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Cardano price remained on edge near its year-to-date low on Sunday, Dec. 21, even as the recently launched Midnight token continued its momentum. Cardano (ADA) token was trading at $0.3680, a few points above this year's low of $0.3476.

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A quiet but important shift is unfolding in Japan's bond market, and macro investors are starting to take notice. Long-term Japanese government bond yields have climbed to record highs, signaling a change in one of the world's most influential funding environments.

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Strategy CEO Phong Le explains why Bitcoin's value lies in product strength, not short-term price forecasts

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Ethereum's security focus may enhance blockchain reliability, fostering trust and potentially increasing adoption across decentralized applications. Ethereum Foundation prioritizes security, targets 128-bit rule by 2026.

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XRP consolidates after the BoJ rate hike as ETF inflows stay strong. Cautious policy, easing yen risks, and US legislation hopes support a bullish $2–$3 outlook.

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Bitcoin holds above $80K as BoJ calms carry trade risks. ETF outflows, Fed signals, and key EMAs define BTC's short-term outlook.

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In the financial landscape, Bitcoin stands out as one of the few major assets that have failed to keep pace with broader market gains. This underperformance comes despite strong underlying fundamentals, where its price is being governed by the mechanics of hedging and synthetic leverage rather than the conviction of its holders.

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According to CryptoWzrd's daily update, Litecoin (LTC) closed the day on a bullish note, closely tracking Bitcoin's overall market sentiment. While holding above $75.20 keeps the outlook positive, a break below this level would signal bearish pressure.

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Selling pressure on XRP has persisted despite expectations of an ETF-driven rally, according to new analysis from CryptoQuant analyst PelinayPA.

 

Bitcoin (BTC) investors may need to temper their expectations as the cryptocurrency heads into its final bull run. Analysts indicate that the bull rally could unfold slowly, suggesting a gradual climb to new highs.

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XRP is moving toward a historic inflection point as Ripple advances the XRPL Lending Protocol, introducing protocol-level, fixed-rate institutional credit that could unlock scalable yield, deeper liquidity, and new balance-sheet flexibility across global onchain markets. XRP Entering First Protocol-Level Credit Era as XRPL Lending Targets Institutional Liquidity Ripple shared on Dec.

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Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko has shared new data that shows Solana has outperformed Ethereum in yearly revenue, highlighting what he sees as a pivotal shift in how value may be distributed across the crypto market.

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The price action of Bitcoin over the past week tells a perfect story of its performance this year. The premier cryptocurrency experienced incredible levels of volatility throughout the week, oscillating between the $90,000 and $86,000 range over the past few days.

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Bitcoin's valuation is experiencing consolidation below the $90,000 threshold amid persistent selling pressures, evident as of December 2025. Market participants, particularly buyers, are striving to stabilize the asset around a mid-range value, but momentum appears subdued in broader timeframes.

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Robert Kiyosaki warns the global economy is heading toward a crash driven by Federal Reserve rate cuts, rising inflation, and a weakening dollar, urging investors to prepare now by shifting into real assets and cryptocurrency.

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Algorand is down 66% year to date as of Dec. 18, 2025, after a sharp pullback from earlier enthusiasm. Circle's USDC support on Algorand gives developers easy access to a popular dollar-pegged asset.

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Solanas next potential price move appears increasingly dependent on the behavior of existing holders rather than an influx of new market participants. Unlike previous rallies fueled by strong fresh capital entering the ecosystem, current on-chain and market data suggest that SOLs near-term trajectory will rely on whether long-term and current investors continue to show resilience.

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Large XRP holders are increasingly signaling confidence in the market, suggesting that current price levels may present an attractive accumulation opportunity. Recent on-chain data indicates a surge in whale activity, reinforcing a cautiously bullish outlook for XRP despite recent consolidation.

 

A debate on X (formerly Twitter) over whether Fundstrat analysts are sending mixed signals on bitcoin gained momentum over the weekend, drawing a response from the firms co-founder that appeared to support a more nuanced interpretation of the differing views. The discussion was sparked by an X user known as Heisenberg (@Mr_Derivatives), who shared screenshots comparing comments attributed to senior Fundstrat figures.

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Ethereum developers are wasting no time after the successful Fusaka upgrade, which recently reduced node operating costs and improved overall efficiency. The community is already looking ahead to the next major protocol change, code-named Glamsterdam, a combined upgrade that targets both of Ethereums core layers and is expected to roll out in 2026.

 

Bitcoin has slipped into standby mode as the weekend unfolds, with price action remaining compressed inside a familiar range. Volatility is muted, momentum is lacking, and traders are largely focused on well-defined scalp levels rather than expecting a decisive move.

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Large ETH transfers surfaced after the rally, but conviction across markets stayed thin.

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XRP is a token issued on the Ripple payments network. It experienced two brief price surges in 2025, but has since fallen from its prior highs.

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Cardano's (ADA) price is falling below the 21-day SMA support.

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Blockstream CEO Adam Back publicly rebuked Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter after Carter explained why his firm backed Project Eleven, a startup that says it will protect bitcoin and other crypto assets from quantum computing risks.