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The Federal Reserve meets tomorrow, and prediction markets show a 95% chance of a 25 bps rate cut. The Fed has also signaled that Quantitative Tightening may be close to ending, which points to a softer policy stance.

A rate cut still depends on the latest inflation numbers, labour data, and the broader economy. Since September 2024, each rate cut has caused a quick spike in the US dollar, while crypto markets have seen short but sharp swings.

Bitcoin’s Range Keeps Altcoins LimitedBitcoin is trading around $90,000 and has not been able to break above the $93,000 to $94,000 resistance zone. ETF inflows have slowed, which is one reason for the stalled momentum.

Analyst Michael van de Poppe says traders often reduce risk during FOMC week. He expects Bitcoin to either form a higher low or drop toward support levels at $86,000 and $80,000 if pressure increases.

XRP usually reacts to Bitcoin’s direction, so this backdrop limits strong moves ahead of the announcement.

XRP Stays Quiet in a Tight ConsolidationXRP continues to trade calmly as the meeting approaches. The market shows low leverage, light spot selling, and declining volume. This matches its current consolidation structure.

On the chart, XRP still has an unfilled price gap around $1.96 to $1.98, which often gets tested before a bigger move. Traders appear to be waiting for the Fed’s decision before committing to new positions.

How High XRP Can Go After the Fed DecisionIf the Fed delivers the expected rate cut and the market shifts into risk-on mode, XRP could bounce from the $2.00 area. In that case, the price may push toward short-term resistance levels near $2.10 and $2.20.

A stronger move would depend heavily on Bitcoin reacting positively to the decision and reclaiming higher levels.

The top of XRP’s consolidation sits around $2.30. Breaking above $2.30 would require a clear improvement in sentiment and heavier trading volume across the crypto market.

What Comes Next for XRPXRP may first revisit the $1.96 to $1.98 zone before finding support. If the market responds well to the FOMC decision, the price could move back toward $2.10 to $2.20.

A sustained rally above $2.30 is possible, but it depends on both the tone of the Fed’s message and Bitcoin’s reaction to the rate cut.

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Standard Chartered has sharply lowered its bitcoin price forecasts, halving its end-of-2025 target to $100,000 from $200,000 and pushing its long-term $500,000 projection out by two years to 2030 as recent price action spurred a reassessment of previous targets.

In a Dec. 9 note, Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick said bitcoin's performance "forced us to recalibrate" the bank’s projections, even though the roughly 36% decline from October's all-time high to around $80,500 by late November still falls "within ‘normal’ expectations" compared to prior drawdowns since U.S. spot ETFs went live.

"Our previous near-term targets are wrong," Kendrick wrote, adding that Standard Chartered nevertheless "stand[s] by our long-term view that BTC will eventually reach USD 500,000."

Under the updated path, the bank now expects bitcoin to reach $100,000 by the end of 2025, $150,000 in 2026, $225,000 in 2027, $300,000 in 2028, and $400,000 in 2029, before hitting $500,000 in 2030. Earlier iterations of the framework had penciled in $200,000 for 2025 and $500,000 by 2028.

The move marks a notable reset from a series of bullish calls the bank has made over the past few months. In July, Standard Chartered reaffirmed its $200,000 year-end 2025 target, pointing to ETF flows, corporate treasury demand, and policy tailwinds. More recently, it suggested bitcoin's break below $100,000 would be brief and that, under the right macro setup, the asset might not revisit sub-$100,000 levels again.

Corporate treasury buying has 'run its course'
Kendrick frames the new forecasts around a shift in who is driving incremental demand.

In his view, the two key forces behind bitcoin’s surge since U.S. spot ETF approval have been ETF inflows and buying by "digital asset treasury" companies — listed firms that hold large bitcoin positions on their balance sheets, including Strategy (MSTR) and several bitcoin miners.

That second leg, he now argues, is effectively done.

Standard Chartered’s base case is that "Bitcoin buying by DATs has run its course," as valuations measured by market-cap-to-bitcoin-value multiples, or mNAVs, no longer support aggressive balance sheet expansion.

With aggregate mNAVs falling and Strategy’s own mNAV dipping below 1.0 for the first time since 2023, Kendrick expects consolidation among smaller players rather than fresh waves of corporate accumulation.

Aggregate company market cap divided by value of BTC held | Image: Standard Chartered

However, the analyst does not expect large-scale selling from flagship holders. Strategy’s average purchase price near $74,000 still leaves it "well in the money," and in the prior cycle, the company did not sell even when bitcoin traded materially below that average.

With that in mind, the bank's new framework assumes "zero DAT buying" going forward and periodic ETF inflows of roughly 200,000 BTC per quarter — a pace that previously coincided with new highs, but now represents the sole structural demand leg.

ETF flows replace halving cycle as key driver
Kendrick also pushes back on the idea that the current drawdown marks the start of another "crypto winter" tied to bitcoin’s halving cycle. While the latest peak arrived about 18 months after the April 2024 halving, which is consistent with earlier cycles, he argues that the underlying driver has changed.

"With the advent of ETF buying, we think the BTC halving cycle is no longer a relevant price driver," the note says. "Longer-term ETF buyers are a much more important price driver."

Standard Chartered’s analysis of ETF and corporate holdings shows that three major episodes of combined buying — around 250,000 BTC, 450,000 BTC, and another 250,000 BTC in rolling quarterly flows — lined up with major price surges through March 2024, early 2025, and July 2025.

By contrast, the record high set on Oct. 6, 2025, came when trailing quarterly purchases had already fallen to about 160,000 BTC and are now down to roughly 50,000 BTC, the lowest since U.S. spot ETFs launched.

Given that backdrop, Kendrick characterizes the latest drop as a "storm before the calm" rather than a structural break. Still, he opines that the current structure exposes how dependent bitcoin’s near-term trajectory has become on the cadence of ETF allocations.

Slower path, but still a structurally bullish view
Even with the trimmed numbers, the report maintains a strongly bullish long-term stance anchored in portfolio optimization rather than pure cycle analysis. Standard Chartered’s models compare a theoretical bitcoin-gold portfolio with current market caps and conclude that global portfolios remain materially underweight bitcoin.

Using historical bitcoin volatility, the bank estimates an "optimal" allocation of 12% to bitcoin versus 88% to gold in a two-asset portfolio, whereas current market caps suggest a 5%/95% split. Under the present three-month implied volatility assumptions, the optimal share rises to 20%.

Furthermore, in a scenario using current implied volatilities for both bitcoin and gold, the model suggests a 36% allocation to bitcoin, implying a price upside of up to 7x from current levels if realized over time.

Kendrick also cautions that the timing of such portfolio shifts is "difficult to predict" and likely slower than he previously assumed, especially now that DAT-driven demand has faded.

Nevertheless, he argues that as access improves via ETFs and more investment committees formally add digital assets to mandates, real-world allocations should gradually converge toward those theoretical weights.

The note also reiterates Standard Chartered’s view that "crypto winters are a thing of the past," citing the structural role bitcoin can play as a hedge against banking stress and perceived risks around U.S. Treasuries, including political pressure on the Federal Open Market Committee and concerns that a future Fed chair could keep policy too loose.

Ultimately, Kendrick concedes that his prior timing was too aggressive, but not his destination. "We lower our Bitcoin price forecasts" through 2029, he writes, "and extend our forecast horizon to 2030, when we now expect the price to reach USD 500,000."

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Startup introduces programmable staking marketplace to transform $75 billion in locked solana stake into dynamic financial instrument. Pye Finance announced a $5 million seed funding round on December 8, 2025, led by Variant and Coinbase Ventures, with participation from Solana Labs and other investors.

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, said in a Monday note that long-term investors should focus on the broader cryptocurrency market rather than choosing between chains like Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) or Solana (CRYPTO: SOL). Hougan Says No One Can Predict Which Chain Wins Hougan said he remains skeptical of claims that any single network — Ethereum, Solana or Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) — will dominate the future of blockchain adoption.

