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On-chain signals that appeared to show heavy Bitcoin (BTC) selling by long-term holders (LTHs) were largely distorted by a late‑November Coinbase internal UTXO reshuffle that moved nearly 800,000 BTC. Analysts including CryptoQuant and on-chain specialist Darkfost say these custodial transfers generated large apparent LTH outflows without representing actual market sales. After removing exchange-related movements, LTH coin‑days‑destroyed and supply metrics realign with prior consolidation phases; updated data even show a net ~2.5% increase in LTH supply over the past quarter. Supporting indicators point to a more balanced market: the NVT Golden Cross has recovered from deeply undervalued readings toward neutral (a pattern historically associated with accumulation), and BTC’s RSI approached oversold levels that have often preceded 15–30% relief rallies. Price, however, remains below major EMAs and institutional custody flows and macro uncertainty could keep near‑term volatility elevated. For traders: treat raw LTH outflow metrics with caution and filter out exchange custodial movements; current on‑chain evidence favors steady accumulation rather than panic selling, but bullish confirmation requires price reclaiming key EMAs and breaking short‑term resistance levels.

XRP has shown increasing technical weakness: price slipped below the $2 support after multiple failed retests, with 50/100/200-day moving averages trending down and negative MACD readings. Short-term momentum indicators (Supertrend, Chaikin Money Flow) and rising sell pressure signal bearish bias; a decisive break below $2.00 would open targets near $1.85–$1.63 (key Fibonacci support). Conversely, a clean breakout above the $2.12–$2.30 band is needed to resume the range-top targets. Traders should watch for clear breakout/breakdown around $2.00–$2.30 and manage risk accordingly. Meanwhile, DeFi token Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is nearing a sell‑out in its presale Phase 6 at $0.035 — reports show roughly $19–19.5 million raised and ~18.4–18.5k registrants/holders; Phase 6 is ~98–99% filled with Phase 7 planned at $0.04 and a targeted listing price of $0.06. Mutuum promotes dual lending (pool-based and P2P) plus an over‑collateralized USD‑pegged stablecoin and tokenomics designed to incentivize protocol use and daily rewards. For traders: XRP’s growing bearish momentum suggests downside risk and requires tightened stops or reduced directional exposure until a clear reversal; MUTM’s near-sellout presale and large step-up between phases increase the likelihood of short-term volatility, FOMO-driven inflows, and significant listing-time price swings — standard presale and listing risks apply. Due diligence and position sizing are advised before participating.

BitMEX co‑founder Arthur Hayes argues the Federal Reserve’s Reserve Management Purchases (RMP) act like quantitative easing by shifting fiat liquidity into longer‑dated Treasuries and repo markets. In a December 19 essay he says RMP’s purchases of short‑term T‑bills from money market funds prompt redeployment into risk assets, effectively expanding monetary conditions despite modest nominal monthly flows (~$40bn). Hayes expects near‑term choppy trading for Bitcoin in an $80,000–$100,000 range while markets debate RMP’s nature and its scheduled April 2026 expiry. If market perception shifts to treat RMP as QE, Hayes projects a swift revaluation: first clearing $124,000 and potentially rallying toward $200,000 in early‑to‑mid 2026, fueled by institutional FOMO and ETF inflows; he previously posited a longer‑term $500,000 target for year‑end 2026. He also disclosed rotating from ETH into select high‑quality DeFi names to position for improved fiat liquidity. Key takeaways for traders: monitor Fed commentary for language that frames RMP as “stealth QE,” track liquidity indicators and flows into risk assets and ETFs, expect interim range‑bound price action with conditional breakout potential if the narrative changes, and watch for policy reversal risk that would undermine the thesis.

