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Launched on December 20, 2011, the VanEck Oil Services ETF (OIH - Free Report) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Energy - Equipment and services 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.

Sector ETFs are also funds of convenience, offering many ways to gain low risk and diversified exposure to a broad group of companies in particular sectors. Energy - Equipment and services is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 12, placing it in bottom 25%.

Index DetailsThe fund is sponsored by Van Eck. It has amassed assets over $1.29 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Energy - Equipment and services segment of the equity market. OIH seeks to match the performance of the MVIS U.S. Listed Oil Services 25 Index before fees and expenses.

The MVIS U.S. Listed Oil Services 25 Index tracks the overall performance of U.S.-listed companies involved in oil services to the upstream oil sector, which include oil equipment, oil services, or oil drilling.

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 0.35%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.72%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsIt is important to delve into an ETF's holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

This ETF has heaviest allocation in the Energy sector -- about 95.2% of the portfolio.

Looking at individual holdings, Schlumberger Nv (SLB) accounts for about 17.6% of total assets, followed by Baker Hughes Co (BKR) and Halliburton Co (HAL).

The top 10 holdings account for about 68.88% of total assets under management.

Performance and RiskYear-to-date, the VanEck Oil Services ETF has added about 6.41% so far, and was up about 12.68% over the last 12 months (as of 12/24/2025). OIH has traded between $196.72 and $308.66 in this past 52-week period.

The ETF has a beta of 0.90 and standard deviation of 31.72% for the trailing three-year period, making it a high risk choice in the space. With about 27 holdings, it has more concentrated exposure than peers.

AlternativesVanEck Oil Services 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, OIH is a sufficient option for those seeking exposure to the Energy ETFs area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.

iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF (IEZ) tracks Dow Jones U.S. Select Oil Equipment & Services Index and the State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES) tracks S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Select Industry Index. iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF has $134.03 million in assets, State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF has $257.79 million. IEZ has an expense ratio of 0.38%, and XES charges 0.35%.

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The Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY - Free Report) was launched on 12/09/2004, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market.

What Are Smart Beta ETFs?For a long time now, the ETF industry has been flooded with products based on market capitalization weighted indexes, which are designed to represent the broader market or a particular market segment.

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

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.

These indexes attempt to select stocks that have better chances of risk-return performance, based on certain fundamental characteristics or a combination of such characteristics.

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 Invesco, and has been able to amass over $1.03 billion, which makes it one of the larger ETFs in the Style Box - All Cap Value. PEY, before fees and expenses, seeks to match the performance of the NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers 50 Index.

The NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers 50 Index is comprised of 50 stocks selected principally on the basis of dividend yield and consistent growth in dividends.

Cost & Other ExpensesFor ETF investors, expense ratios are an important factor when considering a fund's return; in the long-term, cheaper funds actually have the ability to outperform their more expensive cousins if all other things remain the same.

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

It's 12-month trailing dividend yield comes in at 4.84%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsIt is important to delve into an ETF's holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

Representing 25.8% of the portfolio, the fund has heaviest allocation to the Utilities sector; Financials and Consumer Staples round out the top three.

When you look at individual holdings, United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) accounts for about 3.67% of the fund's total assets, followed by Lyondellbasell Industries Nv (LYB) and Pfizer Inc (PFE).

The top 10 holdings account for about 27.06% of total assets under management.

Performance and RiskThe ETF has added roughly 0.75% and it's up approximately 1.09% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 12/24/2025), respectively. PEY has traded between $18.68 and $22.08 during this last 52-week period.

PEY has a beta of 0.71 and standard deviation of 16.55% for the trailing three-year period, which makes the fund a medium risk choice in the space. With about 52 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk .

AlternativesInvesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - All Cap Value segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.

Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) tracks Fidelity Core Dividend Index and the iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF (IUSV) tracks S&P 900 Value Index. Fidelity High Dividend ETF has $7.82 billion in assets, iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF has $26.44 billion. FDVV has an expense ratio of 0.16% and IUSV changes 0.04%.

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 - All Cap Value

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Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector ETF (QQXT - Free Report) , a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on February 8, 2007.

The fund is sponsored by First Trust Advisors. It has amassed assets over $214.55 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

Why Large Cap GrowthLarge cap companies usually have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Overall, they are usually a stable option, with less risk and more sure-fire cash flows than mid and small cap companies.

Growth stocks have higher than average sales and earnings growth rates. While these are expected to grow faster than the broader market, they also have higher valuations. Also, growth stocks are a type of equity that carries more risk compared to others. They are likely to outperform value stocks in strong bull markets but over the longer-term, value stocks have delivered better returns than growth stocks in almost all markets.

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 0.6%, making it one of the more expensive products in the space.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.2%.

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 to the Healthcare sector -- about 20.4% of the portfolio. Consumer Discretionary and Industrials round out the top three.

Looking at individual holdings, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) accounts for about 2.35% of total assets, followed by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) and Biogen Inc. (BIIB).

The top 10 holdings account for about 21.33% of total assets under management.

Performance and RiskQQXT seeks to match the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Ex-Tech Sector Index before fees and expenses. The NASDAQ-100 Ex-Tech Sector Index is an equal-weighted index based on the securities of the NASDAQ-100 Index that are not classified as technology and, as a result, is a subset of the NASDAQ-100 Index. The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on NASDAQ based on market capitalization.

The ETF has added about 8.57% so far this year and it's up approximately 7.72% in the last one year (as of 12/24/2025). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $84.34 and $101.22.

The ETF has a beta of 0.90 and standard deviation of 14.04% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 57 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.

AlternativesFirst Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector 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, QQXT is a good option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Growth area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.

The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and the Invesco QQQ (QQQ) track a similar index. While Vanguard Growth ETF has $204.32 billion in assets, Invesco QQQ has $410.70 billion. VUG has an expense ratio of 0.04% and QQQ charges 0.2%.

Bottom-LinePassively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.

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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH - Free Report) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.

Sector ETFs also provide investors access to a broad group of companies in particular sectors that offer low risk and diversified exposure. Financials - Broad is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 2, placing it in top 13%.

Index DetailsThe fund is sponsored by Vanguard. It has amassed assets over $13.54 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market. VFH seeks to match the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Financials 25/50 Index before fees and expenses.

The MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Financials 25/50 measures the investment return of stocks in the financial sector.

CostsWhen considering an ETF's total return, expense ratios are an important factor, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts in the long term if all other factors remain equal.

Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.09%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.53%.

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 in the Financials sector -- about 100% of the portfolio.

Looking at individual holdings, Jpmorgan Chase & Co (JPM) accounts for about 9.76% of total assets, followed by Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK/B) and Mastercard Inc (MA).

Performance and RiskThe ETF has added about 16.33% and it's up approximately 16.05% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 12/24/2025), respectively. VFH has traded between $104.87 and $135.28 during this last 52-week period.

The ETF has a beta of 0.99 and standard deviation of 17.38% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 421 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.

AlternativesVanguard Financials ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, VFH is an outstanding option for investors seeking exposure to the Financials ETFs segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.

iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (EUFN) tracks MSCI Europe Financials Index and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) tracks Financial Select Sector Index. iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF has $4.55 billion in assets, State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF has $53.85 billion. EUFN has an expense ratio of 0.48%, and XLF charges 0.08%.

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The First Trust Mid Cap Core AlphaDEX ETF (FNX - Free Report) made its debut on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Blend category of the market.

What Are Smart Beta ETFs?For a long time now, the ETF industry has been flooded with products based on market capitalization weighted indexes, which are designed to represent the broader market or a particular market segment.