Chainlink price has stalled in the past few days, even as its key fundamental metrics have improved.

Summary

Chainlink price has formed bullish patterns on the daily chart.
Whales have continued to accumulate the LINK tokens.
The supply of Chainlink tokens in exchanges has plunged.

Chainlink (LINK) token was trading at $13.70, up modestly from the November low of $11.556. This price is well below the August high of $27.80. 

Nansen data shows that whale investors have continued to accumulate the LINK token in the past few weeks. They now hold 3.9 million tokens, up from last month’s low of 1.77 million. 

Whales are large investors who, in most cases, are more experienced than ordinary retail traders. In most cases, their positioning is important as they usually buy low and exit high. 

Meanwhile, investors are actively moving LINK tokens out of exchanges, a sign of accumulation. There are now 219 million LINK tokens on exchanges, a significant drop from 324 million in October this year. 

Chainlink tokens are leaving exchanges as American investors continue buying LINK ETFs. Data shows that the recently launched Graycale Chainlink ETF has nearly $50 million in cumulative assets after its launch. 

At the same time, the Strategic LINK Reserve that was launched in August has already accumulated over 1 million tokens. The developers hope to keep accumulating these tokens using the money they generate on-chain and off-chain. 

Chainlink’s technology is seeing robust demand due to its market share in real-world asset tokenization and decentralized finance. 

Chainlink price technical analysis
Chainlink price chart | Source: crypto.news
The daily chart points to a potential LINK price comeback in the coming days or weeks. It formed a small double-bottom pattern at $11.88 and a neckline at $13.65. It has now retested this level, and formed a small bullish flag pattern. 

Chainlink token has also formed a falling wedge pattern and is now above the lower side. At the same time, the Percentage Price Oscillator has continued rising, with the two lines nearing the zero line. 

LINK is also attempting to move above the 25-day Exponential Moving Average. Therefore, these technical indicators suggest the token will likely continue to rise as buyers target the psychological $20 level. This view will become invalid if it plunges below the support at $11.88.

Solana’s “589” message triggers XRP community buzz and fresh collaboration theories as SOL eyes a move above $144.

Izabela Anna2 min read

9 December 2025, 02:49 PM

Solana ignited unexpected excitement across two major crypto communities after its official X account shared the number “589.” The post surged past 2.8 million views within a day, creating the highest engagement Solana has recorded on the platform. 

The reaction grew because the number holds symbolic meaning for XRP supporters. Hence, the simple message triggered speculation, debate, and fresh discussions about deeper links between the two ecosystems. The moment also highlighted how fast crypto narratives can spread when large communities respond in real time.

The post quickly gained traction among XRP supporters because the number remains a central part of their culture. Since 2019, 589 has represented bold targets and ambitious expectations. Besides, the reference often sparks discussion about sentiment, confidence, and long-term vision within the XRP community. 

Vet, an XRPL validator, said the post created Solana’s most successful moment on X and demonstrated the strength of XRP’s social reach. He added that interest from the XRP community can transform engagement for any major project. John Squire also reacted and noted that the timing appeared unusual, considering recent market volatility.

Analysts Debate Possible MotivesSpeculation increased as users considered why Solana chose the number. Some believed the message aimed to generate attention. Others explored strategic angles. Alex Cobb suggested Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin could launch on Solana. 

Moreover, several commentators mentioned possible cross-ecosystem collaboration if the two networks align on future payment or liquidity tools. These ideas gained momentum because Ripple continues expanding its stablecoin strategy across multiple chains. Consequently, observers expect more clarity as both ecosystems prepare new releases.

Solana Price Analysis Shows a Test Near $144Solana traded near $132 as of press time after declining during the last 24 hours. However, the token still held weekly gains and maintained a strong market position. 

Crypto Seth noted that Solana approached the crucial $144 resistance, which repeatedly halted bullish attempts. The chart also showed an inverse-head-and-shoulders pattern that suggested improving momentum.

Source: X

Moreover, the RSI held in favorable territory, supporting a move toward the $168 to $172 region. Hence, analysts believed that a breakout above $144 could unlock stronger upside potential. Until then, Solana remained rangebound as buyers prepared for a decisive test.

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Bitcoin enters December with a historically mixed track record, often characterized by sharp outliers and erratic flows.

Analyst Daan Crypto notes that recent years have been relatively muted, but the turn of the year is a prime window for unusual market behavior. Large holders and funds typically rebalance portfolios during this period, while tax-loss harvesting can introduce abrupt downside pressure.

With 2025 closing out and 2026 approaching, traders are being urged to stay positioned “in a way that feels comfortable,” as unpredictable flows tend to dominate the month.

Forecasts for the next cycle are equally divided. Analyst Bit Quant argues that Bitcoin is far from an euphoric top, saying the current cycle is unlikely to produce a $200K blow-off and instead reflects “early-stage adoption” rather than maturity.

Meanwhile, PlanB highlighted Bitcoin’s November close at $90,382, calling the signal “mixed” as spot ETF flows, miner stress, and macro tightening create conflicting narratives.

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Technically, Bitcoin is rejected from the underside of a megaphone pattern, and momentum remains weak. Some analysts still expect a relief rally toward $100K–$115K, but they warn it could precede a 6–12-month corrective phase, depending on macro triggers and ISM data.

Three structural forces now guide December’s direction. Miners are under severe margin stress, with hashprice falling to $35/PH/s and payback periods stretching beyond 1,000 days. Public mining stocks have dropped up to 50%, and more forced selling may follow after miners unloaded 2,000+ BTC in November.

Asia’s regulatory tightening adds pressure, with China explicitly reaffirming its ban and Japan’s surging bond yields threatening the yen carry trade, a liquidity engine for crypto since 2020.

Finally, whale-level accumulation contrasts sharply with ETF outflows, creating a tug-of-war between long-term conviction buyers and short-term de-risking.

With that, December’s trajectory hinges on which side dominates: miner capitulation or institutional absorption. A clean reclaim of $100K would ease liquidity concerns, but a breakdown to $80K leaves the market vulnerable to a deeper shakeout.

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Caroline Pham, the acting chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has announced the launch of a pilot program allowing Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and USD Coin (USDC) to be utilized as collateral in US derivatives markets. 

New CFTC Guidance For Crypto
The pilot program was unveiled on Monday, accompanied by new guidance regarding the use of tokenized collateral. The CFTC’s Market Participants Division, Division of Market Oversight, and Division of Clearing and Risk outlined their stance on tokenized assets in today’s announcement, emphasizing that the agency’s regulations are technology-neutral. 

Key topics covered in the guidance include eligible tokenized assets, legal enforceability, custody arrangements, valuation methods, and operational risks. The new directives also encompass tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), like US Treasury securities and money market funds. 

In a move designed to provide regulatory clarity, the CFTC issued a no-action position regarding certain requirements for Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) that accept non-securities crypto assets as customer margin collateral or that hold stablecoins in segregated accounts. 

This position aims to promote a clearer understanding of the application of segregation and capital requirements for FCMs integrating digital assets into their operations.

CFTC Withdraws Outdated Advisory
Under this pilot program, FCMs will be permitted to accept BTC, ETH, and USDC as margin collateral for an initial three-month period. During this time, the firms must provide weekly reports on the amount of digital assets held in customer accounts, detailing each asset type. 

Additionally, they are required to inform CFTC staff of any significant issues that arise concerning the use of these digital assets as collateral. 

The CFTC has also withdrawn Staff Advisory No. 20-34, which previously restricted FCMs from accepting cryptocurrencies as customer collateral. 

