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Robinhood has more than tripled, but a sharp drop in Bitcoin's price can temporarily halt the rally.

Robinhood (HOOD +0.17%) has been one of the top-performing fintech stocks in the market, comfortably outpacing the S&P 500 with its 222% year-to-date gain. Even with that rally, it's still down by more than 20% from its all-time high.

Some stocks go into the new year better than ever and swiftly climb to all-time highs. However, other stocks lose their shine as revenue growth decelerates and more investors question valuations.

Investors can speculate what can happen next with Robinhood stock, but these are some predictions to monitor.

Crypto transaction revenue will decelerate

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Crypto transactions were a big part of Robinhood's revenue this year. For instance, third-quarter revenue came to $1.27 billion, with $268 million of that coming from crypto trading. That part of Robinhood's business jumped by more than 300% year over year.

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It's hard for any company to maintain that type of growth rate forever, and Robinhood will be no exception to the rule. More competitors are entering crypto trading, such as SoFi (SOFI +0.99%) and Charles Schwab (SCHW +0.63%). As more companies enable crypto trading, Robinhood will face stiffer competition, which can limit future customer growth.

However, the bigger concern is the boom-and-bust nature of crypto transaction revenue. For instance, Robinhood delivered 860% year-over-year revenue growth for its crypto trading segment in Q3 2021, which was during a crypto boom. Granted, it was easier for Robinhood to deliver such a high growth rate since its crypto segment was much smaller, going from $5 million in Q3 2020 to $51 million in Q3 2021.

Then, the crypto winter came, and Bitcoin (BTC +0.24%) lost more than 70% of its value in one year. That also happened to be a miserable year for Robinhood's crypto transaction revenue, which only came in at $51 million, little changed year over year.

It wasn't that long ago when Bitcoin was up by more than 30% year to date, but the famed cryptocurrency has given up all of its gains for the year. It's now down by 7% year to date (as of Dec. 23), and that includes a 30% decline in less than three months. Investors may want to brace for lower crypto transaction revenue growth in Q4 with pessimistic Q1 forecasts unless Bitcoin stages a comeback.

Robinhood Gold will get more attention in press releases
Current Robinhood press releases focus on three income segments: transaction-based revenue, net interest revenue, and other revenue. The "other revenue" category was heavily driven by Robinhood Gold and doubled year over year.

The Robinhood Gold subscription plan gives consumers perks that let them build their portfolios faster. Interest-free margin for the first $1,000, a 3% IRA match, and high yields on idle cash are some of the perks. Robinhood increased its gold subscriber base by 77% year over year, reaching 3.9 million total subscribers in the process.

Robinhood Gold subscriptions are money makers in their own right. Gold members pay $5 per month or $50 per year for a plan. Members can make some of their money back with higher annual percentage yields (APYs) and IRA matches, but these plans offer additional benefits that translate into higher revenue growth.

First, Robinhood Gold may be enough for some people to switch from their favorite brokerage account to Robinhood. Few financial stocks compete with Robinhood Gold. The second advantage is that turning people into Robinhood Gold members can increase their transactions. Robinhood is a business, and the fintech company has only kept Robinhood Gold going because it is making big profits.

The company found that average revenue per user came to $191, which represents an 82% year-over-year increase. That figure is across regular customers and Gold members. It's feasible for Robinhood to have more than 10 million Gold members by the end of 2027, assuming it maintains current growth rates.

Investors should monitor Robinhood Gold numbers closely. It's a key catalyst that will likely have more prominence in future press releases instead of being lumped in the "other revenue" category.

These two stocks have surged over the past year, but one is a better buy for investors today.

It's been an up-and-down year for speculative growth stocks.

Flying taxi maker Archer Aviation (ACHR 0.12%) plans to launch in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as soon as next year, which would bring its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles to paying customers for the first time. Archer Aviation stock surged, reaching over $14 per share, but has since fallen 41%.

While Archer declines, one space company continues its ascent: AST SpaceMobile (ASTS 8.89%). Up 284% year to date, AST SpaceMobile is trading higher after securing major deals with leading communications companies and making progress in launching its satellites.

If you're a growth-focused investor deciding between Archer Aviation and AST SpaceMobile, here's what you need to know.

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Archer Aviation has a long path to commercialization
Archer Aviation is developing innovative technology that could transform urban transportation. The company is developing eVTOL aircraft, which use electric propulsion and vertical takeoff, are quiet enough for city transportation, and maintain a low emissions profile.

This technology is exciting, but it faces significant hurdles. In the near future, Archer plans to launch commercial operations in the UAE. The company hopes to obtain the necessary certifications to begin operations there by the second half of next year.

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Then there is the issue of certification in the United States. Archer still needs to obtain type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This certification is required for new aircraft designs and covers all required components and parts. This is a four-part process, and Archer is currently in the fourth and final phase of testing and analysis to ensure it meets the necessary requirements.

Once it has certification, the next step is to begin commercial operations and scale up. It's one thing to build a prototype and get it tested and certified. It's another to ramp up production so that you can operate at scale, where supply chains, quality control, and unit economics are untested.

Not only that, but Archer faces heightened competition from Joby Aviation and others, like Boeing, which is developing and working toward certification for its Wisk Aero aircraft.

Archer Aviation's flying taxis are exciting and could change transportation as we know it. But the idea remains untested at scale, and there is a question about how quickly customers will accept the technology. Right now, Archer is burning cash, and its investment thesis will take several years to play out. Unless you're a more aggressive investor with a long-term horizon (a decade or more), it may not be for you.

AST SpaceMobile has scored two huge deals
AST SpaceMobile is a satellite company that aims to enable satellite-based cellphone communication without specialized software. The company's BlueBird satellites feature large communication arrays designed to provide high-speed connectivity directly to standard, unmodified smartphones.

What makes AST compelling is the large deals it has secured with major communications companies over the past year. Last year, it secured an agreement with AT&T to use its space-based network to provide broadband coverage for standard cellphones through 2030.

It also secured a $100 million deal with Verizon Communications, including $65 million in prepayments, for service starting in 2026. AST SpaceMobile also acts as a prime contractor for the Space Development Agency (SDA) and has secured a $43 million contract for specialized government and defense applications.

The company is currently deploying its BlueBird satellites and expects to send satellites into orbit every 45 days throughout next year. The company hopes to have somewhere between 45 and 60 satellites in orbit by the end of 2026. In the long term, it envisions 90 satellites to achieve global connectivity.

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AST SpaceMobile has the edge today
Archer Aviation's eVTOL aircraft is exciting and has the potential to transform transportation. Its battery-powered aircraft could solve rush-hour gridlock. However, the concept is still in its early stages and unproven, and it may take several years to unfold.

On the flip side, AST SpaceMobile has secured several major deals, providing it with visibility into future cash flow. Not only that, but smart investors see the vast potential in the space economy. According to McKinsey and Company, the space economy will reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.

For investors looking to buy today, AST SpaceMobile is further along in its development, making it a better growth stock to scoop up right now.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in Klarna to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Klarna pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Klarna's September 2025 initial public offering (the "IPO") 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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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 25, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Klarna Group plc ("Klarna" or the "Company") (NYSE: KLAR) and reminds investors of the February 20, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

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) Defendants materially understated the risk that its loss reserves would materially go up within a few months of the IPO, which they either knew of or should have known of given the risk profile of many individuals agreeing to Klarna's buy now, pay later ("BNPL") loans; and (2); as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

On November 18, 2025, Yahoo! Finance posted an article entitled "Klarna Revenue Surges Yet Longer Loans Trigger Provisions" on its website. The article, originally published on Bloomberg, stated that Klarna "reported record revenue that beat estimates for its third quarter, while setting aside more provisions for credit losses, in its first set of earnings since going public."

The article stated that Klarna "posted a net loss of $95 million, as the firm set aside more money for potentially souring loans. The company said provisions represented 0.72% of gross merchandise volume, up from 0.44% a year ago. Provisions for loan losses came in at $235 million, above analyst estimates of $215.8 million."

On this news, Klarna stock fell 9.3% on November 18, 2025.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Klarna's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

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The Invesco Large Cap Growth ETF (PWB - Free Report) made its debut on 03/03/2005, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Growth category of the market.

What Are Smart Beta ETFs?Products that are based on market cap weighted indexes, which are strategies designed to reflect a specific market segment or the market as a whole, have traditionally dominated the ETF industry.

Because market cap weighted indexes provide a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, they work well for investors who believe in market efficiency.

However, some investors believe in the possibility of beating the market through exceptional stock selection, and choose a different type of fund that tracks non-cap weighted strategies: smart beta.

This kind of index follows this same mindset, as it attempts to pick stocks that have better chances of risk-return performance; non-cap weighted strategies base selection on certain fundamental characteristics, or a mix of such characteristics.

This area offers many different investment choices, such as simplest equal-weighting, fundamental weighting and volatility/momentum based weighting methodologies; however, not all of these strategies can deliver superior results.

Fund Sponsor & IndexBecause the fund has amassed over $1.45 billion, this makes it one of the average sized ETFs in the Style Box - Large Cap Growth. PWB is managed by Invesco. Before fees and expenses, this particular fund seeks to match the performance of the Dynamic Large Cap Growth Intellidex Index.

The Dynamic Large Cap Growth Intellidex Index is designed to provide capital appreciation while maintaining consistent stylistically accurate exposure.

Cost & Other ExpensesCost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins if all other fundamentals are the same.

