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Mon, 22/12/2025 - 14:21

Dogecoin has surged significantly in futures activity as traders adjust positioning at the close of 2025.

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Dogecoin has seen its futures activity pick up notably well in the last 24 hours, with volumes rising across major exchanges and platforms.

Most notably, Dogecoin has seen its futures volume surge as much as 53,255% in the last 24 hours on the Bitmex crypto exchange, reaching $260.34 million, according to CoinGlass data.

The surge in Dogecoin futures activity comes as traders position into the year's end. According to a recent report by 10x Research, year-end liquidity seems to be evaporating across crypto markets, but the implications might go well beyond quiet holiday trading.

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Futures positioning, ETF flows and options markets are sending a coordinated signal about how traders are de-risking as 2025 wraps up.

Following a sharp rise last Friday, reaching a high of $0.1334, Dogecoin has consolidated within a very tight range. Dogecoin is currently trading between $0.128 and $0.134.

At press time, Dogecoin was trading up 0.84% in the last 24 hours to $0.132 and down 2.81% weekly.

After rising for most of Q3, Dogecoin is marking a bearish Q4, down since October, and will mark the third consecutive red month.

Dogecoin is down 58.5% on a yearly basis according to CoinGecko data, with bulls now striving hard for it to mark a positive year close, but it seems that time might not be on their side, with just nine days remaining to complete 2025.

What's coming in 2026?House of Doge, Dogecoin's official corporate arm, says it will continue to advance its mandate to establish Dogecoin as an everyday currency through a suite of planned B2B and B2C payment solutions, with announcements and initial rollouts to begin in Q1 next year.

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Bitcoin surged sharply today, briefly touching the $90,000 level before pulling back, leaving everyone questioning what caused the sudden move.

According to market data, Bitcoin climbed from around $87,700 to a high near $90,500 within hours, despite no major economic news, regulatory update, or company announcement tied to the rally.

Large Buyers Enter a Thin MarketSeveral analysts pointed to heavy buying activity from large players as one of the reasons behind the spike. On-chain data showed wallets linked to major exchanges and trading firms, including Binance, Bybit, Kraken, and Wintermute, buying an estimated $2.5 billion worth of Bitcoin in a short time frame.

This buying reportedly occurred during a period of low liquidity, meaning fewer sell orders were available. In such conditions, even a relatively smaller amount of capital can push prices up quickly.

Short Positions Were Forced OutThe quick price jump also triggered liquidations of short positions, traders who were betting on Bitcoin’s price falling. As those positions were closed automatically, additional buying pressure was added, pushing prices higher.

This type of move often creates fear of missing out (FOMO) among retail traders, pulling more participants into the rally.

Volatility Follows Fast RalliesAfter sharp upward moves, prices often become unstable. When leverage builds up quickly, the market can reverse just as fast, leading to losses for late entrants.

Such price swings show structural issues in crypto markets, where transparency exists on-chain, but coordinated activity by large players can still heavily influence prices.

Broader Market ContextThe Bitcoin move comes as traditional assets remain strong. Gold, silver, and major U.S. stock indices are trading near or at record highs. Bitcoin, however, is still about 28% below its recent peak, making its recent volatility stand out.

While claims of manipulation remain debated, analysts agree on one point: low liquidity, large trades, and leverage can combine to create sudden and powerful price moves, even without any breaking news.

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Mon, 22/12/2025 - 14:40

XRP just became the only big winner in CoinShares' flows this week, with $62.9 million in, up 34% from last week, while crypto funds bled $952 million amid Clarity Act delays.

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While the crypto fund complex just printed its first weekly outflow in four weeks, one line stayed green and even got bigger: XRP.

Fresh CoinShares' data for the week available shows digital-asset investment products losing $952 million, with Bitcoin taking $460 million of that hit, and Ethereum led the exits with $555.1 million, a pattern CoinShares ties to Clarity Act delays and the return of "whale selling" anxiety.

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Inside that red week, XRP pulled in $62.9 million. That is a 34% jump from the prior week’s $46.9 million and the largest positive figure on the table, ahead of Solana’s $48.5 million. Month-to-date, XRP is sitting at $354.6 million of inflows, with $3.244 billion year-to-date and about $2.946 billion in assets under management.

Source: CoinSharesU.S. spot ETF figures, as of Friday, tell a similar story in a different wrapper: total XRP spot ETFs logged $13.21 million in daily net inflow on Dec. 19, pushing cumulative net inflow to $1.07 billion, with total net assets at $1.21 billion and $58.90 million traded on the day. On the weekly view, Dec. 19 shows $82.04 million of net inflow, with $213.86 million in value traded.

How does XRP price react?The price is not screaming yet, as XRP is drifting around $1.93 on Monday afternoon, after printing a $1.9381 high on the hourly chart. 

The bigger tell is positioning: when the market is pulling money from Bitcoin and Ethereum, but still allocating fresh capital to XRP, institutions are signaling where they think regulatory time is being spent — and which coins they want exposure to while Washington keeps the calendar open.

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Key NotesAAVE price drop comes with strong selling pressure, with daily trading volume surging more than 235% to over $611 million.The controversy centers on Aave’s frontend change from ParaSwap to CowSwap, which may have diverted up to $10 million annually from the DAO.Aave Labs founder Stani Kulechov is currently in damage control mode, and in discussions with the community.
While the broader crypto market is consolidating a bit, AAVE

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price has seen a sharp drop of 10.5% in the last 24 hours.

This drop comes amid the growing governance tensions within the DeFi protocol. Stani Kulechov, the founder of the Aave protocol, remains at the center of this controversy.

AAVE Price Crashes Amid Governance Tensions
During Asian trading hours on Dec. 22, AAVE fell from $178 to $159 as DeFi altcoins faced heavy selling pressure.

Daily trading volume surged 232% to over $600 million, interrupting the whale-driven AAVE rally.

The decline comes amid concerns that Aave Labs, the parent firm behind the AAVE protocol and led by Stani Kulechov, redirected millions of dollars in swap fees away from the Aave DAO treasury.

Allegations suggest these funds were redirected without approval from token holders, raising concerns about decentralized governance and the influence of the protocol’s founders.

The dispute centers on Aave’s decision to integrate CowSwap into its frontend, replacing ParaSwap.

Critics argue that the change, which was implemented after Aave Labs received a grant from CowSwap, may have diverted as much as $10 million in potential annual revenue from the DAO.

In an open letter, an Orbit delegate claimed that the previous ParaSwap integration was generating roughly $200,000 per week in revenue for the DAO.

Members of the DeFi community have warned that the alleged redirection of fees will raise doubts over the weakening decentralized governance of the platform.

