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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed a physics-embedded AI that can accurately estimate equipment degradation using minimal training data. The technology is an outcome of the company's Neuro-Physical AI initiative within its Maisart® AI program, which emphasizes reliability and safety in the physical world. Leveraging Mitsubishi Electric's extensive equipment-development expertise, the new technology supports the optimizatio.

Beyond Meat's valuation is incredibly low, but its risk is also extremely high.

Beyond Meat (BYND +10.53%) has been one of the worst stocks to own over the past five years, without a doubt. While investors were initially excited about the company's plant-based meat products as intriguing alternatives to meat, it didn't take long for that excitement to turn into pessimism.

Questions have arisen as to how healthy those highly processed plant-based products are; their prices have typically been higher, and many people simply don't love the taste; demand hasn't proven to be all that strong. There has clearly been a lot of bearishness surrounding the business as the stock has been on a massive 99% decline over the past five years.

However, with its valuation taking such a beating, can a contrarian case be made for Beyond Meat stock in 2026, and can it simply be too cheap to pass up heading into the new year?

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The company has many problems to fix
The biggest issue with Beyond Meat's stock is that there is no easy solution to the company's problems. It's not making money today. Its margins are atrocious as the company has been using discounts to help stimulate demand. And even then, sales have been going in the wrong direction.

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The company's top and bottom lines have both been vastly underwhelming in recent years. Meanwhile, with affordability issues plaguing the economy these days, there's little hope that things will get better in 2026. Beyond Meat would need to raise prices to improve its gross margins (they have averaged less than 9% over the past 12 months) and have any hope of turning a profit, and that doesn't appear to be a practical move at this point.

Investing in a stock based on price alone could be troublesome
You might be tempted to look at Beyond Meat's market cap of around $550 million and think that the stock may be a steal of a deal, given that it has generated close to $300 million in sales over the past four quarters. There's risk here, but at some point it's bound to bottom out.

However, there is no guarantee the stock can't go any lower. Retail investors have been betting on the stock's recovery this year, and that led to a surge in Beyond Meat's stock price in October, but it has come down sharply since then. Without stronger fundamentals, investing in the stock today relies heavily on the hope that it becomes a hot meme stock, rising despite the business's shortcomings. And that's a dangerous reason to invest in any company.

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Investors shouldn't count on a rally for Beyond Meat's stock in 2026
Beyond Meat's stock isn't on the cusp of a turnaround. It may get a boost from speculators, but such rallies are often short-lived. Without an improvement in its financials, Beyond Meat is going to remain a highly risky stock to put in any portfolio. When a stock has plunged 99% in just five years, that should raise plenty of red flags for investors. If there's no compelling reason to believe that business will be better in the near future, then you're probably better off simply avoiding it.

The company has a long way to go before it'll be able to win over investors and prove that it can be a good food business to invest in. There's also the possibility that day may never come. Next year may not necessarily be a better one for the economy or for Beyond Meat, which is why I don't think investors should count on a turnaround for the stock anytime soon.

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What goes up must come down -- unless it's backed by strong fundamentals. Rigetti Computing's (RGTI 0.14%) recent rally certainly wasn't. And although the stock is still up by 800% over the last 12 months, it has begun to rapidly give back its gains, with shares down by almost half from their all-time high of $56 reached in mid-October.

The next five years will be a make-or-break period for the company, and quantum computing will either finally make its way into mainstream acceptance or become exposed as yet another underwhelming technology hype cycle. Let's dig deeper to see how things might play out.

The next five years are crucial
Quantum computing is a branch of physics and computer science that aims to replace a computer's traditional bits (which can only be in one of two states) with qubits that can be in multiple states simultaneously. If it works as expected, it could lead to the creation of devices many magnitudes more powerful than the world's strongest supercomputers.

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This technology has enormous implications for the economy. It could speed up the discovery of new small-molecule drugs, materials, and logistics paths, and even assist with training large language models (LLMs) in a process called quantum artificial intelligence (AI). And industry leaders like Alphabet and IBM are confident that they can bring commercially viable applications to the market by 2030.

For its part, Rigetti Computing isn't waiting until the technology is perfect before trying to sell something to consumers. The California-based start-up's business model involves vertically integrated systems where it makes quantum chips and processors at its in-house foundry while also turning this hardware into functional computers.

The company also offers a cloud-based "quantum computing as a service" that allows clients to access its hardware remotely via the cloud, saving them the expense and complexity of buying a system or attempting to build one from scratch.

Rigetti's business is highly experimental
Industry leaders like Alphabet and IBM admit that commercially viable quantum applications are a half-decade away. And that raises the question of how sustainable demand will be for Rigetti's highly experimental early quantum-related products and services.

With a market cap of just $9.3 billion, the stock is relatively cheap. For context, that's just a fraction of Google's $49 billion research and development budget in 2024.

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And it stands to reason that a larger rival would have already acquired Rigetti if it had a real early lead in building commercially viable quantum computers. But its lackluster operational results give some clues about why the tech giants aren't taking the bait.

Third-quarter revenue fell by around 18% year over year to just $1.9 billion, which is a drop in the bucket for a publicly traded company. And unfortunately, Rigetti's cash burn is much less invisible. The company posted an operating loss of $20.5 million in the period -- mainly because of research and development expense. Although it's still too early to know for sure, these are not the results you would expect from a company selling high-impact and commercially viable enterprise hardware.

Is the stock a buy?
Shares in fundamentally weak companies like Rigetti don't always underperform. If quantum computing experiences more breakthroughs (and this is very likely over the next five years), the stock can boom again. That said, the risks of buying seem to outweigh the rewards right now.

If current operating losses remain the same, investors can expect Rigetti to lose over $80 million on an annualized basis. And realistically, the losses will likely continue growing, just as they did in the third quarter. The company will eventually blow through the roughly $447 million in cash and short-term securities on its balance sheet.

Investors who get in too early will probably face shareholder dilution as the company eventually taps the equity markets to raise capital. It might make the most sense to sit on the sidelines for now.

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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until January 30, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies Inc. (“DeFi” or the “Company”) (NasdaqCM: DEFT), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between May 12, 2025 and November 14, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of DeFi and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqcm-deft/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by January 30, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

DeFi and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On November 13, 2025, post-market, the Company announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, disclosing a nearly 20% decline in revenue, well below market expectations, and also significantly lowered its 2025 revenue forecast, from $218.6 million to approximately $116.6 million, due to “a delay in executing DeFi Alpha arbitrage opportunities previously forecasted due to the proliferation of [DAT] companies and the consolidation in digital asset price movement in the latter half of 2025.”

On this news, the price of DeFi’s shares fell $0.40 per share, or 27.59%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at $1.05 per share on November 17, 2025.