With on par with most peer products in the space, this ETF has annual operating expenses of 0.55%.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.00%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

Representing 47% of the portfolio, the fund has heaviest allocation to the Information Technology sector; Industrials and Financials round out the top three.

When you look at individual holdings, Micron Technology Inc (MU) accounts for about 3.73% of the fund's total assets, followed by Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) and Broadcom Inc (AVGO).

Its top 10 holdings account for approximately 33.8% of PWB's total assets under management.

Performance and RiskYear-to-date, the Invesco Large Cap Growth ETF has added about 27.61% so far, and is up about 23.17% over the last 12 months (as of 12/25/2025). PWB has traded between $86.24 $131.31 in this past 52-week period.

The fund has a beta of 1.16 and standard deviation of 17.86% for the trailing three-year period, which makes PWB a medium risk choice in this particular space. With about 52 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk .

AlternativesInvesco Large Cap Growth ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - Large Cap Growth segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.

Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) tracks CRSP U.S. Large Cap Growth Index and the Invesco QQQ (QQQ) tracks NASDAQ-100 Index. Vanguard Growth ETF has $204.86 billion in assets, Invesco QQQ has $412.11 billion. VUG has an expense ratio of 0.04% and QQQ changes 0.20%.

Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - Large Cap Growth

Bottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFS - Free Report) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on November 8, 2017.

The fund is sponsored by Invesco. It has amassed assets over $266.26 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

Why Small Cap BlendThere's a lot of potential to investing in small cap companies, but with market capitalization below $2 billion, that high potential comes with even higher risk.

Blend ETFs usually hold a mix of growth and value stocks as well as stocks that exhibit both value and growth characteristics.

CostsExpense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts, other things remaining the same.

Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.39%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.78%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsETFs offer a diversified exposure and thus minimize single stock risk but it is still important to delve into a fund's holdings before investing. Most ETFs are very transparent products and many disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Financials sector -- about 19% of the portfolio. Industrials and Information Technology round out the top three.

Looking at individual holdings, Echostar Corp (SATS) accounts for about 0.76% of total assets, followed by Commscope Holding Co Inc (COMM) and Hut 8 Corp (HUT).

The top 10 holdings account for about 5.84% of total assets under management.

Performance and RiskOMFS seeks to match the performance of the RUSSELL 2000 INVESCO DYNAMIC MLTIFCTR ID before fees and expenses. The Russell 2000 Invesco Dynamic Multifactor Index is constructed using a rules-based methodology by selecting equity securities from the Russell 2000 Index, which measures the performance of 2,000 small-capitalization companies in the United States.

The ETF return is roughly 15.55% so far this year and it's up approximately 13.75% in the last one year (as of 12/25/2025). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $33.88 and $46.53.

The ETF has a beta of 0.98 and standard deviation of 20.42% for the trailing three-year period. With about 1709 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.

AlternativesInvesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, OMFS is a reasonable option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) track a similar index. While iShares Russell 2000 ETF has $76.34 billion in assets, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has $90.22 billion. IWM has an expense ratio of 0.19% and IJR charges 0.06%.

Bottom-LineAn increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.

To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF (MDY - Free Report) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 4, 1995.

The fund is sponsored by State Street Investment Management. It has amassed assets over $24.45 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

Why Mid Cap BlendWith market capitalization between $2 billion and $10 billion, mid cap companies usually contain higher growth prospects than large cap companies, and are considered less risky than their small cap counterparts. Thus, companies that fall under this category provide a stable and growth-heavy investment.

Typically holding a combination of both growth and value stocks, blend ETFs also demonstrate qualities seen in value and growth investments.

CostsSince cheaper funds tend to produce better results than more expensive funds, assuming all other factors remain equal, it is important for investors to pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio.

Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.23%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.12%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsETFs offer a diversified exposure and thus minimize single stock risk but it is still important to delve into a fund's holdings before investing. Most ETFs are very transparent products and many disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Industrials sector -- about 24% of the portfolio. Financials and Information Technology round out the top three.

Looking at individual holdings, Comfort Systems Usa Inc. (FIX) accounts for about 1.1% of total assets, followed by Ciena Corporation (CIEN) and Coherent Corp. (COHR).

The top 10 holdings account for about 7.82% of total assets under management.

Performance and RiskMDY seeks to match the performance of the S&P MidCap 400 Index before fees and expenses. The S&P MidCap 400 Index is composed of 400 selected stocks listed on national stock exchanges, and spans a broad range of major industry groups.

The ETF has gained about 9.22% so far this year and is up roughly 8.07% in the last one year (as of 12/25/2025). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $468.22 and $621.24.

The ETF has a beta of 1.05 and standard deviation of 18.08% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 402 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.

AlternativesSPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, MDY is a good option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Blend area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.

The Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) and the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) track a similar index. While Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF has $90.56 billion in assets, iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF has $104.25 billion. VO has an expense ratio of 0.04% and IJH charges 0.05%.

Bottom-LineWhile an excellent vehicle for long term investors, passively managed ETFs are a popular choice among institutional and retail investors due to their low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency.

To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.

The First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF (FBT - Free Report) was launched on June 19, 2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Healthcare - Biotech segment of the equity market.

While an excellent vehicle for long term investors, passively managed ETFs are a popular choice among institutional and retail investors due to their low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency.

Investor-friendly, sector ETFs provide many options to gain low risk and diversified exposure to a broad group of companies in particular sectors. Healthcare - Biotech is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 4, placing it in top 25%.

Index DetailsThe fund is sponsored by First Trust Advisors. It has amassed assets over $1.39 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Healthcare - Biotech segment of the equity market. FBT seeks to match the performance of the NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index before fees and expenses.

The NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index is an equal dollar weighted index designed to measure the performance of a cross section of companies in the biotechnology industry that are primarily involved in the use of biological processes to develop products or provide services.

CostsInvestors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.

Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.54%, making it on par with most peer products in the space.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsWhile ETFs offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, a deep look into a fund's holdings is a valuable exercise. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

This ETF has heaviest allocation in the Healthcare sector -- about 100% of the portfolio.

Looking at individual holdings, Exact Sciences Corporation (EXAS) accounts for about 4.95% of total assets, followed by Natera, Inc. (NTRA) and Illumina, Inc. (ILMN).

The top 10 holdings account for about 38.84% of total assets under management.

Performance and RiskYear-to-date, the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF has added about 29.4% so far, and is up roughly 28.61% over the last 12 months (as of 12/25/2025). FBT has traded between $145.666 and $215.09 in this past 52-week period.

The ETF has a beta of 0.66 and standard deviation of 19.35% for the trailing three-year period, making it a high risk choice in the space. With about 31 holdings, it has more concentrated exposure than peers.

AlternativesFirst Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, FBT is a good option for those seeking exposure to the Health Care ETFs area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.

State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) tracks S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) tracks Nasdaq Biotechnology Index. State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF has $8.36 billion in assets, iShares Biotechnology ETF has $8.43 billion. XBI has an expense ratio of 0.35%, and IBB charges 0.44%.

Bottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market, the Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF (PSCT - Free Report) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on April 7, 2010.

While an excellent vehicle for long term investors, passively managed ETFs are a popular choice among institutional and retail investors due to their low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency.

Additionally, sector ETFs offer convenient ways to gain low risk and diversified exposure to a broad group of companies in particular sectors. Technology - Broad is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 1, placing it in top 6%.

Index DetailsThe fund is sponsored by Invesco. It has amassed assets over $329.68 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market. PSCT seeks to match the performance of the S&P SmallCap 600 Capped Information Technology Index before fees and expenses.

The S&P SmallCap 600 Capped Information Technology Index measures the overall performance of common stocks of US information technology companies.

CostsInvestors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.

Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.29%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.02%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

This ETF has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector -- about 100% of the portfolio.

Looking at individual holdings, Interdigital Inc (IDCC) accounts for about 4.24% of total assets, followed by Sanmina Corp (SANM) and Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS).

The top 10 holdings account for about 34.04% of total assets under management.

Performance and RiskYear-to-date, the Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF has gained about 22.37% so far, and is up roughly 18.52% over the last 12 months (as of 12/25/2025). PSCT has traded between $34.03 and $60.868 in this past 52-week period.

The ETF has a beta of 1.22 and standard deviation of 26.71% for the trailing three-year period, making it a high risk choice in the space. With about 72 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.

AlternativesInvesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, PSCT is an outstanding option for investors seeking exposure to the Technology ETFs segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.

State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) tracks Technology Select Sector Index and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index. State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF has $94.23 billion in assets, Vanguard Information Technology ETF has $114.10 billion. XLK has an expense ratio of 0.08%, and VGT charges 0.09%.

Bottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth ETF (DGRS - Free Report) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 07/25/2013.

What Are Smart Beta ETFs?The ETF industry has long been dominated by products based on market cap weighted indexes, a strategy created to reflect the market or a particular market segment.

Because market cap weighted indexes provide a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, they work well for investors who believe in market efficiency.

But, there are some investors who would rather invest in smart beta funds; these funds track non-cap weighted strategies, and are a strong option for those who prefer choosing great stocks in order to beat the market.

By attempting to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, non-cap weighted indexes are based on certain fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such.

While this space offers a number of choices to investors, including simplest equal-weighting, fundamental weighting and volatility/momentum based weighting methodologies, not all these strategies have been able to deliver superior results.

Fund Sponsor & IndexThe fund is managed by Wisdomtree. DGRS has been able to amass assets over $348.08 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Style Box - Small Cap Blend. This particular fund seeks to match the performance of the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Index before fees and expenses.

The WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Index is a fundamentally weighted index that consists of the small-capitalization segment of dividend-paying stocks with growth characteristics.

Cost & Other ExpensesCost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins if all other fundamentals are the same.

Annual operating expenses for DGRS are 0.38%, which makes it on par with most peer products in the space.

It's 12-month trailing dividend yield comes in at 2.52%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsWhile ETFs offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, a deep look into a fund's holdings is a valuable exercise. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

When you look at individual holdings, Us Dollaraccounts for about 77.63% of the fund's total assets, followed by Dreyfus Trsy Oblig Cash Mgmt Cl Ins and Polaris Inc (PII).

DGRS's top 10 holdings account for about 115.24% of its total assets under management.

Performance and RiskThe ETF has added about 1.19% and was up about 0.86% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 12/25/2025), respectively. DGRS has traded between $40.64 and $52.90 during this last 52-week period.

DGRS has a beta of 1.04 and standard deviation of 20.11% for the trailing three-year period, which makes the fund a medium risk choice in the space. With about 214 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk .

AlternativesWisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - Small Cap Blend segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) tracks Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) tracks NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index. iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF has $36.17 billion in assets, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has $101.98 billion. DGRO has an expense ratio of 0.08% and VIG changes 0.05%.

Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - Small Cap Blend

Bottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.

Peter Zhang
Dec 25, 2025 10:57

NEAR Protocol shows mixed signals at $1.47, but bullish MACD momentum and analyst targets of $1.53-$1.70 suggest upside potential if $1.60 resistance breaks.

NEAR Price Prediction Summary
• NEAR short-term target (1 week): $1.53 (+4.1%)
• NEAR Protocol medium-term forecast (1 month): $1.60-$1.70 range (+8.8% to +15.6%)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $1.60
• Critical support if bearish: $1.41

Recent NEAR Protocol Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest NEAR price prediction consensus from Blockchain.News points to a cautiously optimistic outlook for NEAR Protocol. Analysts have identified two key targets: a short-term NEAR price prediction of $1.53 and a medium-term NEAR Protocol forecast targeting $1.70. Both predictions hinge on NEAR's ability to break through the critical $1.60 resistance level.

The market consensus reveals moderate confidence in NEAR's recovery potential, with analysts noting mixed technical signals but emerging bullish momentum. This NEAR price prediction aligns with current technical indicators showing early signs of reversal from oversold conditions.

NEAR Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Potential Breakout
NEAR Protocol technical analysis reveals a cryptocurrency at a critical juncture. Trading at $1.47, NEAR sits below key moving averages including the SMA 7 ($1.50) and SMA 20 ($1.59), indicating recent weakness. However, several technical factors support a more optimistic NEAR Protocol forecast.

The RSI at 35.81 places NEAR in neutral territory, suggesting the token isn't oversold and has room for upward movement. More encouraging is the MACD histogram reading of 0.0080, which signals emerging bullish momentum despite the negative MACD line. The Stochastic indicators (%K: 19.37, %D: 16.99) suggest NEAR is approaching oversold levels, typically indicating a potential bounce.

NEAR's position within the Bollinger Bands (%B: 0.2225) shows the price trading in the lower portion of the band, with room to move toward the middle band at $1.59. The daily ATR of $0.12 indicates moderate volatility, providing opportunities for traders while maintaining manageable risk levels.

NEAR Protocol Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for NEAR
In the bullish scenario, NEAR price target progression follows a clear technical path. The immediate objective is breaking the $1.60 resistance, which coincides with the SMA 20 level. Successfully clearing this hurdle opens the door to the $1.70 NEAR Protocol forecast target, representing a 15.6% gain from current levels.

The bullish case strengthens if NEAR can maintain above the EMA 12 ($1.53) and generate increasing volume on any breakout attempt. The MACD histogram's positive reading supports this scenario, suggesting momentum is building despite the current consolidation phase.

Bearish Risk for NEAR Protocol
The bearish scenario for this NEAR price prediction centers on failure to hold the $1.47 pivot point. If NEAR breaks below this level, the immediate support at $1.41 becomes critical. A breakdown below $1.41 could trigger a retest of the 52-week low at $1.43, creating a challenging technical environment.

Risk factors include the distance from higher moving averages (SMA 50 at $1.93, SMA 200 at $2.37) and NEAR's position 56.24% below its 52-week high, indicating the broader trend remains challenging.

Should You Buy NEAR Now? Entry Strategy
For those considering whether to buy or sell NEAR, the current technical setup suggests a cautious accumulation approach. Entry points should focus on the $1.44-$1.47 range, with a stop-loss below $1.41 to manage downside risk.

A more aggressive entry strategy involves waiting for a break above $1.53 (EMA 12) with confirmation volume, targeting the $1.60 resistance. This approach offers better risk-reward dynamics but requires patience for the setup to develop.

Position sizing should remain conservative given the mixed technical signals. Consider scaling into positions rather than full allocation, allowing for additional purchases if the NEAR Protocol forecast plays out favorably.

NEAR Price Prediction Conclusion
This NEAR price prediction maintains medium confidence in upside potential over the coming weeks. The combination of oversold conditions, emerging MACD momentum, and analyst targets in the $1.53-$1.70 range supports a cautiously optimistic outlook.

Key indicators to monitor for confirmation include volume expansion on any move above $1.53, RSI breaking above 40 to confirm momentum shift, and sustained trading above the EMA 12. Invalidation signals include breaks below $1.41 support or failure to reclaim $1.50 within the next week.

The timeline for this NEAR Protocol forecast extends through January 2026, with initial targets expected within 1-2 weeks if technical conditions align. Traders should remain flexible and adjust positions based on developing price action around these critical levels.

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Lawrence Jengar
Dec 25, 2025 11:09

ARB shows bullish MACD momentum from $0.19 support, with analysts targeting $0.23-$0.40 recovery over next 4-6 weeks as Arbitrum breaks key resistance levels.

Arbitrum (ARB) is showing early signs of technical recovery after finding solid support at $0.18-$0.19 levels. With the MACD histogram turning bullish and analyst consensus pointing toward upside targets, our ARB price prediction suggests a measured recovery is underway for the Layer 2 scaling solution.

ARB Price Prediction Summary
• ARB short-term target (1 week): $0.23 (+21% from current $0.19)
• Arbitrum medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.24-$0.28 range

• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.23 immediate resistance
• Critical support if bearish: $0.17 Bollinger Band lower boundary

Recent Arbitrum Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest Arbitrum forecast from multiple analysts shows remarkable convergence around the $0.23-$0.24 price target. BanklessTimes presents the most bullish ARB price prediction with a $0.40 medium-term target, citing network activity expansion as a key driver. Meanwhile, Blockchain.News maintains a more conservative stance with $0.23-$0.24 short-term targets based on technical momentum.

The analyst consensus reveals medium confidence across all predictions, with ICO Bench identifying a potential accumulation phase that could support higher prices. This unified bullish sentiment, combined with the current technical setup, strengthens the case for ARB's near-term recovery potential.

ARB Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Bullish Momentum
The current Arbitrum technical analysis reveals several encouraging signals supporting our ARB price prediction. The MACD histogram has turned positive at 0.0008, marking the first bullish momentum shift after extended downside pressure. This momentum indicator, combined with ARB trading above the critical $0.19 pivot point, suggests the selling pressure may be exhausting.

Volume analysis shows $8.29 million in 24-hour Binance spot trading, indicating steady market participation without excessive volatility. The daily ATR of $0.01 reflects controlled price movements, which typically precede more significant directional moves. ARB's current position at 0.27 within the Bollinger Bands suggests room for upward expansion before hitting overbought conditions.

The RSI reading of 40.88 remains in neutral territory, providing ample space for bullish momentum to develop without immediate overbought concerns. This technical foundation supports the Arbitrum forecast for gradual price appreciation rather than explosive moves.

Arbitrum Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for ARB
Our primary ARB price target of $0.24 represents a 26% gain from current levels and aligns with recent analyst predictions. Breaking above the immediate resistance at $0.23 would likely trigger algorithmic buying and push ARB toward the Bollinger Band upper boundary at $0.22, with extension potential to $0.24.

The bullish Arbitrum forecast extends to $0.28-$0.31 if ARB can sustain momentum above $0.24. This scenario requires confirmation from increasing volume and RSI pushing above 60. The network's fundamental strength in Layer 2 scaling could provide the narrative support needed for such appreciation.

Bearish Risk for Arbitrum
The primary risk to our ARB price prediction lies in a break below the $0.17 support level, which coincides with both the Bollinger Band lower boundary and the 52-week low region. Such a breakdown could trigger stop-loss selling and push ARB toward $0.15-$0.16.

A bearish scenario would likely unfold if broader crypto markets face renewed selling pressure or if Arbitrum-specific negative developments emerge. Traders should monitor the $0.19 pivot point closely, as sustained trading below this level would invalidate the bullish technical setup.

Should You Buy ARB Now? Entry Strategy
Based on our Arbitrum technical analysis, the current $0.19 level presents a reasonable entry opportunity for those asking "buy or sell ARB." The risk-reward ratio favors buyers, with clear upside targets at $0.23-$0.24 against downside risk to $0.17.

Conservative traders should consider dollar-cost averaging between $0.18-$0.20, with initial position sizing at 25-30% of intended allocation. More aggressive traders could enter immediately at $0.19 with a stop-loss at $0.175, targeting the $0.24 ARB price target for a 2:1 risk-reward ratio.

