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Ethereum (ETH) traded sideways on December 27, holding around $2,928 with a 24‑hour change of +0.63%. On the hourly chart ETH sits mid‑channel between support at $2,921 and resistance at $2,938, while higher timeframes show a similar neutral bias. Trading volume is low, indicating limited buyer or seller conviction. Analysts expect continued consolidation around the current price and see little likelihood of sharp moves through the end of the week and into the midterm unless momentum or volume picks up. Primary keywords: Ethereum, ETH price, crypto price analysis. Secondary keywords: consolidation, trading volume, support and resistance.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson forecasts Bitcoin (BTC) could climb to $250,000 by the end of 2026, attributing the projection to BTC’s fixed 21 million supply and accelerating institutional, corporate and sovereign adoption. He cites ETF inflows from asset managers (BlackRock, Fidelity), growing TradFi integration (Morgan Stanley advisory access, JPMorgan/Goldman involvement), corporate treasury allocations, and potential retirement-fund small allocations (0.2%–1%) as sustained sources of demand. On-chain signals underpinning his view include exchange reserves at multi-year lows, expanding HODL waves, and DeFi yield products that let holders earn without selling — all tightening available supply. Hoskinson also frames recent price weakness as macro-driven (tariffs, policy uncertainty) and expects easing policy risks and reduced trade tensions to rotate capital into crypto over the next two quarters. Traders should monitor ETF flows, exchange reserve levels, HODL metrics, halving-related issuance shifts and institutional allocation news as near-term catalysts that could drive a steady, institution-led bull run toward the $250K scenario. Risks remain: macro volatility, regulatory moves, and the timing/scale of institutional inflows could delay or dilute the thesis.

Cardano (ADA) traded around $0.3569 on Dec. 27 as markets experienced a weekend correction. Hourly charts show local resistance near $0.3590; if bulls hold that level and the daily candle closes close to it, ADA could push to the $0.36 zone and potentially $0.37 by week’s end. Mid‑term indicators show no reversal signals, but the weekly close is pivotal: a close far from the formed support at $0.3466 raises the probability of a rebound toward $0.38–$0.40. Key technical levels: immediate resistance $0.3590, near‑term target $0.36–$0.37, support $0.3466, medium‑term upside $0.38–$0.40. Traders should monitor candle closures on daily and weekly timeframes and volume to confirm continuation or reversal.

Jesse Knutson, head of operations at Bitfinex, predicts tokenized real-world assets (RWA) will expand significantly in 2026, led by adoption in emerging market economies. Knutson argues that developing markets—hindered by legacy financial infrastructure—will embrace onchain capital formation, stablecoin settlement and asset fractionalization faster than developed markets. He notes that fixed-income tokenization (US Treasuries, money market funds) is currently most popular in developed economies, while real estate and commodities lead in developing markets. Bitfinex projects the tokenized RWA market could reach several trillion dollars over the next decade, contingent on major issuers moving from pilots to commercial products. Key challenges remain: legal enforceability of onchain contracts, liquidity and settlement without slippage, investor protections, and interoperability across blockchains and token standards. Overcoming these issues is essential for RWAs to be widely used as collateral in DeFi and to achieve mass adoption.

Midnight (NIGHT), a Cardano‑native privacy token, initially recorded an extraordinary surge in liquidity — briefly spiking to roughly $9 billion in 24‑hour trading volume after launch and entering top‑five volume rankings. Major exchanges (Binance, Bybit, Kraken and others) quickly listed NIGHT pairs, fueling heavy spot activity. In the days following the spike the token’s price rose to a six‑day high near $0.1198 before retracing to $0.07 and then stabilising. By the latest report 24‑hour volume had fallen about 45% to roughly $110.9 million while price held near $0.084 (up ~6.4% on the day, down ~15% week‑over‑week). Market capitalisation is near $1.4 billion, placing NIGHT close to the top 50 by market value; CoinGecko flagged it as a top trending asset. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson publicly praised Midnight and forecasts material DeFi integrations that could boost usage and TVL. Analysts attribute the sharp volume decline mainly to holiday thin liquidity and subdued market activity since October rather than waning project interest. For traders, the episode indicates very high short‑term liquidity and volatility for NIGHT immediately after listings, followed by a rapid normalization of volume — signalling opportunities for intraday liquidity plays but also elevated risk from fast moves, exchange delistings/re‑listings dynamics, and low off‑cycle liquidity.