The case is Linkedto Partners LLC v. DeFi Technologies Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-06637.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

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To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
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New Orleans, LA 70163

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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until January 2, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between June 20, 2025 and November 5, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of CarMax and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-kmx/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by January 2, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

CarMax and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On September 25, 2025, the Company announced its Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 financial results, disclosing among other things, that retail unit sales had decreased 5.4%, comparable store unit sales had decreased 6.3%, wholesale units had decreased 2.2%, and that net earnings per diluted share of $0.64 compared to $0.85 a year ago.

On this news, the price of CarMax’s shares fell $11.5 per share, or 20.07%, to close at $45.60 per share on September 25, 2025.

The case is Cap v. CarMax, Inc., No. 25-cv-03602.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until January 12, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Stride, Inc. (“Stride” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LRN), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between October 22, 2024 and October 28, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of Stride and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-lrn/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by January 12, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

Stride and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On September 14, 2025, it was reported that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education had filed a complaint against the Company, alleging fraud, deceptive trade practices, systemic violations of law, and intentional and tortious misconduct, including inflating enrollment numbers by retaining “ghost students” on rolls to secure state funding per student and ignoring compliance requirements, including background checks and licensure laws for its employees. On this news, the price of Stride’s shares fell $18.60 per share, or 11.7%, to close at $139.76 per share on September 15, 2025.

Then, on October 28, 2025, the Company disclosed that “poor customer experience” had resulted in “higher withdrawal rates,” “lower conversion rates,” and had driven students away, and that the Company estimated the impact caused approximately 10,000-15,000 fewer enrollments and that, because of this, its outlook is “muted” compared to prior years. On this news, the price of Stride’s shares fell $83.48 per share, or more than 54%, to close at $70.05 per share on October 29, 2025.

The case is MacMahon v. Stride, Inc., et al., Case No. 25-cv-02019.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
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New Orleans, LA 70163

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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until December 23, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against James Hardie Industries plc (“James Hardie” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JHX), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s shares between May 20, 2025, and August 18, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

What You May Do

If you purchased shares of James Hardie and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-jhx/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by December 23, 2025.

About the Lawsuit

James Hardie and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On August 19, 2025, despite prior reassurances that its North America Fiber Cement segment remained strong, the Company disclosed that sales in North America Fiber Cement declined by 12% due to customer destocking first discovered “in April through May,” that was expected to impact sales for at least the next two quarters.

On this news, the price of James Hardie’s shares fell by over 34%, or $9.79 per share, from a closing price of $28.43 per share on August 18, 2025 to $18.64 per share on August 20, 2025.

The case is Laborers’ District Council and Contractors’ Pension Fund of Ohio v. James Hardie Industries plc, et al., No. 25-cv-13018.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until December 30, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in securities class action lawsuits against Synopsys, Inc. (“Synopsys” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: SNPS), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between December 4, 2024 and September 9, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”) and/or purchased or otherwise acquired Synopsys common stock in exchange for their shares of Ansys, Inc. (“Ansys”) common stock in the acquisition of Ansys. These actions are pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of Synopsys and would like to discuss your legal rights and how the case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-snps/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by December 30, 2025.

About the Lawsuits

Synopsys and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On September 9, 2025, post-market, the Company announced its 3Q2025 financial results, disclosing quarterly revenue of $1.740 billion, missing its prior guidance of between $1.755 billion and $1.785 billion, and reported net income of $242.5 million, a 43% year-over-year decline from $425.9 million reported for 3Q 024. Further, the Company reported that its Design IP segment accounted for approximately 25% of revenue and came in at $426.6 million, a 7.7% decline year-over-year, and also provided guidance inferring that Design IP revenues will decline by at least 5% on a full-year basis in fiscal 2025.

On this news, the price of Synopsys’ shares fell $216.59, or 35.8%, to close at $387.78 per share on September 10, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

The first-filed case is Kim v. Synopsis, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-09410. A subsequent case, New England Teamsters Pension Fund v. Synopsis, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv- 10201, expanded the class period.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
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1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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Institutional appetite for digital assets drives Strive’s bold investment move amid a shifting financial landscape.

Key Takeaways

Strive Asset Management aims to raise $500 million to acquire more Bitcoin and conduct share buybacks.
The firm is advancing an aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy in response to rising institutional interest in crypto.

Strive Asset Management, the firm co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, plans to raise up to $500 million through an ATM preferred stock offering, using the proceeds to acquire more Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related products.

The company will also use the funds to support general corporate purposes such as working capital, share repurchases, and debt repayment.

The investment firm is pursuing an aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy as part of its capital deployment plan. The fundraising effort represents one of the largest announced commitments by an asset management company to acquire digital assets.

Strive has been increasing its Bitcoin holdings as institutional interest in crypto assets continues to grow among traditional financial firms. The company currently holds approximately 7,525 Bitcoin worth $693 million at current market prices.

Disclaimer

Bitwise is shifting its flagship crypto index fund to NYSE Arca, offering streamlined access to major assets like bitcoin, ether, XRP, and solana as diversified crypto exposure accelerates into the financial mainstream. Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF Moves to NYSE Arca Bitwise Asset Management announced on Dec.

ETF inflows have finally turned positive, but weak on-chain activity, defensive derivatives positioning, and negative spot CVD show a market stabilizing without the conviction needed for a sustained move higher.
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Crypto markets in Asia are opening to a steadier BTC, but the tone is far from bullish. The data shows a market that has stopped bleeding, though not one ready to accelerate. ETF flows, on-chain indicators, and derivatives pricing all point to a holding pattern.

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U.S. ETF flows show the first stabilization in weeks, with a $56.5M inflow on December 9 after more than $1.1B in weekly redemptions throughout November, according to data compiled by SoSoValue. Glassnode’s readout is that the recovery is real but shallow. Momentum has improved, yet spot CVD -- which tracks cumulative buy minus sell pressure -- remains deeply negative, derivatives positioning is defensive, and on-chain activity sits near the low end of its range. Short-term holders still dominate supply, which keeps the market sensitive to volatility.

As Glassnode writes, the mix of signals shows a market that is stabilizing in price but remains structurally weak. The 14-day RSI, a momentum gauge that measures whether an asset is overbought or oversold, has moved back into its midrange, signaling that bitcoin has recovered from the most stretched conditions of last week.

Futures open interest has slipped, the volatility spread is heavily discounted, and options skew shows traders are still paying for downside protection rather than positioning for upside.

On-chain activity offers little confirmation of a stronger trend, with active address counts near cycle lows and realized cap growth at only 0.7 percent, a sign of weak capital inflows. The supply mix is similarly fragile because short-term holders continue to dominate.

Altogether, the data suggests that BTC’s rebound has more to do with the absence of heavy selling than with strong demand.

