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OKX has launched a limited-time PEPE campaign offering 1 million PEPE tokens to new users who complete a €10 crypto purchase. This OKX PEPE campaign runs from November 17 to December 5, 2025, and is capped by a €27,000 prize pool on a first-come, first-served basis. To qualify, participants must click “Join Now,” register or log in, complete KYC verification, and make a single €10 buy — any crypto asset counts. Rewards are credited within 24 hours of purchase. Eligible users must be first-time crypto buyers on OKX and residents of select EEA countries (e.g., Germany, France, Spain, Italy), excluding the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Ireland. By joining the OKX PEPE campaign, new traders gain a low-risk entry into the meme-coin market with minimal upfront cost. With PEPE’s active community and high volatility, recipients may trade or hold to capture short-term price swings. The promotion not only drives user acquisition for OKX but also potentially increases PEPE liquidity and trading volume across the exchange.

Cardone Capital adds 185 BTC at $82,500 each, spending $15.3 million. Cardone Capital uses cash flow from multifamily real estate assets to fund systematic Bitcoin buying. This hybrid strategy pairs stable rental income with Bitcoin growth potential. The treasury model launched alongside the 10X Space Coast Bitcoin Fund targets a 12%-15% IRR on properties while boosting total returns through tax-free refinancing. Founder Grant Cardone credits the approach with building generational wealth. The purchase comes amid a Bitcoin price dip below $81,000. Bitcoin is trading near $84,500, struggling at the $84,000 resistance. Support sits between $82,000 and $83,000. A 4% daily drop and an RSI near 31 point to bearish momentum and increased market volatility. Traders should monitor these key levels for possible further declines.

Sierra AI has reached a $100 million annual recurring revenue run rate (ARR) in just 21 months, underlining strong demand for AI-powered customer service solutions. Founded by industry veterans Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, the company’s AI agents now handle complex tasks—from healthcare patient authentication to mortgage applications—for clients including Deliveroo, Discord, ADT, and Cigna. Sierra AI’s outcomes-based pricing charges customers per completed task, offering 24/7 support, cost efficiency, scalability, and consistent service quality. Backed by leading venture firms like Sequoia and Benchmark, Sierra AI raised $350 million in September at a $10 billion valuation, reflecting a 100x revenue multiple. This milestone marks a tipping point for enterprise AI adoption in customer service, as traditional industries and tech companies alike embrace AI agents. As Sierra AI expands its market leadership, businesses are expected to accelerate AI integration to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Ethereum whales and institutional traders have ramped up buying at recent dips, adding over 385,000 ETH (~$1.38B) per Arkham Intelligence and placing fresh orders worth $241.8M. The “66,000 Borrowed Whale” deposited $162.8M in ETH into Aave V3, while three others bought 9,974 ETH on Binance. Tom Lee’s BitMine added 110,288 ETH this week, including 17,242 ETH from FalconX and BitGo, bringing its holdings to 3.5M ETH ($12.5B). Exchange reserves have fallen to a 55-month low of 15.6M ETH, tightening sell-side liquidity. On the daily chart, ETH is retesting its 100-day SMA at $3,450; a breakout could trigger a V-shaped recovery toward $4,172. However, bearish signals—Stochastic Momentum Index at -74.69 and an Advance-Decline ratio below 1—indicate downside risk to $2,535. Traders should monitor whether sustained whale demand can drive ETH back above $3,000.

The first Bitwise spot XRP ETF (XRPC) launched on the New York Stock Exchange after recent SEC approval. In its first trading session, the XRP ETF attracted $250 million in assets within 24 hours. Other providers like 21Shares are preparing to list their own XRP funds. These moves signal growing institutional momentum and regulatory clarity for XRP trading. Despite broader access for large investors, everyday spending with XRP remains constrained by slow off-ramp processes. GeeFi addresses this gap with a non-custodial wallet and a Visa- and Mastercard-powered crypto card. The GeeFi app, live on Android and soon on iOS, lets users convert XRP and other tokens into direct merchant payments at millions of outlets. The GEE token fuels rewards, cashback, fee discounts and tiered perks for holders and stakers. The ongoing GEE presale offers tokens at $0.05 each plus a 5% referral bonus. Early participation secures lower pricing before phase 1 concludes.