On-chain analyst Ai (Ai Auntie) reports that two addresses linked to the same institution bought a combined 5,678 ETH within an hour at an average price of $2,985.70, spending roughly $16.95 million. On-chain patterns and the size/timing of the buys suggest a measured swing-trade entry rather than long-term accumulation. The entity previously executed a swing trade from Dec. 3–12, deploying about $14.97 million and realizing roughly $137,000 in profit. Traders view this as disciplined, timed capital deployment amid ongoing Ethereum volatility. Key details for traders: purchase size (5,678 ETH), average entry (~$2,985.70), total outlay (~$16.95M), and prior swing trade (~$14.97M deployed, ~$137k realized). This activity may signal institutional interest and could affect short-term liquidity and price action in ETH; traders should watch on-chain flows, order-book liquidity around $2,900–$3,100, and potential follow-on buys or sells from the same addresses.

On December 20, on‑chain monitor Onchain Lens flagged two verified vault movements by Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin: a sale of 55,000 KNC for 12,150 USDC and a disposal of 1.05 billion MUZZ for 1.89 ETH (≈ $5,640 at reported prices). COINOTAG News corroborated the on‑chain records and described the transactions as disciplined portfolio rebalancing and liquidity management rather than directional market bets. Traders should note the exact sizes and counterpart assets (USDC, ETH), as such moves can briefly affect liquidity and sentiment in KNC and MUZZ markets. Monitor on‑chain follow‑ups, order‑book depth, and short‑term volume for signs of price impact or further vault rotations. Primary keywords: Vitalik Buterin, KNC sale, MUZZ sale, on‑chain sale. Secondary keywords: portfolio rebalancing, USDC, ETH, Onchain Lens, vault movement.

Chainlink’s non-circulating supply wallet unlocked 11.25 million LINK, with 9.23 million LINK (≈$116M) sent to Binance in two transfers and 2.02 million LINK moved to a Chainlink-linked multisig. Exchange inflows jumped to ~10.2M LINK versus ~1.1M outflows, producing netflows near +9.1M LINK — a two-month high — before cooling to about -0.117M LINK at press time. Despite the influx, LINK dipped to $11.7 then rebounded to trade around $12.5 as on-chain and exchange metrics showed buying interest: Coinalyze recorded ~3.5M LINK buy volume vs ~3.2M sell volume (+0.3M LINK buy/sell delta). Technicals indicate a bullish Stochastic RSI crossover in oversold territory, signaling improving short-term momentum but not a confirmed trend reversal. Key levels: support at $12 (critical), downside targets $11 and $10.9; resistance at $13.02 and stronger at $13.7. Traders should watch Binance deposits, exchange netflows, buy/sell deltas and Stochastic RSI for short-term cues. Historically, scheduled large unlocks can cause 5–10% temporary dips but are often absorbed if on-chain demand and ecosystem activity persist.

A Zimbabwean ophthalmologist, Dr Solomon Guramatunhu, is urging the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to appeal the acquittal of Lloyd and Melissa Chiyangwa, who were accused of stealing more than $550,000 in cryptocurrency from his wallets. A regional magistrate acquitted the couple on the technical ground that cryptocurrency is not legal tender in Zimbabwe and therefore cannot constitute property for theft or fraud under current law. Dr Guramatunhu’s lawyer, Admire Rubaya, argues this reasoning is legally flawed: cryptocurrencies are incorporeal rights and movable property under Zimbabwean law, convertible to fiat (notably US dollars), and held as account entries—thus capable of being stolen under Section 112 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act. The legal team says the Chiyangwas transferred digital assets without authorization to their own accounts and has offered to supply research and legal material to the NPA to support an appeal to the High Court. The case could set a key legal precedent in Zimbabwe on whether crypto is legally recognised as property and how criminal law applies to crypto theft, a development traders should watch for its implications on custody disputes, exchange liability and enforcement risk in the region.

