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Bitcoin has been trading tightly around the $87,000 level, forming a compressed range that suggests an imminent breakout. Volatility has contracted as price action coils near key resistance and support levels, with traders watching for a decisive move that could trigger rapid directional momentum. Market participants are noting low on-chain turbulence and subdued exchange flows, while technical indicators point to decreasing volatility and rising short-term directional tension. Analysts cite that a breakout above $87K–$90K could accelerate bullish continuation, while a breakdown below recent support may prompt a swift pullback. For traders, the current environment favors strategies that prepare for a sharp move — options positioning, straddles, reduced leverage, and clear stop-losses — given the potential for rapid price swings once volatility returns.

Next week’s markets will be thinly traded due to the holiday season and New Year, leaving global liquidity very low. Major macro releases are limited: the Fed will publish its December meeting minutes (Tue 03:00), U.S. initial jobless claims for the week to Dec. 27 (Wed 21:30), and the December S&P Global manufacturing PMI final print (Fri 22:45). No central bank officials are scheduled to speak. The Fed minutes are the focal point as traders hunt for clues on the timing of the next rate cut and the degree of policymakers’ inflation concerns. Market participants will scrutinize dissent within the FOMC and any signals about the incoming Fed chair under the new administration; however, the article notes a new chair is likely to be more dovish than Powell, which may limit reaction risk. Given the holiday-induced low volumes, notable market moves are more likely to occur once liquidity returns in early January, with a true 2026 market start expected in the second week of January. (Main keywords: Fed minutes, low liquidity, rate cut, FOMC, holiday trading)

U.S. President Donald Trump said tariffs are creating substantial wealth for the United States, improving national security, and cutting the trade deficit by 60%. He claimed U.S. GDP growth has reached 4.3% and is continuing to rise, asserting there is no inflationary pressure. The remarks were reported by PANews and framed as market-related commentary rather than investment advice. Key points for traders: tariffs and trade policy remain central to U.S. economic narrative; sizable claimed GDP expansion (4.3%) and materially reduced trade deficit (60%) are cited as supporting stronger domestic demand and industrial activity; inflation denial may signal continued emphasis on stimulative or protectionist fiscal measures. Primary keywords: tariffs, GDP growth, trade deficit, inflation, U.S. economic policy. Secondary keywords: Donald Trump, national security, market impact, fiscal policy.

The crypto sector closed a notable year for initial public offerings (IPOs), highlighted by major moves from Circle and Bullish. Circle’s public market activity and Bullish’s listings and IPO preparations helped frame 2025 as a bellwether year for crypto firms seeking public capital. The year saw renewed investor interest in regulated crypto companies, driven by clearer regulatory signaling, stronger revenue paths for trading and custody businesses, and several high-profile listings or SPAC-related transactions. Key themes include regulatory scrutiny and engagement, institutional capital returning to the space, and a focus on compliance and transparency. For traders, the developments mean increased liquidity in listed crypto-adjacent equities and potential volatility around IPOs, regulatory announcements, and quarterly results as companies translate crypto market cycles into corporate earnings. Primary keywords: crypto IPOs, Circle, Bullish. Secondary/semantic keywords: public listings, regulatory clarity, institutional inflows, liquidity, market volatility.

U.S. inflation has cooled, giving the Federal Reserve greater scope to adopt a more accommodative monetary stance. Market analyst Kamran Asghar and other commentators say easing policy typically benefits risk assets, with Bitcoin often leading gains. At the time of reporting Bitcoin is trading around $87,400. Lower inflation reduces pressure for aggressive rate hikes, which can lower borrowing costs and increase liquidity—factors that historically have driven rallies in cryptocurrencies and equities, particularly growth-sensitive sectors such as technology. Analysts caution that crypto remains volatile and that geopolitical developments, regulatory changes and sentiment shifts can reverse moves. Traders should watch Fed guidance, inflation prints and liquidity indicators for signals; a confirmed shift toward rate cuts or slower tightening would likely support short- to medium-term upside in Bitcoin and other risk assets, while unsettled macro or regulatory news could trigger sharp pullbacks.