Risk management remains crucial given ARB's 69% distance from 52-week highs. Position sizing should reflect this elevated risk, with stops placed below the $0.17 support to protect against deeper corrections.

ARB Price Prediction Conclusion
Our ARB price prediction anticipates a measured recovery to $0.24 over the next 4-6 weeks, supported by improving technical momentum and analyst consensus. The bullish MACD histogram and solid support at $0.19 provide the foundation for this Arbitrum forecast, though confidence remains medium given broader market uncertainties.

Key indicators to watch include sustained trading above $0.19, increasing volume on any upward moves, and RSI progression toward 50-60 levels. A break above $0.23 would validate the bullish scenario and open the path to higher targets. Conversely, failure to hold $0.17 would signal a return to bearish conditions and require reassessment of the prediction framework.

The timeline for this ARB price prediction extends through January 2026, with initial confirmation expected by early January if technical momentum continues building.

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Rebeca Moen
Dec 25, 2025 11:22

SUI price prediction points to potential 21-50% upside to $1.70-$2.10 range within 4-6 weeks, supported by bullish MACD divergence and oversold conditions near $1.40 pivot.

SUI Price Prediction Summary
• SUI short-term target (1 week): $1.50-$1.55 (+7-11% from current $1.40)
• Sui medium-term forecast (1 month): $1.70-$2.10 range (+21-50% upside potential)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $1.50 resistance turning to support
• Critical support if bearish: $1.33-$1.30 zone (immediate and strong support levels)

Recent Sui Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest SUI price prediction consensus from major crypto analysts shows a cautiously optimistic outlook despite recent consolidation. MEXC News and Blockchain.News both align on a $1.70-$2.10 medium-term target, citing bullish MACD divergence and oversold conditions as primary catalysts for recovery.

However, CoinCodex presents a contrarian view with a bearish SUI price target of $1.12, noting that 85% of technical indicators currently signal downtrend momentum. This divergence in analyst opinions creates an interesting setup where the market appears to be at a critical decision point.

The Sui forecast from multiple sources suggests that breaking above the $1.50 resistance level could validate the bullish scenario, while failure to hold current support zones could trigger the bearish alternative toward $1.12.

SUI Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Potential Reversal
Current Sui technical analysis reveals several compelling factors supporting a potential price recovery. The RSI reading of 39.72 indicates neutral conditions with room for upward movement, while the MACD histogram showing 0.0016 suggests early bullish momentum is building.

The Bollinger Bands analysis is particularly revealing, with SUI trading at a %B position of 0.17, placing it very close to the lower band at $1.34. This positioning often indicates oversold conditions and potential for mean reversion toward the middle band at $1.51.

Volume analysis shows healthy trading activity at $28.6 million on Binance, providing sufficient liquidity for any potential breakout moves. The Daily ATR of $0.11 indicates moderate volatility, suggesting moves of 7-8% in either direction are entirely feasible within short timeframes.

Sui Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for SUI
The primary SUI price prediction for the bullish scenario targets the $1.70-$2.10 range within 4-6 weeks. This forecast is supported by several technical factors:

First, SUI needs to reclaim the $1.50 level, which represents both the 20-day SMA and immediate resistance. A decisive break above this level would likely trigger momentum toward $1.73 (immediate resistance) and subsequently the $2.10 upper target.

The bullish MACD histogram, combined with the oversold Bollinger Bands position, creates a favorable risk-reward setup. If buying pressure emerges, the path to $1.70 appears relatively clear, representing a 21% upside from current levels.

Bearish Risk for Sui
The bearish Sui forecast cannot be ignored, particularly given CoinCodex's warning about 85% of indicators showing downtrend signals. If SUI fails to hold the $1.33 immediate support, a decline toward the $1.30 strong support becomes probable.

A break below $1.30 would likely trigger stop-losses and accelerate selling pressure toward the $1.12 target mentioned by CoinCodex. This scenario would represent a 20% decline from current levels and would invalidate the near-term recovery thesis.

Should You Buy SUI Now? Entry Strategy
Based on current Sui technical analysis, a layered entry approach appears most prudent. The first entry zone is at current levels around $1.40, representing the established pivot point with a tight stop-loss at $1.32.

A more conservative entry would wait for a break above $1.50 with volume confirmation before establishing positions. This approach reduces risk but sacrifices some potential upside if the recovery begins immediately.

For risk management, any SUI price prediction strategy should include stop-losses below $1.30 to limit downside exposure. Position sizing should reflect the medium confidence level of current forecasts, with allocation not exceeding 2-3% of total portfolio risk.

SUI Price Prediction Conclusion
The SUI price prediction for the coming weeks favors a recovery scenario with medium confidence. The technical setup supports a move toward $1.70-$2.10 within 4-6 weeks, representing 21-50% upside potential from current $1.40 levels.

Key indicators to watch include MACD signal line crosses, RSI moving above 50, and most critically, SUI's ability to reclaim and hold the $1.50 resistance level. The Sui forecast timeline suggests this setup should resolve within the next 7-10 days.

Regarding buy or sell SUI decisions, the current risk-reward favors cautious accumulation near support levels, but traders should remain prepared for either scenario. The technical analysis supports a bullish bias, but the mixed analyst consensus requires careful position management and adherence to predefined stop-loss levels.

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Yuan hits 2.5-year high as Chinese exporters sell dollars — over $1 trillion offshore may flow back home.Gold hits records and dollar weakens, but Bitcoin can't break $90,000 — the classic bullish setup isn't working.Year-end liquidity crunch and $825 million in ETF outflows suppress Bitcoin — Fed easing in 2026 may help.China’s currency hits a 2.5-year high as the dollar weakens — a classic bullish setup for Bitcoin that isn’t working.

China’s onshore yuan closed at its strongest level since May 2023 on Thursday, trading at 7.0066 per dollar and nearly breaching the psychologically key 7-per-dollar mark. The move caps a 5% appreciation against the greenback since early April.

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Yuan’s Rally, Dollar’s ExitThe rally is being driven by Chinese exporters rushing to convert their dollar revenues into yuan before year-end. This is more than seasonal housekeeping — analysts estimate that over $1 trillion in corporate dollars held offshore could eventually flow back to China.

Why now? The calculus has shifted. China’s economy is showing signs of recovery, the US Federal Reserve has been cutting rates, and the yuan itself is strengthening — creating a self-reinforcing cycle. Holding dollars looks less attractive when the currency you’re converting into keeps rising.

Some brokerages believe this is only the beginning. The headwinds that pressured the yuan for years — trade tensions, capital flight, a surging dollar — are now reversing into tailwinds. If the Fed eases more aggressively in 2026, as some expect, the yuan’s climb could accelerate further.

The Setup That Should WorkA weakening dollar typically lifts Bitcoin. The logic is straightforward: as the world’s reserve currency loses ground, dollar-denominated assets like BTC become relatively cheaper, and the “digital gold” narrative gains traction.

Gold is playing its part — the metal has hit record highs this month. Yet Bitcoin remains stuck in a $85,000-$90,000 range, unable to sustain breaks above $90,000 despite three attempts this week alone.

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Why the Disconnect?Several factors are muting Bitcoin’s response to what should be favorable macro conditions.

First, year-end liquidity is thin. Holiday trading volumes have amplified volatility while limiting conviction-driven moves. Second, institutional flows have turned negative — US spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen five consecutive days of net outflows totaling over $825 million, according to SoSoValue data.

Source: SoSoValueThird, the Bank of Japan’s rate hike last week to a three-decade high has kept markets on edge. Although the yen weakened rather than strengthened after the decision — limiting carry trade unwind pressure — uncertainty over the BOJ’s future path continues to weigh on risk appetite.

2026: Delayed Rally?The bullish case isn’t dead, just deferred. Some analysts expect the dollar to weaken further in 2026, particularly if US monetary easing exceeds current market expectations.

If that thesis plays out, Bitcoin’s muted response to current dollar weakness may reflect timing rather than a structural breakdown in the correlation. Once liquidity normalizes in January and Fed policy clarity improves, the yuan’s signal may finally reach crypto markets.

For now, Bitcoin watches from the sidelines as China flashes one of the clearest dollar-bearish signals in years.

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As 2025 winds down, stablecoins like USDC are being used for more than just trading. They are increasingly part of payments, business transfers, and routine movement of funds, not only activity tied to market cycles. As more money moves more often, the way those transfers settle has started to matter far more than it used to. 

That change has put pressure on existing blockchain networks. Activity picked up over the second half of the year, and during busy periods this showed up through higher fees, slower confirmations, and less predictable transfer costs.

On Ethereum, for example, sending USDC late in 2025 has often cost anywhere from a few dollars to well over ten dollars during periods of congestion, meaning even a basic transfer can end up costing more than expected.

By the second half of the year, fee volatility had become another familiar issue. Gas-based pricing means the cost of a stablecoin transfer can change quickly depending on network conditions, making routine payments harder to plan for traders, businesses, and treasury teams. In practice, once exchange and transfer fees are factored in, the cost advantage of using stablecoins can narrow more than many users expect.

That’s where Bybit’s decision to add USDC support on the XDC Network fits in. As stablecoin transfers become part of everyday activity, exchanges are under pressure to offer routes that are easier to manage and more predictable. How quickly and cheaply funds can move now matters as much as access itself.

