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Reeds, Inc.

NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reed’s, Inc. (NYSE American: REED) (“Reed’s” or the “Company”), owner of the nation’s leading portfolio of handcrafted, natural ginger beverages, today announced the appointment of Neal Cohane as Chief Operating Officer, effective January 5, 2026.

Mr. Cohane brings decades of leadership experience across the beverage industry and a proven track record of building high-performing commercial organizations, scaling national distribution, and driving sustainable growth for consumer brands. Most recently, he served as Chief Sales Officer at Eastroc Beverages and previously founded Rootstock Brands, Inc., where he advised beverage companies on go-to-market strategy and execution. Mr. Cohane is well known to Reed’s, having previously served as the Company’s Chief Sales Officer for more than 15 years, playing a central role in expanding the brand’s footprint and strengthening key retail and distributor relationships. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, SoBe and The Coca-Cola Company. Mr. Cohane holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Merrimack College.

“Neal’s deep understanding of Reed’s, combined with his extensive experience scaling beverage brands, makes him uniquely qualified to lead our operations as we enter our next phase of growth,” said Cyril Wallace, Chief Executive Officer of Reed’s. “We are excited to welcome Neal back to the executive team and confident that his leadership will help drive operational excellence and long-term value for our shareholders.”

Mr. Cohane added, “I’m extremely enthusiastic to be returning to Reed’s in a new capacity as Chief Operating Officer and embrace the opportunity to lead the Company’s sales, marketing, and operations functions. Our primary objectives will be securing new channels of business, expanding distribution through new doors, increasing velocity across all existing channels, and deepening our distributor and retail partnerships. Strengthening these relationships will be a top priority in 2026 and beyond.”

About Reed’s, Inc.

Reed’s is an innovative company and category leader that provides the world with high quality, premium and better-for-you beverages. Established in 1989, Reed's is a leader in craft beverages under the Reed’s®, Virgil’s® and Flying Cauldron® brand names. The Company’s beverages are now sold in over 32,000 stores nationwide.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #assetmanagement--Northern Trust Corporation will webcast its fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call live at 8:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

TLDR

The Coinbase CEO claims Bitcoin fosters fiscal discipline by introducing real monetary competition.
US debt interest payments exceeded $1 trillion in 2025, surpassing the national defense budget.
Figures like Cynthia Lummis and Michael Saylor support the idea of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.

Traditionally, cryptocurrencies have been known as the “fiat killer,” but this narrative is seemingly shifting. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently defended the relationship between Bitcoin and the US dollar, stating that it is actually a case of mutual strengthening.

According to the executive, the pioneer cryptocurrency acts as an external check on US fiscal behavior, forcing policymakers to manage budgets more responsibly to maintain global confidence.

Bitcoin is good for USD.

It creates competition in a way that’s healthy for the dollar, which helps to provide a check and balance against high inflation and deficit spending. pic.twitter.com/iHjQCJVqCb

— Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) December 28, 2025

This shift in the landscape suggests that Bitcoin does not thrive solely on the weakness of the traditional financial system. On the contrary, in an environment of growing deficits, the existence of an alternative monetary system generates necessary accountability during periods of inflation.

Armstrong maintains that the greenback’s reserve currency status depends on aligning inflation with economic growth, and that Bitcoin and the US dollar can work together to achieve that stability.

Bitcoin as a Tool for Fiscal Pressure and Transparency
Current figures support the sector’s concerns. This year, US national debt interest payments reached record levels, even surpassing the national defense budget. Given this scenario, the executive suggests that modern financial infrastructure, integrated with digital assets, is capable of drastically improving transparency on government balance sheets.

This stance aligns with the efforts of Senator Cynthia Lummis, who promotes a strategic Bitcoin reserve to bolster national solvency. Similarly, leaders like Michael Saylor argue that digital capital reinforces sovereign balance sheets rather than eroding them. The industry has moved away from presenting itself as a disruptive rival to showing itself as a vital complement.

Ultimately, the future of Bitcoin and the US dollar appears linked to technological innovation and the ability of regulators to allow monetary competition to drive a necessary reform in public finance.

Short-term derivatives traders have maintained long positions in several altcoins as of late December. However, without strict stop-loss plans, these positions could face liquidation risks as early as January.

Which altcoins are at risk, and why could they cause major liquidation losses? The following analysis explains the details.

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1. Solana (SOL)Solana’s 7-day liquidation map shows a severe imbalance. Cumulative long liquidations significantly outweigh short liquidations.

Long traders have reasonable grounds to hold SOL positions at this stage.

A BeInCrypto report notes that January has historically been a strong month for SOL’s price performance. In addition, a bullish RSI divergence has confirmed expectations of a potential recovery.

SOL Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: CoinglassLong traders may achieve unrealized profits in the coming days. However, without profit-taking plans, these long positions could become vulnerable.

Data from SoSoValue shows that SOL ETFs just recorded their weakest weekly inflow since launch. Net inflows last week reached only $13.14 million. This figure dropped more than 93% from nearly $200 million during the launch week.

Total SOL Spot ETF Net Inflow. Source: SoSoValueAlthough no week has recorded negative net flows so far, this sharp decline strongly signals weakening ETF demand for SOL. This trend could pressure SOL’s price in early January.

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As a result, long positions require caution. If SOL falls to $110, cumulative long liquidations could exceed $880 million.

2. Zcash (ZEC)Similar to SOL, ZEC’s liquidation map shows traders heavily allocating capital and leverage to long positions.

ZEC locked in Shielded Pools increased again in late December. ZEC’s price also rebounded strongly during the month, rising from around $300 to above $500. These factors support the case for holding long positions.