Stani Kulechov in Damage Control Mode
Stani Kulechov and Aave Labs have responded by stating that revenue generated from frontend operations is distinct from core protocol revenue. He added that historically, this has been voluntary rather than owed to the DAO.

However, some community members continue to express concerns over Kulechov’s dual role as Aave founder and head of Aave Labs.

Some critics have questioned the extent of founder control over protocol-related assets and the potential for conflicts of interest.

In an effort to ease tensions, Kulechov has moved a disputed DAO alignment proposal to Snapshot for a formal community vote.

The proposal seeks to transfer key brand assets, including website domains and official social media accounts, from Aave Labs to the Aave DAO.

Those who wonder, yes the vote is legitimate

– The discussion has been going over the past 5 days already with various of opinions and takes, a timeline set on the ARFC temp check (see more https://t.co/KovomHiB6H)
– The Snapshot is in compliance of the governance framework
-… https://t.co/nZoixZvbwl

— Stani.eth (@StaniKulechov) December 22, 2025

Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) Presale Nears $30M as Buzz Builds Around Bitcoin Layer-2 Network
Bitcoin Hyper, the next-generation Layer-2 network for Bitcoin

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, is tackling BTC’s scalability challenges head-on. With $29.6 million already raised in its presale, the project is generating huge excitement among crypto investors and enthusiasts.

HYPER promises faster, cheaper transactions while keeping near real-time settlement on the Bitcoin network.

Tokenomics of Bitcoin Hyper

Token: HYPER

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Beyond simple transfers, it aims to power a Bitcoin-native DeFi ecosystem, enabling complex financial applications on Bitcoin and making it one of the best crypto presales in the market today.

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Strategy has paused Bitcoin while simultaneously filling the company’s coffers with cash.

They raised $748 million by selling their own shares (through an "At-The-Market" or ATM equity offering) but did not immediately use that money to purchase more BTC. 

This comes after the company announced several massive Bitcoin purchases in a row.

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Why does Strategy need a cash reserve?  On Dec. 1, Strategy announced it would build a USD Reserve to cover 12–24 months of interest payments and dividends. They have massive debts, and this cash ensures they can make all their payments even if the stock market or Bitcoin price crashes, without ever being forced to sell a single Bitcoin to pay the bills.

It could potentially allow them to survive crypto winters, proves to creditors that they are solvent and safe 

Holding $2.19 billion in cash gives them the flexibility to buy a massive amount of Bitcoin if the price dips suddenly, for instance. 

Schiff’s reaction Gold bug Peter Schiff has interpreted the December announcement as a sign of distress. 

His core argument is that Michael Saylor is being forced to sell stock to raise cash for interest payments because he can no longer rely on endless stock price appreciation to fund operations. 

“It seems to me that you are building dollar reserves as you realize you will soon need them. Given rising inflation as the Fed cuts rates and continues QE, why not build gold reserves instead of U.S. dollar reserves? That’s what Tether is doing,” he said in a recent social media post. 

In brief
Bitcoin topped $90,000 Monday morning—fueled by futures market speculation, not organic spot buying, as shown by diverging on-chain volume data.
Key demand indicators are weak: the Coinbase premium is negative, and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen sustained outflows over recent weeks.
The sole bullish signal is from corporate treasuries, which poured $2.23 billion into digital assets last week—the highest inflow since September.
Bitcoin rallied to an eight-day high of $90,353 on Monday, but on-chain data casts doubt on the sustainability of this uptick.

Since then, the top crypto has pulled back and is now trading at just under $90,000, up 2.2% on the day, per CoinGecko data.

Data indicate the move was driven by speculative futures trading rather than genuine investor demand.

Since December 18, open interest and the cumulative volume delta (CVD) for perpetual futures have trended upwards, while the spot CVD has declined, according to Velo data. That divergence is a classic signature of a derivatives-led move, where leveraged bets push the price higher without corresponding buying in the underlying spot market.

Broader market indicators reinforce this caution.

The "Coinbase premium," which tracks the price difference for Bitcoin on the U.S.-based Coinbase exchange versus global averages, has flipped negative after a brief positive period in late November and mid-December. It indicates a lack of premium buying demand from U.S. investors, a key demographic.

Furthermore, U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded net outflows over recent weeks, with no sign of sustained institutional inflows returning.

As a result, the technical picture remains challenging.

Aggregate open interest has been trending down since late November, and Bitcoin has faced repeated rejections each time it has attempted to break and hold above the $90,000 level, underscoring persistent selling pressure.

The one notable exception to the bearish flow data comes from corporate balance sheets. Digital Asset Trusts (DATs) saw approximately $2.23 billion in net inflows for the week of December 15-21, according to data from DeFiLlama. This represents a 72% surge from the $1.293 billion in total DAT inflows reported just days earlier on December 17, according to a previous Decrypt report.

This marks the largest weekly inflow since late September and was driven by significant corporate treasury purchases of Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum.

The driver of this surge in DAT accumulation was the Federal Reserve's December 10 interest rate decision, Decrypt was told.

A vulnerable rallyStill, this concentrated institutional accumulation has not been enough to generate broad market strength. With a typical pattern of year-end liquidity drying up, the current rally—built on futures market activity—appears vulnerable to the same headwinds that have reversed previous attempts to sustain momentum above $90,000.

Reflecting this bleak outlook are users on the prediction market Myriad, owned by Decrypt’s parent company Dastan, who put just a 3% chance on a "Santa rally" over the holiday period.

Other analysts frame the current activity as a consolidation within a defined range rather than a directional move.

“Bitcoin trading around $90,000 doesn’t signal either strength or weakness at this point,” Georgii Verbitskii, Founder of DeFi platform TYMIO, told Decrypt. “Technically, Bitcoin is still stuck in a sideways range between roughly $85,000 and $95,000, and for now it’s a market without a clear directional bias.”

Verbitskii does not expect a resolution until mid-January, when the market gets clarity on “whether companies with Bitcoin-heavy treasuries will remain eligible for inclusion in the MSCI index.” Until then, he views the market as “consolidation rather than the start of a new trend.”

Ryan Lee, chief analyst of crypto exchange Bitget, however, anticipates a more contained range through the holidays.

“For the holiday period, our outlook anticipates BTC trading in the $86,000 to $93,000 range and ETH in the $2,800 to $3,200 corridor,” Lee told Decrypt. He cited returning institutional inflows and the potential for clearer regulatory developments as key supports.