Until ETF flows turn consistently positive and on-chain activity strengthens, the market is likely to drift rather than trend. A clearer directional move will require a shift in behavior from both long-term holders and institutional allocators, neither of which is visible yet.

Market MovementBTC: Bitcoin is trading near $92,214 after a sharp U.S. session reversal, a move driven by spot demand rather than leverage and viewed as a sign of seller exhaustion.

ETH: Ether is hovering around $3,296 after a 6% daily gain, extending its outperformance as short covering and improving sentiment lift large-cap tokens.

Gold: Gold is trading comfortably above $4,200, supported by improved U.S. labor data and expectations of a Fed rate cut, although momentum remains limited ahead of Wednesday’s policy decision.

Nikkei 225: Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher as investors awaited China’s inflation data and a widely expected 0.25% Fed rate cut, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 up 0.82%.

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Shares in Twenty One Capital (XXI), the newest crypto treasury company in the US, slid 20% on its trading debut after merging with the blank-check company Cantor Equity Partners.

Twenty One Capital opened trading on Tuesday at $10.74, below the closing price of $14.27 on Monday for Cantor’s special purpose acquisition company that it merged with.

The new Bitcoin (BTC)-focused company’s stock closed trading on Wednesday at $11.42, down 19.97% over 24 hours. 

However, it later saw a slight 2.2% lift after-hours to $11.67, giving it a market capitalization of around $4 billion based on its outstanding shares.

Twenty One was among the most anticipated crypto public debuts this year, with the company backed by major stablecoin issuer Tether, crypto exchange Bitfinex Japan’s SoftBank Group. Jack Mallers, the founder and CEO of the Bitcoin platform Strike, was also named Twenty One’s CEO.

The company holds over 43,500 Bitcoin worth over $4 billion, boasting the third-largest holdings among public companies behind Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET.

Twenty One has no public plan, but it’s “not a treasury”Twenty One has not publicly said what exactly its operating business will be or when it plans to launch one, but Mallers told CNBC that it’s “not a treasury company.”

“We don’t want the market to think of us and price us as just a treasury asset,” he added. “We do have a lot of Bitcoin, but we’re also building a business.”

Jack Mallers appearing on CNBC’s “Money Movers” on Tuesday. Source: CNBC“We’re building an operating company, we’re bringing a lot of Bitcoin products to market with the intent to have cash flow,” Mallers said, adding he sees “many opportunities in brokerage, exchange, credit and lending.”

Mallers deflected when pressed on what exactly Twenty One is planning, saying, “These things, we’ll come out with them sooner rather than later.”

The US has seen a deluge of so-called crypto treasury companies come to market this year, copying a model popularized by Strategy, where they buy and hold crypto and raise money to continue purchases.

Such crypto holding companies saw investor interest earlier this year as Bitcoin climbed to a high in October, but a decline in the crypto market since has dragged down shares in companies exposed to the sector.

Mallers is seemingly hoping his and Tether’s track record, and his conviction in Bitcoin, will buoy Twenty One in the meantime.

“We see Bitcoin as the forest through the trees,” he told CNBC. “It is the opportunity, and no one is seemingly focused on it. The story of this equity is to focus solely on Bitcoin and deliver value to shareholders primarily through Bitcoin.”

Magazine: Mysterious Mr Nakamoto author — Finding Satoshi would hurt Bitcoin

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Michael Burry called the Bitcoin $100,000 prediction “the most ridiculous thing” he has seen.
The investor criticized Bitcoin, calling it “the tulip bulb of our time” due to criminal activity and leverage.
Despite his harsh Michael Burry Bitcoin Critique, the investor admitted to “learning” about tokenization on X.

Michael Burry is once again taking aim at the pioneer cryptocurrency. The famous investor who predicted the 2008 housing crisis and was immortalized in “The Big Short” has renewed his attack on Bitcoin (BTC). Recently, during a podcast hosted by author Michael Lewis, Burry called the cryptocurrency “the tulip bulb of our time.” The veteran trader was particularly incisive regarding the prediction of a BTC price at $100,000, stating it is “the most ridiculous thing” he has ever seen.

Burry’s skepticism is based on the belief that the blockchain-based asset has “enabled so much criminal activity to go deep under” and warned, as he did in 2021, about the lack of transparency surrounding the leverage driving the market.

Burry’s strong critique of Bitcoin comes at a time when the asset is trading around $93,052.51, after plunging more than 30% from its all-time high of over $120,000 in October. Despite this correction, BTC remains one of the year’s best-performing assets, fueled by optimism surrounding exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and growing institutional interest.

A Look at the Change in Tone: Burry and Tokenization
Although his critique remains firmly focused on the speculative aspect, the investor has shown a surprising openness toward the underlying blockchain technology. Recently, Burry promoted a post on X titled “Beyond crypto: how tokenization is quietly rewiring markets,” adding the phrase: “I am learning #justkeepswimming.”

Traders and analysts interpret this reception as a possible shift in tone, or at least a willingness to reassess how distributed ledger technology might evolve beyond Bitcoin’s “speculative frenzy.”

 In summary, while Burry remains categorical in his skepticism about the speculative value of BTC as a currency, his apparent interest in tokenization suggests he might be recognizing the fundamental utility of blockchain in the restructuring of traditional markets.

Darius Baruo
Dec 10, 2025 02:02

This week, Render Network showcases innovations at Breakpoint 2025, launches OTOY Studio Beta, and highlights Art Basel's digital art impact.

The Render Network is wrapping up 2025 with significant developments and events, marking one of the busiest periods of the year. From the vibrant gatherings at Breakpoint 2025 to the creative showcases at Miami Art Week, the network is making notable strides in the fields of AI, crypto, and rendering technology, according to Render Network.

Solana Breakpoint 2025
Following the F1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix, Breakpoint 2025 is set to unite founders, builders, and creators, delving into the future of AI and emerging technologies. A highlight includes the opening sequence crafted through decentralized GPUs on the Render Network. Additionally, Sunny Osahn from Render Network Foundation will headline the RN Product Keynote on December 13, offering insights into upcoming innovations.

OTOY Studio: A Creative Leap
The introduction of OTOY Studio, currently in beta, marks a transformative phase for the creative industry. This platform aims to unify traditional DCC workflows with AI and neural assets, enhancing creativity through over 700 AI and generative tools. The integration with the Render Network’s compute subnet is anticipated to further streamline creative processes.

Octane Releases and Future Previews
OTOY has released OctaneStudio+ 2026, introducing new features such as path-traced Gaussian splats and virtual textures to alleviate VRAM constraints. The preview of Octane 2027 promises real-time neural rendering and enhanced integration with OTOY Studio, setting a new standard for GPU rendering technologies.

