Market Signal Briefing

These two stocks are in very different businesses, but both have big growth opportunities ahead.

As 2025 continues to wind down, the market is on track for another strong performance. Growth stocks once again led the way, which has been the case for much of the past decade. Meanwhile, there is no reason to think that this trend will not continue.

Let's look at two growth stocks to buy and hold for the next five years.

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1. Nvidia
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), Nvidia (NVDA +3.93%) remains one of the best stocks to continue to hold. Its graphics processing units (GPUs) have become the backbone of AI infrastructure, given their parallel processing power, but it is the ecosystem it's built around these chips that will help drive its growth in the coming years.

The company's moat starts with its CUDA software platform, which it created nearly two decades ago to allow developers to easily program its chips. The company smartly gave it away for free and pushed it into universities and research labs that were doing early work on AI. Today, most foundational AI code is written on CUDA, and a generation of developers has been trained on its platform.

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Meanwhile, the company's recent acquisition of SchedMD should only increase its software moat, as it provides it with an AI orchestration layer called Slurm that helps coordinate which GPUs perform which tasks and when. While Slurm is open-source, by having control of this layer, Nvidia will be able to more tightly integrate it with its ecosystem to optimize the performance of its chips.

The company also has a networking moat with its NVLink interconnect system, which lets its GPUs pool memory and transfer data directly between each other, letting its chip clusters essentially act as one powerful unit. It also made a sneaky good investment in Intel, where the two companies are also partnering to bring Intel's central processing units (CPUs) into its NVLink framework, which could help freeze out rival Advanced Micro Devices, which is the leader in data center CPUs and the No. 2 GPU player.

As AI infrastructure spending continues to ramp up, Nvidia's moat continues to put it in a position to be the biggest winner.

2. Dutch Bros
AI and tech are not the only areas to find intriguing growth stocks. The consumer space is another great place to look, and on that end, Dutch Bros (BROS 0.21%) is one of the best growth stories over the next few years.

The Oregon-based coffee shop operator has been hitting on all cylinders, nicely growing same-store sales while expanding into new markets. Last quarter, in a difficult consumer environment, the company posted a 5.7% jump in comparable-restaurant sales, as transactions grew 4.7%. Company-owned shops performed even better, with same-store sales up 7.4%. The growth is being powered by menu innovation, brand marketing, and mobile order-ahead.

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Meanwhile, the company has a big opportunity to further drive growth through the introduction of hot food items. The company has been getting less than 2% of its sales from food, compared to around 20% for rival Starbucks. This has hurt its morning daypart sales, as many customers don't want to make two stops.

However, Dutch Bros will roll out hot food items to three-quarters of its locations that can support the offerings after a successful test, with shops that piloted the food items seeing a 4% sales lift. And once these items are more widely available and the company puts more marketing behind them, it wouldn't be surprising if the impact becomes even bigger.

Meanwhile, Dutch Bros is still in the early innings of expansion, with under 1,100 stores. It plans to have more than 2,000 locations by 2029, and sees the opportunity to eventually support around 7,000 stores in the U.S. Its shops are small and cheap to build out, so it also gets a quick payback on its investment.

Between store expansion and same-store sales growth, Dutch Bros is a stock to own for the next five years.

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According to a report by Mercado Bitcoin, crypto trading activity in Brazil rose 43% year-over-year in 2025, while the average amount invested per user crossed roughly BRL 5,700 — about $1,000.

Reports have disclosed that this jump was driven by heavier use of stablecoins and a growing appetite for lower-risk crypto products alongside traditional tokens.

Rise In Transaction Volumes
Bitcoin remained the most traded asset, followed closely by USDT, Ether and Solana. Stablecoin transaction volumes were about three times higher than the prior year, a sign that many investors are moving funds into pegged tokens for trading or as a cash-like holding.

The report shows that around 18% of investors now hold more than one digital asset, which points to broader portfolio choices beyond single-coin speculation.

Source: Mercado Bitcoin
Fixed-Income Tokens Gain Traction
Demand for tokenized fixed-income offerings surged. Renda Fixa Digital, or RFD, recorded 108% growth in volume, and Mercado Bitcoin distributed roughly $325 million through these structured products during the period covered. Based on reports, many retail investors appear to be using these instruments to seek stable yields instead of chasing only price gains.

Young Traders Push Numbers Higher
Younger investors were a major factor, with participation among those under 24 rising about 56%. Activity increased across age groups, but the fastest growth was clearly among younger adults.

BTCUSD currently trading at $88,559. Chart: TradingView
Regional data show São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro leading in transaction volume, although activity expanded into other states. Average ticket sizes increased, which helped lift the overall value of trades even as more people entered the market.

Regulatory And Market Signals
Tax authority figures and market trackers offer similar signals. A Receita Federal update covering activity through September 2024 recorded a roughly 24% rise in crypto transactions measured in BRL, and one report put USDT’s share of on-chain volume near 62%. Those numbers underline how stablecoins have become central to flows in and out of Brazilian crypto markets.

What This Means For Investors And Firms
Based on reports, Brazil’s market is showing signs of maturation: investment amounts are growing, product choices are widening, and stablecoins are being used more often for trading and storage.

Exchanges are responding with more fixed-income style offerings, and younger users are helping to expand the investor base. Market watchers warn that this does not remove price risk, but it does suggest a shift in behavior as more people use crypto for a mix of trading and yield strategies.

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Published: Dec 21, 2025 at 19:39

While Bitcoin captures the geopolitical headlines, Ethereum has achieved a technological milestone that many skeptics thought was years away.

Following the activation of the Fusaka upgrade (the combination of the Fulu consensus and Osaka execution layers) on December 3, the network has seen its average mainnet gas fees plummet to an astounding $0.01 – $0.10 for simple transfers.

Economically competitive again

The technical backbone of this change is PeerDAS (Peer Data Availability Sampling), which allows validators to verify data exists without downloading entire "blobs." This, combined with a 33% increase in the block gas limit (from 45 million to 60 million), has effectively solved the congestion issues that plagued the 2021 and 2024 bull markets. For the first time, Ethereum's Layer-1 is economically competitive with high-speed alt-chains like Solana.

Despite this technological "victory," the market remains in a state of "Extreme Fear" (Index at 21), as ETH bulls struggle to defend the $3,000 support level. The drop in fees has paradoxically reduced the "burn mechanism" (EIP-1559), leading to short-term inflationary concerns among traders.

However, architects of the upgrade argue that the long-term value lies in Global Dollar Liquidity Settlement, where Ethereum now serves as the ultra-low-cost backbone for tokenized Treasury bills and stablecoins.