“Most users don’t care about blockchain labels anymore. They care about whether a transfer clears quickly and what it costs them in the end,” said Angus O’Callaghan, head of trading and markets at XDC Network. “If stablecoins are going to function as everyday financial tools, the infrastructure underneath them has to feel reliable, not stressful.”

Bybit Waives USDC Fees on XDC and Launches $200,000 Reward Program
For most stablecoin users, access isn’t the problem anymore. USDC is already available on nearly every major exchange. What people care about now is whether moving funds actually works the way they need it to: quickly, regularly, and without having to think twice about the cost.

Bybit’s recent changes make sense within this context. Alongside opening another route for USDC transfers, the exchange is waiving withdrawal fees on XDC from December 1, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and offering a 200,000 USDC reward pool for new users who register and make qualifying deposits.

From a user point of view, this is less about features and more about convenience. When transfers start to feel expensive or unpredictable, people naturally change how they move money. Some wait longer to transfer, others batch payments, and some avoid smaller transactions altogether. Having another option available makes those decisions easier.

For Bybit users, USDC on XDC simply adds flexibility. It gives them another way to move funds when the usual routes don’t feel like the best choice, without changing what they’re using or how they think about stablecoins.

What This Signals for Exchanges
Bybit’s recent move around USDC transfers reflects a change that’s starting to show up across the exchange landscape. While Bybit has taken a clear step in expanding how users can move funds, it’s also part of a wider pattern playing out over the past few weeks.

BTSE, KuCoin, MEXC, Gate.io, Bitrue, and Pionex have also expanded support for XDC, enabling deposits, withdrawals, and trading. Taken together, these moves point to growing interest among exchanges in settlement networks that can handle regular transfer activity without the fee swings seen on more congested chains.

For exchanges, the reasoning is largely practical. As stablecoin flows increase, relying on a small set of networks can make platforms more exposed to sudden cost changes and slower settlement during peak periods. Adding alternative routes gives exchanges more flexibility, helps smooth out those pressures, and offers users more consistent ways to move funds without changing the assets they already use.

All of this is also happening as stablecoins start to be treated more like real payment tools. In the U.S., proposals such as the GENIUS Act are focused on putting clearer rules around how stablecoins are issued and used, especially for payments and institutional activity. As that happens, the way stablecoins move between platforms and networks becomes more than a technical detail and part of what users and institutions expect by default.

“When stablecoins start getting used outside of trading, the conversation changes,” O’Callaghan added. “Once there are clearer rules around how they’re meant to work, like what’s being discussed with the GENIUS Act, people stop treating transfers as experiments. They expect them to behave like regular payments: to go through on time, at a cost they can understand, and without needing to second-guess every move.”

XDC in Practice
XDC Network is mostly used for practical, behind-the-scenes work rather than consumer-facing crypto activity. It’s been used in areas like trade finance, real-world asset tokenization, and settlement processes where systems need to work consistently and without surprises.

That same setup also works well for moving stablecoins. Transfers on XDC tend to go through quickly and usually cost very little, which matters more now that stablecoin transfers became more common. For people or businesses sending USDC often, lower and more predictable costs make those transfers easier to manage over time.

This is starting to show in the data. The amount of USDC issued on XDC has continued to rise and recently passed $200 million, indicating that usage is moving beyond early tests and into more regular activity. Rather than brief spikes, the numbers point to steady use by participants who move funds often.

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From XDC’s side, integrations like Bybit’s are mainly about being useful. The network is being used as another place where stablecoin transfers can happen reliably, rather than as something meant to attract attention on its own.

XDC was also designed with institutional payment flows in mind, where predictable settlement and consistent costs matter more than short-term optimization. That makes it practical for businesses and financial institutions moving stablecoins at scale, where delays or sudden fee swings quickly turn into operational problems.

That focus is already showing up in how the network is being used. Beyond basic transfers, XDC supports more complex financial workflows, including global payments, tokenized settlement, and stablecoin-based liquidity. Assets like USDC are increasingly used within these flows, including as collateral, and more than $500 million worth of assets have already been tokenized and settled on the network.

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This kind of activity is especially relevant for trade finance and cross-border settlement, where funds need to move reliably across jurisdictions rather than fluctuate with market conditions. As more payment and trade processes move on-chain, infrastructure that can handle steady, high-volume transfers becomes less of a nice-to-have and more of a requirement.

Closing
In the end, decisions like Bybit’s USDC support on XDC are not about any single network or promotion and more about how exchanges are adjusting to a maturing market. For the exchange, offering another way to move USDC is part of that adjustment – making sure the experience holds up not just during quiet periods, but when activity picks up and small frictions start to matter. XDC’s role in that setup reflects how infrastructure choices are becoming part of the exchange’s responsibility, even if they stay largely out of sight.

“Good infrastructure doesn’t draw attention to itself,” O’Callaghan concludes. “When it works properly, users barely think about it, and that’s usually the goal.”

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There was a shout for the record. The networks lit up. Bitcoin had supposedly exceeded 126,000 dollars. A historic peak? Not so fast. This raw number, without filter, hides a much more nuanced reality. Galloping inflation, monetary erosion, and financial optical illusions have blurred reference points. Believing that BTC has crossed this symbolic threshold is to ignore that in today’s economy, the dollar no longer is worth what it was. And behind the numbers, there is the story we too often forget to…

In brief

Bitcoin’s peak in 2025, adjusted for inflation, remains under 100,000 dollars.
The inflationary economy distorts displayed records, masking bitcoin’s true current value.
Experts denounce a mistaken reading, distant from the original philosophy of cryptocurrencies.
Alex Thorn’s analysis places bitcoin in a more credible and transparent macroeconomic context.

The false peak of 126,000 $: when inflation catches up with the narrative
Has the BTC price really crossed the mythical six-figure threshold? Not if you adjust for inflation. Alex Thorn, analyst at Galaxy, reminds that the 126,000-dollar peak in October 2025 actually equals 99,848 dollars in constant 2020 dollars.

His analysis relies on the CPI, an index that reflects the gradual loss of purchasing power of the greenback. And this shift is far from negligible: the dollar’s value has dropped by 20% since 2020. The problem is that the media economy works with raw numbers. And the algorithms love that.

Thorn summarizes his thought in a tweet that went viral:

If you adjust bitcoin’s price for inflation using 2020 dollars, BTC has never exceeded $100,000. It actually peaked at $99,848 in 2020 value, if you can believe it. 

The economy is distorted, but comparisons remain frozen. Bitcoin rises, sure, but in an environment where fiat currency is crumbling, nothing is that simple.

Crypto domestication: Bitcoin facing the old world’s tools
By reintroducing macroeconomic tools into crypto analysis, aren’t we betraying BTC’s original spirit? Inflation, real comparisons, seasonal adjustments… This is exactly what Bitcoin wanted to avoid at its inception.

On X, BitKane doesn’t hide his skepticism:

If we start looking at bitcoin’s price from the angle of “adjustment,” aren’t we simply recreating the same system? Aren’t we, by thinking in terms of seasonal adjustments, becoming the new central bankers?

This unease raises a deep tension: between purists, who see bitcoin as a tool of resistance to institutional economy, and those who push for its integration into macro logics.

This debate goes beyond BTC alone. Ethereum, with its increasingly institutional rollups, or stablecoins backed by state currencies, reflect this same dynamic. The whole ecosystem seems to be moving closer to a more structured, less rebellious model.

Inflation economy: normalization accelerates
It is not so much bitcoin that’s booming, but rather the dollar that’s wavering. This disturbing observation is unavoidable in an economy shaken by a cumulative inflation of 24% between 2020 and 2025.

Alex Thorn goes further. For him, 2026 promises to be too chaotic to be predictable. Yet, Galaxy maintains a bullish long-term view, estimating bitcoin could reach 250,000 dollars by the end of 2027, driven by the growing institutionalization of the market.

BTC becomes more mature, its volatilities flatten out, its options diversify. Even its “volatility smile” aligns with that of commodities. Everything seems to indicate that the crypto economy is structuring itself.

But in this quest for recognition, the risk is great: trading freedom for integration. When records are read without filter, we forget that real value is built with context, not just spectacular peaks.

What the numbers don’t always say

Bitcoin’s peak in 2025: $126,000 (nominal);
In 2020 value: $99,848;
Cumulative inflation 2020–2025: +24%;
Dollar purchasing power: −20% since 2020;
Current BTC price: 87,320 dollars.

Some will continue to believe it firmly. For them, Bitcoin has crossed the symbolic threshold. Regardless of adjustments. And despite doubts, a segment of enthusiasts already projects a BTC at 180,000 dollars by 2026. The economy divides. So do the numbers.

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La révolution blockchain et crypto est en marche ! Et le jour où les impacts se feront ressentir sur l’économie la plus vulnérable de ce Monde, contre toute espérance, je dirai que j’y étais pour quelque chose

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Dec 25, 2025 10:07

AVAX price prediction shows potential 8% upside to $13.22 medium-term target as MACD momentum turns bullish despite trading below key moving averages.

AVAX Price Prediction: Targeting $13.22 Recovery Within 2-4 Weeks
AVAX Price Prediction Summary
• AVAX short-term target (1 week): $12.50-$12.80 (+2% to +4%)
• Avalanche medium-term forecast (1 month): $13.00-$13.50 range (+6% to +10%)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $12.78 (20-day SMA resistance)
• Critical support if bearish: $11.26 (immediate support matching 52-week low area)

Recent Avalanche Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest AVAX price prediction consensus from leading analysts paints a cautiously optimistic picture for the coming weeks. Blockchain.News issued the most bullish Avalanche forecast on December 24th, targeting $13.22 based on emerging MACD momentum despite current price action below key moving averages.