RNP-022 and Community Involvement
The Year 3 emissions allocations under the Burn Mint Equilibrium model, outlined in RNP-022, continue to support the Render Network’s core operations. Community participation is crucial, with voting on RNP-022 closing imminently, ensuring the network’s economic sustainability and growth.

December Render Royale: Artistic Challenges
The December Render Royale invites artists to explore winter-themed creative challenges, such as 'Frozen Futures' and 'Cyber Christmas'. Participants are encouraged to submit their works by December 25, showcasing their interpretations of a futuristic winter landscape.

Art Basel and Digital Art Innovations
Art Basel and Miami Art Week witnessed significant movements in digital art, with Beeple Studios and other renowned artists making substantial sales. The event highlighted the growing influence of digital art, supported by platforms like ZERO10, and featured works from 12 Render artists at Nolcha Shows.

Advancements in AI and Rendering Technologies
Recent advancements in AI, such as the Whisper Thunder / Gen-4.5 model and Apple’s STARFlow-V, showcase the rapid evolution of technology. These developments promise to redefine rendering pipelines and AI-generated content, offering more efficient and scalable solutions for the industry.

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What drives the surge of top altcoin picks during shifting market sentiment? Growing interest in strategic blockchain assets places MoonBull, Litecoin, Toncoin, BullZilla, La Culex, and APEMARS into sharper focus as stronger narratives guide investor decisions. Their activity accelerates curiosity among analysts, especially as broader liquidity cycles push attention toward high-utility, resilient communities and expanding ecosystems. These conditions revive early-stage excitement, intensifying comparisons across performance, design, and market direction.

Across multiple categories, each mentioned asset brings distinct advantages that shape future positioning within top altcoin picks. Layered improvements, accelerating on-chain participation, and narrative-driven innovation redefine expectations as traders examine potential risks and rewards. Whether through structured systems, blockchain efficiency, or community advancement, these coins extend meaningful competition. Their emergence signals broader market alignment, setting a foundation for renewed interest while maintaining relevance across different momentum phases in the evolving landscape.

MoonBull ($MOBU): Top Altcoin Picks Breakthrough for Early Market Takers

MoonBull progresses through Stage 6, with its presale actively drawing attention, supported by a first-come, first-served system that gives early market participants an advantage. Priced at 0.00008388 and surpassing 650K in contributions, the project is accelerating quickly. More than 2100 holders are already involved as interest rises around its token model, growing community, and expanding utility. These factors continue positioning MoonBull as a focal point for analysts tracking early-stage developments.

Momentum surrounding MoonBull strengthens as its projected ROI climbs to 7244% from Stage 6 to the 0.00616 listing target. Participants in Stage 5 secured a 235.52% gain before the expected 27.40% increase. Discussions within top altcoin picks deepen as measurable upside becomes clear. At Stage 6, a $300 entry provides 3576537.91 tokens, translating to over 22031.47 dollars at listing. Such outcomes illustrate the growing traction behind MoonBull’s narrative.

Strategic Advantages of MOBU presale for New Market Entrants
MoonBull maintains attention by offering precise mechanics, transparent progression, and a model that rewards early access. Its affordability attracts new market participants exploring structured opportunities that avoid market unpredictability. The presale structure highlights affordability, accessibility, and strong participation levels as demand spreads across multiple communities. These elements help position MoonBull as a preferred option for participants searching for meaningful, reliable upside potential during formative market phases.

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Litecoin ($LTC) Top Altcoin Picks Expansion Through Consistent Market Performance

Litecoin maintains its relevance within the broader crypto environment due to a long-standing commitment to fast transactions and sustainable on-chain performance. Recent price movements illustrate continued trader confidence as LTC benefits from increased network activity. Litecoin remains favored among holders seeking predictable settlement and steady participation. Its utility across high-demand networks supports resilience, enabling smooth transaction throughput even when market volatility grows and liquidity conditions shift abruptly.

Litecoin’s reliability continues to foster trust as developers preserve the original vision of a lightweight, efficient peer-to-peer structure. Market analysts monitor its price today and observe long-term behavior patterns shaped by halvings, adoption cycles, and increased payment integrations. Trading volume stability and limited supply encourage comparisons with other established assets. Despite growing competition, Litecoin continues to carve out its position as a dependable market component, backed by years of consistent operation and community discipline.

Why did this coin make it to this list? Litecoin delivers durability, transactional speed, and high accessibility across multiple platforms, making it suitable for participants who prefer steady performance instead of emerging speculative environments. These strengths support its placement among recognized alternatives.

Toncoin ($TON) Top Altcoin Picks Strengthens Its Position in Layer 1 Efficiency

Toncoin appears regularly in ecosystem growth discussions as developers expand its performance capabilities. Increasing adoption across digital applications helps TON integrate into telecom-related use cases while maintaining high throughput. These improvements heighten interest among institutions that observe efficient settlement and scalability. Market analysts evaluate Toncoin’s price today to determine how performance correlates with broader activity trends across competitive Layer 1 sectors and accelerating blockchain upgrade cycles.

Toncoin’s architecture enables fast execution and flexible scaling to support heavy user demand. These elements encourage long-term observers to revisit earlier projections while considering new potential pathways for adoption. As global markets shift toward faster settlement systems, Toncoin strengthens its relevance through practical enhancements, developer engagement, and integration partnerships that push network performance toward new thresholds while supporting community expectations for reliability during unpredictable market phases.

Why did this coin make it to this list? Toncoin demonstrates ongoing technological progression, positioning the asset among established competitors aiming to deliver faster infrastructure, dependable execution, and broader mainstream alignment.

BullZilla ($BZIL) 

BullZilla continues attracting market interest due to its strong community base and structured development sequence. Holders observe how its ecosystem integrates storytelling, token mechanics, and progressive upgrades to stimulate participation. Increased engagement across channels reflects growing demand for projects with memorable branding and consistent thematic direction. As BullZilla evolves, analysts acknowledge its influence across sentiment-driven areas, particularly where innovative ideas help differentiate long-form projects from shorter-lifecycle meme assets.

BullZilla’s performance frequently trends in discussions as liquidity strength and structured progression reinforce perceived long-term potential. Market reviewers assess BZIL price prediction activity, comparing growth speed and community expansion trends with broader market narratives. Strategic elements such as token visibility, staking utilities, and gradual development widen attention across speculative markets. These features ensure ongoing support, allowing BullZilla to remain relevant in disruptive sectors that seek both creativity and structure amid fluctuating conditions.

Why did this coin make it to this list? BullZilla blends a consistent brand identity, high engagement, and clear development strategies that appeal to audiences seeking structured opportunities.