Disclaimer. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Coinidol.com. Coinidol.com is an independent Blockchain media outlet that delivers news, cryptocurrency analytics and reviews. The data provided is collected by the author and is not sponsored by any company or developer. They are not a recommendation to buy or sell cryptocurrency. Readers should do their research before investing in funds.

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Posted: December 22, 2025

Ethereum has been one of the worst-performing major assets of 2025 so far. But don’t let that fool you!

Every day, tens of billions of dollars in stablecoins move across Ethereum, making it THE settlement layer for global dollar liquidity. Large holders are accumulating ETH as well, even with prices down in the dumps.

Is the general market missing the bigger picture?

Putting Ethereum’s bad year in context
Ethereum has had a bruising start to 2025. While silver, gold, and U.S. equities have climbed steadily, ETH slid roughly 12% YTD, making it one of the weakest performers among major assets.

Bitcoin [BTC] has fared slightly better, while the altcoin market has fallen far further.

Source: X

Capital is rotating into metals and traditional risk assets, all while Ethereum’s [ETH] price has gone nowhere. It looks like a market that has lost interest.

But price performance alone doesn’t tell you everything.

Where the money actually settles
On an average day, Ethereum Mainnet processes roughly $90-100 billion in Stablecoin Transfers, far more than any other network. According to Leon Waidmann, Head of Research, OnChainHQ, this is mostly USDT and USDC moving for payments, treasury operations, and real settlement.

Source: X

Other chains are growing, and some are cheaper or faster. But stablecoin volume concentrates where trust, neutrality, and finality matter most.

Users willingly pay higher fees because a failed settlement is not an option at this scale.

While prices stall…
Large holders are behaving very differently.

ETH has repeatedly traded near the realized price of accumulation addresses; essentially, the average entry price of long-term whales. Instead of selling into weakness, these wallets have continued to add more ETH.

Source: X

The timing is interesting.

Whale profits have been squeezed close to zero, a point where many would normally reduce exposure. Instead, inflows to accumulation addresses are increasing. That’s a lot of patience!

Source: X

According to reports, Fundstrat analysts are sending mixed signals about Bitcoin’s path in 2026. One line of work inside the firm sees a noticeable pullback early next year, while another predicts new highs arriving soon after.

Sean Farrell, Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, is reported to have told clients that a “base case” would see Bitcoin move down toward the $60,000–$65,000 range in the first half of 2026.

The same internal material attributes fallbacks for other major tokens — ETH toward about $1.8K–$2K and SOL near $50–$75 — which were framed as potential buying opportunities should markets correct.

Risk Models And Shorter Time Horizons
Farrell’s note, which has circulated as screenshots on social media and among clients, stresses risk management and the possibility of a meaningful drawdown before any sustained rally.

Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, Sean Farrell, says $BTC to $60k as base case, 1H 2026.

Fundstrat’s head, Tom Lee, says $BTC to ATH’s, even up to $200k, by end of Jan 2026.

Is this normal for funds to contradict each other within?

Honest question. pic.twitter.com/KETNygLEtu

— Heisenberg (@Mr_Derivatives) December 20, 2025

The language in those client slides points to cautious positioning and to taking advantage of lower price levels if they arrive.

Tom Lee’s Bullish Outlook Remains Publicly Strong
By contrast, Tom Lee — Fundstrat’s co-founder and a longstanding voice on Bitcoin — has publicly said he expects new all-time highs in early 2026, with some media summaries quoting optimistic ranges as high as $200,000 by late January 2026.

Well stated @ConvexDispatch

👌 https://t.co/8kWrgcl6ml

— Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) December 20, 2025

He has emphasized macro drivers, institutional flows, and cycle dynamics as reasons for continued upside in the coming months.

Different Roles, Different Time Frames
Reports have disclosed that the two views reflect different analytical roles inside the firm: one focused on portfolio-level downside planning and the other on longer-term macro scenarios.

BTCUSD currently trading at $87,838. Chart: TradingView
Several clients and observers on X (formerly Twitter) have pushed back on the idea that these are contradictory; instead, they say the notes reflect distinct mandates and time frames.

Market Reaction and What Investors Are Hearing Now
Markets reacted to the story with a mix of skepticism and quick profit-taking. Some traders flagged how fast sentiment can change when internal notes leak, while others said the range of outcomes — from roughly $60,000 to $200,000 — only underlines how uncertain forecasts remain for 2026.

Trading desks are reported to be treating the internal slides as one input among many, not as an official firm forecast.

Public Takeaway
According to the coverage, Fundstrat has not issued a unified, public forecast that collapses the two views into one number.

Instead, clients and the market are being asked to weigh a downside scenario presented by the digital-assets team against a bullish macro scenario voiced by leadership.

Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

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Posted: December 22, 2025

The memecoin launch platform, Pump.fun [PUMP] was in a heap of legal trouble. A federal court approved an expanded class-action lawsuit against the Solana Foundation, Jito Labs, Pump.fun, and related executives.

This happened after a whistleblower revealed 5,000 internal chat messages that illuminated the accusations of insider trading and market manipulation.

The team is accused of creating a platform that allowed 98.6% of the 14 million memes launched on it to collapse to zero. It is estimated to have caused between $4 billion and $5.5 billion in retail investor losses.

Investigating the most recent PUMP price moves

Source: PUMP/USDT on TradingView

Since the 9th of December, the PUMP token has shed 39.3%, from $0.0032 to $0.00196.  Its latest bout of losses led to the loss of the long-time support level at $0.0025.

This demand zone had been tested thrice since July and defended each time. The strength of the past two months’ downtrend finally prevailed.

The CMF on the daily chart has been below -0.05 for the better part of the past six weeks, showing seller dominance. The MFI’s reading of 40 also signaled selling pressure and bearish momentum.

Source: PUMP/USDT on TradingView

The most recent swing move downward was used to plot a set of Fibonacci retracement levels. It showed that a bounce to $0.0025 and $0.0026 was possible, as they were the 61.8% and 78.6% retracement levels.

What is PUMP likely to do next?
The current 1-day and 1-hour timeframe price structures were bearish. The Coinalyze data showed a 4% increase in Open Interest in 24 hours, even though PUMP prices were down 1.57% in 24 hours.

The Liquidation Map highlighted $0.00193 and $0.00207 as key short-term levels with concentrated leverage. That leverage buildup could pull PUMP’s price toward either level before a potential reversal.

Traders’ call to action- Maintain bearish bias but…
A push toward $0.00207–$0.0021 would likely trigger bearish continuation.

As the Fibonacci levels revealed, traders should also be wary of a bounce all the way back to $0.0026. The $0.0023-$0.0025 was also a candidate with a strong likelihood of reversing any PUMP price bounce.