BitMEX co‑founder Arthur Hayes withdrew 1.22 million ENA tokens (≈$257k) from Binance to a private wallet, according to on‑chain analytics. ENA is the governance token of Ethena, issuer of the synthetic dollar USDe, which uses a delta‑hedging model based on staked ETH (stETH) and short ETH futures. Large exchange withdrawals are commonly interpreted as signals of long‑term holding and can reduce immediate sell pressure, creating a modest bullish sentiment for ENA. However, this single withdrawal is small relative to overall ENA market volumes and therefore unlikely to move price materially on its own. Traders should monitor subsequent on‑chain wallet activity, ENA balances on centralized exchanges, and trading volumes. Recommended actions: (1) track exchange outflows/inflows for ENA, (2) review Ethena’s protocol mechanics and smart‑contract risk, and (3) combine this signal with broader sentiment and liquidity metrics before taking positions. Primary SEO keywords: Arthur Hayes, ENA, Ethena, exchange withdrawal, on‑chain analytics.

A single sophisticated entity tied to a large Hyperliquid wallet (0x72b23...) resumed accumulation of HYPE, buying about 490,000 HYPE (~$12.1M) over 14 days. This continues a prior accumulation phase from July–October when the same entity acquired roughly 581,000 HYPE (~$14.4M) and later moved ~323,000 HYPE (~$8.0M) into the Hyperliquid platform—likely for staking, liquidity provision, or platform use—before restarting purchases. On-chain flows show concentrated holder behaviour and increased on-chain demand for HYPE, reducing immediate circulating supply. For traders, the pattern implies stronger buy-side pressure that can be bullish for price if accumulation persists, but it also raises short-term volatility risk because the same large holder moving tokens onto a liquid venue may enable sizable future sells. Track the involved addresses on Etherscan and analytics providers (Nansen, Arkham) and weigh this whale activity against tokenomics, project fundamentals and broader market conditions before trading.

Prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi currently price roughly a 50–55% probability that Kevin Hassett will be nominated as the next Federal Reserve chair after President Trump signaled he was considering Hassett alongside Kevin Warsh. These markets aggregate money-backed bets and update in real time, reflecting shifting trader conviction. Hassett, a former White House Council of Economic Advisers chair, would likely influence interest-rate policy, quantitative tightening and bank regulation — key drivers of global liquidity and risk appetite that affect crypto prices. Earlier reports showed odds moving sharply as market participants weighed politicization risks; later pricing consolidated around the ~55% level, while Warsh also remains a contender. For crypto traders, prediction-market moves are a near-term signal of changing expectations about Fed posture: higher odds for a candidate perceived as more hawkish could strengthen the dollar, lift bond yields and pressure risk assets; a more dovish or unpredictable appointee can increase volatility and boost demand for alternatives like Bitcoin. Traders should watch prediction-market odds, Treasury yields, dollar indices and volatility indicators; track candidates’ historical views on financial innovation and digital assets; and keep position sizing and stop-management flexible given political appointment risk. These markets reflect sentiment rather than certainty — liquidity, event prominence and news flow can skew short-term pricing — so use odds as a real-time input, not definitive outcomes.

