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Public bitcoin miners diverged sharply in 2025 as companies pivoting to AI and high-performance computing (HPC) substantially outperformed pure-play BTC miners. IREN led the sector with roughly +300% year-to-date gains driven by major GPU cloud deals and Microsoft backing. Cipher Mining rose about +230% via expanded AI hosting partnerships, and Hut 8 gained ~+139% after announcing a $7 billion, 15-year AI data-center lease (245 MW) at its River Bend site. By contrast, large BTC-holding pure miners underperformed: Marathon (53,250 BTC) fell ~44% YTD, CleanSpark (13,011 BTC) rose ~16%, Riot Platforms (19,324 BTC) rose ~32%, and Core Scientific was up ~9% after rejecting an acquisition. Bitdeer was the biggest laggard, down ~50% following a disappointing Q3, wider net loss and delays to its ASIC chip that cloud its AI expansion plans. The takeaway for traders: diversification into AI/HPC—GPU cloud deals, hyperscaler partnerships and long-term data-center contracts—drove share-price outperformance this year, while BTC holdings alone were insufficient to guarantee gains amid earnings shortfalls and execution risks.

SHIB (Shiba Inu) has shown modest gains, trading at $0.00000719 on December 26. Short‑term technicals indicate buyers control the market into year‑end, with hourly charts nearer resistance than support. A breakout above the nearest level at $0.00000729 could propel SHIB toward the $0.00000750–$0.00000770 zone. Mid‑term support is identified at $0.000007; if price closes clearly above that support, a bounce toward $0.00000750 becomes more likely. Traders should watch the $0.00000729 resistance and the $0.000007 support for potential entry or stop levels.

Bitcoin’s price structure has improved following the largest-ever bitcoin options expiration, which cleared approximately $23.6 billion notional and eased hedging-driven deleveraging, according to Negentropic, co-founder of Glassnode (cited by COINOTAG). The pullback drew steady demand and prior lows held, suggesting a healthier setup and a gradual uptrend bias as genuine supply-demand dynamics return. Macro liquidity also supports the outlook: US M2 rose 4.3% year‑over‑year to $22.3 trillion in November (21 consecutive months of expansion), leaving real M2 about 1.5% higher YoY after inflation — a potential tailwind for BTC amid fiat dilution. Key points: largest-ever options expiry (~$23.6B notional) removed hedging pressure; price structure intact with prior low preserved; analysts expect normalization and gradual upside; US money supply expansion provides macro support. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, options expiration, deleveraging. Secondary/semantic keywords: BTC, Glassnode, hedging, M2 money supply, price discovery, supply-demand, liquidity. This summary targets crypto traders: expect reduced volatility from expiry-related liquidations, potential recovery as funds exit risk-off hedges, and a macro backdrop that favors digital-asset demand. Monitor on-chain indicators and liquidity flow to time entries and manage risk.

XRP Ledger active user count spiked to nearly 191,000 and has stabilized around 170,000, signaling a measurable rise in on-chain participation despite muted price movement. Exchange reserves for XRP are declining, open interest has cooled, and funding rates are elevated but not extreme — conditions that reduce forced selling pressure. Price remains below major moving averages and inside a descending channel, with key support at $1.85–$1.90 and resistance at $2.10–$2.20 and $2.30–$2.40. Analysts note a divergence between rising network activity and compressed price action; if active addresses keep rising while XRP holds above $1.85 and reclaims $2.20 with volume, it could mark the start of a medium-term recovery rather than another leg down. Traders should watch active addresses, exchange flows, open interest and whether price can break $2.20 on volume. (Keywords: XRP, XRP Ledger, active users, exchange reserves, open interest, funding rates, XRP price)

Spot precious metals rallied sharply: gold climbed to $4,540/oz, up about 1.35% intraday, reflecting renewed demand for bullion amid shifting risk sentiment and macro cues. Palladium surged past $1,900/oz, rising more than 12% in-session as traders rotate exposure toward scarce catalysts and supply dynamics tighten. Platinum gained over 10% intraday, hitting a new record high of $2,452.95/oz, driven by strong industrial demand and potential supply constraints. The moves were reported by COINOTAG and market data provider Oriental Wealth. Key figures: gold $4,540/oz (+1.35%), palladium >$1,900/oz (+12%+), platinum $2,452.95/oz (+10%+).