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TLDRStrategy’s Massive Bitcoin PositionThe Critical Threshold ProblemGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks

Strategy executive Michael Saylor posted cryptic signal on December 21 hinting at incoming Bitcoin purchase
Company holds 671,268 BTC worth roughly $60 billion but MSTR stock plunged 43% in 2025
Bitcoin faces resistance at $90,000 with concentrated liquidity clusters forming barrier
Strategy’s mNAV ratio at 0.93 approaches danger zone that could trigger forced sales
Bitcoin drop below $75,000 would push company past critical threshold for first time

Michael Saylor is at it again. The Strategy executive chairman posted “Green Dots ₿eget Orange Dots” on December 21. The message included a graph tracking Strategy’s Bitcoin purchases.

This isn’t random social media noise. Saylor has used this exact pattern throughout 2025. Each “green dots” post typically precedes an SEC filing announcing major Bitcoin acquisitions. The filings usually drop on Monday mornings.

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The timing creates questions. Bitcoin is currently battling the $90,000 resistance level. Heavy liquidity clusters have formed at this price point, creating what analysts call a natural barrier.

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Crypto analyst Ted Pillows expects market makers to sweep through three liquidity clusters this week. On-chain data reveals large concentrations of buy and sell orders stacked around $90,000. The biggest upside liquidity sits at $90,000, while downside clusters form between $86,000 and $84,000.

Strategy’s Massive Bitcoin Position
Strategy now controls 671,268 BTC. That’s 3.2% of Bitcoin’s entire supply. The company spent $963 million acquiring 10,624 BTC in early December alone.

But there’s a cost. MSTR stock has collapsed 43% since January 2025. Bitcoin dropped 30% from its October peak. MSCI is considering booting Strategy from global indices, claiming the company functions more like an investment fund than an operating business.

Saylor’s previous “green dots” signal brought more than purchases. Strategy also created a Bitcoin reserve for dividend payments. This suggests the current message might include additional strategic announcements beyond simple accumulation.

The Critical Threshold Problem
Here’s where things get uncomfortable. Strategy’s mNAV ratio sits at 0.93. The critical level is 1.0. Company president Phong Le stated Strategy would only sell Bitcoin if the mNAV drops below 1 and capital markets freeze.

The math is simple. Another 15-20% Bitcoin decline pushes the ratio past the threshold. If Bitcoin falls under $75,000, Strategy faces a scenario it’s never encountered: forced liquidation.

Strategy set aside $1.44 billion as a safety buffer. That reserve exists specifically to avoid selling Bitcoin holdings. But if both conditions hit simultaneously, the company’s “never sell” promise faces its first real test.

Institutional demand continues despite volatility. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF remains among 2025’s top six ETFs. Corporate treasuries stay active in the market. ETFs maintain substantial balances even after recent outflows.

Tom Lee’s Fundstrat warned Bitcoin could reach $60,000, though long-term forecasts remain bullish. This creates tension for Strategy’s leveraged approach. The entire model depends on Bitcoin appreciation and open capital markets.

Saylor’s posts influence trader behavior before actual purchases occur. Some reduce exposure near resistance levels. Others hedge against potential selling zones around anticipated announcements.

Strategy has never sold Bitcoin throughout its accumulation campaign. The reserve represents one of the largest corporate cryptocurrency holdings globally.

The $90,000 level will test this conviction. Market structure suggests major price movement as liquidity zones get challenged. Strategy’s next SEC filing will confirm whether green dots translate to orange dots once again.

Bitcoin currently trades around $89,600. The company’s average purchase price sits well below current levels, providing some cushion. But with stock down 43% and the mNAV ratio approaching critical levels, pressure mounts on Saylor’s strategy.

Crypto pundit BarriC has explained why an XRP rally to $1,000 is possible, even though it could mean the altcoin would have a market cap of almost $100 trillion. The pundit also raised the possibility of XRP rallying to as high as $50,000, which he described as “absolutely possible.”

Why XRP Could Rally To $1,000
In an X post, BarriC stated that XRP will have to become extremely expensive so that it can be fractionalized and allocated to every bank and financial institution globally. He noted that this will be the case if every bank and financial institution around the world adopts and utilizes the altcoin. 

In line with this, BarriC declared that this is why a $1,000, $10,000, and $50,000 price tag is “absolutely possible” for XRP. The pundit has continued to reiterate that XRP can hit the $1,000 price target despite how ambitious it sounds, considering what the altcoin’s market cap will be. 

In another X post, he stated that the altcoin could still close out this year at $100 and hit $1,000 early next year. The pundit admitted that quite a few things would have to happen simultaneously, but that anything is possible in crypto. It is worth noting that finance expert Dr. Camila Stevenson recently echoed BarriC’s sentiment that XRP needs to be expensive to be easily adopted by banks for larger volumes. 

Meanwhile, BarriC is confident that the XRP adoption among banks is already happening. He recently noted that Swiss bank AMINA plans to start utilizing Ripple payments and, by association, XRP. The pundit also alluded to the fact that Ripple is on course to become a Trust bank after the OCC granted it a conditional approval. 

Other Potential Catalysts For Higher Price
Crypto pundit X Finance Bull highlighted a Trump stimulus and XRP ETFs as catalysts that could drive the XRP price higher. He noted that 20% to 28% of U.S. adults now own crypto, equating to 50 to 65 million people with wallets and market impact. The pundit then raised the scenario in which a small percentage of the proposed $2,000 stimulus check flows into XRP. 

X Finance Bull declared that this will create billions in demand, hitting an already rising market. The pundit also mentioned that the infrastructure is in place as XRP ETFs keep launching and banks are onboarding. He added that liquidity finds utility, which is why he is confident that a significant amount of global liquidity could flow into the XRP ecosystem, sparking higher prices for the altcoin. 

At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.92, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

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Mon, 22/12/2025 - 15:05

Peter Brandt says Bitcoin's chart right now is basically a continuation head-and-shoulders, and BTC proved how tricky this range is by tagging a weekly high at $90,000.

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Legendary trader Peter Brandt put Bitcoin's latest setup into one line, explaining what he is really seeing on the price chart of the leading cryptocurrency. Brandt's four-hour chart shows a continuation head-and-shoulders pattern. He says these formations are "very reliable," which puts pattern logic back into focus as BTC chops instead of trending.

That call happened while Bitcoin was stuck in a clear box on the shared higher-time frame chart: resistance is at $93,000 to $94,000, support is at around $85,000 and the price was below a dotted midrange marker with a rising diagonal line showing where it might bounce or fade. 

BTC/USD by TradingViewIn the same thread, another read framed the fork as simple: either Bitcoin fell out of an ascending triangle and this is a bearish retest, or Bitcoin is rotating inside an accumulation range, and both interpretations point to "somewhat logical" levels on the chart.

