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Published: Dec 24, 2025 at 10:21
Updated: Dec 24, 2025 at 10:27

Dogecoin's price has broken out of its range, moving above the $0.13 support but remaining below the 21-day SMA barrier.

DOGE price long-term prediction: bearish

The bears breached the current support, extending the decline to a low of $0.12. The $0.12 support level is holding as DOGE corrects upwards. The price trend has stalled at $0.13, which is the 21-day SMA barrier. DOGE will resume its bullish ascent if buyers keep the price above the moving average lines; otherwise, selling pressure will return.

Currently, DOGE is declining after being rejected at the recent high. If the current support is breached, DOGE will fall and return to its previous low of $0.10. DOGE was trading at $0.13 at the time of writing.

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Resistance Levels $0.45 and $0.50

Support Levels – $0.30 and $0.25

DOGE price indicator reading

The 21-day SMA and 50-day SMA are both trending downward, with the 21-day SMA acting as a resistance line to the price bars. Doji candlesticks dominate the price action, slowing movement. On the 4-hour chart, the price bars are positioned between the downward-sloping moving average lines. This suggests that DOGE will likely remain within the current price range.

What is the next move for DOGE?

DOGE is declining but remains between the moving average lines. On the 4-hour chart, the altcoin trades above the $0.12 support but below the $0.13 high. The price is decreasing but remains between the moving average lines. Selling pressure will be confirmed if the 50-day SMA support and the current support are breached.

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While Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hover near $87,000, onchain activity and exchange liquidity metrics suggest that the market is operating in a low-participation period, limiting its move above $90,000.

Key takeaways:

Bitcoin traded near $88,000 as network activity fell to yearly lows, alongside a reduction in sell pressure. 

Exchange inflows on Binance and Coinbase have contracted sharply, signalling tighter liquidity.

Bitcoin network activity fades as price holds firmData from CryptoQuant pointed to a slowdown in Bitcoin’s network utility. The 30-day moving average of active addresses has dropped to roughly 807,000, the lowest level in the past year, indicating reduced participation from both retail users and short-term traders.

Bitcoin active addresses decline. Source: CryptoQuantExchange flow behavior reinforces this signal. The number of depositing and withdrawing addresses on Binance has declined in tandem, with both metrics sitting at annual lows. This slowdown reflects a market stalemate.

Low depositing activity suggests long-term holders are not rushing to sell, keeping sell-side pressure contained. At the same time, subdued withdrawals indicate that aggressive accumulation has paused, as investors exercised caution for the time being. 

Liquidity tightens as exchange inflows contractMeanwhile, exchange inflow value data highlighted how liquidity conditions have changed beneath stable prices.

On Nov. 24, when Bitcoin traded near $88,500, seven-day cumulative inflows reached $21 billion on Coinbase and $15.3 billion on Binance, reflecting active repositioning.

Bitcoin, Ether exchange inflows on Coinbase, Binance. Source: CryptoQuantBy Dec. 21, BTC was still $88,500, but Coinbase inflows dropped nearly 63% to $7.8 billion, while Binance saw a more modest decline to $10.3 billion. This shift signals a broad contraction in new liquidity, pointing to reduced short-term trading activity and tighter market conditions overall.

These BTC levels may define the next moveFrom a technical standpoint, Bitcoin remains range-bound between $85,000 and $90,000, repeatedly failing to sustain a breakout above resistance. BTC price is currently below the monthly volume-weighted average price (VWAP) indicator, reinforcing a neutral-to-cautious bias.

Bitcoin four-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewLiquidity clusters on Binance suggest two key magnet zones. On the downside, a buy-side fair-value gap (FVG) between $85,800 and $86,500 contains a dense cluster of leveraged long exposure.

A move into this zone would place over $60 million in long positions at liquidation risk, making it a possible downside liquidity target.

Conversely, the upside sell-side FVG between $90,600 and $92,000 remains unfilled and holds approximately $70 million in short liquidation exposure. With liquidity clearly defined above and below the price, Bitcoin’s near-term direction is likely to be decided by which side of the range is tapped first. 

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Precious metals continue to benefit from elevated risk awareness linked to global trade disruptions and energy-related supply concerns. Recent legislative moves affecting shipping and commodity flows in key producing regions have added a layer of uncertainty to global markets, prompting investors to rotate into assets traditionally viewed as stores of value.

In thin holiday trading conditions, this defensive positioning has amplified flows into both gold and silver, reinforcing their appeal as macro hedges rather than purely speculative instruments.

Monetary Policy Expectations Drive Investor Positioning
Expectations of easier monetary policy remain a central driver. Markets are increasingly pricing in multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 as inflation trends soften and labor market momentum shows signs of cooling. Lower interest rates tend to favor non-yielding assets such as gold and silver, reducing the opportunity cost of holding them.

According to CME FedWatch data, rate-cut probabilities have shifted meaningfully over recent weeks, reflecting growing confidence that the policy tightening cycle is complete.

Strong Growth Data Temper Enthusiasm
That support has been partially offset by resilient US economic data. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the US economy expanded at a 4.3% annualized pace in the third quarter, well above consensus forecasts. Robust growth typically underpins the US dollar, which can limit upside momentum for precious metals.

At the same time, softer consumer confidence readings, with the Conference Board index slipping to 89.1 in December, suggest underlying caution among households.

Gold – Chart
Gold is trading near $4,492, consolidating after a strong rally that pushed price into the upper boundary of a rising channel. The broader trend remains bullish, with higher highs and higher lows intact. Price is holding above the former breakout zone near $4,460, which now acts as first support. The 50-EMA is rising around $4,410, while the 100-EMA lags well below, confirming trend strength rather than exhaustion.

Recent candles show smaller bodies with upper wicks near $4,520, signaling hesitation rather than reversal. RSI is near 68, elevated but not diverging, suggesting momentum is cooling, not breaking.

A sustained hold above $4,460 keeps upside risk toward $4,560–$4,600. A deeper pullback could retest $4,410 without damaging structure. The trade idea is to buy dips near $4,460, target $4,580, stop below $4,400.

Silver (XAG/USD) Price Forecast: Technical Outlook

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LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) announces the signing of an acquisition agreement (the “Agreement”) with LiFT Power Ltd. (“LiFT”) (TSXV: LIFT, OTCQX: LIFFF) to sell its 50% interest in the Galinée Property (the “Property”) located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec. This transaction was initially disclosed on December 15, 2025, in conjunction with LiFT’s announcement of its proposed acquisition of Winsome Resources Ltd. (“Winsome”), the owner of the adjacent development-stage Adina property (see Figures 1 and 2).