ZEC Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: CoinglassSponsored

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However, risks may emerge from traders acting too aggressively. After a December rally exceeding 70%, ZEC could correct from a technical perspective. A pullback to retest former resistance as support would be a normal price behavior.

Profit-taking by early December buyers could drive this correction. Such selling pressure poses a risk of liquidation for long positions.

Additionally, a recent BeInCrypto report suggests that ZEC whales are reducing their exposure. This behavior reflects growing caution after the sharp recovery.

If ZEC drops to the $466 zone in early January, long-position liquidations could surpass $78 million.

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3. Chainlink (LINK)Many traders appear confident that LINK will soon recover from the current $12 level. They have committed significant capital and leverage to long positions.

“LINK is holding its demand zone and beginning to stabilize. As long as this support holds, price has room to push toward $13.5, $14, and $15. A break below $11.5 would invalidate this setup and signal downside risk,” CryptoPulse commented.

LINK Exchange Liquidation Map. Source: CoinglassOne critical signal deserves attention. LINK reserves on Binance increased throughout December.

Chainlink Binance Reserve. Source: CryptoQuantCryptoQuant data shows that Binance’s 7-day average LINK reserves ended a two-month downtrend. The trend has started to reverse upward.

This shift suggests that LINK holders may be preparing to sell whenever prices show signs of recovery. The liquidation map indicates that if LINK falls to $11, cumulative long liquidations could reach approximately $40 million.

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Posted: December 30, 2025

XRP posted a 1.38% gain in the past 24 hours, but was still down 0.85% over the past week, according to CoinMarketCap data. This reflected a lack of a short-term trend for the altcoin recently.

The longer-term trend was bearish.

A recent AMBCrypto report showed that long-term holders were taking profits and that Spot ETF flows were drying up.

What explains the past 24 hours’ Ripple [XRP] price bounce, then? The most likely candidate is the Bitcoin [BTC] bounce back above the $90k psychological resistance, as pro-crypto lawyer Bill Morgan commented.

Examining the chances of a bullish trend change

Source: XRP/USDT on TradingView

The moving averages made a bearish crossover in October to reflect a shift in the 1-day timeframe’s trend. From August to late-September, the $2.70-$2.75 support zone had been defended by the XRP buyers.

This level gave way during the 10/10 crash, and XRP has been in a downtrend since. The lower highs since November were marked to highlight the bearish price structure.

The $1.90 and $1.61 levels were weekly supports from June and April. The price slipped below $1.90 in recent days and was fighting to reclaim it as support.

Even if the bulls succeed, the swing trader bias should remain bearish. This was due to the structure and the OBV’s inability to make new highs, another indication of weak demand.

The less likely scenario – A bullish XRP breakout
An XRP move past the $2-$2.05 supply zone, alongside a strong bullish breakout for Bitcoin past $94.5k, would signal a potential XRP uptrend.

This scenario is less likely due to the lack of demand for BTC and XRP.

Traders’ call to action – Sell the bounce

Source: XRP/USDT on TradingView

If the lack of demand continues, buyers will lack the strength to drive price moves. A price bounce would be for selling. An XRP bounce to the $1.95-$2.0 supply zone would offer a feasible selling opportunity.

Short sellers can look to enter positions, with invalidation being a move past the $2.05 level.

Final Thoughts

The short-term XRP gains were likely driven by Bitcoin’s attempts to climb above $90k, yielding market-wide price bounces.
Swing traders and investors can remain bearish on XRP due to the longer-term price trend and the lack of demand.

Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice and is solely the writer’s opinion

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NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl Capital Inc." or the "Company") (NYSE: OWL) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Blue Owl Capital Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 6, 2025 and November 16, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

https://zlk.com/pslra-1/blue-owl-capital-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=181816&wire=3 

OWL investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected]  or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Blue Owl was experiencing a meaningful pressure on its asset base from business development companies' redemptions; (2) as a result, the Company was facing undisclosed liquidity issues; (3) as a result, the Company would be likely to limit or halt redemptions of certain business development companies; 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.

WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Blue Owl Capital Inc. during the relevant time frame, you have until February 2, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.

WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services’ Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.

CONTACT:
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
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New York, NY 10004
[email protected] 
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
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The Flow Foundation, behind addressing a remediation plan following a $3.9 million exploit of the blockchain, has scrapped a proposal that would involve rolling back the layer-1 Flow chain after community criticism.

In a Monday X post, Alex Smirnov, founder of bridge provider deBridge, said there would be “no rollback” and no reorganization of the blockchain as part of an updated recovery. Flow released a technical implementation plan, saying it had already temporarily restricted accounts affected by the exploit and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) operations were read-only as part of phase one of the recovery.

“There will be no chain reorganization,” said Flow. “All legitimate transactions that occurred prior to the halt remain valid and will not require resubmission or reconciliation.”

Source: Alex SmirnovThe implementation plan followed pushback from many users over concerns with the network’s decentralization and security. Smirnov said on Sunday that the plan, which included a rollback of the Flow chain, was a “rushed decision” that could cause “financial damage far exceeding the impact of the original exploit.”

The $3.9 million exploit, reported by the blockchain on Saturday, and Flow’s proposed recovery plan could have contributed to the price of the network’s token, Flow (FLOW), dropping more than 20% in the previous 24 hours. According to data from Cointelegraph Markets, the price of the token was $0.11 at the time of publication.

What’s next in the recovery plan?Implementation of the remediation plan could take several days according to the timeline provided by Flow. Following phase one, the blockchain is expected to relaunch its non-EVM chain Cadence and resume operations between the bridge and exchange.

“[Flow’s] response required genuine collaboration between parties under high stress,” said Find Labs, the team behind Flow block explorer Flowscan, in a Monday X post. “It takes serious stewardship to be responsive to ecosystem feedback, yet be ready to make the hard choices at the right time.”

