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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.

Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) slipped amid thin year‑end liquidity and weak large‑cap crypto action, with moves driven by technical selling rather than fresh fundamental news. DOGE traded around $0.123, facing a supply zone at $0.1260–$0.1264 and a demand shelf at $0.1208–$0.1220; a sustained break below $0.122 would likely trigger deeper losses toward roughly $0.1250 or lower. Volume on DOGE ran about 11–53% above recent averages across reports, with high‑volume rejections on rebounds indicating active seller distribution. SHIB fell to roughly $0.000007165 after breaching a $0.00000717–$0.00000718 floor; near supports lie at $0.000007145 and $0.00000707, and resistance around $0.00000722–$0.00000725. Ether (ETH) underperformance was cited as a proxy for weaker altcoin risk appetite, and broader crypto benchmarks remained relatively stable — pointing to a rotation away from high‑beta memecoins rather than a market‑wide selloff. For traders, key levels to watch are DOGE holding $0.122 (to avoid a rapid downside leg) and reclaiming/holding above $0.1325–$0.1264 (to neutralize bearish setups), and SHIB reclaiming $0.00000717–$0.00000718 to stop the breakdown. Monitor BTC and ETH momentum and meme‑coin volume spikes for continuation or reversal signals.

Pump.fun and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) recorded the largest token sales of 2025. Solana-based Pump.fun sold its PUMP token on July 12, raising $600 million in roughly 12 minutes after reducing its public allocation to 12.5% of a 1 trillion token supply; prior private sales accounted for 18%. Participation required KYC. Pump.fun positions PUMP for on-chain social and live-streaming use cases. WLFI, a DeFi project backed by former US President Donald Trump, raised about $550 million in public sales covering 25% of its 100 billion token supply; WLFI co-founder said ~63% of supply may be sold to the public over time. Other notable raises: Monad (Layer 1) $217M with an airdropped MON token (about 10.8% unlocked), MegaETH (Layer 2) $78M, Aztec Network $52M, Plasma (stablecoin-focused) $50M, and smaller raises from Gensyn, Solayer, Sahara AI, and Lombard. The year’s largest sales highlight strong speculative capital inflows into meme coins, politically connected DeFi projects, and Layer 1/2 and privacy infrastructure. Key trading considerations: heavy early selling risk from large unlocked allocations, further public offerings possible (especially for WLFI), KYC and regulatory scrutiny, and short-term volatility around listings and token unlocks.

Shiba Inu community alerts users to a critical security risk after Trust Wallet confirmed a browser extension breach. Susbarium Shibarium Trustwatch flagged that Trust Wallet extension version 2.68 has a vulnerability and urged users to disable it immediately and update to v2.69 from the official Chrome Web Store. Mobile users and other extension versions are not affected. The incident follows a Trust Wallet hack that resulted in approximately $7 million in losses, a figure confirmed by Binance co‑founder Changpeng Zhao and Trust Wallet. Trust Wallet said it will refund affected users and warned of increased scams — fake compensation forms, impersonated support accounts, Telegram ads and direct messages — telling users never to share recovery phrases and to use official channels only. Key takeaways for traders: (1) Immediate action recommended for anyone using Trust Wallet extension v2.68 to avoid potential fund loss; (2) short‑term heightened phishing and scam risk could increase selling pressure or volatility for related assets; (3) custodial assurances of refunds may limit broader market contagion but watch for market sentiment shifts in meme coins like SHIB and forflows from wallets under attack.

Manufacturers and mining firms in 2025 are rolling out Bitcoin mining rigs that push hashing power from terahash (TH/s) into the petahash (PH/s) range, marking a step change in industrial-scale mining. New-generation machines emphasize improvements in energy efficiency (J/TH), density (hashrate per rack), and integrated cooling solutions to lower operational costs. Leading hardware producers and large public miners are adopting these rigs to preserve competitiveness amid steadily increasing mining difficulty and halving-related revenue pressure. Key metrics driving adoption include higher hash rate per unit, better watts-per-hash ratios, and reduced total cost of ownership. Traders should watch impacts on Bitcoin’s network hash rate and miner profitability, as rising industrial hash power can increase short-term selling pressure from miners but also signal stronger network security and long-term resilience. Primary SEO keywords: Bitcoin mining rigs, petahash, terahash, mining efficiency, mining hardware. Secondary/semantic keywords: hash rate, J/TH, mining difficulty, miner profitability, energy efficiency.