Under the Agreement, LiFT agreed to acquire Azimut’s interest in the Property by issuing 2,000,000 common shares. Azimut will retain a 1.4% NSR royalty on the Property. In addition, Azimut will be entitled to a $1,500,000 deferred payment, payable in cash, or, subject to certain terms and conditions set out in the Agreement, in common shares of LiFT, at the earlier of 18 months or the public disclosure of a technical report with respect to the Property that includes an economic analysis of one or more development scenarios. Based on the closing price of LiFT’s common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) on December 23, 2025, the consideration receivable by Azimut in connection with this transaction amounts to approximately $10,300,000.

This transaction supports the Company’s strategy to focus on its high-potential flagship assets while maintaining exposure to the strengthened Galinée-Adina project through an equity stake in LiFT and a retained royalty interest. Azimut is well-positioned to advance its Wabamisk and Elmer projects in 2026, backed by a strong balance sheet which includes a substantial equity investment portfolio. The Company will provide an exploration strategy update in early 2026 once it has received the results from the programs completed in late 2025.

The parties are dealing at arm’s length. The Agreement is subject to customary closing conditions for a transaction of this nature, including approval from the TSXV.

Dr. Jean-Marc Lulin (P.Geo.), Azimut’s President and CEO, prepared this press release and approved the scientific and technical information disclosed herein, including the previously reported results presented in the figures supporting this press release. He is acting as the Company’s qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About LiFT

LiFT is a mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of lithium pegmatite projects located in Canada. LiFT’s flagship project is the Yellowknife Lithium Project located in Northwest Territories, Canada. LiFT also holds three early-stage exploration properties in Quebec, Canada with excellent potential for the discovery of buried lithium pegmatites, as well as the Cali Project in Northwest Territories within the Little Nahanni Pegmatite Group.

About Azimut

Azimut is a leading mineral exploration company with a solid reputation for target generation and partnership development. The Company holds the largest mineral exploration portfolio in Quebec, controlling strategic land positions for gold, copper, nickel and lithium. Azimut is concurrently advancing several high-potential projects:

Wabamisk (100% Azimut) – Fortin Zone (antimony-gold): pending results for 7 holes will be reported as soon as they are received; Rosa Zone (gold): initial phase of drilling completed, assays pending.Elmer (100% Azimut) – Patwon gold deposit at the resource stage (311,200 oz Indicated and 513,900 oz Inferredi); internal scoping study in progress; field assessment of the recently acquired K2 claim block.Wabamisk East – Lithos North & South (lithium): comprehensive field evaluation completed; initial phase of drilling completed, assays pending.Kukamas (KGHM option) – Perseus Zone (nickel-copper-PGE): drilling phase completed; pending assay results will be reported as soon as they are received. Azimut uses a pioneering approach to big data analytics (the proprietary AZtechMine™ expert system), enhanced by extensive exploration know-how. The Company’s competitive edge is based on systematic regional-scale data analysis. Azimut maintains rigorous financial discipline and a strong balance sheet.

Azimut has two strategic investors among its shareholders, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Centerra Gold Inc., which hold approximately 11% and 9.9%, respectively, of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares.

Contact and Information

Jean-Marc Lulin, President and CEO
Tel.: (450) 646-3015 – Fax: (450) 646-3045

Jonathan Rosset, Vice President Corporate Development
Tel.: (604) 202-7531
[email protected]        www.azimut-exploration.com

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events related to the Galinée Property. To the extent that any statements in this press release contain information that is not historical, the statements are essentially forward-looking and are often identified by words such as “consider”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “estimate”, “intend”, “project”, “plan”, “potential”, “suggest” and “believe”. The forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause such differences, particularly volatility and sensitivity to market metal prices, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, imprecision in reserve estimates, recoveries of gold and other metals, environmental risks including increased regulatory burdens, unexpected geological conditions, adverse mining conditions, community and non-governmental organization actions, changes in government regulations and policies, including laws and policies, global outbreaks of infectious diseases and failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities, as well as other development and operating risks. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required to do so by applicable securities laws. The reader is directed to carefully review the detailed risk discussion in our most recent Annual Report filed on SEDAR+ for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business. 

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

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i Technical Report and Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Patwon Deposit, Elmer Property, Québec, Canada, prepared by Martin Perron, P.Eng., Chafana Hamed Sako, P.Geo., Vincent Nadeau-Benoit, P.Geo. and Simon Boudreau, P.Eng. of InnovExplo Inc., dated January 4, 2024. The initial MRE comprises Indicated resources of 311,200 ounces in 4.99 million tonnes grading 1.93 g/t Au and Inferred resources of 513,900 ounces in 8.22 million tonnes grading 1.94 g/t Au.

Wall Street's hottest stock-split stocks have been purchased in bulk by some of the savviest billionaire money managers.

There's little question that the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has lit a fire under Wall Street. The multitrillion-dollar global opportunity AI brings to the table has helped lift Wall Street's major stock indexes to new heights.

But AI isn't the only hot trend that's encouraging investors to open their wallets. Excitement surrounding stock splits in brand-name businesses has stoked optimism on Wall Street.

A stock split is an event that allows a publicly traded company to cosmetically alter its share price and outstanding share count by the same factor. These changes are cosmetic in the sense that they have no impact on a company's market cap or operating performance.

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Stock-split stocks have been particularly popular with some of Wall Street's savviest billionaire money managers in recent years. We know this because institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management are required to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission every quarter. A 13F allows investors to track the stocks that Wall Street's brightest fund managers have been buying and selling.

Based on the latest round of 13F filings, which detail trading activity for the September-ended quarter, billionaires have been piling into two stock-split stocks for 2026.

Netflix
Among the five brand-name companies to announce and complete a stock split this year, none was more of a blockbuster than streaming services provider Netflix (NFLX +0.25%). The content titan undertook a 10-for-1 forward split in mid-November, which lowered its share price at the time from around $1,100 to closer to $110.

Companies that need to lower their share price to make it more nominally affordable for retail investors who can't purchase fractional shares with their broker are almost always out-executing and out-innovating their peers. This is the case with Netflix, and it's precisely why billionaires have been piling in.

According to 13Fs for the September-ended quarter, billionaires Ole Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global Investors and Chase Coleman of Tiger Global Management opened new stakes for their respective funds. Halvorsen oversaw the purchase of 5,008,120 shares of Netflix, while Coleman added 2,019,000 shares.

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What makes Netflix so special is its first-mover advantage in the streaming industry. No other streaming provider, including legacy networks, has come particularly close to matching the depth of Netflix's original content, which includes Stranger Things and Squid Game. This original content is pivotal in luring new subscribers, as well as retaining existing customers. It also affords Netflix a substantial degree of subscription pricing power.

However, billionaires might appreciate Netflix's out-of-the-box innovation even more than its seemingly sustainable moat in streaming. A little over three years ago, Netflix introduced an ad-supported streaming tier that was less costly than its traditional subscriptions. Since unveiling this option, 94 million people have signed up, based on data from May 2025. These are customers who might have otherwise been lost to competing services.