It’s unclear whether Flow’s plan will result in a complete recovery of the affected assets. The network is expected to provide another update within 24 hours.

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BTC/USD Weekly Chart (Coinbase) – Source: TradingView

BTC had respected this key line multiple times in the past few months until it finally succumbed on November 10 as the price dropped below $100,000.

The last time this breakout happened, it resulted in a 62% loss for the top crypto in a period of around 9 months.

If this historical pattern unfolds similarly and BTC drops by a similar magnitude, the worst-case scenario of this bearish cycle sees the token hitting $36,000 by August 2026.

A break below $78,000 would confirm this prediction as the price would form a bearish structure. The next stop in that case, after a necessary retest from below, would be $58,000.

For now, the price can still retest the $100,000 area. A rejection of a move above this mark would also provide confirmation that this bearish scenario is unfolding as expected.

Meanwhile, looking at the 4-hour chart, Bitcoin seems to have been in consolidation since late November, trading within a relatively predictable range of $84,000 and $94,000. This could be an indication that investors are accumulating the token ahead of its next big move.

This makes the $84,000 area the key support to watch in the next few days. A break below could set in motion a move toward $78,000 based on the path we set forth in a higher time frame, meaning a total downside risk of 8%.

Circle burns over 51M USDC on Solana as total supply dips near 76.2B, while traders monitor stablecoin flows and shifting liquidity dynamics.

Izabela Anna2 min read

29 December 2025, 09:07 PM

Circle’s USDC stablecoin is undergoing a notable supply contraction as its treasury continues to remove tokens from circulation. This trend reflects active supply management during a period of renewed interest in stablecoins across multiple blockchains. Recent on-chain data shows that Circle is adjusting issuance levels while activity on networks like Solana remains closely watched by traders and analysts.

USDC Supply Tightens as Treasury Burns AccelerateOn-chain tracking platform Whale Alert reported that the USDC Treasury recently destroyed more than 51 million tokens on the Solana blockchain. This action reduced the circulating supply at a time when stablecoin usage remains central to trading, liquidity, and decentralized finance operations. Consequently, the total USDC supply now stands near 76.26 billion tokens.

Token burns permanently remove assets from circulation. Hence, they often signal a recalibration of supply rather than a decline in network relevance. 

Besides managing liquidity, such actions help align issuance with real demand across chains. Additionally, recent burns suggest Circle is actively balancing reserves as capital shifts between ecosystems.

The latest Solana-based burn followed another 50 million USDC removal on Ethereum days earlier. Moreover, this sequence highlights a coordinated approach rather than a one-off event. Analysts often view repeated burns as a sign of disciplined treasury management, especially during volatile market conditions.

Solana Market Structure Shows Early StrengthMeanwhile, Solana’s native token continues to draw attention as stablecoin activity intersects with broader market momentum. According to CoinCodex data, SOL traded near $123, posting a modest daily gain while remaining lower on the weekly timeframe. However, analysts note that price behavior has shifted on shorter timeframes.

According to curb.sol analysis, Solana broke a descending trendline on lower timeframes. This move confirmed a transition from consolidation into expansion. Price also reclaimed the $125 to $128 zone, which now acts as near-term support. Holding this range keeps bullish momentum intact.

However, downside risk remains if price loses that support. Consequently, analysts continue to watch $122 and $118 as invalidation levels. On the upside, resistance stands near $135, followed by $145. A sustained break above $135 could open a path toward the $150 region.

Analysts Watch Key Levels for ContinuationSource: X

Crypto Tony also highlighted the importance of reclaiming higher resistance. He noted that bulls must regain $128 to maintain control. Moreover, he expects a potential move toward $144 if momentum builds over coming weeks.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in SLM Corporation ("SLM Corporation" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SLM) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of SLM Corporation investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between July 25, 2025 and August 14, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

https://zlk.com/pslra-1/slm-corporation-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=181819&wire=3

SLM investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) SLM was experiencing a significant increase in early stage delinquencies; (ii) accordingly, defendants overstated the effectiveness of SLM’s loss mitigation and/or loan modification programs, as well as the overall stability of the Company’s private education loan delinquency rates; and (iii) as a result, defendants’ public statements made a materially false and misleading impression regarding SLM’s business, operations, and prospects at all relevant times.

WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in SLM Corporation during the relevant time frame, you have until February 17, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.

WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services’ Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.

CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004
[email protected]
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com

NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in DeFi Technologies ("DeFi Technologies" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DEFT) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of DeFi Technologies investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 12, 2025 and November 14, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

https://zlk.com/pslra-1/defi-technologies-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=181818&wire=3

DEFT investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) DeFi Technologies was facing delays in executing its DeFi arbitrage strategy, which at all relevant times was a key revenue driver for the Company; (ii) DeFi Technologies had understated the extent of competition it faced from other digital asset treasury companies and the extent to which that competition would negatively impact its ability to execute its DeFi arbitrage strategy; (iii) as a result of the foregoing issues, the Company was unlikely to meet its previously issued revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2025; (iv) accordingly, defendants had downplayed the true scope and severity of the negative impact that the foregoing issues were having on DeFi Technologies’ business and financial results; and (v) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in DeFi Technologies during the relevant time frame, you have until January 30, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.

WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services’ Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.

CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004
[email protected]
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com

Business intelligence company–turned–Bitcoin treasurer Strategy recently added to its massive stockpile, accumulating more of the digital asset which has experienced its toughest fourth quarter since 2022, hovering below $90,000.