Market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, and are a good option for investors who believe in market efficiency.

There are some investors, though, who think it's possible to beat the market with great stock selection; this group likely invests in another class of funds known as smart beta, which track non-cap weighted strategies.

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.

The smart beta space gives investors many different choices, from equal-weighting, one of the simplest strategies, to more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting. However, not all of these methodologies have been able to deliver remarkable returns.

Fund Sponsor & IndexManaged by First Trust Advisors, FNX has amassed assets over $1.2 billion, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Style Box - Mid Cap Blend. Before fees and expenses, FNX seeks to match the performance of the Nasdaq AlphaDEX Mid Cap Core Index.

The NASDAQ AlphaDEX Mid Cap Core Index is an enhanced index which employs the AlphaDEX stock selection methodology to select stocks from the NASDAQ US 600 Mid Cap Index.

Cost & Other ExpensesFor ETF investors, expense ratios are an important factor when considering a fund's return; in the long-term, cheaper funds actually have the ability to outperform their more expensive cousins if all other things remain the same.

With one of the more expensive products in the space, this ETF has annual operating expenses of 0.58%.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.86%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsIt is important to delve into an ETF's holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

FNX's heaviest allocation is in the Industrials sector, which is about 20% of the portfolio. Its Financials and Consumer Discretionary round out the top three.

Taking into account individual holdings, Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) accounts for about 0.74% of the fund's total assets, followed by Guardant Health, Inc. (GH) and Bloom Energy Corporation (class A) (BE).

The top 10 holdings account for about 5.18% of total assets under management.

Performance and RiskThe ETF return is roughly 11.91% and is up about 11.62% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 12/24/2025), respectively. FNX has traded between $94.92 and $130.46 during this last 52-week period.

FNX has a beta of 1.11 and standard deviation of 19.17% for the trailing three-year period, which makes the fund a medium risk choice in the space. With about 451 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk .

AlternativesFirst Trust Mid Cap Core AlphaDEX ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - Mid Cap Blend segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.

Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) tracks CRSP US Mid Cap Index and the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) tracks S&P MidCap 400 Index. Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF has $90.35 billion in assets, iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF has $103.85 billion. VO has an expense ratio of 0.04% and IJH 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 - Mid Cap Blend

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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (FNDA - Free Report) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on August 13, 2013.

The fund is sponsored by Charles Schwab. It has amassed assets over $9.47 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Why Small Cap ValueSmall cap companies have market capitalization below $2 billion. They usually have higher potential than large and mid cap companies with stocks but higher risk.

While value stocks have lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, they also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. Looking at their long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in almost all markets. They are however likely to underperform growth stocks in strong bull markets.

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 0.25%, making it one of the cheaper products in the space.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.2%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsIt is important to delve into an ETF's holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Industrials sector -- about 20% of the portfolio. Financials and Consumer Discretionary round out the top three.

Looking at individual holdings, Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE) accounts for about 0.6% of total assets, followed by Opendoor Technologies Inc Class A (OPEN) and Anywhere Real Estate Inc (HOUS).

The top 10 holdings account for about 4.47% of total assets under management.

Performance and RiskFNDA seeks to match the performance of the Russell RAFI US Small Co. Index before fees and expenses. The RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Small Index measures the performance of small U.S. companies based on their fundamental size and weight.

The ETF has added roughly 9.11% so far this year and it's up approximately 9.03% in the last one year (as of 12/24/2025). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $23.85 and $32.63.

The ETF has a beta of 1.06 and standard deviation of 19.75% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 967 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.

AlternativesSchwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company 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, FNDA is an outstanding option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.

The iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (IWN) and the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) track a similar index. While iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF has $12.47 billion in assets, Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF has $32.45 billion. IWN has an expense ratio of 0.24% and VBR charges 0.07%.

Bottom-LinePassively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are 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.

XRP entered the final quarter under heavy pressure after a sharp sell-off erased much of its earlier gains. The Q4 decline has placed the altcoin on track to close 2025 in negative territory. 

Despite this setback, the hope lingers that buying activity from investors could attempt to reverse momentum before the year ends.

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XRP Holders Sold At A LossOn-chain realized profit and loss data show Q4 selling was unusually aggressive. XRP holders exited positions at a loss, signaling deteriorating confidence. Historically, investors in large-cap tokens tend to hold through drawdowns, expecting eventual recovery rather than crystallizing losses.

This cycle appears different. Selling at a loss indicates heightened uncertainty around XRP’s near-term outlook. The behavior suggests risk aversion has outweighed long-term conviction, contributing to sustained downside pressure during the quarter.

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XRP Realized Profit/Loss. Source: GlassnodeThe Past Comes To An EndXRP’s broader performance context highlights the challenge. The current market cycle threatens to end a two-year streak of positive annual returns. In 2023, XRP rallied 81%, followed by a 238% surge in 2024, driven by improving regulatory clarity and speculative demand.

In contrast, 2025 has been marked by weaker momentum. If current levels persist, XRP may close the year down approximately 11%. This reversal highlights how shifting macro conditions and investor sentiment can disrupt even strong historical trends.

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XRP Annual Returns. Source: TradingViewDoes XRP Have A Chance?Despite the drawdown, activity on the XRP Ledger has decreased in late December. Network data shows the number of active transacting addresses reached a monthly low of 34,005. Declining participation suggests renewed engagement from both retail and institutional users is weak.

Higher transaction activity often correlates with improving demand. Low usage can support price decline by affecting liquidity and losing reinforcing utility-driven interest. This late-year decline may reflect strategic positioning ahead of 2026 rather than short-term speculation.

XRP Active Addresses. Source: SantimentXRP Price Might Change Its DirectionXRP trades near $1.85 at the time of writing, down 11% since the start of 2025. To neutralize annual losses, the token must recover to $2.10. Achieving this level would allow XRP to close the year flat, preserving its long-term performance record.

However, for now, downside risk remains if market conditions deteriorate. Failure to hold $1.85 could trigger a slide toward $1.70. Such a move would invalidate the bullish thesis and confirm a negative annual close, extending uncertainty into early 2026.

XRP Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewA recovery path depends on defending the $1.85 support, with the help of rising participation. Holding this level could enable a rebound toward $1.94. Breaching that resistance is critical for flipping $2.00 into support, clearing the final hurdle toward the $2.10 target.

While leading Layer-1 (L1) blockchains, such as Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, continue to dominate media coverage, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has emerged as a “silent star.”

BCH is likely to be one of the few Layer-1 altcoins to end 2025 with strong positive performance. Several key drivers support this scenario.

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How Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Outperformed Other Layer-1s in 2025Data shows that BCH has risen nearly 32% year-to-date, making it the best-performing Layer-1 altcoin. It has outpaced rivals such as Tron, Ethereum, and Solana.

Notably, BCH has remained largely outside the ETF and strategic reserve (DATs) narrative. While altcoins like ETH, SOL, and XRP benefit from expectations of institutional accumulation, BCH has advanced without relying on those catalysts.

This performance highlights BCH’s intrinsic strength as a Bitcoin fork that has survived multiple market cycles.

Layer-1 Price Performance. Source: DexuAt its current price above $570, BCH could close 2025 higher than its opening price of $430 at the start of the year.

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However, many analysts expect more. They believe BCH will break above the current $600 resistance and set a new yearly high.

“Once price decisively breaks above the $610–$650 resistance zone, BCH is likely to move significantly higher, similar to ZEC’s run in September,” investor Karamata predicted.

If BCH breaks above $650, it could mark a two-year high. A move above $720 could establish its highest level since 2022. Several on-chain drivers support this outlook.