CoinShares says 2025 marked a decisive shift in crypto from speculative price focus to real-world utility and integration into traditional finance. The firm highlights Bitcoin’s new all-time highs and broader institutional adoption—spot Bitcoin ETFs gaining traction—as signs the market has matured. Progress in 2025 included stronger infrastructure, practical protocol adoption (example: Chainlink as an oracle connector), regulated crypto-enabled products (prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi), and tokenised financial products moving from pilots toward issuance. CoinShares expects 2026 to be driven more by adoption than macro catalysts: app-based retail savings, stablecoin settlement by payment firms and banks, and expanded custody/trading services. Regulation, particularly clearer frameworks in the US and pragmatic implementation in Europe, is seen as enabling scale rather than suppressing innovation. The firm warns micro-bubbles and project failures will continue, but says winners will be defined by economic function (cash flows, settlement utility) not narrative momentum. For traders, CoinShares’ view signals a market maturing toward utility-focused assets and infrastructure rather than purely narrative-driven speculation.

Analysts and sponsored providers are linking the anticipated launch of an XRP ETF with sharply higher XRP price targets, with some bullish estimates suggesting a short-term rise of about 350% and multi-year targets in the hundreds or thousands of dollars. The article is sponsored content promoting BI DeFi, a UK-based cloud-mining platform that offers daily payouts and automated contracts for cryptocurrencies including XRP, BTC and ETH. BI DeFi claims regulatory compliance (MiCA/MiFID II), third-party audits, insured custodial assets, enterprise security and flexible plans that let users purchase mining-power contracts denominated in various cryptos or stablecoins. Sample product tiers in the promotion show short-term contracts with stated daily yields and total returns; the largest example lists a $10,000 plan with quoted daily yield and overall gains. The piece frames cloud mining as a way for XRP holders to secure steady cash flow and “lock in” returns ahead of ETF-driven volatility, arguing mining returns are less sensitive to short-term price swings. Disclosure notes the content is third-party partner material and not investment advice.

XRP is showing weakening bullish momentum around the critical $1.80 support level as consecutive rallies fail to overcome selling pressure. Technical structure remains bearish with lower highs intact, and bullish volume is notably absent during recovery attempts. A daily close below $1.80 would remove nearby structural support and increase the probability of a rapid capitulation move toward the next major liquidity zone near $1.37. Traders should watch for a confirmed hold above $1.80 accompanied by rising volume to validate any bullish reversal; otherwise downside risk and swift moves driven by stop-loss cascades are more likely.

Solana (SOL) shows signs of a short-term reversal as on-chain metrics and price action hint at renewed buyer interest. SOL trades around $124 (+1.9% 24h) with 24‑hour volume surging ~93.8% to $3.53 billion. The token has held the $118–$120 support zone, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits near 41.82 — neutral to mildly bearish but improving from deeper oversold levels. Analysts note volume spikes on recent lows, suggesting selling exhaustion; a sustained hold above $118–$120 could enable a ~13% move to $140. Potential catalysts include an announced Cardano–Solana cross‑chain bridge (access to ADA liquidity), broader Bitcoin strength during the holiday rally, and growing adoption via the newly launched Solana ETF. Traders should watch RSI behavior (avoidance of sub‑30), volume confirmation on upward moves, and Bitcoin correlation for near‑term momentum. Key risk remains a failure to hold $118–$120 support or renewed marketwide weakness that could invalidate the bounce thesis.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson criticized legacy finance initiatives like the Canton Network—backed by institutions such as State Street and BNY Mellon—as underambitious for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. He argued that blockchain-native projects, notably the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Midnight (Cardano’s privacy-preserving protocol), already deliver capabilities that traditional players are trying to recreate and said they operate at a “100x” higher level. Hoskinson framed the RWA opportunity as roughly a $10 trillion market that requires fully integrated, end-to-end strategies, credible partners, and committed communities — attributes he claims decentralized projects possess and legacy institutions lack. The comments prompted pushback from a developer questioning the empirical basis of the “100x” claim. The article notes XRPL’s combined RWA market cap of about $131 million (Messari) and Cardano’s participation in an LSEG-led project (MCM Fund I). The piece highlights intensifying competition in RWA tokenization and positions Midnight and XRPL as competitive alternatives to legacy finance approaches. (Disclaimer: informational, not financial advice.)