The statement asserts that the advisory had become outdated due to the substantial advancements in the digital asset landscape and the enactment of the GENIUS Act, making it no longer relevant. Acting Chair Pham emphasized the importance of these changes, stating:

Under my leadership this year, the CFTC has led the way forward into America’s Golden Age of Innovation and Crypto. This imperative has never been more important given recent customer losses on non-U.S. crypto exchanges. Americans deserve safe U.S. markets as an alternative to offshore platforms.” 

Pham added that the initiative to allow spot crypto trading on CFTC-registered exchanges and the establishment of a digital assets pilot program set clear guardrails for protecting customer assets, while enhancing the monitoring and reporting capabilities of the CFTC.

Through these initiatives, Pham aims to provide regulatory clarity for tokenized collateral related to real-world assets and respond to the needs of the broader cryptocurrency market.

The daily chart shows BTC’s attempt to consolidate above the $90,000 level. Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView.com
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The Dogecoin price is already struggling amid the bearish pressure that has dominated the crypto market recently. After the initial fall to $0.2, DOGE bulls had attempted to hold support, pushing for a rebound. However, with the bearish headwinds of the last quarter of the year, the Dogecoin price has since succumbed and is now trading below the $0.15 support level, and continues to struggle.

Despite the already troubling price performance, crypto analyst Weslad says that the worst might be yet to come. This is due to a corrective structure that has appeared on the meme coin’s price chart, and the result of this has been a bearish flag. As these technical developments unfold, the crypto analyst has warned investors of what to expect, outlining why the Dogecoin price could see a major crash while attempting to recover.

Dogecoin Price To Rise And Then Fall
The analysis, which was shared on the TradingView website, points to the bearish flag as a precursor of what is to come. Weslad explains that the bearish flag had triggered the Dogecoin price breakdown that had led to the downward leg. As a result, the sentiment has skewed negative so far, suggesting that there could be more declines to come.

However, the crypto analyst points out that the Dogecoin price is still well below its breakout zone. Given this, it is likely that there could be an initial relief rally for the meme coin. If this rally plays out, then there would be an initial decline below $0.12 to form support above $0.118. Once this support is established, then the resulting bounce is expected to push the Dogecoin price to $0.2.

Source: TradingView
Once this move is completed, though, the analyst predicts an even deeper crash on the horizon. From the $0.2 mark, Weslad’s chart shows that the Dogecoin price could decline another 70%, falling toward $0.05 in the process, which would mean a return to 2-year lows.

“The immediate plan is to monitor a pullback toward the minimum bearish flag targets around the $0.12 region, which aligns with the former structure support and breakout zone,” the crypto analyst said. This bottom area serves as a “supply on the retest” and could trigger the next decline.

For now, the analyst expects that the Dogecoin price will continue on its bearish path. This is dependent on the broader market performance, and so far, a breakdown looks to be more likely.

DOGE bears push price lower | Source: DOGEUSDT on Tradingview.com
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Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has dropped 14% over the past month even as burn rates rise and whale activity have reached the highest levels since June.  

CryptocurrencyTickerPriceMarket Cap7-Day TrendShiba Inu(CRYPTO: SHIB)$0.058543$5.03 billion+6.7%Dogecoin(CRYPTO: DOGE)$0.1408$22.8 billion+2.8%Pepe(CRYPTO: PEPE)$0.054606$1.94 billion+14%Trader Notes: On-chain analytics platform Santiment reports that Shiba Inu may be heading into a period of significant volatility, driven by a spike in large whale transactions.

SHIB recorded 406 transactions over $100,000 today, a massive jump from fewer than 50 on June 6, 2025.

This rise coincides with a surge in SHIB moving onto centralized exchanges.

Over the past 24 hours, exchange reserves increased by 1.06 trillion SHIB, bringing total holdings on exchanges to 136.95 trillion SHIB.

The inflows suggest large holders are positioning for major trades, typically a precursor to volatile price swings.

Statistics: According to Shibburn, SHIB's burn rate spiked 248% in the last 24 hours, permanently removing 14.3 million SHIB from circulation. Rising burn activity reduces supply over time, a factor that can support bullish momentum.

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Ethereum’s P2P Layer Is Improving Just as Institutional ETH Buys Pick UpEarly PeerDAS performance is proof that the Ethereum Foundation can now ship complex networking improvements at scale. Dec 9, 2025, 1:30 p.m.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin acknowledged the network is finally closing one of its longest-standing technical gaps: a lack of deep peer-to-peer (P2P) networking expertise inside the Ethereum Foundation.

In an X post late Monday, Buterin said he felt that Ethereum over-indexed on crypto economics, byzantine fault tolerance (BFT) consensus and block-layer research while taking the network layer for granted.

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But the sentiment has changed. He pointed to early PeerDAS performance as proof that the Foundation can now ship complex networking improvements at scale, crediting Raúl Jordan and others for getting the system running.

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PeerDAS is a prototype for Data Availability Sampling (DAS), which is essential for Ethereum's scaling via sharding. It allows light clients to check if all shard data has been published by sampling small portions, greatly enhancing scalability while maintaining decentralization and security.

In another X post last week, Buterin added that Ethereum still needed a functioning on-chain gas futures market, arguing that prediction markets on BASEFEE could give users clearer expectations around future gas costs and allow teams to hedge congestion risk years ahead.

The comments land amid a renewed wave of institutional accumulation. BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest corporate holder of ETH, bought 138,452 tokens last week — about $435 million — lifting its treasury to 3.86 million ETH. Chairman Thomas Lee said the firm accelerated purchases after the Fusaka upgrade and on expectations that easing macro conditions will support risk assets into early 2026.

BitMine's buying pace has picked up after several months of quieter accumulation, and the firm has framed the move as a strategic bet on Ethereum’s execution layer and scaling roadmap rather than a short-term positioning play.

Whether that demand converges with Buterin’s push for a more robust networking layer will likely shape sentiment around Ethereum’s next phase of scaling — especially as questions around the future cost of blockspace continue to drive debate inside the community.

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Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock climbed 5% Monday as SpaceX’s $800 billion valuation sparked interest across the satellite sector
The company’s Neutron rocket fairing passed qualification tests and is moving to Virginia for a 2026 launch
RKLB has doubled in value this year, with the stock hitting $51.55 and market cap reaching $27.5 billion
Analysts see potential for 60% more upside, with price targets reaching $83 as Neutron prepares to compete with SpaceX’s Falcon 9
Record Q3 revenue of $155 million beat estimates while Rocket Lab achieved 18 Electron launches in 2025

Rocket Lab shares jumped more than 5% Monday as commercial space companies benefited from renewed investor interest. The catalyst came from reports that SpaceX is pursuing an $800 billion valuation through a secondary share sale.

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The move lifted the entire sector. Satellite company EchoStar gained over 7% on the same day. Rocket Lab’s stock has been on a tear, gaining 21.5% over the past week alone.

The SpaceX news creates both opportunities and challenges for Rocket Lab. Analyst William Blair suggested the valuation could indicate that satellite spectrum rights are worth more than markets previously thought. This mark-to-market moment may benefit the entire industry.

The increased capital flowing into space ventures could open doors for Rocket Lab. The company may see new partnership opportunities and contracts in specialized satellite deployments. But SpaceX’s growing resources could also mean tougher competition in launch services and pricing.

Neutron Fairing Ready for Launch
Rocket Lab announced its Neutron rocket fairing completed qualification testing Monday. The “Hungry Hippo” captive fairing is heading to Virginia for integration and launch preparations.

The fairing system sets Neutron apart from traditional rockets. Instead of dropping away during flight, the fairing halves stay attached to the first stage. They open to release the payload, then close again for landing. This design makes the entire first stage reusable.

Testing pushed the fairing to its limits. Engineers subjected it to 275,000 pounds of force to simulate maximum flight pressure. The system also proved it could open and close in just 1.5 seconds under realistic conditions.

Neutron can carry up to 13,000 kg to orbit. The rocket uses carbon composite construction, making it the largest launch vehicle of its type. Development started in late 2021, putting it on pace to be one of the fastest commercially developed rockets ever.