This aligns closely with earlier predictions from December 23rd ($12.50 target) and Hexn.io's AI-driven model forecasting $12.55 by today (December 25th). The convergence around the $12.50-$13.22 range suggests strong analyst consensus, with all three recent forecasts carrying medium confidence levels.

What's particularly noteworthy is that all analysts are focusing on the same technical catalyst: bullish MACD divergence occurring while AVAX trades near oversold territory. This creates a compelling setup for a relief rally.

AVAX Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Modest Recovery
The current Avalanche technical analysis reveals a cryptocurrency positioned for a potential bounce from oversold conditions. With AVAX trading at $12.26, the token sits just 3% above its 52-week low of $11.44, creating an attractive risk-reward ratio for buyers.

The MACD histogram reading of 0.0753 represents the most significant bullish signal, indicating momentum is shifting despite the overall negative MACD reading of -0.6507. This divergence often precedes price reversals, supporting the AVAX price target of $13.22 within the next 2-4 weeks.

RSI at 41.44 provides additional confirmation, sitting in neutral territory with room for upward movement before reaching overbought conditions. The Bollinger Bands position of 0.34 shows AVAX trading in the lower third of its recent range, historically a favorable entry zone.

Trading volume of $22.8 million on Binance provides adequate liquidity, though we'd prefer to see volume expansion above $30 million to confirm any breakout attempts above the $12.78 resistance level.

Avalanche Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for AVAX
The primary AVAX price prediction for the bullish scenario targets $13.22 as the initial resistance level, representing an 8% gain from current levels. This target aligns with the middle Bollinger Band at $12.78 plus additional momentum toward the 50-day SMA at $14.10.

For this scenario to unfold, AVAX needs to break above the 20-day SMA resistance at $12.78 on sustained volume. Once cleared, the next resistance cluster sits around $14.10-$14.38, where the 50-day SMA meets the upper Bollinger Band.

The most optimistic Avalanche forecast within a 4-6 week timeframe could see AVAX reach $15.50-$16.00 if broader crypto market conditions improve and network fundamentals continue strengthening.

Bearish Risk for Avalanche
The downside scenario involves a break below the critical $11.26 support level, which has held as both immediate support and aligns closely with the 52-week low. A sustained break below this level could trigger additional selling toward $10.50-$11.00.

Key risk factors include broader crypto market weakness, particularly if Bitcoin falls below $90,000, which historically pressures altcoins like AVAX. Additionally, any negative news regarding Avalanche's ecosystem development or regulatory concerns could accelerate downside momentum.

Should You Buy AVAX Now? Entry Strategy
Based on current Avalanche technical analysis, the answer to "buy or sell AVAX" leans toward selective buying with proper risk management. The optimal entry strategy involves scaling into positions around current levels ($12.20-$12.30) with additional purchases on any dip toward $11.80-$12.00.

Entry Points:
- Primary entry: $12.20-$12.30 (current levels)
- Secondary entry: $11.80-$12.00 (on pullbacks)
- Stop-loss: $11.15 (below key support)

Position Sizing: Limit initial positions to 2-3% of portfolio given medium confidence levels. Consider adding to positions only after confirming break above $12.78 resistance.

Target Management: Take partial profits at $12.80 (first resistance) and $13.22 (primary target), while holding core positions for potential extension toward $14.10.

AVAX Price Prediction Conclusion
The AVAX price prediction for the next 2-4 weeks targets $13.22 with medium confidence, representing approximately 8% upside potential from current levels. This Avalanche forecast relies primarily on bullish MACD momentum developing while AVAX trades near oversold conditions.

Key indicators to monitor:
- MACD histogram maintaining positive readings
- RSI breaking above 45 for momentum confirmation

- Volume expansion above $30 million during any breakout attempts
- Bitcoin maintaining support above $95,000 for broader market stability

Timeline: The prediction should play out within 2-4 weeks, with initial confirmation needed by breaking above $12.78 resistance. Failure to hold $11.26 support would invalidate the bullish thesis and require reassessment of the AVAX price target.

Confidence Level: Medium (65%) - supported by technical indicators but dependent on broader market conditions remaining stable.

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Rebeca Moen
Dec 25, 2025 10:14

LINK price prediction shows potential 27% upside to $15.50 within 30 days as Chainlink approaches oversold territory, but must first break $13.08 resistance level.

LINK Price Prediction Summary
• LINK short-term target (1 week): $13.20 (+8.4%) - Testing SMA 20 resistance
• Chainlink medium-term forecast (1 month): $14.50-$15.50 range (+19% to +27%)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $13.08 (SMA 20)
• Critical support if bearish: $11.61 (strong support zone)

Recent Chainlink Price Predictions from Analysts
The cryptocurrency prediction landscape for Chainlink has been notably quiet over the past three days, with no major analyst forecasts emerging. This silence often precedes significant price movements as the market consolidates before the next directional move. The absence of fresh predictions allows us to focus purely on technical indicators, which are currently painting a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture for LINK's near-term trajectory.

Historical patterns suggest that when analyst coverage drops during consolidation periods, the subsequent breakout tends to be more pronounced. This makes the current LINK price prediction particularly crucial for positioning ahead of potential volatility.

LINK Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Recovery
The Chainlink technical analysis reveals a cryptocurrency positioned at a critical juncture. Trading at $12.18, LINK sits precariously close to its 52-week low of $11.65, having declined 54.54% from its yearly peak of $26.79. This proximity to major support levels creates an asymmetric risk-reward opportunity.

The RSI reading of 39.09 indicates LINK is approaching oversold territory without being extremely oversold, suggesting room for both downward pressure and potential reversal. The MACD histogram at -0.0378 shows bearish momentum is weakening, though still present. Most telling is the Bollinger Bands position at 0.20, indicating LINK is trading in the lower portion of its recent range, historically a area where reversals occur.

Volume analysis shows $17.57 million in 24-hour trading, which is moderate but sufficient to support a meaningful price movement. The daily ATR of $0.77 suggests normal volatility levels, providing clear entry and exit parameters for traders.

Chainlink Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for LINK
The primary LINK price target in a bullish scenario is $15.50, representing a 27% upside from current levels. This target aligns with the midpoint between the SMA 50 ($13.54) and the immediate resistance at $15.01. For this bullish case to materialize, LINK must first reclaim the SMA 20 at $13.08, which would signal the beginning of a trend reversal.

The path to $15.50 involves several technical milestones. Initial resistance at $13.08 must give way to allow LINK to challenge $13.54 (SMA 50). Once above this level, the next significant hurdle sits at $15.01 (immediate resistance), before targeting the upper Bollinger Band near $14.58 and ultimately the $15.50 price objective.

Trading volume above $25 million daily would provide confirmation of this bullish trajectory, while RSI readings above 50 would indicate renewed buying interest.

Bearish Risk for Chainlink
The bearish scenario for this Chainlink forecast centers on a breakdown below the critical $11.61 support level. Should this occur, LINK could retest its 52-week low at $11.65 before potentially declining toward $10.50-$11.00, representing a 14-20% downside risk.

Warning signs for this bearish outcome include RSI falling below 35, MACD histogram declining further into negative territory, and daily trading volume dropping below $12 million. The proximity to the 52-week low means limited downside cushion exists, making risk management paramount.

Should You Buy LINK Now? Entry Strategy
The current technical setup suggests a staged approach to buying LINK. Conservative investors should wait for a clear break above $13.08 with volume confirmation before establishing positions. This level represents the SMA 20 and would signal the first step in trend reversal.

Aggressive traders might consider dollar-cost averaging between current levels and $11.74 (immediate support), with strict stop-losses below $11.50. This approach capitalizes on the proximity to major support while limiting downside exposure.

Position sizing should remain conservative given the mixed signals. Allocating no more than 2-3% of portfolio to LINK at these levels provides adequate exposure while managing risk. Entry points of $12.00-$12.20 offer favorable risk-reward ratios targeting the $15.50 objective.

LINK Price Prediction Conclusion
This LINK price prediction carries medium confidence based on technical indicators showing early signs of stabilization near critical support levels. The base case scenario targets $13.20 within one week and $15.50 within 30 days, contingent on breaking above SMA 20 resistance at $13.08.

Key indicators to monitor for confirmation include RSI movement above 42, MACD histogram turning positive, and daily volume exceeding $20 million. Invalidation signals would be a close below $11.50 or RSI dropping below 32.

The timeline for this Chainlink forecast spans 30 days, with initial confirmation or rejection expected within 5-7 trading days as LINK either breaks above or falls below its current consolidation range. Given the proximity to 52-week lows and oversold conditions, the risk-reward ratio favors cautious optimism for patient investors willing to weather potential near-term volatility.

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Alvin Lang
Dec 25, 2025 10:27

BCH price prediction points to $625 target despite bearish MACD momentum. Critical $518 support holds key to Bitcoin Cash forecast success in coming weeks.

BCH Price Prediction Summary
• BCH short-term target (1 week): $625 (+6.7% from current $585.80)
• Bitcoin Cash medium-term forecast (1 month): $580-$650 range with potential for $670 breakout
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $631.70 (strong resistance)
• Critical support if bearish: $518.50 (immediate support failure triggers $446.90 test)

Recent Bitcoin Cash Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest BCH price prediction consensus from major analysts reveals cautiously optimistic sentiment despite mixed technical signals. MEXC News leads the charge with the most aggressive Bitcoin Cash forecast, targeting $625 within 7-10 days based on bullish MACD divergence patterns.