On-chain trackers reported that BlackRock transferred sizable holdings to Coinbase Prime over several days around Christmas. Between Dec. 24–26 the asset manager moved a total of 4,044 BTC (~$354M) and 80,121 ETH (~$235M) according to earlier and later snapshots; the later, more granular report noted 1,044 BTC (~$91.9M) and 7,557 ETH (~$22.4M) on Dec. 26 and prior transfers of 2,292 BTC (~$199.8M) and 9,976 ETH (~$29.2M) on Dec. 24. No official statement accompanied the transfers. Large institutional deposits to a major exchange can signal selling, rebalancing, custody consolidation or pre-positioning for products (eg, staking or liquidity provisioning), but they are not definitive proof of intent. Traders should monitor Coinbase inflows/outflows tied to BlackRock wallets, exchange reserves, spot and futures order-book depth, and options open interest for BTC and ETH. Current market context — Bitcoin trading sideways with compressed volatility and thin options positioning — raises the possibility of a breakout; however, repeated exchange deposits could create short-term downward pressure if intended for sell-side liquidity. Key keywords: BlackRock, Coinbase Prime, Bitcoin, Ethereum, BTC, ETH, institutional flows, exchange deposits, on-chain transfers, volatility, options positioning.

Ripple released XRPL v3.0.0 and has opened five protocol amendments for validator voting through January 2026: fixAMMClawbackRounding, fixIncludeKeyletFields, fixMPTDeliveredAmount, fixPriceOracleOrder and fixTokenEscrowV1. These changes correct AMM clawback rounding, add identifying fields to ledger objects, restore DeliveredAmount metadata for MPT payments, enforce canonical asset-pair ordering for price-oracle entries, and fix escrow accounting for MPT transfers with fees. Collectively they improve oracle reliability, on-chain accounting and AMM behavior — reducing operational risk and improving price and risk-model inputs for traders. Separately, Ripple engineer Edward Hennis announced an on-ledger institutional XRPL Lending Protocol targeted for validator voting in January 2026. The protocol will use Single Asset Vaults, provide fixed-term/fixed-rate underwritten credit, and allow private or public contributions; intended use cases include market-maker inventory borrowing, PSP prefunding of merchant payouts and short-term working capital for fintech lenders. Traders should monitor validator votes, amendment activation timelines, oracle behavior after activation, MPT escrow flows and AMM liquidity shifts. The immediate amendments mainly reduce execution and accounting risk on XRPL; the prospective lending protocol is a structural change that could raise on-ledger demand for XRP and related stablecoins (e.g., RLUSD) if adopted, potentially affecting supply dynamics and yields.

Trump-themed meme coin launched during Inauguration Week and saw a rapid initial listing and trading activity but drifted toward year-end with falling liquidity and reduced community engagement. The token attracted speculative attention during the presidential transition, with spikes in volume and price followed by steady declines as initial hype faded. Key issues highlighted include thin liquidity pools, wide bid-ask spreads, low market depth, and high susceptibility to price manipulation and rug pulls. The article notes there were no major protocol incidents but emphasizes investor risks inherent to meme tokens backed by political branding rather than fundamentals. Recommended trader takeaways: avoid large position sizes on low-liquidity meme coins, check on-chain liquidity and wallet concentration, use limit orders, and be prepared for high volatility and potential rapid devaluation. Primary keywords: Trump meme coin, meme token, liquidity, price manipulation. Secondary keywords: on-chain liquidity, bid-ask spread, rug pull, trading strategy.