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Bitcoin hits weekly price high, and failsWhat happened next is interesting because it is the kind of mixed price action traders hate and headlines love. The BTC/USDT chart shows an early spike followed by a fast dip to around $88,000, then a long recovery that turned into a midday pop and a late-session push that printed above $90,000 — a weekly high.

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As of now, Bitcoin was at around $89,956. This may seem like a small net gain on a daily candle, but it is a major reminder of the day's real story: Bitcoin did manage to make a quick run up to $90,000, but it did not hold onto that level for long.

In Brandt's analysis, the focus is on whether the structure continues to rise, and the range read only stays alive if BTC can reclaim the middle of the box and start pushing the upper band again.

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Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg says the investor mix showing up in XRP ETFs is broader and more institutional than the market tends to assume, with interest coming from pension funds and insurance allocators who prefer a regulated, brokerage-native wrapper over the operational burden of spot.

“Usually when you launch a new ETF that hasn’t been in the market before, it’s usually retail adoption that happens first. So we’ve seen a lot of impact from the retail audience in the first week or two. And then we started getting calls from pension funds and insurance companies globally,” McClurg revealed.

He added: “And that’s the second market segment that we market to at Canary. But we’re seeing a lot of interest there. XRP is truly an asset that most of Wall Street and most of the global capital markets get. It’s easy to understand. It’s the rails for the financial system. So, of course, they’re very interested. But those are the two segments that we’ve seen a lot of interest from.”

Why XRP ETFs Are So Successful
McClurg made the comments in a Wealthion podcast interview with CoinFund President Chris Perkins, discussing Canary’s strategy in crypto ETFs and why single-asset products like XRP can pull demand from both US and international channels. The throughline was familiar to anyone who has watched ETFs reshape other markets: access and execution matter, and they often matter more than ideology.

“A lot of our clients are retail,” McClurg said, estimating “probably 20 to 30%” of flows are coming from retail channels based on visible brokerage activity. The larger share, he added, is currently coming from faster trading-oriented capital. “It’s probably about 70% — I don’t want to call it institutional, but it’s probably 70% fast money at the moment.”

Even so, McClurg’s view is that the stable end state for products like an XRP ETF is the advisor and allocator channel that already lives inside the ETF ecosystem. “ETFs are going to be probably primarily used by financial advisors,” he said. “Because they’re simple, they’re clean, they can hold them in their accounts, they can explain it.”

For crypto, he argued, the problem is not subtle.“Most of retail is trading crypto on an exchange and they’re getting charged massive fees,” he said. “We’re talking $100 a trade. Plus the spread.”

His point was not that ETFs are free, but that the ETF wrapper can compress costs and friction, particularly for investors who do not want to operate in exchange-native workflows. “When you think about an ETF… you’ve already won by buying an ETF when you’re talking about pennies spread… and then you’re only paying a 1% management fee,” he said.

McClurg also addressed a factor that tends to drive ETF flows in crypto regardless of narrative: basis. He argued the spot/futures spread can act as a lever for ETF demand, and by extension a source of incremental spot pressure when the trade is attractive.

“The basis trade is really what’s driving crypto ETFs at the moment,” he said, adding that outflows in bitcoin spot ETFs have, at times, coincided with the collapse of that spread. For XRP specifically, he suggested the dynamic has been supportive since launch.

“We’ve benefited from launching XRP,” he said, “because there’s a great basis trade there.” He went further, claiming the product has seen consistent net buying even as broader markets softened.

McClurg also highlighted the success of all spot XRP ETFs in the US. “Ever since the launch, even at a down market, there’s not been a single day of outflows,” McClurg said.

At press time, XRP traded at $1.92.

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XRP could be ready for an unexpected spike on the market, as institutional activity decreases on the market.

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XRP’s recent price behavior looks ugly on the surface, especially when framed against wallets that appear to be sitting on losses approaching 90% from prior highs. The price is hovering around the lower end of its multimonth range, trend structure remains bearish and XRP is still trading below its major moving averages. For a lot of market participants, this looks like exhaustion or failure. 

XRP's cooldown takes too longWhat’s actually happening is compression. XRP has gone through a prolonged cooldown phase, where volatility has collapsed, directional conviction is low and speculative excess has been flushed out. The sharp breakdown earlier in the quarter reset leverage aggressively, and since then, price action has been grinding rather than cascading. That matters. Markets do not transition directly from panic to euphoria; they stall first.

XRP/USDT Chart by TradingViewOne of the most important signals here is not price, it is network activity. Historically, XRP payment volume tends to spike after price cools off, not during the hype phase. That pattern is repeating. Each time the network sees a lull in speculative trading, on-chain payment volume quietly starts expanding again. These bursts do not immediately translate into vertical price moves, but they do change the underlying demand profile. Utility comes back before narrative.

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Not your classic recoveryFrom an investor perspective, this is where expectations need to be recalibrated. This is not a clean V-shaped recovery setup. XRP is more likely to experience uneven rebounds: sharp recoveries followed by pullbacks, then consolidation again. That is typical when larger players are building exposure without chasing the price. 

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The “almost 90% loss” framing misses an important point: long-term holders sitting deep underwater have not capitulated en masse. Selling pressure has diminished, volume on down moves is weaker, and recent lows are being defended without panic. That does not mean XRP is bullish right now, but it does suggest the worst forced selling is likely behind it.

If history is any guide, the next phase is not explosive upside, it is intermittent recovery waves tied to bursts in payment activity and liquidity rotation. Investors should expect chop, false starts and sudden rallies that fade. That is how accumulation phases look in real time.

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Hyperliquid denied rumors of insider trading, stating that the recently reported HYPE short position was opened by a former employee. The perpetual futures DEX has restrictions on team trading, especially for the native HYPE token. 

Hyperliquid came out with a statement on rumors of insider trading. The perpetual futures DEX announced that the disputed HYPE short position belonged to a former employee, as current team members are banned from trading the native token. Recently, HYPE price weakness has created worries on the exchange’s ability to survive during a slower crypto market period. 

HYPE still traded around $25 at the time of the announcement, close to the levels from the past few days. As of December 22, Hyperliquid whales are predominantly long, for 59% of positions. 

The leading HYPE position is short, with a notional value of $45M. The whale sits on unrealized gains of $86M, as HYPE shows continued price weakness. 

The whale positions on HYPE are much larger compared to the address that has been linked to insider trading. Hyperliquid identified the former employee, pointing to the wallet currently still shorting HYPE. 

Hyperliquid denies insider HYPE trading
The alleged insider position is valued at only $25,140, shorting 1,000 HYPE. At this size, the insider cannot have any significant effect on the market. The insider still owns around 2.5M HYPE from the spot market, holding despite the recent downturn. The short position is also earning minimal funding fees. 