What Analysts Are Saying
The fairing will be integrated at Launch Complex 3 in Virginia. Pre-launch testing includes static fires and a Wet Dress Rehearsal. The first launch remains on schedule for 2026.

RKLB shares have doubled this year, trading at $51.55 with a $27.5 billion market cap. Wall Street remains bullish on the stock.

Baird analyst Peter Arment leads the bulls with an $83 price target. That implies 60% upside from current levels. Arment believes Neutron will compete directly with SpaceX’s Falcon 9 in the lucrative medium-lift market.

The consensus rating is Moderate Buy. Nine analysts recommend buying while four suggest holding. The average price target sits at $65.17, representing 26.4% potential upside.

Rocket Lab posted record Q3 revenue of $155 million, beating estimates and company guidance. The company completed 18 Electron launches this year, setting a new annual record. Vice President Shaun D’Mello said Neutron will deliver the pace and price point needed to drive industry innovation and competition.

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Polygon implemented the Madhugiri hard fork, which reduces consensus time to one second and boosts the network’s capacity by 33%.
The upgrade adds three Fusaka-series EIPs that cap gas in heavy operations and introduces a new transaction type for the bridge.
The goal is to strengthen support for stablecoins and RWAs, and it follows the hard fork that fixed finality issues after the rollout of Heimdall 2.0.

Polygon activated the Madhugiri hard fork to increase its network capacity and remove constraints that were slowing high-frequency use cases.

What Changed?
The upgrade cuts consensus time to one second, introduces technical improvements from three Fusaka-series EIPs and enables a more flexible structure for future performance adjustments. With this shift, the network aims to move toward an ecosystem built for stablecoins, RWAs and applications that require speed and predictable block behavior.

The most visible change is the reduction in the time the network waits before announcing a block. It previously had to pause for two seconds even when a block was already prepared; now it can publish it in one second, shortening consensus cycles and increasing overall throughput. The team estimates that network performance can rise by roughly 33%. The update also introduces a new transaction type for traffic between Ethereum and Polygon, allowing better ordering of bridge flows and preventing overload in processing.

Madhugiri integrates EIP-7823, EIP-7825 and EIP-7883, which limit gas usage in heavy mathematical operations. This prevents a single transaction from consuming more resources than necessary and stabilizes network behavior under high demand. The objective is to achieve more uniform performance, with more predictable blocks and less sensitivity to complex operations.

Polygon Prepares for a Wave of Stablecoins
Polygon is adapting to sustain its growth in the stablecoin and real-world asset markets. Aishwary Gupta, global head of payments and RWAs, expects around 100,000 stablecoins to launch in the next five years and argues that this expansion requires infrastructure capable of providing auditing, settlement and real utility, not just issuance. His view is that current metrics lose meaning if the underlying assets cannot be verified, and that transparency will be the catalyst that brings in large-scale institutional capital.

Madhugiri arrives after a series of deeper improvements. Heimdall 2.0 reduced transaction finalization from more than a minute to about five seconds. However, a bug in September caused delays of 10 to 15 minutes and forced another hard fork to restore validator synchronization and finality. With those fixes now in place, Polygon is using Madhugiri to stabilize its progress and prepare the ground for the next phase of expansion

The SOL price could explode in December, many are upvoting this as Bitcoin and SOL price regains strength ahead of the December 10 FOMC meeting in sync. This setup is critical because, historically, Solana tends to follow the king crypto’s trend, and current market structure suggests SOL may mirror BTC’s next major breakout if liquidity conditions turn favorable.

BTC and SOL Track the Same Market RhythmThe current landscape shows the Solana crypto market closely mirroring Bitcoin’s trajectory. Both assets peaked on October 6 during Q4 2025 and then entered a multi-week cooldown phase. 

However, from November 21 onward, the trend shifted. Both BTC and SOL began stabilizing and started trading near crucial daily-timeframe support zones, indicating a potential synchronized rebound activity.

This alignment matters right now the most because historically, when the BTC/USD structure strengthens, the SOL price often reacts with amplified volatility. The similarity in their Q4 movements adds weight to the argument that Solana crypto may be gearing up for a sharp continuation once Bitcoin triggers the next major wave.

Trendline Strength and EMA Barriers Define the Short-Term SetupFrom a technical standpoint, the Solana price chart highlights an 18-day rising trendline where buyers have consistently defended dips. However, the 20-day EMA remains a ceiling for both BTC and SOL, temporarily restricting momentum.

Yet, external catalyst supports the breakout odds, both structures appear primed for acceleration. For SOL/USD, reclaiming $144 is the first step, while BTC faces its own barrier near $94,495.

Once these levels are cleared, the charts suggest the next magnet zones sit near $173 for SOL and $103,816 for BTC. These aims align with the broader SOL price prediction December 2025 and the target aligns well with the 200-day EMA band.

FOMC Decision Becomes the Critical CatalystThe December 10 FOMC meeting is central to the narrative. An expected 0.25% rate cut could significantly boost liquidity, allowing both assets to break their resistance levels. In such a scenario, the SOL price USD outlook becomes exceptionally bullish for December, with extension potential into Q1 2026.

Conversely, a rate-hold scenario could trigger a retest of lower support zones. Despite this risk, long-term positioning remains strong due to liquidity trends and accumulation behavior.

Puell Multiple and Whale Behavior Strengthen the Bull CaseA major insight fueling confidence is the latest Puell Multiple reading of 0.8, far below the “cycle top” zone above 6. This suggests the real Bitcoin bull phase has not even started. Whales continue accumulating, implying deep conviction in upcoming upside.

If Bitcoin’s next leg ignites, Solana remains one of the strongest contenders to outperform based on past cycle behavior and ongoing structural strength.

Ultimately, the SOL price is in sync with Bitcoin’s recovery structure, for now, supported by rising trendline strength, favorable liquidity signals, and macro conditions that may soon turn decisively bullish. If BTC breaks out following the FOMC decision, Solana could be positioned for one of its strongest short-term rallies in recent months.

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Shiba Inu lead ambassador Shytoshi Kusama returns to X, interacting with posts from the SHIB community.

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Shiba Inu lead ambassador Shytoshi Kusama has broken his silence on X after 84 days, tweeting a few times within the last 24 hours.

Before that, Kusama made his last post on X on Sept. 15, 2025, when he stated that his silence should not be taken as absence and that he remains beside the Shiba Inu team.

Fast forward to Dec. 8, and the Shiba Inu lead ambassador returns to X, interacting with posts from the Shiba Inu community.

In such post, Kusama hinted at the reason he chose silence and peace: to invest in himself. Kusama previously mentioned an intense focus on the personal, AI-driven mission he was working on as a reason for his silence.

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In another interaction on X, Kusama indicated it was a "good time to speak up" but showed some hesitation.

Shiba Inu comeback?The Shiba Inu lead ambassador also changed his X location for the first time in weeks. Kusama's previous location, "Hawaii USA," has now been updated to "reemerging." Having sometimes communicated subtle hints through his X bio change, the Shiba Inu community is watching out for what comes next for the SHIB ecosystem.

The context of Kusama's location remains unknown, as it is not an actual place; the recent update might point to a comeback. To reemerge means to come back again, into sight or prominence.

Shiba Inu whale activity jumpsAccording to Santiment, Shiba Inu has marked a six-month-high spike in whale activity. In a tweet, Santiment stated that Shiba Inu just saw the highest amount of whale transfers, the most since June 6. There were 406 large transactions (referring to those exceeding $100,000 in value).

The surge in whale activity corresponds to a 1.06 trillion net change to the amount of SHIB on exchanges. With these signals lining up as well as macro dynamics on the market, Santiment says that SHIB might see high volatility in the coming days.

At pres time, SHIB was slightly higher by 0.31% in the last 24 hours to $0.000008594 and up 7.44% weekly.

