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Ethereum price analysis shows ETH trading inside a descending parallel channel after failing to sustain above the $3.6K–$3.7K resistance block. The asset now retests the lower boundary and the 200-day moving average at around $3.3K, a key support level. A daily close below this moving average risks a drop to the $3.0K–$3.1K demand zone, where significant liquidity awaits. Conversely, reclaiming $3.6K would confirm the bullish recovery structure and could open the path toward the $3.9K–$4.0K supply zone. On shorter timeframes, ETH broke below a local ascending channel, with the $3.45K–$3.5K area now acting as resistance. Momentum indicators, including a sub-50 RSI, reflect weakening strength. A clean break above $3.6K or below $3.3K will likely drive the next directional move. Traders should watch these liquidity zones closely to gauge potential bull or bear triggers.

Since mid-October, XRP whales have offloaded nearly 1.4 billion tokens—worth around $3.38 billion—into the market. Large addresses holding over 1 billion XRP dumped 1.10 billion in a single week. Subsequent sell-offs saw wallets with 100,000 to 10 million XRP unload 70 million coins in 48 hours and an additional 140 million shortly after. Early November saw more distribution: holders of 100 million–1 billion XRP sold 900,000 tokens, and 1 million–10 million holders dumped 500,000. A recent wave added 90 million XRP to exchange reserves, notably on Binance. The spike in circulating supply and growing exchange balances suggest a bearish outlook for XRP. Traders should monitor whale wallet movements, exchange flows and the upcoming spot XRP ETF decision, which could trigger further volatility.

On-chain data shows long-term Bitcoin holders have sold nearly 300,000 BTC (about $33 billion) since July 2025, shifting ownership quietly to institutional buyers. Major spot Bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock and Fidelity now hold around 1.4 million BTC ($139 billion AUM). After a $2.9 billion outflow in October, ETF inflows rebounded with $300 million entering within 72 hours. These institutional inflows have stabilized the crypto market, keeping BTC trading between $95,000 and $106,000 and reducing volatility to 35%, roughly half its historical average. Unrealized losses remain minimal at 3.1%. Private deals and ETF setups now absorb most BTC liquidation, challenging traditional cycle theory: post-halving gains have been just 41% versus historical post-halving rallies above 150%. Analysts highlight resistance at $107,000–$118,000 due to ongoing distribution, with support near $88,500. A sustained hold above $100,000 backed by steady Bitcoin ETF demand could trigger the next bull leg, while a break below may test lower support.

Bridge, developed by The Tie under CEO Josh Frank, is a compliant crypto messaging platform tailored for institutional participants. It integrates strict KYB processes, verified identities and centralized team management to prevent phishing and unauthorized access. The solution supports back-office integration with systems like Global Relay and includes email domain verification, bulk channel reassignment and timestamped notifications of blockchain transactions. Bridge offers comprehensive audit logs with immutable, timestamped records for every blockchain transaction, meeting regulatory and record-keeping requirements. Users can query The Tie’s institutional data and AI-driven market insights within the app, including onshore custodians and OTC desks filtered by specific criteria. Set to launch on web, desktop, iOS and Android in early 2026 at $5 per user per month, Bridge simplifies compliance for banks, OTC desks and institutional investors, positioning compliant crypto messaging as a new industry standard.

UpMuun has integrated StealthEX’s non-custodial exchange engine into its all-in-one crypto wallet and portfolio dashboard. Users can now perform instant crypto swaps of over 2,000 coins and tokens directly within the UpMuun app, eliminating transfers to external platforms. The integration supports both fixed and floating rate options, giving traders control over volatility risk. StealthEX aggregates liquidity from multiple exchanges without custody or registration, scanning for best market rates and preserving user privacy. This crypto swap integration strengthens UpMuun’s position as a unified crypto management platform, combining secure wallet storage, advanced portfolio tracking, and seamless trading. By reducing friction and enhancing security, this update could boost on-chain volume and improve market access for altcoins and DeFi tokens. Crypto traders benefit from streamlined workflows and expanded asset access, making portfolio rebalancing and opportunistic crypto swaps more efficient. This move underlines the growing trend towards integrated, non-custodial services in decentralized finance.