Traders can look to go short upon a retest of the resistance levels mentioned, with tight stop-losses.

For example, a short entry at $0.00207 will be invalidated by a move past $0.0021, as it is a local swing high on the hourly chart.

Final Thoughts

The Pump.fun platform’s legal woes have strengthened the bearish sentiment around its native token.
The $0.00207 and $0.0023 supply zones are short-term resistances that could initiate the next bearish price move.

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

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Published: Dec 21, 2025 at 21:02

The TRON price has fallen below the moving average lines after being rejected at the $0.29 high.

TRX price long-term forecast: bearish

On December 4, buyers pushed the price above the 21-day SMA, but could not sustain momentum above the 50-day SMA or the $0.29 resistance. The price dropped to a low of $0.27, but bulls bought the dips.

Today, buyers are attempting to keep the price above the 21-day SMA. If buyers fail to surpass the recent high, the cryptocurrency will be forced to trade in a range below the 21-day SMA. On the downside, TRON will decline if it falls below the $0.27 support level, potentially dropping to $0.25. Currently, TRON price is at $0.287.

TRON price indicator analysis

Both the 21-day and 50-day SMAs are trending downward. After the recent decline, the price bars are now below the 21-day SMA support.

On the 4-hour chart, the price bars are positioned between the horizontal moving average lines. The cryptocurrency is trading in a narrow range, above the 50-day SMA support and below the 21-day SMA resistance.

What is the next move for TRON?

TRON's price is undergoing an upward correction after a recent drop above the $0.27 barrier. The altcoin's upward correction ended at $0.282 as it retraced above the moving averages. On the 4-hour chart, the price is in a tight range above the $0.277 support and below the $0.282 resistance level. TRON is ascending, but in a sideways move.

Disclaimer. This analysis and forecast are the personal opinions of the author. The data provided is collected by the author and is not sponsored by any company or token developer. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell cryptocurrency and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Coinidol.com. Readers should do their research before investing in funds.

It's not too late to get in on these high-flying AI stocks.

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have helped investors take major steps along the path to wealth in recent years. Investors placed bets on the potential for this hot technology to revamp the way many things are done -- and as a result, supercharge the growth of companies.

Two players in particular have attracted investors' attention, and they are Palantir Technologies (PLTR +4.21%) and Nvidia (NVDA +3.93%). The former is a software company that's helping its customers harness the power of AI, and the latter is the world's leading AI chip designer. Both of these companies have seen earnings soar in recent years, and the stock prices have followed. Over the past three years, Palantir stock has jumped 2,400% and Nvidia has advanced more than 900%.

Both of these tech companies are well-positioned to benefit as this AI story continues to unfold, making them great stocks to own. But which one is the best AI stock to buy now? Let's find out.

Image source: Getty Images.

The case for Palantir
Palantir has been around for more than 20 years, but the AI boom represented a real turning point. The company, throughout most of its history, relied on government contracts for steady growth, but in recent times, demand from commercial customers has taken off. This is thanks to Palantir's focus on AI. The company launched its AI-driven product, Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), two years ago, offering customers a way to immediately apply AI to their needs.

AIP helps customers aggregate their data and use it in various ways -- this could involve making decisions, developing new ways of operating, and more. Demand has been high among both government and commercial customers, leading to revenue growth in the double digits for each business. Commercial customer count, contract value, and overall profit also have been on the rise -- and the company has continued to increase full-year guidance.

The AI market is forecast to reach into the trillions of dollars in a few years, and Palantir is well-positioned to benefit -- that's because this company makes it easy for customers to get in on AI while barely lifting a finger.

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The case for Nvidia
When you think of AI, you probably immediately think of Nvidia. That's because this company has built an AI fortress over the past few years -- it's not only the leading AI chip designer, but it also offers a wide range of related products and services for every AI need.

All of this has helped Nvidia generate double- and triple-digit earnings growth in recent quarters and years -- with revenue and net income reaching record levels. In the latest full year, Nvidia's revenue soared in the triple digits to more than $130 billion.

The company has committed to updating its famous chips, or graphics processing units (GPUs), on an annual basis, a move that should keep it ahead of rivals. And demand for its latest releases has been spectacular -- we saw this with the release of the Blackwell architecture about a year ago and the launch of update Blackwell Ultra a few months ago.

Nvidia predicts that AI infrastructure spending could reach as much as $4 trillion by the end of the decade. The company could be a big winner in such a story because, as data centers build out, they need high-powered chips.

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Palantir or Nvidia?
Before we answer the question, let's take a look at valuation. In the case of Palantir, it's been extremely high for quite some time, but it's important to remember that the company is in the early days of its growth story -- and this metric only considers earnings estimates a year from now and not farther down the road.

PLTR PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts

In Nvidia's case, we can more easily look at valuation and see that there is a window of opportunity here. The stock is trading for 36x forward earnings estimates, down from as much as 50x a year ago.

Meanwhile, as mentioned, Nvidia is particularly well placed to benefit from AI infrastructure spending.

So, right now, Palantir is a solid stock to buy and own -- but Nvidia, for the dip in valuation and the upcoming AI infrastructure opportunity, is the best stock to buy now.

These REITs have exceptional records of increasing their dividends.

Investing in dividend stocks is a smart idea. They've historically delivered a much higher total return compared to non-dividend payers, with the best returns coming from dividend growers.

Many real estate investment trusts (REITs) have exceptional records of increasing their dividends. That's one reason why REITs have outperformed stocks over the long term.

Realty Income (O 0.63%), Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA 1.53%), and Rexford Industrial Realty (REXR +0.64%) stand out for their ability to consistently increase their higher-yielding dividends. Those features make them brilliant income stocks to buy for the long term right now.

Image source: Getty Images.

As routine as it gets
Realty Income is one of the most consistent dividend growth stocks in the REIT sector. The landlord has increased its monthly dividend payment 133 times since its public market listing in 1994, including the last 113 quarters in a row. It has grown its high-yielding payout (5.7% current yield) at a 4.2% compound annual rate. That has helped it deliver a robust 13.7% average annualized total return over the past three decades.

The REIT has one of the strongest financial profiles in the industry. It has a conservative dividend payout ratio at around 75% of its adjusted funds from operations. That gives it a comfy cushion while allowing it to retain lots of cash to invest in new income-generating properties. Realty Income also has one of the 10 best balance sheets in the REIT sector, giving it additional flexibility to continue expanding its portfolio.