Finance expert Stern Drew argues that claims XRP cannot exceed $10,000 misunderstand the token’s purpose. XRP is positioned as an institutional settlement layer and liquidity rail—not a retail trading asset—supporting Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) for cross-border payments. ODL and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) offer near-instant settlement, low fees, and high throughput, enabling institutions to move large volumes of value across corridors that can exceed Bitcoin’s annual settlement in a single day. Drew says valuing XRP by retail-market norms misses the operational math of high-volume settlement: higher unit prices can improve liquidity efficiency for institutions and change supply-demand dynamics as more XRP is locked or deployed for cross-border flows. The piece frames potential XRP valuation as tied to utility in global payments rather than retail speculation. Disclaimer: this is informational and not financial advice.

In 2025 governments moved from watching crypto to integrating Bitcoin and digital assets into state policy. Key actions included the U.S. creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and stopping automatic sales of seized BTC, signaling Bitcoin’s inclusion in federal balance-sheet planning. The UAE implemented comprehensive crypto rules (Dubai VARA, Abu Dhabi ADGM), attracting exchanges and custodians. El Salvador ended Bitcoin’s legal-tender requirement after IMF talks but retained and increased its BTC holdings to ~7,500 BTC following a recent ~$100m purchase. Pakistan allocated 2,000 MW of surplus power for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers and entered talks with Binance on a possible $2bn investment, framing mining as industrial use of unused electricity. The Czech National Bank ran a small BTC pilot and disclosed an $18m stake in Coinbase shares. Brazil focused on regulatory structure, introducing licensing for crypto firms and bringing stablecoin flows under FX oversight. Collectively, these actions reflect a shift from retail hype to policy execution: some states tightened controls, others committed capital or tied crypto to energy and financial strategies. For traders, primary takeaways are increased institutional and sovereign demand for BTC, clearer regulatory hubs (UAE, Brazil), and new supply-side influences from nation-backed mining initiatives that may affect market liquidity and volatility.

Lighter announced a token generation event (TGE) and a user airdrop for its native $LIT token to occur before the end of 2025. The team confirmed 25% of total supply (250 million LIT) is allocated to the airdrop, which will be distributed directly to users’ Lighter wallets with no vesting and no claim process. Fifty percent of the supply is earmarked for the community overall; detailed tokenomics will be released gradually. Lighter says the token will launch on its own exchange first, with no paid CEX listings planned, though Coinbase and Bybit have included $LIT on their roadmaps. Hyperliquid has already listed a pre-market perpetual contract LIT-USDC (up to 3x). Lighter transferred the 250 million tokens ahead of the TGE and sent an allocation form allowing eligible users to direct airdrop portions to up to four wallets. The company reiterated plans to remain a low-cost trading venue, generate revenue via premium accounts and liquidations, and focus on products like options, tokenized stocks and RWAs. It will not build an L1 but plans a zkEVM sidecar for H1 2026 to enable DeFi composability. For traders: immediate impacts include speculative pre-listing exposure (e.g., Hyperliquid perpetuals), potential short-term volatility around the TGE and post-airdrop selling pressure, and longer-term price drivers tied to liquidity, exchange listings, tokenomics clarity and adoption of Lighter’s products.