Business leader Jake Claver compared Bitcoin’s Lightning Network with the XRP Ledger (XRPL), focusing on structural design, scalability, settlement finality and institutional readiness. Claver described Lightning as a second-layer overlay that locks BTC on-chain and routes payments off-chain, offering faster transactions than Bitcoin’s base layer but still constrained by Bitcoin’s limited base-layer throughput and lack of native financial functions. He argued Lightning cannot fully overcome Bitcoin’s inherent limits for high-volume settlement. By contrast, Claver highlighted XRPL’s higher on-ledger transaction capacity and its roadmap for scaling via sidechains and subnet-style extensions that remain interoperable with the main ledger. He pointed to XRPL’s native features—on-ledger settlement, decentralized exchange functionality, asset issuance, and compliance/identity tooling—as better suited to institutional use cases that require speed, direct finality and interoperability. Claver concluded institutions will prefer networks offering direct settlement and sustained high throughput, framing Bitcoin plus Lightning as a philosophy of preserving a limited base layer with external overlays, versus XRPL’s approach of embedding scalability and financial functionality into its core architecture. Disclaimer: this is informational and not financial advice.

XRP is trading near $1.85 as the $1.77 support level holds, suggesting consolidation rather than a collapse. Market cap is roughly $112B with daily volume about $1.53B. On the 4‑hour chart XRP remains inside a descending channel with lower highs since the $2.11 peak; price sits below the 50‑EMA (~$1.88) and 100‑EMA (~$1.92). Candlestick patterns (doji/spinning tops) and an RSI in the low 40s indicate compression and lack of strong momentum. Key levels: support at $1.77 (failure risks further drop toward $1.65), resistance zone $1.88–$1.92 — a sustained break above $1.92 would open targets at $1.96 and $2.05–$2.10. Short‑term trading signal: neutral-to-cautious — await confirmation above $1.92 for bullish bias or a decisive break below $1.77 for bearish follow‑through. (Primary keywords: XRP price, $1.77 support, $1.92 resistance.)

Bitcoin analyst sentiment has shifted bearish amid prolonged price consolidation since BTC’s October 2025 all-time high of $126,000. CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju highlighted the change, noting many leading analysts now expect further weakness and that he feels isolated in remaining optimistic. High-profile commentator Robert Kiyosaki reportedly reduced his Bitcoin exposure and has been largely silent on social media, signalling waning conviction among some long-time supporters. At the time of reporting BTC trades near $87,448 (down ~1.4% in 24h) with volume down ~17% to $27.8B. Technicals point to growing downside risk: a potential death cross could open a move toward $67,000, though interim supports are identified around $80,600 and $74,111. While some community members view the pullback as an accumulation opportunity and maintain long-term bullish views, the prevailing analyst consensus is cautious to bearish, increasing near-term uncertainty for traders.

Dogecoin (DOGE) faces renewed weakness as large holders sold roughly 150 million DOGE in the past five days, coinciding with a price decline to about $0.12 (down 7% weekly, 20% monthly). Two new DOGE-tracking ETFs (Grayscale’s GDOG and Bitwise’s BWOW) launched a month ago but have recorded only about $2 million net inflows since inception and no activity since December 10, according to SoSoValue. By contrast, XRP funds attracted roughly $1.1 billion in the same period. The report highlights fading retail hype for meme coins absent high-profile promotion (e.g., Elon Musk) and suggests current investor interest in DOGE is low despite ETF listings. Key data points: ~150 million DOGE sold by whales, DOGE price ~ $0.12, -7% weekly, -20% monthly, GDOG/BWOW net inflows ≈ $2M, XRP funds ≈ $1.1B. Primary keyword: Dogecoin; secondary keywords: DOGE, whales selling, DOGE ETF, meme coin sentiment.

Crypto projects raised $316.2 million in the week of Dec 21–27, 2025 across eight visible deals, with finance and trading infrastructure attracting most investor attention. HashKey Group dominated the period with a $250 million raise (round details undisclosed), bringing its total to about $380 million raised to date. Architect, a fintech firm focused on high‑throughput, low‑latency trading infrastructure, secured $35 million in a Series A backed by Miax, HGSA Capital and Galaxy, adding seven new investors and bringing its total raised to $52 million. Octra raised $20 million via a public sale, taking its lifetime fundraising to $26 million. Smaller raises under $5 million included: Coinbax ($4.2M seed), easy.fun ($2M seed), Otomato ($2M), HodlHer ($1.5M strategic) and Rocket ($1.5M pre‑seed). Key datapoints: total weekly funding $316.2M; HashKey $250M; Architect $35M; Octra $20M. Primary themes: institutional capital into crypto finance, trading infrastructure, and year‑end concentration of VC activity.