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Slowing ETF inflows and cautious institutional adoption prompt the bank to recalibrate, as old market models no longer apply.

Key Takeaways

Standard Chartered has halved its 2025 Bitcoin price forecast to $100,000 due to declining institutional demand.
Future Bitcoin price movements are expected to be driven primarily by ETF inflows after aggressive corporate buying slows.

Standard Chartered has revised its Bitcoin price outlook, cutting its year-end target to $100,000, which represents half of its previous $200,000 forecast.

The bank has also pushed its long-term $500,000 projection out to 2030, citing weakening demand and slow institutional adoption.

Analysts say the rally driven by aggressive corporate accumulation, including large-scale purchases by Strategy, has largely run its course. As a result, future gains now depend more heavily on ETF inflows, which have dropped to 50,000 BTC per quarter, the lowest level since US spot Bitcoin ETFs started trading.

Strategy added 10,754 BTC in the past two weeks, bringing its total holdings to more than 660,600 BTC.

Other factors contributing to the revision include a pause in Bitcoin’s uptrend, political pressure on the Fed, and uncertainty around future monetary policy, all of which reduce the near-term catalysts for price growth.

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US District Judge Paul Engelmayer has asked prosecutors and defense lawyers for detailed clarification on a series of unresolved issues ahead of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s sentencing.

This includes the possibility of the crypto entrepreneur facing an additional 40-year prison term in South Korea after serving time in the United States.

The judge issued the order on December 8, laying out multiple questions that he wants answered before the December 11 hearing.

Source: Court DocumentThe filing shows that the court is weighing how Kwon’s foreign legal exposure, previous detention, and the mechanics of international prisoner transfer programs may affect the punishment imposed in New York.

Court Seeks Clarity on Kwon’s Potential 40-Year Korean Prison TermThe judge’s first set of questions focuses on South Korea’s ongoing criminal case against Kwon.

He asked both parties whether they have any reliable information about the likely outcome of the charges he faces there, whether any agreements have been made with Korean authorities, and what sentencing ranges apply if he is convicted.

South Korean prosecutors previously said they would seek up to 40 years in prison for the same conduct that forms the basis of the US case.

The court also asked whether a Korean sentence could run concurrently or consecutively with a US sentence, a detail that could influence the final terms.

The order also seeks clarification on how to treat the nearly two years Kwon spent in custody in Montenegro. He was arrested in March 2023 while traveling under a false passport and remained detained until extradition.

The judge wants to know whether the Bureau of Prisons will credit any portion of that 21-month period toward his US term and whether the government’s recommendation of a 12-year sentence was based on the assumption that none of that time will count.

Federal prosecutors have already urged the court to impose the full 12 years permitted under Kwon’s plea agreement.

Defense Pushes Back as Prosecutors Call TerraUSD Collapse “Colossal”They described the TerraUSD collapse as “colossal in scope,” citing the broader market chain reaction that contributed to the downfall of major firms, including Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX.

Kwon pleaded guilty in August to conspiracy and wire fraud, admitting that he made false statements about TerraUSD’s stability mechanisms and concealed Jump Trading’s role in supporting the stablecoin during a 2021 depeg event.

Kwon’s lawyers have asked for a five-year term instead, arguing that the time he spent in Montenegro was served in “brutal conditions” and should weigh heavily in the court’s decision.

They also point to the likelihood that he will be extradited to South Korea after completing his US sentence, where he faces a much longer potential punishment.

The defense says that imposing the full recommended term would result in an excessively long combined period of imprisonment.

Judge Seeks DOJ Clarification on Victim Compensation and Asset ForfeitureThe judge’s order shows he is taking that possibility seriously. He asked both sides to explain whether supervised release would even matter if Kwon is likely to be removed from the United States.

He also questioned what guarantees the U.S. would have that another country would enforce the rest of Kwon’s sentence if he is transferred overseas.

Prosecutors have already said they will support a transfer request once Kwon serves half of his sentence.

But the judge noted that these transfers usually require detailed recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons before they can move forward.

The filing also points to several administrative problems tied to forfeiture and victim payments.

The judge asked the Justice Department to clarify how its remission process would decide which victims qualify for compensation from the seized assets.

This question is especially important because the losses span multiple countries, and no restitution order was requested in the case.

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dYdX governance is evaluating a proposal to make BONK an official integration partner in the protocol’s revenue-sharing program on Solana.
The plan uses a BONK-branded frontend that routes orders to the dYdX Chain, with BONK receiving 50% of the protocol’s share of trading fees.
Community feedback is open, and if no major objections arise, BONK plans to submit an on-chain vote on December 11, 2025.

Governance discussions around dYdX have taken a new turn as the community evaluates a proposal to designate BONK, described as one of the largest retail ecosystems on Solana, as an official integration partner in the decentralized exchange’s revenue-sharing program. The initiative would plug BONK’s user base into dYdX’s incentives framework, further reflecting a proposal to make BONK an official dYdX revenue-sharing partner and positioning the integration as a meaningful channel for protocol-aligned trading activity.

dYdX governance is considering a new proposal to approve @bonk_inu as an official dYdX integration partner under the Partner Revenue Share Program.

The proposal outlines a dedicated BONK-powered frontend routing orders to the dYdX Chain, with 50% of the protocol’s fee revenue… pic.twitter.com/hPTAVPrQoS

— dYdX Foundation (@dydxfoundation) December 8, 2025

BONK integration framework on Solana
At the center of the proposal is a BONK-branded trading frontend that would route orders directly to the dYdX Chain, enabling user activity to be captured through the protocol’s order router revenue system and attributable to this integration. Under the suggested terms, BONK would operate a dedicated trading frontend routed into the dYdX Chain and receive 50% of the protocol’s share of trading fees generated via that channel, formally linking BONK-sourced volume to dYdX fee distribution.

The proposal underscores BONK‘s large retail community on Solana and its capacity to drive activity across partner applications, suggesting that a BONK-branded frontend could introduce dYdX to a base of retail traders while boosting the protocol’s visibility within that network. This structure dovetails with a partner framework intended to strengthen collaboration incentives, deepen liquidity and foster community-driven growth, in line with the dYdX Q4 roadmap that enables governance-approved partners to earn a share of protocol fees.

Within this roadmap, governance-approved integrations such as the one now under consideration can participate in a defined share of protocol fees in exchange for routing order flow and cultivating user bases, effectively operationalizing the Partner Revenue Share Program referenced in the proposal. By pairing a dedicated BONK-powered frontend with dYdX‘s order router, the initiative aims to connect external retail ecosystems and the protocol’s revenue engine through clear, transparent tracking of activity and fee attribution.

Community feedback on the proposal is currently open on the dYdX governance forum, and if no major objections are raised during this discussion window, BONK plans to submit the corresponding on-chain governance vote on December 11, 2025, following public signaling from the dYdX Foundation on social media. In the meantime, the community is assessing how a BONK integration could expand dYdX’s presence on Solana while reshaping its revenue-sharing mix, using the ongoing forum process to surface support, questions and concerns.

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Fed interest rate decision on December 10 will have a significant impact on the appetite for high-risk assets like BTC
Some institutions like Strategy have been buying BTC but ETF data signals reducing confidence
On-chain metrics signal potential undervaluation, which could help trigger a rebound
As of this writing, Bitcoin price is floating around $90,500, a bit lower than the $93,500 peak we saw last week. Will it cap off 2025 with a triumphant breach above $100,000, rewarding the faithful, or succumb to pressures and close below $90,000, echoing past winters?

The Bullish Case
If Bitcoin does go above $100,000 by December 31, it will likely be because the Federal Reserve might decide to lower interest rates at its December 10-11 meeting. This could send more money into high-risk investments like Bitcoin. ETF inflows could reignite, as BlackRock’s IBIT alone netted $28.76 million on December 8 despite broader outflows of $60 million, per SoSoValue data.