La Culex ($CULEX): Top Altcoin Picks Gains Traction Through Distinctive Market Themes

La Culex emerges as a uniquely themed ecosystem that builds its identity through imaginative lore, community energy, and flexible market positioning. Its distinctive design supports continued discussion among enthusiasts who follow narrative-oriented tokens. Recent price movements today demonstrate rising curiosity as participants evaluate how story-driven coins influence market attention. La Culex presents a dynamic environment where symbolism, participation, and coordinated updates attract broader audiences exploring alternative digital cultures.

La Culex strengthens its trajectory through consistent exposure, marketing evolution, and strategic integration across interactive storytelling channels. These efforts increase visibility, helping the asset remain competitive within expanding creative token categories. Market analysts track both community engagement and token performance, identifying upward movement when coordinated campaigns or new thematic elements align with broader crypto trends. This consistent activity makes La Culex increasingly appealing for observers exploring emerging narrative ecosystems.

Why did this coin make it to this list? La Culex holds a distinctive identity that separates it from conventional assets, making it relevant within creative-oriented categories that attract fresh attention.

APEMARS ($APRZ) 

APEMARS functions as a story-centered memecoin built around a community-powered mission to Mars using Ethereum’s ERC 20 standard. It operates as a stage-based voyage, with each weekly level representing symbolic distance toward a 225-million-kilometer destination. Its mechanics include burn checkpoints at stages 6, 12, 18, and 23 that reinforce scarcity. Additional elements include the APE Yield Station at 63% APY and an Orbital Boost referral feature, unlocking 9.34% rewards after 22 dollars of participation.

APEMARS appeals to users through unified storytelling, structured progression, and clear milestone-driven engagement. The project’s Operation RED BANANA storyline helps maintain excitement as participants follow the symbolic journey. Strong community involvement and consistent thematic evolution strengthen visibility as enthusiasts observe how narrative alignment influences token momentum. These characteristics create an active environment where lore, mechanics, and participation synchronize into a cohesive experience that continues expanding as the mission advances.

Why did this coin make it to this list? APEMARS brings immersive storytelling, structured scarcity, and thematic innovation that attract communities interested in narrative-driven blockchain ecosystems.

Conclusion
Based on the latest research, the competitive environment among MoonBull, Litecoin, Toncoin, BullZilla, La Culex, and APEMARS showcases a wide range of opportunities for participants exploring top altcoin picks. Each project demonstrates unique strengths through community expansion, technical innovation, or narrative depth, creating multiple pathways for market engagement. These distinctions help broaden adoption as diverse audiences align with different value propositions. Analysts continue to revisit projections as shifting conditions reshape expectations, reinforcing the relevance of these assets in evolving discussions of top altcoin picks.

Based on growing demand, MoonBull’s active presale remains the most significant entry point for participants seeking structured early access. The live event continues to increase momentum as its advantages help communities explore high-potential stages. While other assets provide stability or creative appeal, MoonBull’s upward slope demonstrates measurable progression. Individuals evaluating high-growth alternatives should consider joining MoonBull today to maximize potential benefits as its developing narrative unfolds across expanding markets.

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Website: Visit the Official MOBU Website 

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Twitter: Follow MOBU ON X (Formerly Twitter)

Frequently Asked Questions About Top Altcoin Picks
What makes MoonBull stand out in the current market?
MoonBull stands out due to its structured 23-stage model, strong community traction, affordable entry price, and significant ROI potential, attracting participants seeking early opportunities supported by transparent tokenomics and steady momentum.

How does the MoonBull presale benefit early participants?
The MoonBull presale benefits early participants through low entry pricing, progressive stage increases, strong allocation visibility, and rising demand, allowing supporters to secure advantageous positions before subsequent valuation milestones create higher entry thresholds.

How does MoonBull presale benefit early supporters?
MoonBull provides structured price progression, enhanced accessibility, and opportunities for early entry at lower cost. Its design rewards individuals participating earlier, helping them position themselves advantageously before future valuation increases.

What makes Litecoin relevant today?
Litecoin remains relevant due to strong on chain activity, transactional efficiency, and long running network reliability. These characteristics help sustain adoption within payment ecosystems and among users preferring predictable settlement performance.

Does storytelling impact crypto performance?
Narrative influence can shape token visibility, community involvement, and adoption speed. Projects using cohesive themes often generate increased engagement, helping them stand out within competitive categories where identity fosters user retention.

Glossary of Key Terms

Tokenomics Economic structure governing token distribution.
APY Annual percentage yield measuring staking returns.
Liquidity Availability of tradable assets in markets.
Halving Reduction of mining rewards in networks like Litecoin.
Layer 1 Base blockchain architecture supporting applications.
Scarcity Limited supply influencing asset value.
Utility Functional use case of a token.
Scaling Improving network capacity for higher throughput.
Market Cycle Repeating phases of crypto price behavior.
Community Engagement Participation that strengthens project visibility.

Article Summary
This article evaluates MoonBull, Litecoin, Toncoin, BullZilla, La Culex, and APEMARS under the theme of top altcoin picks. MoonBull leads with its active Stage 6 presale, strong ROI projections, and rising holder count. Litecoin and Toncoin emphasize reliability and efficient infrastructure. BullZilla and La Culex contribute thematic depth, while APEMARS introduces structured storytelling with unique token mechanics. Each asset demonstrates distinct advantages for different market preferences, offering varied opportunities across utility, community focus, and innovation. The article outlines their relevance and highlights MoonBull as the strongest immediate opportunity.

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Given the prospects of a Fed rate cut, inflows into XRP-spot ETFs, and legislative developments, the short- to medium-term price outlook remains bullish.

Below, I will explore the key drivers behind recent price trends, the medium-term (4-8 week) outlook, and the key technical levels traders should watch.

XRP-Spot ETF Inflows Outperform BTC-Spot ETFs
The US XRP-spot ETF market reported net inflows of $38.04 million on Monday, December 8, snapping four days of softer inflows. Monday’s inflows took total net inflows since launch to $935.39 million, edging closer to the $1 billion mark. Franklin XRP ETF (XRPZ) led the way, with net inflows of $31.7 million, its highest since $62.59 million in inflows on day one of trading. Flows for Tuesday, December 9, are expected later today.

Notably, the US XRP-spot ETF market outperformed the US BTC-spot ETF market, which reported net outflows of $60.4 million. Flow trends suggested a potential XRP-BTC decoupling. The US BTC-spot ETF market reported net outflows of $1.79 billion since November 14, Canary XRP ETF’s (XRPC) first day of trading, contrasting sharply with demand for XRP-spot ETFs.

Crypto journalist Paul Barron commented on the robust demand for XRP-spot ETFs, stating:

“The crypto curious are becoming crypto investors. XRP’s ETFs hit $1B in AUM in under 4 weeks, the fastest since ETH. With 40+ crypto ETFs launched in the US this year and Vanguard opening access through traditional accounts, we’re finally seeing the infrastructure catch up with the interest.”