Ozak AI leads a group of five high-growth cryptocurrencies targeted at early investors, topping established assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin and Solana in ROI potential. The token, currently in its seventh presale phase at $0.014, has raised over $4.55 million. Presale investors could see an 83x return if Ozak AI reaches $1 by end of 2026, compared with 1.8x for Bitcoin (to $200 000), 2.1x for Ethereum (to $8 000) and 2.8x for Solana (to $600). Ozak AI combines AI and blockchain through Temporal Fusion Transformer and SegRNN models to deliver predictive intelligence and market-shift detection. Partnerships with Mind AI and Centic bolster its real-time analytics and sentiment data. The project’s low market cap and presale momentum make it a standout pick among altcoins, offering unique ROI potential relative to top-cap cryptocurrencies.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $524 million on Tuesday, the largest single-day amount since early October. The surge reflects renewed investor confidence following the early-October crypto crash and the US Senate’s funding bill to end the government shutdown. Institutional investors and “smart money” traders have increased long positions, signalling optimism for Bitcoin’s recovery. Bitcoin is trading near $105,000, supported by purchases from major players like Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy. On-chain data show smart money added $8.5 million in net long BTC positions in 24 hours, despite remaining net short on some platforms. Analysts view the correction as healthy, resetting leverage ahead of further institutional participation. Cooling inflation data could also trigger a liquidity-driven rebound. In altcoin ETF news, Bitwise’s proposed Chainlink ETF (ticker CLNK) appeared on the DTCC registry in “pre-launch” status, marking a key step toward SEC approval. With new SEC listing standards and an end to the government shutdown, more spot ETFs for altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin, Aptos, Avalanche and Hedera could follow soon.

Neutron, a global provider of Bitcoin Lightning infrastructure, and Vietnam’s FinFan have formed a strategic partnership to deploy Lightning Network rails nationwide. The collaboration delivers instant, low-cost Lightning Network settlement for banks, fintech platforms, and payment service providers, addressing growing demand for real-time cross-border payouts, merchant settlements, and digital income flows into Vietnam. The integration features compliance-ready APIs, enterprise-grade audit controls, and scalable wallet services. By combining Neutron’s internet-native global rails with FinFan’s local licensing and regulatory expertise, the initiative aims to set a new standard for efficient value transfer. Institutions interested in modernizing payment infrastructure can explore deployment timelines and tailored use cases.

SoFi Bank has integrated spot cryptocurrency trading directly into its mobile banking app, allowing customers to buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) 24/7. Trades incur a flat 1.25% fee on each transaction, with no minimum investment requirement. This move, powered by a partnership with Paxos for custody and settlement, brings crypto trading under FDIC protection for USD holdings. Early access began with a beta release for select users; full rollout is expected by Q1 2024. By embedding crypto services into everyday banking, SoFi aims to accelerate mainstream adoption of digital assets and compete with dedicated crypto platforms. The integration underscores growing institutional support for Bitcoin and Ethereum, potentially boosting liquidity and market stability.

Internet Computer (ICP) price eased 0.65% to $6.30 on November 12, settling into a measured ICP consolidation phase above key support at $5.79. Trading volume rose 18% above the 30-day average, with a peak 77% surge during resistance tests near $6.67. Despite the minor pullback, technical analysis shows the token retaining its broader bullish momentum after a 235% rally last week. The hourly price structure between $6.55 and $6.37 highlights a controlled digestion of gains rather than renewed selling pressure. Traders will watch for a decisive break above $6.67 to target $7.00 or a failure to hold $6.35 for a potential retest of $5.79 support. The current ICP consolidation suggests stability and balanced institutional participation.

William Blair has reiterated its “Outperform” rating on Circle (CRCL) after stronger-than-expected Q3 results and spotlights USDC as a leading stablecoin poised to replace fiat in cross-border B2B payments. The bank noted a 101-fold rise in 12-month payment volume to an annualized $3.4 billion and lifted 2025 transaction revenue guidance to $90 million–$100 million. It forecasts USDC’s market cap nearing $150 billion by 2027, driving Circle’s adjusted EBITDA above $1 billion. Circle’s infrastructure—Circle Payments Network (CPN) and the Arc layer-1 blockchain—should diversify revenue and fuel growth. Key risks include slower stablecoin adoption and potential US regulation under the GENIUS Act. William Blair also highlights Coinbase (COIN) as a strategic USDC partner set to benefit from this expansion.