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Realty Income has no shortage of investment opportunities. It takes a diversified approach, investing in retail, industrial, gaming, and other properties across the U.S. and Europe secured by long-term net leases. It sourced $97 billion of potential investment opportunities through the third quarter of this year, 4% of which it closed, as it only moved forward with its best investment opportunities. With $14 trillion of real estate suitable for net leases across the U.S. and Europe, Realty Income has a very long growth runway.

Building a bigger dividend
Mid-America Apartment Communities recently extended its dividend growth streak to 16 years in a row. The REIT's dividend now yields 4.5%. The apartment owner has never suspended or lowered its dividend in its more than 30 years as a public company. It has grown its payout at an above-average 7% compound annual rate over the last decade. This steady dividend growth has helped support an above-average 9.6% compound annual total shareholder return over the past 20 years.

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The REIT is in an excellent position to continue increasing its dividend. It has a low dividend payout ratio and a top-tier balance sheet. This provides it with tremendous financial flexibility to support development projects and make acquisitions as opportunities arise.

Mid-America Apartment Communities currently has seven communities under development, representing nearly $800 million of investment that it expects to complete over the next few years. The REIT also has a large pipeline of future development projects. It also recently spent nearly $100 million on a stabilized apartment community in Kansas City. Additionally, it bought land adjacent to that property and another parcel in Arizona to support future development projects.

Meaningful embedded growth
Rexford Industrial Realty has grown its dividend at an impressive 15% compound annual rate over the past five years. The industrial REIT focused on Southern California currently has a 4.2% yield.

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Rising rents, development projects, and acquisitions have driven dividend growth over the past few years. The REIT already has a lot of future growth embedded within its existing portfolio.

Existing leases will escalate rents at a 3.7% average annual rate over the next few years, adding $105 million in incremental net operating income (NOI). Additionally, the company has several repositioning and redevelopment projects under construction or in the lease-up phase, which should add another $70 million in annual NOI as they stabilize. The REIT also anticipates capturing higher lease rates as legacy leases expire, driven by faster market rent growth, which could conservatively add another $20 million to its NOI. Add it up, and that's $195 of additional income from its existing portfolio, a 28% increase from its current annualized rate before making any additional accretive acquisitions. Given this embedded growth, Rexford should have no trouble growing its dividend payment in the future.

Smart stocks to buy
Companies that increase their dividend payments have historically been wise investments. Realty Income, Mid-America Apartment Communities, and Rexford Industrial Realty have excellent records of raising their dividends, which seems likely to continue. That makes them look like brilliant high-yielding dividend stocks to buy and hold long term right now.

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Apple's market cap ballooned over the past decade, as dominant companies have become even larger.

Ten years ago, Apple (AAPL +0.54%) carried a market cap of $591 billion. At the time, it was the most valuable business in the world. What's impressive is that even coming off a massive starting base, this company has continued to grow. It now sports a market cap of more than $4 trillion (as of Dec. 20).

This means that long-term shareholders have benefited. If you'd invested $1,000 in this consumer discretionary stock 10 years ago, here's how much you'd have today.

Image source: Getty Images.

Apple has been crushing the market
A $1,000 starting sum to buy Apple shares in December 2015 would be worth $11,450 right now. This translates to a total return of 1,040%. That gain includes the dividend, which is a small payout today at $0.26 per quarter. However, the dividend has increased by 100% in the past 10 years.

The S&P 500's total return during the same time period of 305% comes up well short of Apple's.

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Financial results and valuation drive the stock
Between fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2025 (ended Sept. 27), Apple's revenue soared 78%, as it sold more of its popular hardware devices and saw its services segment grow rapidly. Net income rose 110% over that time. But valuation expansion was the biggest tailwind for the stock.

Looking out at the next decade, Apple's more muted growth prospects mean that investors shouldn't expect past returns to repeat.

Neil Patel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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So What: If you purchased Integer common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

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Vanguard's two big dividend ETFs could be heading in different directions in 2026.

If you're looking for conservative dividend stock exposure in your portfolio, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG +0.59%) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM +0.33%) have probably shown up on your radar at some point.

And for good reason. They're among the largest dividend ETFs in the world. They have razor-thin expense ratios. They have solid long-term track records. In short, either would make a great core portfolio holding.

But they're very different. VIG targets dividend growers. VYM goes after high-yield stocks. They work well together because their compositions tend to be quite different. But what if you want to own just one? Does the current environment favor one over the other?

Let's put the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF side by side to see which one comes out on top.

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What is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG)?
VIG tracks the performance of the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index. It targets the stocks of companies that have increased their dividend payments for the past 10 years, while excluding the top 25% highest-yielding companies based on indicated annual dividend yield.

Its strategy of considering forward-looking yields and eliminating high-yielders helps ensure it avoids some of the yield traps that could damage overall performance. Its market-cap-weighting methodology, however, gives greater weight to bigger companies, not those with better dividend histories.

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What is the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM)?
VYM tracks the performance of the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. It includes companies whose forecasted dividend payments are higher than average. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are excluded.

Because it uses a broad starting universe, selecting the top half of yields waters down its exposure as a pure high-yielder. The fact that it also market-cap-weights the portfolio means that there's even less emphasis on the yield aspect of the portfolio.

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In true Vanguardian fashion, both ETFs are extremely cheap. VIG's and VYM's expense ratios of 0.05% and 0.06%, respectively, are among the lowest in the dividend ETF space.

VYM, not surprisingly, does come with a substantially higher yield. Its 2.4% yield beats out VIG's more modest 1.6% by a fairly wide margin. From a pure income generation standpoint, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF gets the win.

Size and tradeability aren't issues for either ETF. VIG has $102 billion in assets under management (AUM), while VYM is at roughly $69 billion. Both are heavily traded, and trading spreads are very tight.

The portfolios
One would think that a portfolio targeting long-term dividend growers would feature more mature and defensive companies. However, the construction methodology of the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF actually gives it more of a growth tilt.

VIG's top sector holdings are technology (27.8%), financials (21.4%), and healthcare (16.7%). The high allocation to tech is unusual among dividend ETFs, but the cap-weighting strategy helps make Broadcom, Microsoft, and Apple the top three holdings. Not exactly your traditional dividend portfolio.

VYM's top sector holdings are financials (21%), technology (14.3%), and industrials (12.9%). It's actually more diversified, with seven sectors receiving allocations of at least 8%. The cap weighting has an impact here, too, with Broadcom, JPMorgan Chase, and ExxonMobil holding the top three spots. But at least it looks more like a traditional dividend fund.

The economic backdrop
Over the past month or so, the tech rally has begun running out of steam. Cyclicals have started outperforming, and that's the sweet spot where VYM often invests. The tech overweight, which had been serving VIG well, has turned into a bit of an anchor since the start of November.