BNB holders climbed to 279.2 million by December 2025, a 76% increase from 158.7 million in January, according to Token Terminal. BNB Chain daily active users jumped roughly 234% from 800,000 to between 2.8–3.0 million, while monthly active users rose from 30 million to about 60 million and transacting users from 1 million to 3.4 million (Artemis). BNB’s market cap expanded from about $75 billion to $182 billion in 2025 and price peaked at an all‑time high near $1,375 in October before trading around $835 at the report time. Analysts link the surge to broader market gains, improved regulatory clarity and institutional inflows. Short‑term technical risks are noted (support near $800–$795 and a descending channel), but longer‑term projections cited potential recoveries to $948 and $1,400 in early 2026. Key takeaways for traders: rapid user growth and record on‑chain activity support fundamental demand for BNB, but near‑term price volatility and chart resistance warrant risk management.

A large leveraged Ethereum long linked to an address attributed to Huang Licheng has reduced its floating loss to about $330,000 as of December 27, according to COINOTAG citing HyperInsight. The position holds 8,100 ETH entered near $2,972.03 with 25x leverage and a liquidation price around $2,874.14. The configuration highlights the high risk and high reward profile of large, highly leveraged bets. The same participant opened an additional HYPE long at 10x leverage sized at $230,000; that HYPE position shows a modest floating loss near $1,000. Key details for traders: 8,100 ETH at 25x leverage, entry ≈ $2,972.03, liquidation ≈ $2,874.14, floating loss ≈ $330k; HYPE long $230k at 10x, floating loss ≈ $1k. The moves indicate active reallocation of leveraged exposure amid shifting liquidity and could influence short-term market volatility in ETH and related altcoins.

A veteran Bitcoin trader known as AltcoinFox claimed on X that XRP’s evolution is structured to push retail investors out as institutional use grows. The article cites prior commentary from treasury expert Shannon Thorp and on-chain wallet data showing over 6 million wallets hold 500 XRP or fewer. The piece notes that 1,000 XRP now costs about $2,000 compared with roughly $500 a year earlier, making accumulation harder for average savers. Proponents argue Ripple is building institutional payment infrastructure—global settlements, custody services and XRP Ledger tools—so XRP’s utility may prioritise large liquidity flows over retail speculation. Critics say this is theory and that market speculation could still drive price. Sources quoted include AltcoinFox, Shannon Thorp and Vandell Aljarrah. Disclaimer: informational only, not financial advice.

Federal Reserve officials acknowledge that pandemic-era monetary policy—especially prolonged near-zero interest rates—contributed to widening America’s wealth gap. Roughly 20% of homeowners still hold mortgages below 3%, benefiting from lower housing costs and accumulated home equity, while renters and lower-income workers missed out. Wall Street profits and gains in asset prices (stocks, housing) disproportionately helped wealthier households. Atlanta Fed data show pay growth for top earners outpaced that for lower-income workers in 2025. Officials including Governor Christopher Waller and Chair Jerome Powell say the Fed’s blunt tool of policy rates cannot target specific groups and offer no quick fix; their strategy is to support labor-market stability by lowering benchmark rates (down 1.75 percentage points recently) to spur broader employment and wage gains. Economists note the divergence began as early as 2008 after large liquidity injections. Key figures: ~20% of homeowners with sub‑3% mortgages; Fed rate cuts totaling 1.75 percentage points in the past two years; references to Atlanta Fed and Fannie Mae data. Primary keywords: Fed, wealth gap, monetary policy, mortgage rates, labor market.