Despite the single whale’s short position, most HYPE traders are bullish. Open interest for HYPE increased to $1.25B in the past day, with over 64% of positions going long. The only effect on Hyperliquid was the negative press from accusations of potential insider trading from current team members. 

Hyperliquid denies claims of insolvency
Alongside the rumors of an insider whale, Hyperliquid also issued a statement denying recent claims that the platform was insolvent. 

The USDC held on Hyperliquid relies on both Arbitrum and the Hyperchain, while some analysts only accounted for a part of the reserves. As a result, the exchange faced attempts at causing panic. 

“The Hyperliquid blockchain state is fully and verifiably solvent. The author excluded the HyperEVM USDC (a publicly announced and much anticipated integration), which exists in parallel to the Arbitrum bridge,” announced the Hyperliquid team. 

Additionally, Hyperliquid noted it launched some testnet features allowing aggressive trading, but that those features would not be brought to the mainnet or be available for live trading. The team also explained the exchange does not offer special trading privileges and cannot freeze the network on demand. 

The perpetual futures DEX also defended itself against claims of multiple backdoor technologies and claimed all its activity and trades are fully transparent and recorded on the blockchain. 

The market still carries around $4.15B in total value locked, with over $14B in daily trading volumes. The exchange achieved over $895M in fees for 2025, reflecting peak trading activity in both bull markets and downturns.

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HBAR slides to fresh lows vanishing retail, yet Hedera is quietly stitching together some of its most significant deals to date.

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Crypto analyst and longtime Hedera watcher Nick (@NCashOfficial) argues that HBAR is approaching “peak bearish” levels on sentiment and technicals, even as the network quietly lands some of its most consequential partnerships to date.

The token has broken its yearly lows and is now retesting price areas last seen around March–May 2024, according to his chart review. RSI on the higher time-frames sits near 33–34 — close to readings seen at the 2022 bear‑market bottom. “HBAR is extremely oversold,” he says, while stressing that any major recovery remains “very dependent on what Bitcoin does next.”

Retail Walks Away, Google Trends Confirms ItOne of the sharper points from the video is how little retail seems to care.

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Using Google Trends, Nick shows searches for “Hedera HBAR” and “HBAR crypto” back near multi‑year lows, roughly in line with troughs from May–June 2024. Aside from a brief uptick during the altcoin bounce in July, interest has faded.

The same pattern, he says, appears across broader crypto search terms. In his view, this collapse in attention, paired with heavily sold technicals, resembles earlier capitulation zones: sentiment “feels even worse than those previous times,” while the indicators look similar.

GBBC, States, NATO Programs: Hedera’s Quiet PipelineAgainst that backdrop, the video leans heavily on fundamentals.

Nick highlights the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) joining the Hedera Council as its first “strategic partner.” He frames this less as a branding win and more as a connectivity story, pointing to GBBC’s collaborators: the World Economic Forum, OECD, IMF, European Commission, World Bank, U.S. and U.K. Treasuries, Bank of England, and Abu Dhabi Global Market.

On the government side, he cites:

Wyoming’s “frontier stable token” pilot selecting Hedera as one of the core networks for what he describes as the first U.S. state‑issued stable token initiative.
Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality going live with Water Ledger on Hedera to run a statewide environmental credit marketplace across 600+ mitigation banks & sites.
Military‑adjacent and infrastructure use cases are also surfacing. Edge‑communications startup Neuron, which builds on Hedera, was selected for the NATO DIANA 2026 challenge program from over 3,600 applicants. The focus there: resilient, decentralized communication and coordination for autonomous systems in degraded environments.

Most recently, global energy major Repsol joined the Hedera Council, aiming to deploy decentralized digital identity and verifiable credentials across operations in more than 90 countries. The priorities: interoperable IDs at enterprise scale, automated wallet‑to‑wallet KYC/KYB, and tamper‑proof credentials aligned with GDPR, eIDAS2 and ICAO digital identity standards.

For Nick, the through line is that Hedera is “no longer just an enterprise giant” but is increasingly entangled with governments and regulated institutions — precisely as compliance and auditability requirements tighten.

Why It Matters for InvestorsThe video’s core claim is not that a bottom is guaranteed, but that the current mix — oversold technicals, historic retail disinterest, and expanding state‑ and institution‑level adoption — sets up HBAR as a high‑risk, high‑optionality play on a broader crypto rebound.

Any sustained rally, he argues, would likely see these fundamentals cited after the fact as justification for higher valuations: “When everyone asks why HBAR is pumping, this will be the reason.”

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People Also AskIs the content creator calling a precise bottom for HBAR?

No. He notes similarities to past bottoms but repeatedly says the outcome depends heavily on Bitcoin.

What metric does he emphasize most on the price chart?

The Relative Strength Index (RSI), currently near prior bear‑market lows, signaling an oversold condition.

Which new Hedera Council member stands out most?

Repsol, due to its Fortune Global 500 scale and focus on production‑grade digital identity & credentials.

Are these use cases live or just pilots?

Both. Virginia’s environmental marketplace is described as live; Wyoming’s stable token & several identity initiatives appear to be in pilot or build‑out phases.

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Analyst says Bitcoin could surge to $107K soon, but consolidation and psychological exhaustion may dominate markets for months ahead.

After suffering one of its worst Q4 performances in years, Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to close the year in negative territory.

The crypto asset remains in a bear market that began in September, according to pseudonymous crypto market analyst Doctor Profit, who said that the asset has not yet completed its full bottoming process and will require another 12 to 14 months before a definitive low is formed.

2026 Crash Incoming?
In his latest analysis, Doctor Profit projected that Bitcoin’s eventual bottom could occur near the $60,000 level, and explained that markets require extended periods of sideways movement to build sufficient liquidity rather than moving quickly to final targets. Despite this longer-term bearish outlook, the analyst said Bitcoin could see a short-term upside move toward the $97,000 to $107,000 range in the coming weeks, and added that he does not expect a major downside move before February or March 2026.

The current phase appears to be a prolonged consolidation period, which aims to create liquidity on the downside. According to his assessment, this slow and manipulated price action is designed to exhaust market participants psychologically and make it difficult for most investors to maintain conviction long enough to buy near the eventual bottom.

Doctor Profit said he is currently bullish in the short term and has accumulated Bitcoin, while keeping his existing short position open as a hedge. This is to allow flexibility to capitalize on a potential 20% upside move before the broader downtrend resumes. He also linked BTC’s trajectory to wider macroeconomic conditions, while stating that global markets are experiencing an extreme liquidity crisis, as several indicators show stress levels comparable to or worse than those seen in 2008.