Ethereum whales ramp up accumulation as supply tightens. On-chain data shows large wallets holding over 1,000 ETH added 120,000 ETH in the past week. Meanwhile, exchange reserves fell to a six-month low of 16.5 million ETH, removing sell-side pressure. This surge in Ethereum whales’ purchases suggests growing confidence in a price rebound for ETH. Traders may view reduced exchange holdings and increased accumulation as bullish signals. However, Bitcoin’s volatility and macroeconomic trends could influence near-term gains. Monitoring whale activity alongside order-book dynamics will be crucial. These developments point to potential upside for ETH in the coming sessions.

In rare solo mining victories, a solo miner solved two separate Bitcoin blocks after the halving, first at height 803821 to secure a 3.125 BTC reward plus fees (~$350k), and later capturing a 6.49 BTC payout (~$266k) on another block. These solo mining wins underscore the growing network difficulty and dominance of large pools. Traders should monitor mining difficulty and hash rate trends to assess shifts in Bitcoin miner economics and potential supply pressure, though such one-off block rewards are unlikely to move BTC price directly.

On November 21, 2025, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson revealed a four-stage Midnight roadmap for his new privacy-and-identity network. Stage 1 launches on December 8, 2025 with NIGHT token claims and market trading, backed by the Glacier Drop and Scavenger Mine funnels. Stage 2 targets Q1 2026 for a federated mainnet run by both IOG and external enterprises, including a Fortune 500 partner, to test real-world DApps. Stage 3 kicks off in Q2 2026 with an incentivized testnet to onboard stake pool operators and validate Midnight’s Substrate-based consensus at 5,000 TPS and sub-second blocks. Stage 4 completes with a hard fork into the final mainnet, enabling cross-chain privacy services interoperable with Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin and XRP. The dual-token model uses NIGHT to generate DUST fuel, allowing frictionless user interactions via a capacity exchange. Governance moves to the Linux Foundation under a KPI-driven Midnight Foundation. Hoskinson positions the privacy network as crypto’s third layer alongside Bitcoin’s trust layer and Cardano’s computation layer.

Tesla lawsuit filed in Washington federal court alleges negligence over a fatal EV door handle defect. In January 2023, a Tesla Model 3 sedan driven by Jeffery and Wendy Dennis suddenly accelerated into a utility pole and ignited. Rescuers and bystanders reported that the vehicles’ EV door handle design blocked exit, and manual releases were hard to locate, preventing Wendy’s escape and resulting in her death. Jeffery suffered serious burns. The complaint claims Tesla knew of potential handle failure and battery fire risks but failed to address them. Plaintiffs also allege a defect in the automatic emergency braking system. This Tesla lawsuit adds to multiple product liability cases and an NHTSA investigation into concealed handle malfunctions. Tesla’s design chief has pledged an intuitive handle redesign amid growing regulatory scrutiny in China and Europe.

Alt5 Sigma faces potential SEC scrutiny after disclosing the suspension of CEO Peter Tassiopoulos on October 16, despite internal emails showing he was placed on leave on September 4. SEC rules require a Form 8-K within four business days of an executive’s departure. Securities law experts warn that false or misleading filings could breach federal anti-fraud provisions, though proving intent is challenging. Alt5 Sigma is under investigation by a special board committee into unspecified matters, including a subsidiary’s money-laundering case in Rwanda. Alt5 Sigma holds 7.28 billion WLFI tokens valued at $894 million, linked closely to Trump-backed World Liberty Financial. The token holdings exceed Alt5 Sigma’s $205 million market cap by over four times. Since the World Liberty deal, the stock plunged 80% from $8.42 to $1.67. The SEC, chaired by Paul Atkins, has not confirmed an investigation. No insider trading evidence has surfaced. Legal scholars say SEC action may be unlikely in the current political climate, but private securities class actions could emerge. Traders should monitor Alt5 Sigma’s regulatory disclosures and WLFI token volatility closely.

Quantumroot has launched the first post-quantum vault on Bitcoin Cash, integrating quantum-resistant cryptography directly into Bitcoin Script. This post-quantum vault uses advanced signature schemes to protect BCH funds from future quantum attacks. Built as an on-chain solution, it offers trustless, script-based security without relying on external or off-chain components. Early testers report seamless hardware wallet compatibility and transparent fee structures. By pioneering post-quantum security on a major blockchain, Quantumroot aims to boost Bitcoin Cash adoption among traders and institutions concerned about long-term asset protection. The rollout marks a significant step for cryptocurrency security and BCH’s ecosystem.