DeBot confirmed on December 27 that an initial review found no breach of its official secure wallet after community reports flagged abnormal asset transfers across related addresses. The project said the main secure wallet remains operational and unaffected. DeBot has logged the suspicious cases, launched a thorough investigation, and urged users to follow official channels for updates and maintain standard security practices. Traders are advised to monitor official statements and on-chain activity for any developments. Primary keywords: DeBot, wallet security, abnormal transfers.

Bitcoin has fallen from a $126,000 all-time high to around $87,000 and is undergoing a notable correction. The Bitcoin Repeating Cycle fractal indicator — which correctly signaled the October peak — now flags a bearish phase that could last until 16 October 2026 and projects a potential bottom between $40,000 and $45,000 (a 64–68% drawdown from the ATH). However, key on-chain metrics and technical indicators challenge that deep‑bear projection. Accumulation/Distribution data show no major distribution: traded volume slipped only marginally (from 17.63m BTC to 17.52m BTC), unlike the sharp volume collapse seen in 2021. The MACD histogram, while bearish, is lightening from deep red toward neutral — often a prelude to recovery. Institutional adoption and liquidity also differ from earlier cycles: spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US and Hong Kong and roughly $116.6bn of estimated U.S. institutional inflows, alongside expanded global M2 liquidity (~$147 trillion), create a supportive backdrop that could limit downside. Traders should weigh the fractal’s warning of a multi‑month bearish phase and possible $40K–$45K bottom against bullish structural factors (ETF inflows, steady on‑chain volume, softer MACD). Short‑term risk remains elevated while medium‑term direction may hinge on whether selling pressure intensifies or institutional demand continues to absorb volatility.

Hut 8 (HUT) led financial-stock gains in the five trading sessions through Dec. 26, 2025, rising 29% after Benchmark raised its price target to a Street high. Exzeo Group was the second-largest gainer for the holiday week. Conversely, insurance tech firm Lemonade (LMND) and real-estate related TOWN drifted lower. The roundup highlights notable winners and losers across a slate of financial-related stocks — including AMG, PRK, FLG, UWMC, IREN, FIGR and XZO — driven by analyst target changes, earnings updates and sector-specific catalysts during a light-volume holiday period. Key takeaways for traders: heightened volatility and outsized moves can occur around price-target revisions and sparse holiday trading; monitor analyst commentary, earnings revisions and liquidity when sizing positions in these names.

Bitcoin’s year-end recovery stalled as sharp sell-offs pushed the price from brief gains near $90,400 down to roughly $86,500 within an hour, leaving BTC approximately 1.5% lower on the day and market cap below $1.75 trillion. Volatility earlier in the week saw swings between $85,000 and $90,000, with U.S. November inflation data and profit-taking cited as catalysts. Altcoins diverged: Ethereum failed to hold $3,000 and traded near $2,900, XRP slipped under $1.90 to about $1.85, while DOGE and LINK incurred notable losses. Select smaller tokens bucked the trend—ZEC jumped over 13% above $500 and RAIN rose about 10%, with modest gains in XMR and HYPE. Total crypto market cap fell roughly $40 billion in 24 hours but remained above $3 trillion. Weekly inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs increased, seen as medium-term support as institutions rebalance year-end portfolios. With low year-end volumes, the report highlights persistent selling pressure around the $90,000 level but notes that ETF flows and upcoming macroeconomic data could steer the market ahead. (Keywords: Bitcoin, BTC, altcoins, Ethereum, ETH, volatility, spot Bitcoin ETF)