SoSoValue – XRP-Spot ETF Flows – 101225
Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund Launches on Eve of Fed Interest Rate Decision
Meanwhile, XRP could see increased demand, following the launch of the Bitwise 10 Index Crypto Fund on Tuesday, December 9. Crypto in America host and journalist Eleanor Terret commented on the launch, stating:

“Bitwise Invest’s 10 Crypto Index Fund uplisted and began trading on NYSE Arca as an ETF today after being held up for a time by the SEC. The fund includes exposure to BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, LINK, LTC, SUI, AVA, and DOT.”

The SEC approved the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) conversion into an ETF in July, but also issued a stay order, preventing the ETF’s launch.

Crucially, the launch coincided with FOMC members meeting for their last monetary policy decision of the year. Market bets on a December Fed rate cut have fueled demand for BTC and the broader market.

For context, the chances of a December Fed rate cut had stood at 91.7% in October, sending XRP to a high of $2.6972. However, fading bets on a December cut sent XRP to a November 21 low of $1.8239. A Fed pivot on November 21 and revived bets on a December move boosted demand for XRP.

XRPUSD – Daily Chart – 101225 – The Fed Effect
Bullish Medium-Term Outlook Hinged on the Fed and Spot ETF Flows
On Wednesday, December 10, the FOMC interest rate decision, Economic Projections, and dot plot will influence risk appetite. While traders expect a 25-basis-point rate cut, uncertainty about the Fed rate path through 2026 exposes XRP to heightened near-term price volatility.

The FOMC dot plot will likely be crucial as traders speculate about the number of Fed rate cuts in the year ahead.

A hawkish Fed rate cut, lowering rates by 25 basis points and projecting one further cut in 2026, would likely weigh on risk assets. Nevertheless, several tailwinds will likely limit the Fed’s effect on XRP’s short- to medium-term price outlook. These include:

XRP-spot ETF launches and a broadening crypto investor base.
The progress of crypto-friendly legislation, including the Market Structure Bill.
OCC grants Ripple a US-chartered banking license.

In my view, these potential tailwinds support a near-term (1-4 weeks) move to $2.35 and a medium-term (4-8 weeks) rise toward $2.5.

Downside Risks to Bullish Outlook
While the short- to medium-term outlook remains bullish, several scenarios may derail the bullish outlook. These include:

The Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, a low-probability event.
The Bank of Japan signals further rate hikes in 2026, triggering a yen carry trade unwind and market disruption.
The MSCI delists digital asset treasury companies (DATs). Delistings could dampen demand for XRP as a treasury reserve asset.
US Senate opposes the Market Structure Bill.
OCC rejects Ripple’s application for a US-chartered banking license.
XRP-spot ETFs see heavy outflows.

These scenarios would likely push XRP below $2, bringing the November low of $1.82 into play.

However, in my opinion, strong demand for XRP-spot ETFs, hopes for crypto-friendly legislation, a broadening investor base, and a Fed rate cut will likely support a longer-term move toward $3.

In summary, the short-term outlook remains cautiously bullish, while the medium- to longer-term outlook is constructive.

Financial Analysis
Technical Outlook: EMAs Signal Caution
XRP rose 1.64% on Tuesday, December 9, following the previous day’s 1.35% gain, closing at $2.1073. The token underperformed the broader crypto market, which rallied 2.44%.

Despite a three-day winning streak, XRP remained below the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), indicating a bearish bias. However, fundamentals are shifting from the technical trend, supporting a bullish outlook.

Key technical levels to watch include:

Support levels: $2, $1.9112, and $1.8239
50-day EMA resistance: $2.2620.
200-day EMA resistance: $2.4710.
Resistance levels: $2.2, $2.35, $2.5, $2.62, $2.8, $3.0, and $3.66.

Holding above the $2.0 psychological support level would enable the bulls to target the 50-day EMA. A sustained break above the 50-day EMA would pave the way to the $2.35 resistance level. Significantly, a break above the 50-day EMA would signal a near-term bullish trend reversal. A bullish trend reversal would support a medium-term (4-8 weeks) rise to the 200-day EMA and the $2.5 level.

TL;DR:

SHIB whale activity reached its highest level since June, with 406 transfers exceeding $100,000.
A 1.06 trillion SHIB increase on exchanges suggests large holders are preparing liquidity for massive moves.
The price holds a technical equilibrium level, indicating a consolidation phase preceding directional Shiba Inu Whale Volatility.

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) token is entering an explosive period, with on-chain data from Santiment revealing the biggest surge in whale activity since June. In just 24 hours, 406 transfers exceeding $100,000 were recorded—a spike that often precedes drastic price movements.

😼🐳 Shiba Inu has seen the highest amount of whale transfers since June 6th today, happening in tandem with a +1.06T net change to the amount of $SHIB on exchanges. The #24 market cap in crypto is likely to see high volatility in the coming days. pic.twitter.com/64slL6tGVw

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) December 9, 2025

Coinciding with these figures, a significant shift in supply dynamics was observed, with exchanges absorbing an additional 1.06 trillion SHIB tokens in one day. This dual pattern of increased large holder activity and supply on exchanges is setting the stage for imminent volatility.

The surge in whale activity, the most potent since June 6, suggests that these large participants are positioning themselves ahead of the volatility, rather than reacting to it. The technical analysis of the SHIB price chart shows the token is consolidating within a wide range at a key equilibrium level around $0.00000877. Despite sharp, punctual dips, SHIB has achieved higher intraday recoveries, indicating steady demand.

Speculation on SHIB’s Next Directional Move
The current setup creates a textbook environment for increased Shiba Inu Whale Volatility. With SHIB ranked #24 by market capitalization, it is particularly sensitive to large holder behavior. The confluence of a six-month high in whale transactions, a massive supply inflow to exchanges, and a price at a multi-week equilibrium level, demands careful monitoring. The direction of the breakout (upward or downward) will depend on how this newly transferred supply is deployed.

Analyzing the landscape and its possible outcomes: if large players move the tokens from exchanges to cold wallets, this would signal accumulation and could drive a rally. However, if exchange balances continue rising or if a massive sell-off is recorded, traders should brace for a bearish trend.

In summary, in either case, the data is clear: volatility is about to pick up, and the market is watching the actions of these large holders to detect the next directional signal in the popular memecoin.

Michael Saylor is in the headlines yet again after pitching Bitcoin (BTC) as a transformative financial asset to Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and institutions during his tour of the region. 

Saylor generated a buzz with his comments during his keynote at the Bitcoin MENA conference in Abu Dhabi on December 8, 2025.

Saylor’s tour across the Middle East puts the Bitcoin proponent in direct contact with large investors from wealthy petrodollar countries. Strategy’s stock is far from its historical highs as BTC slowly fights back from a collapse in BTC price to the $80,000 range.

