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SummaryNuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund offers a compelling 12.86% yield, outpacing major bond indices but faces sustainability concerns.JQC's heavy allocation to floating-rate debt exposes it to declining income as the Federal Reserve cuts rates, threatening future distributions.The fund has not covered its distribution from net investment income, with recent payouts exceeding earnings and net asset value declining.JQC trades at a 9.55% NAV discount, but with likely distribution cuts ahead, capital losses for new investors are probable.Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of Energy Profits in Dividends get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More » Nico De Pasquale Photography/DigitalVision via Getty Images

The Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund (JQC) is a closed-end fund, or CEF, that aims to provide its investors with a very high level of current income. The fund performs reasonably well for investors

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Key Takeaways MNST sustains growth by aligning innovation, pricing discipline and marketing into one cohesive strategy.MNST expands its portfolio with new flavors, formats and zero-sugar SKUs across Ultra and Juice platforms.MNST pairs smart pricing and reduced promotions with sports sponsorships and viral digital marketing.
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST - Free Report) is sustaining its strong growth momentum by tightly aligning innovation, pricing discipline and high-impact marketing into one cohesive strategy. As the energy drink category continues to expand globally, the company is not relying on a single growth lever. Instead, it is broadening its product portfolio with new flavors, formats and zero-sugar options while carefully managing pricing to protect margins. This balanced approach allows Monster Beverage to drive top-line growth without sacrificing profitability, even in an environment marked by rising input costs and competitive pressure.

Innovation remains at the core of Monster Beverage’s strategy. The company continues to refresh its lineup through successful platforms like the Ultra and Juice Monster families while introducing new SKUs that appeal to evolving consumer tastes and health preferences. Limited-time offerings and athlete-backed products, such as zero-sugar extensions, help keep the brand culturally relevant and drive repeat purchases. These launches are supported by data-driven merchandising, improved cooler placements and retail execution, ensuring that innovation translates into visible shelf presence and sustained sales growth.

At the same time, Monster Beverage is pairing innovation with smart pricing and powerful marketing. Pricing adjustments, including reduced promotional allowances, are being implemented in a way that reflects the brand’s strong value proposition and minimizes volume risk. Marketing efforts, from global sports sponsorships to viral digital campaigns, continue to reinforce Monster Beverage’s lifestyle appeal and deepen consumer engagement. Together, innovation, pricing discipline and marketing scale are enabling the company to maintain momentum and strengthen its competitive position as it moves into 2026.

MNST’s Zacks Rank & Share Price PerformanceShares of this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company have appreciated 47.3% in the past year, outperforming the Zacks Beverages - Soft Drinks industry’s rise of 8.7% and the broader Consumer Staples sector’s decline of 0.4%.

MNST Stock's One-Year Performance
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Is MNST Stock a Value Play?Monster Beverage shares are currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 34.4X, significantly above the industry’s average of 18.14X.

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Other Stocks to ConsiderThe Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO - Free Report) develops, markets and distributes coconut water products under the Vita Coco brand name in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific. COCO currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vita Coco's current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies growth of 18% and 15%, respectively, from the year-ago reported figures. Vita Coco delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 30.4%, on average.

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL - Free Report) manufactures, markets and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products worldwide. It currently sports a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy).

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Estee Lauder’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings calls for growth of 4.5% and 42.4%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers. EL delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 82.6%.

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI - Free Report) distributes natural, organic, specialty, produce and conventional grocery and non-food products in the United States and Canada. At present, United Natural flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for United Natural’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies growth of 9.7% and 22.8%, respectively, from the year-ago reported figures. UNFI delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.5%, on average.

Nike's stock surged Wednesday after CEO Elliott Hill disclosed open-market purchases — a week after Apple CEO and board member Tim Cook did the same.

Key Takeaways T-Mobile strengthens its 5G network across NYC for major holiday events.Extra capacity, mobile sites and on-site engineers ensure smooth service.Collaboration with CNN and city teams supports live streams and public safety.
T-Mobile, US, Inc. ((TMUS - Free Report) ) is focusing on its customer-focused strategy with immaculate planning to keep residents, visitors, first responders and media connected across New York City during major holiday events. From Thanksgiving parades and Christmas tree lightings to New Year’s Eve celebrations, its 5G network delivers fast, reliable service even during peak demand.

As New York becomes busier during major celebrations, T-Mobile is enhancing its network to handle the increased data usage. The company is adding an extra 5G capacity, deploying mobile sites, implementing smart, real-time traffic management across multiple network layers and placing engineers on-site to monitor and fix issues in real-time for New Year’s Eve in Times Square.

T-Mobile works closely with city agencies, event organizers and public-safety teams to ensure reliable communication and smooth operations during major events. Additionally, the company is collaborating with CNN to support mobile journalism through its SuperMobile connectivity solution, enabling reliable live digital streams during the holiday season.

Besides providing strong connectivity, T-Mobile also offers various flexible plans, clear pricing and customer-friendly perks, helping people save money during the holiday season. The company’s customer-focused approach not only keeps people connected but also strengthens its reputation, attracting more customers to its network.

How Are Competitors Performing in the Upcoming Holiday Seasons?T-Mobile faces stiff competition from AT&T Inc. ((T - Free Report) ) and Verizon Communications, Inc. ((VZ - Free Report) ). AT&T is expanding its 5G network and improving speeds to give customers smooth, reliable service for calls, streaming, payments and navigation during the holidays. AT&T offers exciting holiday deals with discounts on smartphones and special data plans, and provides offers to give customers more value during the festive season.

Verizon is boosting its network in busy areas to ensure reliable connectivity during increased holiday travel, shopping and events. During holiday seasons, Verizon makes customer-focused initiatives, including special festive offers, device promotions and increased customer support readiness to meet customer satisfaction.

TMUS’ Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesT-Mobile has lost 7.7% over the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 1.8%.

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From a valuation standpoint, T-Mobile trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 2.43, above the industry tally of 1.82.

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TMUS’ earnings estimates for 2025 have declined 2.4% to $9.88 per share over the past 60 days, while the same for 2026 have also dropped 1.6% to $11.24.

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T-Mobile currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Gauzy To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Gauzy between March 11, 2025 and November 13, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) three of the Company's French subsidiaries lacked the financial means to meet their debts as they became due; (2) as a result, it was substantially likely insolvency proceedings would be commenced; (3) as a result, it was substantially likely a potential default under the Company's existing senior secured debt facilities would be triggered; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

On November 14, 2025, before the market opened, Gauzy Ltd. shocked investors by announcing that the Commercial Court of Lyon had commenced Redressement Judiciaire—French insolvency proceedings—against three of the Company's French subsidiaries. According to Gauzy, Redressement Judiciaire is intended to preserve operations and employment while formulating a recovery plan; however, the Company further acknowledged that the initiation of these proceedings constitutes a default under its existing senior secured debt facilities and, if not cured, could trigger an event of default. Gauzy also disclosed that it would not release its third-quarter 2025 financial results on November 14 as previously scheduled due to these developments.