Bitmine, the mining and investment arm linked to Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, has added 63,123 ETH in the past week, bringing its total holdings to 3.623 million ETH (around $9.96 billion). This acquisition surpasses BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust, which now holds 3.605 million ETH after a one-day outflow of 43,237 ETH. On-chain data also highlights aggressive whale accumulation: address 0xe5c withdrew 90,690 ETH from Binance and borrowed $627 million from Aave to fund further purchases. Another whale added 7,837 ETH, while leveraged traders opened a 20x long position on 16,366 ETH. Despite Ethereum’s price sliding 44.7% from its $4,995 all-time high to the mid-$2,700s and breaking key support on a falling wedge pattern, sustained ETH accumulation by large holders often precedes market recoveries. Short-term volatility may continue amid ETF outflows and technical pressures, but renewed whale conviction suggests a potential bullish reversal.

AI bubble risk intensifies as Google’s Gemini 3 launch spurs record GPU demand, overturning the “scaling wall” thesis and driving investors to pour capital into AI infrastructure. Nvidia reports off-the-charts Blackwell sales and continuous utilization of older A100 GPUs, reflecting a cascading use model of training, inference and legacy workloads. However, data centers, which power this boom, face a power supply bottleneck: gas turbine manufacturers are booked until 2030, stalling new capacity. Without increased energy supply, investing in power-hungry next-gen GPUs or data centers has diminishing returns, raising the specter of an AI bubble burst. Data centers now contribute 4% of US GDP but account for 93% of growth. Capital expenditure on AI rivals past bubbles, with Microsoft’s capex near 50% of sales and startups almost entirely AI-focused. Traders should monitor energy constraints as a key indicator of AI bubble risk.

Google’s Gemini AI model warns of steep pullbacks for key cryptocurrencies amid market declines. It predicts XRP could fall to $1 by Christmas—about a 50% drop—unless bullish catalysts like a US spot ETF approval emerge. In a bear case, Pi Network’s PI token may slide to $0.04, but a rebound to $4.34 is possible if partnerships (e.g., with AI startup OpenMind) and testnet upgrades drive adoption. Ethereum faces a potential drop to $1,763, down 37%, yet a breakout above $4,000 could fuel a rally toward $5,000–$12,300 by year-end. The report also notes resilient long-term drivers across blockchain tech, with optimistic scenarios hinging on regulatory clarity and institutional inflows. Traders should weigh these Gemini AI price predictions against current market momentum and upcoming catalysts when planning positions.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp sold 585,000 PLTR shares worth $96 million on November 20, representing about 0.6% of his holdings. He made the sale after criticizing traders for loading up on put options, calling the activity “market manipulation.” Karp defended Palantir’s valuation by citing strong government contracts with ICE, the Pentagon and the NHS, solid cash flow and AI-driven data analytics. He insisted Palantir is “the most important software company in America.” Traders should note the insider sale may signal valuation concerns and put short-term pressure on PLTR stock. However, Palantir’s robust government ties and long-term growth prospects suggest a potential recovery once market volatility subsides. Investors will watch upcoming earnings and contract updates.

Ethereum price dropped 15% to $2,625, its lowest level in four months, wiping out $460 million in leveraged long positions. The decline extends 47% from its August peak and coincides with $1.33 billion in net outflows from spot Ethereum ETFs over nine sessions. A stronger US Dollar Index at a six-month high adds downward pressure. Despite risk-off sentiment, Ethereum price support surfaces as futures funding rates climb to near 6% annualized, reflecting growing long exposure among large traders. Top OKX traders raised ETH long positions as price fell below $2,700, buoyed by Nvidia earnings and Fed rate-cut hopes. A sustained rebound toward $3,200 hinges on renewed ETF inflows and clearer signals of US monetary easing.

Robert Kiyosaki sold $2.25 million worth of Bitcoin at roughly $90,000 per BTC, having bought near $6,000. He plans to reinvest the proceeds into two surgery centers and a billboard business to generate $27,500 in tax-free monthly cash flow by February 2026. Despite the sale, Kiyosaki remains bullish on Bitcoin and intends to use future earnings to buy more BTC. He previously forecast a Bitcoin price target of $250,000 by 2026. The sale coincided with a 33% pullback in Bitcoin from its October peak, briefly dipping below $85,000. Market sentiment turned to extreme fear, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropping to 11. Analysts view this decline as short-term profit-taking rather than a fundamental shift. Veteran trader Peter Brandt still predicts Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by Q3 2029. The news underscores Bitcoin’s ongoing volatility, institutional confidence, and long-term bullish sentiment.