Netflix has also had success with its password-sharing crackdown, which began in May 2023. Requiring that accounts remain within a household has resulted in new subscribers, as well as existing accounts paying for members outside of their households. Netflix's operating results suggest that it's faced little backlash in its efforts to bolster its subscription pricing power and grow its user base.

Although it occurred after the 13F reporting period, billionaires are now likely excited about Netflix's pending cash-and-stock acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery at the equivalent of $27.75 per share (when announced). If the deal were to gain regulatory approval, Netflix would become the parent of HBO and HBO Max, as well as the Warner Bros. studio segment. Meanwhile, Discovery Global would be spun off.

Although Netflix stock isn't cheap, billionaires are clearly enamored with its competitive advantages.

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Lucid Group
Whereas investors usually gravitate to companies enacting forward splits, they often shun businesses conducting reverse splits. A reverse split is designed to increase a company's share price, with the goal of avoiding delisting from a major stock exchange.

The most hyped reverse split this year is electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturer Lucid Group (LCID 5.45%), which completed a 1-for-10 reverse split in early September. This action increased its share price from around $2 to closer to $20.

Despite conducting the type of split that investors traditionally avoid, billionaire Israel Englander of Millennium Management piled in for 2026. Keeping in mind that Englander often hedges his fund's common stock positions with call and put options, Millennium's 13F shows that 4,981,728 shares of Lucid were purchased during the third quarter.

On paper, Lucid Group has been a fun story stock. It's a company that was expected to lead the way in luxury EVs with the Lucid Air, following Tesla's decision to move away from the Model S in order to mass-produce the more affordable Model 3 sedan. However, supply chain issues during and after the COVID-19 pandemic have continued to result in Lucid missing the mark.

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When Lucid Group became a public company in 2021, its management team was forecasting 90,000 units of production in 2024. But by the time 2024 arrived, this lofty projection had been reduced to just 9,000 EVs. To make matters worse, the showroom debut of Lucid's Gravity SUV was pushed back from 2024 to 2025. Operational execution has consistently been poor.

If there's a silver lining, it's that Lucid Group is well-capitalized. A substantial investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has bolstered the company's coffers. It closed out the September quarter with more than $2.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments.

But building an EV company from the ground up to mass production is no easy task. Lucid has lost in excess of $2.4 billion from its operating activities through the first nine months of 2025, and its net loss since inception is nearing $14.8 billion. Put plainly, the company has yet to demonstrate that it can execute on its outlined strategy and generate a profit.

Billionaire Israel Englander may regret his decision to pile into Lucid ahead of 2026.

French drugmaker Sanofi has entered into an agreement to acquire U.S. vaccines company Dynavax Technologies Corporation for around $2.2 billion (1.87 billion euros), it said on Wednesday.

BP share price has pulled back in the past few weeks as investors have watched energy prices dip. The stock was trading at 427p, down by 10% from its highest point in November. So, will the stock rebound after the company starts its divestments?

BP PLC made its first step in its divestment strategy
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BP share price will be in the spotlight after the company announced a deal to sell a large stake in its Castrol business. In an announcement, the company said that it will sell its majority stake to Stonepeak Partners in a deal valuing it at $10.1 billion.

BP will net about $6 billion in cash from the transaction and remain as a minority investor. This sale is part of the company’s turnaround strategy that seeks to unload businesses worth over $20 billion in the coming years.

BP is hoping that these asset sales will help to simplify its business at a time when its stock has lagged behind other companies in the energy industry, like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Chevron.

It also expects that its asset sales will help it reduce its leverage and boost shareholder returns. The last point is notable as the company reduced its quarterly share buyback to between $750 million and $1 billion, down from $1.75 billion. 

BP has also made other things as part of its turnaround strategy. It scaled down its clean energy ambitions, and this month, the company announced a major management change. It poached Meg O’Neill from Woodside to become its CEO. 

She replaced Murray Aunchincloss, whose turnaround strategy received a lukewarm reception from investors. 

The most recent results showed that the company made a replacement cost profit of $2.2 billion in the third quarter and $3.8 billion in the first nine months of the year. It also made an operating cash flow of $7.8 billion, and is working to reduce its net debt to between $14 billion and $18 billion by the end of 2027. 

Is BP a good stock to buy?
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BP’s main risk is that energy prices may remain under pressure in the foreseeable future. Brent and the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) have dropped by 25% from their highest point this year, and technicals point to more downside. 

BP, like other companies in the energy industry, does well when oil prices are rising and vice versa.

On the positive side, BP’s history of underperformance has left it severely undervalued compared to its rivals. As a result, the ongoing turnaround strategy will likely help it to boost its performance. 

READ MORE: BP is ‘certainly a takeover target’, market expert says

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BP stock price chart | Source: TradingViewThe daily chart shows that the BP stock price bottomed at 315p in April and then rebounded to a high of 470p. This rebound was a bet that the company’s turnaround strategy would work out well. 

Recently, however, the stock has pulled back after it formed a double-top pattern, one of the riskiest signs in technical analysis.

It has moved below the ascending trendline that connects the lowest swings since April last year. It also moved below the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and 61.8 Fibonacci Retracement level.

Therefore, the most likely BP stock price forecast is bearish, with the next key support to watch being at the 50% Fibonacci Retracement level at 393p. On the other hand, a move above the resistance at 435p will invalidate the bearish outlook.

These top hedge fund managers own large stakes in Google-parent Alphabet and Meta Platforms.

Shares of Meta Platforms (META +0.59%) have advanced 13% year to date, bringing its market value to $1.6 trillion. Meanwhile, shares of Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL +1.48%) (GOOG +1.40%) have advanced 64%, bringing the company's market value to $3.7 trillion. Three top hedge fund managers bought both stocks in the third quarter.

Israel Englander of Millennium Management added 793,500 shares of Meta Platforms and 2.2 million shares of Alphabet. Both stocks rank among his top 10 holdings.
Ken Griffin of Citadel Advisors added 1.4 million shares of Meta Platforms and 2 million shares of Alphabet. Both stocks rank among his top 10 holdings.
Philippe Laffont of Coatue Management added 355,000 shares of Meta Platforms and 7.2 million shares of Alphabet. Both stocks rank among his top three holdings.

Importantly, all three hedge fund managers handily outperformed the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.46%) over the past three years, which makes them good sources of inspiration. But the trades mentioned took place in the third quarter, which ended several months ago. Here's a more current look at Meta Platforms and Alphabet.

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1. Meta Platforms
Meta has a strong presence in two industries: digital advertising and smart glasses. It owns three of the four most popular social media networks, which lets it collect user data and target media content. That advantage has made Meta the second-largest ad tech company in the world. But the company has also taken an early lead in the nascent smart glasses market.