In response to this news, Gauzy's share price declined precipitously, falling $2.00 per share—or nearly 50%—over two trading days to close at $2.02 on November 17, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

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Grayscale filed for the first U.S. Bittensor ETF, pushing TAO above $220.
TAO must hold $220 and break $250 to target a $300 rally in January.
The filing follows Bittensor’s halving, which reduced daily TAO issuance by 50%.

Bittensor’s native token TAO jumped above the $220 level after Grayscale Investments filed for the first-ever U.S. exchange-traded fund tied to the Bittensor ecosystem, reigniting bullish sentiment across the market.

TAO gained momentum within 24 hours of the filing, as traders began speculating on a potential rally toward the $300 mark by early January 2026. The move coincided with a broader crypto market rebound, which pushed total market capitalization up 1.04% to $2.99 trillion.

Major cryptocurrencies traded firmly, with Bitcoin holding above $88,000 and Ethereum near $2,900. Altcoins including BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, and ADA also posted modest gains, improving overall market confidence and strengthening demand for emerging AI-linked tokens like TAO.

Grayscale moves to launch first Bittensor ETF
Grayscale submitted an S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to convert its Grayscale Bittensor Trust into a spot ETF under the ticker GTAO. If approved, the fund will trade on NYSE Arca, offering investors direct exposure to TAO for the first time in a regulated U.S. market.

The filing lists Coinbase Custody Trust Company and BitGo Trust Company as custodians of the underlying assets. Grayscale has not yet disclosed the ETF’s expense ratio or target launch date, and the proposal still awaits regulatory approval.

This is on the heels of the ETF application that occurred after Bittensor’s first-ever halving in mid-December, which reduced daily token mintage from 7,200 TAO to 3,600 TAO. This is expected to further impact the availability of tokens in circulation and market reactions.

In the past, the Bittensor Trust had been distributed by Grayscale to selected investors via a private placement. The company is now seeking to list its services in public markets in a move to make the services widely available and position itself as a market leader in the provision of institutional-grade cryptocurrency investment products.

TAO technical levels draw trader focus
TAO traded near $223 at the time of writing, marking a 0.63% daily increase. The price continues to consolidate above the $220 support zone, a level traders now view as critical for maintaining bullish structure.

Indicators of momentum are mixed. The RSI currently sits at 49.31-only slightly below neutral-reflecting indecision rather than overbought market conditions. The MACD indicator is remaining flat, and its bars of histogram are hovering close to zero, indicating that traders are on the sidelines waiting for a clearer directional breakout.

Indicators of momentum are mixed. The RSI currently sits at 49.31-only slightly below neutral, reflecting indecision rather than overbought market conditions. The MACD indicator is remaining flat, and its bars of histogram are hovering close to zero, indicating that traders are on the sidelines waiting for a clearer directional breakout.

On the downside, sellers could test control if TAO drops below $220. In that scenario, traders expect stronger support to form near the $200 level.

As Grayscale’s ETF filing puts Bittensor in the institutional spotlight, market participants now watch both regulatory signals and key technical levels to determine whether TAO can sustain its bullish trajectory into the new year.

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Ethereum price rose by 1.5% today and moved slightly above the important resistance level at $3,000. While the coin remains in a bear market, some popular analysts believe that it has more upside in the near term as BitMine and long-term holders start buying.

Crypto Analyst Predicts that Ethereum Price May Hit $4,000 Soon
In an X post, Cas Abbe, a popular crypto analyst, predicted that the Ethereum price will soon jump to $4,000, a 35% upside from the current level. He pointed to its technicals on the daily chart, which show that the coin remains above the ascending trendline that links the lowest swings in June, November, and December this year. 

Ethereum Price Forecast
That trendline has held steady since May, meaning that the coin may resume the uptrend in the near term. At the same time, as the chart below shows, the coin has formed a bullish divergence pattern.

A bullish divergence forms when an asset is in a downtrend. It is characterized by oscillators like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and the MACD making a series of higher lows and lower highs. In this case, the MACD has jumped and is about to flip the zero line, while the RSI is about to move above the neutral point at 50. 

The risk, however, is when the coin falls below the ascending trendline. Such a move will confirm the bearish outlook and invalidate the bullish ETH price forecast, and point to more downside. More downside may push the coin to the next psychological point at $2,500.

Ethereum Price Chart
BitMine and Long-Term Holder Accumulation Continues
One potential catalyst is that BitMine continues to accumulate and stake its coins, a sign that Tom Lee believes that the coin will bounce back eventually. Indeed, in an interview this week, he predicted that the coin will bounce back and hit over $7,000 in 2026.

Lee believes that Ethereum is an important chain that will continue gaining market share in the fast-growing real-world asset tokenization, which will have trillions in assets in the next decade.

BitMine has accumulated over 384,000 coins in the last 30 days, bringing its total holdings to over 4.1 million, which are now worth $12.2 billion. This growth makes it the biggest Ethereum holder in the industry, with SharpLink, following with 859,853 coins.

More data shows that long-term Ethereum holders have continued to accumulate Ethereum in the past few days. Addresses holding over 1,000 coins now control 70% of the supply, after they accumulated 120,000 coins since December 26. That is a sign that smart money investors are starting to buy, which may lead to more gains.

Ethereum Holders are Buying
Ethereum price will also benefit as the ETH ETF outflows start fading. Data shows that these ETFs have had $58 million worth of inflows this week. These funds shed $102 million last week, a big improvement from the premium month’s $643 million.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The most likely ETH price prediction is bullish if it remains above the ascending trendline that connects the lowest swings since May this year.

The most bullish catalysts for Ethereum are the growing accumulation by BitMine and other large investors.

Ethereum is a good coin to buy for investors with a long-term outlook because of its market share in areas like DeFi and RWA.

Wed, 31/12/2025 - 15:30

Don't be surprised if Bitcoin hits $100,000 in January, as Bollinger Bands leave room for a rebound to six figures without breaking the current trend.

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On the last trading day of 2025, Bitcoin did something that might seem boring at first but is actually a big deal: it closed the week with a gain, even though it is still far below its weekly average.

The BTC/USDT weekly candle by TradingView closed at $87,952, representing a 1.03% uptick for the year. In the headlines, that is not a big deal. In terms of pricing, it is a market that stopped bleeding, got rid of some fear and now has a big, visible target above it on the same indicator that most traders keep on screen.

BTC/USD by TradingViewThat target is the 20-week Bollinger midline at 103,397.02. With a price of $88,861, the gap to the midline is 16.35%, and $100,000 per BTC sits right inside that distance. That is why the level starts looking like a normal January reclaim if risk appetite returns and spot bids show up.

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Road to $100,000 BTCThe bands also show where the ceiling and traps are. The upper band is $127,401, so even if it dips back toward the average, there is still plenty of room before the market gets stretched this time around. The lower band is $79,392, and it lines up as the obvious place the chart will point to if the late December base fails.

