Bitcoin News: The man with the record IQ predicts a new ATH this week
As a decisive week marked by the FOMC opens and Bitcoin rebounds, are we on the verge of a new explosive ATH? The man with the highest IQ in the world believes it firmly!â
A Bitcoin ATH before Sunday?
For the Korean analyst YoungHoon Kim, the recent decline in BTC prices would only be a temporary drop caused by a phase of market manipulation, and is expected to disappear in the coming days. He believes that once this artificial pressure is lifted, the price could quickly re-accelerate towards a new ATH, with a window as soon as this week to trigger this bullish movement.
The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies (TOTAL) and the price of Bitcoin (BTC) have both recorded a slight increase in the last 24 hours. The price of Zcash (ZEC) has led most altcoins with a 5% increase over the past day.
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The main associations of the Chinese financial industry have issued a unified warning stating that any activity related to cryptocurrencies, including RWAs and stablecoins, is illegal, marking the country's firmest stance since 2021. This announcement thus reinforces the total ban on digital assets in China and signals an increase in repression measures in the banking, securities, payment, and online finance sectors.
Michael Saylor pushes Bitcoin back to $91,000 with a strange post
On Monday, December 8, a cryptic post from Michael Saylor skyrocketed the price of Bitcoin by more than $4,000 in less than three hours during the Asian session morning. His message 'âżack to Orange Dots?' fueled speculation about Strategy's accumulation strategy, pushing the digital asset from just under $88,000 to over $91,000.
This reaction shows how the founder of Strategy's statements can strongly influence market sentiment, even when the overall market sentiment remains paralyzed by extreme fear.
Ethereum gas fee futures? Vitalik Buterin's new proposal
The co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, is currently calling for the use of a new mechanism to mitigate sudden increases in transaction costs on the network.
His latest proposal outlines an on-chain, intermediary-free prediction market designed to help users secure future gas prices and manage volatility rather than react to it.
Buterin supports the Ethereum gas market
This Saturday, December 6, Buterin argued that Ethereum requires a market-based signal for future demand for block space.
ChatGPT told me if XRP will reach a new ATH in January
Now that XRP ETFs are open and analysts foresee a significant rally for the altcoin in 2026, will we see it reach a new ATH in January? ChatGPT provides its probabilities.
An ATH for XRP?
ChatGPT-5 estimates a low to moderate probability that XRP will reach a new ATH around $3.8 by the end of January 2026, representing an increase of 80 to 90% from its current price of $2.06.
This projection is based on recent ETF flows and market dynamics, but January seems ambitious without sustained massive inflows. XRP spot ETFs have already recorded 13 consecutive days of positive inflows, approaching one billion dollars, with net flows increasing on 9 of the last 10 sessions according to institutional data.
Can Europe catch up with the United States in the race for stablecoins? The CEO of Bitget links...
American stablecoins dominate 99% of the global market. Meanwhile, China is advancing with its e-CNY. Europe, supported by MiCA and the euro stablecoin EURAU, regulated by BaFin, seeks to close the gap. But can it move fast enough?
In this context, BeInCrypto spoke with Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, about the strengths of Europe, its regulatory challenges, and the possibility for the EU to still play a dominant role in digital finance.
The altcoin PIPPIN has established itself as one of the top performers in the AI agents token market, initiating a surge in power in recent days.
This impressive rise, naturally, has shone the spotlight on the token, and investors are now wondering if PIPPIN can extend this momentum.
PIPPIN investors are becoming skeptical
The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) indicator shows that PIPPIN has recently benefited from strong inflows. This signals growing confidence and capital entering the market.
A decisive December for crypto: CoinShares' warning on market survival
After a few tumultuous weeks in the crypto market, Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies find themselves back in the spotlight, and not for the hoped-for reasons.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the entire market have suffered significant declines due to macroeconomic fears, including a possible unwinding of the yen carry trade if the Bank of Japan raises its rates. Add to that increasing volatility, cascading liquidations, and aggressive short positions from major institutions, and you have the perfect recipe to panic investors.
