US dollar, which can limit upside momentum for precious metals.

At the same time, softer consumer confidence readings, with the Conference Board index slipping to 89.1 in December, suggest underlying caution among households.

Gold – Chart
Gold is trading near $4,492, consolidating after a strong rally that pushed price into the upper boundary of a rising channel. The broader trend remains bullish, with higher highs and higher lows intact. Price is holding above the former breakout zone near $4,460, which now acts as first support. The 50-EMA is rising around $4,410, while the 100-EMA lags well below, confirming trend strength rather than exhaustion.

Recent candles show smaller bodies with upper wicks near $4,520, signaling hesitation rather than reversal. RSI is near 68, elevated but not diverging, suggesting momentum is cooling, not breaking.

A sustained hold above $4,460 keeps upside risk toward $4,560–$4,600. A deeper pullback could retest $4,410 without damaging structure. The trade idea is to buy dips near $4,460, target $4,580, stop below $4,400.

Silver (XAG/USD) Price Forecast: Technical Outlook

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LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) announces the signing of an acquisition agreement (the “Agreement”) with LiFT Power Ltd. (“LiFT”) (TSXV: LIFT, OTCQX: LIFFF) to sell its 50% interest in the Galinée Property (the “Property”) located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec. This transaction was initially disclosed on December 15, 2025, in conjunction with LiFT’s announcement of its proposed acquisition of Winsome Resources Ltd. (“Winsome”), the owner of the adjacent development-stage Adina property (see Figures 1 and 2).

Under the Agreement, LiFT agreed to acquire Azimut’s interest in the Property by issuing 2,000,000 common shares. Azimut will retain a 1.4% NSR royalty on the Property. In addition, Azimut will be entitled to a $1,500,000 deferred payment, payable in cash, or, subject to certain terms and conditions set out in the Agreement, in common shares of LiFT, at the earlier of 18 months or the public disclosure of a technical report with respect to the Property that includes an economic analysis of one or more development scenarios. Based on the closing price of LiFT’s common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) on December 23, 2025, the consideration receivable by Azimut in connection with this transaction amounts to approximately $10,300,000.

This transaction supports the Company’s strategy to focus on its high-potential flagship assets while maintaining exposure to the strengthened Galinée-Adina project through an equity stake in LiFT and a retained royalty interest. Azimut is well-positioned to advance its Wabamisk and Elmer projects in 2026, backed by a strong balance sheet which includes a substantial equity investment portfolio. The Company will provide an exploration strategy update in early 2026 once it has received the results from the programs completed in late 2025.

The parties are dealing at arm’s length. The Agreement is subject to customary closing conditions for a transaction of this nature, including approval from the TSXV.

Dr. Jean-Marc Lulin (P.Geo.), Azimut’s President and CEO, prepared this press release and approved the scientific and technical information disclosed herein, including the previously reported results presented in the figures supporting this press release. He is acting as the Company’s qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About LiFT

LiFT is a mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of lithium pegmatite projects located in Canada. LiFT’s flagship project is the Yellowknife Lithium Project located in Northwest Territories, Canada. LiFT also holds three early-stage exploration properties in Quebec, Canada with excellent potential for the discovery of buried lithium pegmatites, as well as the Cali Project in Northwest Territories within the Little Nahanni Pegmatite Group.

About Azimut

Azimut is a leading mineral exploration company with a solid reputation for target generation and partnership development. The Company holds the largest mineral exploration portfolio in Quebec, controlling strategic land positions for gold, copper, nickel and lithium. Azimut is concurrently advancing several high-potential projects:

Wabamisk (100% Azimut) – Fortin Zone (antimony-gold): pending results for 7 holes will be reported as soon as they are received; Rosa Zone (gold): initial phase of drilling completed, assays pending.Elmer (100% Azimut) – Patwon gold deposit at the resource stage (311,200 oz Indicated and 513,900 oz Inferredi); internal scoping study in progress; field assessment of the recently acquired K2 claim block.Wabamisk East – Lithos North & South (lithium): comprehensive field evaluation completed; initial phase of drilling completed, assays pending.Kukamas (KGHM option) – Perseus Zone (nickel-copper-PGE): drilling phase completed; pending assay results will be reported as soon as they are received. Azimut uses a pioneering approach to big data analytics (the proprietary AZtechMine™ expert system), enhanced by extensive exploration know-how. The Company’s competitive edge is based on systematic regional-scale data analysis. Azimut maintains rigorous financial discipline and a strong balance sheet.