Tokenized commodities — blockchain-backed digital representations of physical metals — have climbed to an estimated $3.93 billion after rising about 11% in the past month, driven by record highs in precious metals. Spot gold peaked near $4,530/oz and silver briefly hit $74.56/oz. RWA.xyz data show Tether Gold (XAUt) leads the market at roughly $1.74 billion and Paxos Gold (PAXG) follows at about $1.61 billion. Tokenized precious metals enable on-chain transfers outside traditional market hours, but pricing, liquidity and redemption remain tied to legacy markets and off-chain infrastructure. Ethereum dominates tokenized real-world assets (RWA), holding approximately 65% of tokenized RWA value (~$12.7B), with BNB Chain around 10.5% (~$1.85B). Standard Chartered projects tokenized RWA (excluding stablecoins) could expand to $2 trillion by 2028, with about $250 billion flowing into less liquid asset classes such as private equity and commodities. On-chain activity from RWAs is increasing Ethereum fees (Ethereum recorded ~$11.41M in fees over the past 30 days) but remains small versus stablecoins and fungible-token trading; chains dominated by stablecoins (Tron, BNB Chain, Solana) currently capture larger fee shares. For traders: rising tokenized commodity market caps and record metal prices signal growing institutional and retail interest, especially for Ethereum-based tokenized assets. Expect potential increases in on-chain trading volume and liquidity for XAUt and PAXG, greater correlation between crypto and precious-metal markets, and persistent counterparty and redemption risks tied to off-chain custodial and pricing mechanisms. Watch Ethereum activity and fee metrics for signs of growing RWA flow, and monitor liquidity/redemption terms of individual tokenized metal products before trading.

Sponsored analysis argues that 2026 could be a major convergence year for AI and crypto following a potential high‑value OpenAI IPO and Ethereum’s renewed strength. The piece highlights Based Eggman — a presale token built on Base (an Ethereum L2) with multi‑chain expansion to Binance Smart Chain, a play‑to‑earn gaming hub and creator monetization — as a top speculative bet positioned to capture “AI spillover” capital. Key claims: OpenAI IPO valuations debated up to $1 trillion; ETH recently reclaimed ~$2,900; conservative 2026 ETH price target cited at $12,000–$15,000; Based Eggman presale shows strong staged demand. The article outlines presale participation steps (MetaMask/Coinbase Wallet, fund with ETH/BNB, use official links) and stresses this is a sponsored piece with a disclaimer. Primary keywords: Based Eggman, OpenAI IPO, Ethereum, presale, Base L2. Secondary keywords: ChatGPT prediction, play‑to‑earn, BSC, ETH price prediction. Traders should note this is promotional content — it signals potential retail interest and presale momentum but carries standard presale and token risks (smart contract, liquidity, regulatory, market rotation).

Clear Street analyst Owen Lau ranked Coinbase (COIN) among his top three fintech stock picks for 2026 alongside Nasdaq and S&P Global. Lau kept a Buy rating and a $415 12-month price target for COIN, implying roughly 70% upside from current levels. He cited Coinbase’s expanding revenue mix — subscriptions, stablecoin (USDC) activity split revenue with Circle, and on-chain financial services — plus diversification into tokenization, payments, prediction markets, derivatives and AI tools. Lau views 2026 as a “transition year” for crypto equities, where adoption and stable revenue sources will matter more than trading volumes; he expects regulatory clarity (crypto market-structure and stablecoin rules) and product rollouts to be re-rating catalysts. The thesis points to Coinbase’s strong balance sheet, international reach and lower reliance on volatile spot trading as advantages versus peers. COIN shares were modestly lower amid a post-Christmas selloff at the time of the report. Keywords: Coinbase, COIN, USDC, tokenization, stablecoin revenue, fintech picks, AI tools.