In 2025 U.S. policy developments reshaped the crypto landscape. Congress passed and the president signed the GENIUS Act (stablecoin-focused), marking the first major U.S. crypto legislation. Federal regulators reduced enforcement actions against many industry participants while launching new rulemaking initiatives intended to provide clearer frameworks. Several high-profile legal cases advanced: most SEC cases from the prior year were dismissed, Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal remained active, Roman Storm faced partial conviction with motions pending, and Do Kwon pleaded guilty to some charges. Globally, jurisdictions progressed with varied approaches—new licenses in the Middle East, Hong Kong planning virtual asset dealer/custodian legislation for 2026, and evolving Russian policies. The regulatory shift encouraged companies to roll out more products and services in the U.S., even as market price action was mixed: Layer‑1 tokens broadly underperformed in 2025 despite institutional adoption and rising TVL. Key implications for traders: policy risk has changed from aggressive enforcement to rulemaking and legislative clarity (notably around stablecoins), legal tail risks persist for specific firms, and differing international regimes may create regional flows and arbitrage opportunities.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said on X that native blockchains like Cardano (ADA) and the XRP Ledger (XRP) are already achieving capabilities “100x” beyond what legacy finance projects—such as those tied to Canton—are attempting in Web3. He framed his comments around architecture, decentralization and global scalability rather than market price movements. Hoskinson highlighted Midnight, a privacy-focused Layer 1 he leads, as an example of a Web3-native solution with a dual-token model (NIGHT and DUST) designed for programmable privacy, predictable fees and real-world asset tokenization. He contrasted these against legacy finance efforts that impose tight controls and limited interoperability, arguing only end-to-end strategies with engaged communities and robust partners can address the $10 trillion real-world asset (RWA) market. Hoskinson also cast XRP as a mature, high-throughput settlement network with a long operational history—pointing to its low-cost, fast cross-border settlement and the legal clarity gained from Ripple’s regulatory battle—as further evidence that native blockchains are better suited to scale institutional use cases than incumbent financial rails.

Trust Wallet CEO Eowyn Chen announced a reimbursement program after a Dec. 24–26 Google Chrome extension compromise that intercepted seed phrases from users who unlocked the v2.68 extension. The team created an official compensation dashboard for victims to submit claims. Affected users must provide email, compromised wallet address, attacker addresses, draining transaction hashes, current reimbursement amount, and a new wallet address for payout. Residence data will be collected to support criminal proceedings. Trust Wallet warns of impersonation scams and stresses the legitimate process will never request passwords, personal data, or seed phrases. Preliminary loss estimates are around $7 million. The breach likely resulted from leaked API keys used to publish the extension update; the cause remains under investigation. Traders should note possible short-term market sensitivity around assets affected and heightened phishing risk for compromised users.

XRP is trading below $2, hovering around $1.80–$1.90 as momentum remains weak (RSI ~44, flat MACD). Exchange-listed XRP supply has fallen to roughly 1.5 billion coins after ETFs absorbed about 750 million XRP this year. Regulatory clarity from the Clarity Act is cited as a catalyst for growing institutional adoption. Market commentary highlights speculation that a future U.S. Strategic Crypto Reserve could increase demand for major crypto assets and elevate XRP’s role in global liquidity. Key takeaways for traders: tightening exchange supply and rising ETF/institutional demand may apply upward pressure on XRP over the medium to long term, while short-term price action remains rangebound and dependent on $1.80 support and $2 resistance.

Crypto lacks a structured, transparent secondary market between token issuance and public spot trading. Locked and vested allocations routinely trade off‑chain via opaque OTC deals, creating price discrepancies, asymmetric information and amplified volatility that hurt retail and undermine token economics. The article argues crypto needs an issuer‑aware, on‑chain “mid‑life market” — akin to Nasdaq Private Markets — that enforces vesting/lockup rules, KYC/compliance, and visible pricing via smart contracts. Such a market would open disciplined access to discounted, locked tokens beyond institutional desks, improve price discovery for real‑world assets (RWAs), and reduce shadow liquidity that attracts regulatory scrutiny. Without this layer, RWAs will struggle to scale, OTC activity will persist, and market instability and opacity will remain. Kanny Lee (CEO, SecondSwap) proposes building programmable rails to turn locked allocations into visible inventory and make token circulation more orderly and trustworthy.