Dexsport, a licensed Web3 sportsbook and crypto casino launched in 2022, positions itself for 2026 by prioritizing privacy, speed and on‑chain transparency. The platform offers no‑KYC access (email, Telegram or DeFi wallet), supports 38+ cryptocurrencies across 20 networks, and hosts over 10,000 casino games from major providers (Pragmatic Play, Evolution, NetEnt, Play’n GO, PGSoft). The sportsbook focuses on high‑liquidity markets — football, basketball, tennis, MMA and esports — and provides live betting, streaming, cash‑out and competitive margins (typically 4–6% pre‑match). Dexsport holds a gambling license from the Government of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan and has smart‑contract audits by CertiK and Pessimistic. Promotions include a headline welcome package (up to 480% across the first three deposits, capped at $10,000, plus 300 free spins), free bets equal to 60% of early deposits for sports betting, and ongoing incentives such as up to 15% weekly cashback paid in stablecoins with no wagering requirements, a Sports Club for high‑volume bettors, event promotions and a Cash Out feature for in‑play bets. Operationally relevant for traders: instant on‑chain deposits/withdrawals via wallets (MetaMask, Trust Wallet) with no hidden fees, an on‑chain public live‑bet desk for transparency, and multi‑chain settlement options that affect speed and gas costs. The platform’s sizeable bonus liquidity and cashback in stablecoins could increase betting volume and stablecoin utility among privacy‑focused bettors seeking fast settlement and verifiable fairness.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) jumped nearly 10% in 24 hours on December 19 after a surge in derivatives activity rather than renewed spot demand. Perpetual futures saw about $184 million of new entries, lifting open interest to roughly $786 million and pushing funding rates positive (~0.0044%), while roughly $2.54 million of short positions were liquidated in 24 hours. By contrast, spot-market flows showed continued selling pressure: about $3.93 million of BCH was deposited to exchanges and sold on December 19, contributing to a weekly net outflow near $4.88 million and cumulative outflows of about $53.58 million since the week of December 8. Technically, BCH is trading inside a bullish-leaning symmetrical triangle with near-term resistance at $598–$606 and a local reference high near $651; the Money Flow Index is above 50, indicating inflows but momentum must hold to sustain gains. The reports note parallels with Litecoin where derivative-driven long positioning produced short-lived rallies while spot selling capped gains. Key takeaways for traders: monitor BCH open interest and funding rates for derivatives-driven momentum, watch exchange inflows and net spot flows for selling pressure, and use the $598–$651 zone as immediate technical decision points.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) and formal-methods firm Common Prefix have published the first formal specification of the XRPL Payment Engine — the component that executes XRP transfers and multi-asset payments. The work documents existing payment logic as a canonical, human-readable specification and as a foundation for machine-verifiable, math-based models. Ripple says the move replaces the informal “code-as-truth” approach that relied on the C++ implementation (xrpld), reducing ambiguity in rule enforcement, path validation, trust lines, MPTs, order books, AMMs and edge cases. The project targets two outcomes: a clear spec for developers and auditors and a model that supports formal verification of safety properties. Ripple plans to begin formal verification of the Payment Engine and the Consensus Protocol in 2026, prioritizing liveness, safety and finality. The specification is hosted as work-in-progress on GitHub and aims to lower integration friction, improve auditability and enable consistent third-party implementations and tooling—benefits pitched toward institutional and regulated users. Community response was positive, focusing on infrastructure and long-term reliability rather than immediate market impact. Short-term price effects are likely limited; at press time XRP traded around $1.83. Primary keywords: XRPL, Payment Engine, formal specification, formal verification, XRP. Secondary keywords: xrpld, Consensus Protocol, MPTs, trust lines, AMMs, institutional adoption.

Bitwise Asset Management filed an S-1 with the SEC for a Bitwise Spot SUI ETF, formally beginning the ETF review process and lifting SUI prices intraday. The filing adds to competing spot SUI ETF applications from Canary Capital, 21Shares and Grayscale, increasing product competition and likely institutional interest in Sui (SUI). Recent product activity includes 21Shares’ 2x leveraged SUI ETF listing on Nasdaq and Bitwise adding SUI to its 10 Crypto Index ETF on the NYSE. Market context: SUI has traded roughly in the $1.47–$1.68 range, showing an ~11% weekly decline, ~14% month-to-date loss and over 44% drop in six months; technicals cited include RSI near 63 and Stochastic near 85, resistance at $1.81 and $2.02, and support at $1.39. The SEC typically issues initial comments within ~30 days and may complete review under Generic Listing Standards in ~75 days. Macro volatility (for example, a Bank of Japan rate hike) can produce short-term whipsawing despite positive product developments. Key takeaways for traders: the Bitwise S-1 is a bullish catalyst for SUI’s price discovery and institutional access, competing ETF applications should increase visibility and capital flows (and intraday volatility), and traders should watch SEC comment timelines, on‑chain/inflow metrics and macro rate news for short-term volatility signals.

