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Bitcoin has traded near $89,000 as desks have weighed whether a Santa Claus Rally has depended less on the calendar and more on deeper spot liquidity, controlled leverage, a sustained run of spot ETF creations and rising net stablecoin supply across multiple sessions. The post Why This Santa Claus Rally Setup Leaves Bitcoin One Shock Away From Support Retest appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP is showing one of the clearest splits in crypto this quarter between what people say and what they do with their money. Social data tracking bullish and bearish commentary indicates that the mood around the asset has entered a new Fear zone, even as the XRP Ledger (XRPL) logs its most active stretch of […] The post XRP sentiment has collapsed, but a “Fear Zone” signal hints that retail sellers are making a costly error appeared first on CryptoSlate.

On Solana, on-chain probes have linked Ramarxyz to a large bot farm that has captured most of the $WET presale, leading HumidiFi to cancel suspected allocations as Jupiter Exchange has faced questions over protections on its DTF launchpad model. HumidiFi has set a new sale and pro-rata airdrop plan. The post Exposed: “Ramarxyz” Sniped 70% of $WET Presale With 1,000+ Wallets – Then Demanded Refund appeared first on Cryptonews.

Corporate Ether acquisitions declined 81% in the past three months, but the largest corporate ETH holders continued to scoop up billions of dollars in Ether. Cryptocurrency markets saw another week of consolidation following last week’s long-awaited market recovery. While Bitcoin (BTC) remained above the key $90,000 psychological level, investor sentiment continued to be dominated by “fear,” with a marginal improvement from 20 to 25 within the week, according to CoinMarketCap’s Fear & Greed index. In the wider crypto space, the Ether (ETH) treasury trade appears to be unwinding, as the monthly acquisitions by Ethereum digital asset treasuries (DATs) fell 81% in the past three months from August’s peak. Read more

Whales bought 480M DOGE in 48 hours as price hit $0.14. With network activity rising, traders watch $0.20 resistance for next move.

ProCap BTC’s Jeff Park reveals how institutional flows and ETFs could shorten Bitcoin’s market cycle — with major implications heading into 2026 For more than a decade, Bitcoin investors have relied on the familiar four-year cycle to navigate bull runs, capitulations and market shifts driven by halving events. In 2025, that long-standing roadmap is beginning to look outdated — and analysts are seeking a new framework to understand where Bitcoin (BTC) is headed next. Some argue that institutional capital is reshaping the market. Others highlight the weakening impact of the halving, the rise of AI as a competing investment frontier, or global liquidity trends that no longer line up with old patterns. Whatever the cause, one thing is clear: Bitcoin doesn’t seem to be moving like it used to. In this exclusive Cointelegraph interview, Jeff Park, partner and chief investment officer at ProCap BTC, challenges the assumptions behind the four-year cycle, claiming that Bitcoin may now be transitioning into a much short...

ZachXBT has reported that Danish Zulfiqar, a British suspect connected to a $243M Bitcoin theft, may have been detained in Dubai. Blockchain data shows millions in seized crypto, though authorities have not confirmed any arrest or asset seizure linked to the case. The post ZachXBT: British Hacker Linked to $243M Genesis Theft Likely Nabbed in Dubai appeared first on Cryptonews.

Spot SOL Staking ETFs have become the preferred institutional play of choice – Solana price predictions now pose a threat to Bitcoin in 2026. The post Solana Price Prediction: Institutions Pile In as Staking Hits 3.1M SOL – Could SOL Overtake Bitcoin in 2026? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Altcoin Season has remained subdued as Bitcoin has drifted lower, Ethereum, Solana and Hyperliquid have followed the pullback, and Zcash has posted one of the few rebounds, reflecting a market that has preferred defensive positioning over broad risk-taking so far. The post Crypto Winter Deepens As Altcoin Season Stalls And Only Zcash Manages A Lift appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin is back below the $90,000 mark as Ethereum flirts with another dip below $3,000—all while major stock indices stay green.

Twenty One Capital secures shareholder approval for NYSE listing with approximately 43,500 BTC worth $4 billion, positioning it as the third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder as markets watch key resistance levels. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Wall Street to List $4 Billion Bitcoin Firm – How High Can BTC Go? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The IMF released a report that campaigns in favor of CBDCs and warns against the risk stablecoins represent, sparking criticism among crypto experts.

The company has approached traders, including sports bettors, about joining the effort as it expands in the US and rival Kalshi faces scrutiny over similar practices. Polymarket is recruiting staff for an internal market-making team that may trade against users on its platform. The company has recently approached traders — including sports bettors — about joining the group, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the discussions. The initiative comes as Polymarket expands its US presence after resolving regulatory issues stemming from a 2022 case, when it paid a $1.4 million penalty to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.  Read more

The White House's new National Security Strategy emphasizes increased global fiscal expansion and military spending.

Many larger-cap alts have it even worse than BTC.

XRP trades at $2.07 as analysts watch for a breakout toward $9.50. Key chart patterns form while holders reduce exposure and sentiment drops.

Hedera's token retreats despite fresh institutional product speculation driving broader altcoin momentum.

On Dec. 4, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved leveraged spot crypto trading on federally regulated exchanges. For the first time in American history, spot Bitcoin and other crypto assets can trade with margin inside the CFTC framework that already governs futures and options, backed by central clearing and long-tested risk management. […] The post CFTC leverage ruling finally opens the door for $25 trillion giants to enter the crypto market appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The collapse of Do Kwon's Terraform project caused losses that surpassed those by Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX, Celsius and OneCoin combined, the prosecutors argued.

A lawmaker in Indiana introduced legislation that would broaden access to Bitcoin and crypto exposure for savers in the Midwestern state.