Positive Signals Supporting a Potential BCH BreakoutOne notable bullish signal is the surge in Bitcoin Cash’s average transaction value in December 2025.

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Historical data from BitInfoCharts shows the average transaction value spiking above $1.34 million at several peaks, while BCH traded near $600.

BCH Average Transaction Value. Source: BitInfoChartsThis represents the highest average transaction value in BCH’s history. It reflects a rise in large transactions, potentially from large investors or whales, signaling real capital inflows into the network.

Additional spot trading data further reinforces this trend. The Bitcoin Cash Spot Average Order Size chart from CryptoQuant reveals that whale activity has dominated the order book over the past several years.

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Bitcoin Cash Spot Average Order Size. Source: CryptoQuantLarge whale orders have reappeared over the past two months, as BCH traded around the $600 resistance zone.

Beyond trading metrics, BCH remains one of the most widely accepted altcoins for payments. According to Cryptwerk, BCH ranks fourth with 2,468 merchants accepting it, trailing only BTC, ETH, and LTC.

These factors could contribute to a successful breakout and push BCH toward new records in 2026.

However, challenges remain. Liquidity constraints and extremely fearful market sentiment continue to act as barriers, making a rapid BCH breakout more difficult.

Bitcoin (BTC) is reclaiming market focus as volatility persists and many alternative tokens continue to lag, according to a fresh analysis from crypto liquidity provider Wintermute and the latest market price movements seen today. Late last week, the crypto markets experienced increased selling pressure, with Bitcoin falling below $85,000 and Ethereum below $3,000.

Liquidations surged once more, reaching nearly $600 million on Monday and approximately $400 million on both Wednesday and Thursday, as gains were quickly sold in a volatile market. By the end of the week, however, the market calmed, and, according to Wintermute, BTC gradually climbed back toward $90,000.

Wintermute says altcoins are still on the downside due to a busy token unlock schedule
In its X post, Wintermute wrote, “As we head into the holiday period, market structure continues to narrow. Bitcoin dominance pushed higher again, reinforcing the trend that has defined much of the second half of the year.” However, it noted that altcoins remain under pressure, dragged down by large supply overhangs and a busy token unlock schedule.

Overall, leading cryptocurrencies continue to draw interest in buying. BTC has benefited from sustained demand, and ETH is also showing growing buying pressure going into year-end, the firm claimed. This trend would be consistent with the widely held premise that BTC must take the lead for the market to expand into more speculative risks.

The trading firm also noted that while spot buyers anchor the majors, derivatives have become key for price discovery, allowing net purchases of BTC and ETH even during sharp intraday moves caused by leveraged liquidations.

Funding and basis also stayed tight for the majors through the sell-off. Still, options markets continue to price diverse scenarios, with high implied volatility and positions divided between downside to mid-$80,000 and a rebound. It added that traditional finance continues to move into the space despite the recent volatility, noting that similar involvements in the past have been deliberate and long-lasting.

However, market conditions remain somewhat volatile, with low liquidity and desks decreasing activity. As the year-end and holiday season approaches, trading is expected to be more subdued and selective, with range-bound moves. Without a specific macroeconomic or policy anchor, price positioning remains the primary determiner of the market outcomes. 

Wintermute has more than $416 million worth of cryptocurrency assets
Earlier this month, on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence revealed that Wintermute offloaded significant cryptocurrency holdings—specifically Bitcoin and Ethereum, after prices began to slump and volatility in the cryptocurrency market increased across the board.

Reports circulated that Wintermute-backed wallets funneled large volumes of BTC and ETH to centralized venues, such as Binance, in late November and early December, with more than $1.5 billion in Bitcoin estimated to have moved in brief intervals over just three weeks.

According to blockchain data, the firm’s tracked holdings fell from around $540 million in late November to approximately $320 million at one point, before recovering part of the decline. Arkham now estimates that the company holds approximately $416 million on-chain, spread across multiple major cryptocurrencies, including 778,515 SOL tokens, 340 Bitcoins, and over $45 million worth of USDC. 

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Key NotesPompliano emphasized that Bitcoin’s long-term performance still shows strength as it is up roughly 100% over two years.He said that BTC’s compressed volatility and the absence of a typical 70–80% drawdown, as seen in past cycles, will serve as catalysts.Analyst Daan Crypto Trades and asset manager VanEck said that early 2026 would be critical to decide the next BTC performance.
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investors, as the largest crypto asset is trading 2.81% down so far this year. Furthermore, hopes of a Santa rally have waned with trading volumes drying up during the holiday season. Bitcoin investor Anthony Pompliano noted that just the fact that BTC didn’t deliver expected returns in Q4 does not mean that it would crash in Q1 2026.

Anthony Pompliano Hopeful of Better Bitcoin Performance In Q1 2026
In his recent CNBC interview, Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano said that the lack of a year-end BTC price rally could serve as a catalyst for a better performance in Q1 2026.

“Given where the volatility is right now, it would be very surprising that Bitcoin’s volatility has drastically compressed and yet still could get a 70% or 80% drawdown,” he said.

Bitcoin investors have been facing disappointment, especially after several calls of a $250,000 rally by the year-end. However, Pompliano noted that BTC’s long-term performance remains intact.

He noted that Bitcoin has delivered substantial gains over recent years, rising about 100% over the past two years and nearly 300% over the last three. “We have to remember that Bitcoin is up 100% in two years. It’s up almost 300% in three years. It has been compounding,” he said, adding that the asset has been “a monster in financial markets.”

He also highlighted that Bitcoin’s declining volatility has received far less attention than its price pullback since the start of the year. “We didn’t get a blowoff top that I think people expected at the end of Q3, or beginning of Q4, but we haven’t seen the big 80% drawdown that people normally expect as well,” Pompliano said.

Q1 2026 Will Be a Critical Period for Crypto
Crypto market analyst Daan Crypto Trades described the past month in digital asset markets as largely uneventful. He noted that the first quarter of 2026 is expected to be a critical period for the market. He said investors will be closely watching Bitcoin during that time to assess whether the current cycle still has room to run or if it has already peaked.

Asset manager VanEck said Bitcoin is likely to enter 2026 with “mixed but constructive” signals, with consolidation seen as more probable than either a sharp rally or a major downturn.

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Over the past week, "Rich Dad Poor Dad" Author Robert Kiyosaki has not spotlighted Bitcoin in his X posts.

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In the last 30 days, Bitcoin (BTC) has not retested the psychological $100,000 price level. It appears this lack of momentum has made renowned entrepreneur and author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad" Robert Kiyosaki distance himself from the asset.

Has Kiyosaki Lost Confidence in Bitcoin’s Rebound?Notably, Kiyosaki has always advocated for Bitcoin as a great store of value during market crashes on his official X account. However, for some time now, the author has boycotted BTC, favoring other assets like silver and gold.

Kiyosaki has rather focused on other topics and surprisingly aligned with Warren Buffett in his recent post on X. The author amplified Buffett’s warning about excessive enthusiasm around artificial intelligence (AI) stocks and directed his followers to listen to Buffett’s podcasts.

He referred to the podcasts as ‘fantastic.’ Kiyosaki claims that Buffett’s warning about AI stocks being in a bubble is valid. He suggests that the current price might be driven by hype, not real value. He urged his followers to prepare for financial turbulence and think defensively of their funds.

WARREN BUFFET’s podcast are fantastic. I listen to his wisdom daily.

WARREN’S WARNiNG: AI Bubble ( Artificisl Intelligence) stock market bubble and global debt pose the biggest threat to our lives and investments….he has ever witnessed.