Strategy Boosts Total Holdings To 672,497 BTC
The company scooped up 1,229 BTC between Dec. 22 and Dec. 28, spending approximately $108.8 million on the top crypto at an average price of $88,568 per coin, according to a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. 

The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based firm now owns 672,497 Bitcoin worth about $59 billion based on BTC’s current price. Bitcoin recently changed hands at around $87,509, representing a 2.5% decline over the past week, according to crypto data provider CoinGecko, despite having set a record high above $126,000 in early October.

A Santa Claus rally across global markets has propelled U.S. stocks and precious metals to fresh all-time highs, but the premier crypto has been left out in the cold.

The latest acquisition follows a brief pause last week, when Strategy did not announce new BTC buys and instead added $747.8 million in net proceeds from the sale of common stock to its USD reserve, which now stands at a staggering $2.2 billion. The reserve is intended to support the payment of preferred stock dividends and interest on its outstanding indebtedness.

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The company has historically issued its Class A common stock, MSTR, to fund its Bitcoin purchases. Per the Monday filing, Strategy sold 663,450 shares of MSTR under its at-the-market offering program, generating $108.8 million in net proceeds.

Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) began buying Bitcoin in August 2020 to generate better returns for its shareholders amid inflation that rocked the U.S. and global economies during the crisis.

It has since spent just over $50.4 billion on Bitcoin and is the world’s largest corporate holder of the asset, focusing mostly on securitizing the top crypto. Investors can acquire its shares to gain exposure to BTC without having to buy and hold the digital asset.

West Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) - Millennial Potash Corp. (TSXV: MLP) (OTCQB: MLPNF) (FSE: X0D) ("MLP", "Millennial" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that on December 29, 2025 MLP filed the technical report "Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the North Target of the Banio Potash Project, Mayumba Permit, Republic of Gabon" dated December 29, 2025 with SEDAR in compliance with NI 43-101. The technical report was completed by ERCOSPLAN Ingenieurgesellschaft Geotechnik und Bergbau mbH and authored by Dr. Sebastiaan van der Klauw, Ph.D.

DALLAS, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD), a designer, builder, and operator of high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, cloud, networking and blockchain workloads, and EKSO Bionics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EKSO) (“EKSO”) announced today that Applied Digital and EKSO entered into a non-binding term sheet for a proposed business combination of Applied Digital’s cloud computing business, Applied Digital Cloud, with EKSO, which, once closed, will go forward as ChronoScale Corporation, an accelerated compute platform purpose-built to support artificial intelligence (“AI”) workloads (the “Proposed Transaction”). As enterprise and AI-native demand for GPU-accelerated cloud infrastructure continues to grow rapidly, the Proposed Transaction is intended to create a focused platform designed to deliver high-performance compute at scale in a capacity-constrained market.

By separating the accelerated compute platform from Applied Digital’s data center ownership and development business, the Proposed Transaction will allow each business to scale independently, pursue distinct growth trajectories, and operate with greater strategic and capital flexibility. ChronoScale is being designed for customers who require predictable performance, infrastructure control, and rapid deployment without the tradeoffs of generic cloud environments. The ChronoScale platform is expected to leverage the mature Applied Digital Cloud business to rapidly deploy and scale next-generation GPU-based compute infrastructure optimized for advanced AI training and inference workloads requiring dense, reliable, and efficiently delivered accelerated compute.

Upon closing of the Proposed Transaction, Applied Digital would own approximately 97% of the combined company, which will operate under the name ChronoScale. The Applied Digital Cloud and EKSO businesses would continue to operate upon consummation of the Proposed Transaction, and EKSO plans to continue to explore strategic transactions for the possible sale of all or substantially all of EKSO’s current business.

“This Proposed Transaction emanates from our previously announced initiative to evaluate and explore strategic alternatives,” commented Scott Davis, EKSO’s Chief Executive Officer. “We approached our review thoughtfully and with an aim to maximize shareholder value, and we believe the Proposed Transaction has the potential to achieve that goal and that the Proposed Transaction is in the best interest of EKSO’s stakeholders.”

“ChronoScale is intended to bring together a proven operating platform and a clear mandate: deliver accelerated compute at scale for the most demanding AI workloads,” said Wes Cummins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Applied Digital. “As AI workloads continue to reshape the digital economy and intensify, infrastructure must be purpose-built, not generalized — and ChronoScale’s design is intended to meet these requirements.”

Applied Digital Cloud was among the first platforms to deploy NVIDIA’s H100 GPUs at scale in 2023, demonstrating its ability to source, integrate, and operate next-generation GPU infrastructure ahead of broader market adoption. The business generated a twelve-month revenue of approximately $75.2 million as of August 31, 2025, reflecting strong, growing demand from enterprise and AI-native customers for dedicated accelerated compute delivered through cloud-based platforms.

ChronoScale is also expected to benefit from the strategic alignment with Applied Digital’s expanding portfolio of purpose-built AI factory campuses, providing advantaged access to infrastructure that accelerates deployment timelines and aims to reduce execution risks as GPU demand continues to scale.

The Proposed Transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to the completion of customary due diligence, execution of final binding documents, customary regulatory and shareholder approvals, and satisfaction of closing conditions.

About Applied Digital

Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) named Best Data Center in the Americas 2025 by Datacloud — designs, builds, and operates high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, and founded in 2021, the company combines hyperscale expertise, proprietary waterless cooling, and rapid deployment capabilities to deliver secure, scalable compute at industry-leading speed and efficiency, while creating economic opportunities in underserved communities through its award-winning Polaris Forge AI Factory model.

Learn more at applieddigital.com or follow @APLDdigital on X and LinkedIn.

