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Coordinated validator deposits highlight institutional positioning despite muted short-term ETH price action

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Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), stands as one of Wall Street's most prominent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) backers today, yet some 12 years ago, you may have easily confused him for a “Bitcoin doomer.” Saylor Compared Bitcoin To Gambling On Dec. 19, 2013, Saylor posted something you'd expect from any hardcore Bitcoin skeptic “Bitcoin days are numbered.

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Solana spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) made a notable entrance into the financial market, rapidly garnering investor interest and capital. This quick traction highlights a burgeoning confidence in Solana-based financial products as a viable addition to the ETF landscape.

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Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has shared an interesting outlook for the crypto market in a recent YouTube interview by Altcoin Daily, projecting a major upside for Bitcoin in 2026 while also outlining a way capital flows into altcoins.

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The DOGE price analysis reveals bullish technical patterns, pointing to a $1 target. Open interest rises 1.68% as the market cap reaches $ 2.97 trillion.

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Bitcoin has outperformed precious metals over the last decade, but critics say the comparison doesn't hold up under shorter time horizons.

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Meme coins remain one of the most sensitive categories in crypto right now. Liquidity is thin (courtesy year-end), and even small shifts in supply or treasury activity are starting to move prices faster than usual.

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Analysis reveals balanced derivatives positioning with limited liquidation risk in current market

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Binance data shows highest ETH inflows in five months as price trades below descending resistance

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Bulls are dominating over bears on the last day of the week, according to CoinStats.

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Solana is on pace to surpass Ethereum in annual revenue in 2025. Analysts gave a low-end prediction of $1,004 for the cryptocurrency by 2030.

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The XRP price has been bearish all through December, with key support zones failing to hold through the growing sell pressure. While the altcoin hovers around the $1.80 price level, recent on-chain evaluation shows that the XRP price could be in a precarious situation.

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Sideways price movement won't stop the big guys!

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Cryptocurrency mining firm Bitmine has deposited $219 million in Ethereum for staking, a significant event occurring in December 2025 that may influence the institutional landscape of the crypto market. This substantial investment adds to a cumulative $540 million infused into Ethereum staking in just one month, potentially setting new precedents for institutional involvement in the cryptocurrency space, according to data from Cointribune.

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Launched in Q4 2025, solana spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) wasted no time attracting capital. Strong early inflows, rising liquidity, and steady asset growth position them as a credible new player heading into 2026.

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Silver just had the kind of year that makes traditional assets look untouchable. It is up about 167.70% on the 2025 overlay.

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Charles Hoskinson compares Solana and Ethereum, noting Solana's rapid growth potential and Ethereum's focus on long-term, research-driven development

 

This week was a whirlwind of activity in the cryptocurrency world. From bold Bitcoin predictions to scathing critiques, the crypto market was anything but quiet.

 

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the Bitcoin four-year cycle is being replaced by a “10-year grind” characterized by steady returns rather than spectacular gains.

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Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has started staking its Ether tokens, depositing roughly $451 million worth of ETH into Ethereum's proof-of-stake (PoS) system on Saturday, December 27. This appears to be a fresh strategy from the digital asset treasury (DAT) firm, which has managed to stay relevant in a nascent, uncertain sector of the cryptocurrency industry.

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The Christmas cheer has skipped the crypto market as the number of Bitcoin investors selling at a loss is on the rise, with daily realized losses now reaching $300 million as recent buyers become frustrated with the cryptocurrency's current price, which is a far cry from the all-time high it achieved this year.

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The cryptocurrency market is mainly rising on the last day of the week, according to CoinMarketCap.

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Cardano outperformed the rest of the major cryptocurrencies with a 7% surge. Altcoins posted broader gains in quiet Sunday trading as the markets considered a surge in precious metals.

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Bitcoin trades near $87,820, flat on the day and still down about 4% over the last 30 days. Buyers appear at every Bitcoin price dip, but each bounce has failed to move outside the same narrow range.

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The “Back to Orange” message by Michael Saylor has created new assumption that Strategy (previously MicroStrategy) will start purchasing Bitcoin again. His post was accompanied by a portfolio chart to indicate the clusters of accumulation and the milestones from purchases in the past.