Azimut has two strategic investors among its shareholders, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Centerra Gold Inc., which hold approximately 11% and 9.9%, respectively, of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares.

Contact and Information

Jean-Marc Lulin, President and CEO
Tel.: (450) 646-3015 – Fax: (450) 646-3045

Jonathan Rosset, Vice President Corporate Development
Tel.: (604) 202-7531
[email protected]        www.azimut-exploration.com

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events related to the Galinée Property. To the extent that any statements in this press release contain information that is not historical, the statements are essentially forward-looking and are often identified by words such as “consider”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “estimate”, “intend”, “project”, “plan”, “potential”, “suggest” and “believe”. The forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause such differences, particularly volatility and sensitivity to market metal prices, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, imprecision in reserve estimates, recoveries of gold and other metals, environmental risks including increased regulatory burdens, unexpected geological conditions, adverse mining conditions, community and non-governmental organization actions, changes in government regulations and policies, including laws and policies, global outbreaks of infectious diseases and failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities, as well as other development and operating risks. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required to do so by applicable securities laws. The reader is directed to carefully review the detailed risk discussion in our most recent Annual Report filed on SEDAR+ for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business. 

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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i Technical Report and Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Patwon Deposit, Elmer Property, Québec, Canada, prepared by Martin Perron, P.Eng., Chafana Hamed Sako, P.Geo., Vincent Nadeau-Benoit, P.Geo. and Simon Boudreau, P.Eng. of InnovExplo Inc., dated January 4, 2024. The initial MRE comprises Indicated resources of 311,200 ounces in 4.99 million tonnes grading 1.93 g/t Au and Inferred resources of 513,900 ounces in 8.22 million tonnes grading 1.94 g/t Au.

Wall Street's hottest stock-split stocks have been purchased in bulk by some of the savviest billionaire money managers.

There's little question that the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has lit a fire under Wall Street. The multitrillion-dollar global opportunity AI brings to the table has helped lift Wall Street's major stock indexes to new heights.

But AI isn't the only hot trend that's encouraging investors to open their wallets. Excitement surrounding stock splits in brand-name businesses has stoked optimism on Wall Street.

A stock split is an event that allows a publicly traded company to cosmetically alter its share price and outstanding share count by the same factor. These changes are cosmetic in the sense that they have no impact on a company's market cap or operating performance.

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Stock-split stocks have been particularly popular with some of Wall Street's savviest billionaire money managers in recent years. We know this because institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management are required to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission every quarter. A 13F allows investors to track the stocks that Wall Street's brightest fund managers have been buying and selling.

Based on the latest round of 13F filings, which detail trading activity for the September-ended quarter, billionaires have been piling into two stock-split stocks for 2026.

Netflix
Among the five brand-name companies to announce and complete a stock split this year, none was more of a blockbuster than streaming services provider Netflix (NFLX +0.25%). The content titan undertook a 10-for-1 forward split in mid-November, which lowered its share price at the time from around $1,100 to closer to $110.

Companies that need to lower their share price to make it more nominally affordable for retail investors who can't purchase fractional shares with their broker are almost always out-executing and out-innovating their peers. This is the case with Netflix, and it's precisely why billionaires have been piling in.

According to 13Fs for the September-ended quarter, billionaires Ole Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global Investors and Chase Coleman of Tiger Global Management opened new stakes for their respective funds. Halvorsen oversaw the purchase of 5,008,120 shares of Netflix, while Coleman added 2,019,000 shares.

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What makes Netflix so special is its first-mover advantage in the streaming industry. No other streaming provider, including legacy networks, has come particularly close to matching the depth of Netflix's original content, which includes Stranger Things and Squid Game. This original content is pivotal in luring new subscribers, as well as retaining existing customers. It also affords Netflix a substantial degree of subscription pricing power.

However, billionaires might appreciate Netflix's out-of-the-box innovation even more than its seemingly sustainable moat in streaming. A little over three years ago, Netflix introduced an ad-supported streaming tier that was less costly than its traditional subscriptions. Since unveiling this option, 94 million people have signed up, based on data from May 2025. These are customers who might have otherwise been lost to competing services.

Netflix has also had success with its password-sharing crackdown, which began in May 2023. Requiring that accounts remain within a household has resulted in new subscribers, as well as existing accounts paying for members outside of their households. Netflix's operating results suggest that it's faced little backlash in its efforts to bolster its subscription pricing power and grow its user base.