Astar Network, a Polkadot parachain, has unveiled its Tokenomics 3.0 roadmap to enhance its native token, ASTR. Key changes include replacing the current inflationary model with a fixed cap of 10.5 billion ASTR, followed by a “burndrop” event that lets holders burn tokens for Startale ecosystem allocations. The network plans to launch the Startale App in early 2026 – a multichain “super app” for managing ASTR across chains, supporting payments and ecosystem interactions. Later this year, Astar will integrate with Polkadot Asset Hub Plaza, adding EVM compatibility and Ethereum bridging for greater liquidity and cross-chain staking and voting. Governance will shift to a community-led model by mid-2026 with councils, contributor programs and an Ambassador Fellowship Program to reward active members. Founder Sota Watanabe says the roadmap aims to create a leaner, fairer and more utility-driven network. These updates could boost token stability, scarcity and value, positioning ASTR as a cornerstone of Astar’s long-term Web3 infrastructure.

A recent poll on social platform X found that over 80% of respondents do not consider the Lightning Network as “real” Bitcoin. The Lightning Network was designed to enable faster, low-fee micro-transactions off-chain, but critics argue it falls short of Bitcoin’s core principles. Paul Sztorc described Lightning as “custodial” and highlighted issues with always-online nodes, reliance on large liquidity providers and watchtowers for security. In response, Alex Gladstein defended the Lightning Network’s role in making Bitcoin function as digital cash, and developer Matt Corallo noted that a significant portion of small payments—well into double-digit percentages of BTC transactions—now occur on Lightning. The poll reignites debate over Bitcoin’s on-chain versus off-chain scaling solutions and their impact on decentralization and usability.

On November 12, Bybit Megadrop officially listed XRP and launched its latest airdrop event. Users can stake assets like MNT, BBSOL and RLUSD to subscribe to principal-protected, risk-free financial products. In return, participants receive XRP token airdrops proportional to their stake. Bybit Megadrop’s innovative model guarantees no loss of principal and zero market risk, while offering better yields compared to traditional airdrops. This event marks a significant step in how airdrops can be structured in the crypto market. Traders can leverage the XRP airdrop to optimize portfolio returns with minimal risk. The initiative is poised to boost XRP liquidity and may attract more users to Bybit Megadrop’s platform.

U.S. Treasury Chief Janet Yellen said the economy was strong before the recent government shutdown and described the shutdown as a temporary hiccup. She signaled that in the coming days the administration will unveil major tariff cuts and exemptions, including tariff relief on coffee, bananas and other fruits. Yellen forecast that U.S. consumer confidence and economic conditions will improve in Q1 and Q2 of next year, with actual incomes rebounding. She reiterated that large-scale tax rebates will be distributed in early 2026 through multiple channels still under discussion. Yellen’s remarks follow former President Trump’s proposal of $2,000 rebates for households earning under $100,000. Traders will watch for details on the tariff cuts and rebate policy as potential catalysts for shifts in fiscal impact and market sentiment.

XRP price rebounded above $2.40 after bulls defended the critical $2.35 support level. The coin retested its 50-day EMA at $2.55 earlier in the week but pulled back to the current $2.44. Technical indicators remain mixed: the daily RSI sits slightly below 50, while the MACD shows a bullish crossover. Market participants anticipate a major catalyst from a potential SEC approval of a spot ETF around November 13, driving fresh capital inflows. Structural factors also support XRP’s outlook, including Ripple’s recent $500 million strategic investment and a $40 billion valuation, signaling confidence from institutional players like Citadel and Fortress. If XRP sustains above $2.35, it could retest $2.55 and extend toward $2.70. Conversely, a break below $2.35 risks a drop to the next support at $1.96.

Developers often treat AI pair programmer tools as if they were human colleagues. This misleads teams. An AI pair programmer does not understand. It recognizes patterns and generates code. Users must provide precise prompts and clear context. Clarify constraints and success criteria. Require diffs and run tests. Ask the AI pair programmer to restate problems for confirmation. Validate outputs before integrating changes. Treat models like compilers, not coworkers. This reduces mistakes and elevates developer productivity and code quality.