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If Bitcoin can hold above the $86,806 weekly low and keep printing closes near $90,406, we will start to see the conversation turn from defense to real recovery. It will be helped by $95,000 and $100,000 acting like waypoints on the path to $103,397.

The whole plot changes as to whether buyers will defend the high $70,000s before the next leg is priced in after losing $86,806.

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If history is any guide, Bitcoin still has what it takes to be a millionaire-maker.

Bitcoin (BTC 1.07%) may be having an off year in 2025. But it has the type of historical track record that is the envy of every other cryptocurrency.

Over the past decade, Bitcoin has exploded in price and that has led to a surge in Bitcoin crypto millionaires around the globe. According to the latest Crypto Wealth report from Henley & Partners, there are now 145,100 Bitcoin millionaires in the world.

Can Bitcoin turn in an encore performance over the next decade? If so, buying Bitcoin today could set you up for life.

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Bitcoin's historical track record
Let's start with Bitcoin's amazing track record. In the period from 2012 to 2025, Bitcoin was the top-performing asset in the world in 10 of those years. And in many of those years, it wasn't even close. In 2013, for example, Bitcoin exploded in price by 5,428%. In 2017, Bitcoin skyrocketed by 1,375%.

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What's particularly eye-opening is Bitcoin's ability to grow at an exponential rate for such an extended period of time. Back in 2013, a single Bitcoin would have set you back $10. In December 2024, Bitcoin finally crossed the $100,000 price threshold. That's exponential growth at work: Bitcoin has grown from $10 to $100 to $1,000 to $10,000 and now to $100,000.

Of course, past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Just because Bitcoin grew at an exponential rate in the past doesn't mean it will do so in the future. However, there's certainly an expectation that Bitcoin will continue to be a top investment prospect for years to come.

Future price forecasts for Bitcoin
In fact, many top analysts and strategists think Bitcoin's exponential rate of growth will continue for a decade or even longer. Bitcoin bulls are already promoting the concept of the "Bitcoin supercycle." This refers to a period of time when Bitcoin could potentially go on a decade-long winning streak, propelled forward by a faster pace of institutional adoption and aggressive pro-crypto policies from the White House.

By way of contrast, Bitcoin has been a boom-or-bust asset for nearly all of its existence. Every few years, the bottom falls out of the price of Bitcoin. And this happens with alarming regularity. In 2014, 2018, and 2022, Bitcoin fell in price by 57% or more. The "Bitcoin supercycle" theory suggests that these epic price collapses are soon going to be a statistical relic from the past.

If the "Bitcoin supercycle" theory is true, then Bitcoin might be able to turn in an encore performance. Already, some investors are predicting that Bitcoin could hit a price of $1 million or higher within the next five years. So we're talking about a potential 10 times return on investment within an incredibly short period of time.

Key catalysts to watch
There are several key catalysts that could catapult Bitcoin higher. The first, of course, is institutional adoption. Simply put, Wall Street must continue to embrace Bitcoin as a unique, stand-alone asset class. Big institutional investors must continue to boost their Bitcoin portfolio allocations. And financial institutions around the world must be willing to experiment with new Bitcoin financial products, such as credit products collateralized with Bitcoin.

Moreover, innovative fintech providers must continue developing new tools and products for Bitcoin users. Bitcoin isn't going to a price of $1 million if it's solely a digital asset that you hoard. There needs to be some core use case or utility for the cryptocurrency that makes it valuable. Most likely, this use case will be related to digital payments.

Bitcoin could also get a huge boost if the U.S. government ever decides to buy Bitcoin in size for its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Right now, the government's Bitcoin holdings are limited to Bitcoin it has seized or confiscated in the past. That has limited the ability of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to provide any sort of price boost to Bitcoin in 2025.

However, the Treasury Department has suggested on multiple occasions that it might be open to the idea of new purchases of Bitcoin if they can be done in a "budget-neutral" way. In other words, if it can do so without using taxpayer funds. Several innovative ideas have already been floated, including the potential use of tariff revenue for Bitcoin purchases.

If one or more of these catalysts catch fire over the next 12 months, Bitcoin could absolutely skyrocket in price. It may take longer than many people originally thought at the start of 2025, but Bitcoin might reach the $1 million price level by 2030, making many investors rich in the process.

Ethereum has just smashed its L1 transaction record by processing 2.2 million transactions in one day, all while doing so with lower gas fees than it used to. 

Data from Etherscan has revealed the Ethereum mainnet logged about 2.2 million transactions on December 30 at gas fee levels users could only dream about even six months ago. The new transaction record surpasses the mainnet’s all-time number set in 2021. 

Ethereum sets a new record for daily transactions. Source: Etherscan
This is happening as quarterly deployments on the network have surged with a record 8.7 million smart contracts deployed in the last quarter of the year. 

Ethereum L1 has a new transaction record  
The latest achievement of the network regarding transaction count has mostly been linked to the fundamental upgrades done to its architecture, with the most recent being the Fusaka upgrade. The Fusaka upgrade happened quietly, but it increased gas limits to 33% and enabled higher throughput that did not require higher fees or allow congestion.

There was also the Pectra upgrade, which happened earlier in the year, enhancing validator performance and staking flexibility while laying the groundwork for future scalability issues. 

Other factors that may have contributed to the surge in transaction volume include increased DeFi activity, a resurgent interest in NFT marketplaces, and L2 transactions. 

High gas fees are no longer an Ethereum bottleneck 
In the past, building on Ethereum was a game of funds because almost everything you could do on the chain triggered microtransactions, which were not always micro in sum. 

It is why meme culture on the network never took off as it has on Solana, where the gas fees are almost negligible. However, that might change in the future because even as transaction volume has gone up, gas fees have gone down. 

An average transaction now costs around 17 cents, which is a far cry from the $2.15 average transaction cost six months earlier. The fee reduction has also persisted despite the increase in transactions, which dismisses the old saying that gas increases with network usage and congestion. 

As for what made this possible, that would be the protocol-level optimizations that have taken place via recent upgrades. Some of those upgrades were deliberately tailored towards enhancing gas efficiency and block space utilization, like the EIP-7702 implementation, the Blob storage efficiency, validator optimization, and state management. 

All those upgrades improved various things, and those technical improvements have translated directly into user benefits. So from now on, average transactions will cost no more than 12 cents, while complex DeFi interactions will range from $1 to $3, unlike before when they would cost $25-$50. 

Ethereum’s plans for 2026
Since the Fusaka update on the Ethereum (ETH) network was a success, developers have shifted their focus to the next major items on the roadmap. That includes more upgrades like Glamsterdam, scheduled for release in 2026, and Hegota, postponed to a later date, which are expected to play a decisive role in Ethereum’s goals of scalability, transaction costs, and censorship resistance.

The Glamsterdam update has two main features: block-level access lists and enshrined proposer-builder separation (ePBS).

Block-level access lists are considered critical, especially for complex applications like DeFi, while the ePBS mechanism aims to increase the network’s transaction capacity while lowering costs. 

Initially, a more robust anti-censorship feature was planned for Glamsterdam. However, it has been postponed to the Hegota update. Note that there is currently no clear timeline for Hegota yet, and it’s not certain which Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) will be included in this release. 