Ethereum commands a dominant 68% share of total value locked (TVL) in DeFi in 2025, rising above 70% if Layer 2 networks (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base) are excluded, according to DeFiLlama. Institutional staking activity is notable: Bitmine staked 74,880 ETH (~$219M), while SharpLink Gaming redeemed 35,627 ETH, highlighting rotation within large holders. On-chain fundamentals remain strong, but price action is increasingly driven by derivatives: Binance reported roughly $6.7 trillion in ETH futures volume in 2025, with CryptoQuant showing futures flows near $5 for every $1 in spot trading. Analysts warn that this leverage amplifies volatility and decouples prices from spot metrics such as TVL and staking inflows. Key takeaways for traders: monitor on-chain metrics (TVL, staking flows) for structural strength, but give priority to derivatives metrics — open interest, futures volumes, funding rates — to time entries and manage risk. The juxtaposition of robust DeFi dominance and record futures leverage suggests sustained long-term network strength for ETH, while short-term price swings remain elevated due to leveraged futures positions.

Bitcoin whale deposits to Binance dropped roughly 50%, falling from about $7.9 billion to $3.9 billion, signaling reduced immediate sell pressure on BTC. Whales—addresses holding large BTC balances—typically move coins to exchanges before selling; a marked decline in exchange inflows suggests holders are pausing liquidations. On-chain trackers such as CryptoBusy reported the change, which coincides with recent market stabilization after volatile moves (noted range references: prior peaks near $120,000 and pullbacks toward $75,000 cited in the piece). The report highlights an active trader (0x94d3) who sold 255 BTC (~$21.77M) and profited $3.85M by shorting BTC, ETH and SOL, with about $1.77M in unrealized gains remaining, illustrating how traders exploit volatility. Macro context: silver reportedly outperformed BTC by ~190% over four months per Daan Crypto Trades, while gold showed parabolic gains noted by analyst Niels — trends that could shift risk appetite and capital flows between crypto and precious metals. Implications for traders: lower whale inflows to exchanges reduce immediate liquidation risk and can support short-term price stability or accumulation opportunities, but strong precious-metal moves warrant caution and diversification. Key keywords: Bitcoin whale deposits, Binance inflows, on-chain flows, BTC sell pressure, whale activity, exchange deposits.

Bit.com announced a phased shutdown running from December 27, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and urged users to withdraw assets or migrate balances to partner Matrixport. The three-phase plan: Phase 1 (from Dec 27) halts new registrations and keeps normal withdrawals and spot trading; Phase 2 restricts services and closes spot trading on Jan 31, 2026 while contract trading is limited to closing positions only; Phase 3 completes migrations with a backup withdrawal station and final deadline of Mar 31, 2026. Users may convert holdings to USDT or withdraw directly. Cloud-mining refunds and settlement of financial products are scheduled (cloud mining ends Jan 25; financial products settle by Jan 30). Bit.com says withdrawal processing remains 0.5–24 hours and promises traceable transfers for most assets, while warning users about potential scams and urging use of the official app/site. Traders should close leveraged positions before contract restrictions and prioritize moving assets before the Jan 31 spot-trading cutoff or the March 31 final withdrawal deadline.

Rumors circulated on social media that BlackRock could file for a spot XRP ETF in 2026, driven by a viral post juxtaposing BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s guarded comments on crypto ETFs with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s optimism about expanded ETF products. There is no official confirmation from BlackRock. The report emphasizes that institutional interest in XRP has grown after Ripple’s 2025 settlement with the U.S. SEC, which clarified that XRP is not a security in secondary market transactions. Other asset managers — including Grayscale, VanEck, and Franklin Templeton — have already filed or explored XRP ETFs, signaling real institutional demand. Traders are warned to treat the BlackRock report as unverified rumor: while such news can shift sentiment and increase trading volume, concrete market-moving events will depend on formal filings and regulatory approvals. Primary keywords: BlackRock, XRP ETF, spot XRP ETF. Secondary/semantic keywords: Ripple, Larry Fink, Brad Garlinghouse, SEC settlement, institutional flows, ETF filings.