Meanwhile, major institutional investors like MicroStrategy, who added 10,624 BTC last week at an average price of $90,615, are also helping. Data shows that long-term holders have increased their supply by 2% since November, meaning they’re buying more, not selling. Gate.io’s 2025 MVRV study shows that Bitcoin might be undervalued and could go up by 15-20%.

The Bearish Case
The strongest case for a sub-$90,000 close is the current bearish tilt in on-chain indicators. The MVRV (market value over realized value) Z-score, a key valuation metric, has recently flipped into “overheated territory,” while network activity has weakened, and stablecoin buying power has declined. These patterns, according to analyses, resemble the early stages of a downturn rather than a continuation of a rally.

Current observations show older supply returning to the market with soft demand, which has historically pressured the price downwards. Furthermore, if the Fed delivers a less dovish message than expected, this macro shock could trigger rapid deleveraging in the thinly traded December market, pushing the price towards key support levels below $90,000.

If spot ETFs continue to lose money, like the $60 million lost yesterday, and if regular investors start to lose confidence, Bitcoin could drop further. Reuters warns of a possible Bitcoin winter if this year sees its first annual decline. Glassnode reports that things look tense, similar to early 2022, with active addresses dropping 25% in November and profit/loss ratios going negative, which could mean people are giving up.

Bitcoin Price Prediction
Bitcoin’s technical structure is at an inflection point. Following the rejection from the $120,000+ zone, the price has been trading in a corrective phase. The coin could build some near-term upside momentum if it avoids breaking below the 10-day SMA at $90,390. The next significant barrier will be at $94,230, and a strong support at that level could see BTC retest $100,000.

The main support level is at the psychological $90,000 mark and a break below that level could send Bitcoin price lower to the $84,656-$80,537 support band.

BTCUSD daily chart on December 9, 2025 with key support and resistance levels. Created on TradingView

What specific action needs to happen to confirm a strong move towards $100,000?

The clearest sign would be if the price consistently stays above $97,000. This is where the price has struggled before, and it also breaks a downward trend. If this happens, it would cancel out the negative outlook and open the door for a move toward the $100,000 mark.

What is the MVRV Z-score, and what does it tell us now?

The MVRV Z-score compares Bitcoin’s current market value to the actual value of all Bitcoins. A high score means things might be getting too hot. Current numbers show the score is high, suggesting the price is higher than what the average coin holder paid.

How could the Federal Reserve cause Bitcoin to drop below $90,000?

If the Fed decides to hold steady on interest rate cuts, it could make Bitcoin act more like stocks, which could lead to sell-offs. Reuters notes that ETFs are seeing money leave (a loss of $60 million yesterday), which makes the problem worse. Also, fewer active Bitcoin addresses (down 25%) points to weak demand.

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Caroline Bishop
Dec 09, 2025 12:50

OP price prediction shows potential 16-31% upside to $0.37-$0.42 range over next month, with critical support at $0.29 and key resistance at $0.37 determining direction.

OP Price Prediction Summary
• OP short-term target (1 week): $0.34-$0.35 (+6-9%)
• Optimism medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.37-$0.42 range (+16-31%)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.37
• Critical support if bearish: $0.29

Recent Optimism Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest OP price prediction landscape reveals a fascinating divide among cryptocurrency analysts. MEXC News maintains the most bullish Optimism forecast, projecting targets between $0.37-$0.42 for medium-term positioning, citing early bullish momentum despite mixed market sentiment. This optimistic outlook aligns with their December 6th analysis suggesting potential 24-41% upside with critical resistance at $0.37.

However, Blockchain.News presents a contrarian view in their recent OP price prediction, targeting a more bearish $0.24 level representing a 17% downside from current levels. Their bearish technical setup contrasts sharply with the bullish consensus, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Optimism's immediate price direction.

CoinCodex offers a more conservative short-term OP price target of $0.3213, suggesting minimal 1.71% growth over the next trading session. This measured approach reflects the current consolidation phase OP is experiencing around its 20-day moving average.

OP Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Cautious Optimism
The current Optimism technical analysis reveals a market positioned at a critical juncture. OP trades at $0.32, precisely at its 20-day SMA, indicating equilibrium between buyers and sellers. The MACD histogram showing 0.0044 suggests emerging bullish momentum, though the overall MACD remains negative at -0.0194.

The RSI reading of 44.29 positions OP in neutral territory, providing room for upward movement without approaching overbought conditions. This technical setup supports a gradual recovery rather than an explosive rally. The Bollinger Bands configuration shows OP trading at 52.51% of the band width, indicating balanced positioning with slight upward bias.

Volume analysis from Binance spot trading at $4.65 million reflects moderate interest, sufficient to support gradual price appreciation but lacking the intensity for significant breakouts. The daily ATR of $0.03 suggests contained volatility, favoring range-bound trading in the near term.

Optimism Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for OP
The primary OP price target in a bullish scenario centers on the $0.37-$0.42 range, representing the convergence of multiple resistance levels and analyst projections. Breaking above the immediate resistance at $0.37 would trigger a measured move toward $0.40, with potential extension to $0.42 if momentum sustains.

This bullish Optimism forecast requires OP to reclaim its 50-day SMA at $0.37, which would signal a meaningful shift in market structure. The positive MACD histogram provides early momentum confirmation, while the neutral RSI allows substantial room for appreciation before reaching overbought levels.

Key catalysts supporting this upward trajectory include sustained volume above $5 million daily and successful defense of the $0.32 pivot point. A break above $0.35 (upper Bollinger Band) would provide technical confirmation of the bullish thesis.

Bearish Risk for Optimism
The bearish scenario for this OP price prediction focuses on the critical $0.29 support level, representing both the lower Bollinger Band and the 52-week low. A breakdown below this level could accelerate selling toward the $0.24-$0.25 range, aligning with Blockchain.News's pessimistic outlook.

The concerning factor in current Optimism technical analysis is the significant distance from the 200-day SMA at $0.60, indicating persistent long-term weakness. Should the $0.28 strong support fail to hold, OP could experience a rapid decline to test yearly lows.

Risk factors include declining trading volume below $3 million, RSI breaking below 40, and failure to reclaim the 20-day SMA on any bounce attempts.

Should You Buy OP Now? Entry Strategy
Based on current technical positioning, the buy or sell OP decision favors selective accumulation with strict risk management. Ideal entry points include $0.31-$0.32 for initial positions, with additional purchases on any dip toward $0.29.

Conservative investors should wait for a confirmed break above $0.35 before establishing positions, targeting the $0.37-$0.42 OP price target range. Aggressive traders can consider current levels with stop-losses placed below $0.29 to limit downside exposure.

Position sizing should remain conservative given mixed analyst sentiment and technical uncertainty. Risk no more than 2-3% of portfolio value on initial entries, with potential to scale positions upon successful defense of key support levels.

OP Price Prediction Conclusion
This comprehensive OP price prediction anticipates a gradual recovery toward the $0.37-$0.42 range over the next 4-6 weeks, representing a medium confidence forecast based on current technical indicators and analyst consensus. The bullish MACD histogram and neutral RSI provide fundamental support for upward movement, while the critical $0.29 support offers clear risk parameters.

Key indicators to monitor include daily volume sustaining above $4.5 million, RSI maintaining levels above 40, and successful defense of the $0.32 pivot point. Failure of the $0.29 support would invalidate the bullish Optimism forecast and suggest further downside toward $0.24.

The prediction timeline spans 4-6 weeks for initial targets, with potential extension to 8-10 weeks for full $0.42 realization. Investors should prepare for continued volatility as OP navigates between competing technical forces and mixed market sentiment.

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James Ding
Dec 09, 2025 12:57

SUI price prediction shows potential for 72% upside to $2.77 by September 2025, with immediate resistance at $1.79 crucial for bullish continuation from current $1.61 level.