If the economy continues to slow and the labor market weakens further, it stands to reason that value stocks could hold up better. That's looking more and more like the direction the U.S. economy is heading in. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6% in November, its highest level in more than four years, and job growth has stagnated. Given what else we know about affordability and pricing pressures, risk-on sentiment could deteriorate in 2026.

If that happens, VYM's portfolio, which is about 20% cheaper on a price-to-earnings basis than VIG's, may be set up to outperform.

The verdict
I prefer the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF over the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF at the moment.

VIG's tech overweight could become problematic if investor confidence weakens and valuations unwind. The trouble in the labor market is getting worse, and I expect the value-oriented nature of VYM to make it the better performer.

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In brief
Publicly traded firms are starting to stack up Solana in addition to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The top firms have collectively amassed nearly a couple billions dollars' worth of SOL.
The leader, Forward Industries, maintains a balance of nearly 7 million SOL on its own.
Michael Saylor popularized the digital asset treasury when his firm Strategy began buying Bitcoin in 2020, racking up over $59 billion worth of BTC in the years since—and inspiring a wave of followers.

Now, publicly traded firms are moving down the risk curve and adding different crypto tokens to their balance sheets, including Ethereum and XRP.

That includes creating treasury strategies centered on Solana, the seventh-largest crypto asset by market capitalization. Solana is popular as a destination for token trading and internet capital markets, and the network has drawn the attention of several publicly traded firms.

The top Solana treasury firms have already snatched up nearly a couple billion dollars' worth of SOL. Here’s a look at the top 5 publicly traded firms that are betting on Solana, based on their current holdings.

1. Forward Industries - 6,921,432 SOLPublicly traded medical design firm Forward Industries currently holds the largest Solana treasury, boasting 6,921,432 SOL. Despite dropping $1.6 billion to pick up the bulk of that sum in September, as of this latest update, the firm’s treasury value has plummeted to $865 million.

The firm—propelled by financing from major crypto players like Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital—raised $1.65 billion via a private investment in public equity (PIPE) to establish its treasury just days before acquiring its Solana stash.

Fueled via a mix of on-chain and open-market transactions, Forward aims to differentiate its treasury from others by participating more on-chain and providing what it says is more effective execution for its shareholders. The firm is staking all of the SOL in its treasury, generating yield for its business and shareholders. In Q4, it has so far generated around $4.6 million in staking revenue, according to a December update.

After making its splashy purchase, the firm announced intentions to raise another $4 billion to purchase Solana for its treasury. It recently tokenized shares of the company on the Solana blockchain.

2. Solana Company - 2,200,000 SOLPublicly traded medical device firm Helius Technologies changed its name to Solana Company as it embraced a digital asset treasury strategy centered on SOL.

The firm first announced plans to raise $500 million via a PIPE offering led by notable crypto firms Pantera Capital and Summer Capital in mid-September.

Less than a month later, it used the funds to accumulate more than 2.2 million SOL, quickly making it the second-largest publicly traded Solana treasury. Once valued around $500 million, the firm’s treasury is now worth around $275 million.

Shares in the firm grew by 141% after its initial raise announcement, but retraced after it made its first purchase. Despite a gain of more than 220% in the month following its strategy shift, HSDT is still down around 99% year-to-date.

In Q3, the firm brought in its first revenue from staking rewards, netting $342,000. At the end of the quarter, it held $124 million in cash.

3. DeFi Development Corp. - 2,195,926 SOLA real estate software firm turned Solana treasury company, DeFi Development Corporation is the second-largest publicly traded Solana treasury—narrowly edging out a pair of others that sit not far below on the list.

The firm holds just shy of 2.2 million SOL, worth almost $275 million at today’s Solana price, accumulating the amount across various purchases since establishing its treasury strategy in April.

DeFi Development Corp. has been of the most active of the treasury firms on the list, becoming increasingly ingrained within Solana’s community through its acquisition of a Solana validator company and collaborations with leading meme coins like BONK.

In June, it established a $5 billion equity line of credit to fuel strategic Solana purchases. In December, it publicly signaled support for a new Solana Improvement Proposal (SIMD) that would lower the network’s inflation rate, producing fewer SOL tokens annually.

4. Upexi - 2,106,989 SOLConsumer products firm Upexi also debuted its Solana treasury strategy in April, spiking shares of UPXI more than 300% in the process. Those shares have since fallen massively, sliding from a 52-week high of $22.57 to recently change hands at $2.08. 

What started with a $100 million raise to fuel SOL purchases has now turned into more than 2.1 million Solana, valued around $263 million.

After its first raise, the firm added another $200 million via an equity offering and convertible notes, marking $300 million total in raises that ultimately was used to grab its current SOL stack at an average price of $151.44 per token. The treasury in total is down around 9% based on data from the firm’s dashboard.

In August, the firm established a new advisory committee to be a catalyst for its next leg of growth, adding BitMEX co-founder and crypto billionaire Arthur Hayes as its first member.

To show his commitment to the firm’s mission, the firm’s CEO Allan Marshall publicly disclosed the purchase of 150,000 shares of UPXI in December—valued around $285,000.

5. Sharps Technology - 2,000,000 SOLMedical device manufacturer Sharps Technology established a plan to raise $400 million for a Solana treasury in late August. 

Amid the news, shares in the firm jumped by more than 40%. A week later, it completed the acquisition of “more than 2 million SOL” using the proceeds from its raise to do so, giving it a starting treasury of around $400 million in the process. A representative for the firm did not immediately respond to Decrypt's question about a specific SOL denomination.

Today those 2 million SOL are worth around $250 million. 

According to Alice Zhang, the firm’s Chief Investment Officer, it will lean on a team “with deep ties to the Solana ecosystem and proven founder-level experience in scaling institutional digital asset platforms” when building its treasury. 

The medical device firm now refers to itself as a “Solana accelerator company,” but still maintains product information for its drug delivery products on its website homepage.

Editor's note: This story was originally posted on September 16, 2025 and last updated on December 21.

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Cardano (ADA) rebounds above its 20-day EMA, signaling potential upside, says CryptoCeek. Sustained momentum depends on clearing key resistance and holding support levels.

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A decisive break above the 50-day SMA at $0.50 could shift ADA from short-term consolidation to a broader bullish trend, with potential upside toward $0.60–$0.70. Historically, surpassing the 20-day EMA has often preceded such rallies, reinforcing the bullish case.

Nevertheless, CryptoCeek cautions that a firm rejection at the $0.50 support could push ADA back below its 20-day EMA, reigniting selling pressure and risking a drop toward lower support. The current price is $0.363.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has stunned the crypto world by turning his focus to the XRP community, proposing a DeFi summit at the University of Edinburgh. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Hoskinson sparked excitement about potential cross-chain collaboration and the future of defi.

