Crypto analyst Dark Defender has been one of the most vocal supporters of XRP, and this stance has not changed despite the altcoin’s current price action. If anything, the analyst believes that the current downtrend actually plays into the XRP long-term target, claiming that the cryptocurrency remains inherently bullish. If the analyst is right, then it means that the XRP price could be gearing up for another major uptrend that could send it to new peaks. XRP Price Is Only In Wave 4, Not A Bear Market In the post…
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Senate Delays Crypto Market Structure Bill Until 2026
The US Senate Banking Committee has postponed markup hearings on crypto market structure legislation until 2026, despite earlier hopes for a hearing this week. In a statement on Monday, a spokesperson for Senate Banking Committee chair Tim Scott confirmed that the committee will not hold a market structure markup this year. “Chairman Scott and the Senate Banking Committee have made strong progress with Democratic counterparts on bipartisan digital asset market structure legislation,” the spokesperson said. They added that Chairman Scott had been clear that the effort should be bipartisan. “He…
Crypto Market Drops As Trump Changes Fed Pick, AI Bubble Concerns Rise
Key takeaways: Leverage surges in the crypto market, with $527M in liquidations in 24 hours, signaling growing caution among traders. Tighter liquidity and rising AI debt risks push traders to exit riskier assets, contributing to a market correction. The cryptocurrency market saw a correction on Monday, with Bitcoin (BTC) retesting the $85,000 level and Ether (ETH) dropping to $2,900. Traders became more risk-averse after a survey showed worsening economic conditions in the United States and changes in investor expectations regarding the proposed options for the next US Federal Reserve Chair.…
Stablecoin Market Cap Nears $310B at Record Highs Despite Crypto Crash
Key Notes Stablecoin market cap surged 50.95% year-to-date to $309.83 billion, with Tether commanding 60% market dominance. Crypto derivatives saw $650 million liquidated in 24 hours, predominantly from long positions betting on price increases. Capital flows into stablecoins suggest investors await better entry points rather than exiting the crypto market entirely. Stablecoin total market capitalization now approaches the $310 billion mark, reaching another all-time high despite poor market conditions as cryptocurrency prices crash and hundreds of millions of dollars are liquidated from leveraged positions in a long squeeze. Coinspeaker retrieved…
Crypto.Com to Launch Prediction Market Intelligence Platform with ERShares, Signal Markets
Key Notes The collaboration combines ERShares’ research expertise with Signal Markets’ probability modeling to create comprehensive market intelligence. Crypto.com joins industry leaders as a founding Coalition member advocating for prediction market transparency and regulatory protection. The platform will leverage direct user data alongside traditional indexes to provide real-time insights into the growing predictions ecosystem. Crypto.com has entered into a strategic partnership with investment solutions firm ERShares and fintech analytics firm Signal Markets to develop and launch a global predictions-market intelligence platform. The partnership will focus on developing a unified prediction…
Market Stress Continues As Bitcoin STH SOPR Dips Below 1– When Will The Pain End?
Bitcoin continues to struggle below the $90,000 level, failing to reclaim key resistance as bulls attempt to defend current demand zones. Price action reflects a market under pressure, with momentum fading after a prolonged correction. From its all-time high, Bitcoin has now retraced roughly 30%, placing the asset firmly in a corrective phase where uncertainty and caution dominate trading behavior. Related Reading According to a report from Axel Adler, on-chain data confirms that market stress is no longer limited to price alone. Two key indicators—the Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit…
BitMine Approaches 4M ETH Holdings as Tom Lee Cites Market Stability
Key Notes BitMine now controls over 3.2% of Ethereum’s circulating supply with 3.97 million tokens worth approximately $13.3 billion. The company has accumulated nearly four million ETH since June 2025 despite sitting on $3 billion in unrealized losses. Chairman Thomas Lee projects Ethereum could reach $7,000 by early 2026 based on expanding institutional adoption and regulatory clarity. Ethereum’s largest corporate treasury holder, BitMine Immersion, announced another major Ethereum ETH $2 972 24h volatility: 3.5% Market cap: $359.95 B Vol. 24h: $28.10 B purchase, lifting total holdings to 3.97 million tokens.…
Falling Bitcoin exchange flows is a market red flag
Analysts warn that falling Bitcoin exchange activity could make prices more fragile, even without heavy selling pressure. Summary Bitcoin exchange flows have dropped, reducing internal market liquidity and increasing sensitivity to sudden trades. Analysts say thin order books and elevated leverage raise the risk of sharp, unstable price moves. Derivatives data shows a reset in speculative positioning rather than panic selling, keeping the market fragile but not broken. Bitcoin’s price looks calm on the surface, but deeper market mechanics suggest growing fragility beneath the range. In a Dec. 15 analysis,…
Bitcoin and Ethereum Market Structure Indicates Crypto Winter Conditions
Semilore Faleti is a cryptocurrency writer specialized in the field of journalism and content creation. While he started out writing on several subjects, Semilore soon found a knack for cracking down on the complexities and intricacies in the intriguing world of blockchains and cryptocurrency. Semilore is drawn to the efficiency of digital assets in terms of storing, and transferring value. He is a staunch advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency as he believes it can improve the digitalization and transparency of the existing financial systems. In two years of active…
Bitcoin Investors Brace For BoJ Rate Hike As Market Sell-Off Commence — Details
Semilore Faleti is a cryptocurrency writer specialized in the field of journalism and content creation. While he started out writing on several subjects, Semilore soon found a knack for cracking down on the complexities and intricacies in the intriguing world of blockchains and cryptocurrency. Semilore is drawn to the efficiency of digital assets in terms of storing, and transferring value. He is a staunch advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency as he believes it can improve the digitalization and transparency of the existing financial systems. In two years of active…