JPMorgan Chase analyst Dough Anmuth recently wrote, "Meta is in rarified air across the combination of scale, growth, and profitability, as the company's massive reach and engagement continue to drive network effects, and its targeting abilities provide significant value to advertisers."

Meta is leaning on artificial intelligence (AI) -- from custom semiconductors to proprietary large language models -- to strengthen that network effect by boosting engagement and ad conversion rates across its social media properties. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told analysts, "Our AI recommendation systems are delivering higher quality and more relevant content," leading to more time spent on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.

Meta Platforms is also developing a superintelligence system to integrate with its augmented reality smart glasses. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says glasses will be our "primary computing devices" in the future. If he is correct, Meta -- which accounted for 73% of smart glasses shipments in the first half of 2025 -- could become a consumer electronics giant in the 2030s.

Wall Street expects Meta's earnings to increase at 17% annually over the three years. That makes the current valuation of 29 times earnings look quite reasonable. Indeed, among 71 analysts, Meta has a median target price of $842 per share. That implies 27% upside from its current share price of $661.

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2. Alphabet
Alphabet is the largest ad tech company in the world because of its ability to engage consumers with Google Search and YouTube. The company is leaning on AI to better monetize those web properties. AI Overviews and AI Mode have increased query volume on Google Search, and generative AI tools are helping YouTube influencers create, edit, and optimize content.

Alphabet has also developed an application called Gemini, a generative AI assistant built on a family of large language models of the same name. Gemini now has over 650 million monthly active users, and it ranks as the second most popular AI assistant behind ChatGPT. Alphabet does not sell ad inventory on the platform yet, but the company can certainly pull that lever in the future.

Meanwhile, Alphabet's Google Cloud is the third largest public cloud by infrastructure and platform services spending, and it gained 2 percentage points of market share in the last two years due. Consultancy Gartner recently ranked Google as the most capable cloud platform for AI application development, and Forrester Research ranked it as a leader in LLMs.

That praise suggests further market share gains are likely. Indeed, total cloud sales increased 34% in the third quarter, the second consecutive acceleration, driven by strong demand for Google's custom AI chips (called TPUs) and generative AI models. Morgan Stanley analysts estimate Google Cloud revenue growth will accelerate to 44% in 2026.

Wall Street expects Alphabet's earnings to increase at 15% annually over the next three years, which makes the current valuation of 30 times earnings look tolerable. Among 75 analysts, Alphabet has a median target price of $330 per share. That implies 6% upside from its current share price of $310. Investors can buy a small position today if they feel so inclined, but I think Meta is the more attractive of the two stocks.

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Duquesne Family Office's billionaire boss has jettisoned the faces of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution in favor of a drugmaker whose shares have rallied 191% since the beginning of 2024.

For the better part of the last three years, no trend has garnered more attention on Wall Street than artificial intelligence (AI). Empowering software and systems with the tools to make split-second decisions, all without the need for human oversight, is a technological advancement that can benefit most industries around the globe -- and the stock market's savviest money managers know it.

No later than 45 calendar days following the end of a quarter, institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management are required to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A 13F details which stocks Wall Street's brightest money managers purchased and sold in the latest quarter.

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As you can imagine, the stock market's AI darlings, graphics processing unit (GPU) titan Nvidia (NVDA +2.92%) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) giant Palantir Technologies (PLTR +0.08%), have been top-tier holdings for several fund managers. But this optimism isn't universal.

Duquesne Family Office's billionaire boss, Stanley Druckenmiller, exited his fund's positions in Nvidia and Palantir well in advance of 2026. Instead of focusing on AI, Druckenmiller has been busy piling into one of Wall Street's hottest drug stocks for five consecutive quarters.

Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller showed Nvidia and Palantir to the door
Since the beginning of 2023, Nvidia and Palantir have made their patient shareholders considerably richer. Nvidia became the first public company to reach the $5 trillion market cap plateau earlier this year, while shares of Palantir have climbed by more than 2,900%!

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These near-parabolic ascents reflect the seemingly sustainable moats that both companies hold dear. Nvidia's Hopper, Blackwell, and Blackwell Ultra GPUs have been superior, on a compute basis, to external competition. With AI infrastructure demand outpacing supply, and CEO Jensen Huang intent on bringing a new GPU to market annually, Nvidia hasn't had any trouble charging a premium price for its hardware.

Meanwhile, Palantir's AI-driven Gotham and Foundry SaaS platforms lack one-for-one replacements at scale. Gotham assists the U.S. government and its allies in planning and overseeing military missions, as well as in collecting and analyzing data. The multiyear contracts Palantir has signed with the U.S. government ensure predictable double-digit sales growth and abundant operating cash flow.

Despite these sustainable moats, billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller parted ways with both stocks. He jettisoned his fund's remaining stake of 214,060 shares of Nvidia during the September-ended quarter of 2024. As for Palantir, 769,965 shares were shown to the door in a nine-month stretch between July 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

Druckenmiller dumping the faces of the AI revolution may represent nothing more than simple profit-taking. According to 13F aggregator WhaleWisdom.com, the average hold time for every security in Duquesne Family Office's fund, as of Sept. 30, was less than seven months. This demonstrates the willingness of its investment chief to take profits when the opportunity presents itself.

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The concern is that there may be more to this selling activity than just a desire to cash in his chips.

For example, history tells us that every game-changing technological advancement over the last three decades, including the internet, genome decoding, nanotechnology, 3D printing, blockchain technology, and the metaverse, has navigated an early stage bubble-bursting event. Although it's impossible to forecast when the music will stop, the common theme has been an overestimation by investors of the adoption rate and/or optimization of a new technology.

While Nvidia's and Palantir's sales growth point to robust demand for their respective products and services, most businesses that are aggressively spending on AI have yet to optimize their solutions. In other words, companies deploying AI haven't figured out how to get the highest return out of their investment. It takes time for all technologies to mature and evolve. If an AI bubble forms and subsequently bursts, Nvidia and Palantir stocks would be in trouble.

Furthermore, the valuations for Wall Street's favorite AI duo are suspect. Historically, price-to-sales (P/S) ratios above 30 for companies at the forefront of next-big-thing innovations have been unsustainable over the long run. Though Nvidia, briefly, topped a P/S ratio of 30 in early November, it's Palantir's P/S ratio of 127, as of the closing bell on Dec. 19, which stands out like a sore thumb.

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Duquesne's billionaire boss has loaded up on shares of this drug stock ahead of 2026
At the other end of the spectrum, Duquesne Family Office's lead investor has continued to scoop up shares of brand-name and generic-drug developer Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA +1.06%). Shares of Teva have soared by 191% since the beginning of 2024.