He pointed to changes in the US Federal Reserve’s Standing Repo Facility, which now allows individual banks to borrow up to $240 billion per day against high-quality collateral, as evidence of systemic fragility rather than unlimited money printing. Such borrowing is temporary and must be repaid quickly with interest. He further argued that the policy is intended to prevent sudden liquidity freezes rather than stimulate markets.

Doctor Profit said these measures indicate that authorities are losing the fight against inflation and rising debt levels, and he expects a major financial crisis to emerge in 2026. He said that such a crisis could be followed by large-scale monetary expansion similar to 2020, which would ultimately drive prices of assets such as Bitcoin, real estate, precious metals, and other stores of value significantly higher while fiat currencies continue to lose purchasing power.

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Temporary Upside for Bitcoin
Another pseudonymous analyst, “Mr Wall Street,” echoed a similar short-term versus mid-term divergence in BTC’s outlook. While maintaining a bearish stance on the crypto asset over the medium term, he said downside liquidity remains insufficient for an immediate continuation of the broader decline.

As a result, he expects a short-term relief rally toward the $98,000-$104,000 range, an area he identified as a key liquidity zone and fair value gap.

Mr Wall Street said he entered long positions near $84,500 after Bitcoin held support around its weekly 100-day moving average. The analyst added that this move higher should be viewed as a bull trap rather than a trend reversal, stressing that he continues to expect BTC’s next major leg lower to target the $64,000-$70,000 region in late Q1 or early Q2 2026, describing the recent sharp swings as deliberate liquidity-driven moves designed to trap traders.

Despite these bearish projections, certain market commentators believe that 2026 could bring in a recovery. Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, for one, said that he expects Bitcoin to reach new all-time highs next year.

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XRP continues to bleed out quietly while market attention stays locked on Bitcoin and ETH. Despite brief relief bounces, the overall structure remains bearish across the board. Both the USDT and BTC pairs are showing weakness, with no clear signs of a recovery.

Technical Analysis
By Shayan

The USDT Pair
XRPUSDT is still trapped in a steep descending channel. The latest drop tried to push the price below $1.80, but this critical level held. The market is now gradually recovering and likely approaching the higher boundary of the channel once more.

However, the structure shows a clear series of lower highs and lower lows, with the RSI also flat below 50. Therefore, momentum still remains weak, and the price action could turn bearish quickly once again.

The BTC Pair
The BTC pair looks even worse. After forming a rising wedge in October and November, XRPBTC broke down hard in the last couple of weeks and is now trading just above 2,100 sats and below the 100 and 200-day moving averages. Both moving averages are located around the 2,300-2,400 sats zone.

The RSI is also sliding toward oversold territory, but still no divergence or reversal signals. If the pair continues this decline, the next major demand zone is around 2,000 sats. That is where XRP previously bottomed earlier this year. So, unless the buyers reclaim the 2,500 sats level soon, XRP is likely to underperform BTC in the upcoming weeks.

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Bitcoin rebounded toward $90,000 after a volatile week that saw a slide to $84,500, then a recovery to $88,000 before Monday’s climb.
Ethereum reclaimed $3,000 after bouncing from $2,800, while Binance Coin sat above $860 and majors were modestly green; NIGHT jumped 13% to $0.10.
Total crypto market cap added $30 billion overall in a day to $3.120 trillion. Bitcoin’s market cap approached $1.8 trillion and dominance rose to 57.5%.

Crypto markets opened the week with momentum, as bitcoin climbed back toward $90,000 and ethereum pushed above $3,000 after last week’s sharp swings. Bitcoin neared that mark for the first time since a pump-and-dump last Wednesday, while BNB stayed above $860 and majors posted small gains in a broadly risk-on session. Traders are weighing whether this rebound has runway or fades quickly, but positioning looks constructive versus the recent lows. In the background, total market capitalization added $30 billion in a day to $3.120 trillion, per CoinGecko. A synchronized large-cap bid is setting the tone.

CPI surprise and a tentative rebound
Bitcoin’s path back to $90,000 has been anything but linear. It started the prior business week around $90,000, slid Monday to under $85,500, then rocketed Wednesday to just over $90,000 before an immediate rejection dragged it below $85,500 again. Thursday added turbulence when U.S. CPI numbers landed better than expected, sparking a quick jump that stalled at $89,500. The follow-through was brutal, with BTC sinking to $84,500, a multi-week low. Bulls stepped in, lifting price back to $88,000, where it spent the next few days and the weekend. A whipsaw macro catalyst defined the week.

By Monday morning, the asset began a gradual climb, nearing $90,000 for the first time in several days, a subtle shift after the choppy sequence. Metrics also tightened: bitcoin’s market capitalization rose to almost $1.8 trillion, and its dominance versus altcoins ticked up to 57.5%, based on CoinGecko figures cited in the update. That combination can read like a risk-management play, with capital concentrating in the bellwether before rotating outward. Still, price action remains headline-driven now. Is the $89,500 to $90,000 band the near-term litmus test for traders this week? Dominance tells the positioning story.

Ethereum mirrored the recovery narrative. After dumping to $2,800 during the latest correction last week, it rebounded quickly to reclaim $2,900, and after several failed pushes, it cleared $3,000 earlier today. Binance Coin rose by a similar percentage since yesterday and sits above $860 for now. Around it, the altcoin tape was mixed but active: SOL, TRX, DOGE, LINK, and ZEC were slightly in the green, while HYPE gained 4%. NIGHT extended its run, surging 13% to $0.10. On the downside, AAVE fell 11% and CC dropped 21% over 24 hours. Selective rotation is underway.

Ethereum continues to trade below key resistance levels after weeks of correction. While a short-term bounce is playing out, the overall market structure remains uncertain. The price action shows signs of recovery, but there is no confirmed shift in momentum yet.

Technical Analysis
By Shayan

The Daily Chart
On the daily timeframe, ETH is still trading below a significant descending trendline, which has been acting as dynamic resistance over the past few weeks. The asset bounced from the $2,700 support zone but hasn’t yet broken above the wedge or the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, which are converging around the $3,600 mark.

A potential bearish crossover between the moving averages is also very likely in the short-term, which could signal a deeper drop in the coming weeks. On the other hand, for buyers to regain control, the price must break above the $3,500-$3,700 supply zone. Yet, everything should begin with a breakout from the falling trendline.

The 4-Hour Chart
The 4-hour chart shows a clearer bounce after a false breakdown below the lower channel boundary around $2,750. The price quickly reclaimed the level, and a short-term uptrend has resumed inside the ascending channel.

The price is now testing the same $3,000 level, which has previously triggered the last sell-off. If buyers can flip that zone into support, another bullish leg toward the $3,400–$3,500 zone could be expected. However, failure here would likely drag ETH back toward $2,900 and likely below the channel once more.