(Bigger than dotcom bust)

I will pay…

— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) December 24, 2025 Typically, in the past, Kiyosaki would have followed this advice by promoting investment in Bitcoin instead of AI stocks. However, he chose silence, a move that has become a source of concern to his followers who previously heeded his investment suggestions.

Some consider his silence as deliberate, likely due to the stagnating price of the leading crypto asset in the market. Interestingly, Kiyosaki had offloaded $2.25 million worth of Bitcoin on November 22, 2025, and moved the proceeds into traditional businesses.

The sale came at a time when the Bitcoin market faced ‘extreme fear’ and was down by over 30% from its October all-time high of $126,000.

Robert Kiyosaki Fails to Buy BTC Despite Price DropAt the time, many were shocked as Robert Kiyosaki had earlier pledged to buy more Bitcoin if prices dropped.

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Kiyosaki’s lingering boycott of Bitcoin and current alignment with Warren Buffett add to the mixed signals among followers.

Around mid-November, Kiyosaki disagreed with Buffett over his trashing of Bitcoin. 

The author had highlighted reasons Buffett was wrong in his assessment of the cryptocurrency. He maintained that Bitcoin’s fixed supply was a strong reason to categorize it along with physical assets like silver and gold.

Although Kiyosaki still has Bitcoin in his investment portfolio, his long silence remains a concern for his over 2.8 million followers.

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Bitcoin is sinking. No matter what the good news is, the crypto market just continues to fall. The US stock market is almost at another all-time high while Bitcoin is in danger of falling back to its previous bull market high. What do the final few days of the year have in store for the $BTC price?

Downtrend or ascending trendline have to give: Which will it be?

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The $BTC price is traversing towards the convergence of the downtrend (in force since the $126,000 ATH), and the major ascending trendline (which started in October 2023). One of these two lines has to give way, and the price will have reached the convergence point by the weekend. 

Ominously, the price has slipped below the major trendline once again. Is this a foretaste of what is to come, or is the price going to come down further before springboarding up into the final days of the year?

What does need to be taken into account is that if this corrective phase does not go below the last pivot low at $84,480, a higher low would follow the higher high that was recently achieved. 

Beware of fakeouts

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The daily chart shows how the $BTC price has slipped below the major trendline. That said, there is still the rest of the day to go before this candle closes. It can also be seen that a couple of other candle bodies have indeed closed below the major trendline, but the bulls were still able to bring the price back above the following day.

Saturday is the last possible day that the $BTC price can still continue to respect the up and down trend lines. After this nobody knows in which direction the price will go. There is also the possibility that a fakeout could take place. Market makers will always look to take out any long or short traders before the final definitive move.

Bottoming process is coming to a conclusion

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The weekly time frame illustrates that the bottoming movement is coming to an end. If one looks left at the last time a bottom was formed, as the $BTC price chopped around in the previous falling wedge, it can be seen that the bottom took seven weeks before the price escaped out of the wedge. The current bottom is in its sixth week.

At the foot of the chart, the Stochastic RSI indicators are shaping to head back to the bottom. However, this can change as long as some decent volume gets under the price over the next few days.

Of course the bears might just send the price plummeting down to the major horizontal support first. This would likely have the desired effect of shaking out any last nervous hands. However, this could just be a flash crash down, and the next major rally could follow this.

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After years of legal battles, Ripple [XRP] has finally found its footing in Wall Street.

Since their launch on the 13th of November, five spot XRP ETFs, offered by Canary, 21Shares, Grayscale, Bitwise, and Franklin Templeton, have experienced surging demand.

Data from SoSoValue data shows these funds drew $1.13 billion in net inflows by the 23rd of December, bringing their total assets to $1.125 billion.

XRP ETF gains ground
While the broader crypto market has been on a rollercoaster, XRP spot ETFs are demonstrating a rare level of consistency.

These funds have recorded net inflows every single trading day since their launch, marking an unbroken 33-day streak. This performance sets XRP apart from the market leaders.

Over the same period, both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have experienced several sessions of significant outflows.

Franklin Templeton crosses 100M XRP
A key driver of this momentum is Franklin Templeton.

The Wall Street giant’s XRP spot ETF recently reached a major milestone, officially surpassing 100 million XRP in total holdings. As of 22nd December, the fund holds approximately 101.55 million XRP, valued at roughly $192.7 million.

This strong level of backing acts as a clear signal to institutions that XRP is now safe to invest in, despite its past legal issues.

The price paradox
Despite strong buying activity from ETF issuers, XRP’s price has continued to struggle in sustaining upward momentum.

At the time of writing, XRP was trading at $1.84, down roughly 1.68% in the last 24 hours and had dropped 10.55% in a month.

However, some traders believe it’s not all that bad yet.

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This followed a recent analysis of data from Santiment, negative social media chatter around XRP has reached unusually high levels.

Paradoxically, periods of extreme “FUD” (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) have often signaled bullish potential. When sentiment turns most pessimistic, XRP has a history of surprising the market with sharp breakouts.

With inflows still positive, many analysts view the current price dip as a coiled spring, poised to release upward momentum when conditions align.

Santiment noted,

“XRP is seeing far more negative social media commentary than average. Historically, this setup leads to price rises. When retail has doubts about a coin’s ability to rise, the rise becomes significantly more likely.”

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The contrast between XRP’s steady ETF demand and the outflows seen in Bitcoin and Ethereum suggests an emerging rotation in institutional priorities.
ETF inflows continuing despite market volatility imply that buyers aren’t reacting to short-term noise; they’re positioning for long-term utility.

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TL;DR

Bitcoin rejection: BTC failed to sustain momentum above $90,000, tumbling to $87,000 after losing over $3,000 in value. Its market capitalization now stands at $1.730 trillion.
Altcoin weakness: ETH retreated to $2,920 after touching $3,060, XRP slipped under the $1.90 support, and BNB fell to $837.
Market cap decline: The total crypto market shed more than $100 billion since Monday’s peak, dropping to $3.020 trillion, though CC and Pi Network showed isolated resilience.

Bitcoin’s latest rejection above $90,000 has triggered a sharp downturn, with the asset sliding to $87K and inching closer to ending the year in negative territory. The move has rattled the broader crypto market, leaving most large-cap altcoins in the red. XRP has slipped further from its $1.90 support, while Ethereum is flirting with the $2,900 threshold, underscoring the fragile sentiment across digital assets.

Volatility Fueled by CPI Data
The turbulence began late last week following the release of stronger-than-expected US CPI data for November. Bitcoin initially surged to $89,500 but was swiftly rejected, plunging to a multi-week low of $84,400 in under 12 hours. Bulls attempted to stabilize the decline, pushing Bitcoin back above $89,000. Yet, the recovery proved short-lived, as Monday’s rally to $90,400 was quickly overturned by renewed selling pressure.

Bears Regain Control
The rejection above $90,000 marked a decisive moment for bears, who drove the price of BTC down by more than $3,000. The asset now struggles at around $87,000, with its market capitalization shrinking to $1.730 trillion on CoinMarketCap. Despite the decline, Bitcoin’s dominance remains firm at over 57%, highlighting its relative strength compared to faltering altcoins. Still, the inability to sustain momentum above key resistance levels raises concerns about further downside risks.

Altcoins Under Pressure
Ethereum, which briefly touched $3,060, has retreated to $2,930 after a 1.17% daily drop. BNB, capped at $870, has slipped to $837. XRP’s failure to hold $1.90 adds to bearish sentiment, while SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, and ZEC have all posted daily losses of up to 2%. TAO has endured a sharper 5.5% decline, underscoring the widespread weakness across the sector.