So far, only the FOCIL (Fork-Choice Inclusion Lists) feature is in the “under consideration” status. The feature aims to guarantee that every valid transaction is included in a block, but the proposal has sparked intense debate within the Ethereum developer community that has persisted throughout 2025.

Discussions regarding which features will be added in the Hegota update will begin from January 8 and is expected to have been finalized by the end of February.

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This might create a setup for XRP's next move on the market, with traders paying attention to key levels.

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XRP price is trading in a tight range of $1.82 and $1.91, even as traders position ahead into 2026. In the last 24 hours, the XRP price has not moved much, up 0.04% to $1.86 and up 0.07% weekly.

Trading volumes remain muted, down 0.7% in the last 24 hours to $1.69 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data, as traders pause to assess XRP's next big move on the markets.

The upcoming January escrow release could unlock volatility with eyes on the $2 mark in the event of a price rebound.

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XRP/USD Daily Chart, Courtesy: TradingViewAccording to crypto analyst "Steph is crypto," XRP just completed 393 days of sideways accumulation, with the same duration seen before the 2017 breakout. Back then, the price chopped, compressed and bored everyone before expanding aggressively.

"Steph is crypto" believes XRP is showing early breakout behavior despite the market not paying attention.

Two potential scenarios exist in the short term: if $1.82 support holds and XRP can reclaim the $1.88-$1.89 zone, the next test for XRP is at $1.92. A close above this level might begin a significant recovery, opening the pathway to $2.00 and then $2.08.

On the other hand, if the $1.82 support is lost, the next support lies at $1.77 and then in the $1.55 to $1.60 range.

XRP 2026 predictionStandard Chartered predicts XRP to reach $8 by the end of 2026, about a 330% increase from current levels, citing regulatory clarity as a catalyst for its price.

Geoff Kendrick, Standard Chartered's Global Head of Digital Assets Research, cites increasing institutional exposure owing to increased regulatory clarity, and Ripple and the XRP ecosystem being able to build without fear of litigation.

XRP ETFs have pulled in over $1.25 billion in investors' money since their debut in November, according to data source SoSoValue. At the same time, XRP exchange balances have fallen toward multiyear lows.

This might collectively create a setup for XRP's next move on the market, with the direction where the price trends being closely monitored.

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Wed, 31/12/2025 - 15:50

More than $1,500,000,000 in Dogecoin have been committed by traders as open interest jumps over 7%.

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Dogecoin (DOGE), the king of meme coins, has recorded a sudden 7% spike in a final optimistic push before 2025 closes. CoinGlass data shows that in the last 24 hours, open interest soared to $1.52 billion as 12.25 billion DOGE were committed to the coin’s futures market.

Dogecoin's open interest trendNotably, the spike in open interest suggests positive anticipation of a major price rebound. Generally, open interest provides insight into the demand for the meme coin. 

The current surge suggests that investors are betting on an uptick that could see the meme coin hit new levels.

This optimism, however, contrasts with reality on the meme coin market as Dogecoin has lost nearly 1% over the last 24 hours, and it is underperforming the broader crypto market. As of press time, Dogecoin was changing hands at $0.1227, which represents a 0.8% decline.

Dogecoin’s trading volume has also plunged by a significant 28.18% to $651.63 million within the same time frame. DOGE’s chart signals panic-selling among investors amid pressures from the broader crypto market.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) of the asset is at 38, signaling oversold conditions, but there is no bullish divergence yet. It is likely that the oversold condition might have sparked the spike in open interest as traders hope for an upward reversal.

Most of the traders backing Dogecoin are on the Gate exchange, with a total of $418.3 million, or 3.40 billion DOGE, committed to the asset. Other top exchanges with significant commitment include Binance, Bitget, OKX, LBank and Bybit.

Binance has a total of 19.39% of the total open interest, or $292.12 million, followed by Bitget with a distant 9.8%, or $147.72 million. OKX, LBank and Bybit managed 9.65%, 8.34% and 7.72%, respectively.

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Is Dogecoin at risk of adding zero?Dogecoin recorded a massive price plunge in 2025 as DOGE slipped by 62% in the last 365 days. 

The king of the meme coins has underperformed as it has closed in the red since September to date, leaving investors disappointed.

It is worth mentioning that DOGE was not alone, as most meme coins struggled with fluctuation. Shiba Inu (SHIB), for instance, plunged by 67.5% and even added a zero that it has not been able to shake off.

Dogecoin stands the same risk of adding an extra zero as it is now trading around a crucial support of $0.128. According to renowned market analyst Ali Martinez, if the meme coin registers intense sell pressure going forward, it could plunge to $0.09.

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Key NotesSpot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $355 million in net inflows, ending a seven-day run of withdrawals.BlackRock, Ark 21Shares, and Fidelity led inflows as investor activity picked up.Improved liquidity signals supported renewed interest across crypto ETF products.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs returned to net inflows after a long week of losses. These funds raked in $355 million as market activity picked up, and liquidity conditions showed early signs of improvement.

The inflow ended 7 straight trading days of withdrawals and slowed a trend that had weighed on sentiment through most of December.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Break Seven Day Outflow Streak
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have now reversed a seven-day outflow stretch that saw $1.12 billion leave the funds, per Farside Investors data.

The turnaround followed a period of weak prices and low trading volumes, which had pushed many investors to the sidelines.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust led the rebound with $143.75 million in inflows. The Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF followed with $109.56 million, while Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund added $78.59 million.

Bitwise recorded $13.87 million, while smaller additions came from Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust and VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF.

The recovery came after heavy selling late last week. December 26 marked the largest single day of withdrawals, with close to $276 million leaving the products.

December has remained challenging overall, with total outflows for the month reaching $744 million as traders reduced exposure during the year-end slowdown.

While prices have yet to make a strong move higher, the return of inflows suggests some investors are slowly rebuilding positions rather than exiting the market completely.

A similar trend is seen in corporate buying, with Metaplanet adding $451 million worth of Bitcoin

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in the fourth quarter, according to CEO Simon Gerovich.

Liquidity Outlook Lifts Sentiment Across Crypto Funds
Market watchers linked the shift in Spot Bitcoin ETFs flow to changes in global liquidity. In a recent post, Arthur Hayes said dollar liquidity likely reached its lowest point in November and has been improving since then.

$ liq likely bottomed in Nov and is inching higher. It’s time for crypto to pump up the jam. pic.twitter.com/XANf5xqEuo

— Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) December 31, 2025

He added that rising liquidity often supports risk assets, including digital assets.

Other market watchers pointed to rising money supply measures across major economies as a sign that financial conditions are easing.

Attention has also turned to upcoming US Treasury bill purchases, with the Federal Reserve set to inject over $8 billion into markets, adding further support.

Nevertheless, the improved tone extended beyond Bitcoin products. Spot Ethereum ETFs also ended a four-day run of outflows.

These products recorded $67.8 million in net inflows after losing more than $196 million earlier in the week. The largest Ether ETF sell-off occurred on December 23.