ZCash has plunged 36.8% over the past five days following a rapid 323% rally from $177 to $750. Trading around $473, ZCash price faces high short-term volatility and potential further downside. Technical analysis on the 4-hour chart shows the RSI at 40.9 and a bearish On-Balance Volume, while Fibonacci retracement levels highlight key supports at $463.50 (50%), $395.90 (61.8%), and $299.60 (78.6%). The 1-hour timeframe reveals a bearish structure and a supply zone between $475 and $518. A decisive break above $518 on above-average volume could signal a bullish reversal, but failure to reclaim this level risks deeper retracements toward $395 or lower. Liquidation heatmaps also point to clusters at $400–$420 and $520–$540, underscoring market pressure. Traders should maintain a short-term bearish bias until $518 flips to support.

Cardano death cross formed on the daily chart as the 9-day SMA crossed below the 26-day SMA. ADA fell 1.2% to $0.57, extending its two-month decline. Large holders sold 140 million ADA in two weeks, adding to pressure. The broader market also weakened, with Bitcoin down 8.2% in November 2025. The Cardano death cross often precedes extended downtrends. Key support lies at $0.55–$0.56. While the RSI at 55 is not yet oversold, a rise above 60 could trigger a rebound if Bitcoin stabilizes. Traders should note that breaking below $0.55 may open the door to deeper losses. Monitoring on-chain whale activity and broader crypto sentiment is crucial. Short-term caution is advised, though stabilization around demand zones might offer bounce opportunities.

Crypto commentator mickle has warned XRP holders about evolving threats to Ledger security. In a video posted on X, he advised users to treat their Ledger hardware wallet as a sealed vault and to avoid all non-essential interactions—never connecting, opening, or updating it unnecessarily. This operational security advice aims to reduce exposure to multidimensional attack vectors, including malware, phishing, social engineering scams, and counterfeit hardware. Experts emphasize that hardware wallet security depends not only on device technology but also on disciplined user behavior. To enhance Ledger security, users should buy devices from official channels, initialize them offline, and safeguard recovery phrases. For long-term XRP storage, minimal transfers and strict operational security are critical to stay ahead of cyber threats and maintain cold storage integrity.

QCP Capital reports that crypto markets have seen a short-term reprieve after a two-week sell-off. Bitcoin and Ethereum led a modest rebound, while select altcoins such as SOL and LUNA outperformed. Despite the rally, volatility and funding‐rate stress remain elevated. QCP warns that continued macro uncertainty—driven by Federal Reserve policy, inflation data and liquidity tightening—could spark renewed downside. Traders should watch key metrics: open interest, margin positions and funding rates. Short-term trading opportunities may arise around macro events, but risk management is essential as market gaps could quickly reverse.

JPMorgan has launched JPMD, a USD-backed digital deposit token, on Coinbase’s Base Layer 2 blockchain exclusively for institutional clients with full KYC and regulatory compliance. After a June pilot with participants such as B2C2, Coinbase and Mastercard, JPMD now enables 24/7, near-instant on-chain settlement of tokenized bank deposits. Unlike typical stablecoins, JPMD represents verifiable dollar deposits held at JPMorgan and can generate yield on underlying funds, offering a regulated, interest-bearing alternative. The bank plans to expand access to customers’ clients and introduce a euro variant, JPME, pending regulatory approval. JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments Network already processes over $3 billion in daily transactions across USD, EUR and GBP, underscoring growing institutional demand for faster, cheaper blockchain payment rails and aligning with the U.S. GENIUS Act framework.

Ethereum price stabilized above $3,437 as traders shift attention to AI-driven staking. Poain BlockEnergy’s AI Smart Staking Contract System is fueling a Poain Coin (PEB) presale rally, with the token rising from $0.007 to $0.009 before a planned $2.50 launch. A Chicago developer, Ethan, tested Poain AI by staking $500 of ETH in a 10-Day Compounding Plan. The system generated a 13% return estimate and additional PEB bonuses, boosting his balance to $1,130 in ten days. Poain AI offers three smart plans: a 2-Day Strategy (3% return), a 5-Day Growth (6.5%), and a 10-Day Compounding (13% annualized). Users can redeem rewards in ETH, BTC, XRP, USDT or PEB. PEB token features staking, governance rights, a deflationary buyback-and-burn mechanism, and a clear vesting schedule. The presale’s strong social media traction suggests high short-term momentum, presenting crypto traders with a bullish altcoin opportunity.