About ChronoScale

ChronoScale is being formed to become an accelerated compute platform purpose-built to support the most demanding artificial intelligence workloads. To be formed through the strategic business combination of Applied Digital Cloud and EKSO, ChronoScale is expected to deliver scalable GPU-based infrastructure optimized for AI training, inference, and high-performance computing, leveraging a proven operating foundation designed for performance, reliability, and rapid deployment.

About Ekso Bionics

Ekso Bionics (NASDAQ: EKSO) is a leading developer of exoskeleton solutions that amplify human potential by supporting or enhancing strength, endurance, and mobility across medical and industrial applications. Based upon its industry-leading expertise, EKSO focuses on improving health and quality of life with advanced robotics designed to enhance, amplify, and restore human function. EKSO is the only known exoskeleton company to offer technologies that range from helping those with paralysis to stand up and walk, to enhancing human capabilities on job sites across the globe. For more information, visit: www.eksobionics.com.

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Depending on the transaction structure, ChronoScale expects to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (as may be amended, the “Registration Statement”), which will include a preliminary proxy statement of EKSO and a prospectus (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) in connection with the Proposed Transaction. Alternatively, EKSO may file a standalone proxy statement. In either case, the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents will be mailed to shareholders of EKSO as of a record date to be established for voting on the Proposed Transaction and other matters as described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Applied Digital and EKSO will also file other documents regarding the Proposed Transaction with the SEC. This press release does not contain all of the information that should be considered concerning the Proposed Transaction and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Proposed Transaction. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, SHAREHOLDERS OF EKSO AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO READ, WHEN AVAILABLE, THE PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH EKSO’S SOLICITATION OF PROXIES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF ITS SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND OTHER MATTERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIED DIGITAL, EKSO, CHRONOSCALE AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will also be able to obtain copies of the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and all other documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by ChronoScale, APPLIED DIGITAL and EKSO, without charge, once available, on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES REGULATORY AGENCY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION DESCRIBED HEREIN, PASSED UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ANY RELATED TRANSACTIONS OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE IN THIS PRESS RELEASE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY CONSTITUTES A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

Participants in the Solicitation

Applied Digital, EKSO, ChronoScale and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed under SEC rules to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from EKSO’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Transaction. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers, and information regarding their interests in the Proposed Transaction and their ownership of EKSO securities are, or will be, contained in EKSO’s and ChronoScale’s filings with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of EKSO’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Transaction, including the names and interests of ChronoScale and EKSO’s directors and executive officers, will be set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, which is expected to be filed by EKSO and ChronoScale with the SEC. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents as described above.

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This press release is for informational purposes only and is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Proposed Transaction and shall not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange the securities of Applied Digital Cloud, ChronoScale or EKSO, or any commodity or instrument or related derivative, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or an exemption therefrom. Investors should consult with their counsel as to the applicable requirements for a purchaser to avail itself of any exemption under the Securities Act.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, future operating and financial performance, product development, market position, business strategy and objectives and future financing plans. These statements use words, and variations of words, such as “will,” “continue,” “build,” “future,” “increase,” “drive,” “believe,” “look,” “ahead,” “confident,” “deliver,” “outlook,” “demonstrates,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “design,” “seek,” “potential,” “aim,” “may” and “predict.” Other examples of forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, (i) statements regarding the parties entering into definitive documentation with respect to, and the closing of, the Proposed Transaction and the timing of the Proposed Transaction, EKSO’s plan to continue to explore strategic transactions for the possible sale of all or substantially all of EKSO’s current business and Applied Digital’s intention to spin out Applied Digital Cloud, (ii) statements regarding certain filings the parties expect to make with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Transaction, including statements regarding the filing of the preliminary and definitive proxy statement to solicit shareholder votes of EKSO shareholders; (iii) statements regarding the business to be created by the Proposed Transaction, including the anticipated benefits of Chronoscale’s accelerated compute platform; (iv) statements regarding the combined business, (v) statements about the High Performance Computing industry, (vi) statements of combined company’s plans and objectives, including its evolving business model, or estimates or predictions of actions by suppliers and current and potential customers, (vii) statements of future economic performance, (viii) statements of assumptions underlying other statements and statements about the combined company or its business, and (ix) statements regarding Applied Digital’s ability to scale independently. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events and thus are inherently subject to uncertainty. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from EKSO’s and Applied Digital’s expectations and projections. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include: the parties’ ability to complete due diligence and negotiate and execute definitive documentation with respect to the Proposed Transaction; EKSO’s ability to sell its existing business; the parties’ ability to close the Proposed Transaction; difficulties and delays in integrating the combined business resulting from the Proposed Transaction; higher than anticipated transaction costs; the parties’ ability to realize the contemplated financial, business or strategic benefits associated with the Proposed Transaction; the parties’ ability to obtain regulatory and shareholder approval for the Proposed Transaction; the ability of the combined business to retain key customers, employees and relationships; changes to AI and High Performance Computing infrastructure needs and their impact on future plans; the parties’ ability to raise additional capital to fund the combined company’s business plan; the dependence on a small number of principal customers; power or other supply disruptions and equipment failures; the parties’ inability to comply with regulations, developments and changes in regulations; cash flow and access to capital; availability of project and other financing to grow the combined company; decline in demand for the combined company’s products and services; maintenance of third-party relationships; and conditions in the debt and equity capital markets. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in Applied Digital’s and EKSO’s respective most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including in the sections captioned “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors,” and in each company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. Copies of Applied Digital’s filings are available online at www.sec.gov, on Applied Digital’s website (www.applieddigital.com) under “Investors,” or on request from Applied Digital. Copies of EKSO’s filings are available online at www.sec.gov, on EKSO’s investor relations website (ir.eksobionics.com) or on request from EKSO. Information in this release is as of the dates and time periods indicated herein, and neither EKSO, Applied Digital nor ChronoScale undertakes to update any of the information contained in these materials, except as required by law.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, is pleased to announce that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) has recommended holders (the “Shareholders”) of common shares in the capital of Thunderbird (the “Shares”) vote FOR the previously announced acquisition by Blue Ant Media C.