Hoskinson’s proposal signals a strategic shift from single-chain ecosystems to multi-chain collaboration, aligning with a growing trend among developers. By engaging the XRP community, he highlights XRP’s strengths in payments, tokenization, and DeFi, creating a stage for innovation and cross-platform partnerships.

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Therefore, XRP finds itself at a pivotal moment since Solana’s recent integration underscores its growing network influence and cross-chain interoperability.

As Ethereum’s DeFi dominance shows strain, emerging ecosystems like Cardano, Solana, and XRP-backed platforms are staking their claim, emphasizing real-world utility and broader recognition.

In brief
Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin could run to $200,000 by March before settling around $124,000.
The BitMex co-founder thinks the Fed's new RMP policy is a catalyst, likening it to quantitative easing (QE).
In this scenario, Hayes sees BTC ranging from $80,000-$100,000 to close out the year.
BitMex founder and Bitcoin billionaire Arthur Hayes says BTC will soon rise to a price of $200,000 before falling back to create a bottom above $124,000.

According to Hayes, the sharp rise in Bitcoin’s price will stem from the Fed’s “Reserve Management Purchases” or RMP, a new operating policy shared by the Fed at its most recent FOMC meeting that he likened to quantitative easing. 

“RMP is a new acronym that entered my Love Language dictionary on December 10th, the day of the most recent Fed meeting,” wrote Hayes in his latest blog post from Friday.

“Immediately, I recognized it, understood its meaning, and treasured it like my long-lost love, quantitative easing (QE),” he continued. “I love QE because it means money printing, and thankfully I own financial assets like gold, gold/silver mining stocks, and Bitcoin that rise faster than the pace of fiat money creation.”

In Hayes’ view, if money printing continues to drive the adoption of Bitcoin, then it may ultimately replace the “filthy fiat fractional reserve system” one day.

The Bitcoin billionaire has previously pointed to money printing, or the Fed increasing the money supply and buying assets, as a major catalyst for the top crypto coin. Earlier this year, he predicted that Bitcoin could rise to $250,000 by year’s end as a result of money printing policies.

That hasn’t happened yet, and he no longer believes that, now instead calling for BTC to range between $80,000-$100,000 through the end of the year.

In the new year, though, he expects Bitcoin to quickly take off. 

“As the market equates RMP to QE, Bitcoin will quickly retake $124,000 and punch quickly towards $200,000,” Hayes wrote. “March will mark peak expectations for the power of the RMP to ramp asset prices, and Bitcoin will decline and form a local bottom well above $124,000 as John Williams keeps his grubby fingers firmly planted on the Brrrr button.”

Williams, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, serves as vice chair of the FOMC, the body responsible for setting monetary policy—like interest rates. 

With Bitcoin’s expected rise alongside the introduction of RMP, Hayes also likes Ethena’s native token, ENA, calling it a “a TradFi vs. crypto USD rates play” 

Bitcoin would need to jump 127% in the coming months to reach Hayes’ predicted mark. It recently changed hands around $88,000—30% below its all-time high mark of $126,080.

Hayes' comments came the same day that crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant said that Bitcoin appears to have entered a bear market, based on various market factors (beyond price) that suggest significant decline since early October.

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The rates of the coins are going down on the last day of the week, according to CoinMarketCap.

Top coins by CoinMarketCapDOGE/USDThe price of DOGE has declined by 1.52% over the last 24 hours.

Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the rate of DOGE might have found a local support of $0.1287. However, if a bounce back does not happen by the end of the day, one can expect a level breakout, followed by an ongoing correction to the $0.1250 area.

Image by TradingViewOn the bigger time frame, the price of DOGE has once again failed to fix above the resistance of $0.1330. If the candle closes far from that level, there is a high chance to witness a further decline to the $0.12-$0.1250 area.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, there are no reversal signals so far. However, traders should pay attention to the weekly bar closure.

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If it happens with a long wick, one can expect a local bounce off to the $0.14 zone by the end of the month.

DOGE is trading at $0.1296 at press time.

The price of Ethereum endured significant selling pressure over the past week, reflecting the current climate of the crypto market. The latest data shows that the spot US-based Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds) did not have it any better, as significant capital flowed out of the market in the past week.

Ethereum ETFs Weekly Outflow Exceeds $600 Million
In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, market pundit CryptoOnchain revealed an overwhelming exodus of institutional capital from the Ethereum market. More specifically, the analyst highlighted that over $600 million in capital flowed out of the US-based spot Ethereum ETFs over the past week. 

The relevant indicator here is the ETH ETF Net Flow metric, which monitors the net movement of capital (in millions of USD) into or out of the Ethereum exchange-traded fund market.

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (with the ticker ETHA) is the primary contributor to the massive outflows witnessed by the Ethereum ETFs in the past week. CryptoQuant’s data shows that about $470 million in value was withdrawn from ETHA in the last trading week.

Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (ticker: FETH) also registered a notable amount in net outflows, as around $35 million was withdrawn by investors. Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF (ETHE) also posted significant net outflows of approximately $49 million in the past week.

What The Outflow Means For Ethereum Price
In normal conditions, the Ethereum ETFs tend to provide substantial price stability and institutional support for the ETH price. However, these products could also be a source of immense volatility for the market, depending on their investor behavior. 

Typically, waves of ETF outflows indicate a reduction in institutional risk appetite for Ethereum. CryptoOnchain explained that when the week begins with reduced exposure from institutional participants, their not-so-optimistic sentiment becomes apparent in the market, as price nosedives, too. The lack of institutional demand could, in turn, make it difficult for Ethereum to defend its immediate support levels. 

Moreover, this could mean that institutional interest sits at price levels further south of the Ethereum price. This creates a vacuum of demand beneath the current price levels, which short-term traders in general may have trouble filling. 

Until ETF flows begin ascending towards positive values, the Ethereum market could be in for more bearish pressure. It, then, becomes very likely that the ‘king of altcoins’ would revisit lower support levels.

Hence, it is important that investors involve themselves in the market with utmost caution. As of press time, Ethereum is valued at approximately $2,975, with no significant price movement in the past day. 

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The crypto market in 2025 looks very different from previous cycles. While some familiar patterns remain, new factors like institutional adoption, ETFs, and real-world use cases are changing how investors think about the future. Because of this shift, analysts say that choosing the right altcoins to buy for 2026 should be based on data and long-term fundamentals.

Here are the top altcoins experts are watching for 2026:

Ethereum (ETH): Ethereum remains one of the most important altcoins to buy for 2026. After facing criticism for slow and expensive transactions, Ethereum’s recent Fusaka upgrade has improved scalability, reduced fees, and increased transaction speed.