Sui (SUI) is trading at a critical juncture as December 2025 unfolds, with the token consolidating around $1.61 after experiencing significant volatility throughout the year. This comprehensive SUI price prediction analyzes recent analyst forecasts, technical indicators, and market dynamics to provide actionable insights for the coming weeks and months.

SUI Price Prediction Summary
• SUI short-term target (1 week): $1.67 (+3.7%) - Testing upper Bollinger Band resistance
• Sui medium-term forecast (1 month): $1.45-$1.85 range - Consolidation phase expected

• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $1.79 (immediate resistance)
• Critical support if bearish: $1.30 (confluence of technical support levels)

Recent Sui Price Predictions from Analysts
The cryptocurrency community shows mixed sentiment in recent Sui forecast analysis, with predictions ranging from conservative to highly optimistic targets. Changelly's immediate SUI price prediction of $1.61 aligns perfectly with current levels, suggesting the market is trading within expected parameters.

PriceForecastBot presents the most aggressive SUI price prediction, targeting $3.29 by January 2026 - representing a 104% potential upside. This forecast contrasts sharply with Weex's more conservative projection of $1.3656 by December 21, which would represent a 15% decline from current levels.

The most intriguing long-term perspective comes from InvestingHaven's Sui forecast, projecting a massive $4.2 to $9.1 range for 2026. However, this prediction assumes a strong breakout above the current all-time high of $4.33, which would require significant fundamental catalysts.

CoinCodex offers a moderate SUI price target of $2.77 by September 2025, providing a balanced view that considers both technical resistance levels and market sentiment. This 72% potential upside appears realistic given Sui's technical setup and broader market conditions.

SUI Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Consolidation Break
Current Sui technical analysis reveals a token positioned for a potential breakout, though immediate momentum remains mixed. The RSI reading of 46.13 indicates neutral territory, providing room for movement in either direction without immediate overbought or oversold concerns.

The MACD histogram showing 0.0423 suggests early bullish momentum is building, though the overall MACD remains negative at -0.0799. This divergence pattern often precedes significant price movements, supporting medium-term bullish scenarios in our SUI price prediction.

Sui's position within Bollinger Bands at 0.71 indicates the token is trading in the upper portion of its recent range, though not yet at extreme levels. The upper band at $1.72 represents immediate resistance, while the lower band at $1.33 provides downside support.

Volume analysis shows $62.1 million in 24-hour Binance spot trading, indicating moderate institutional interest. For bullish continuation, SUI needs to see volume expansion above $80 million to confirm any breakout attempts above $1.79 resistance.

Sui Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for SUI
The optimistic SUI price prediction scenario targets the $2.77 level by September 2025, representing the confluence of the 50-day moving average recovery and key Fibonacci retracement levels. For this bullish case to materialize, SUI must first break above $1.79 immediate resistance with volume confirmation.

A successful break of $1.79 would open the path toward $2.72 strong resistance, where significant profit-taking likely awaits. The ultimate bullish SUI price target of $3.29 aligns with PriceForecastBot's forecast and would require sustained momentum above all major moving averages.

Technical requirements for the bull case include RSI maintaining above 50, MACD histogram continuing positive momentum, and daily closes above the 20-day EMA at $1.66. Volume expansion above $100 million would provide additional confirmation of institutional accumulation supporting higher prices.

Bearish Risk for Sui
The bearish scenario in our Sui forecast centers around a break below $1.30 support, which represents both immediate support and the lower Bollinger Band confluence. Such a breakdown could target the 52-week low region near $1.35, creating a potential 19% downside risk.

Key bearish catalysts include RSI dropping below 40, MACD histogram turning consistently negative, and volume declining below $40 million daily. A break below the 200-day SMA at $3.00 is already confirmed, indicating the longer-term trend remains challenged.

The most conservative SUI price prediction from Weex at $1.3656 represents this bearish case, though it assumes continued consolidation rather than a significant breakdown. Risk management becomes crucial if SUI fails to hold $1.50 psychological support in the coming sessions.

Should You Buy SUI Now? Entry Strategy
Based on current technical levels, the optimal entry strategy for SUI involves a tiered approach recognizing both upside potential and downside risks. For aggressive traders, current levels around $1.61 offer reasonable risk-reward, with immediate resistance at $1.72 providing a clear level for profit-taking.

Conservative investors should wait for a confirmed break above $1.79 before establishing positions, as this level represents the key inflection point for medium-term bullish continuation. Stop-loss orders should be placed below $1.50 to limit downside exposure while allowing for normal volatility.

Position sizing recommendations suggest limiting SUI exposure to 2-3% of total portfolio value given the mixed technical signals and uncertain market conditions. Dollar-cost averaging over 2-3 weeks could help mitigate entry timing risks while building a position for the anticipated Q3 2025 rally.

The buy or sell SUI decision ultimately depends on risk tolerance and investment timeline. Short-term traders might consider waiting for clearer directional signals, while long-term investors could view current levels as attractive given the potential for 70%+ upside to $2.77 targets.

SUI Price Prediction Conclusion
Our comprehensive analysis suggests SUI is positioned for a potential 72% rally to $2.77 by September 2025, though immediate consolidation between $1.45-$1.85 appears more likely in the near term. The medium confidence level reflects mixed technical signals and divergent analyst opinions.

Key indicators to monitor include the $1.79 resistance break with volume confirmation, RSI maintaining above 50, and MACD histogram sustainability. Any breakdown below $1.30 would invalidate the bullish thesis and suggest extended consolidation or further downside.

The timeline for this SUI price prediction extends through Q3 2025, allowing sufficient time for technical patterns to develop and fundamental catalysts to emerge. Investors should remain flexible and adjust positions based on evolving technical conditions while maintaining disciplined risk management throughout the process.

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Tether Investments has joined a €70 million funding round for Generative Bionics, a company spun out of the Italian Institute of Technology.

According to the announcement, the move is aimed at speeding work on humanoid robots and Physical AI systems built for industry use.

The deal brings private capital to a project that grew from two decades of university research and a large team of engineers.

Generative Bionics’ Research Roots
Based on reports, Generative Bionics draws directly from two decades of robotics work at IIT. The firm claims about sixty advanced humanoid prototypes were developed and tested during that period.

It has assembled roughly 70 engineers and AI scientists from IIT into its core technical team. That team is said to bring a combined experience of more than 600 years in physical robotics and related AI work. The company also holds exclusive licenses for key technologies created at the institute.

Tether Invests in Generative Bionics as Part of Funding Round to Advance Intelligent “Made in Italy” Humanoid Robots

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— Tether (@Tether_to) December 8, 2025

Plans For Production And Field Use
Tether’s funding will support edge AI development, industrial validation, and the first production facility. Generative Bionics is preparing initial industrial deployment programs that it expects to announce in early 2026.

Reports indicate the company intends to place robots in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, retail, and other areas where human-like machines could help with repetitive or risky tasks. The first full humanoid concept from Generative Bionics is set to appear at CES in Las Vegas.

Total crypto market cap currently at $3.05 trillion. Chart: TradingView
How This Fits Into Tether’s Broader Strategy
Tether Investments, based in El Salvador, says it uses profits and reserves to back technologies that connect digital systems with physical infrastructure.

The firm’s recent moves include funding work on brain-computer interfaces through Blackrock Neurotech and teaming up with Northern Data and Rumble to build a 20,000-GPU global compute network for open, privacy-focused AI development.

According to the announcement, the Generative Bionics deal is part of a wider push into physical systems that complement software and compute.

The investment also signals a shift by a major stablecoin-related company into long-term industrial bets. Tether presents this as a way to expand its footprint beyond financial tools and into areas that could deliver practical, real-world utility.

That said, critics will point out that robotics is capital intensive, and turning research prototypes into reliable, certified machines for everyday workplaces is difficult and slow.