The RSI is also rising steadily, but not yet overbought. This indicates that momentum is there, but the price will still be vulnerable to resistance zones.

On-Chain Analysis
Exchange Reserve
Ethereum’s exchange reserves continue to drop aggressively, now reaching the lowest levels in years (around 16.2 million ETH). This suggests long-term accumulation and reduced sell-side pressure from holders.

Historically, declining exchange reserves are bullish over the medium term, indicating coins are being moved off exchanges and into cold storage. However, price has yet to reflect this, which could imply market participants are still waiting for macro confirmation or external catalysts before buying aggressively.

So, while on-chain data supports the long-term bull case, short-term technicals are still fragile.

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Funding to Three CDFIs Provides Additional Small Business Lending, Housing Assistance as Fire Recovery Continues

, /PRNewswire/ -- As Los Angeles continues its efforts to rebuild, Bank of America is announcing $10 million in zero-interest loans to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) for ongoing housing, nonprofit facilities, and small business assistance. The loans will be managed through three west coast CDFIs involved in the region's disaster recovery efforts following the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires.

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BofA LA President Raul Anaya points to destroyed structures to be rebuilt

Clearinghouse CDFI (CCDFI) will use its fire-designated funding to finance property acquisition or single-family home development undertaken by nonprofit partners. It will also make capital available to small businesses for rebuilding expenses that outpace insurance proceeds and for the funding to resume operations.
Genesis LA makes loans to support homeownership, economic development, and nonprofit facilities in the Altadena and Pasadena areas. It is working with various Altadena stakeholders to acquire vacant lots for redevelopment, with nonprofit developers working with local residents to rebuild multiple homes simultaneously, and local businesses rebuilding their storefronts.
Pacific Community Ventures' RESTORE LA Fund offers no-fee loans to small businesses of $10,000–$100,000 at a 3% interest rate that can be used to replace damaged property or equipment, support worker retention or payroll expenses, and fund other recovery needs. Businesses also receive pro bono technical assistance and access PCV's climate resilience lending program.

"Having extensive experience supporting clients and communities through various disasters over the years, Bank of America is uniquely positioned with the expertise, capital and connections to support LA's next chapter. Today's $10 million capital investment will be allocated by our CDFI partners who have been on the ground supporting these impacted communities. As Angelenos continue our long-term recovery following the January fires, our zero-percent capital helps the CDFIs offer lower interest financing for families and business owners to recover and rebuild," said Raul Anaya, Head of Local Markets Strategy and President, Bank of America Los Angeles. 

As the nation's largest private CDFI investor, with $2 billion in loans, deposits, capital grants and equity investments across more than 250 CDFI partners, Bank of America this year began to utilize its CDFI lending platform to allocate capital for disaster recovery needs in Asheville following Hurricane Helene and following the floods in Texas Hill Country. 

These capital investments by Bank of America build on the company's ongoing efforts to address the evolving needs of impacted clients and communities, most recently announcing its Rebuild Solution to help qualifying mortgage clients rebuild their homes. The bank will also rebuild its destroyed financial centers in Altadena and Pacific Palisades; and continues to award grants. So far, $3.5 million in philanthropic grants have been distributed to local nonprofits for fire and business support, in addition to thought leadership and employee volunteerism provided to foundations and nonprofits.

For more information on Bank of America's relief efforts, go to BankofAmerica.com/LARebuild.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 22, 2025) - Neptune Digital Assets Corp. (TSXV: NDA) (OTCQX: NPPTF) (FSE: 1NW) ("Neptune" or the "Company"), a blockchain and frontier technology company, is pleased to announce the release of its audited consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis for the year ended August 31, 2025.

Financial highlights pertaining to the year ended August 31, 2025 and for the subsequent period up to the date of this news release:

Total Assets Grew to $87.2 Million
As at August 31, 2025, total assets increased 75% from August 31, 2024, driven mainly by an increase in the quantity and market value of digital currency holdings, which grew from $31.3 million to $70.2 million.Bitcoin Holdings Continue to Grow
Neptune's Bitcoin (BTC) treasury, as of the date of this release, totals approximately 416 BTC, valued at roughly $50 million, with an average cost of approximately US$34,250 per BTC. The Company continues to expand its Bitcoin holdings through mining, staking conversions, and direct acquisitions, supporting a long-term accumulation strategy.Adding to Strategic Investments - SpaceX and xAI
Neptune continues to expand its exposure to frontier industries beyond blockchain, such as acquiring additional ownership of SpaceX and establishing a new position in xAI. The Company's 32,126 shares of SpaceX at the date of this new release and based on available market data and credible purchase offers are valued at approximately $18.8 million. Neptune continues to evaluate acquiring additional SpaceX and xAI shares and other exclusive frontier tech private companies based on pricing, terms, and underlying fundamentals.Solana Position Expanded
Current holdings total 36,300 Solana (SOL), up from an initial 26,964 SOL, with an average cost of approximately US$64. Staking strategies and partnerships have supported sustained growth and value capture. Revenue Update
Gross revenues for the year ended August 31, 2025, reached $2.2 million, derived from Bitcoin mining, staking, DeFi, and other activities. The decrease from $3.1 million in the prior year reflects the impact of post halving mining revenue reductions and weaker altcoin price performance during the year.Top Digital Asset Holdings
Neptune's largest positions are 416 BTC, 36,300 SOL, and 230,600 Cosmos ATOM, alongside diversified positions in Ethereum, Dogecoin, Polkadot, Sonic, Dash, Graph, and Ocean.Liquidity Update
Neptune maintains a US$25.0 million revolving line of credit with Sygnum Bank, of which US$8.8 million is currently drawn."Bitcoin's wild ride this year brought exhilarating highs and dramatic swings in sentiment, a landscape where Neptune thrived. While the market fluctuated, Neptune relentlessly built its asset base, delivering steady growth for shareholders as it has for over seven years. Now, with a possible $1.5 trillion SpaceX IPO on the horizon, our early-stage investments in the most sought-after assets on and off the planet are set to pay off in a big way. We're not stopping there: driven by vision, we're actively pursuing the next big opportunities in digital assets, AI, space tech, and robotics," said Cale Moodie, Neptune's CEO. "With robust capital, diversified strategies, and a bold approach to innovation, Neptune is positioned to capture explosive growth ahead. The future is digital, and Neptune is leading the charge."