These improvements have renewed confidence among developers and investors. Institutional interest in Ethereum is also growing, supported by spot ETFs and increasing use in decentralized finance and tokenization.

Sui (SUI): Sui has gained attention for continued development despite weak market conditions. Institutional players are already showing interest, including the launch of a leveraged SUI ETF on Nasdaq.

The Sui network is expanding its stablecoin offerings and working on blockchain-based payment solutions. It is also becoming active in real-world asset tokenization, including supply-chain tracking for critical minerals.

With its price still well below previous highs, analysts see SUI as a discounted altcoin with strong long-term potential for 2026.

Bittensor (TAO): Bittensor stands out as one of the most innovative AI-focused crypto projects. Unlike Bitcoin mining, Bittensor rewards participants for performing useful AI-related tasks.

The network recently completed a halving event, which reduced token supply growth. While TAO’s price dipped after the event, analysts believe long-term demand could rise as interest in artificial intelligence continues to grow.

For investors looking for AI exposure, Bittensor is often considered a top altcoin to buy for 2026.

Ondo Finance (ONDO):Ondo Finance operates in the fast-growing real-world asset (RWA) sector. Major financial institutions, including BlackRock, are betting heavily on tokenizing traditional assets like bonds and securities.

A development came after US regulators approved blockchain-based tokenization through the DTCC, which settles trillions of dollars in financial transactions every year. This move could accelerate adoption of RWA-focused projects.

Although ONDO’s price remains under pressure,  its fundamentals make it a strong long-term play as tokenization expands in 2026.

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TLDR:

Long-term Bitcoin holders recorded three consecutive months of net distribution and selling pressure

Coins held beyond 155 days are now moving, breaking typical pattern of dormant holder behavior

The market faces absorption challenge as historically stable supply enters circulation during thin liquidity

Analysts predict bearish year ahead before potential three-year bull run based on distribution patterns

Long-term Bitcoin holders have begun selling their coins at an unprecedented rate, marking a notable shift in market behavior. 

These investors, traditionally known for their steadfast holding strategies, are now distributing their positions across exchanges. 

The recent on-chain data reveals three consecutive periods of net selling, suggesting a fundamental change in confidence among Bitcoin’s most committed participants.

Distribution Pattern Reveals Market Psychology
The current market dynamics show a clear departure from typical long-term holder behavior. According to a recent analysis shared by Nolimit, the 30-day change in long-term holder supply has turned negative. 

🚨 LONG-TERM BITCOIN HOLDERS ARE DUMPING ALL THEIR COINS

Why is that crazy?

Because they’re the people who usually NEVER SELL.

And you can literally see it in this chart.

They’re losing confidence in the markets.

Let me explain exactly what’s going on right now:

– Black… pic.twitter.com/HRoQaLBokZ

— NoLimit (@NoLimitGains) December 21, 2025

Green bars on tracking charts indicate accumulation periods, while red bars signal distribution phases. The latest data displays three consecutive red bars, confirming sustained selling pressure from this cohort.

Long-term holders are classified as addresses holding Bitcoin for approximately 155 days or longer. Beyond this threshold, coins statistically become less likely to move. 

When these dormant holdings do shift, the movement typically stems from two primary motivations. Profit-taking during late-cycle rallies represents one scenario. Capitulation driven by fear or loss of confidence constitutes the other.

The distinction matters because these holders form a crucial part of Bitcoin’s supply dynamics. Their selling activity directly impacts market liquidity and price discovery. 

Without sufficient fresh demand to absorb the incoming supply, prices must adjust downward until buyers emerge at lower levels.

Market Implications and Future Outlook
The distribution from long-term holders creates additional resistance for price rallies. Each upward move faces selling pressure from this historically stable group. 

While such distribution can be healthy during robust bull markets, the pattern becomes problematic when liquidity remains thin. High leverage across the market compounds these risks, potentially amplifying downward movements.

The analyst behind these observations has pointed to a track record of notable market calls. Claims include identifying the Bitcoin bottom at $16,000 three years ago and a top at $126,000 in October. 

The current assessment suggests a bearish outlook for the upcoming year. This view anticipates downward pressure before a potential multi-year bull run emerges.

Market participants now face a critical juncture as supply dynamics shift. The selling from long-term holders introduces fresh coins into circulation at a time when demand must prove resilient. 

Trading volumes and buyer interest will determine whether the market can absorb this supply without significant price corrections. 

The coming months will test whether new capital can step in to support current price levels or whether further adjustments become necessary to establish equilibrium.

Amid concerns over the threat of quantum computing, Solana has taken a preemptive measure to protect its blockchains. The Solana Foundation has inked a deal with Project Eleven to quantum-proof the blockchain amid accelerating industry research across the cryptoverse.

According to an official announcement, the Solana Foundation has taken the first step toward quantum-proofing the Solana blockchain by signing a partnership with Project Eleven, a Google-led research initiative.

Per the joint statement, Project Eleven has conducted a “full threat assessment” to measure how future quantum computing innovation could adversely affect Solana. The assessment measured the effects on Solana’s core infrastructure, validator security, and user wallets, charting a tentative solution for the blockchain.

After the assessment, Project Eleven prototyped a functioning Solana testnet and deployed a functioning post-quantum signature system. By the end of the study, Project Eleven proved that quantum-resistant transactions on Solana are possible, laying the foundation for mainstream applications.

“Efforts like Project Eleven’s reflect early, concrete steps to strengthen the network and stay at the forefront, ensuring Solana’s resiliency long-term,” said Matt Sorg, VP, Technology at the Solana Foundation.

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At the moment, quantum computing does not pose an immediate threat to blockchains. However, the frenetic pace of innovation by Big Tech companies has stoked fears that quantum computers could crack blockchain signatures in the near future.

“Solana didn’t wait for quantum computers to become a headline problem,” said Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden. “The results show that post-quantum security on Solana is viable with today’s technology.”

Bitcoin And Ethereum Are Bracing For Impact
Bitcoin developers are currently experimenting with NIST post-quantum standards and hybrid signature proposals to safeguard the network. Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation is prioritizing quantum-proofing the network before the end of the decade with Vitalik Buterin backing the push.

However, several experts have downplayed the threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin. Cryptographer Adam Back revealed that Bitcoin is not at risk from quantum computing for at least two decades. While Michael Saylor notes that quantum computing threats will strengthen Bitcoin, venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya predicts that the earliest risks to the network will emerge before the end of the decade.

Michael Saylor is signaling another aggressive Bitcoin accumulation for Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy).