What did Saylor say at Bitcoin MENA?
According to him, BTC is not just a simple investment, but should be regarded as the foundation for a new era of “digital capital” and yield-generating financial products.

During his keynote in Abu Dhabi, he talked about Strategy and its accumulation strategy. He described the market as a “$200 trillion opportunity,” referring to the potential scale of global credit markets that could be unlocked via Bitcoin-backed banking, custody, and lending.

He likened BTC to “digital gold,” acknowledging its current valuation level and highlighting bullish projections expected in 4 to 8 years, implying that if the Middle East moved now, it could become a global hub for BTC innovation. And that’s how the region could attract “trillions” in foreign capital seeking yield.

The wealth funds in these areas collectively manage trillions in assets, much of which comes from oil revenues, and are traditionally invested in assets like U.S. Treasuries, real estate, and equities. However, Saylor wants them to pivot toward BTC to future-proof their economies amid the declining petrodollar system.

“All the money will come to you,” he said.

Critical MSCI decision looms for Strategy
The firm is now navigating the most complex period in its storied history as a corporate Bitcoin treasury. In the past, the Tysons Corner-based firm operated with a distinct advantage that allowed its equity to trade at a significant premium to the net asset value (NAV) of its Bitcoin holdings.

This premium was the engine of the company’s capital strategy and helped management raise billions in equity and convertible debt to acquire Bitcoin, effectively engaging in regulatory arbitrage that benefited mainly from the lack of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US market.

While naysayers like Peter Schiff delight have rolled out the drums as Strategy fell on hard times recently, Saylor made a big statement with the firm’s latest BTC purchase of almost $1 billion on Monday, as Cryptopolitan reported.

While the vanishing premium has stalled the company’s growth engine, the looming decision by MSCI Inc. has become a more immediate structural threat. The index provider is currently conducting a consultation on the classification of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies. A decision is expected on January 15, 2026, after the review period ending December 31.

Should Strategy be reclassified as a DAT, it could be pushed out of flagship equity benchmarks, potentially triggering forced selling of between $2.8 billion and $8.8 billion by passive funds.

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At the ongoing Bitcoin MENA Conference in Abu Dhabi, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) suggested a crypto “supercycle” could emerge in 2026.

Analysts believe this could push the Bitcoin price prediction beyond the current cycle high of $126,000.

CZ’s Bold Vision Sees Bitcoin Catching Up with GoldJust four days earlier at Binance Blockchain Week 2025, CZ debated the Bitcoin value proposition opposite Peter Schiff, senior economist and founder of Euro Pacific Asset Management.

During the discussion, CZ projected Bitcoin could experience a significant rally in 2026, potentially matching gold’s performance, which has surged over 60% year-to-date compared to Bitcoin’s 5.7% decline over the same period.

Moreover, the Bitcoin hash ribbon indicator has now flashed green, historically signaling favorable entry points for market participants.

The hash chart reveals the 30-day moving average of hashrate dropping below the 60-day MA, a pattern indicating miner capitulation that typically coincides with major price discounts and long-term accumulation opportunities.

This comes as Bitcoin experienced a short squeeze that propelled the price through the $94,000 resistance level.

Crypto analyst Trader Mayne notes Bitcoin is currently testing the yearly open around $93,000, with potential to extend gains toward $98,000 and subsequently $106,000.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: $106K Next as MACD Flips BullishThe daily chart shows Bitcoin attempting to break free from a multi-week descending trendline after spending most of November in controlled decline.

Price is now pushing above diagonal resistance with noticeably increased volume, indicating buyers are re-entering the market.

The MACD has crossed bullish and is accelerating upward from deeply oversold levels, a configuration that typically precedes mid-term reversals rather than temporary bounces.

Price is also reclaiming the daily pivot zone, suggesting momentum is shifting from defensive consolidation toward early recovery.

Source: TradingViewIf this breakout holds, Bitcoin is positioned to retest major pivot levels around $98,000–$100,000, which will serve as the first significant barrier to trend reversal.

A decisive close above that range would unlock movement toward $105,000–$110,000.

However, failure to maintain support above the trendline would pull the price back toward the $85,000–$82,000 support band, where lower pivot levels align with the former breakdown zone.

Bitcoin’s First Real Layer 2 Token $HYPER Could Skyrocket NextBitcoin isn’t the only asset investors anticipate experiencing a supercycle in 2026

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is another project generating substantial attention as it develops the first genuine Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin, utilizing Solana-based technology to deliver speed and scalability while preserving Bitcoin’s security model.

Powered by a fast and scalable Solana-based Layer 2 infrastructure, the project has raised over $29M to enable developers to launch Bitcoin-native decentralized applications.

This provides BTC holders with new opportunities to deploy their assets productively, using on-chain tools built specifically for the Bitcoin ecosystem.

As leading wallets and exchanges integrate this scaling solution, demand for $HYPER is anticipated to go up very fast.

To acquire $HYPER before the next price increase, visit the official Bitcoin Hyper website and connect your preferred wallet (such as Best Wallet).

You can swap USDT or SOL for the token at the current presale price of $0.013395, or use a bank card for direct purchase.

Visit the Official Bitcoin Hyper Website Here

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Ethereum is making big moves today, suggesting the broader market may be getting its signals mixed on what's ahead.

As of 6:15 p.m. ET, Ethereum's (ETH +6.15%) 6.1% move over the past 24 hours is the biggest move out of any top-5 cryptocurrency ranked by market capitalization.

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As the world's second-largest token in existence with a market cap of around $400 billion-Ethereum actually just crossed that threshold (and the $3,300 token price level) today-these sorts of intraday moves mean billions of dollars of gains for investors collectively.

This is Ethereum's highest level since Nov. 13, and caps off an incredible two weeks in which Ethereum rallied from a low of below $2,700 per token to its current level. Indeed, I'd argue that most investors would accept a 23% return over such a short time frame in any asset.

Let's delve into what's driving this sharp rebound in investor optimism, and whether this move can be sustained.

More catalysts materialize, with Ethereum becoming a must-own token

Source: Getty Images.

As I noted yesterday, there's plenty of enthusiasm among investors of all sizes in Ethereum right now. From small retail investors like you and me (well, I'll speak for myself) to giants like Tom Lee and his BitMine Immersion Technologies, which has continued to buy Ethereum at an impressive rate, capital inflows into this integral layer-1 network are ongoing.

I'd expect to see similar headlines over time, as investors look to own a piece of the digital backbone of most of the decentralized finance sector (which happens to run on Ethereum).

