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On-chain data shows the year 2025 saw Bitcoin mining become notably harder for miners as Difficulty witnessed net growth of 35%. Bitcoin Difficulty Has Crossed 148 Trillion Hashes 2025 is coming to a close, and it was a year where Bitcoin miners significantly expanded their facilities.

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Robinhood's giveaway highlights the growing influence of digital assets but also underscores the challenges of platform reliability during high-demand events. Robinhood launches holiday event, offering $500K worth of Dogecoin.

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An analyst has pointed out how XRP could be set up for a potential 10% move based on a technical analysis (TA) pattern in its 15 minutes price. XRP Has Possibly Been Trading Inside A Symmetrical Triangle In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a Triangle that XRP has been trading inside on the 15-minute timeframe.

 

A viral social media scare suggested bitcoin had crashed to $24,000 on Christmas, but the event was actually a localized “flash crash” limited to a single, illiquid trading pair ( BTC/USD1) on Binance.

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A surge in stablecoins, tokenized RWAs and growing sovereign wealth fund interest could drive a major increase in Ethereum's TVL in 2026, Sharplink's co-CEO said.

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Bitcoin reached new all-time highs in October, yet Jan3 founder Samson Mow has described the year as a “bear market” and anticipates a major bull run ahead.

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This Friday, December 26, the financial giant BlackRock transferred 1,044 BTC and 7,557 ETH—valued at approximately $114.3 million—to the Coinbase platform. According to data reported by Onchain Lens, these transactions reflect a coordinated institutional move during a period of strategic adjustments for the 2025 year-end.

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Cardano, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency market, experienced a price decline over the Christmas period, drawing attention from investors and market analysts. This development, occurring during a key holiday season, highlights ongoing challenges within the digital asset space, where fluctuating values can impact investor sentiment and market stability.

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TLDR Whale Alert reported the creation of 90 million USDC, although Circle has yet to issue an official confirmation. USDC trading volume skyrocketed by 73.24% in the last 24 hours. This issuance follows another 60 million minted just one day prior to the current event.

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As the year draws to a close, XRP investors are increasingly adopting a bearish outlook, anticipating that the altcoin will remain below the critical $2 threshold. XRP Forecasts Dipped A recent poll conducted by cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, running from December 12 to 23, reveals that 73% of investors predict XRP will finish the year between $1.50 and $2.00, suggesting a muted conclusion for the altcoin's performance in 2025.

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Is 2026 setting up a surprise leader?

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TLDR Bitmex records a historic 77,104% increase in ADA derivative contract activity. Traded volume reached $129.12 million in just 24 hours. Despite the frenzy, the spot price struggles to maintain the critical $0.34 support. Market operators were left stunned this Friday as Cardano futures activity experienced an unprecedented explosion.

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Bitmain has discounted several mining machines, including the Antminer S19 and S21 series, with some bundles even allowing miners to choose their own prices.

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Few topics divide the crypto industry more than politics. Donald Trump is often referred to as “America's first crypto president,” while the Biden administration earned a reputation for being hostile toward the sector.

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The market could be ready for a longer-term reversal thanks to the fact that most assets in our review have already reached local support levels that will act as foundations for proper recoveries instead of short-term setbacks.

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In recent days, Bitcoin has been showing signs of approaching a significant price threshold, with developments in the liquidation clusters at $84,000 and above $90,000 hinting at potential future movements. This price trajectory is significant as it could influence market dynamics and investor sentiment, according to data from market analytics firm Coinalyze.

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On-chain data shows a chunk of the Bitcoin supply has its cost basis above the current spot price, which could potentially shape volatility if BTC rebounds. Bitcoin Supply Overhang Could Dictate Volatility & Selling Pressure As pointed out by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, over 6.6 million BTC is being held above the latest spot price of the cryptocurrency.

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Cory Klippsten, Swan Bitcoin CEO and founder, 'Fast Money' to talk what is ahead for Bitcoin in 2026.

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USDC Treasury minted 90 million USDC on Ethereum.

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TLDR Benjamin Cowen suggests that a Bitcoin bear market would stall ETH's growth. Fundstrat projects a possible Ethereum correction toward the $1,800 – $2,000 range. The all-time high of $4,946 reached in August 2025 now acts as critical resistance.

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Michael Novogratz, founder of Galaxy Digital, recently applauded the Cardano and Ripple communities for staying strong through tough market conditions and legal challenges. His comments come just as many investors are beginning to turn away from top altcoins, yet some are showing unexpected resilience.

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Bitcoin is struggling to regain market confidence as sentiment continues to deteriorate and apathy dominates trading behavior. Price remains capped below the $90,000 level, with repeated recovery attempts failing to gain traction.

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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has ignited fresh debate across the crypto community after praising XRP and Midnight while criticizing traditional finances approach to tokenization on the Canton Network. His remarks, shared on X, questioned whether legacy financial institutions truly understand what makes Web3 innovation scalable and meaningful in the rapidly growing real-world asset (RWA) tokenization market.

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U.S.-China tensions are once again rattling global markets after China announced new sanctions against American defense companies, a move that has coincided with a fresh decline in Bitcoin prices. The development underscores how geopolitical risks and trade relations continue to influence both traditional assets and the cryptocurrency market.

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Dr Cat identifies triple bearish signals suggesting altcoins may outperform Bitcoin in early January