Khurram Dara, former Coinbase policy counsel and Bain Capital Crypto advisor, officially launched his 2026 New York Attorney General campaign. He vows to curb aggressive crypto lawfare under the Martin Act and reduce regulatory risks for digital asset firms. His platform proposes limiting AG powers, banning contingency-fee deals with private law firms, and fostering innovation in the crypto industry. Business leaders, including MoonPay’s Keith Grossman, have backed his pro-innovation stance. Dara must secure at least 25% support at the GOP convention or collect signatures to qualify for the primary against Michael Henry. Additionally, XRP advocate John Deaton has entered the 2026 Senate race in Massachusetts, underscoring a trend of crypto-linked political campaigns. Traders should track potential shifts in crypto regulation and policy enforcement in New York, as outcomes could affect market stability for digital assets.

Teresa Goody Guillén, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s personal lawyer, clarified that the CZ pardon addressed only alleged anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance lapses, not criminal wrongdoing. She detailed the multi-step review by the Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney and White House Counsel, and dismissed any quid pro quo or crypto favors narrative. Guillén noted that Binance’s USD1 stablecoin operates across multiple chains, refuting claims of Trump-linked stablecoin ties. She added that following the CZ pardon, Zhao will not resume day-to-day management due to ongoing oversight by the DOJ, CFTC, FinCEN and OFAC. US market access for Binance remains restricted, affecting liquidity and exchange operations. Guillén said the CZ pardon highlights regulatory debates over AML compliance and broader crypto policy under changing administrations.

Binance CEO Richard Teng says the recent Bitcoin market crash is not unique to crypto but reflects a wider sell-off in risk assets amid global deleveraging. Speaking at a Sydney media roundtable on November 21, Teng pointed to low employment figures, rising inflation and the unlikely prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts as drivers of the current crypto market crash. Bitcoin has fallen 21% over the past month, trading around $85,000 after peaking at $126,198 in early October. Despite the downturn, Teng noted that Bitcoin remains up over 100% year-to-date, and institutional participation, including BlackRock’s launch of crypto products, underscores long-term confidence. He described short-term corrections as healthy profit-taking rather than signs of structural liquidity issues, and emphasized that Binance has seen no fundamental shifts in crypto volumes or liquidity. As investors reassess risk in the current macro environment, Teng urged calm, stressing that volatility is part of any asset class cycle.

US federal agencies, led by the Department of Homeland Security and the Senate Intelligence Committee, have launched Operation Red Sunset, a national security probe into Bitmain’s Bitcoin mining hardware for undisclosed remote‐access features or “back doors.” Officials raised alarms after clusters of Bitmain rigs were spotted near critical U.S. infrastructure, including a Wyoming missile base and power grids. Agents have seized and disassembled devices at U.S. ports to inspect chips and firmware. A 2025 Senate report flagged “disturbing vulnerabilities,” though no malicious capabilities have been confirmed. The probe follows the Commerce Department’s blacklisting of Bitmain’s AI affiliate. Bitmain denies all allegations, stating its hardware cannot be accessed remotely and complies with U.S. law. Traders should watch for potential impacts on Bitcoin mining hardware supply and tighter regulatory scrutiny.

Arkham Intelligence has flagged early adopter Owen Gunden as the Bitcoin whale behind a systematic sell-off of 11,000 BTC worth about $1.3 billion. Starting in July with large batch transfers and concluding on Oct. 21 with a final 2,499 BTC ($230 million) move to Kraken, Gunden’s dump coincided with a 32.7% price drop from October’s $126,080 peak. The sell-off came amid heavy leveraged liquidations and market correction to around $81,050, intensifying short-term volatility. Traders should watch for continued selling pressure from long-term holders, potential liquidity shifts on Kraken and broader bearish sentiment, especially after Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood cut her 2030 BTC target to $1.2 million.

Arkham onchain data shows the US government transferred $7.5 million in seized altcoins during the recent market sell-off. Over 24 hours, authorities moved $300,000 in NEXO, $3 million in WETH and $4.2 million in TRX. NEXO and TRX were seized two years ago in Alameda Research investigations, while WETH originated from Bitfinex hacker seizures between 2022 and 2024. These transfers represent a tiny fraction of the government’s massive $28.5 billion crypto portfolio. Major holdings include 326,588 BTC (~$27.82 billion), 64,731 ETH (~$179 million), USDT ($351.4 million) and WBTC ($63.7 million).

