Category: Analysis

Crypto Inflows Hit $864M: BTC, XRP Dominate

Key Notes Crypto investment products recorded $864 million in weekly inflows. This was the third straight week of inflows for the crypto space. Bitcoin led demand, with up to $522 million in inflows. Digital asset investment products recorded another week of net inflows. According to CoinShares data, crypto ETPs attracted a total of $864 million in inflows over the past week, the third consecutive week of positive flows. Total assets under management rose to around $180 billion, although this figure remains well below the previous all-time high of $264 billion,…

$1.5B ETH Whale Sparks Potential Rally

Key Notes Today’s Ethereum price rally comes with daily volumes surging 125% to over $20.5 billion, suggesting strong bullish sentiment. The ETH/BTC pair shows a rare bullish monthly MACD crossover, hinting at a major altcoin market rally. Whale activity has intensified, with a major investor who previously accumulated nearly $1.5 billion worth of ETH returning to buy dips. Amid the broader crypto market consolidation, Ethereum ETH $3 095 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $375.52 B Vol. 24h: $22.68 B is showing strength with a 1.35% gain today, trading around $3,153.…

Santa Rally or Wishful Thinking

Key Notes More than $309 million worth of token unlocks is set to happen between Dec. 15 and Dec. 22. Bitcoin and major altcoins trade flat amid new supply pressure. Analysts remain divided over an altcoin rally before the year-end. The crypto market moved sideways as Bitcoin and most large cap altcoins traded almost flat over the past day. This comes as a wave of token unlocks is set to hit the market this week, starting Dec. 15. Data by Tokenomist shows that over $309 million worth of tokens will…

Do Kwon Case: Prosecutors Set Condition for Korean Trial

Key Notes Do Kwon may face another trial and jail sentence in South Korea. There is a possibility that he will receive up to 30 years’ imprisonment if found guilty. This speculation comes a few days after he bagged a 15-year imprisonment in the United States. There are ongoing speculations that Do Kwon, the young crypto pioneer who was indicted in the 2022 TerraUSD/LUNA crash, will face trial in South Korea. Although this is highly dependent on whether he would be extradited to the Asian country. This speculation comes after…

Bitcoin Price Can Crash 80% to $25,240 Says Peter Brandt

Key Notes Brandt stated that past violations of similar structures have led to declines of nearly 80%. Bitcoin continues to struggle below key resistance at $93,000, with selling pressure largely coming from retail investors. Investors remain on edge amid key macro events this week, including US CPI data for November and the Bank of Japan’s rate hike decision. Despite Fed rate cuts and the end to quantitative tightening (QT), Bitcoin BTC $89 866 24h volatility: 0.3% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $35.09 B price has been under strong selling…

XRP Flashes Buy Signal with 50% Volume Surge, but Analyst Gives “Reality Check”

Key Notes XRP trading volume jumped 50% in 24 hours as buy signal appears. Price remains under $2 while traders closely watch the $1.90 support zone. Analysts warn against extreme price targets for the year-end. XRP XRP $2.00 24h volatility: 0.9% Market cap: $120.78 B Vol. 24h: $1.89 B saw fresh activity on Dec. 15 as its daily spot trading volume climbed by over 50%. This came as a TD technical indicator flashed a buy signal,which often hints at a possible short term rebound. Despite this, XRP continued to trade…

Brazil’s Largest Bank Endorses Bitcoin for Investor Portfolios

Key Notes Itaú Asset Management recommends a disciplined Bitcoin allocation, citing low correlation with traditional assets and diversification benefits. The guidance positions Bitcoin as a partial hedge against currency depreciation and macroeconomic instability. Itaú’s endorsement adds institutional credibility to crypto in Brazil and supports broader adoption. Itaú Asset Management, Brazil’s largest privately-owned asset manager, is now officially advising its clients to buy Bitcoin BTC $89 729 24h volatility: 0.6% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $35.48 B . This marks a major turning point for crypto adoption in Latin America.…

Binance Whale Inflows Collapse, Retail Continues Bitcoin Selling- Coinspeaker

Key Notes Wholecoiner inflows to Binance have dropped to cycle lows. Large holders are keeping BTC off exchanges instead of selling. Bitcoin saw a CEX inflow of 1,208 coins in the past 24 hours. Large Bitcoin BTC $89 750 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $35.75 B  holders are moving fewer coins onto Binance, signaling strong holding behavior and potentially reduced sell pressure just when the market needs stability the most. According to a CryptoQuant analyst, wholecoiner inflows into Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume,…

Aevo’s Ribbon Vault Exploit Spurs Backlash Over 19% Payout Plan

Key Notes Aevo’s legacy Ribbon DOV vaults lost $2.7 million on December 12 after an oracle upgrade introduced a smart contract vulnerability. All Ribbon vaults are permanently disabled and a six‑month claims window runs until June 12, 2026. The DAO will liquidate remaining assets and compensate users up to 19% of the missing amount. Aevo, the derivatives venue built by the former Ribbon Finance team, confirmed a $2.7 million loss from its legacy Ribbon DOV vaults after an oracle-related smart contract upgrade on December 12. We regret to confirm that…

UK Treasury in a Rush to Bring Crypto Regulations by 2027

Key Notes The UK Treasury said that crypto firms will function under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulatory push is driven by consumer protection concerns, with investment scam losses rising 55% YoY, mainly contributed by fraud crypto schemes. Proposed rules aim to improve transparency, strengthen enforcement, and may include a ban on crypto political donations. . The UK Treasury has started major work on crypto regulations and plans to bring them in by 2027. Digital assets will be regulated similarly to other financial products, and…