Although it occurred after the 13F reporting period, billionaires are now likely excited about Netflix's pending cash-and-stock acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery at the equivalent of $27.75 per share (when announced). If the deal were to gain regulatory approval, Netflix would become the parent of HBO and HBO Max, as well as the Warner Bros. studio segment. Meanwhile, Discovery Global would be spun off.

Although Netflix stock isn't cheap, billionaires are clearly enamored with its competitive advantages.

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Lucid Group
Whereas investors usually gravitate to companies enacting forward splits, they often shun businesses conducting reverse splits. A reverse split is designed to increase a company's share price, with the goal of avoiding delisting from a major stock exchange.

The most hyped reverse split this year is electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturer Lucid Group (LCID 5.45%), which completed a 1-for-10 reverse split in early September. This action increased its share price from around $2 to closer to $20.

Despite conducting the type of split that investors traditionally avoid, billionaire Israel Englander of Millennium Management piled in for 2026. Keeping in mind that Englander often hedges his fund's common stock positions with call and put options, Millennium's 13F shows that 4,981,728 shares of Lucid were purchased during the third quarter.

On paper, Lucid Group has been a fun story stock. It's a company that was expected to lead the way in luxury EVs with the Lucid Air, following Tesla's decision to move away from the Model S in order to mass-produce the more affordable Model 3 sedan. However, supply chain issues during and after the COVID-19 pandemic have continued to result in Lucid missing the mark.

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When Lucid Group became a public company in 2021, its management team was forecasting 90,000 units of production in 2024. But by the time 2024 arrived, this lofty projection had been reduced to just 9,000 EVs. To make matters worse, the showroom debut of Lucid's Gravity SUV was pushed back from 2024 to 2025. Operational execution has consistently been poor.

If there's a silver lining, it's that Lucid Group is well-capitalized. A substantial investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has bolstered the company's coffers. It closed out the September quarter with more than $2.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments.

But building an EV company from the ground up to mass production is no easy task. Lucid has lost in excess of $2.4 billion from its operating activities through the first nine months of 2025, and its net loss since inception is nearing $14.8 billion. Put plainly, the company has yet to demonstrate that it can execute on its outlined strategy and generate a profit.

Billionaire Israel Englander may regret his decision to pile into Lucid ahead of 2026.

French drugmaker Sanofi has entered into an agreement to acquire U.S. vaccines company Dynavax Technologies Corporation for around $2.2 billion (1.87 billion euros), it said on Wednesday.

BP share price has pulled back in the past few weeks as investors have watched energy prices dip. The stock was trading at 427p, down by 10% from its highest point in November. So, will the stock rebound after the company starts its divestments?

BP PLC made its first step in its divestment strategy
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BP share price will be in the spotlight after the company announced a deal to sell a large stake in its Castrol business. In an announcement, the company said that it will sell its majority stake to Stonepeak Partners in a deal valuing it at $10.1 billion.

BP will net about $6 billion in cash from the transaction and remain as a minority investor. This sale is part of the company’s turnaround strategy that seeks to unload businesses worth over $20 billion in the coming years.

BP is hoping that these asset sales will help to simplify its business at a time when its stock has lagged behind other companies in the energy industry, like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Chevron.

It also expects that its asset sales will help it reduce its leverage and boost shareholder returns. The last point is notable as the company reduced its quarterly share buyback to between $750 million and $1 billion, down from $1.75 billion. 

BP has also made other things as part of its turnaround strategy. It scaled down its clean energy ambitions, and this month, the company announced a major management change. It poached Meg O’Neill from Woodside to become its CEO. 

She replaced Murray Aunchincloss, whose turnaround strategy received a lukewarm reception from investors. 

The most recent results showed that the company made a replacement cost profit of $2.2 billion in the third quarter and $3.8 billion in the first nine months of the year. It also made an operating cash flow of $7.8 billion, and is working to reduce its net debt to between $14 billion and $18 billion by the end of 2027. 

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BP’s main risk is that energy prices may remain under pressure in the foreseeable future. Brent and the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) have dropped by 25% from their highest point this year, and technicals point to more downside. 

BP, like other companies in the energy industry, does well when oil prices are rising and vice versa.

On the positive side, BP’s history of underperformance has left it severely undervalued compared to its rivals. As a result, the ongoing turnaround strategy will likely help it to boost its performance. 

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BP stock price chart | Source: TradingViewThe daily chart shows that the BP stock price bottomed at 315p in April and then rebounded to a high of 470p. This rebound was a bet that the company’s turnaround strategy would work out well. 