Isolated Bright Spots
Not all tokens were affected by the downturn. CC surged 6.5% to $0.09, defying the broader trend. Pi Network’s native token also showed resilience, defending its $0.20 support with a 1.5% daily gain. Nevertheless, the overall market remains fragile, as the total crypto capitalization has shed more than $100 billion since Monday’s peak, now standing at $3.020 trillion.

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XRP has a foundation for a rally, but it does not seem like it is going to try and catch one.

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XRP was just reminded that price and network activity are two different things, and that the difference is important at this time. The volume of XRP Ledger payments increased by almost 800% in the last month, with several days exhibiting sharp increases in account-to-account transfers. That type of action is not the result of Christmas boredom or some regular blockchain noise.

XRP's weak performanceWhile the price is still compressed, it indicates actual throughput entering the network. XRP remains objectively weak in terms of price. With lower highs and lower lows unaltered, the chart displays a clear downtrend structure. The 200-day, which still serves as a hard ceiling, is among the major moving averages that the price is trading below. Momentum is still muted, and the descending channel has not been broken.

XRP/USDT Chart by TradingViewTechnically speaking, this setup is not yet a bullish breakout. Until XRP reclaims the $2.30-$2.50 zone with volume, any bounce from current levels is still considered corrective.

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XRP Ledger's activityThat is precisely why the payment information is important. In the past, XRP Ledger activity has tended to lead rather than follow the price. The same pattern was seen in earlier cycles: prolonged price cooldowns accompanied by abrupt spikes in payment volume, followed by an increase in volatility. That model fits the current 800% surge.

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This creates a mixed setup for investors. As long as it remains below its declining averages, XRP still faces short-term risks of decline or extended consolidation. A trend reversal has not yet been confirmed technically. The likelihood that this is a dead asset drifting lower due to apathy alone, however, is greatly decreased by the network data. This kind of activity usually comes before volatility, not stagnation.

The ledger appears lively, but the price of XRP appears dull and heavy. It is not advisable to overlook an 800% increase in the volume of payments made during a period of price suppression. While most of the market is looking elsewhere, it strongly implies that the foundation for a rally is being laid, though it does not guarantee one.

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The crypto market has come under pressure today, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins like XRP experiencing bearish pressure. While the price action may look concerning, this decline is not being driven by panic or bad news. Instead, market data points to a technical reset driven by leverage, liquidity conditions, and short-term positioning. The pullback comes at a time when Gold made a remarkable rise to $4500 while the S&P 500 closed above 9000 for the first time in history. 

Understanding these factors is crucial in determining whether this move signals a deeper weakness or a temporary pullback.

Leverage Unwind Is Driving the Sell-OffOver the last 24 hours, more than $180–$220 million in leveraged positions were liquidated across the crypto market, with Bitcoin and Ethereum accounting for over 60% of the total. BTC alone saw roughly $65–75 million in liquidations as the price slipped below short-term support. Funding rates, which were holding +0.015% to +0.02% on perpetuals earlier, have started compressing toward neutral. This confirms the move is driven by crowded long positioning getting flushed, not aggressive new short selling.

Spot Buying Has Slowed DownSpot market data shows declining follow-through. Bitcoin spot volumes are down roughly 25–30% week-on-week, while exchange net flows remain neutral rather than strongly positive or negative. ETF-related inflows have slowed compared to last week, reducing passive bid support. This means the derivatives selling pressure is not being absorbed quickly by spot buyers. When leverage dominates volume and spot participation fades, price typically drifts lower until forced selling exhausts itself.

What’s Next for the Bitcoin Price & Crypto Markets?Crypto markets are pulling back at a time when Gold and the S&P 500 are printing or holding near all-time highs, and that contrast matters. Traditional markets are pricing in macro stability and controlled easing, while crypto is still digesting excess leverage from the recent rally. In other words, risk is being rewarded in slower-moving assets, while high-beta crypto is forced to reset positioning first.

With U.S. initial jobless claims due in the next few hours, traders are reducing exposure rather than pressing fresh longs. Any upside surprise in claims could reinforce recession fears and tighten risk appetite further, keeping crypto under pressure. Until macro data removes uncertainty and leverage fully resets, crypto remains in consolidation mode, not trend acceleration.

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The crypto market remained on edge on Christmas Eve as the recent Santa Claus rally faltered. Bitcoin was stuck below $90,000, while the market capitalization of all coins plunged to $2.94 trillion. This article provides a prediction of top tokens like Uniswap (UNI), Solana (SOL), and Shiba Inu (SHIB).

Uniswap price prediction 
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The Uniswap token has remained on edge in the past few days despite some notable developments in the network. The most important one happened this week when the community members voted to the unification vote.

This vote will merge Uniswap and Unichain, meaning that its network fees will be incinerated afterwards. Most importantly, the network will burn 100 million tokens from the treasury. A token burn removes the amount of tokens in circulation, a notable thing as the supply of tokens in exchanges has dropped in the past few months.

The daily timeframe chart shows that the UNI price has dropped in the past few months moving from $12.25 in August to the current $5.60.

Uniswap token is hovering near the important support level at $4.686, a level it failed to move below since April this year.

The token has moved below the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) and is below the Supertrend indicator. 

It has also formed a head-and-shoulders pattern, a common bearish reversal sign. Therefore, the token will likely have a bearish breakout, a move that will be confirmed if it moves below the support at $4.686. A move below that level will point to more downside, potentially to the psychological level at $4.

UNI price chart | Source: TradingViewSolana price technical analysis 
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Solana, like other altcoins, has dropped in the past few months, moving from a high of $252 in September to the current $121. 

The token has dropped as it continued to lose market share against Ethereum, a chain that has continued to dominate in key industries like decentralized finance and real-world asset tokenization.

Solana has some bullish catalysts, including the rising ETF inflows and the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade, which will increase its performance significantly.

The token has remained below all moving averages, a sign that bears are in control. Most importantly, it has formed a bearish flag pattern, which is made up of a vertical line and an ascending channel.

Solana remains below the Supertrend and the Ichimoku cloud indicators. Therefore, the token will likely have a strong bearish breakdown in the coming weeks, potentially to the key support at $100.

SOL price chart | Source: TradingViewShiba Inu Coin price prediction 
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Shiba Inu Coin price slumped in the past few months and is now hovering near its lowest level in years.

The token has plunged as demand for meme coins plunged. Indeed, a closer look shows that most of these tokens have plunged by over 60% from their peaks in 2025.

Shiba Inu has remained below all moving averages, while top oscillators like the Relative Strength Index and the MACD indicators have continued falling this month.

SHIB price chart | Source: TradingViewOn the positive side, the token has formed a falling wedge whose two lines are about to converge. Therefore, the token will likely rebound and possibly retest the key resistance level at $0.000010.

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Ethereum ETFs recorded a $95.53M total daily net outflow on December 23, according to SoSoValue market data.
Grayscale’s ETHE led daily losses with a $50.89M outflow, remaining the only Ethereum ETF with negative cumulative inflows.
BlackRock’s ETHA posted a $25.04M daily outflow but still held the largest cumulative inflow at $12.65B.
Several ETFs including FETH, ETHV, QETH, and TETH reported no daily inflows or outflows, showing stable positioning.
Total Ethereum ETF net assets reached $18.02B, representing 5.03% of Ethereum’s total market capitalization.

As of December 23, Ethereum ETFs recorded a total daily net outflow of $95.53 million, according to SoSoValue data. Despite the day’s losses, SoSoValue update reveals that cumulative net inflows across all funds stood at $12.43 billion. The total net assets in Ethereum ETFs reached $18.02 billion, equal to 5.03% of Ethereum’s market cap.