Druckenmiller began loading up on shares of this drug stock during the second half of 2024 and simply hasn't stopped. Between July 1, 2024, and Sept. 30, 2025, 13Fs show:

Q3 2024: 1,427,950 shares purchased
Q4 2024: 7,569,450 shares purchased
Q1 2025: 5,882,350 shares purchased
Q2 2025: 1,089,189 shares purchased
Q3 2025: 625,000 shares purchased (16,593,935 total shares held)

In 15 months, Teva has become the third-largest holding by market value in the nearly $4.1 billion fund Druckenmiller oversees.

One reason for this optimism likely has to do with Teva working through a series of legal overhangs. In particular, the company resolved litigation in early 2023 with 48 states regarding its role in the opioid crisis. Quantifying this settlement and spreading it out over 13 years alleviated the company's financial concerns, allowing investors to refocus on Teva's innovative capabilities.

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Speaking of innovation, CEO Richard Francis has made waves by shifting his company's focus toward novel drug development. While Teva continues to be a key player in the global generic drug market, the pricing power of generics hasn't been great for years. Developing brand-name therapies affords Teva improved pricing power and considerably higher margins. For instance, in 2025, tardive dyskinesia drug Austedo is expected to bring in more than $2 billion in global sales.

Teva Pharmaceutical has also vastly improved its balance sheet over the last nine years.

Following the buyout of generic drug company Actavis in August 2016, Teva's net debt surpassed $35 billion. But under the leadership of turnaround specialist CEO Kare Schultz, who preceded Richard Francis, the company lowered its annual operating expenses, sold off non-core assets, and significantly reduced its net debt. As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, Teva's net debt has been more than halved to $14.6 billion.

Lastly, billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller was likely drawn to Teva's valuation amid a historically expensive stock market. Though it's trading at a still-reasonable 11 times forward-year earnings per share, as of this writing, Duquesne's billionaire boss began scooping up shares with Teva trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio as low as 5.

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Featuring High-Efficiency Edge AI Computing and Dual-Spectrum Optics to Enable Real-Time and Secure Visual Applications

December 24, 2025 04:25 ET

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Himax Technologies, Inc.

TAINAN, Taiwan and HSINCHU, Taiwan, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) today announced that its subsidiary Liqxtal Technology (“Liqxtal”), in collaboration with iCatch Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 6695, “iCatch”), will jointly showcase its latest Drone AI Imaging Solution at the upcoming CES 2026, the largest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, U.S.A. from January 6 - 9, 2026. The solution integrates Liqxtal’s long-range electro-optical (EO) and thermal IR camera system, with iCatch’s high-performance image processing and edge AI SoC serving as the core computing platform. This highly integrated architecture significantly reduces system complexity while ensuring data security and privacy. The Drone AI imaging solution delivers stable, high-efficiency AI visual processing for drone applications, targeting high-growth markets including aerial photography, security surveillance, and industrial inspection.

For the showcase at CES, on the optical side of the Drone AI imaging solution, the system integrates Liqxtal’s ultra-lightweight camera module, combining EO with up to 20 times optical zoom capability and thermal infrared (IR) imaging. This design delivers stable performance across daytime, nighttime, and low-visibility environments, while significantly enhancing aerial target detection and tracking. Featuring a lightweight design and high level of integration, Liqxtal’s dual-spectrum long range EO and thermal IR camera modules are well suited for applications such as real-time image recognition, dynamic target tracking, and all-weather, around-the-clock monitoring. On the AI computing side, the newly introduced solution is powered by iCatch’s advanced edge-AI vision SoC, delivering up to 4 TOPS (4 trillion operations per second) of AI computing performance, making real-time, on-device image analysis and object recognition possible, thereby significantly reducing reliance on cloud computing, while improving system responsiveness and minimizing latency and data-transmission overhead. In addition, iCatch’s SoC integrates a suite of stable image-processing technologies, including electronic image stabilization (EIS), ensuring clear and stable image quality even in high-dynamic or complex flight environments.

The newly launched Drone AI imaging solution also supports a wide range of mainstream communication interfaces and standard protocols, such as USB3.0, Ethernet and more, enabling flexible integration across various drone platforms. This versatility allows the solution to meet customized requirements for diverse applications including aerial photography, security and surveillance, and industrial inspection applications, while helping system integrators and end customers accelerate product deployment and real-world adoption.  

“Our collaboration with Liqxtal validates the platform value of iCatch’s Vision System Solution. As physical AI applications continue to grow rapidly, iCatch integrates high-performance image processing with edge-AI computing to deliver a production-ready, deployable “The eyes of AI,” helping customers reduce integration risk, shorten time to deployment, and accelerate commercialization,” said Weber Hsu, President of iCatch.

“This collaboration fully leverages Liqxtal’s expertise in optics and imaging system integration, together with iCatch’s strengths in edge-AI computing and intelligent image processing, enable high level of integration between optical imaging and AI vision processing, further expanding application scenarios such as drone/UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) aerial photography and industrial remote inspection,” said by Dr. Hung Shan Chen, President of Liqxtal.

Liqxtal and iCatch invite all interested parties to experience the latest dual spectrum Drone AI imaging solution at Venetian Expo, Titian 2201A, Las Vegas. To schedule a meeting or booth visit, please contact Liqxtal at [email protected] or iCatch at [email protected].

About Liqxtal Technology Inc.
Liqxtal Technology Inc. is a Taiwan based company that has been focused on exploring opportunities for imaging and optical solutions since the company’s inception. We focus on imaging system, display driving solution and optical system integration. We are capable from technology development to volume production bring-up and Liqxtal have multiple mass production records on AR/VR and Medical field. As a subsidiary of Himax Technologies, Liqxtal leverages its strength on optical innovation and Himax’s IC design know-how to build customized imaging processing and display driving system including imaging platform based on FPGA architecture, local dimming technology and optical imaging system (Drone EO/IR Camera, multispectral Camera and medical endoscope)

https://www.himax.com.tw/zh/products/liqxtal-technology/

About iCatch Technology Inc.
iCatch Technology, Inc. (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 6695) is a leading AI imaging and vision SoC design company in Taiwan, focused on developing Vision System Solutions with “The Eyes of AI” capabilities. Leveraging its in-house ThetaEye AI™ image processing technology and edge-AI computing platform, iCatch enables devices to perform real-time perception, understanding, and decision-making at the edge. Its solutions are widely applied in Physical AI domains such as drones, robotics, automotive imaging, security surveillance, and industrial vision. iCatch is committed to delivering high-performance, low-power, and mass-producible AI vision system solutions, establishing itself as a trusted long-term technology partner for its customers.

https://www.icatchtek.com/

About Himax Technologies, Inc.
Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company’s display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company’s industry-leading WiseEyeTM Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,586 patents granted and 371 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2025.

http://www.himax.com.tw

Forward Looking Statements

Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

iCatch Contact:
Charng Lee, Director of Partner Relation
iCatch Technology, Inc.
Tel: +886-3-5641600
Email: [email protected]

Liqxtal Contact:
Henry Hung, Deputy Director of Market & Sales Division
Liqxtal Technology Inc.
Tel: +886-6-505-0880
Email: [email protected]

James Ding
Dec 24, 2025 08:09

Toncoin technical analysis reveals oversold RSI at 38.26 and bullish MACD momentum, supporting analyst predictions of $2.15-$2.50 targets by December 2025 end.