Meanwhile, spot XRP ETFs continued to attract steady demand, extending their inflow streak to 30 days with an additional $15 million added.

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Trump Media is stepping deeper into crypto with a new blockchain-based rewards token designed specifically for its shareholders. The publicly traded company, which trades under the DJT ticker, announced it will distribute the token to DJT stockholders in partnership with Crypto.com. The initiative marks another high-profile intersection between traditional equity markets and blockchain-driven incentives.

The announcement positions the token not as a financial instrument, but as a loyalty-style reward, carefully structured to avoid being treated as equity or a security. That distinction sits at the heart of the strategy and explains much of the language used in Trump Media’s disclosure.

A Strategic Partnership With Crypto.comThis token distribution is part of a broader and expanding relationship between Trump Media and Crypto.com. The two firms already collaborate across multiple crypto-adjacent initiatives, including crypto-linked ETFs, a predictions market platform, and custody arrangements tied to Trump Media’s Bitcoin treasury.

According to Trump Media, the rewards token may leverage Crypto.com’s Cronos blockchain, reinforcing the exchange’s role not just as a trading platform but as an infrastructure provider. While technical details remain limited, the company made it clear that further information on distribution mechanics will be released in the new year.

What the Token Is and What It Is NotTrump Media has gone out of its way to draw firm boundaries around the token’s purpose. The company emphasized that the token does not represent ownership, equity, or a claim on future profits. In practical terms, holding the token does not give shareholders any additional stake in Trump Media beyond their existing DJT shares.

Instead, the token is framed as a rewards asset. Potential use cases include benefits or discounts tied to Trump Media’s ecosystem, such as Truth Social, Truth+, and Truth Predict. The company also noted that the token may be non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash, reinforcing its positioning as a closed-loop utility rather than a tradable crypto asset.

This framing is clearly intended to avoid securities law implications while still giving shareholders something tangible beyond stock appreciation.

Leadership Signals and Regulatory PositioningTrump Media CEO Devin Nunes described the initiative as a first-of-its-kind distribution, highlighting both blockchain technology and improving regulatory clarity as key enablers. His comments suggest the company sees this token as a model for how public companies could experiment with blockchain rewards without triggering regulatory scrutiny.

That regulatory awareness is notable, especially given the increasing attention on tokenized assets and shareholder-linked crypto initiatives in the United States.

Following the announcement, DJT shares rose by just over four percent, trading around $13.09 at the time of publication. While the move was modest, it suggests investors are at least receptive to the idea, even if many details remain unresolved.

The token distribution appears designed more as a shareholder engagement strategy than a near-term revenue driver, which may explain the measured market response.

Context: Past Trump-Linked Crypto ProjectsThe announcement also arrives against a mixed backdrop for Trump-branded crypto ventures. Both the TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins, launched ahead of the presidential inauguration period, have fallen significantly from their initial highs and are now trading at record lows. That history adds an extra layer of scrutiny to any new crypto initiative tied to the Trump brand.

Trump Media, however, is clearly attempting to differentiate this effort from speculative memecoins by anchoring it to an existing shareholder base and restricting transferability.

Bitcoin Treasury and Broader Crypto AmbitionsBeyond the rewards token, Trump Media continues to build out its crypto footprint. The company’s Bitcoin treasury currently holds roughly 15,000 BTC, valued at around $1.5 billion, with custody provided by Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital.

Separately, Trump Media has already signed agreements with Crypto.com to develop and launch a suite of exchange-traded funds under the Truth.Fi brand, alongside a prediction markets platform. Taken together, these initiatives signal a long-term strategy that treats crypto not as a one-off experiment, but as a core pillar of the company’s financial and product roadmap.

What This Really MeansAt its core, this move is less about launching another token and more about testing how public companies can reward shareholders using blockchain rails without crossing regulatory lines. If executed cleanly, it could become a template for loyalty-style token distributions in public markets.

Whether the token ultimately delivers meaningful value to DJT shareholders will depend on how compelling the associated benefits turn out to be. For now, Trump Media has made its intentions clear: this is a rewards experiment, not equity by another name.

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Solana price action is against short sellers, as these traders have suffered more while SOL's liquidation imbalance tops 19,138%.

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Solana (SOL), the seventh-ranked cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has flipped against short-position traders in the last 60 minutes. The coin has climbed by over 1.5% in the last 24 hours, aligning with its weekly gain of 3.5% in a rebound move.

Short sellers wiped out as Solana liquidation imbalance surgesAccording to CoinGlass data, traders betting short on Solana were wiped out of $300,110 within the last hour as the coin recorded a spike in price. These short-position traders might have considered Solana’s previous downward fluctuations to go bearish on the asset.

However, in a surprise move, Solana has managed to stay above critical moving averages, and with a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 44.39, SOL still has more upside before it slips into overbought territory. Within the last 24 hours, Solana jumped from $123.50 to a daily peak of $126.57 before a slight correction.

As of press time, Solana was changing hands at $126.01, which represents a 1.63% increase within the time frame. Trading volume has also recorded a significant increase of 12.47% to $3.13 billion, showing serious engagement by market participants.

The renewed interest from investors and traders alike might have triggered the upward momentum for Solana. If this is sustained, SOL could break above the $130 resistance in a final bullish push to close 2025 on a high.

In order for that to happen, it means short-term traders will stay off profit-taking. Notably, profit-taking has contributed to most of Solana’s volatility in the recent past.

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This indication is clear from the volume of traders who were bearish on the asset. Bullish traders were relatively fewer and suffered a mild loss of $1,560 as the price briefly soared above their projections. The next 12 hours and traders’ sentiments would determine how Solana closes out 2025.

Can Solana break $130 resistance before 2025 ends?As U.Today reported, Solana lost about 35% of its price value in the last year. This contrasts with 2023 and 2024, when it recorded gains of 919% and 85.68%, respectively. The year was marked by fluctuations as SOL kicked it off on a bullish note, hitting $295 in the first month.

The asset experienced volatility and slipped to a low of $96.59 in April. Solana is having a bearish fourth quarter, and the current price movement is still 57.11% away from the all-time high (ATH) of $294.33 it set in January 2025.

Regardless, if Solana finishes the year on a bullish note, it stands a better chance of continuing on the same trajectory in 2026.

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Bitcoin Price Prediction
Bitcoin is trading sideways near $88,700 on 31 December 2025, as fading momentum meets steady institutional demand. With spot Bitcoin ETF assets holding above $116 billion, traders are watching whether renewed inflows can break the current consolidation and define the first move of 2026.

Why Is Bitcoin Trading Sideways Near $88,700 Today?Bitcoin is wrapping up 2025 in a bit of a holding pattern, hovering around $88,700 after a wild final quarter that just couldn’t seem to build on any momentum. BTC has stabilised around $1.77 trillion, and the 24 hour trading volume has ticked back up to about $33.9 billion, a sign that people are still participating, just with a bit more caution.

