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The full scope of Glamsterdam has not yet been finalized, but developers are targeting it to go live in 2026.

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Bitcoin's fixed supply cap makes for a superior setup to Dogecoin's unlimited supply. Larger pools of capital have started to focus more on Bitcoin, as it's a legitimate financial asset now.

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After multiple days of trading sideways, XRP is finally back to the bullish zone as its price has continued to witness a rapid increase since the last day.

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Recent Bitcoin pullbacks are driven by stablecoin shorts and market dynamics rather than mass selling, with long-term holders remaining largely inactive.

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XRP has struggled to sustain a recovery over the past several days, with price repeatedly failing to gain traction near key resistance levels. Despite the hesitation, investor behavior is shifting.

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Since the market-wide crash in early October, the Bitcoin price has struggled to resume any significant movement to the upside. The flagship cryptocurrency has continued to fall even deeper into bearish territory, breaching multiple support zones in the process.

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Four XRP spot ETFs now trade in the US, with combined assets of $941.7 million as of Dec. 18. Grayscale's GXRP holds $148.1 million, Canary Capital's XRPC $373.6 million, Franklin Templeton's XRPZ $189 million, and Bitwise's XRP ETF $215.6 million.

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This new deal unlocks XRP for retirement: DWP launches rules-based algo trading in tax-advantaged plans.

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Bitcoin reached significant multiyear support versus gold as commentary diverged over a breakdown and the start of a new bear market.

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Bitcoin's maturing market faces uncertainty, yet analysts project a bold $250K price target for 2026.

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Ripple engineer Edward Hennis has provided key details about the upcoming XRP Ledger (XRPL) lending protocol. As part of the details, he mentioned how the protocol could provide XRP holders with institutional-grade yield even as Ripple looks to onboard institutions onto the XRPL.

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Solana set to surpass Ethereum: What it means for the SOL/ETH landscape?

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Hedera's HBAR continues to trade under pressure as a persistent downtrend limits upside attempts. Multiple breakout efforts have failed, keeping the altcoin from establishing higher levels.

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Bitcoin's latest market phase looks less like a pause and more like a pivot, as Cryptoquant researchers say onchain demand exhaustion is now signaling the early stages of a bear market, according to a new analysis.

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Market commentator and popular media personality Jim Cramer may be advocating for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) these days, but not long ago, he completely wrote off cryptocurrency as an investment. When Cramer Sold All His Crypto The stunning collapse of the FTX exchange during the fall of 2022 triggered a “Crypto Winter,” dragging Bitcoin to a low of $16,000.

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According to onchain data, Bitcoin may be moving into a different phase of market participation rather than simply hitting a classic cycle top or bottom. Related Reading: Bitcoin Feels The Weight Of Quantum Risk Concerns, Industry Leaders Warn New, large entrants are paying higher prices and holding on, and that change is reshaping where the network's cost base sits.

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The rates of most of the coins are going up on Saturday, according to CoinStats.

 

Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, has transferred 508.647 Ether, valued at approximately $1.5 million, to Galaxy Digital. This transaction occurred amid ongoing market fluctuations, sparking discussions around whether Hayes might be reducing his cryptocurrency holdings.

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Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $75.89 million in net outflows on December 19, extending the losing streak to seven consecutive trading days. BlackRock's ETHA accounted for all redemptions while the remaining eight Ethereum ETFs posted zero flow activity.

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Publicly traded firms are now stacking Ethereum, pulling in billions of dollars of ETH. These are the largest holders.

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The weekend has started with bulls' dominance, however, there are some exceptions, according to CoinMarketCap.

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Ethereum core developers have revealed plans to execute two major network upgrades in 2026, codenamed “Glamsterdam” and “Hegota.”

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XRP ETFs' growth highlights potential for diversification in crypto investments, but market volatility and Bitcoin's dominance pose challenges. XRP ETFs see steady inflows as total assets hit $1.2B.

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The XRP ETF green streak continues, while the rest are seeing mostly outflows.

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As Bitcoin continues to languish below the $90,000 mark, CryptoQuant analysts are ready to call it: BTC has entered a bear market.