Abbotsford, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) - Gatekeeper Systems Inc. (TSXV: GSI) (OTC Pink: GKPRF) ("Gatekeeper" or the "Company") a video and data solutions provider for public transportation and smart cities, reports its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.

Fiscal 2025 and Recent Business Highlights:

Revenue for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025 was $31.8 million, compared to $37.8 million in the prior fiscal year. As previously discussed, the prior year revenue included a large transit contract of $9 million in addition to the Company's regular business (see press release dated January 4, 2024). When excluding that large contract, the Company's regular business grew approximately 10% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.$43.8 million in new business contracts announced subsequent to August 31, 2025, including: $27 million transit video contract with New York MTA's Long Island Rail Road; $9.3 million school bus video contract with a student transportation provider; OEM contract with Alstom for transit video; and POC contract with L&T Technology Services for a freight rail project in the Middle East.Gross profit for the fiscal year was $13.1 million, compared to $17.2 million in the prior fiscal year. Gross margin as a percentage of revenue was 41% compared to 46% in the prior year. Operating expenses for the fiscal year were $16.9 million, compared to $13.0 million in the prior fiscal year.Total comprehensive loss for the fiscal year was $3.0 million, compared to income of $1.9 million in the prior fiscal year.Approximately 8,000 Mobile Data Collectors (MDCs) installed for customers during the fiscal year, increasing MDC installations to approximately 65,000.Approximately 4,000 MDC subscriptions for video management and hosted services since the launch of the Company's data center in February 2024.Completed two bought-deal financings generating aggregate gross proceeds of $25 million, including $11.5 million in July 2025 and $13.5 million in November 2025.Appointed security industry executive, Hamish Dobson, to board of directors.At August 31, 2025, the Company had working capital of $23.6 million, including cash of $14.8 million, and subsequently completed a financing generating gross proceeds of $13.5 million. The Company also has a $6 million Credit Facility plus a $7.5 million Letter of Credit Facility with TD Bank, both of which were undrawn at August 31, 2025.Fiscal Q4 2025 Financial Highlights

Revenue for the quarter ended August 31, 2025 was $11.1 million compared to $11.7 million in the prior year.Gross margin as a percentage of revenue for the quarter was 36% compared to 40% in the prior year. Total comprehensive loss for the quarter was $2.2 million compared to loss of $1.2 million in the prior year.Management Commentary

Doug Dyment, President and CEO of Gatekeeper, commented, "2025 has been a transformational year for Gatekeeper. Earlier this year, against the backdrop of increasing regulatory mandates for video in public transit and school buses, we made a strategic decision to increase investment in the business to build the necessary foundation pillars to allow the Company to pursue larger customers and larger contracts. We expanded the sales team and attended 66 industry trade shows this year. We increased sales focus on monthly-recurring hosted services which delivered 4,000 MDCs connected to the data center at August 31st, and continues to grow. We invested in engineering, cybersecurity, legal and project management, which were paramount to our ability to win our largest-ever transit contract with the largest transit agency in North America, and our largest-ever school bus contract with a leading student transportation provider.

"In the transit segment, we announced several new transit customers this year, including New York MTA's Long Island Rail Road, the Toronto Transit Commission, Alstom, a provincial transportation agency in Ontario, and a transit agency in Oregon. We continued to expand business with our existing transit customers, including SEPTA, where we extended our services agreement into 2026. We are also now pursuing global growth opportunities and have announced a POC contract with L&T Technology Services for a freight rail project in the Middle East.

"In the school bus segment, we delivered several meaningful contract wins, including full-fleet installations with Live View Wireless subscriptions. School districts are embracing our data center offering, which simplifies video analysis and storage requirements. We are also working closely with a student transportation provider which significantly expands our reach. Through that relationship we announced our largest-ever school bus video contract for a new school district customer in California. We also advanced our factory-install program with several OEM bus manufacturers.

"Gatekeeper's business strategy has attracted significant interest from the investment community. This calendar year, Gatekeeper secured $25 million in two bought-deal financings and expanded its TD Bank credit facilities to support larger projects."

Selected Financial Information

For the years ended

August 31,
2025

August 31,
2024

August 31,
2023

August 31,
2022

Revenue$31,785,173
$37,810,957
$27,848,838
$20,031,288

 

 

 

 
Cost of Sales$18,682,392
$20,568,775
$15,305,444
$10,722,475

 

 

 

 
Gross Profit$13,102,781
$17,242,182
$12,543,394
$9,308,813
Gross Margin Percentage
41%

46%

45%

46%

 

 

 

 
Expenses$16,945,190
$13,047,639
$9,851,287
$8,244,400

 

 

 

 
Operating Income (Loss)$(3,842,409)$4,194,543
$2,692,107
$1,064,413

 

 

 

 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)$(2,976,542)$1,899,718
$2,887,078
$1,929,180

 

 

 

 
Earnings (Loss) per share —
 

 

 

 
Basic$(0.03)$0.02
$0.03
$0.02
             Diluted$(0.03)$0.02
$0.03
$0.02

 

 

 

 
Total Assets$38,516,834
$22,368,076
$19,609,579
$23,016,204

 

 

 

 
Total Non-Current Liabilities$411,778
$687,236
$561,851
$1,578,025

 

 

 

 
Total Liabilities$12,419,113
$4,205,999
$3,866,678
$10,470,109

 

 

 

 
Total Shareholders' Equity$26,097,721
$18,162,077
$15,742,901
$12,546,095
Full details of the financial reports and operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, are described in the Company's audited consolidated financial statements with accompanying notes and related Management's Discussion and Analysis, available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Gatekeeper Systems Inc.

