Bitcoin breaks week-long range as Fed cut bets spark short squeeze

Bitcoin broke out of a week-long range as Fed rate cut bets and $150B in fresh crypto market cap fueled a short squeeze, with altcoins outperforming BTC. Summary Bitcoin briefly pushed to higher levels as total crypto market cap jumped about $150 billion in 24 hours, tracking rising risk appetite.​ Traders priced in a Federal Reserve rate cut at this week’s FOMC meeting, lowering the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like BTC and altcoins.​ CoinGlass data showed forced liquidations of concentrated short positions once BTC broke a tight range,…

Rare Loss Of Finality ‘Fine’ For Ethereum

Ethereum can afford to lose finality from time to time without putting the network at serious risk, according to co-founder Vitalik Buterin, even after a recent client bug came close to disrupting the blockchain’s confirmation mechanism. Following a recent bug in the Prysm Ethereum client, Buterin said in an X post that there is “nothing wrong with losing finalization once in a while.” He added that finalization indicates the network is “really sure” a block will not be reverted. Buterin argued that if finality is occasionally delayed for hours due…

Dump Bitcoin, Buy Silver, Says Peter Schiff While Sharing $100 Target for Grey Metal

Key Notes Schiff advised investors to dump Bitcoin and buy Silver with a target of $100 in 2026. Schiff argued that Bitcoin has significantly underperformed silver over the past four years, losing more than half its value when priced against the grey metal. Bitcoin recovered 2.5% ahead of the US Fed rate-cut decision on December 10. Bitcoin BTC $92 217 24h volatility: 2.2% Market cap: $1.84 T Vol. 24h: $54.78 B critic Peter Schiff highlighted the silver price rally as the grey metal hit a historic high of over $60…

Dogecoin Price Set To Surge As Sellers Show Signs Of Exhaustion

A new technical analysis shared by crypto analyst BitGuru on the social media platform X shows that Dogecoin is trading at an important price level that could set the stage for an upward shift. His chart shows a familiar structure forming at a major support level, one that has acted as the starting point for a previous rally in the year. The price action now developing is similar to this earlier setup, showing that Dogecoin may be preparing for another recovery move above $0.2. Dogecoin Returns To An Important Support Zone…

SOL Breakout Point: Whale Makes Major Transfer as ETFs Hit $655M Milestone

Key Notes SOL climbed 4% on December 10 with a sharp rise in trading volume. Whale wallet withdraws 200,001 SOL from Binance. Solana ETFs added $16.6 million in inflow on December 9, reaching $655 million in total inflow. Solana SOL $137.5 24h volatility: 3.6% Market cap: $77.27 B Vol. 24h: $6.90 B has recorded a 4% rally on Dec. 10 with a 35% rise in its daily trading volume. However, analysts believe that it could just be the start of a bigger breakout as whale activity rises. On-chain data shows…

📈 Bitcoin Pump or Trap? | Next Crypto Market Move Explained | Altcoins Update | Solana | Chainlink

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io The crypto market is showing strong volatility, and many traders are wondering whether this Bitcoin move is a real pump or just a trap. In this video, we break down the latest BTC price action, market trends, key levels, global news impact, and what traders should keep in mind. This video is for education and market awareness only. No financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions. 📌 Topics Covered: #bitcoinupdate #cryptonews #altcoins #cryptoshyam • Bitcoin trend analysis…

XRP Price May Grow ‘From $2 to $10 in Less Than a Year: Analyst

XRP (XRP) may enter a faster-than-expected repricing phase, according to analyst Chad Steingraber, who predicted the price could move “from $2 to $10” in under a year. Key takeaways: XRP ETFs absorbed over 506 million XRP in a month, supporting a $10 price outlook. Two major chart patterns point toward $14–$15 upside targets. ETF demand builds case for 400% XRP rally by 2026 Steingraber’s prediction followed strong early interest in the new XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that were launched in November. These investment products took in more than $944 million…

Bitcoin Jumps Back Above $94,600 as Traders Rush In Again

Key Notes Bitcoin rebounded to $94,600 with strong trading interest. Spot ETFs recorded $151 million in inflow on December 9. The market waits for the upcoming Fed rate decision. Bitcoin BTC $93 005 24h volatility: 3.2% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $53.74 B climbed back to $94,600 amid sharp pickup in trading activity in the late hours of Dec. 9. The quick surge above key resistance pushed traders back into the market and resulted in fresh fear of missing out (FOMO). 🤑 Bitcoin enjoyed a much needed rebound back…

Tajikistan eyes 8-year prison terms for Bitcoin mining with stolen power

Tajikistan passes law imposing steep fines and up to 8 years in prison for Bitcoin miners using stolen electricity amid worsening winter energy shortages. Summary New Criminal Code article punishes illegal electricity use for virtual asset mining with fines and multi‑year prison terms.​ Prosecutor General links gray mining farms to nationwide power shortages, financial losses and money laundering risks.​ Amendments also target tax evasion in crypto mining and will take effect after President Rahmon signs and publishes the bill. Tajikistan’s parliament has approved legislation imposing prison sentences of up to…