//<![CDATA[hellohello234Montréal7: TMP File - Filed by newsfilecorp.com//]]>// Operating and Financial Overview
 
 
($CAD)  
 
 
  For the year ended
August 31, 2025
August 31, 2024
  Mining revenue
844,871
1,759,107
  Staking revenue
936,749
649,015
  Direct mining expenses (not incl. depreciation)
(815,858)
(1,425,866)
  Other income*
459,670
652,023
  Total earnings
1,425,432
1,634,279
   
 
 
  Depreciation**
184,487
284,724
  Stock based compensation**
-
234,894
  General expenses 
3,617,474
2,358,266
  Finance costs
363,476
-
  Income taxes 
127,431
-
  Deferred income taxes
4,454,445
-
   
 
 
  Recovery net of impairment
33,891
308,160
  Realized gain on settlements and sales
1,176,784
557,262
  Revaluation gain on digital currencies***
25,663,021
14,042,927
  Unrealized gain related to equity investments*****
3,199,825
2,577,812
  Comprehensive income for the year
22,751,640
16,242,556
   
 
 
Financial Position
 
 
($CAD)  
 
 
  As at
August 31, 2025
August 31, 2024
  Cash, ST investments, prepaids, and receivables
978,178
6,398,130
  Total digital assets
70,177,330
31,288,165
  Total other assets*****
16,013,686
12,132,357
  Total liabilities
15,520,772
805,904
  Total shareholders' equity
71,648,422
49,012,748
  Working capital****
(178,143)
11,318,090
   
 
 
  * All non-Bitcoin mining and non-Staking revenue   ** Non-cash items, including depreciation of mining rigs   *** Revaluation is calculated as the change in value (gain or loss) on digital currencies. When digital currencies are sold, the net difference between the proceeds received and the cost of the digital currencies determined on a First-in, First-out basis, is recorded as a gain (loss) on the sale of digital currencies
  **** Current assets less current liabilities   ***** Certain previously reported amounts as at August 31, 2024 and for the year then ended, have been restated to reflect the correction of error for the remeasurement of fair value less an applicable discount for lack of marketability of the Company’s investment in a private investment fund designed to acquire Solana tokens from a bankrupt estate.
About Neptune Digital Assets Corp.

Neptune Digital Assets Corp. (TSXV: NDA) (OTCQX: NPPTF) (FSE: 1NW) is one of the first publicly traded blockchain companies in Canada and is at the forefront of the cryptocurrency and blockchain landscape. Neptune engages in operations across the digital asset ecosystem including Bitcoin mining, proof-of-stake mining, blockchain nodes, decentralized finance (DeFi), and other associated cutting-edge technology. Our unwavering commitment to innovation and strategic growth enables us to continually explore new opportunities and maximize value for our shareholders. For more information about Neptune Digital Assets Corp., please visit our website at www.neptunedigitalassets.com or follow us on Twitter (@NeptuneDAC).

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.‎

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans", "proposes" or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, extrapolating continued growth in digital currency assets based on past results, Bitcoin holdings and value will continue to increase, and completing investments into sectors other than blockchain. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict, that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein, including but not limited to: the inherent risks involved in the cryptocurrency and general securities markets; the Company may not be able to profitably liquidate its current digital currency inventory, or at all; a decline in digital currency prices may have a significant negative impact on the Company's operations; the volatility of digital currency prices; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, currency fluctuations; regulatory restrictions, liability, competition, loss of key employees and other related risks and uncertainties.

The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/278786

Source: Neptune Digital Assets Corp

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Upshift, Clearstar, and Flare have unveiled earnXRP, a new onchain yield vault that allows XRP holders to earn compounded, XRP-denominated returns.

Upshift, Clearstar and Flare are launching earnXRP, a new XRP-denominated yield vault designed to make earning onchain XRP yield simpler, more transparent, and more accessible.

XRP holders can now generate yield directly denominated in XRP, without managing complex DeFi strategies themselves. The Flare XRP Yield Vault is made possible by Flare’s FAssets system, supported by Upshift’s vault infrastructure, and curated by Clearstar, an onchain risk manager with institutional expertise.

earnXRP is the first fully onchain yield product denominated in XRP. It allows users to deposit FXRP (XRP represented 1:1 on Flare) into a single vault that deploys capital across a diversified set of yield strategies. All returns are automatically compounded back into XRP.

Rather than relying on a single source of yield, earnXRP aggregates multiple onchain strategies into one transparent, non-custodial vault that users can access with a single deposit.

How it works is that users deposit FXRP directly from their wallets into the earnXRP vault. In return, users receive earnXRP, the vault’s receipt token. This token represents the user’s deposited FXRP plus any yield generated over time. The vault deploys FXRP into curated strategies, with all profits compounded back into XRP. When users request a withdrawal, their earnXRP tokens are burned and FXRP is returned to their wallet. All vault operations are handled autonomously by Upshift’s infrastructure.

The earnXRP vault uses a diversified, market-aware strategy designed to generate yield while remaining fully denominated in FXRP. These strategies bring on-chain versions of yield-generation approaches that professional funds have used for years, now accessible through a single vault.

At launch, the strategy consists of: Carry trades, staking and cover underwriting via Firelight, and concentrated liquidity provision in AMMs. These are combined into a single, easy-to-use vault designed to offer XRP-denominated yield without requiring users to actively manage or rebalance positions. Additional strategies will be added and scaled over time.

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BitMine buys $300 million in ether, crossing 4 million ETH treasury milestoneThomas Lee's ETH treasury firm acquired nearly 99,000 tokens last week as crypto markets slid. Dec 22, 2025, 2:12 p.m.

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), the ether treasury firm helmed by Fundstrat's Thomas Lee, crossed the 4 million ether ETH$3,057.97 milestone after acquiring 98,852 tokens last week, according to its Monday update.

The purchase, valued at roughly $300 million at Monday prices, brings BitMine’s total ETH holdings to 4,066,062 tokens, or 3.37% of the current ETH supply.

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The firm also kept $1 billion in cash, unchanged over the week despite the purchases. Its ETH treasury alone is worth just over $12 billion, making it the largest known ETH reserve among publicly traded companies

While many digital asset treasuries stopped buying or begun selling assets as crypto prices retreated from their highs in recent months, BitMine continued accumulating at a steady pace.

Last week's purchases occurred as crypto markets slid, with ETH dropping from an early Monday peak of $3,170 to below $2,800 by Thursday. Since then, the second-largest cryptocurrency has rebounded above $3,000, bringing BMNR shares up 4.5% in pre-market trading after Friday's 10% bounce.

Last week's addition was slightly down from the prior week’s 138,000 ETH purchase, but keeps the firm on track with its goal to own 5% of ether's supply. Still, BitMine is estimated to be sitting on over $3 billion in unrealized losses on its stash as prices plunged over the past months, data on DropsTab shows.

Read more: Tom Lee responds to controversy surrounding Fundstrat’s differing bitcoin outlooks

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