Bitcoin whales — addresses holding 1,000+ BTC — reactivated in 2025, moving billions of BTC in three main selling waves after prices crossed key milestones. Blockchain analytics from CryptoQuant and market observers identify waves at end-2024/early-2025 (post-$100k breakout), July 2025 (near $108k) and November 2025 (an 80,000 BTC transfer from a 14-year dormant wallet). One Satoshi-era sale of ~80,000 BTC (~$9 billion at $108k) was brokered with Galaxy Digital and reportedly absorbed by institutional treasuries such as Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). ETF inflows and corporate buying helped offset sell pressure, supporting prices during the first two waves and muting larger crashes despite a subsequent pullback from a $126k peak to about $86k by mid-December. Key figures cited include CryptoQuant analysts J.A. Maartun and CEO Ki Young Ju, and Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz. Traders should note: (1) large, long-dormant whale moves can trigger volatility but may be neutralised if institutions and ETFs provide strong bid; (2) monitoring ETF flows, corporate treasury purchases and on-chain large transfers is critical for gauging near-term liquidity and supply absorption; (3) redistribution from retail/whales to institutions may alter traditional cycle signals and affect future upside potential in 2026.

Bitmine, the largest known Ethereum treasury holder, has deposited 74,880 ETH (about $219 million at the time) into Ethereum’s staking contract — its first direct staking move. On-chain data from Arkham identified transfers into a BatchDeposit contract. Bitmine currently holds roughly 4.066 million ETH (~3.37% of total supply). At prevailing staking rates (~3.12% APY), full staking of its holdings would generate roughly 126,800 ETH annually (~$371 million). The current deposit is a small-scale test of validator infrastructure and operational readiness, suggesting the firm is preparing for larger-scale staking to generate recurring yield and offset treasury volatility. Market observers view the move as a vote of confidence in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake security model and tooling; it may encourage other large holders to stake, potentially increasing network validator participation and supporting long-term network stability.

Altcoins are losing momentum as the Altcoin Season Index fell to 15, its lowest level in 2025, reflecting broad market weakness. CoinMarketCap data show most altcoins posted losses over the past 90 days; only a handful — notably privacy-focused projects — produced gains. Standouts included Pippin (huge quarterly gains) and privacy coins such as Zcash, Dash, Monero and Merlin Chain. Many other tokens, including DoubleZero, Story, MYX Finance, Immutable and Pudgy Penguins, plunged more than 60%. Market sentiment has shifted toward “fear” (Crypto Fear & Greed Index ~25) and futures open interest has fallen after a large liquidation event on October 10 that erased about $20 billion and forced roughly 1.6 million liquidations. Technicals for the aggregated altcoin market (ex-BTC/ETH) are bearish: market cap dropped from $1.19T in October to $825B, forming a double-top around $1.16T with a neckline at $658B. Price sits below the 50- and 200-day EMAs, with RSI and MACD trending lower. Analysts warn of a potential test of $739B (50% Fibonacci retracement) and, if broken, a slide toward $658B. The article notes the contrasting influence of US spot Ethereum ETF interest but concludes current indicators favor further altcoin downside. (Disclaimer: not investment advice.)

Ethereum (ETH) shows a divergence between on-chain fundamentals and short-term price action. The mainnet controls roughly 68% of total DeFi TVL (rising above 70% when excluding L2 competition such as Arbitrum, Optimism and Base), underscoring continued capital concentration on Ethereum. Institutional moves — e.g., Bitmine staking 74,880 ETH (~$219m) and SharpLink Gaming redeeming 35,627 ETH — indicate growing tactical, large-account activity. Despite robust fundamentals, ETH price behavior in 2025 was heavily influenced by derivatives: record futures volumes (Binance ~ $6.7 trillion in ETH futures) and an estimated ~$5 of futures exposure for every $1 in spot ETH (per analyst Darkfrost). That high leverage helps explain chaotic, amplified price swings even as network usage and TVL remain strong. For traders, the takeaway is that on-chain strength supports longer-term ETH fundamentals, while elevated futures leverage increases short-term volatility and tail-risk.