TON Price Prediction Summary
• TON short-term target (1 week): $1.58 (+8.2% from current $1.46)
• Toncoin medium-term forecast (1 month): $2.15-$2.50 range (+47% to +71% upside)
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $1.71 (immediate resistance)
• Critical support if bearish: $1.42 (strong support confluence)

Recent Toncoin Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest TON price prediction from multiple analysts shows remarkable convergence around a bullish Toncoin forecast for the remainder of December 2025. CoinCodex's algorithmic analysis projects the most conservative target of $1.58 by December 24, representing an 8.2% gain from current levels. Meanwhile, Unusual Whales presents a more aggressive TON price prediction, targeting the $2.15-$2.50 range based on technical momentum indicators.

CMC AI's analysis adds fundamental weight to the bullish Toncoin forecast, highlighting the strategic importance of Telegram's billion-plus user integration and the upcoming $400M token lockup plan. This confluence of technical and fundamental factors creates a compelling case for the higher price targets in the TON price prediction models.

The consensus among analysts points to a recovery scenario, with the lowest target still representing meaningful upside from current oversold conditions.

TON Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Bullish Recovery
Current Toncoin technical analysis reveals several key indicators supporting the optimistic TON price prediction scenarios. The daily RSI of 38.26 places Toncoin in oversold territory without reaching extreme levels, suggesting potential for mean reversion without indicating capitulation.

The MACD histogram showing a positive 0.0018 reading marks the first bullish momentum divergence in recent sessions, supporting the near-term Toncoin forecast for recovery. This technical setup aligns perfectly with analyst predictions calling for upward price movement.

Bollinger Bands analysis shows TON trading at a 0.20 position, indicating the price is closer to the lower band at $1.40 than the upper resistance at $1.70. This positioning historically precedes rebounds in Toncoin's price action, lending credence to the $1.58 TON price target for the immediate term.

Volume analysis on Binance spot market shows $6.14M in 24-hour activity, which while modest, has been sufficient to support the current consolidation above the critical $1.44 support level.

Toncoin Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for TON
The primary bullish TON price prediction hinges on breaking the immediate resistance at $1.71, which would open the path toward the $2.15-$2.50 targets outlined by Unusual Whales. This Toncoin forecast requires several technical confirmations:

First, the MACD must maintain its bullish crossover momentum, with the histogram expanding above current levels. Second, RSI needs to push above 45 to confirm the oversold bounce has genuine strength behind it.

The ultimate TON price target of $2.50 represents a test of the 200-day SMA area, currently at $2.62. Reaching this level would complete a 71% recovery from current prices and validate the most optimistic elements of the current Toncoin forecast.

Bearish Risk for Toncoin
The bearish scenario for this TON price prediction centers on a breakdown below the $1.42 support confluence. This level has held as both immediate and strong support, making it the critical line in the sand for bull vs bear control.

A decisive break below $1.42 would invalidate the current Toncoin forecast and potentially target the 52-week low at $1.44. While this represents limited additional downside, it would delay any recovery scenarios by several weeks and require a complete reset of technical conditions.

Risk factors to monitor include Bitcoin's price action, as correlations remain high, and any delays or negative developments regarding the Telegram integration or token lockup plans mentioned in fundamental analysis.

Should You Buy TON Now? Entry Strategy
Based on the current Toncoin technical analysis, the optimal entry strategy for this TON price prediction involves staged accumulation. The immediate entry point at current levels around $1.46 offers reasonable risk-reward given the proximity to strong support at $1.42.

For conservative traders, waiting for a breakout above $1.71 provides confirmation but sacrifices early entry advantage. This approach aligns better with the medium-term Toncoin forecast while reducing the risk of catching a falling knife.

Risk management should include a stop-loss below $1.40, representing a 4.1% maximum loss from current entry levels. This tight risk control is justified given the clear technical support structure and allows for favorable risk-reward ratios targeting the $2.15+ TON price target range.

Position sizing should reflect the medium confidence level assigned to these predictions, with allocation not exceeding 2-3% of total portfolio value for most retail investors.

TON Price Prediction Conclusion
The weight of evidence from both technical and fundamental analysis supports a bullish TON price prediction for the remainder of December 2025. The convergence of oversold RSI conditions, emerging MACD momentum, and strong fundamental catalysts creates a compelling setup for the $2.15-$2.50 Toncoin forecast targets.

Confidence Level: Medium (65%)

Primary scenario: Recovery to $1.58 within one week, followed by continuation toward $2.15-$2.50 range by month-end.

Key confirmation signals to watch: MACD histogram expansion, RSI break above 45, and sustained trading above $1.50 daily closes. Failure to hold $1.42 support would invalidate this bullish TON price prediction and require reassessment of the broader Toncoin forecast.

Timeline: Initial move to $1.58 expected within 5-7 days, with the full $2.15-$2.50 target range achievable within 2-4 weeks given proper technical follow-through.

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Digital Wealth Partners (DWP) has introduced a new algorithmic trading strategy designed to help XRP holders generate income within tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as IRAs.  The system aims to bring institutional-grade trading methods to individual investors, a space previously dominated by hedge funds and professional trading desks.
The strategy operates through automated algorithms that follow predefined rules and technical signals. Unlike manual trading, it removes emotional decision-making and reacts systematically to market conditions. “Most XRP holders are either sitting on their position hoping it appreciates or actively trading on their own without a systematic framework,” said Erin Friez, President of DWP.

Digital Wealth Partners Launches Algorithmic XRP Trading Strategy Powered by @tryarchpublic for Qualified Retirement Accountshttps://t.co/ro7ipgP48D

— Digital Wealth Partners (@DWP_advisors) December 16, 2025

“Now there’s another option.” The approach seeks to compound growth over time while clients’ assets remain in regulated custody at Anchorage Digital, backed by insurance and segregation protections.

Bridging Technology and Security for Individual Investors
Developed in partnership with Arch Public, a quantitative technology firm, the strategy combines signal-generation technology with fiduciary oversight from DWP. Client holdings are kept in separately managed accounts.

This provides direct ownership and transparency. The custody setup includes bank-grade hardware security, bankruptcy-remote structures, and insurance coverage. This arrangement offers a middle ground for investors wary of exchange risk but who prefer professional management over self-custody.