Binance Coin (BNB) saw a major adoption surge in 2025: holders rose from 158.7 million in January to 279.2 million in December, a 76% increase (≈121 million new holders), per Token Terminal. On-chain activity jumped: daily active users climbed from ~800k to between 2.8–3 million (≈+234%), monthly active users doubled from 30M to 60M, and transacting users increased from 1M to 3.4M (Artemis). Price action in 2025 included a rally from $701 in January to an all-time high of $1,375 in October, before a Q4 retracement; at press time BNB traded around $835. Technical indicators show a bearish short-term structure (DMI), with risk of breaching $800 support toward $795. However, analysts say the long-term outlook is constructive: if the broader crypto market recovers, BNB could target $948 and potentially revisit $1.4k in early 2026. Key takeaways for traders: marked increase in holders and on-chain demand supports long-term fundamentals; expect short-term volatility and possible drop below $800; monitor DMI and broader market recovery for bullish continuation.

Market analyst Zach Rector says XRP’s recent weakness reflects deliberate price suppression by large institutions manipulating liquidity, not weak fundamentals. In a YouTube breakdown, Rector argues institutions quietly accumulate XRP while engineering short sell-offs during low-liquidity windows to trigger liquidations and reset leverage. He highlights repeated large XRP transfers to exchanges ahead of volatility events (e.g., options expiries) as evidence of institutional inventory and liquidity management rather than retail selling. Rector also frames XRP’s pressure within broader macro flows — money rotating into commodities like gold and silver and into alternative markets — and notes the Fed’s ongoing repo operations as signs of systemic liquidity support. He forecasts a major liquidity expansion around 2026 that could lift XRP sharply once accumulation and suppression end, and advises traders to monitor exchange flows and liquidity metrics instead of short-term price moves. Disclaimer: informational only, not financial advice.

Metaplanet’s board has approved a long-term plan to grow its Bitcoin reserves to 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027. Public data shows the company currently holds roughly $18.5 million in Bitcoin. The announcement occurs amid broader market moves where institutions and retail investors increasingly pursue yield-generating strategies rather than pure price speculation. One highlighted pathway is XRPstaking platforms — services that combine custody, structured staking and AI-driven yield management to turn idle crypto holdings into periodic income. The article positions this shift as part of a wider market transition toward “allocation + yield + risk management,” with firms using reserve programs and staking products to improve capital efficiency and generate sustainable returns. Disclosure notes the piece is third-party sponsored content and not investment advice.

On Dec. 27, on-chain analyst Specter published findings alleging that crypto influencer and Instagram figure Andrew Tate is linked to a wallet that sent approximately $30 million to privacy protocol Railgun over the past two years. Specter obtained the wallet address from a private message screenshot Tate posted on June 9, 2024, and traced its activity to funds connected with a Texas "pig-butchering" (romance) fraud case. While Tate is not named as a defendant in that case, the traced wallet shows patterns typical of laundering: use of nested privacy services, transfers through high‑risk exchanges, and a mix of small and large transactions. The analysis highlights potential legal and regulatory risks for parties associated with privacy protocols like Railgun and for public crypto figures whose addresses become linked to illicit flows. This development is likely to draw attention from law enforcement and compliance teams, and could increase scrutiny of privacy-layer transactions.

A three-month liquidation heatmap for XRP, highlighted by analyst Steph Is Crypto, shows concentrated leveraged positions above the current XRP price. The heatmap identifies liquidity clusters where leveraged positions would be forced to close if price reached those zones. Because these brighter liquidation bands sit higher than spot, traders are exposed to two main outcomes: a rapid upside squeeze that could accelerate a rally if XRP climbs into those clusters, or strong resistance and potential stall as traders take profits or place counter positions. Community reaction, including comments from Cryptonidas, expresses caution and preference for spot holdings over leveraged exposure. The analyst’s core point: leverage remains stacked above the market, skewing risk toward heightened volatility rather than stability. This observation is a derivatives-structure signal rather than price prediction; it flags areas where price reactions could become more intense if XRP approaches the clusters. Key keywords: XRP, liquidation heatmap, leverage, liquidations, volatility, derivatives.