Bitcoin whales resumed heavy activity in 2025, moving billions of dollars worth of BTC between wallets and exchanges. On-chain data shows large transfers from long-dormant addresses and repeated withdrawals from custodial platforms into private wallets and vice versa. Analysts link the flows to profit-taking after recent BTC price gains, rebalancing by institutions preparing for regulatory or tax events, and strategic positioning ahead of macro catalysts. Notable signals include spikes in large wallet transfers, increased exchange deposit and withdrawal volatility, and clustering of movements near recent price highs. Traders should note heightened liquidity shifts, which can widen order-book depth and increase short-term volatility. Key metrics to watch: large transaction counts, exchange net flows, and UTXO age distribution. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, BTC, bitcoin whales, on-chain transfers. Secondary keywords and semantic terms included naturally: large transfers, exchange flows, custodial withdrawals, institutional rebalancing, price volatility, liquidity. The main keyword "Bitcoin" appears multiple times to aid discoverability and relevance for crypto traders.

Bitcoin remains range-bound after a recent selloff, trading inside a corrective structure between a demand zone at $82K–$80K and resistance near $95K–$96K. Daily charts show a descending structure with lower highs and persistent sell-side control; the bias stays neutral-to-bearish while BTC stays below $95K. On the 4-hour timeframe, price is compressing under short-term resistance and a rising wedge, with active supply capping rallies and demand absorbing selling around $85K–$86K. A breakdown would target the $82K demand area; a clean reclaim above short-term resistance would be required to flip intraday bias bullish. Futures order-size data shows increased retail participation and reduced whale activity, indicating weaker institutional support and higher vulnerability to volatility. Overall, absent renewed large-order (whale) flows or a decisive breakout above $95K, expect continued choppy, liquidity-driven trading or gradual downside. Keywords: Bitcoin, BTC price, $82K demand zone, resistance $95K, futures order size, retail vs whale.

Ethereum (ETH) is trading sideways just under the psychological $3,000 level after multiple failed breakout attempts. Daily technicals show ETH consolidating between $2,700 support and $3,300 resistance, with the 100- and 200-day EMAs forming a bearish crossover above $3,300 and RSI below the midpoint — indicating weak bullish momentum. A decisive close below $2,700 would likely target the $2,200 macro demand zone, while reclaiming $3,300 could open upside toward $3,700. On-chain data show long-term exchange reserves have trended down (accumulation), but a recent uptick in reserves may signal renewed sell-side positioning. If reserve builds coincide with price rejection at $3,000–$3,300 and rising open interest, short-term downside risk increases. Key takeaways for traders: treat the $3,000–$3,300 band as critical supply; favor range-bound strategies until a clear breakout; watch exchange reserves, open interest and EMA behavior for confirmation of a directional move.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is on track to finish 2025 with heavy losses after a sustained period of price declines. Crypto analytics data shows SHIB has fallen roughly 65.8% year-to-date, erasing gains from earlier months and recording losses in nine of 12 months in 2025. Key recent moves: SHIB traded near $0.00000722, down 0.13% in 24 hours, down 3.32% over the past week and down 15.5% over the past month. Longer-term drops include 38.9% over three months, 37.5% over six months and about 66.6% over the past year. Quarterly performance in 2025: Q1 -41.4%, Q2 -7.86%, Q3 +3.49% recovery, Q4 sharp -38.9%. Despite a 104.2% gain in 2024, weak investor interest and repeated monthly negative returns—most severely in February, October, November and December—have left SHIB unlikely to close the year with net gains. Traders should note the intensified bearish momentum, high monthly frequency of losses, and low price level when sizing positions or setting risk limits.