Gatekeeper is a leading provider of video and data solutions for a safer transportation environment for children, passengers, and drivers on public transportation fleets. Gatekeeper has provided solutions to more than 60 transit agencies and 3,500 school districts throughout North America and has installed more than 65,000 Mobile Data Collectors for customers which record video and data daily from over 200,000 onboard devices. The Company's hosted software applications facilitate AI-assisted video analytics for incident management and storage. The Company's Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) business model is centered around the Mobile Data Collectors, which are the cornerstone of its data company transformation. www.gatekeeper-systems.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements and are subject to important risks, uncertainties and assumptions, both general and specific, which give rise to the possibility that actual results or events could differ materially from our expectations expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. As a result, we cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. For more exhaustive information on these risks and uncertainties, the reader should refer to the risk factors described in the management's discussion and analysis for the year ended August 31, 2025. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release represent our expectations as of the date hereof. We disclaim any intention and assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are presented for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans and allowing investors and others to obtain a better understanding of our anticipated operating environment. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company undertakes no obligations to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur, unless required by applicable law.

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

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/279167

Source: Gatekeeper Systems Inc.

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Bitcoin hovered around $87,000 on Monday, with major cryptocurrencies struggling to regain momentum before the end of 2025.

CryptocurrencyTickerPriceBitcoin(CRYPTO: BTC)$87,465.55Ethereum(CRYPTO: ETH)$2,931.15Solana(CRYPTO: SOL)$123.23XRP(CRYPTO: XRP)$1.85Dogecoin(CRYPTO: DOGE)$0.1231Shiba Inu(CRYPTO: SHIB)$0.057258Notable Statistics:

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Trader Notes: Ted Pillows noted that long-term Bitcoin holders have paused selling for the first time since July 2025, a shift that reduces supply pressure and increases the odds of a short-term relief rally.

Trader CryptoUB said a brief dip toward $85,700 would not be unhealthy.

Bitcoin has stalled in the $88,000–$90,000 range without a breakout and has not swept nearby lows for liquidity in some time.

A controlled move lower could clear liquidity and set up a stronger continuation higher.

Entrepreneur and Bitcoin investor Lark Davis highlighted that Bitcoin has never closed a post-halving year in the red. Currently, BTC is down about 3% from its yearly open near $93,400.

The key question is whether Bitcoin can reclaim that level in the final days of the year and preserve the historical streak.

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ETH is stuck between $2,900 support and $3,200 resistance.
Ethereum should break above $3,250 to enter bullish momentum.

The second largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, traded modestly higher during early Monday sessions, briefly pushing above the $3,050 before easing back, as the global crypto market attempted to stabilize following last week’s volatility. The move mirrors Bitcoin’s recent consolidation with ETH holding above key support but failing to generate enough momentum for a decisive breakout.

Despite the short-term recovery, Ethereum has now spent multiple sessions capped below the $3,100–$3,200 resistance zone, propping up the view that ETH price action remains compressed rather than trending.

Ethereum Holds $3,000 but Momentum Remains Muted
Ethereum climbed from an intraday low near $2,908 to a session high around $3,051, a gain of roughly 4% before pulling back slightly. As per CMC data, right now, ETH is trading close to $2,929, maintaining the market cap above $360 billion, while daily trading volume has picked up compared to the weekend but remains below breakout levels.

The price is managing to stay above the psychologically important $2,900 level, which has acted as short-term support in recent trading sessions. Still, ETH continues to struggle with overhead supply near $3,100, where sellers have consistently stepped in to fade rallies.

Thin year-end liquidity and cautious positioning have limited follow-through buying that prevent Ethereum from sustaining moves above short-term moving averages. As a result, price action remains choppy with ETH oscillating inside a tight range rather than establishing a clear directional bias.

Ethereum Technical Outlook: Consolidation Dominates as Key Levels Hold
From a technical perspective, Ethereum is sitting at a critical inflection point. Momentum indicators remain neutral. The daily RSI is hang in the mid-40s to low-50s range, signaling neither overbought nor oversold conditions, a setup that often precedes an expansion in volatility rather than an immediate continuation. Trend strength remains modest, suggesting ETH is still consolidating rather than breaking into a new trend. 

Zooming in, the MACD remains in negative territory but is flattening, signaling that bearish momentum is easing even though no bullish crossover has formed yet.

Still, Ethereum is currently trading below its 50-day moving average, while holding above its 100-day moving average, a structure that typically reflects sideways price action. Until price reclaims the shorter-term averages, upside attempts may continue to face selling pressure.

Key support levels to watch:

$2,900 – psychological and short-term technical support
$2,800 – stronger demand zone; a loss of this level could expose $2,500

Key resistance levels:

$3,100–$3,150 – immediate supply zone
$3,250 – prior rejection area
$3,500 – macro breakout level

A daily close above $3,250 would improve the possibility of a late-year push toward higher resistance zones. Until then, Ethereum is likely to remain range bound between $2,900 and $3,200 which setting the stage for a larger directional move once volume and momentum return.

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BTC, SOL, and ETH are in first, ninth, and sixth position, respectively.
New entrants include RTX, ESPORTS, and ZBT.
The global crypto market cap is expected to surge in 2026.

New names have come up in the list of trending cryptocurrencies; however, they have not been able to dilute the standings of BTC, SOL, and ETH. All three top tokens, in terms of market cap, continue to feature on the list despite recording fluctuations since October 2025. This has triggered anticipation that the market cap could make an upswing.