Looking at the price action over the past couple of weeks, you can tell that buyers are determined to hold onto the $87,900-$88,000 zone. On the other side, the momentum just isn’t there to push any higher than $90,000. As a result, the market is stuck in a pretty narrow range as the year comes to an end.

Can Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Restart BTC Momentum in 2026?The spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to play a significant role in supporting the market. According to the data from CoinGlass, the total amount of new money flowing in is now at around 612,000 BTC, with total assets now sitting at a pretty impressive $116.5 billion.

Bitcoin Spot ETF – Source: CoinGlassTrading volume on December 31 was pretty flat, but $4.21 billion is no small amount – it suggests that institutions are still interested, even if they’re not quite as excited about it as they used to be.

Bitcoin Spot ETF – Source: CoinGlassThis matters because ETF demand has shifted Bitcoin’s behavior. Instead of sharp drawdowns, pullbacks are increasingly met with absorption. Even during periods of muted inflows, BTC has struggled to break below medium-term support, reinforcing the idea that institutional capital is smoothing volatility.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Technical Standpoint, it Looks Like a Wait-and-See SituationLooking at the technical analysis, the Bitcoin price prediction appears neutral, as BTC is still stuck in a symmetrical triangle, with the highs and lows bouncing between $92,200 and $87,700. The 50-day and 100-day EMAs on the 2-hour chart are stuck right on top of each other, indicating that market participants are completely unsure about what’s going on. Meanwhile, the price keeps bouncing around the $88,000 pivot zone.

Bitcoin Price Chart – Source: TradingviewThe momentum indicators also suggest that Bitcoin is in a consolidation phase rather than a full-on crash. At the same time, the RSI is hovering around 50, neither overbought nor oversold, which says that the market is in a state of equilibrium.

Lastly, the candlestick patterns, such as spinning tops and long wicks all over the place, mean that there is definitely two-way trade going on.

BTC Price Outlook: Breakout or Extended Consolidation Ahead?If we break above $90,000, the next stop is probably around $92,200, then $94,000. But if we can’t hold $87,700, the next stop could be $86,700 – although it’s worth noting that the ETFs are absorbing some of that downward pressure.

In this kind of environment, it’s hard to see Bitcoin as anything other than a market quietly building up a bit of tension.

As we head into 2026, the fact that people are still buying up ETFs, the reduced supply of coins on the market, and the liquidity suggest that this consolidation phase is probably a prelude to something more, rather than the end of the road.

PEPENODE: A Mine-to-Earn Meme Coin Nearing Presale ClosePEPENODE is gaining momentum as a next-generation meme coin that blends viral culture with interactive gameplay. With over $2.48 mn raised and the presale approaching its cap, interest is building fast as the countdown enters its final stretch.

What makes PEPENODE stand out is its mine-to-earn virtual ecosystem. Instead of passive holding, users can build digital server rooms using Miner Nodes and facilities, earning simulated rewards through a visual dashboard. The concept brings gamification and competition into the meme coin space, giving holders something to do before launch.

The project also offers presale staking, allowing early participants to earn boosted rewards ahead of the token generation event. Leaderboards and bonus incentives are planned post-launch to keep engagement high.

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Bitcoin is flashing bearish signals as its market capitalization slips into a zone associated with aggressive downside.

According to Aphractal CEO João Wedson, Bitcoin’s current market cap suggests mounting risk, with further declines over the coming weeks potentially triggering a broader capitulation event.

Wedson warns that bullish participants may need to act decisively to prevent sentiment from deteriorating further.

Structural shifts in derivatives activity reinforce this caution. Data from perpetual futures markets show a sharp contraction in Bitcoin trading across exchanges.

Moreso, Aphractal revealed that between August and November, Bitcoin recorded the most intense period of leveraged trading in its history, with as many as 19 exchanges posting daily volumes of up to 80 million trades. That activity has since collapsed.

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Now, the seven-day average is near 13 million trades, reflecting a dramatic pullback in leverage and speculative participation.

Meanwhile, ETH also experienced a surge in trading activity earlier in 2025, though recent figures are elevated.

This shift emerged after the major liquidation event in October, which has made market participants significantly more cautious toward Bitcoin and leverage overall.

The fallout is evident in what analysts describe as the largest open interest drawdown in Bitcoin’s history, signalling a prolonged reset phase before institutional and whale interest fully returns.

That said, CoinMarketCap data shows Bitcoin slipped 0.55% over the past 24 hours to around $87,405, underperforming the broader crypto market.

ETF outflows in the hundreds of millions weekly, miner selling pressure, and bearish technical structures continue to weigh on near-term performance, even as mining difficulty reaches record highs ahead of the 2026 halving.

Despite the gloomy short-term outlook, longer-term optimism is intact. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan argues that structural forces now outweigh the traditional four-year cycle, which he considers effectively obsolete.

Hougan expects steady, lower-volatility gains rather than explosive rallies, emphasising that institutional adoption is still in its early stages.

With major wire houses only recently approving Bitcoin products and allocation decisions moving slowly, the Bitwise CIO believes these gradual inflows could support a higher market next year.

Asset management firm Cantor describes 2025 as a pivotal year for crypto regulation, institutional adoption and innovation, even as the market enters its first meaningful downturn since 2022.

What Happened: Cantor said in its 2026 outlook that despite stronger fundamentals and improving policy clarity, fears surrounding Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) four-year cycle and a tougher macroeconomic backdrop are weighing on prices.

The firm said current conditions resemble the early stages of a crypto winter.

Bitcoin remains structurally bullish over the long term, but Cantor expects short-term pressure to persist. If historical patterns hold, the downturn may still be in its early phase, leaving room for further weakness.

Key themes highlighted include:

Stablecoin supply grew more than 50% in 2025, though Cantor expects growth to slow in 2026 rather than reverse.
Tokenized real-world assets remain one of the strongest secular growth stories. After expanding from $5.9 billion to $18.5 billion in 2025, Cantor expects the sector to surpass $50 billion in 2026.
Prediction markets are emerging as a major growth area, with volumes nearly tripling year over year, driven largely by sports betting adoption.
Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) ecosystem activity is expected to support valuations even during a downturn. Cantor noted ETH's dominance in stablecoins, tokenization and layer-2 networks, viewing rising on-chain activity as similar to earnings growth.
Global crypto mergers and acquisitions hit a record $8.6 billion in 2025, up sharply from $2.17 billion in 2024.

Cantor attributed the surge to a more pro-crypto regulatory stance under the Trump administration and increasing policy clarity in the U.S.

Also Read: Crypto Momentum Stalled In Q4, But The Next Quarter Will Be Better: Grayscalev

Why It Matters: Cantor expects the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to pass in 2026, creating clearer distinctions between securities and commodities and reducing enforcement-driven uncertainty.

The firm said this could accelerate institutional participation, real-world asset adoption and convergence between centralized and decentralized markets.

However, Cantor expects digital asset treasury accumulation to slow significantly in 2026 as valuation premiums compress and sentiment remain cautious.

Rather than aggressive token accumulation, DATs are likely to prioritize buybacks, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic ecosystem investments until bullish sentiment returns.