2025 was a pivotal year for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Bitcoin experienced a volatile year — a sharp early‑year drop, a mid‑year recovery fueled by strong spot ETF inflows (notably BlackRock’s IBIT) and institutional demand, followed by a Q4 pullback that left BTC below its October peak. ETFs accumulated sizeable assets, supporting long-term holders despite price weakness. Ethereum’s price pattern broadly mirrored Bitcoin but with weaker conviction: two major network upgrades (Pectra in May and Fusaka in December), rising Layer‑2 activity, increased staking clarity and growth in tokenized funds and stablecoins improved network capacity and utility even as ETH’s price lagged. Precious metals and equities outperformed crypto in 2025, with gold and silver rising sharply and major indices posting gains — a backdrop of reduced risk appetite and liquidity pressures that weighed on crypto. Outlook for 2026 is mixed but constructive: analysts point to structural supports for BTC (lower post‑halving supply, ETF demand, clearer U.S. regulation) and to ETH’s growing on‑chain usage as the primary driver of future value. For traders, the main takeaways are: ETF flows remain a critical liquidity and demand factor for BTC; ETH’s price sensitivity to broader risk sentiment persists despite improving fundamentals; expect volatility in the short term with potential for rapid moves when liquidity returns; longer‑term trajectories depend on institutional adoption and on‑chain usage gains.

X Finance Bull argues XRP’s recent price weakness stems from macro-driven risk-off conditions rather than a loss of fundamentals or institutional conviction. Despite the pullback, XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reportedly became the fastest altcoin ETFs to reach $1 billion AUM, with roughly $666 million absorbed in November and about $470 million in December and more than 30 consecutive days of net inflows — contrasting with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs that saw net outflows. Additionally, an estimated 686–740 million XRP are currently locked, tightening effective supply. The pundit highlights XRP’s institutional utility — compliance-ready settlement, deep on-chain liquidity and fast finality — and suggests ongoing quiet accumulation by long-term investors. The article frames the price decline as a market-wide liquidity and sentiment issue, not a sign that institutions are abandoning XRP. Disclaimer: not financial advice.

Edoardo Farina, founder of Alpha Lions Academy, urged crypto investors to hold a minimum of 1,000 XRP as a ‘non-negotiable’ baseline for long-term financial positioning. Farina argued that at current prices (near $2), 1,000 XRP (~$2,000) provides meaningful upside and flexibility to take partial profits while retaining exposure to future gains. Community wallet distribution data cited in the discussion shows more than 7.44 million XRP wallets, with only a small percentage holding over 1,000 XRP; wallets holding 500–1,000 XRP number 256,435, while over 6 million hold 500 XRP or fewer, reinforcing a perceived scarcity narrative. Proponents point to long-term price scenarios—$10–$20 (valuing 1,000 XRP at $10k–$20k) and even triple-digit targets—as justification for accumulating this threshold. Critics warn such price outcomes are speculative and dependent on broad adoption; they urge caution and note nearer-term profit-taking is plausible. The piece frames Farina’s view as a conviction-based strategic bet rather than financial advice. Primary keywords: XRP, 1,000 XRP, Edoardo Farina, Alpha Lions, XRP wallet distribution.

Michael Saylor predicts 2026 will be a pivotal year for Bitcoin adoption as major U.S. banks begin buying Bitcoin, offering custody services and issuing credit backed by BTC. He says growing regulatory clarity and institutional demand will prompt banks such as JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs — with Citibank and Charles Schwab expected to follow — to provide Bitcoin-backed loans and custody by mid-2026. Saylor forecasts this institutional entry could drive Bitcoin’s price toward $143,000–$170,000. Use of Bitcoin as collateral would let investors access liquidity without selling holdings, increase Bitcoin’s utility, and enhance mainstream legitimacy. The report links these developments to reduced volatility and migration of capital from traditional stores of value like gold into Bitcoin.