Grayscale’s ETHE Tops Daily Outflows With $50.89M in Ethereum ETFs
BlackRock’s ETHA ETF posted a $25.04 million daily net outflow and lost 8.46K ETH. ETHA maintained the largest cumulative net inflow among Ethereum ETFs, totaling $12.65 billion. Its net assets stood at $10.34 billion, with a market price of $22.42 and 2.88% ETH market share. Grayscale’s ETHE ETF recorded the largest daily net outflow at $50.89 million, with a 17.20K ETH loss. ETHE remained the only ETF with negative cumulative inflows at -$5.05 billion. It held $2.70 billion in net assets and traded at $24.35 per share.

Source: SoSoValue (Ethereum ETFs)
Fidelity’s FETH ETF showed no inflow or outflow during the session, keeping cumulative inflows at $2.64 billion. Its net assets were valued at $2.19 billion, with a 0.61% share of the ETH ETF market. FETH traded at $29.59 and recorded a 0.30% drop in price. Grayscale’s spot ETH ETF also saw no net movement, maintaining a cumulative inflow of $1.50 billion. The ETF held $2.16 billion in net assets, with a price of $28.02 and 0.60% ETH share. It had a daily volume of 6.98 million shares.

ETHW and EZET Report Withdrawals While ETHV, QETH, TETH ETFs Stay Flat
Bitwise’s ETHW ETF posted a $13.98 million daily outflow and lost 4.73K ETH. Its net assets remained at $342.19 million, with a price of $21.25 per share. It led trading volume with 905.30K shares exchanged on the day. VanEck’s ETHV ETF had no recorded inflow or outflow and retained $171.02 million in net assets. The ETF traded at $43.41 with 158.83K shares in daily volume. ETHV held a 0.05% share of the ETH ETF market.

Franklin’s EZET ETF lost $5.61 million and 1.90K ETH, bringing net assets to $59.49 million. Its trading volume reached 314.32K shares, with a price of $22.50. The ETF recorded a 0.27% drop in value. 21Shares’ TETH and Invesco’s QETH ETFs reported no net inflows or outflows during the day. TETH ended with $31.17 million in net assets and a $14.83 market price. QETH  held $25.82 million in net assets and traded at $29.59.

Bitcoin is on track for a rare fourth red year as October 10’s record leverage wipeout, weak liquidity, and shaken sentiment weigh on prices and altcoins.

Summary

Bitcoin trades below its year open, setting up only the fourth negative year after 2014, 2018, and 2022 despite far stronger fundamentals.​
An October 10 crash triggered the largest leverage liquidation in crypto history, exposing thin liquidity and scaring market makers to the sidelines.​
Analysts split on whether October marked a structural break or a healthy deleveraging that could make the next sustained BTC rally more durable.​

Bitcoin is currently trading below its year-to-date starting value, putting the cryptocurrency on track for only its fourth annual decline since inception, according to market data. The digital asset previously closed the year in negative territory in 2014, 2018, and 2022, all of which were characterized as bear market years.

The potential decline in 2025 has prompted questions from market analysts, as the current year has not exhibited typical bear market characteristics seen in previous down years.

Bitcoin heading into New Year with questions
Market observers have focused particular attention on October 10, when cryptocurrency prices experienced a sharp decline, losing significant value in what has been described as the industry’s largest leverage liquidation event.

“WTF happened on October 10th? Exchanges are saying they are fine. Market Makers are saying they are fine,” analyst Max Crypto wrote, noting that price movements suggest sustained selling pressure from large entities. The analyst drew comparisons to the Terra Luna collapse, stating, “This has really started to feel like a Luna event, when everyone said that we are fine, and it ended horribly.”

Investor George Bodine described October 10 as “the pivotal moment to where we sit today,” adding that “the overhang of ‘Crashtober’ still haunts us.” The October 10 event coincided with record price levels in gold and silver markets, according to Bodine, who also stated, “I have never seen the fundamentals behind Bitcoin as strong as this year.”

Crypto analyst Scott Melker characterized the October 10 event as exposing unresolved market structural issues. “October 10 wasn’t just ugly – it exposed problems that still haven’t been fixed, which is why the market feels so bad even now,” Melker stated. According to Melker, liquidity remains compromised, and market makers have adopted more cautious positioning strategies.

Melker also noted that altcoins have failed to show sustained recovery, declining when Bitcoin weakens without attracting new capital inflows. This pattern indicates capital is leaving the cryptocurrency market entirely rather than rotating between assets, according to the analyst. “October 10 broke something psychologically. It reminded everyone that this market can still just… fall apart. And once that realization sets in, behavior changes for a long time,” Melker said.

Analyst CrediBULL Crypto offered a different perspective, stating the event represented “a massive deleveraging event” rather than a structural break. The analyst noted that aggregate open interest has declined since the event, indicating reduced confidence in leveraged positions through perpetual futures contracts.

CrediBULL Crypto suggested that if prices stabilize and rise from current levels, traders will return to the market and open interest will increase again. The analyst characterized reduced leverage as potentially beneficial, stating it “simply means this next rally is even more sustainable than the prior one.”

Bitcoin (BTC) was trading lower at the time of reporting, struggling to maintain upward momentum.

Trend Research purchased 46,379 Ether (ETH) on Wednesday to raise its holdings to about 580,000 ETH, making it larger than most public Ethereum treasuries tracked by CoinGecko.

Only two listed companies, SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion Technologies, currently report bigger ETH balances, with 859,853 ETH and 4,066,062 ETH, respectively.

Trend Research is not a publicly listed company and therefore does not appear in most Ethereum treasury rankings. Still, it has drawn industry attention for its rapid ETH accumulation.

Trend Research is a secondary investment institution associated with LD Capital founder Jack Yi, who has been behind a series of large ETH purchases that began in October, blockchain records show.

A machine translation of Yi’s Thursday X post states that his company is preparing another $1 billion to keep buying Ether as he urged traders not to short.

Trend Research is preparing another $1 billion to buy ETH | Source: Jack YiThe rapid accumulation by a non‑listed player, alongside Bitmine and SharpLink’s public hoards, pushes Ether treasury concentration higher even as broader market sentiment remains fragile. 

Lacie Zhang, research analyst at Bitget Wallet, told Cointelegraph that companies buy ETH during downturns to transform passive treasuries into “productive, yield-bearing infrastructure.” However, unlike retail "dip buying," corporate accumulation is “often a strategic play for network dominance.”

BitMine’s ‘alchemy of 5%’The buying spree comes as BitMine announced a milestone of more than 4 million ETH on its balance sheet on Tuesday, or over 3.3% of the circulating supply, cementing its status as the largest known publicly listed ETH holder.

BitMine aims to keep increasing its Ether treasury well beyond the current 4 million ETH, with a target of 5% of the ETH supply.

It plans to stake a substantial portion of those holdings through its “Made in America Validator Network”, to generate yield on its long-term bet on Ethereum.

Zhang said that the staking engine was a “key motivator” for BitMine, and that, by reaching for a 5% supply target, it aimed to “dominate Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus,” earning consistent validation rewards and effectively “lowering their average cost basis regardless of price action.”

ETHZilla, FG Nexus and the sellersNot every balance sheet is leaning in. ETHZilla, one of the higher‑profile Ether treasury plays, disclosed that it sold 24,291 ETH for roughly $74.5 million to redeem senior secured convertible notes, trimming its stash to around 69,800 ETH.

FG Nexus, a US-listed holding company focused on specialty finance and insurance, has also been liquidating Ether to fund an aggressive share repurchase program. 