CoinLore takes a more conservative approach, noting the neutral RSI at 49.33 while flagging the bearish SMA (10) signal at $576.79. Their analysis suggests patience rather than aggressive positioning. Meanwhile, Blockchain.News provides the most balanced perspective with their $580-$625 range prediction, acknowledging both the successful defense of $518 support and the potential for a 15-20% oversold bounce.

The analyst consensus aligns around the $625 BCH price target, though confidence levels remain moderate given conflicting momentum indicators. This convergence suggests institutional awareness of key technical levels driving the Bitcoin Cash forecast.

BCH Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Controlled Rally
Current technical positioning supports a measured bullish Bitcoin Cash technical analysis despite some concerning momentum divergences. At $585.80, BCH sits comfortably above its SMA 20 ($576.68) and well clear of the critical $518.50 support that triggered recent analyst attention.

The RSI at 54.35 provides the clearest bullish signal, sitting in neutral territory with room for upward expansion before reaching overbought conditions. This contrasts sharply with the MACD histogram at -1.0299, which signals weakening momentum despite the positive MACD line at 9.4163.

Bollinger Bands analysis reveals BCH trading at 0.6162 position within the bands, suggesting controlled volatility with the upper band at $615.93 providing initial resistance before the key $631.70 level. The 24-hour trading volume of $32.1 million on Binance indicates sufficient liquidity to support the predicted move to $625.

The most compelling technical factor supporting the BCH price prediction lies in the moving average structure. All major SMAs (7, 20, 50, 200) show bullish alignment with the 7-day SMA at $589.36 providing immediate dynamic support.

Bitcoin Cash Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for BCH
The primary bull case targets $625 as the initial BCH price target, representing a 6.7% gain from current levels. This aligns perfectly with the upper Bollinger Band resistance and recent analyst predictions. Success at $625 opens the door to testing the 52-week high of $624.90, with a break above triggering momentum toward $650-$670.

The bullish scenario requires holding above $576.68 (SMA 20) as dynamic support while maintaining RSI momentum above 50. Volume expansion beyond the current $32 million daily average would provide critical confirmation of institutional interest supporting the Bitcoin Cash forecast.

A decisive break of $631.70 strong resistance transforms the outlook dramatically, potentially targeting the psychological $700 level within 4-6 weeks. This scenario gains probability if Bitcoin's broader market momentum provides tailwinds for major altcoins.

Bearish Risk for Bitcoin Cash
The bear case centers on failure of the $518.50 immediate support level, which would invalidate the current Bitcoin Cash technical analysis and trigger deeper selling. Initial downside targets include $508 (recent low) before testing the critical $446.90 strong support.

The negative MACD histogram at -1.0299 provides the primary bearish signal, suggesting underlying momentum remains weak despite recent price stability. If RSI falls below 45 while volume increases, it would confirm distribution and support the bearish thesis.

A break below $446.90 would represent a significant technical failure, potentially targeting the $400 psychological level and threatening the broader bullish structure that has supported BCH since its $335 52-week low.

Should You Buy BCH Now? Entry Strategy
The current BCH price prediction supports a cautiously bullish approach with specific entry parameters. Primary buying opportunity exists on any pullback to $576-$580 (SMA 20 support area), providing a favorable risk-reward ratio targeting $625.

For aggressive traders, current levels at $585.80 offer acceptable entry with tight stops below $570 (EMA 12 at $577.74 provides buffer). This strategy targets the $625 BCH price target while limiting downside risk to approximately 2.5%.

Conservative investors should wait for confirmation above $600 before initiating positions, accepting reduced upside potential in exchange for higher probability setups. This approach targets $631.70 break with stops below $585.

Position sizing should remain moderate given the mixed momentum signals. Allocate no more than 3-5% of portfolio to BCH positions until technical clarity emerges around the $625 resistance level.

BCH Price Prediction Conclusion
The Bitcoin Cash forecast points to $625 as the primary target within 7-10 days, supported by analyst consensus and technical positioning above key moving averages. However, the negative MACD histogram introduces uncertainty that requires careful monitoring.

Confidence Level: Medium (65%)

Key indicators to watch include RSI maintaining above 52, daily volume expanding beyond $35 million, and most critically, holding $576.68 as support. Failure of these conditions would invalidate the bullish BCH price prediction.

The timeline for this prediction centers on the next 10 trading days, with $625 success opening extended targets toward $650-$670. Traders should prepare for increased volatility around the Christmas holiday period, which could accelerate or delay the predicted timeline.

Whether to buy or sell BCH depends on risk tolerance, but the current setup favors patient buyers at support levels over aggressive sellers, provided the $518.50 critical support continues holding firm.

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2025 has been a largely strong year for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin climbed to a new all-time high of $126,000 during the year, alongside the launch of several new altcoin-focused exchange-traded funds and the establishment of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve in the United States.

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December 25, 2025

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded eight consecutive days of institutional selling, with total outflows reaching approximately $825 million as year-end tax strategies dominate market behavior.

According to analyst Alek, the sustained selling pressure stems primarily from tax loss harvesting.

He claimed it is a temporary phenomenon expected to conclude within the coming week, alongside de-risking ahead of Bitcoin’s quarterly options expiry.

Institutions have been selling $BTC for 8 straight days now.

Most of the selling is due to tax loss harvesting, which means it'll be over in a week.

Also, Bitcoin quarterly options expiry is set to happen this week, so a bit of de-risking is happening too.

This is temporary… pic.twitter.com/h6FO3UEGST

— Alek (@Alek_Carter) December 24, 2025
On December 24 alone, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs witnessed net outflows of $175 million, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading the exodus at $91.37 million.

Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $52.70 million in outflows, while newer products showed resilience, with Solana ETFs attracting $1.48 million and XRP ETFs drawing $11.93 million in fresh capital.

Source: SosoValueRegional Shift Creates New Market DynamicA notable geographic rotation has emerged in Bitcoin markets, with the United States becoming the dominant seller while Asian buyers step in as the primary accumulation force, as noted by analyst Ted Pillows.

Source: X/@TedPillowsThis is quite notable as it is a reversal that’s quite different from traditional capital flow patterns that have historically characterized crypto trading.

Meanwhile, whale activity on Binance has contracted sharply, with large holder deposits plummeting nearly 50% from $7.9 billion to $3.9 billion.

CryptoQuant data reveals that monthly whale inflows dropped from approximately $7.88 billion to $3.86 billion in December, effectively halving in just weeks.

Source: CryptoQuantDespite this broader slowdown, isolated spikes persist, with recent movements including $466 million across the 100 BTC to 10,000 BTC cohorts and over $435 million from the 1,000 to 10,000 BTC range.

The reduced whale deposit activity suggests diminished selling pressure, as fewer Bitcoin transfers to exchanges mechanically translate to less immediate liquidation risk.

However, Binance continues to capture the largest share of exchange flows.

Bitcoin Correlation Breakdown Signals IndependenceBitcoin’s market behavior has decoupled from traditional assets, with correlation to the Nasdaq approaching zero and turning negative against gold.

CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn noted that Bitcoin no longer trades like a tech stock or safe haven, instead “carving out its own market regime.”

Low Correlation Signal 🚨

Bitcoin is moving independently:
• Nasdaq correlation is near 0
• Gold correlation is negative

BTC is no longer trading like a tech stock or a safe haven. It’s carving out its own market regime. pic.twitter.com/VLibiQWYIb

— Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) December 25, 2025
This independence comes as gold and silver continue climbing while Bitcoin remains range-bound.

CryptoQuant analysis attributes the divergence to increased demand for traditional safe assets amid geopolitical uncertainty, expectations of lower real interest rates, and easier institutional allocation pathways to precious metals.

Source: CryptoQuantBitcoin is treated primarily as a high-beta risk asset rather than a pure safe haven, making it secondary during risk-off environments when capital first flows into gold and government bonds.

Bitcoin’s apparent demand recently turned negative, indicating stagnant new capital inflows despite elevated prices.

Short-Term Holder SOPR has also spent extended periods below 1, suggesting recent buyers are exiting at losses or breakeven, creating selling pressure on rebounds.

Gold trades above $4,500 per ounce while Bitcoin still struggles to break $90,000.

Source: CryptoQuantBear Market Scenario Gains CredibilityNotably, CryptoQuant’s Bitcoin Cycle Momentum Indicator (BCMI) has also fallen below equilibrium but remains above historical bottom zones of 0.25–0.35 seen during 2019 and 2023 cycle lows.

The current reading, according to analysts, suggests markets may be transitioning into a bear phase rather than experiencing a simple pullback.

Source: CryptoQuantHowever, they emphasize this remains a scenario rather than a forecast that requires further confirmation.

Adding to the waning demand, Polymarket odds for Bitcoin reaching $100,000 by year-end have collapsed to just 3%, which shows the perfect near-term sentiment.

Despite current weakness, analyst Plan C maintains conviction that “Bitcoin will have its moment in the spotlight” in 2026, predicting mean reversion against gold and silver’s outperformance in the relatively near term.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $87,838, down nearly 30% from its October peak above $126,000.

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ZEC is next in line in terms of daily gains.