Ethereum now has roughly 168 million non-empty wallets — about three times Bitcoin’s ~57.6 million — driven by DeFi, NFTs, dApps, Layer‑2 adoption and post-upgrade improvements (eg, Dencun). On-chain trackers (Santiment) recorded spikes in new ETH wallet creation in December, signaling continued user inflows despite sideways price action. Meanwhile Bitcoin shows accumulation: Glassnode reports exchange reserves falling from ~2.98M to ~2.94M BTC in recent weeks, indicating reduced immediate selling pressure and stronger holder conviction. The ETH/BTC pair attempted rallies in early December but failed to sustain gains; ETH has struggled to outperform BTC short‑term. Key metrics for traders: Ethereum wallets (non-empty and new addresses), ETH/BTC relative strength, Layer‑2 activity, upcoming Ethereum upgrades, and Bitcoin exchange reserves/flows. Primary keywords: Ethereum wallets, Bitcoin exchange supply, ETH/BTC, on-chain adoption. Traders should watch exchange flows and ETH active addresses — rising ETH adoption and Layer‑2 activity support longer-term ETH bullish case if capital follows, while continued BTC outflows may tighten supply and underpin BTC price stability or rallies in the near term.

A Brooklyn man has been federally charged for an alleged account takeover scheme that stole about $16 million from roughly 100 Coinbase users. Prosecutors say the suspect used credential theft and social-engineering techniques — including phishing, spoofed websites and possibly SIM swaps — to obtain login details and two-factor authentication codes, then moved assets to wallets he controlled. Authorities attribute losses to coordinated phishing and account takeover tactics rather than a Coinbase platform breach. Law enforcement recovered some funds and seized accounts tied to the scheme; criminal charges include wire fraud and identity theft. For traders, the case underscores persistent centralized exchange security risks: use unique passwords, hardware security keys or strong MFA, consider cold storage for large holdings, and maintain high vigilance against phishing links and social-engineering attacks. Primary keywords: Coinbase, account takeover, crypto theft, $16M, Coinbase users. Secondary/semantic keywords: credential theft, SIM swap, phishing, centralized exchange security, wallet seizures.

Binance Alpha has opened trading for TradeTide (TTD) as of December 20, according to official sources reported by COINOTAG. The mid-cap token is quoted at $0.0753, implying a circulating market capitalization of about $10.02 million based on published circulating supply. The Alpha listing brings early market access and increased liquidity on a major exchange, which can improve price discovery and widen investor access. The initial announcement provided limited operational details — traders should monitor Binance channels for information on deposit/withdrawal status, listed pairs, and any move to Binance Spot or Futures. Expect short-term spikes in volume and volatility around the listing; manage execution risk by monitoring order-book depth, spreads and slippage before placing large orders.

Fundstrat Global Advisors circulated an internal 2026 outlook warning of a “meaningful drawdown” in H1 2026, with downside targets of Bitcoin (BTC) $60,000–$65,000, Ether (ETH) $1,800–$2,000 and Solana (SOL) $50–$75. Attributed to Sean Farrell, head of digital asset strategy, the memo bases the scenario on technical analysis and historical cycle patterns and frames those levels as potential accumulation zones later in the year. The guidance, shared via screenshots on social media and not publicly released or independently verified, highlights regulatory and macroeconomic risks as drivers of near-term volatility. The internal bearish view contrasts with public bullish commentary from Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, who recently described ETH as undervalued and has a related vehicle, BitMine, disclosing substantial ETH holdings. For traders, the note identifies concrete short-term support targets that could act as buy-the-dip zones if market conditions stabilize, while Lee’s continued accumulation and bullish narrative may sustain longer-term conviction. Key trading implications: defined downside targets can set psychological support/resistance, may trigger risk-off positioning and short trades in the near term, and could create high-conviction entry points for swing and institutional buyers if liquidity and macro conditions improve later in 2026.

