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Robinhood's strategic giveaways could boost user engagement and platform activity, potentially enhancing its market position in crypto trading. Robinhood offers $750K in Bitcoin on day 2 of its holiday countdown event.

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Softer Tokyo inflation cooled BoJ rate hike bets, lifting Bitcoin (BTC) as yen carry trades held firm, even as US BTC-spot ETFs logged weekly outflows.

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The “fast-moving retail crowd” is one of the reasons Bitcoin is ending the year lower than it started, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

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BitMine's massive Ethereum stake could enhance network security and influence staking dynamics, potentially reshaping institutional crypto strategies. Tom Lee's BitMine stakes $1 billion in Ethereum in two days: On-chain data.

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Peter Schiff warned that Bitcoin could fall after silver's price surged.

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Crypto analyst and XRP advocate Levi Rietveld recently shared a short post on X stating that “$XRP is built for this,” alongside a video clip of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking about reviewing regulatory barriers around blockchain, stablecoins, and new payment systems like the crypto industry. Bessent's comments focused on reforming financial infrastructure so capital markets can function more efficiently for mainstream users.

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XRP is eyeing 2026 - Strong demand meets healthy reset.

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Ripple's XRP token experienced a significant price decline in 2025, falling by nearly 25% despite favorable regulatory developments and network updates throughout the year. The cryptocurrency dropped to $1.8485 on Saturday, marking a reduction of approximately 50% from its peak earlier in the year.

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Bitcoin is holding steady within a descending range, showing little directional conviction, while several altcoins are quietly building strength. As the market consolidates, these smaller assets could hint at early upside moves before BTC breaks out.

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The narrative surrounding XRP has undergone a fundamental transformation, and the token has begun to trade like an asset that has already endured its most punishing tests. Years of regulatory uncertainty, legal scrutiny, and prolonged underperformance have tempered speculation and reshaped its investor base, leaving behind a market that appears more resilient than reactive.

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Dogecoin defended its key support as sell pressure faded.

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XRP price is under renewed pressure, slipping around 1.6% in the last 24 hours and remaining one of the weakest large-cap cryptocurrencies on a weekly basis. Compared to levels seen a month ago, XRP is down roughly 16%, with price action compressing near the lower boundary of a descending triangle pattern.

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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is promoting his latest venture, Midnight Protocol, as a major step beyond being just another Cardano sidechain. Instead, he is positioning Midnight as a cross-chain privacy infrastructure designed to bring programmable, compliant privacy to multiple blockchain ecosystems, including Bitcoin and the XRP Ledger.

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Veteran economist Peter Schiff has issued a renewed warning about Bitcoin following a dramatic surge in silver prices, suggesting the cryptocurrency could face a sharply different outcome compared to the precious metals rally. Schiff argued that while silver is accelerating upward, Bitcoin may experience a faster downside move, as market declines often unfold more rapidly under pressure.

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Gold and silver reached major highs in early August 2020, marking a turning point for global financial markets. After that peak, capital began rotating into higher-growth and risk-oriented assets, including Bitcoin, the broader cryptocurrency market, and major U.S. stock indices.

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According to a well-known crypto analyst, Bitcoin's (BTC) long-standing four-year cycle can no longer dictate the direction of the crypto market. For months, both Bitcoin and major altcoins have struggled to regain their previous highs, while traditional markets have flourished.

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Grayscale has published its 2026 predictions for the digital asset industry, tipping Bitcoin (BTC) to set a new all-time high in the first six months of the new year.

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Large-cap assets like Ripple's XRP and Cardano (ADA), which depend largely on committed communities, need to distinguish themselves with real-world use cases.

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A newly filed financial disclosure has raised questions after U.S. Senator David McCormick reported a series of sizable Bitcoin (BTC)-linked investments.

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Charles Hoskinson has refuted claims that he dumped his ADA holdings as the token set its current all-time high of over $3 more than four years ago.

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With scrutiny increasing each day, traders' want for autonomy has pushed privacy coins to the top.

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Completed Season 2 points distribution; “S3e” announcement hints at TGE.

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Layer 2 solutions and expanding use cases drive sustained growth in network deployment activity

 

According to Cryptowzrd's latest technical outlook, Ethereum ended the session with an indecisive close, offering little clarity on immediate direction. With the weekend likely to bring thinner liquidity, patience remains key as the focus shifts to waiting for a cleaner structure and a more reliable scalp opportunity to emerge.

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BitMine staked $219.2M in ETH as Tom Lee repeats 2026 targets, linking Ethereum upside to payments and settlement.