ABN AMRO’s German subsidiary, Hauck Aufhäuser Digital Custody, has received authorization under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), enabling it to offer regulated crypto custody and trading services to institutional clients across the European single market. Concurrently, ABN AMRO and German bank DZ BANK executed their first international over‑the‑counter (OTC) smart derivatives contract. The ten‑day trade was fully automated using distributed ledger technology: settlement, valuation and collateral management were handled on‑chain, with daily payments executed instantly via SEPA and confirmed back to the smart contract. The transaction highlights institutional adoption of tokenised derivatives, improved operational speed, on‑chain transparency, and compliance under a unified European regulatory framework. Key keywords: MiCAR, ABN AMRO, crypto custody, on‑chain derivatives, DZ BANK, SEPA, distributed ledger technology.

Bitcoin recovered modestly over the holiday week, briefly testing near $90,000 after stronger-than-expected US CPI data but repeatedly failed to sustain breakouts. Price moves: a short surge to almost $90K, rejection under $85K, recovery to $90.4K, then falls below $87K, fluctuating around $87–89.5K and currently near $88.3K. BTC remains year-to-date negative after starting 2025 above $94K. Market cap reclaimed about $1.76 trillion and BTC dominance sits near 57.7%. Major altcoins showed mixed weekly performance: ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE and ADA slightly down; BCH, XMR, ZEC modestly up; CC and UNI posted the largest gains. Notable headlines include analyst forecasts of an extended bear market (possible bottom in late 2026), a Binance USD1 pair flash-wick to $24K explained as an illiquid pair event, a $7M Trust Wallet drain with potential insider involvement, and Tom Lee’s Bitmine accumulating ~98,852 ETH (now 3.37% of supply). Key metrics: market cap $3.06T, 24h vol $93B, BTC $88,300 (+0.5%), ETH $2,955 (-0.1%), XRP $1.87 (-0.2%). Traders should note repeated failed BTC breakouts, elevated volatility around macro prints (CPI), and mixed altcoin strength — factors that favor cautious position sizing and watching macro catalysts and on-chain flows into ETFs or large accumulators for directional bias.

COIN (Coinbase) shares fell about 0.96% as a broad pullback hit cryptocurrency-related equities amid a cautious U.S. open: the Dow rose 0.03%, the S&P 500 0.16% and the Nasdaq 0.15%. Other notable crypto stocks slid, including MSTR (-0.09%), CRCL (-1.69%), SBET (-2.50%) and BMNR (-1.75%), reflecting a risk-off tone driven by thinner liquidity and regulatory headlines. Traders are showing a defensive stance, rotating out of higher-beta blockchain equities while seeking liquidity and realistic valuations ahead of upcoming sector catalysts. The report underscores how macro caution and slim market depth can amplify dispersion across crypto-linked stocks and influence short-term volatility for related crypto markets.

Approximately $23.6 billion of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired on March 21, 2025, in one of the largest quarterly expiries of the year. Analysis by Negentropic (run by Glassnode co‑founders Jan Happel and Yann Allemann) indicates the event unwound concentrated options open interest — particularly large call concentrations near $70,000–$75,000 strikes — that had imposed a “structural price cap” via hedging flows. As market makers reduced hedging-related selling pressure, Bitcoin’s spot market can resume cleaner price discovery. Pre‑expiry open interest was roughly $18.5B for BTC options and $5.1B for ETH options. Key technical supports remain near $65,000 and the 50‑day moving average (~$63,500). On‑chain metrics — falling exchange reserves, high hash rate, and accumulation by >100 BTC addresses — and rising institutional participation bolster fundamentals. Traders should note reduced gamma exposure post‑expiry could allow trend development with less choppy, hedge‑driven movement, though expiries can also trigger short‑term volatility. Overall, the removal of the derivatives overhang may shift near‑term drivers from complex hedging flows to supply/demand and macro fundamentals, affecting liquidity, momentum, and trade setups for both spot and derivatives desks.