Teucrium CEO Sal Gilbertie told crypto commentator Zach Rector that clearer US regulation — notably legislation like the proposed Clarity Act — could materially change institutional treatment of XRP. He said regulatory certainty would shift institutional focus toward assets with real utility, positioning XRP alongside functional tokens while Bitcoin remains the store-of-value. Gilbertie highlighted early but meaningful demand for XRP-related products, calling current ETF inflows a nascent stage and ‘‘the tip of the iceberg,’’ and noted Teucrium’s XXRP ETF gathered sizable capital early on. He expects single-asset XRP ETFs and other XRP-focused products to draw substantially larger inflows once legal uncertainty clears and stressed first-mover advantages for ETF providers. The commentary emphasizes regulatory status and real-world use cases as core determinants of future allocations, while acknowledging community skepticism that regulation alone guarantees sustained price gains given XRP’s long trading history and prior ceilings. This development is relevant for traders because a law like the Clarity Act could accelerate institutional flows, increase liquidity, and change allocation patterns — potentially supporting bullish pressure on XRP over the medium to long term, though short-term volatility and profit-taking remain possible. (Not financial advice.)

Prominent Bitcoin figures are clashing over quantum-computing threats and how publicly to handle them. Nic Carter disclosed Castle Island Ventures’ investment in Project Eleven, a startup building quantum-resistant key and signature protections, and warned that accelerating government initiatives and venture funding could make attacks feasible within a few years (estimates cited range from 2–9 years). Carter said the industry should be "quantum pilled" and proactive to avoid “harvest now, decrypt later” risks. By contrast, Blockstream CEO Adam Back urged restraint, arguing that quantum attacks remain years or decades away, that public amplification risks unsettling markets, and that developers are quietly researching mitigations. Other voices (including Charles Edwards and Kevin O’Leary) gave differing timelines and emphasis. The debate highlights that: (1) investors are already funding post-quantum projects; (2) timelines vary widely, so immediate market disruption is limited but vigilance is warranted; (3) technical proposals for post-quantum signatures and migration paths (e.g., Lamport-style approaches and NIST-guided transitions) are under discussion and could shift developer priorities and upgrade roadmaps over the medium to long term. For traders: monitor funding and developer signals around post-quantum work, watch for any formal Bitcoin policy or BIP proposals, and be prepared for volatility if public messaging or technical proposals accelerate.

Worldcoin (WLD) combines biometric identity verification via the Orb, a native token and wallet to build a global digital identity and financial network. Both articles review Worldcoin’s value proposition, volatility history and the primary drivers of WLD price: Orb verifications (user adoption), regulatory clarity, partnerships and ecosystem growth, technical execution, and competition. Short-term (2025) scenarios range from conservative $3.50–$5.00 to optimistic $7.50–$10.00 depending on adoption and regulation. Mid-term forecasts broaden to roughly $8–$20 by 2026–2027 if Orb coverage expands, integrations with financial services occur and enterprise usage grows. Long-term (2030) outcomes remain speculative: a bullish $12–$15 (or higher) requires widespread global verification and favorable regulation; a base case near $8–$10 assumes hundreds of millions verified; a bearish $3–$5 reflects privacy, regulatory setbacks or security incidents. Key risks are biometric privacy backlash, regulatory hurdles across jurisdictions, potential security breaches, centralization concerns and broader crypto market volatility. Traders are advised to treat WLD as high-risk/high-reward: diversify positions, use a long-term horizon, monitor adoption metrics (Orb verifications, World ID users), track regulatory developments and partnerships, and apply strict risk management. The consensus view across both pieces is that a $10 level by 2030 is possible but conditional on rapid adoption and favorable regulation. (Main keywords: Worldcoin, WLD, World ID, Orb verifications, price prediction.)

FleetMining, a cloud-hashrate provider, is targeting XRP holders by allowing direct XRP deposits to buy hashrate contracts that mine proof-of-work blockchains (notably BTC, ETC and DOGE). The platform markets low technical barriers, multi-region data centres, a stated green-energy transition, real-time daily earnings and 24/7 support. New accounts receive a $15–$100 welcome bonus to trial starter plans. Example tiers cited: $15 1-day trial (~$0.6 payout), $100 2-day (~$106 total), $1,200 10-day (~$1,362), $6,000 20-day (~$7,920) and $30,000 45-day (~$54,300). Earnings are claimed to be settled daily; principal is returned at contract end and balances above $100 are withdrawable. The service converts XRP into mining power so XRP holders can earn mining returns without selling XRP or running hardware. The coverage notes the announcement reads like a press release and urges readers to perform independent due diligence. Key keywords: XRP, cloud mining, hashrate, BTC mining, asset diversification.