The CME Group will raise initial margins for COMEX March 2026 silver futures to $25,000 effective December 29, 2025, citing a recent price surge and heightened market risk. The decision increases capital requirements for traders, particularly those with leveraged or large positions, and raises the likelihood of forced liquidations that could add downward pressure to silver prices. Observers link the move to historical CME interventions (notably 1980 and 2011) when margin hikes followed rapid price rises and preceded sharp corrections. Meanwhile, physical demand — especially in Shanghai and other Asian markets — remains strong, with a widening premium for physical silver versus COMEX paper prices, indicating supply stress in the physical market. Traders should expect elevated volatility: margin-related liquidations can accelerate short-term price declines, while persistent physical shortages could sustain upward pressure longer term. Key data points: new initial margin = $25,000 for March 2026 silver futures; effective date = Dec 29, 2025. Primary keywords: CME silver margin hike, COMEX silver, silver futures; secondary keywords: market manipulation, physical silver shortage, margin liquidation.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a landmark no-action letter to the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) in late December 2025 allowing approved public and private blockchains to be used for settlement and record-keeping of tokenized entitlements to traditional securities. Covered assets include Russell 1000 equities, major ETFs and U.S. Treasuries. The regulatory clearance effectively green-lights on-chain representation of these securities and enables a shift toward T+0 (near-instant) settlement, removing multi-day settlement friction. Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization reached about $19 billion in 2025; analysts forecast potential growth toward $100 billion by late 2026 given the new clarity. Institutional benefits cited include greater collateral velocity and the ability for banks and hedge funds to move tokenized equities and Treasuries across decentralized protocols while remaining compliant with securities law. Market relevance: this decision is framed as the missing institutional bridge for DeFi, likely to attract institutional capital into tokenized assets and increase demand for tokenization infrastructure and settlement rails.

Hyperliquid opened a 10x leveraged long (TOP2) in ZEC with an average entry price of $446.48, accumulating 22,457.57 ZEC tokens valued at roughly $11.5 million. After ZEC broke above $510, the position registered an unrealized profit of about $1.48 million. The same account also holds a separate HYPE long currently showing a floating loss near $2.3 million; netting both exposures leaves an aggregate unrealized loss of approximately $0.76 million. The report highlights the sizable risk and reward dynamics of high-leverage positions on trading desks and underscores the need for strict margin monitoring and risk controls. Key data: entry $446.48, current >$510, position size ~22,457.57 ZEC, position value ~$11.5M, ZEC unrealized gain ~$1.48M, HYPE unrealized loss ~$2.3M, net unrealized loss ~$0.76M.

CoinGecko-sourced data reported by Coinotag shows South Korea’s Upbit exchange saw its 24-hour trading volume fall 35.3% to $9.2787 billion. The ZKP/KRW trading pair led KRW-denominated turnover with an 11.38% share. Other high-liquidity KRW pairs included BTC, XRP, AVNT and ETH, highlighting where liquidity clustered on the exchange. The decline signals shifting liquidity dynamics on a major regional venue and may affect short-term market depth for Korean-won trading pairs.

Hong Kong has opened a public consultation to adopt the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and to update Common Reporting Standard (CRS) rules, aiming to bring centralized crypto exchanges and cross-border crypto transactions into automatic tax-information exchange by 2028 (CARF) and apply updated CRS measures from 2029. More than 70 jurisdictions have committed to CARF as part of OECD/G20 efforts to close reporting gaps for wallets, decentralized platforms and exchanges. Officials, led by Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui, said the measures will align Hong Kong with international tax-transparency standards, protect its financial reputation and support its role as a global financial hub. Industry experts (including Calix Liu, Stefano Passarello and Noam Noked) warn CARF will raise compliance costs, especially for smaller firms, and could push some trading activity toward self‑custody and peer‑to‑peer channels if enforcement is strict. Hong Kong’s blockchain sector grew ~250% between 2022–2024 and crypto firms rose ~30% in the same period; the public consultation runs until early 2026. For traders: expect tighter KYC and reporting on centralized exchanges over the medium term, potential liquidity and volume shifts toward non‑custodial venues, and higher compliance costs for exchanges and custodians that may affect spreads and execution. Key SEO keywords: CARF, Hong Kong crypto regulation, crypto tax reporting, CRS, exchange compliance.

Spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S. recorded heavy outflows in December 2025, with investors withdrawing about $564 million according to SoSoValue. Total USD-denominated assets under management in Ether ETFs fell to $17.86 billion, roughly 37.5% below August 2025 peaks. December is on track to be the second worst month for Ethereum ETFs by net outflows, exceeding prior monthly outflows of $460 million (July 2024) and $408 million (March 2025). November 2025 remains the most severe month with net outflows over $1.42 billion. For context, ETH trades near $2,926 (down ~41% from its all-time high and ~13% YTD). Spot Bitcoin ETFs also experienced significant December outflows (~$804 million), making it the third worst month for spot BTC ETFs; combined with November, spot BTC ETF outflows exceeded $4 billion. Major outflows among Bitcoin products were seen in Grayscale’s GBTC and Fidelity’s FBTC. Key figures: $564M outflow (ETH ETFs, Dec), $17.86B total ETH ETF AUM, 37.5% drop from August highs, ETH price ~$2,926, BTC spot ETF outflows ~$804M (Dec).