The modest recovery staged by the bitcoin bulls over the past 24 hours drove the asset to $88,000, where it faced an immediate rejection and now sits well below that level.

Most larger-cap altcoins are slightly in the green, but they still can’t get out of the recent nosedive. ZEC has emerged as the top gainer here, while the mid-caps have CC as their daily winner.

BTC Halted at $88K
The graph below will clearly demonstrate BTC’s choppy market moves as of late. The cryptocurrency went through a volatile period last week as it dumped from $90,000 to $85,500, bounced back to $90,000 before it slumped to a local low of $84,400, even though the US CPI numbers for November were much better than anticipated.

The bull finally stepped up at this point and prevented another setback. Bitcoin went on the offensive in the following hours, but was stopped at $89,000. It spent most of the weekend trading sideways around $88,000, but initiated another leg up on Monday. This time, it peaked above $90,400, but that was another failed attempt at reclaiming that level.

It quickly lost some traction and slipped to $86,400 yesterday. The subsequent rebound drove BTC to $88,000 earlier this morning, but it couldn’t continue further and now sits $500 away from that target.

Its market cap remains below $1.750 trillion on CG, while its dominance over the alts stands at 57.5%.

BTCUSD Dec 25. Source: TradingView
CC on the Run
Ethereum has defended the $2,900 level, while BNB remains inches above $840. XRP has dropped below the $1.90 support, which could spell further trouble for the asset, but it’s now slightly in the green daily. SOL, ADA, BCH, LINK, and XMR have also marked minor gains.

ZEC has emerged as the top performer from the larger-cap alts, surging by more than 9% to almost $450. CC has taken the main stage from the top 100 alts, having soared by 17% to well over $0.10. TAO is up by 7% since yesterday.

The total crypto market cap has added around $20 billion in a day and is up to $3.040 trillion on CG.

Cryptocurrency Market Overview Daily Dec 25. Source: QuantifyCrypto

2025 delivered a brutal lesson in market structure for Bitcoin. The year began with political momentum and drifted into a summer of aggressive policy signals.

Yet, it snapped into one of the sharpest boom-to-bust sequences in the asset’s history.

By December, the price had round-tripped, leaving the asset flat for the year. But the flat chart masked a violent transformation underneath.

While Wall Street banks finally opened their doors and ETFs vacuumed up record capital, the network’s physical infrastructure faced a solvency crisis.

CryptoSlate has compiled some of the major trends that defined the market in 2025 below:

Bitcoin Reserve racePresident Trump moved from election promises to execution. On March 6, the White House signed Executive Order 14233, formally establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR).

The order consolidated forfeited federal bitcoin holdings into a dedicated US Digital Asset Stockpile, ending the era of sporadic auctions by the US Marshals. A week later, lawmakers introduced the BITCOIN Act of 2025 to codify this framework.

This legislation transformed the US government from a net seller into a strategic holder, signaling to global sovereigns that Bitcoin is a recognized reserve asset.

Following this lead, states like Texas and Pennsylvania launched similar initiatives. Internationally, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland began exploring sovereign accumulation.

In the corporate sector, the “Bitcoin Treasury” trend accelerated. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and over 100 other public companies now hold more than 1 million BTC on their balance sheets, according to Bitcoin Treasuries data.

Public Companies Bitcoin Holdings (Source: Bitcoin Treasuries)Sam Callahan, the director of Strategy and Research at Oranje BTC, explained that these entities embraced BTC because it “is a superior reserve asset to gold.”

According to him:

“Bitcoin is digital. Bitcoin is fully auditable in real time, and can be transferred instantly. Bitcoin has an absolute fixed supply. Gold’s supply will continue to expand, forever, from ongoing mining.”

The regulatory green lightAnother major milestone that defined the year was the traditional financial regulatory environment that shifted to accommodate Bitcoin.

Over the past year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its sister financial organizations, such as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), have made significant regulatory progress that has enshrined Bitcoin into the traditional financial system.

For context, the CFTC approved Bitcoin as a valid margin in regulated derivatives markets, and the US Federal Housing also recognized the top crypto as an asset for mortgage qualification in the United States.

However, the most significant changes came from the banking regulators, which fully embraced Bitcoin.

Earlier this month, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued Interpretative Letter 1188. This document clarified that national banks can execute “riskless principal” crypto transactions.

Previously, banks hesitated to broker trades because they did not want to hold volatile assets on their balance sheets. A “riskless principal” trade solves this. It allows a bank to buy an asset from a seller and resell it to a buyer immediately. The bank facilitates liquidity but never holds market risk.

This letter, combined with conditional charter approvals for firms like BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Ripple National Trust Bank, effectively integrated crypto into the US banking stack.

TradFi opens the gatesDue to these regulatory milestones, banks that hitherto treated Bitcoin as a reputational risk have changed their stance. In 2025, they began fighting for market share.

Notably, CryptoSlate previously reported that 60% of the top 25 US banks now pursue strategies to sell, safeguard, or advise on Bitcoin.

This shows that major financial institutions like PNC Bank, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and others opened their operations to enable Bitcoin trading and custody for interested clients.

Considering this level of growth, Bitcoin analyst Joe Consorti argued that BTC had become “too big for Wall Street to ignore.”

Bitcoin ETFsAway from the banks embrace of Bitcoin, the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund market also provided strong performance for industry players this year.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) dominated the ETF landscape. This year, IBIT has attracted over $25 billion in inflows, ranking it sixth among all US ETFs.

Crucially, investors used Bitcoin differently from gold. While the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) saw inflows as gold hit record highs, Bitcoin ETF inflows persisted even as BTC's price stagnated.

Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg's ETF analyst, said:

“IBIT is the only ETF on the 2025 Flow Leaderboard with a negative return for the year…That's a really good sign long term IMO. If you can do $25 billion in bad year imagine the flow potential in good year.”

Indeed, BlackRock, the largest asset management firm in the world, had described BTC as one of this “year’s biggest investment themes.”

Considering this, market analysts explained that investors treated Bitcoin as a structural accumulation play rather than a momentum trade. 

Meanwhile, other positive developments within the ETF complex saw the US SEC approve “in-kind” creations and redemptions for spot ETFs. This technical change enabled Authorized Participants (APs) to swap actual BTC for ETF shares, rather than first converting to cash.

At the same time, the financial regulator also allowed options on IBIT to go live. This provided hedgers and basis traders with the necessary tools to manage risk, completing the institutional derivatives stack.

Bitcoin's price boom and bustUnsurprisignly, BTC's price action followed its own volatile script. In early October, Bitcoin broke resistance to set a new all-time high above $125,000.

While the government and ETFs bought, long-term holders sold. On-chain data showed that wallets holding Bitcoin for 155 days or more contributed heavily to the October rally.

This distribution, combined with macro-deleveraging, drove prices back under $90,000, which represented an over 30% correction.

Bitcoin Price Performance in 2025 (Source: Tradingview)Meanwhile, global macroeconomic conditions complicated the picture.

The US economy has seen significant Federal Reserve rates cut this year, with some arging that these moves were a positive for BTC price performance. However, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) simultaneously inched rates higher, tightening global liquidity and squeezing speculative carry trades.

Still, despite this market conditions, Bitcoin advocates believe the top crypto would shine. Pierre Rochard, the CEO of the Bitcoin Bond Company, said:

“Bitcoin can be understood as a global “savings reservoir” for excess capital: when interest rates are low, liquidity is abundant, and high expected ROIC real investments are scarce, savings migrate into Bitcoin because it is a finite scarcity, a global digital open source network with a fixed 21 million supply.”

BTC miners and AIWhile Wall Street integrated Bitcoin, the miners securing the network faced a crisis.

Following the October peak, BTC's hashrate collapsed from a peak of 1.3 zetahash per second (zh/s) to 852 EH/S recently. It has recovered to 1.09 zh/s as fof press time.

Hashrate is the lifeblood of Bitcoin security, which is used to drive the network trust. The higher the hashrate, the harder it is for any attacker to rewrite Bitcoin’s ledger.

So, as BTC's price corrected below $90,000, older machines became a liability to Bitcoin miners.

This is because the total cost to produce 1 BTC (including depreciation) for the average listed miner hovers near $137,800. With spot prices trading at a $47,000 discount to production cost, margins evaporated.

To survive, miners pivoted to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC). Seven of the top ten miners now report revenue from AI contracts.

Google emerged as a key financier in this shift. Rather than acquiring mining firms outright, Google provided credit support to help miners upgrade their infrastructure for AI workloads.

This transition signals a permanent change in the industry: miners are evolving into hybrid energy-compute centers to hedge against Bitcoin volatility.

Past ghostsDespite all of the institutional progress and positives of the past year, the psychological fears remained.

Mt. Gox: The trustee extended the repayment deadline to October 2026. However, a sudden transfer of ~10,600 BTC from estate wallets in November triggered an algorithmic sell-off, proving that “zombie supply” still dictates short-term sentiment.The Quantum Threat: Over the past year, the Bitcoin development community have accelerated discussions about how to secure the network against future quantum computing attacks. While many argue that the fears are still years away, the worries about the threat remain dominant across broader industry discussions.The verdict2025 was the year of integration. The “plumbing” is no longer theoretical. ETFs now function with in-kind efficiency, banks possess the regulatory clearance to trade, and the U.S. government formally holds the asset. However, the miner insolvency crisis and the LTH sell-off proved that structural adoption does not guarantee “up only” price action. Bitcoin is now fully exposed to the ruthless efficiency of macro markets.