Reports of a renewed Bitcoin mining crackdown in China’s Xinjiang briefly spooked markets after BTC hashrate fell ~8%. Social posts claimed hundreds of thousands of miners were shut down, implying a sustained, region-wide enforcement. Pool-level telemetry, however, shows the bulk of the temporary hashrate decline came from North American pools (notably Foundry USA) while China-linked pools (Antpool, F2Pool, etc.) together dropped roughly 100 EH/s. Major pools recovered to near pre-dip levels within days, and the apparent net loss was far smaller than early estimates. The evidence points to short power curtailments or temporary shutdowns — possibly inspections — rather than a prolonged nationwide Xinjiang ban. For traders: verify pool and hashrate metrics before reacting to headlines; the event was likely FUD-driven and caused only a brief reduction in network security and block production, reducing the probability of sustained China-driven disruption to Bitcoin mining.

Bitwise has filed an S-1 to launch a spot SUI ETF that would hold actual SUI tokens and integrate staking rewards, marking a step toward institutional adoption of SUI. The filing arrives while SUI trades inside a descending wedge near $1.32–$1.38 support, a compressed technical range that has been absorbing sell pressure since December. Derivatives metrics show short liquidations of roughly $165.9K versus $132.6K in long liquidations, and open interest rose about 1.86% to $658.5M, signaling fresh leveraged positioning during the compression. Binance top-trader data show a 64% long bias (1.78 L/S), indicating experienced traders are skewed long. Analysts read these signs as weakening downside momentum and increasing capital inflows at support; a confirmed breakout above $1.72 could trigger an upside volatility expansion toward $2.18, while failure to break may keep SUI range-bound between roughly $1.18 and $2.18. Traders should monitor SEC approval progress, open interest, liquidation flows and price confirmation above $1.72 for possible entries. Primary keywords: SUI, spot SUI ETF, Bitwise, open interest, short liquidations.

A long-dormant Ethereum ICO wallet (0xbDb6) moved its entire holding of 2,000 ETH — roughly $5.96 million at reporting — to a new address after more than a decade of inactivity. The wallet’s original ICO investment was about $620, implying an on-chain return near 9,616x. On-chain analytics (flagged by Lookonchain/LookIntoChain) noted the transfer but provided no immediate details about the recipient, intent to sell, or links to known entities. This activity constitutes a renewed on-chain liquidity event that can affect market microstructure, including short-term liquidity provision and price discovery. Traders should monitor the destination address for subsequent distribution, concentrated selling, or gradual reallocation. Key data: 2,000 ETH moved; estimated value ~$5.96M; original ICO cost ~$620; implied ROI ~9,616x. Primary keywords: Ethereum, ETH, ICO wallet, dormant wallet, on-chain transfer, liquidity event.

