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XRP experienced a price dip to around $2.06 amid a surge in predominantly negative social media sentiment. This shift in crowd mood towards "fear" follows a 30% price decline over the preceding two months. Santiment's data identifies a similar bearish sentiment level was observed in November, preceding a 20% XRP rally. The prevailing pessimism is interpreted by some traders as a potential catalyst for a short squeeze and price rebound. However, XRP is down 4% and the broader crypto market is experiencing a slight pullback. Thinning order books and leveraged positions are contributing to market volatility. Analysts believe XRP could reach $2.50-$2.75 if cross-border liquidity and stablecoin adoption increase. Ripple's expansion into institutional services with Ripple Prime is noted as a potential long-term demand driver. Despite the negative sentiment, vocal supporters like Cameron Scrubs continue to advocate for XRP. Traders are closely monitoring on-chain data and social signals for signs of easing negativity.

Another $113 million exited on Thursday, putting the fund on track for a sixth week in the red, its longest streak since debuting in early 2024.

Cantor Fitzgerald slashed its Strategy price target, but remains bullish on the stock despite fears over potential exclusion by the MSCI Index and forced liquidation concerns, the FT said.

The prediction market’s move toward internal market making could blur the line with sportsbooks and undermine the platform’s neutrality, experts warn.

Ether price action staged a repeat of its 2021 bull market moves against Bitcoin, leading to predictions of fresh long-term highs against BTC.

Kraken introduces invitation-only VIP platform targeting ultra high net worth individuals with comprehensive premium crypto services. Kraken announced the public launch of its VIP program on December 4, 2025, designed for sophisticated traders and strategic capital allocators. The invitation-only service requires members to have either a $10 million average platform balance or $80 million in […]

AlphaTON exits baby-shelf limits and plans a meme-sized $420.69 million fundraising program despite being a nano-cap with a steep stock decline.

Dogecoin is currently trading near $0.15, showing potentially stronger market health compared to its previous bear phase. Analyst Cryptollica forecasts a DOGE target of over $1.30, citing the Mayer Multiple, which indicates the market is not overheated. Alphractal data shows a decrease in the proportion of holders experiencing losses, a pattern seen before previous price increases. On-chain data reveals a recent spike in network activity, with active addresses reaching their highest level since September. Whale activity indicates significant accumulation, with large holders purchasing 480 million Dogecoin in 48 hours. A cost-basis distribution heatmap identifies a key resistance level at $0.20, where a large volume of DOGE was accumulated. Overcoming the $0.20 resistance and maintaining on-chain activity are crucial for further price increases. Subdued valuation, reset loss days, increased active addresses, and whale accumulation create a positive outlook. The market's ability to absorb the supply around $0.20 will determine whether higher levels are reached.

Italy’s markets regulator sets firm MiCA deadlines, forcing VASPs to seek authorization or exit by Dec. 30, and urges investors to check providers’ compliance plans.

Global payments network Moneygram partners with Fireblocks to revolutionize cross-border transactions using secure stablecoin technology. Moneygram announced on December 4, 2025, a strategic partnership with Fireblocks to enhance its global payment network through advanced stablecoin infrastructure. The collaboration aims to transform cross-border payments by enabling real-time, multi-blockchain value transfers across Moneygram’s extensive network of over […]

US regulators have approved allowing federally registered exchanges to list spot Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for trading. The CFTC's decision, announced on December 4, 2025, permits listed spot crypto contracts on registered futures exchanges. Bitnomial, a Chicago-based exchange, is expected to be the first to offer both leveraged and non-leveraged spot trading. This shift brings spot trades under market protections like clearing, surveillance, and execution rules. The aim is to attract institutional investors and shift activity from unregulated offshore venues. Acting Chairman Caroline Pham believes this strengthens the US position in the crypto market. While this move promotes safer trading, it doesn't eliminate crypto's inherent price volatility. Only CFTC-registered exchanges can operate under these new rules, leaving most offshore platforms unaffected. Observers are waiting to see if other US exchanges follow suit and how the SEC responds. This decision is part of a broader administration effort to establish clearer rules for digital assets.