Square Bitcoin terminals now enable over 4 million US merchants to accept Bitcoin payments instantly via the Lightning Network. Merchants can choose to receive payments in BTC or convert them to USD automatically, with zero processing fees until 2027. The integration with Cash App provides an interactive map of participating stores, while features like “Bitcoin Conversions” let merchants allocate a percentage of daily sales to BTC. Transactions settle in seconds, are irreversible, and eliminate chargebacks, offering small businesses an efficient alternative to traditional credit card processing, which typically incurs 2–3% fees and settlement delays. Limits on withdrawals (up to $15,000 per day and $50,000 per week) ensure security, while refund policies are managed through digital gift cards. Excluding New York due to regulatory constraints, Square launched nationwide after a successful pilot at Compass Coffee. This move underscores growing merchant adoption and enhances Bitcoin’s practicality for everyday commerce.

Sonic Labs has shifted its strategy from prioritising transaction speed to driving long-term token value and business sustainability. Under CEO Mitchell Demeter, Sonic Labs will implement a new fee monetisation upgrade. This consists of tiered builder rewards, fixed validator fees and increased S token burns. The layer-1 EVM chain claims 720 ms finality. It will introduce new EIPs and SIPs to deliver measurable financial outcomes for builders, validators and tokenholders. Sonic Labs also opened a New York office to accelerate US expansion, focusing on institutional partnerships and regulatory engagement. The S token has fallen over 80% since a January rebrand, with ‘smart money’ selling $245 million in the last week. Sonic Labs aims to rebuild momentum with a sustainable tokenomics model.

Altcoins aren’t dead; they’ve evolved into powerful incentive layers driving Web3 adoption. Unlike Bitcoin, which serves as a reserve asset, emerging tokens power growth marketing by bootstrapping networks, rewarding users and enabling data portability through technologies like zero-knowledge transport layer security (zkTLS). This unlocks new use cases—from on-chain paystub verification for instant USDC loans to cross-platform loyalty rewards and decentralized 5G. As token economies mature, startups can redirect attention and liquidity more efficiently than Web2 incumbents ever could. Institutions should look beyond Bitcoin ETFs: real upside lies in application-driving tokens. Early allocation to promising altcoins can capture asymmetric returns before valuations surge as Web3 adoption accelerates.

Jim Chanos recently closed a paired trade that shorted MSTR stock while going long on BTC. He targeted MicroStrategy’s inflated net asset value ratio. When he opened the position in November 2024, MSTR traded at over 3× its mNAV. The premium later shrank to 1.23×, delivering a near-100% gain on the short leg. Simultaneously, BTC rose by about 25%, boosting total profits. Chanos criticized Michael Saylor’s leveraged BTC purchases and equity dilution. This arbitrage highlights structural risks in digital asset treasury (DAT) firms and could prompt traders to favor direct crypto exposure over DAT stocks.

Coinbase taps Liz Martin, a former 25-year Goldman Sachs partner, as VP of Product for Markets and Derivatives to spearhead its Everything Exchange strategy. Coinbase taps Martin to lead the exchange business, drive derivatives growth, and manage the global markets team. The Everything Exchange plan aims to build a one-stop trading platform covering spot trading, lending, staking, spending, and yield services. Under this strategy, Coinbase will also explore tokenized stocks, prediction markets, and early token sales. Martin’s extensive experience in global markets and consumer finance at Goldman Sachs positions her to expand Coinbase’s product offerings and strengthen its competitive edge in crypto derivatives.

Seismic announced a $10 million Series A round led by a16z crypto. The startup provides private blockchain payment rails for crypto fintech firms. The funding also included Polychain, Amber Group, TrueBridge, dao5 and LayerZero. Seismic aims to extend its blockchain payment rails into fiat on-ramps and card services. Partners include Brookwell for stablecoin accounts and Cred for private credit. The company plans to charge $0.01 per transaction starting in Q1 2026. Total funding now stands at $17 million. Tempo, valued at $5 billion, is a key competitor.