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Solana became the DEX leader in December, passing all other popular L1 and L2 chains for the fifth month in a row. Solana DEX trading was boosted by Pump Swap, HumidiFi, and the effect of the Axiom trading bot.

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Ripple Senior Executive Officer/Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Reece Merrick has reacted to a recent tweet by global investment management firm Franklin Templeton, which spotlighted XRP Ledger and its native token, XRP.

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Bitcoin's 365-day SMA remains historically elevated for now, a hopeful sign that the bull run might not be dead.

 

Bitcoin remains locked in a familiar range as year-end liquidity fades, with options dynamics and thin trading conditions driving short-term moves. Despite brief rallies, markets lack strong conviction in either direction.

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Institutional trading desks are watching closely as the latest BitMine Ethereum activity intersects with year-end positioning in the crypto market. According to market reports, BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired roughly $97.6 million worth of Ethereum on Tuesday, buying about 32,938 ETH as investors trimmed positions near the end of the year. The purchase arrived while prices were relatively subdued, a period some analysts say often allows large holders to quietly expand their treasuries.

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Gold fractals, Bitcoin cost basis heatmap, and long-term moving averages offer clues on where BTC's next major move may emerge in 2026.

 

Bitcoin faces clashing forecasts for 2026: tempered institutional targets around $150,000 versus bearish charts warning of major declines.

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Analysts have warned the dollar's steepest annual drop since 2017 will be followed by further declines next year that could send the bitcoin price higher

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New spot XRP ETFs that launched in November attracted more than $1 billion in investor money. A new $500 million war chest for Ripple hints at future expansion of the XRP blockchain ecosystem in 2026.

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It started the way these things often do: a screenshot, a red circle, a big number, and a timeline that makes your stomach do a tiny flip. On Dec. 29, the Federal Reserve's overnight repo line item jumped to $16 billion after printing close to zero on most days.

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At the end of the year, XRP is structurally sound but in a technically weak position. A corrective phase is seen in the price action on the weekly and daily charts, with XRP trading close to long-term support rather than declining.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is poised to end 2025 lower, reversing what was an optimistic start to the year. But as 2026 dawns on us, focus has shifted to new possibilities and narratives that will define its journey.

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The significant inflow into BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF highlights growing institutional confidence and could drive further mainstream crypto adoption. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF posts $143 million inflow on renewed demand.

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Ripple pushes deeper into Japan's financial sector with major bank partnerships, powering XRP Ledger growth.

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MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor, however, envisions a new evolution for these companies: the creation of digital credit.

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BitMine bets 97M$ on Ethereum in the middle of a bearish market. A risky bet or a calculated plan?

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Solana eyes long-term growth with key support at $78–$80, aiming for $900 as ecosystem upgrades boost momentum in 2026.

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XRP has recorded a notable surge in one of its most closely watched derivative indicators, which brings attention to how traders are positioning around the asset. Data shows that open interest tied to XRP derivatives jumped by about 80% within a very short four-hour window in the recent trading day, pointing to a sudden influx of leveraged activity.

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The October flash crash exposed how fragile bitcoin's rally had become. It also illustrated a fundamental change in how BTC is perceived.

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Bitcoin nears the end of a 6-week triangle pattern, with traders watching for a breakout toward $100K or a drop to the $70K–$75K range.

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Roundhill Trust has filed a revised SEC filing regarding its listed covered XRP ETF offering. This comes at a time when U.S. spot funds associated with the token remain at 30 days of consecutive inflows with no outflows reported yet.

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Bitcoin price continues trading within a tightening range, with BTC price holding between $88,000 and $90,000 after multiple failed expansion attempts. This action is a sign of balance as opposed to weakness because of the way consumers and vendors react to structure rather than narrative.

 

Ethereum price trades in a tightening downtrend, with sellers capping rebounds below a descending resistance line and a break of nearby support likely to decide the next major move.

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Bitmine added 32,938 ETH and staked 118,944 ETH as liquidation maps flagged $8.6B risk around Ether.

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While Ethereum (ETH) price action in December has shown a narrowing range around the $3,000 level, appearing poised for a potential breakout, on-chain data has recorded unusual signals.