That said, over the past day, there were a couple of additional catalysts that caught my eye that investors are clearly latching onto. First, Robinhood launched staking capabilities for Ethereum and rival network Solana, providing the ability for investors to earn additional yield on their Ethereum holdings when investing via this centralized exchange. That's a broad positive not only for these tokens, but the industry overall, and is a catalyst worth cheering.

Second, and perhaps more important for the sector overall, were reports that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency confirmed today that U.S. banks may now "legally conduct 'riskless principal' transactions in crypto assets." This could pave the way for a flood of new capital into digital assets, a move I'd argue would disproportionately benefit Ethereum holders and those of other top-5 cryptocurrencies moving forward.

Chris MacDonald has positions in Ethereum and Solana. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Ethereum and Solana. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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PEPE rose 3% in 24 hours and 12% weekly, defying the market’s bearish trend.
Open Interest in the PEPE futures market increased by 7.87%, signaling the entry of new speculative capital.
Network growth (new addresses) spiked 39%, coinciding with significant whale accumulation.

The PEPE memecoin is emerging strongly amid generalized weakness in the cryptocurrency market. At the time of writing this note, the memecoin was trading at $0.000005041, rocketing up 3% in the last 24 hours with weekly gains exceeding 12%. These contradictory movements are generating a complex picture for traders, where technical indicators and PEPE On-Chain Metrics point to renewed and strong interest.

The rally has had dual momentum: on one hand, activity in the derivatives markets, and on the other, the network’s fundamental growth. According to CoinGlass data, Open Interest in the PEPE futures market climbed 7.87% in the last day, reaching $257.18 million.

This increase, which tracks the total value of outstanding derivatives contracts, is a strong indication that new capital is entering the market, with speculators opening fresh positions and maintaining confidence in a potential upward movement, despite market corrections.

The Impact of Network Growth and Whale Accumulation
The numbers do not lie; they confirm that demand is not solely speculative. Santiment data revealed that PEPE’s network growth spiked 39%, rising from 448 to 623 new addresses in 24 hours. This metric, which measures new accounts conducting their first transaction with the token, suggests that PEPE is attracting attention beyond its existing holder base, creating new demand that historically precedes price appreciation.

Furthermore, high-volume transactions are joining the upward trend. Last Sunday, whale investors executed 36 transfers, each exceeding one million dollars. These significant capital movements helped push PEPE above the $0.00005 level.

In summary, the continued accumulation by whales, combined with the increase in Open Interest, could act as strong support to keep prices rising if market sentiment remains positive.

 

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A supply shock scenario is brewing, fuelling bullish Ethereum price predictions as centralized exchanges now hold their lowest share of circulating supply in a decade.

The altcoin is growing in scarcity this market cycle, with adoption channels like staking, restaking, layer-2s, digital asset treasuries, and private wallets siphoning off exchange liquidity.

These pipelines have created the tightest supply conditions to date. Exchanges now control just 8.7% of circulating Ethereum, the lowest share since Ethereum went live in 2015.

Ethereum Exchange Supply. Source: Glassnode.Fresh exposure through U.S. TradFi products such as ETFs deepens the trend. Institutional-grade demand has driven aggressive accumulation under long-term holding strategies.

With fewer tokens available, traders are watching for signs of a supply squeeze. Scarcity could trigger sharp upside volatility as demand collides with shrinking liquidity.

Ethereum Price Prediction: Is ETH Ready To Surge?This scarcity could help fuel the breakout of a bullish head and shoulder pattern, now unfolding.

The Ethereum price has confirmed a local bottom at $2,750, forming higher lows in a fresh uptrend that solidifies the right shoulder.

ETH USD 1-day chart, bullish head-and-shoulders pattern. Source: TradingView.Momentum indicators add validity to the trend. The RSI has made a decisive move above the 50 neutral line for the first time since the downtrend began in October, a telling sign of a bottom.

The MACD follows suit, continuing to widen its lead above the signal line and demonstrating a lasting uptrend.

A fully realised pattern breakout could see the neckline reclaimed around $5,500, reclaiming past all-time highs and entering new price discovery in a 60% move.

But as the bull market matures, scarcity only stands to increase, compounding the effects of mainstream adoption and use cases. The move could extend 200% to $10,000.

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Investors have been steadily pouring capital into SOL-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for six consecutive weeks.

With technical indicators also flashing buy signals, the question now is whether this consistent inflow will fuel a breakout and shift the current Solana price prediction toward new highs.

Last week, $20 million flowed to Solana ETFs despite the latest decline that the token has experienced.

The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) is currently the largest of these vehicles with assets under management of $660 million, followed by Grayscale’s Solana Trust ETF (GSOL), with nearly $160 million in assets.

The staking rewards offered by the Solana blockchain make these vehicles quite attractive for passive investors, especially now that the token has hit an 8-month low at around $125.

The odds that the downturn will continue are much lower than they were a couple of months ago.

Hence, buying Solana at this level could offer both an attractive opportunity to generate passive income and capital gains if the token starts to recover after the upcoming FOMC meeting.

Solana Price Prediction: SOL Needs a Bullish Breakout Above $160 to Start RecoveringSOL rose near the $140 level yesterday, but the selling pressure is once again pushing the token back to the low 130s.

Trading volumes remain relatively low at $4 billion, accounting for less than 6% of the asset’s circulating market cap.

Historically, SOL needs trading volumes above $10 billion to get moving.

Source: TradingViewThus far, SOL has found strong support at $130. However, volumes need to confirm that buying interest is picking up its pace before jumping to conclusions.

Ideally, the price should break through the $160 level to reverse its downtrend and confirm a bullish outlook for the next few weeks.

If that happens, the next stop will likely be $200 as SOL may commence a new uptrend as a result of this move.

Top meme coins in the Solana ecosystem had their moment earlier this year, and now seems to be the time for crypto presales to shine. One of this cycle’s hidden gems could be Maxi Doge ($MAXI), a project that has raised $4 million by tapping into the same energy as Dogecoin’s early days.

Maxi Doge Is Reviving Dogecoin’s Early Hype And $4 Million Says It’s WorkingMaxi Doge ($MAXI) has already raised $4 million by channeling the same breakout energy that fueled Dogecoin in its early days.

More than just a meme coin, MAXI is creating a hub where holders can share early opportunities, trading setups, and alpha.

By building a high-energy, community-driven ecosystem, MAXI is designed to thrive in the next crypto cycle.

Through fun competitions like Maxi Ripped and Maxi Gains, traders will get the chance to earn rewards and bragging rights by sharing their best-yielding traders.

In addition, the project plans to invest up to 25% of the presale’s proceeds in promising projects, using the returns to reinvest in Maxi Doge for marketing purposes.

To buy $MAXI and join the pump, simply head to the official Maxi Doge website and link up your wallet (e.g. Best Wallet).

You can either swap USDT or ETH for this token or use a bank card to invest in seconds.

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