Zhang called the sales a “balance sheet maneuver,” and said that ETHZilla and FG Nexus were liquidating ETH to redeem debt or to execute stock buybacks when their share price trades at a discount to their crypto holdings.

She added, “For aggressive buyers, these liquidations represent a ‘transfer of wealth’ from distressed entities to those positioned to own the network's future rails.”

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Hyper Foundation officially burns $HYPE from the Assistance Fund through validator vote.
Tokens in system address are irretrievable, ensuring permanent removal from supply.
Governance vote allowed validators and users to align on token burn decision.
Token burn supports supply management and reinforces decentralized governance trust.

Hyper Foundation has formally burned $HYPE tokens from its Assistance Fund following a community governance vote. This action permanently removes the tokens from the circulating and total supply. 

The Assistance Fund automatically converts trading fees into $HYPE, and the tokens were held in a system address without a private key. Validators voted to formally recognize the tokens as burned, establishing a binding consensus to prevent future access.

Governance Vote Formalizes Token Burn
The Hyper Foundation announced the token burn through its official channels, emphasizing the formal recognition of the Assistance Fund HYPE as permanently removed. 

The foundation clarified that the system address, similar to a zero address, cannot be accessed without a hard fork. 

In a tweet, Hyper Foundation stated, “By voting ‘Yes,’ validators agree to treat the Assistance Fund HYPE as burned.” No additional on-chain action was required because the tokens were already irretrievable.

The Hyper Foundation is proposing a validator vote to formally recognize the Assistance Fund HYPE as burned, removing the tokens permanently from the circulating and total supply.

For context, the Assistance Fund converts trading fees to HYPE in a fully automated manner as part…

— Hyper Foundation (@HyperFND) December 17, 2025

The voting process involved validators signaling their intentions on the governance forum before December 21 at 04:00 UTC. Users could stake with validators who shared their views until December 24 at 04:00 UTC.

The final result depended on a stake-weighted consensus of validator votes, ensuring alignment with community decisions.

This process demonstrates the foundation’s commitment to transparent governance. By involving validators and users in a clear timeline, the foundation reinforced trust in the decentralized decision-making model. 

The vote ensured that the burned tokens could not be recovered in the future.

Supply Management Through Token Burns
Token burns have become a recognized method in the cryptocurrency sector for managing supply and supporting stability. By permanently removing tokens, projects can help counter inflation and maintain perceived value for investors. 

In this instance, the tokens came from the Assistance Fund, which had previously been allocated to support project development and ecosystem growth.

The decision to burn the tokens followed careful community consideration. Hyper Foundation emphasized that this was not an arbitrary action but a structured governance decision. 

The foundation’s approach aligns with broader practices in cryptocurrency projects where token supply adjustments are guided by community consensus.

Burning the Assistance Fund HYPE also reassures investors about the foundation’s commitment to decentralization. By giving up control over a reserve, the foundation demonstrates alignment between governance actions and long-term network value. 

The formal recognition vote further solidifies the principle that token management remains in the hands of stakeholders rather than centralized entities.

Key NotesEther stayed range bound below $3,000 amid dip buying from large wallets.A whale recently added 40,975 ETH, worth about $121 million.Despite accumulation, Arthur Hayes sent 682 ETH worth about $2 million to Binance.
Ether

ETH
$2 919

24h volatility:
1.5%

Market cap:
$352.19 B

Vol. 24h:
$20.00 B

is trading in a narrow range below $3,000 on Dec. 24. Some traders are calling for a broader down move, but onchain data shows that smart investors are steadily buying the dips.

Data from Lookonchain shows the so-called 66kETHBorrow whale added another 40,975 ETH worth about $121 million late on Dec. 23. This wallet previously bought 528,272 ETH worth about $1.57 billion.

The #66kETHBorrow Whale — who previously bought 528,272 $ETH($1.57B) — bought another 40,975 $ETH ($121M) in the past 5 hours.

Since Nov 4, this whale has bought a total of 569,247 $ETH($1.69B), of which $881.5M of the funds used to buy $ETH were borrowed from Aave.… pic.twitter.com/4lt6hOKBwZ

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 24, 2025

Since November 4, the whale has purchased a total of 569,247 ETH worth about $1.69 billion. Interestingly, around $881.5 million of the capital used for these buys came from loans on Aave.

This week, Fasanara Capital also added ETH exposure. The fund bought $19.72 million in ETH and sent the tokens to Morpho as collateral. Moreover, it also borrowed $13 million in USDC to buy more ETH.

Fasanara Capital has bought $19,720,000 in $ETH this week.

It also borrowed $13,000,000 USDC to buy even more Ethereum. pic.twitter.com/wFMppJfGl1

— Ted (@TedPillows) December 23, 2025

Meanwhile, the number of wallets holding between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH continues to surge, according to the data by CryptoQuant. This suggests that many smart investors have bought the ongoing dips to increase their holdings.

Holders with between 10k – 100k $ETH ($29M – $290M) has shot up violently.

Probably something. pic.twitter.com/ntEYgCcl8O

— James (@JamesEastonUK) December 23, 2025

Selling Pressure Still Present
Despite strong buying interest, several market experts don’t see any major move for ETH in the near-term. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes just sent another 682 ETH worth about $2 million to Binance for sale.

Arthur Hayes(@CryptoHayes) has just deposited another 682 $ETH($2M) into #Binance to sell and rotate into high-quality DeFi tokens.

In the past week, he has sold a total of 1,871 $ETH($5.53M), and bought 1.22M $ENA($257.5K), 137,117 $PENDLE($259K), and 132,730 $ETHFI($93K).… pic.twitter.com/2mddOY3H1t

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 24, 2025

Over the past week, he sold 1,871 ETH worth about $5.53 million to invest in DeFi tokens. His buys included 1.22 million ENA worth $257,500, 137,117 PENDLE worth $259,000, and 132,730 ETHFI worth $93,000.

Relief Rally or Downturn?
ETH is trading around $2,932, down by 1% in the past day. The leading crypto has been mostly trading within the $2,800-$3,200 band since mid-Nov.

CryptoPulse noted that the ETH price momentum is slowing as it seems to be nearing a 200-day exponential moving average test. He added that a bounce at that line would keep the bullish structure intact.

$ETH Approaching a Key 200 EMA Test

As with other alts, #Ethereum momentum is starting to slow, and price may be heading for a 200 EMA retest.

A strong bounce from that level would help maintain the structure, but if price loses it, a move back toward the $2,000–$2,100 zone to… pic.twitter.com/kuEsPhwTYq

— CryptoPulse (@CryptoPulse_CRU) December 24, 2025

However, a break below the 200 EMA could result in a drop toward the $2,000-$2,100 level to fill the monthly fair value gap.

Analyst BitBull also recently predicted that no rally is likely before the year-end. He sees strong Ether bids near the $2,600 zone and expects that zone to hold in the coming weeks.

The analyst added that any brief dip below it would be a good buying opportunity and could lead to a rally in Q1 2026.

This is the only thing you need to look at for bidding $BTC and $ETH.

A lot of strong bids have emerged around $80K for BTC and $2.6K for ETH.

I think this zone will most likely hold before a rally in Q1 2026.

Any dip below these zones will be a golden opportunity and won't… pic.twitter.com/nEvFhYDkqA

— BitBull (@AkaBull_) December 23, 2025

PEPENODE Builds Interest as ETH Stays Flat
As ETH trades sideways and the market waits for direction, traders are shifting to smaller projects like PEPENODE. Built around virtual meme coin mining, the platform removes the need for physical hardware or technical skills.