HYPE appears compressed beneath key resistance (~$25.50–$26) while a well-known whale reopened a 10× leveraged long (~$7.9M) immediately after booking ≈$249k profit. Derivatives data show shorts controlling ~62% of taker volume and Open Interest rising ~3.38% to about $1.42B, signaling added exposure during consolidation. Funding rates remain mildly positive (~+0.0057%) and restrained, implying leverage entered without panic. Price finds support near $22.50–$23 and repeatedly tests the descending-wedge upper boundary; a daily close above $26 would likely trigger short-covering and rapid upside towards $28, $34.90 and possibly $42.60. Rejection would target $22. The setup favors a quick breakout scenario driven by trapped shorts and rising OI rather than a prolonged decline.

As doubts grow over the dollar’s dominance, analysts see continued inflows into gold and silver and forecast further gains into 2026. GlobalData’s Ramnivas Mundada projects gold could climb another 8–15% and silver 20–35% by 2026, citing drivers such as slowing U.S. growth, rising geopolitical risks, trade frictions, accelerated de‑dollarization by central banks, and an expected Fed easing cycle in 2026. Prominent gold bulls (e.g., Peter Schiff) warn the dollar’s structural role may be weakening and that gold could regain central-bank reserve prominence. Meanwhile, Bitcoin—recently down from its all‑time high (~$126k) to around $90k—is viewed as relatively underpriced by some analysts (e.g., Bitbank’s Hasegawa). With capital reallocating toward safe havens and away from the dollar, analysts argue Bitcoin could experience a “catch‑up” rally if precious metals’ momentum continues, attracting value‑oriented and macro-driven flows. Key themes: de‑dollarization, Fed policy, precious metals leadership, and potential re‑rating of BTC.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index registered an ’extreme fear’ reading of 20 on Dec. 26, marking about two weeks of elevated fear — one of the longest such streaks since the index began in 2018. The index fell three points on Dec. 26 and has weakened steadily since October following a near-$500 billion market drawdown tied to US–China tariff tensions and an October 10 liquidation wave. The gauge combines volatility, trading volume, social sentiment, Google Trends, investor surveys and Bitcoin dominance. Data providers report sharply reduced retail engagement: Google search and Wikipedia traffic, forum activity and social volume have dropped to typical bear-market levels. Crypto-native retail is said to be largely sidelined after shocks such as the FTX collapse, memecoin crashes and absent altcoin seasons. Traditional retail flows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs remain strong (over $25bn in 2025), even as BTC trades roughly 30% below its October all-time high. Analysts warn macro uncertainty — notably Fed policy and potential changes to rate-cut expectations — could push Bitcoin lower; some market voices see scenarios where BTC falls toward the mid-five-figure range. For traders: the persistent ’extreme fear’ reading raises downside risk and the potential for amplified volatility and larger liquidations. Monitor Bitcoin dominance, volatility spikes, Google Trends and social-volume metrics for early signs of sentiment inflection. Prioritise risk management, position sizing and liquidity planning until retail engagement and macro clarity improve.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says Bitcoin could become one of the highest-performing investments over the next decade. Using conservative assumptions, Hougan built a model forecasting Bitcoin’s price to reach $1.3 million by 2035. The projection frames Bitcoin not merely as a highly volatile asset but as a potential long-term store of value and major return generator. The article presents this forecast as market information and not investment advice.

Glassnode co-founder Negentropic said Bitcoin’s price action has turned constructive as buy-side demand appears on pullbacks and recent lows hold. A major shift is the dissipation of derivatives-driven pressure after the largest-ever Bitcoin options expiry (~$23.6 billion notional). In prior weeks, hedging flows mechanically capped rallies; with those flows fading, price discovery is less constrained and current trends favor further upside. On macro fundamentals, US M2 money supply expanded 4.3% year-on-year in November to a record $22.23 trillion — the 21st consecutive month of growth and about $40 billion above 2022 peaks. Real (inflation-adjusted) M2 rose 1.5% YoY for the 15th month, indicating ongoing liquidity expansion and continued fiat depreciation. Key takeaways for traders: reduced hedging/friction from derivatives may allow more price-driven moves, pullbacks find buyers, and persistent monetary expansion remains a bullish macro backdrop for BTC.