South Korea’s top exchanges — Upbit, Bithumb and Coinone — have simultaneously suspended deposits and withdrawals for the FLOW token pending an urgent security review. Announced March 21, 2025, the coordinated halt keeps spot trading active on order books but prevents any token transfers on or off those platforms. The move follows a reported potential vulnerability; exchanges say user balances remain secure. After the announcement, FLOW’s price fell about 7% and FLOW trading volume on the affected Korean exchanges dropped over 60%, while global exchanges and decentralized platforms continue processing FLOW normally. The exchanges’ action aligns with South Korea’s strict Virtual Asset User Protection Act and follows precedents where Korean platforms acted jointly on perceived risks. Security analysts say such suspensions are standard risk-management steps to isolate assets while investigating node software, smart contracts, or deposit-address systems. Traders on the three exchanges face locked assets that may block arbitrage and staking opportunities; exchanges warn users to avoid phishing scams. Resolutions typically range from 48 hours to two weeks depending on issue complexity. Primary keywords: FLOW, South Korea exchanges, deposit withdrawal suspension. Secondary/semantic keywords: security review, Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, trading volume, price impact.

Bitcoin futures aggregate open interest dropped to $42 billion, an eight-month low, after leveraged longs were liquidated following a failed attempt to reclaim $89,000. Traders saw over $260 million in liquidations and five-day spot-Bitcoin ETF outflows totaling $825 million (around 1% of $116 billion in ETF assets). Despite these signs of reduced institutional leverage, the three-month futures basis remained ~5% (within a neutral 5–10% annualized premium) and the options 30-day delta skew did not show extreme bearishness. Precious metals rallied amid US Treasury yield falls, reflecting risk-off demand. Analysts say the open-interest decline looks like a leverage flush rather than a sustained sell signal; a retest of $85,000 is possible, but broader indicators (basis rate and options pricing) suggest limited downside in the near term. This is market analysis, not investment advice.

OnchainLens tracked a single whale wallet (0xEc7BF1F8D41BaAC2182f37cd128865Cebb96F237) withdrawing a total of 695,783 Chainlink (LINK) tokens — roughly $8.52 million — from Binance over the past 48 hours. The latest transfer was 366,364 LINK (about $4.5M). CoinoTag suggested these moves may reflect portfolio rebalancing or risk management rather than imminent market selling. Traders should watch for follow-up on-chain activity: large inflows back to exchanges could signal near-term selling pressure, while continued exchange outflows or transfers to OTC/cold wallets may indicate longer-term holding or OTC settlement. Key data points: total withdrawal 695,783 LINK (~$8.52M); latest transfer 366,364 LINK (~$4.5M); tracked wallet 0xEc7BF1F8D41BaAC2182f37cd128865Cebb96F237. Primary keywords: Chainlink, LINK, whale withdrawal, Binance, on-chain analytics.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) outperformed the broader crypto market after a sudden technical breakout pushed the price from a daily low near $590 to an intraday high around $616. CoinGlass data shows short positions on BCH suffered roughly $169,260 in liquidations during a four-hour liquidation imbalance. BCH traded near $610.62 at the time of reporting, up about 1% in 24 hours, while 24-hour volume fell ~15% to $350.8 million. Momentum remains muted: BCH has not exceeded $626 over the past 30 days, though its RSI sits at about 56, indicating neutral-to-bullish technical conditions. Market attention intensified after ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees was suspected of moving an old Ethereum wallet and swapping funds into BCH, prompting speculation about renewed confidence. With BCH up ~12% over 30 days versus Cardano’s ~18% decline, BCH is roughly $510 million shy of overtaking ADA in market capitalization. Traders should note the short-squeeze dynamics, low volume on the breakout, and proximity to resistance levels when sizing positions.