Users create virtual server rooms, buy miner nodes, and upgrade them over time. Each node adds hashpower inside a simulated system, allowing users to mine meme coins in a simple and interactive way. The experience feels closer to a game, but the mining logic remains structured.

PEPENODE also offers staking, with a reward rate of 546% for early participants. The project has gained strong early demand and its ongoing crypto presale has raised $2.38 million so far.

The current token price is $0.0012112, with the next price increase scheduled within the next few days. Investors looking for high-potential early stage projects can try their hands on PEPENODE.

Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content.

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CC is today's top performer, while UNI is deep in the red.

Bitcoin’s latest rejection at over $90,000 on Monday resulted in a continuous decline to under $86,500, and the asset is close to ending the year in the red.

Most larger-cap alts are in the red today as well, with XRP slipping further away from the $1.90 support, and ETH nearing the $2,900 support.

BTC Below $87K
The primary cryptocurrency experienced enhanced volatility at the end of the previous business week, especially since the release of the US CPI data for November, which was much better than anticipated. At first, BTC jumped to $89,500, but it was halted there and driven to a multi-week low of $84,400 in less than 12 hours.

The bulls intercepted the move and helped bitcoin recover some ground to over $89,000. The weekend was rather slow, as expected, but BTC went on the run once again on Monday, topping $90,400 for the first time in five days.

However, that was another short-term move as the bears quickly stepped up and didn’t allow further gains. Just the opposite, bitcoin has lost more than three grand since then and now struggles below $87,000.

Its market capitalization has declined to $1.730 trillion on CoinGecko, while its dominance over the alternative coins remains well above 57%.

BTCUSD Dec 24. Source: TradingView
Alts See Red
As mentioned above, the altcoins’ charts are quite underwhelming as well. Ethereum, which spiked to $3,060 just a couple of days ago, is now down to $2,920 after another 1.5% drop over the past 24 hours. BNB was stopped at $870 and is down to $835 as of now. XRP has lost the crucial $1.90 support, following a 1.5% decline since yesterday.

SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, and ZEC are also in the red daily with losses of up to 2%, while TAO has plunged by 5.5%. In contrast, CC has spiked by 6.5% to $0.09.

Pi Network’s native token has shown some resiliency amid the overall market weakness and has defended the $0.20 support after a 1.5% increase in a day.

The total crypto market cap has lost over $100 billion since the Monday peak and is down to $3.020 trillion on CG.

Cryptocurrency Market Overview Daily Dec 24. Source: QuantifyCrypto

Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry loomsA year-end options expiry for bitcoin is suppressing volatility just as macro and risk-asset positioning turns supportive for a higher price. Dec 24, 2025, 10:02 a.m.

Bitcoin BTC$87,015.51 has spent virtually all of December locked between $85,000 and $90,000, while U.S. equities rallied and gold hit all-time highs. That's left bitcoin investors frustrated, and the explanation lies in derivatives mechanics.

Now, those same mechanics indicate that the largest cryptocurrency could be making a break toward the high end of the range. The more likely outcome after expiry is an upside resolution toward the mid $90,000s rather than a sustained break below $85,000.

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The key driver has been a heavy concentration of options around current prices. Options are contracts that give traders the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell bitcoin at a set price. Call option holders benefit if price rises, while put options benefit if price falls.

On the other side of these trades are the options writers, who have to honor the contracts if the holders choose to exercise them. They hedge their risk dynamically in the spot and futures markets, and that behavior is controlled by what's known as gamma and delta.

Delta measures how much an option’s value changes for a $1 move in the bitcoin price. Gamma measures how quickly that delta changes as price moves. When gamma is high and close to spot, dealers are forced to buy and sell frequently, suppressing volatility.

According to X account, David, in December, large put gamma near $85,000 acted as a floor, forcing dealers to buy bitcoin as the price dips. At the same time, heavy call gamma near $90,000 capped rallies, with dealers selling into strength. This created a self-reinforcing range driven by hedging necessity rather than conviction.

BTC Gamma Chart (@david_eng_mba)

With $27 billion of options approaching expiry on Dec. 26, this stabilizing effect weakens as gamma and delta decay.

This expiry is extremely large and has a bullish tint towards it. More than half of Deribit open interest rolls off, with a put-call ratio of just 0.38 (that is, there are almost three times as many call options as puts) and most open interest concentrated in upside strike prices between $100,000 and $116,000.

The max pain point, which refers to the price level at which options buyers would lose the most money at expiry and the sellers, typically dealers, would make the most, is at $96,000, which reinforces the upside skew.

In addition, implied volatility measures the market’s expectation of how much bitcoin’s price may fluctuate in the future, and the Bitcoin Volmex implied volatility index hovering near one month lows around 45 suggests traders are not pricing in elevated near-term risk.

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TLDR:Canton Network Gains Institutional MomentumRoadmap for Tokenized AssetsGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks

DTCC will tokenize U.S. Treasuries on Canton Network starting H1 2026.
Canton Network allows secure cross-chain asset transfers for institutional users.
Major financial institutions backed Canton’s $135M funding round.
DTCC and Euroclear co-chair Canton Foundation governance for global standards.

DTCC, the custodian of $100 trillion in securities, will tokenize U.S. Treasuries on the Canton Network. After receiving approval from the SEC to tokenize real-world assets, DTCC chose Canton as the platform for controlled institutional rollout. 

The project aims for a minimum viable product (MVP) in the first half of 2026, signaling a shift toward digital settlement in global finance. This initiative brings traditional finance and blockchain networks closer together.

Canton Network Gains Institutional Momentum
The Canton Network provides a privacy-enabled environment for moving assets across blockchains. 

This feature allows confidential data to remain secure while enabling cross-chain liquidity. According to Cyprx Research Lab, this design aligns with regulatory requirements and institutional priorities.

DTCC, custodian of $100T in securities, is tokenizing U.S. Treasuries on Canton

This is the part many missed:

After the SEC gave DTCC the green light to tokenize real-world assets, the big question was where that liquidity would live.

Many assumed @ethereum.

Now we have the… pic.twitter.com/4rf6xhWptQ

— Cyprx Research Lab Official (@CyprxResearch) December 23, 2025

Backed by major financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Citadel, BNP Paribas, DTCC, Tradeweb, and DRW, Canton raised $135 million in funding. 

This level of traditional finance ownership in a public-oriented network is unprecedented. Such backing demonstrates confidence in Canton’s ability to host tokenized assets securely.

Governance is a key aspect of Canton’s structure. DTCC and Euroclear co-chair the Canton Foundation, allowing these post-trade institutions to guide standards for tokenized finance. 

Their involvement ensures operational alignment with existing global settlement practices.

Roadmap for Tokenized Assets
DTCC plans to launch tokenized U.S. Treasuries as an MVP by H1 2026. Cyprx Research Lab reports that this move establishes a hybrid environment connecting private and public chains. The initiative aims to enable 24/7 settlement with near-instantaneous finality.

Following the initial rollout, expansion to additional asset classes is expected by the second half of 2026. 

The strategy seeks to increase liquidity across global markets while maintaining compliance and security standards. Public and private chains will interact, providing broader access to tokenized securities.

The collaboration between DTCC and Euroclear will further enhance market connectivity. Their joint governance over Canton ensures standardized procedures and facilitates cross-market settlement. 

Analysts anticipate that this framework could serve as a foundation for large-scale tokenization in global finance.

Cyprx Research Lab notes that the SEC’s approval of DTCC’s tokenization initiative signals institutional acceptance of blockchain-based securities. 

The project represents a step toward integrating digital asset frameworks with established post-trade infrastructure. This model may serve as a template for future tokenized markets.