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Since June, more than 10,000 ETH in total yield has been generated, worth roughly $30 million at current prices.
This steady flow of returns is often described as an Ethereum treasury flywheel. In this system, assets earn yield, the yield strengthens the treasury, and a larger treasury generates even more value. Recent results from SharpLink help make this idea concrete.

How the Ethereum Treasury Flywheel Works
At its core, the treasury flywheel is about putting ETH to work in a controlled and transparent way. Instead of simply holding Ethereum on a balance sheet, organizations deploy ETH into yield strategies such as staking or liquidity provisioning. Staking means locking ETH to help secure the network and earn rewards in return. These rewards then flow back into the treasury, increasing the total ETH held.

Since June, this approach has produced over 10,000 ETH in yield across participating strategies. To put that in perspective, at an ETH price near $3,000, that equals about $30 million in value. This is not a one time event but a recurring process. Each cycle strengthens the treasury and increases its earning power.

We generated 518 ETH in staking rewards last week.

At current ETH prices that amounts to $1.5M+ of value generated for shareholders.

Nearly 100% staked since day 1. pic.twitter.com/KWyHzbovFa

— SharpLink (SBET) (@SharpLink) December 30, 2025

Last week alone, SharpLink generated 518 ETH in yield. At current prices, that is more than $1.5 million in value earned in a single week. For beginners, this is similar to earning interest on savings, but instead of dollars in a bank account, the asset is Ethereum and the returns come from securing and supporting the blockchain network.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies, a Bitcoin and Ethereum network company focused on long term crypto accumulation, announced that its combined crypto, cash, and “moonshots” holdings now total $13.2 billion. As of December 28 at 6:00 pm ET, the company held 4,110,525 ETH valued at $2,948 per ETH, 192 Bitcoin, a $23 million stake in Eightco Holdings, and $1.0 billion in cash.

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BitMine provided its latest holdings update for Dec 29th, 2025:

$13.2 billion in total crypto + “moonshots”:

– 4,110,525 ETH at $2,948 per ETH (@coinbase)

– 193 Bitcoin (BTC)

– $23 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“moonshots”) and

– total cash of $1.0…

— Bitmine (NYSE-BMNR) $ETH (@BitMNR) December 29, 2025

Bitmine’s Ethereum position represents roughly 3.41% of total ETH supply, underscoring its scale as one of the largest holders in the market. Chairman Tom Lee of Fundstrat noted that Bitmine added 44,463 ETH in the past week alone, making it the largest source of fresh ETH buying globally, while taking advantage of year end tax loss selling pressure that typically weighs on crypto markets in late December.

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As the year comes to a close, the Solana (SOL) ecosystem has recapped the key milestones reached in 2025. Meanwhile, SOL price is staging a late recovery, gaining nearly 3% in the last 24 hours.

2025: A Terrific Year For Solana
Solana’s official X account has described “2025 as a banger” in a year that saw the network attract major institutional interest. The team shared a three-minute video on X, chronicling the high points of 2025, including key partnerships with global financial service providers and network upgrades.

Right off the bat, the video highlighted Western Union’s partnership with Solana to launch a stablecoin for global payments. Amid the flurry of institutional partnerships, the team underscored CME Group’s decision to launch spot-quoted SOL futures.

Back in May, enterprise blockchain firm R3 announced a collaboration with the Solana Foundation to link its permissioned Corda platform with the permissionless Solana blockchain. In one market-moving announcement, BlackRock confirmed the expansion of its tokenized money market fund BUIDL to Solana, a watershed moment for the fledgling blockchain.

Continuing the streak of institutional interest, JPMorgan arranged for US commercial paper issuance on Solana to wrap up a stellar year for the network. All year long, an avalanche of corporate treasuries jostled to scoop sizable amounts of SOL with DeFi Development Corp and Upexi leading the way.

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On the regulatory front, the Solana Policy Institute notched impressive milestones throughout 2025. The year marked the expansion of the Solana Economic Zone to Kazakhstan, the first in Central Asia, with the team seeking out new frontiers.

In line with the expansionist policy, the team hosted several Solana Apex events in 2025 to onboard new users. A wildly successful Accelerate event and the launch of Solana Spaces on Wall Street added steam to its aggressive expansionist goals.

Amid the recap, SOL price has indicated flashes of brilliance over the last day. CoinMarketCap data indicates that SOL is trading at $126.17, up nearly 3% from an intra-day low of $123.

SOL ETF inflows on December 30 spiked to $5.2 million after a lengthy decline. While it pales in comparison to Bitcoin and Ethereum, the surge suggests that institutional investors are rotating into undervalued altcoins.

Last week, an analyst described SOL as oversold, hinting at a near-term rally for the asset. Despite the uptick in SOL price, the asset has fallen by 57.13% from its all-time high of $294 that it set in early 2025.

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DJT shares rose about 3% in premarket trading after a digital asset update from Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. The company outlined plans to distribute digital tokens to shareholders. The disclosure placed blockchain activity at the center of its latest corporate move.

Trump Media Details Token Partnership, Allocation, and Limits
According to a recent press release, the token program will be conducted in conjunction with Crypto.com. Distribution of the coin will take place on Cronos blockchain technology. The company said the choice was made due to speed and interoperability.

The company plans to airdrop non-transferable digital tokens to eligible shareholders. The platform expects each ultimate beneficial owner holding whole DJT shares to receive one digital token per share. The company will use record dates to determine eligibility. It has not yet announced those dates.

The platfom said it would be possible for token holders to receive occasional rewards. Those could involve incentives or discounts for Trump Media platforms. Next up in the Trump universe are Truth Social, Truth+ and Truth Predict.

Bitcoin treasury firm Trump Media emphasized the tokens will not function as securities. The token does not represent ownership, profit sharing, or value tied to managerial efforts. The company also said that the tokens may not be transferable and would be non-redeemable for cash.

Token Plan Fits Broader Push Into Digital Assets and ETFs
However, the company will also have full control of the initiative. The company added that it may amend, suspend or terminate the distribution at any time. 

Trump Media spans the social media, streaming and financial technology sectors. The token project integrates a cryptocurrency to its network as well. Now investors are waiting for more detail around execution and timing.

The token rollout is part of company’s larger move into digital assets and financial markets. The move is in line with the company’s mission to expand presence over blockchain and contactual finance. Trump Media, alongside Yorkville America, has launched five Truth Social ETFs on the NYSE. The funds invest in U.S. defense, innovation, energy security, real estate and consumer brands.

The move represents Trump Media's latest partnership with Crypto.com, including a series of crypto-related ETFs and a predictions market.

Trump Media to distribute new digital tokens to DJT shareholdersThe Truth Social parent said it will issue a new digital token on Crypto.com’s Cronos blockchain, with shares and crypto prices rising following the announcement.Updated Dec 31, 2025, 3:09 p.m. Published Dec 31, 2025, 2:56 p.m.

Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT), the company behind Truth Social, said Wednesday it plans to distribute a new digital token to shareholders through a deal with Crypto.com.