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Analysts cited in the announcement estimate the humanoid robotics sector could top €200 billion by 2035 and may reach as much as €5 trillion by 2050.

Those figures show why governments, universities, and private groups are racing to commercialize advanced robots.

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The world’s leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group, has announced a key date for XRP futures traders.

On X social media, CME Group revealed a countdown to the launch of Spot-Quoted XRP futures, saying in a Dec. 8 tweet: "Just 7 days until Spot-Quoted XRP and SOL futures launch."

Spot-Quoted XRP futures are anticipated to launch on the CME Group platform on Dec. 15, pending regulatory review.

In May 2025, XRP first launched on CME Group, with the addition of XRP and Micro XRP futures. The first trade took place on May 18 and was cleared by Hidden Road, and since then, CME Group has not looked back as XRP has quickly gained traction.

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XRP CME futures reached $1 billion in open interest in just three months, becoming the fastest contract to do so and signaling increasing institutional participation for XRP.

In October, CME Group expanded support for XRP, adding options on its futures suite, allowing traders to trade options on XRP and Micro XRP futures, with daily, monthly and quarterly expiries available. The first trade for options on XRP futures took place on Oct. 12 and was executed between Wintermute and Superstate.

In a recent tweet, CME Group reported that its November notional volume reached $250 billion in crypto futures and options; XRP suite accounted for $6.9 billion.

XRP gains tractionAs reported, XRP ETFs have surpassed $1 billion in just over one month after launch. November saw a flurry of XRP ETF launches, including Canary Capital, Franklin Templeton, Bitwise and Grayscale. Amplify ETFs, which manages more than $16 billion in assets under management, also launched an XRP covered-call ETF, referred to as the first XRP-based option income ETF.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse spotted the recent XRP ETF milestone in a tweet: "<4 weeks, and XRP is now the fastest crypto Spot ETF to reach $1 billion AUM (since ETH) in the US."

Key NotesBitcoin exchange reserves have fallen to historic lows near 2.76M BTC.Long-term holders and institutions continue withdrawing BTC from exchanges.Analysts expect a possible breakout toward $100K heading into Christmas.
Bitcoin

BTC
$90 554

24h volatility:
1.3%

Market cap:
$1.81 T

Vol. 24h:
$44.74 B

is once again trading at the $90,000 range with a 2% drop in 24 hours, raising short-term concerns.

However, analysts claim that BTC is quietly entering the early stages of a supply squeeze, a setup that has historically led to massive price rallies.

Meanwhile, exchange balances have fallen, and long-term holders are accumulating as the market watches whether Bitcoin can capitalize on this tightening supply heading into the Christmas period.

Exchange reserves hit historic lows
On-chain data from CryptoQuant shows Bitcoin entering one of its lowest liquid supply phases in history. Despite the recent pullback, centralized exchanges now hold only about 2.76 million BTC.

The decline shot up through November and December, while Bitcoin continued to bleed to multi-month lows.

Traditionally, falling prices trigger higher exchange inflows as traders prepare to sell. But, the opposite has occurred this year.

BTC exchange reserve | Source: CryptoQuant

Long-term holders and institutions have been withdrawing coins into custody, reducing the amount of supply available for immediate sale. CryptoQuant analysts predict that this pattern could evolve into a full supply shock if the current pace continues.

On the other hand, Santiment data shows a massive reduction in exchange supply across the past year. Roughly 403,200 BTC have left exchanges over the period, a 2.09% drop in total circulating supply held on trading platforms.

📊 As Bitcoin's market value hovers around $90K, crypto's top market cap continues to see its supply moving away from exchanges. Over the past year, there has been:

📉 A net total of -403.2K $BTC moving off exchanges
📉 A net reduction of -2.09% of $BTC's entire supply moving… pic.twitter.com/Y0JTC880Np

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) December 8, 2025

For Bitcoin, fewer coins on exchanges reduce the probability of swift, large-scale sell-offs. Santiment said that as Bitcoin hovers near $90,000, the ongoing supply decline represents significant demand.

One year ago, exchanges held about 1.8 million BTC. Today, the figure is closer to 1.2 million, Santiment’s chart showed.

Analysts track a potential christmas breakout
Analyst Michael van de Poppe shared a chart indicating that Bitcoin continues to follow a bullish structure. If buyers hold the current range and prevent a deeper correction, price could push toward the $100,000 mark before Christmas, he said.

So far, so good. #Bitcoin is still following the bullish path.

It's all depending on the open in the U.S., if that's going to be causing the standard correction, then it's time to buy the dip.

Main thesis: we break up from here and we'll start attacking $100K pre-Christmas… pic.twitter.com/23lENQhzPd

— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) December 9, 2025

Bitcoin Vector added that the macro liquidity backdrop may be turning in Bitcoin’s favor. They point out that earlier setups with similar characteristics led to full-blown rallies, making BTC the next crypto to explode.

Last time this setup appeared, BTC delivered over 390% upside.

This time the structure is different, but we’re starting from an environment that precedes liquidity expansion.

And when liquidity turns, risk assets take the lead.https://t.co/QumOLmrHfc pic.twitter.com/U28lYN7JiM

— Bitcoin Vector (@bitcoinvector) December 8, 2025

Bitcoin hyper raises $29.2m as investors shift focus
Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) has begun to draw attention as some large Bitcoin holders turn their focus toward other emerging projects. The project’s presale has raised $29.2 million amid growing interest in networks that address long-standing limits within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Bitcoin Hyper is designed to deal with issues such as slow transaction speeds, higher fees, and the lack of built-in smart contracts. The project proposes a faster Layer 2 system that processes activity through an upgraded virtual machine before settling it on Bitcoin’s main chain.

This approach is meant to keep settlement secure while improving day-to-day performance.

Hyper token utility and presale details
The HYPER token serves several roles within the network. It is used to pay gas fees, can be staked, and provides access to certain features across the platform. These functions place the token at the center of Bitcoin Hyper’s ecosystem.

The presale price is currently set at $0.013395. The team will increase the HYPER token price in a few hours. For those who wish to participate, check out our guide on how to buy Bitcoin Hyper.

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We cannot just ignore the structural shift revealed by XRP’s on-chain and market behavior over the past month. With the start of ETF trading for XRP, the asset is transitioning into a new liquidity regime, in which abrupt increases in exchange activity are the new norm rather than an anomaly. Price structure, market depth and network metrics are already showing this shift.

XRP's shift continuesThe payment-count data, which is in the upper end of its recent one-month range, consistently demonstrates high throughput. Despite price weakness, XRP continues to process nearly a million transactions daily, indicating stable underlying demand. 

XRP/USDT Chart by TradingViewPayment volume, a much more erratic indicator, has shown regular significant spikes, particularly on Nov. 14, as well as late November and early December. These spikes, which frequently coincide with times of higher exchange volume, are indicative of spikes in high-value transfers.

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Waiting for XRP's confirmationThis is significant because institutional desks and automated arbitrageurs are a completely new class of liquidity participants introduced by ETF trading. Instead of slow organic trends, their activity tends to produce abrupt, erratic exchange flows. Exchange liquidity spikes are therefore becoming a reality for XRP, and investors should anticipate that these spikes will distort conventional metrics more frequently in the future.

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XRP is still trapped in its declining channel in terms of price. Long-term structure is still dominated by sellers, but the channel’s lower boundary holds, indicating a weakening of bearish pressure. The market’s wait-and-see attitude is highlighted by the RSI staying flat in the mid-40s, indicating neither oversold nor overbought conditions. The notion that the price is coiling for an increase in volatility is supported by the overall downward trend in volume.

When combined, these indicators suggest that the market is getting ready for more significant liquidity shocks as ETF volumes rise. ETF arbitrage, rebalancing or custodial movement are common causes of spikes in exchange holdings or payments, which should no longer be automatically interpreted as accumulation or distribution.