A solo Bitcoin miner rented short-term hashpower on NiceHash and mined block 928,351 on Dec 18, 2025, capturing the full block subsidy plus transaction fees worth about $271,000. Reportedly the miner paid roughly $86 for the rented hashrate. The event is notable because solo mining with rented hashpower has an extremely low probability of success given current network difficulty and the dominance of large pools and industrial miners; most miners join pools to smooth revenue. Bitcoin’s protocol still allows any compliant participant to find a block, and marketplaces like NiceHash connect short-term hashpower buyers and sellers, enabling occasional one-off wins. The December case follows a similar November instance where a solo miner with about 6 TH/s mined a block valued at roughly 3.146 BTC plus fees (~$265,000). For traders, the story is primarily a reminder of Bitcoin’s decentralised protocol mechanics rather than a structural change to mining economics. The direct market implications are limited: the reward payout is immaterial relative to Bitcoin’s market cap and supply schedule, though such headlines can briefly draw retail attention. Key SEO keywords: Bitcoin, solo mining, NiceHash, hashpower rental, block reward, mining pools, BTC.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) shows signs of stabilization after recent panic selling: on‑chain liquidity and trading volumes remain intact and price action is compressing around a local floor rather than accelerating lower. Traders are reallocating capital toward early‑stage DeFi projects with asymmetric upside. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is the most prominent example cited — its presale is in Phase 6 at $0.035 and reportedly ~98% sold, having raised roughly $19.5 million with about 18.5k holders. Phase 7 is expected after sell‑out, at $0.04, with promoters citing a projected launch price of $0.06 (implying large percentage gains from earliest presale pricing). Mutuum’s roadmap targets a V1 protocol launch on Sepolia testnet in Q4 2025 covering liquidity pools, mtTokens, debt tokens, a liquidator bot and initial assets like ETH and USDT. The project highlights an independent Halborn security audit and code lock, and uses community incentives (daily top‑50 leaderboard, $500 daily MUTM awards, a $100k giveaway) to drive presale momentum. Key trading takeaways for crypto traders: presale liquidity, tokenomics, audit status and phase‑based price increases are critical risk factors; the $0.035 window is time‑sensitive while the presale remains near sell‑out. This is promotional material—perform due diligence and consider the elevated short‑term volatility and smart‑contract risks before participating.

TRON DAO has launched a LayerZero-powered bridge that allows TRX to be bridged natively to Coinbase’s Base Layer 2, enabling TRX to appear as a native asset on Base decentralized exchanges such as Aerodrome. The integration aims to improve interoperability, reduce transfer friction, and attract Base users and developers — potentially opening new DeFi and liquidity routes for TRX. Early market response is muted: TRX traded around $0.28 with resistance near $0.29–$0.305, and momentum indicators (Chaikin Money Flow ≈ -0.12, RSI in oversold/neutral range) show weak capital inflows. Analysts stress that the announcement alone is unlikely to move price materially; meaningful impact depends on measurable outcomes — actual TRX bridged to Base, the creation and size of TRX pools on Base DEXs (e.g., Aerodrome), and sustained trading volumes from Base users. Traders should monitor bridge inflows, DEX pool liquidity on Base, on-chain dashboards (Dune, TradingView) and short-term technical levels (clean breakout above $0.305) for signs that Base-driven liquidity is being priced in. In past L2 integrations, visibility gains translated to moderate price appreciation only when volume and liquidity followed; absent that, TRX may remain range-bound.

Galaxy Research projects that dollar-pegged stablecoin onchain transfer volume could exceed US ACH (Automated Clearing House) volume by 2026. Analysts cite a 30–40% compound annual growth rate in stablecoin supply, onchain dollar transfer volumes already matching or exceeding some major card networks, and growing institutional and corporate adoption as drivers. Examples of new entrants and use cases include Western Union’s planned US Dollar Payment Token on Solana, Sony Bank’s proposed stablecoin for its US ecosystem (targeted 2026), and SoFi’s SoFiUSD on Ethereum. The stablecoin market cap is about $309 billion (DefiLlama), dominated by USDT and USDC. Expected regulatory clarity — notably frameworks such as the GENIUS Act and proposed bank-issued stablecoin rules — is cited as a key accelerator for mainstream payments, settlements and enterprise integration. Galaxy flags broader crypto momentum, offering a bullish multi-year outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) — a possible rise to $250,000 by end-2027 — while warning that 2026 could be “too chaotic to predict” for near-term price forecasts. For traders: anticipate increasing onchain dollar liquidity and transaction flow, potential consolidation around a few dominant stablecoins, faster adoption in remittances and settlement rails, and elevated stablecoin-related counterparty and regulatory risks that could alter market access and liquidity quickly.