Upbit’s 24‑hour trading volume rose to $13.39 billion (a 28.2% increase from the earlier report), driven mainly by KRW‑denominated pairs, according to Coinotag citing CoinGecko. XRP/KRW was the largest single KRW pair, accounting for about 10.38% of daily turnover. Other high‑volume tokens on Upbit during the period included 0G, BTC, ZKP and CPOOL. Earlier reporting had shown a decline in volume to $11.73 billion with XRP/KRW at a larger 17.61% share, indicating the market moved from a lower‑liquidity phase to a liquidity inflow between the two snapshots. For traders, the development signals concentrated activity in KRW markets and renewed liquidity on Upbit — factors likely to narrow intraday spreads, deepen order books for popular KRW pairs (notably XRP/KRW), and create KRW‑denominated arbitrage opportunities. Monitor order‑book depth and pair‑level volumes closely: rapid shifts in Upbit’s KRW liquidity can produce short‑term volatility and execution slippage for large orders, while sustained inflows could support tighter spreads and improved market resilience.

Binance Wallet announced the 43rd exclusive token generation event (TGE) for COLLECT, with a subscription window from 08:00 to 10:00 UTC on December 27, 2025. Eligibility and allocations are determined by participation using Binance Alpha Points; eligible users can secure allocations before wider market access. The announcement advises users to ensure their Binance Wallet meets eligibility criteria and to follow enrollment steps on the Binance platform. COINOTAG will monitor the TGE and recommends verifying official Binance communications for any schedule changes and tracking COLLECT’s post-launch integration and compliance to assess medium-term impact on the exchange ecosystem. Key SEO keywords: Binance Wallet, COLLECT TGE, Alpha Points, token generation event, subscription window.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading around $0.126 (Dec. 26), holding just above a key support zone at $0.123–$0.125 after a prolonged corrective drawdown that unwound earlier speculative excess. Overhead resistance sits at $0.133 and $0.148; reclaiming those levels would be required to shift the short-term narrative bullish. Spot flows remain muted and net spot demand is negative, while leverage across futures/options desks is being reduced, indicating gradual supply absorption but limited upside momentum. A sustained move above the 20-day EMA, coupled with improving spot flows and reduced long-side leverage, would signal the corrective phase is ending. For traders, the $0.123–$0.125 zone is critical for stops and entries; failure to hold it risks further weakness, while a clear break above $0.133/$0.148 could trigger short-covering and fresh long interest. Primary keywords: Dogecoin, DOGE price, support and resistance, spot flows, leverage, 20-day EMA.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) experienced a dramatic derivatives event: CoinGlass recorded a roughly 5,000% long-vs-short liquidation imbalance after about $10,590 of long positions were liquidated versus roughly $214 in shorts. Despite the large long washout — an event that often drives price lower — SHIB price on Binance flipped green and held near $0.00000721, up about 2.1% on the day. The session looked like a rapid long purge that cleared crowded leverage rather than a classic short squeeze, since shorts took negligible losses. Traders may interpret the liquidation as a reset that removes overstretched long exposure; if SHIB defends the $0.0000072 area on retests, derivative desks could view the imbalance as a foundation for a recovery toward the day’s spike zone. Conversely, a repeat long-heavy liquidation and a break below $0.000007 would likely turn today’s rebound into a trap and trigger a deeper pullback. Key takeaways for traders: (1) significant long-only liquidations do not always lead to sustained declines if spot buyers step in; (2) monitor support at $0.0000070–$0.0000072 and open interest/leverage metrics for follow-through; (3) short-side exposure remained small in this event, so watch for leveraged long re-entries that could amplify moves.