A 25% dip in Ethereum’s voting participation coincided with a bug in the Prysm consensus client shortly after the Fusaka upgrade, with the network just 9% away from losing finality.

Bitget, a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will expand its operations to include tokenized shares and commodities, such as gold. Bitget’s CMO, Ignacio Aguirre Franco, stated that the goal of this move was to attract customers who want to trade these assets without the constraints of traditional markets. Bitget to Debut Tokenized Stock […]

Bitcoin faces potential price pressure due to a possible unwinding of the yen carry trade, mirroring events from July 2024. The Federal Reserve possibly cutting rates while the Bank of Japan (BOJ) considers hiking rates creates instability. Institutions borrow yen at low rates to invest in US assets, profiting from the interest rate differential. A rising yen or falling stocks could trigger these borrowers to sell US assets to repay yen debts. This could cause a broader sell-off in risk assets, including Bitcoin due to it being a liquid, leveraged risk asset. Upcoming Fed and BOJ meetings intensify the risk, with the BOJ possibly signaling a rate hike. Rising Japanese yields further pressure the BOJ to act, impacting the dollar and yield curve. Arthur Hayes attributes Bitcoin's recent drop to the BOJ's potential rate hike. The combination of expected Fed easing and potential BOJ tightening endangers the yen carry trade. Bitcoin may experience a sharp decline followed by a bottom once deleveraging completes.

CNBC and Kalshi forge multi-year partnership to incorporate real-time prediction insights into financial news coverage. CNBC announced on December 4, 2025, a comprehensive partnership with Kalshi to integrate prediction market data across its television, digital, and subscription platforms. The collaboration, set to launch in 2026, will introduce a Kalshi ticker to on-air programming, including popular […]

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An aide to the Russian President has stated that cryptocurrency mining is a major factor causing inaccurate ruble exchange rate forecasts, calling it a “new, undervalued export item.” Undervalued Export and Hidden Currency Flows Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office and a key economic aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, […]

FINRA found the number of people invested in crypto was steady from 2021 to 2024, but fewer were considering either buying more or investing for the first time.

Glassnode's analysis suggests the current Bitcoin market structure resembles the beginning of the 2022 bear market. The Supply Quantiles Cost Basis Model reveals over 25% of Bitcoin's supply is currently underwater, similar to early 2022. This creates a precarious balance between seller capitulation and potential bottom formation. The Total Supply in Loss metric has reached levels unseen since September 2023, mirroring the early 2022 sideways market. The 7-day moving average of this metric is currently very high. The Bitcoin long-term holder SOPR also indicates a similar trend, showing declining profit margins for long-term holders. Although long-term holders are still selling at a profit, the margin is shrinking significantly. Glassnode highlights these similarities, raising questions about a potential bear market transition. The current market structure is strikingly similar to the early-2022 sideways market. Whether the market will see a rebound or enter a bear market remains uncertain. Bitcoin's price has recently experienced a slight pullback.

The one-month chart shows BTC still locked inside a descending structure from early November’s highs, with the latest rebound producing another lower high.

Bitcoin’s downturn has barely anything to do with “anything crypto specific,” but it’s unlikely to surge early next year, says 21Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder.

Santiment says social sentiment toward XRP has hit its lowest levels since October, entering the fear zone, but suggested that has preceded a rally in the past.

Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, received a record $12 million donation from aviation and crypto investor Christopher Harborne. The donation has been described as the largest ever from a living individual in UK politics. Harborne’s Donation Gift Eclipses Previous UK Record Reform UK, a political party headed by Nigel Farage, has received a staggering […]

Solana's price experienced a correction after failing to maintain its position above $144. The price is currently trading below $140, indicating a bearish trend in the short term. Support is expected around the $135 range, where a potential bullish revival could occur. A key bullish trend line at $144 was broken, signaling a shift in momentum. The 100-hourly simple moving average is currently providing support for the price. The price encountered resistance near $148, initiating the decline. Further losses are possible if Solana fails to regain strength above the $145 resistance level. Immediate support lies near $135, aligning with the 50% Fibonacci retracement level. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is below 50, reflecting bearish sentiment. Resistance levels are set at $142 and $148, while support levels are located at $135 and $132.