This signals that the firm is down on its high-stakes treasury strategy even as its MSTR stock falters.

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Why Saylor is Teasing a New Bitcoin Buy for StrategyOn December 21, Saylor posted a cryptic image to X captioned “Green Dots ₿eget Orange Dots,” referencing the company’s “SaylorTracker” portfolio visualization.

The post continues a year-long pattern Saylor has used to hint at a new BTC purchase. Notably, such a weekend teaser is usually followed by a Monday morning SEC filing confirming a significant acquisition.

Meanwhile, a new purchase would add to an already staggering hoard.

As of press time, Strategy held 671,268 BTC—valued at roughly $50.3 billion—representing 3.2% of the total Bitcoin supply.

Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings. Source: Strategy However, the market has punished the stock in 2025. MSTR shares have collapsed 43% year-to-date to trade around $165, mirroring Bitcoin’s 30% retreat from its October peak of $126,000.

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While the company touts a “BTC Yield” of 24.9%—a proprietary metric measuring the accretion of Bitcoin per share—institutional investors are increasingly focused on the looming external risks rather than internal yield metrics.

However, the most immediate threat to Saylor’s strategy is not Bitcoin’s price, but a potential regulatory reclassification.

MSCI is considering removing Strategy Inc. from its global indices during its February review. The index provider has flagged concerns that the firm now functions more like an investment vehicle than an operating company.

Market analysts have pointed out that the financial implications of such a move are severe.

JPMorgan estimates that an exclusion would trigger approximately $11.6 billion in forced selling as passive ETFs and index-tracking funds liquidate their MSTR positions.

This mechanical selling pressure could decouple the stock from its Bitcoin holdings, creating a liquidity spiral.

In response, Strategy has launched a vigorous defense.

The firm called the MSCI proposal “arbitrary, discriminatory, and unworkable,” arguing that it unfairly targets digital asset companies while ignoring other holding-heavy conglomerates.

“The proposal improperly injects policy considerations into indexing. The proposal conflicts with U.S. policy and would stifle innovation,” it argued.

So, Saylor’s potential new purchase serves a dual purpose: it lowers the company’s average cost basis during a market correction, but more importantly, it signals to the market that despite the MSCI threat and the stock’s poor performance, the “all-in” strategy remains unchanged.

Wang Chun, a co-founder of the major Bitcoin mining pool F2Pool, recently shared a personal anecdote from last year while sharing his opinion on a separate phishing incident that cost another person 50 million USDT. 

Unlike Wang Chun, the victim is working with law enforcement to find the hacker, but has also given the person a way out for both of them.

Wang Chun loses Bitcoin to ‘generous’ hacker 
According to Wang Chun’s post, the incident he described in his post went down sometime last year, and it differs from regular scams in that the F2Pool cofounder already suspected something was off with that wallet. 

In his post, he recalled being suspicious that one of his wallet’s private keys had been compromised. To determine if the wallet was being actively monitored by the hacker, Wang Chun claims he deliberately sent in 500 BTC. 

Why he sent such a large amount is beyond anybody, but it could be that he needed a big enough bait to elicit a response from the hacker monitoring the wallet. Well, he got what he was looking for because immediately the funds hit the wallet, the hacker got busy. 

However, according to Wang Chun, this hacker was not completely greedy and only drained 490 Bitcoins, leaving 10 behind, which caused Wang to sarcastically tag the attacker “generous.” He joked that they could have drained the entire account but chose to leave enough for his “bread and butter.”

Wang’s post makes it clear that this was not a traditional exploit or accidental loss; it was him intentionally probing to eliminate doubt. And he was right. Although it cost him 490 Bitcoins. 

Wang shared the hacker’s address, “14H12PpQNzrS1y1ipjF4mPuVgQEpgfGA79,” for reference, but did not say anything about tracking the hacker down or attempting to recover the stolen funds. 

In the comment section, users commented with confusion and skepticism. They wanted to know why he had to test his suspicion with such a large amount. Some even implied he was just trying to play it cool and that he actually sent in the BTC without knowing the wallet was compromised. 

Others poked fun at him for claiming he needed 10 BTC for “bread and butter.” 

Did someone lose $50 million to phishing?
Wang Chun shared the story of his ordeal last year in response to posts about a phishing incident that occurred on December 20, where Cryptopolitan reported that the victim lost up to 50 million USDT. 

The F2Pool co-founder called the event regrettable, as he hoped the user would get his funds back. The funds were lost after the affected user mistakenly sent nearly $50 million in USDT to a scam address in what has been tagged a classic address poisoning attack.

According to on-chain investigator Web3 Antivirus, the victim lost 49,999,950 USDT after copying a malicious wallet address from their transaction history. The user was actually cautious, according to on-chain data, as they initially sent a small test transaction of $50 to the correct address. 

However, the scammer immediately spoofed a wallet with the same first and last four characters, then carried out an address poisoning attack. This worked because many wallets hide the middle part of the address with “…” to make the UI look better.

Most of CT is used to this, and many users will often copy the address from transaction histories, usually only checking the starting and ending letters. The victim was no different. 

When transferring the remaining 49,999,950 $USDT, the victim copied the fake address from his transaction history, checked the start and ending letters, and minutes later sent the full $50 million transfer to the poisoned address. 

Security researcher Cos, founder of SlowMist, has confirmed there was indeed a similarity between the addresses, and even though it was subtle, it was enough to deceive even experienced users. “You can see the first 3 characters and last 4 characters are the same,” he wrote.

The attacker has since swapped the stolen USDT for Ether, splitting it into multiple wallets, and partially moved it into Tornado Cash. However, the affected user, unlike Wang Chun, is not letting the funds go and has worked with law enforcement to trace the hacker. 

The user has sent an on-chain message to the hacker, revealing they have filed a criminal case and, with help from law enforcement and other agencies, gathered information on the hacker’s activities. 

According to the message, the hacker has a final chance to walk away from this incident without legal consequences. The hacker is required to send 98% of the stolen funds back within 48 hours and has been advised to keep $1,000,000 for identifying the vulnerability. The offer is dependent on their immediate cooperation. 

Failure to comply, the user promises to escalate investigations and unveil the identity of the hacker while pursuing civil and criminal action until justice has been fully served. 

The ETH Community Foundation weighs in
It is not the first time such an address poisoning scam has happened, but according to the Ethereum Community Foundation, it needs to be the last time. To that end, the ECF has called for an “end to the practice of truncating addresses with dots.”

According to the foundation, all screens can now display full addresses, so hiding the middle characters only serves to create avoidable risk. 

“Wallets and block explorers continue to ship UI choices that actively undermine user safety,” the foundation wrote on X. “This is solvable.”

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