Recently, however, the stock has pulled back after it formed a double-top pattern, one of the riskiest signs in technical analysis.

It has moved below the ascending trendline that connects the lowest swings since April last year. It also moved below the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and 61.8 Fibonacci Retracement level.

Therefore, the most likely BP stock price forecast is bearish, with the next key support to watch being at the 50% Fibonacci Retracement level at 393p. On the other hand, a move above the resistance at 435p will invalidate the bearish outlook.

These top hedge fund managers own large stakes in Google-parent Alphabet and Meta Platforms.

Shares of Meta Platforms (META +0.59%) have advanced 13% year to date, bringing its market value to $1.6 trillion. Meanwhile, shares of Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL +1.48%) (GOOG +1.40%) have advanced 64%, bringing the company's market value to $3.7 trillion. Three top hedge fund managers bought both stocks in the third quarter.

Israel Englander of Millennium Management added 793,500 shares of Meta Platforms and 2.2 million shares of Alphabet. Both stocks rank among his top 10 holdings.
Ken Griffin of Citadel Advisors added 1.4 million shares of Meta Platforms and 2 million shares of Alphabet. Both stocks rank among his top 10 holdings.
Philippe Laffont of Coatue Management added 355,000 shares of Meta Platforms and 7.2 million shares of Alphabet. Both stocks rank among his top three holdings.

Importantly, all three hedge fund managers handily outperformed the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.46%) over the past three years, which makes them good sources of inspiration. But the trades mentioned took place in the third quarter, which ended several months ago. Here's a more current look at Meta Platforms and Alphabet.

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1. Meta Platforms
Meta has a strong presence in two industries: digital advertising and smart glasses. It owns three of the four most popular social media networks, which lets it collect user data and target media content. That advantage has made Meta the second-largest ad tech company in the world. But the company has also taken an early lead in the nascent smart glasses market.

JPMorgan Chase analyst Dough Anmuth recently wrote, "Meta is in rarified air across the combination of scale, growth, and profitability, as the company's massive reach and engagement continue to drive network effects, and its targeting abilities provide significant value to advertisers."

Meta is leaning on artificial intelligence (AI) -- from custom semiconductors to proprietary large language models -- to strengthen that network effect by boosting engagement and ad conversion rates across its social media properties. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told analysts, "Our AI recommendation systems are delivering higher quality and more relevant content," leading to more time spent on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.

Meta Platforms is also developing a superintelligence system to integrate with its augmented reality smart glasses. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says glasses will be our "primary computing devices" in the future. If he is correct, Meta -- which accounted for 73% of smart glasses shipments in the first half of 2025 -- could become a consumer electronics giant in the 2030s.

Wall Street expects Meta's earnings to increase at 17% annually over the three years. That makes the current valuation of 29 times earnings look quite reasonable. Indeed, among 71 analysts, Meta has a median target price of $842 per share. That implies 27% upside from its current share price of $661.

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Alphabet is the largest ad tech company in the world because of its ability to engage consumers with Google Search and YouTube. The company is leaning on AI to better monetize those web properties. AI Overviews and AI Mode have increased query volume on Google Search, and generative AI tools are helping YouTube influencers create, edit, and optimize content.

Alphabet has also developed an application called Gemini, a generative AI assistant built on a family of large language models of the same name. Gemini now has over 650 million monthly active users, and it ranks as the second most popular AI assistant behind ChatGPT. Alphabet does not sell ad inventory on the platform yet, but the company can certainly pull that lever in the future.

Meanwhile, Alphabet's Google Cloud is the third largest public cloud by infrastructure and platform services spending, and it gained 2 percentage points of market share in the last two years due. Consultancy Gartner recently ranked Google as the most capable cloud platform for AI application development, and Forrester Research ranked it as a leader in LLMs.

That praise suggests further market share gains are likely. Indeed, total cloud sales increased 34% in the third quarter, the second consecutive acceleration, driven by strong demand for Google's custom AI chips (called TPUs) and generative AI models. Morgan Stanley analysts estimate Google Cloud revenue growth will accelerate to 44% in 2026.

Wall Street expects Alphabet's earnings to increase at 15% annually over the next three years, which makes the current valuation of 30 times earnings look tolerable. Among 75 analysts, Alphabet has a median target price of $330 per share. That implies 6% upside from its current share price of $310. Investors can buy a small position today if they feel so inclined, but I think Meta is the more attractive of the two stocks.

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