DIGITAL WEALTH PARTNERS LAUNCHES ALGORITHMIC $XRP TRADING FOR QUALIFIED RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS

THE STRATEGY, BUILT WITH ARCH PUBLIC, USES INSURED CUSTODY AT ANCHORAGE DIGITAL VIA A RULES-BASED SMA

— The Wolf Of All Streets (@scottmelker) December 18, 2025

By operating within retirement accounts, the strategy may allow active XRP trading without triggering immediate tax consequences, depending on the account type. DWP selected XRP due to its liquidity, fast transaction speeds, and price volatility, which are favorable for systematic algorithmic trading.

Digital Wealth invited prospective investors to contact them for an eligibility assessment, account setup, and detailed explanations of custody, technology, and fees. However, the company warns that there are no guarantees on investments.

Read Next: XRP Struggles Below EMA Resistance Zone: More Downside?

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Bitcoin ETFs saw $188.64M in daily outflows led by IBIT and FBTC, but total assets stayed strong at $114.29B, 6.53% of Bitcoin's market cap.

Shares in the digital asset treasury slumped after it announced the sale of some of its Ethereum holdings.

Ethzilla stock (ETHZ) tanked 15% on Tuesday following the company’s decision to sell $74.5 million worth of Ethereum to repay debts.

Shares slid from just over $6 to an intraday low of $5.12. They were hovering around $5.35 during after-hours trading, according to Google Finance. Ethzilla has lost 21% in share value since the opening of the Nasdaq on Monday morning and is down 95% since it spiked over $100 in August.

Pivot to RWA Tokenization
The crypto treasury company sold approximately 24,291 ETH for $74.5 million at around $3,069 per token to repay convertible debt. The sale, disclosed to the SEC, leaves the company with roughly 69,800 ETH remaining. Ethzilla is now the tenth-largest Ether DAT, falling below BTCS Inc., which holds 70,000 ETH.

“In the future, the company believes its value will be driven by revenue and cash flow growth from our RWA [real world asset] tokenization business,” the firm stated on Monday.

As part of redeeming our outstanding senior secured convertible notes, ETHZilla sold 24,291 ETH for approximately $74.5 million. We plan to use all, or a significant portion, of the proceeds to fund the redemption. The dashboard below excludes cash on the balance sheet which… pic.twitter.com/c5HMDrf48X

— ETHZilla (@ETHZilla_ETHZ) December 22, 2025

The move reflects broader challenges facing crypto treasury companies during market volatility. Ethzilla had pivoted from biotechnology in July 2024, shifting to an Ether-focused strategy after its biotech shares plummeted.

After an initial spike in August, its stock began to retreat again as crypto markets cooled and Ether prices fell hard. ETH has again fallen below $3,000 and is down 40% from its August all-time high, while many analysts have predicted the start of a bear market.

DAT Stocks Dumping
The world’s largest Ether DAT, Bitmine Immersion Technologies, also had a rough day on Tuesday, with stock (BMNR) falling 4.2% to end Tuesday below $30. Bitmine shares are down 78% from their July spike but remain up 280% since the beginning of the year. The firm remains one of the few DAT success stories this year.

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The Tom Lee-chaired DAT has remained bullish, buying the dips and accumulating more Ether while others have ceased purchases or offloaded.

Other crypto treasuries have also had a painful week, including Solana DATs Classover Holdings Inc (KIDZ), which fell 15% on Tuesday, and VisionSys AI Inc (VSA), dumping 13%.

Hyperlink DAT Nuvve Holding Corp (NVVE) lost 12% and Eightco Holdings (ORBS), which is a WLD Treasury, lost 11% on the day.

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The U.S. economy just clocked a 4.3% GDP growth rate for the third quarter — the fastest pace in two years. Consumer spending rose, imports dipped, and overall growth smashed expectations. Yet, XRP price remains subdued, trading around $1.86, slipping 1.39% today. You’d expect stronger economic numbers to boost risk appetite, but that hasn’t happened here. Let’s break down why XRP is still struggling — and what could come next.

XRP Price Prediction: Macro boost vs crypto caution

When economies expand, investors often rotate toward riskier assets, including crypto. But this time, the opposite’s happening. Traders are cautious because the GDP jump may be temporary — fueled by pre-tariff import adjustments and consumer stockpiling rather than sustainable growth. Markets are already pricing in a slowdown for Q4, which means crypto traders are hesitant to place bullish bets just yet.

For XRP price specifically, this hesitation is magnified by ongoing uncertainty around liquidity flows and institutional participation. While Bitcoin and Ethereum are inching higher on ETF optimism, XRP’s momentum has stalled due to technical resistance and lack of strong catalysts from Ripple’s side in recent weeks.

XRP Price Prediction: Stuck under pressureXRP/USD Daily Chart- TradingViewThe daily chart shows XRP price locked in a narrow range. The price is hovering just below the middle Bollinger Band near $1.97, signaling weak bullish momentum. The lower band around $1.81 is acting as short-term support, while the upper band at $2.12 caps upside potential.

The candles have been consolidating beneath the 20-day SMA, suggesting bears still control the trend. Pivot points show a critical resistance near $2.00, while support zones cluster around $1.85 and $1.60. Unless XRP price breaks above the mid-band with solid volume, the bias remains bearish to neutral.

A close below $1.85 could open the door toward $1.60, aligning with the next S2 pivot line. On the flip side, a sustained move above $2.00 could trigger a short-term recovery rally toward $2.20–$2.30, though that requires a clear macro or Ripple-related catalyst.

Investor sentiment: cautious optimismThe market’s mood toward XRP price has shifted from optimism to quiet observation. The stronger U.S. economy, while positive for broader financial stability, also signals potential tightening by the Federal Reserve if inflation resurfaces. That usually dampens speculative crypto inflows. So, while the GDP number looks bullish on paper, it might indirectly restrain XRP’s upside through monetary tightening fears.

What to expect next?If the U.S. economy cools slightly in Q4 — as analysts expect due to the earlier import rush and government shutdown effects — crypto markets could stabilize. Historically, XRP price performs better during moderate, not overheated, growth phases. Watch for:

A rebound above $2.00 with volume confirmationBollinger Band contraction signaling volatility buildupIf those align, XRP price could retest $2.20–$2.50 in early 2026. But failure to hold the $1.85 zone would point to a correction toward $1.60 before any rebound.

The economy may be booming, but $XRP is stuck waiting for conviction. Its chart structure shows a market in consolidation — not panic, but not excitement either. Unless Ripple delivers new institutional partnerships or macro sentiment turns risk-on again, XRP price could spend the next few weeks oscillating between $1.85 and $2.00. The breakout direction from that zone will likely define its first quarter of 2026.