BTC, SOL, and ETH Trending
Bitcoin (BTC) is at the top of the list with the token value of $87,529.36 at the time of writing this article. The token value slipped by 0.24% over the last 24 hours, but its trading volume has surged by 171.23%. BTC price is next estimated to surpass the $100k and trade possibly around $103k. Two whale wallets recently accumulated 1,600 BTC – signaling a possible surge in 2026.

SOL, at the 9th position on the list of trending tokens, is creating sufficient buzz around it. Solana tokens are hovering around $125.02 right now, up by 0.49% over the last 24 hours, and with a massive uptick of 161.29% in their trading volume. Notably, SOL opened at around $123.07 despite making moves closer to $129.30.

Ether might have slipped below $3k, but it features at the 6th position on the table with the token value of $2,960.30. The value is up by 0.62% in the last 24 hours, and down by 2.92% in the last 7 days. The trading volume has jumped by 182.85%.

New Crypto Entrants on the List
Some of the new crypto entrants on the list of trending tokens are RTX, ESPORTS, and ZBT. RateX (RTX), for starters, is listed at $2.86, up by 0.37% in the last 24 hours, and with a market cap of $47.68 million. RTX stands at the 4th position right now.

Yooldo (ESPORTS), ranked at 8th spot, has a trading value of $0.4314, up by 3.57% in the last 24 hours. It has a market cap of 99.8 million. ZEROBASE (ZBT), has gained 69.7% in 24 hours. It is now exchanging hands at around $0.1812.

UIUI (UI) is the only trending token on the list of the top-10 to have soared by 223.9% in 24 hours. It now has a value of $0.00006342.

Global Crypto Market Cap
Amid new trends being set by cryptocurrencies, it is expected that hypes like this could contribute to the global market. It is currently $2.97 trillion, down by 0.19%, after briefly staying above the $3 trillion.

While hypes and trends do contribute, it would be important to periodically check if the Altcoin Index improves from 20 points and if the FGI advances from 30 points. Investors and market observers have so far hinted that this could be a chance to buy the dip to pocket respective ATHs later.

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Ethereum’s role at the centre of decentralised finance appears to be strengthening, even as total DeFi capital pulls back from recent highs.

Data from DeFiLlama shows that total value locked [TVL] on Ethereum remains structurally elevated compared with prior cycles, despite recent volatility. 

At the same time, broader ecosystem data from Sentora indicates that overall DeFi TVL has retraced from multi-year peaks. This points to consolidation rather than a broad-based exit from the sector.

Together, the two datasets suggest that capital is becoming more selective, concentrating around core infrastructure rather than dispersing across the wider DeFi landscape.

Ethereum TVL signals structural resilience
The Ethereum TVL chart highlights a familiar pattern of boom, contraction, and recovery since 2020. However, unlike previous cycles, the post-2022 drawdown did not reset activity to prior lows. 

Instead, Ethereum’s TVL has established a significantly higher base, with renewed expansion expected through 2024 and into 2025, before the latest pullback. As of this writing, the Ethereum TVL stands at approximately $68.6 billion.

Source: DefiLlama

This matters because Ethereum hosts the bulk of DeFi’s critical primitives, including stablecoins, lending markets, liquid staking, and restaking protocols. Even as speculative activity cools, these layers continue to anchor capital on the network.

The persistence of Ethereum TVL suggests that usage is increasingly driven by infrastructure demand rather than short-term yield chasing.

Capital appears willing to remain deployed through periods of market uncertainty, provided it sits in systems perceived as robust and liquid.

Total DeFi TVL reflects consolidation, not retreat
In contrast, Sentora’s snapshot of total DeFi TVL across all chains shows a more visible retracement. After climbing to multi-year highs earlier this year, total TVL has pulled back to roughly $182 billion.

Source: Sentora

Crucially, the composition of that TVL has shifted. Aave, Lido, EigenLayer-linked protocols, and major liquid staking platforms dominate the rankings, while smaller or experimental protocols capture a shrinking share of capital.

This divergence between Ethereum TVL stability and broader DeFi contraction suggests that investors are not abandoning decentralised finance outright.

Instead, they are concentrating exposure in protocols and networks viewed as essential rather than optional.

Institutional rails shape the next phase
Forward-looking commentary from SharpLink’s Joseph Chalom provides additional context for this shift. 

Chalom argues that stablecoin adoption, tokenised real-world assets [RWAs], and institutional participation are laying the groundwork for the next stage of crypto growth, with Ethereum emerging as the primary settlement layer.

According to this view, stablecoins act as an institutional on-ramp, allowing firms to build crypto-native systems before expanding into tokenised funds, money markets, and onchain credit. 

That progression lowers the activation energy for broader adoption, favouring networks with proven security and deep liquidity.

If stablecoin and RWA growth accelerate as projected, Ethereum’s existing dominance in these areas positions it to capture a disproportionate share of future DeFi flows. Chalom predicts that the Ethereum TVL will 10x in 2026.

What the data is really saying
Taken together, the charts do not point to a DeFi downturn so much as a recalibration. Total DeFi TVL is no longer expanding indiscriminately. However, Ethereum’s TVL suggests that the network continues to function as the sector’s financial backbone.

Capital is still onchain, but it is becoming more disciplined, favouring infrastructure over experimentation.

That dynamic may produce fewer explosive rallies in headline TVL, but it also implies a more durable foundation for long-term growth.

Final Thoughts

Ethereum’s TVL resilience suggests DeFi capital is consolidating around core infrastructure rather than exiting the market.
The gap between Ethereum and total DeFi TVL reflects maturation, with selective deployment replacing broad speculative expansion.