Bitmine Technologies deposited 74,880 ETH (≈$219 million) into Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake protocol on December 27 as its first staking deployment. The company holds roughly 4.066 million ETH (~$11.9 billion) and is testing staking infrastructure before potentially staking more of its treasury. At an estimated 3.12% annual yield, full staking of Bitmine’s treasury would produce about 126,800 ETH per year (≈$371 million at current prices). Staked ETH can be withdrawn but subject to network queue times, making staking less suitable for assets needing rapid liquidation. Bitmine’s move signals a shift toward yield generation and long-term holding rather than active trading. Separately, Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee told CNBC he expects Ethereum could reach $7,000–$9,000 in early 2026 — driven by tokenization and institutional adoption — and suggested a long-term upside to $20,000. Key keywords: Bitmine, ETH staking, Ethereum PoS, staking yield, Tom Lee price target.

Three major crypto events in January 2026 could drive significant market moves. First, spot Bitcoin ETFs are scheduled to begin trading on major U.S. exchanges, potentially unlocking large institutional inflows and increasing BTC liquidity and volatility. Second, Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade — featuring proto-danksharding — is set to improve Layer 2 scalability and lower transaction costs, benefiting rollups such as Optimism and Arbitrum and potentially supporting ETH price appreciation. Third, anticipated guidance or decisions from U.S. regulators (SEC and CFTC) on staking, stablecoins and exchange compliance may alter market structure and risk perceptions. Traders should expect short-term volatility around ETF listings and the Dencun activation, and heightened event risk from regulatory announcements. Key keywords: Bitcoin ETF, BTC, Ethereum Dencun, ETH, proto-danksharding, Layer 2, SEC, CFTC, regulation. Actionable takeaways: set alerts around ETF listing times and Dencun block/activation windows; size positions for higher intraday volatility; monitor custody and liquidity flows for BTC; watch gas and L2 metrics for early ETH/Dencun signals; and track regulatory releases for potential market-wide sentiment shifts.

DeBot has issued an urgent advisory asking users with at-risk or compromised addresses to immediately transfer balances to a secure wallet via its asset management page. The guidance instructs users to press the Transfer button and verify the secure wallet address provided by DeBot to limit exposure amid heightened market volatility. The update follows reports of private keys stolen from risk wallets and asset drains totalling about $255K. DeBot says affected users will receive support and compensation after an ongoing assessment. The advisory frames the action as a short-term protective measure to secure funds while investigations and remediation proceed.

DeBot-related risk wallets suffered a private key compromise that allowed attackers to drain about $255,000 in assets, according to on-chain investigators. SlowMist founder Wu Xie is conducting follow-up on-chain analysis and tracking addresses linked to the incident. Investigators report ongoing draining activity as attackers move funds; affected wallets were previously flagged as high-risk by DeBot. Users with funds in those at-risk wallets are urged to transfer assets immediately. Industry participants recommend heightened on-chain monitoring and stronger security protocols. Key terms: DeBot, private key theft, wallet compromise, on-chain analysis, asset drain.

Ethereum (ETH) is at risk of recording one of its most bearish yearly performances if December closes in the red. ETH is trading around $2,929, down about 13.92% over the past 12 months. Analyst Ted Pillows warned that a negative December would mark the ninth losing month for ETH in 2025 — a pattern only seen during the 2018 bear market — and would mean ETH underperformed for three quarters of the year. Trading volume has fallen roughly 27.6% to $12.19 billion, reflecting cautious market participation. Contributing to negative sentiment, a wallet linked to long-dormant investor Erik Voorhees reportedly sold $13.42 million in ETH, and Samson Mow’s JAN3 liquidated Bitmine’s ETH holdings as the firm shifts focus to Bitcoin. Despite the weak close to 2025, some community members expect a bullish rebound in 2026. Key data points: current price ~$2,929; 24h range ~$2,895–$2,984; 24h change -1.13%; 27.6% drop in volume to $12.19B; less than 96 hours left in December to avert the historical downside.