Active Currencies 19090

Market Cap $3,027,403,565,054.60

Bitcoin Share 57.42%

24h Market Cap Change $-0.70

AMBCrypto

Stocks outpace Bitcoin, yet whales keep buying BTC – Why?

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Posted: December 24, 2025

Bitcoin’s [BTC] price hasn’t kept up with equities, but something important is happening.

More BTC is being moved off exchanges, which often means people plan to hold it rather than sell. Smaller investors are stepping away, and big investors are buying.

The market may not be as uncertain as it looks.

BTC is leaving exchanges

Samyukhtha L KM is a Financial Journalist and Market Analyst at AMBCrypto whose work is defined by one central question: Is the latest trend in blockchain hype, or history in the making?
Her expertise is built on a strong academic foundation, with a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University and a Bachelor’s in Commerce from the University of Madras. This dual qualification equips her with a unique skill set: the financial acumen to dissect market mechanics and the journalistic rigor to investigate and communicate complex subjects with clarity.
Samyukhtha specializes in analyzing the socio-economic impact of blockchain adoption and assessing the viability of new market narratives. This includes a focus on high-velocity, community-driven assets such as memecoins, where she evaluates sentiment and fundamentals. She is dedicated to providing readers with insightful, well-researched commentary that looks beyond immediate market moves to understand the long-term implications of decentralized technology.

Matador Technologies Inc. has secured final approval from the Ontario Securities Commission for a $58.4M short-form base shelf prospectus, enabling flexible capital raises over 25 months. Fortifying the Liquidity Backbone Matador Technologies Inc.

Grayscale has taken another step toward launching a spot Avalanche ETF by filing an updated S-1 registration statement with the U.S. SEC. The amended filing signals ongoing engagement with regulators and keeps Avalanche firmly in the ETF conversation alongside other major layer-1 assets.

TLDR:

Bitcoin and Ether continue to absorb market risk as capital concentrates around the most liquid assets.
Early-week sell-offs triggered heavy liquidations, yet downside moves stayed contained as leverage flushed quickly.
Retail traders are rotating from altcoins into majors, reinforcing Bitcoin’s role as the market’s primary leader.
Derivatives drive short-term price moves, while steady institutional spot flows support majors over the medium term.

Wintermute market commentary points to a crypto landscape that remains range-bound yet increasingly resilient as the year draws to a close.

The latest market activity shows heightened volatility earlier in the week, followed by calmer conditions. Bitcoin briefly fell below the $85,000 level, while Ether dropped under $3,000, triggering sizable liquidations. 

Despite this pressure, prices stabilized later, with Bitcoin grinding back toward $90,000 as forced selling eased.

As liquidity thins into the holiday period, the broader structure continues to narrow. Capital is concentrating around the most liquid assets, while alternative tokens lag under persistent supply pressure.

Source: Wintermute

This environment reflects caution rather than panic, with positioning rather than conviction driving short-term moves.

Concentration Around Bitcoin and Ether
Wintermute shared on X that market leadership has narrowed further into Bitcoin and Ether, reinforcing a trend seen throughout the second half of the year. 

Bitcoin dominance has continued to rise, signaling reduced appetite for risk beyond major assets. Altcoins remain weighed down by token unlocks and excess supply.

Internal flow data cited by Wintermute shows aggregate buying pressure returning to major assets. Bitcoin has sustained this demand for longer, while Ether has shown renewed interest toward year end. 

These flows suggest that large participants are favoring liquidity and depth over speculative exposure.

The firm also noted a shift in retail behavior. Retail traders appear to be rotating out of altcoins and back into majors. 

This pattern aligns with expectations that Bitcoin typically leads before risk appetite moves further along the curve.

Derivatives, Positioning, and Institutional Participation
According to Wintermute’s commentary, spot buyers are providing a steadier base in major assets, yet derivatives remain central to price discovery. 

This setup allows net buying to coexist with sharp intraday declines when leverage becomes crowded. These rapid flushes have been increasingly contained.

Positioning metrics reflect this balance. Funding rates and basis across major pairs stayed relatively compressed during the sell-off. 

Options markets continue to price a wide range of outcomes, with traders split between downside scenarios near the mid-$80,000 range and a return to recent highs.

Wintermute also pointed to continued institutional involvement as a supportive medium-term factor. 

Traditional financial participants have remained active since the summer, even during volatile periods. Such capital tends to be deliberate and persistent once established, providing a steadier foundation for the market.

Looking ahead, Wintermute expects lighter activity through year end as discretionary desks wind down. Without a clear macro or policy catalyst, markets are likely to remain choppy and selective. 

Bitcoin and Ether are positioned as primary risk absorbers, while the broader market continues to face constrained demand.

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 8:22

Shiba Inu is not rallying anytime soon, but at least it resembles something we experienced almost two years ago.

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Instead of being in the middle of a sound trend, Shiba Inu is trading at levels that structurally resemble previous cycle lows. For months, the price has been in a protracted downward trend, losing about half of its value from local highs and continuing to decline with minimal upside follow-through. Momentum is low, volatility has decreased, and moving averages are stacked negatively. At first glance, this appears uninspired.

Shiba Inu resembles the pastThis area is important because of this. SHIB is currently located close to an area that served as a significant turning point in the past. Prior to an abrupt change in direction in February 2024, the price fluctuated around a similar lower range. A sharp, quick rally of about 400% in a comparatively short amount of time ensued. It wasnt a slow accumulation leading to a slow uptrend. It was a volatility expansion event brought on by a protracted period of seller fatigue, low participation, and indifference.

SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewMany of those traits are shared by the current configuration. Although there has been constant pressure to sell, it is no longer increasing. The fact that volume has drastically decreased on the downside indicates that forced selling is almost over. The small, overlapping, and unsure candles of recent times usually indicate balance rather than fear. Before anything significant occurs, bottoms typically look like this.

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Nothing is guaranteedNevertheless, there is no guarantee that a 400% surge will occur again. Context is crucial. Liquidity is selective, broader market conditions are more circumspect, and speculative capital is not randomly pouring into meme assets. Either a wider market tailwind or an abrupt increase in risk appetite would be necessary for SHIB to make a significant comeback. In the absence of that, upside attempts might continue to be brief and shallow.

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The risk-reward profile has changed though. If sentiment shifts even slightly at these levels, the downside is becoming more constrained in comparison to the possible upside. The initial indication that the structure is shifting would be a break above short-term moving averages. Given how thin liquidity becomes once the price exits this compressed range, regaining earlier consolidation zones could then pave the way for a bigger move.

SHIB is not yet bullish, and it is always probabilistic rather than absolute to declare a bottom. However, the asset is at a level where previous explosive moves have been made. Although history does not exactly repeat itself, it does rhyme. The next significant move is much more likely to surprise to the upside than to continue slowly declining, if accumulation is indeed occurring here.

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