Major crypto firms surged into public markets in 2025 as Circle (USDC issuer), Bullish and eToro completed IPOs, while Kraken filed for a public listing after an $800 million raise valuing it near $20 billion. Circle’s NYSE debut drew intense demand and trading halts on day one; shares later softened amid Federal Reserve rate cuts that reduced yields on USDC reserves. Bullish listed on Nasdaq in August with sharply rising shares after a failed SPAC attempt. eToro listed at an approximate $5.4 billion valuation following prior SEC settlements that limited some crypto product offerings. The IPO wave reflects stronger retail interest, favorable political conditions and a revived U.S. IPO market, reducing reliance on SPACs. Other firms — including BitGo, Grayscale and Blockchain.com — are preparing filings. Traders should monitor SEC filings, stablecoin reserve yields, and market liquidity implications as these listings may shift capital flows into publicly traded crypto firms and affect related tokens and exchange volumes.

FLOW plunged 53% on Binance — from $0.17 to $0.079 — after the Flow Foundation disclosed an investigation into a potential network security incident. The sell-off began during Asian trading hours with about $47 million traded in the first two hours, driven by unusually high selling volume and thin buy-side liquidity. Major South Korean exchanges (Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone) suspended FLOW deposits and withdrawals; DAXA issued a trading risk warning. Flow engineers and external security firms are conducting forensic analysis of unusual network activity (detection ~18 hours before the public announcement). Technical indicators showed severe breakdowns (RSI <20, breach of key supports). The incident caused contagion pressure on gaming, NFT and Flow-based DeFi projects — reduced active users, increased withdrawals and temporary pauses on some protocols. Short-term recommendations include monitoring official Flow and exchange channels, tightening account security, and limiting exposure to Flow until the investigation concludes. The outcome of the forensic review and exchange actions will determine longer-term recovery prospects for FLOW and sentiment toward layer-1 blockchain security.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, warned that a sustained silver breakout above $70/oz could signal a loss of confidence in the U.S. dollar and precede severe inflation. He predicts silver could reach $200/oz by 2026 and recommends a defensive portfolio of gold, silver, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Kiyosaki frames fiat currencies as “fake money” vulnerable to excessive money printing and rising national debt (U.S. debt cited above $34 trillion). His thesis links commodity price moves—especially silver, which is both an industrial metal and monetary asset—to inflation expectations. While some analysts note industrial demand and supply factors could support higher silver prices, mainstream economists and institutions consider hyperinflation a low-probability outcome for the U.S. due to the dollar’s reserve status and monetary policy tools. The article presents Kiyosaki’s forecast as an extreme, high-consequence scenario and urges investors to weigh such views against broader data, diversify, and assess risk tolerance.

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto identifies roughly 13 months of accumulation for XRP on a long-term rising channel. He argues the structure reflects sustained buying and supply absorption rather than speculative spikes, calling the consolidation constructive and a potential base for a larger future advance. Egrag urges traders to prioritize discipline and avoid emotionally driven reactions to short-term pullbacks while the broader channel remains intact. Community members added context suggesting the accumulation may extend across multiple years, reinforcing a long-term bullish base thesis. No specific price targets or timeframes for a breakout were given. Disclaimer: this is analysis, not financial advice.

Market recovery and recent successful listings are encouraging multiple crypto firms to pursue IPOs in 2026. After an overcrowded IPO calendar this year, high-profile listings such as Circle and Bullish have increased Wall Street interest. Companies preparing or reportedly considering IPOs include Kraken (which has filed), BitGo, Grayscale, Blockchain.com, and FalconX (said to be considering but has not filed with the SEC). The trend reflects improved market conditions, more precedents of successful public offerings, and renewed appetite from investors for crypto-related public equities. This wave of potential listings could broaden institutional access to crypto firms and affect sector liquidity and valuation benchmarks.