The token will be issued using Crypto.com’s Cronos blockchain. Trump Media said in a press release that once the program launches, each shareholder would receive one token for every whole share of DJT held.

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Token holders may also periodically receive rewards throughout the year, including potential benefits or discounts tied to Trump Media’s products, such as Truth Social, the Truth+ streaming service and Truth Predict, the company said.

U.S. president Donald Trump is the majority owner of Trump Media and Technology and has spoken favorable about the crypto industry in 2025, stating in November that he wants the U.S. to become a "bitcoin superpower."

“We look forward to utilizing Crypto.com’s blockchain technology and improving regulatory clarity to implement this first-of-its-kind token distribution, reward Trump Media shareholders, and promote fair and transparent markets,” CEO and chairman Devin Nunes said in a statement.

Shares of Trump Media rose in pre-market trading, with DJT up to $12.97, a gain of 3.18%. Crypto.com’s native token, CRO, initially jumped 3.8% following the announcement before giving back some of those gains.

Trump Media said additional details about the token distribution are expected to be announced in the new year.

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KuCoin captured a record share of centralised exchange volume in 2025, with more than $1.25tn traded as its volumes grew faster than the wider crypto market.

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KuCoin recorded over $1.25 trillion in total trading volume in 2025, equivalent to an average of roughly $114 billion per month, marking its strongest year on record.This performance translated into an all-time high share of centralised exchange volume, as KuCoin’s activity expanded faster than aggregate CEX volumes, which slowed during periods of lower market volatility.Spot and derivatives volumes were evenly split, each exceeding $500 billion for the year, signalling broad-based usage rather than reliance on a single product line.Altcoins accounted for the majority of trading activity, reinforcing KuCoin’s role as a primary liquidity venue beyond BTC and ETH at a time when majors saw more muted turnover.Even as overall crypto volumes softened mid-year, KuCoin maintained elevated baseline activity, indicating structurally higher user engagement rather than short-lived volume spikes.View Full Report

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A massive crypto position opened by a high-net-worth holder has traders debating whether a short, sharp bounce is coming — or if the market is setting up for more pain. According to on-chain trackers, an $11 billion Bitcoin whale recently sold assets and placed nearly three quarters of a billion dollars on bets for higher prices in Bitcoin, Ether and Solana.

Whale Opens Massive Longs
Based on reports by Lookonchain, the wallet sold about $330 million worth of Ether before opening three leveraged long positions totaling $748 million. The single biggest position is a $598 million long on Ether opened at $3,147 with a liquidation trigger under $2,143.

The same reports list entry prices near BTC $87,883 and SOL $124.43 for the other parts of the bet. At the time of the trades, Ether was trading around $2,975. The whale is carrying close to $50 million in unrealized losses on those leveraged bets, according to the on-chain data.

BREAKING!

The #BitcoinOG(1011short) with a massive $749M long position in $BTC, $ETH, and $SOL, just deposited 112,894 $ETH($332M) into #Binance again.https://t.co/rM9dXV3Ln4https://t.co/Fsi6okD47f pic.twitter.com/qVlZ4c6Htx

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 30, 2025

Smart Money Still Cautious
Reports have disclosed that other whale addresses also piled into spot Ether around the same window. One thread of transactions shows about $5B of Bitcoin moved into Ether holdings since August, with an earlier swap that saw $2.59B of BTC exchanged for $2.2 billion in spot ETH and a $577M perpetual long.

In one burst of activity, nine large addresses added a combined $456 million in ETH within a day. Nansen data shows 19 wallets collecting a total of 7.43 million spot ETH in recent weeks.

Nansen’s data tells a very different story. Based on figures from the analytics firm, high-performing traders reduced their bullish Ether positions by $6.5 million in a single day and are now holding net short positions of $121 million on ETH.

The same group is also betting lower on Bitcoin, with $192 million in short exposure, and on Solana, totaling $74 million. While large holders buying on the spot market can push prices higher in the short run, experienced traders appear to be bracing for further weakness rather than a sustained move up.

Total crypto market cap currently at $2.97 trillion. Chart: TradingView
Year-End Rally Failed As Liquidity Thinned
Bitcoin and Ether ended December without the expected year-end rally, highlighting the fragility of crypto markets when liquidity is low and risk appetite declines. Repeated attempts by Bitcoin to reclaim key levels were unsuccessful, and the quarter closed with negative performance while precious metals such as gold posted gains.

The market is now watching whether the alpha crypto can hold support into the new year; the failed rally may mean a deeper reset is needed before a sustained recovery.

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Owing to its mobile mining model and millions of users, Pi Network continues to attract attention. However, Pi Coin’s price has struggled since the early excitement faded. As we approach January 2026, investors seek answers.

This Pi Network price prediction breaks down Pi’s current price, short-term outlook, and the main factors that could shape its future.

Summary

Pi Coin is trading around $0.2026 as of December 30, 2025, down nearly 18% over the past month and over 93% below its all-time high.
Key factors shaping Pi’s future include the January 2026 token unlock (134 million tokens), exchange listings, real-world use cases, and regulatory developments.
Short-term forecasts are mixed: CoinCodex predicts a drop to $0.1519, DigitalCoinPrice expects around $0.20 with a 2026 range of $0.39–$0.49, and WalletInvestor sees $0.180–$0.195 through mid-January.

Current market performance of Pi Coin
Trading at roughly $0.2026 as of December 30, 2025, Pi Coin (PI) has seen little short-term movement. A modest 0.26% weekly increase hasn’t offset the nearly 18% monthly decline, and the price remains more than 93% below its all-time high.

PI 1-day chart, December 2025 | Source: crypto.news
Locked coins and weak liquidity due to missing top-tier listings continue to pressure the market.

Key drivers that will shape Pi’s future value
Pi’s price direction will depend on a few major developments. The most immediate is the token unlock scheduled for January 2026, which will release 134 million tokens valued at more than $27 million. A surge in supply could lead to selling pressure if buyers don’t step in.

Exchange listings are another major driver. Limited access to top-tier platforms keeps liquidity low, while a strong listing could dramatically improve the Pi outlook.

Long-term growth depends on real-world use cases and supportive regulation, particularly in large markets such as the U.S., India, and Europe.

Forecasts for Pi’s short-term price remain uncertain, with analysts offering mixed views.

CoinCodex warns of additional downside, projecting a 25.06% decline to around $0.1519 by late January 2026.

Meanwhile, DigitalCoinPrice provides a more neutral Pi Coin price forecast, placing Pi near $0.20 in January and forecasting a $0.39–$0.49 range for 2026.

WalletInvestor remains conservative, predicting that Pi will trade between $0.180 and $0.195 through mid-January.

Conclusion
The Pi Network price prediction for January 2026 remains uncertain. Near-term outlooks are cautious, but the broader Pi forecast will depend on what actually gets built. Managing token releases, expanding real-world use cases, securing major listings, and navigating regulations will determine whether Pi can move past its sharp decline (it’s down about 77% for the year).

Source: CoinGecko