Veteran trader Peter Brandt remains unfazed by the recent Bitcoin slide, reaffirming his $200,000 target for the next market cycle. Despite BTC falling more than 50% from its all-time high, Brandt points to long-term logarithmic regression channels and historical cycle patterns to justify his bullish outlook. He highlighted how the 2017 peak of $20,000 and the 2021 high of $69,000 align with prior cycles, suggesting a similar magnitude for the upcoming surge. Brandt’s analysis, shared on social media, emphasizes that short-term volatility is normal in crypto markets. His steady confidence may bolster trader sentiment and attract renewed interest in Bitcoin trading strategies ahead of the next bull run.

The Bitcoin price surge pushed BTC past the $85,000 mark on the Binance USDT market, according to Bitcoin World data. Key drivers include institutional adoption, positive regulatory developments and inherent scarcity. This surge reflects strong buying pressure and bullish sentiment among both retail and institutional investors. For traders, this Bitcoin price surge signals potential portfolio gains but also heightened market volatility. Risk management and diversification remain essential. In the short term, BTC may test resistance levels near $90,000 and $100,000. Over the long term, Bitcoin’s limited supply and expanding network adoption support sustained growth, although periodic corrections are possible. Investors should balance exposure and consider strategies such as dollar-cost averaging to navigate volatile swings.

Bitcoin on OKX delivered two significant rallies in recent weeks. First, BTC broke above $85,000, climbing to $85,003.10 with a 2.49% gain. It then surged past $106,000, reaching $106,049.80 for a 0.92% intraday rise. These breakouts reflect strong buying pressure and growing investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market. Traders should watch support levels near $83,000 and $105,000, as well as resistance at $86,000 and $106,000. Monitoring order book depth and funding rates can help gauge short-term volatility. The bullish momentum in Bitcoin may spill over into altcoins, offering potential trading opportunities.

Amid Ethereum’s recent volatility—marked by a retest of the $3,000 support and $728 million in ETF outflows—retail traders are seeking stability by adopting GeeFi. Launched publicly in 2024, GeeFi offers a non-custodial wallet and a spending card powered by Visa and Mastercard networks, allowing users to pay directly with crypto without pre-converting to fiat. The GEE token presale is live at $0.05, featuring a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens, high-yield staking (45–55% APR), cashback rewards, reduced fees, and a 5% referral bonus. Traders can join the presale via the GeeFi app on Android or upcoming iOS release. This presale represents an early entry into essential infrastructure for everyday crypto spending.

MicroStrategy is at risk of being removed from MSCI USA and Nasdaq 100 indexes in January after digital assets surpassed 50% of its total assets. MSCI’s final decision on delisting “digital asset treasury companies” is due on January 15. JPMorgan warns that exclusion could trigger $2.8 billion–$12 billion in passive outflows, impacting up to $9 billion of market value tied to index-tracking funds. The company’s share price has fallen nearly 40% this year amid Bitcoin’s volatility around $82,000. Founder Michael Saylor responded by emphasizing that MicroStrategy is an operating software firm with a $500 million enterprise division, not a passive Bitcoin proxy. He highlighted $7.7 billion in digital credit securities and the Stretch Bitcoin-backed treasury tool offering variable USD yields. Saylor stressed that index classifications won’t alter the company’s mission to build a digital currency institution based on sound money principles. Traders should monitor the January ruling and its impact on passive demand for MSTR and Bitcoin.

Bitcoin death cross confirmed on November 16 as the 50-day SMA fell below the 200-day SMA, triggering a drop to $80,500—the lowest in six months. BTC also slipped under its 50-week and 100-week moving averages, invalidating long-term bullish structures. Onchain data show over $800 million in realized losses on a seven-day rolling basis, the highest since the 2022 FTX collapse, driven by short-term holders selling at a loss. The weekly SuperTrend indicator flipped bearish, reinforcing downward momentum. Historical patterns and failure to reclaim key moving averages suggest a deeper bear market, with analysts warning of a potential revisit to the April low near $74,500. Traders will watch for dip buying and recovery above cost bases as signals of any trend reversal.