Top & Flop Crypto: the winners of the recovery are not those one might think
In a market once again turbulent where Bitcoin still sows doubt, several unexpected tokens have managed to stand out. Performance to trace in the top & flop crypto of the week.
Top Crypto: new winners
MYX leads the way
Myx Finance (MYX) experienced an 18% increase over 7 days. On December 1st, 39 million MYX tokens, approximately 12% of the circulating supply, were unlocked, injecting liquidity and driving up the price of the altcoin for the rest of the week.
How much will XRP be worth if Bitcoin reaches $180,000 in 2026?
Brad Garlinghouse recently made headlines by predicting Bitcoin will reach $180,000 next year. If it happens, this phenomenon could trigger a historic new bullish cycle for XRP, but how far will it go?
What about XRP in 2026?
The Ripple CEO's prediction rekindles speculation about the possible trajectory of XRP. This bullish scenario, mentioned during the Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, fuels optimism within the crypto community and prompts many analysts to estimate the potential impact of this surge on the altcoin's value.
3 altcoins to watch this weekend | December 5 â 6
The first week of the last month of 2025 as well as the fourth quarter should display considerable volatility as the crypto market attempts to regain its balance. This should, however, benefit tokens that are already planning network developments and could take advantage of it.
BeInCrypto has analyzed three altcoins that investors should keep a close eye on this weekend.
THORChain (RUNE)
The price of RUNE could see an increase this weekend as THORChain prepares for the release of its version V3.14.0. This update includes several fixes and performance improvements, which should help to boost investor confidence. These changes often support short-term price rallies by enhancing network stability and improving user experience.
A Polymarket trader wins $1 million on bets that are almost too perfect; insider trading?
A trader on the Polymarket platform has won nearly one million dollars by placing surprisingly accurate bets on the Google search rankings for the year 2025, sparking a heated debate on insider trading in prediction markets.
The wallet address â0xafEeâ (previously named âAlphaRaccoonâ) has accumulated nearly one million dollars by almost perfectly predicting each outcome in Google search trend markets.
XRP News: Why is the price stagnating despite major advancements from Ripple?
Ripple spent 4 billion dollars this year to expand its ecosystem of payments and digital assets, with approvals in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
Yet, the price of XRP remains desperately low: in the face of perplexed investors as adoption progresses behind the scenes.
Ripple strengthens its international presence
On December 4, Ripple revealed four major acquisitions, which aimed to create a comprehensive infrastructure for payments and digital assets. The agreements include:
As the crypto market falls into a new wave of concern, the big names in the industry are working to defend it. Changpeng Zhao faces Peter Schiff in a heated debate, his predictions for 2026 are making waves, while a murder in Vienna adds a layer of fear to the sector.
The crypto market wobbles again
As the total market capitalization seems to hold its breath before a big leap, the price of BTC remains trapped in a stubborn bearish trend and a famous altcoin is nosediving, possibly signaling a broader storm.
Tokens are already being sold at rock-bottom prices in December 2025, as analysts foresee the return of altcoin season. Is DCA the winning ticket for the next explosion?
DCA, an option to consider
Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) on altcoins in December could prove to be a wise strategy, as several technical and market indicators signal an attractive buying zone. The trading volume over 30 days remains below the annual average, which defines an ideal phase to initiate a DCA and gradually accumulate positions over several weeks or months.
Bitcoin falls back to a key threshold: the relapse threatens!
Under pressure despite solid consolidation, the price of BTC tests the patience of investors, torn between the promise of an explosive rebound and the new fear of another crash.
Bitcoin remains strong⌠at first glance
Bitcoin wavers again around a crucial level after a period of intense volatility. Still at $92,000, the little orange coin seems to be biding its time before the next rate cut by the FED expected for next week and assessed to be possible at 93% according to Polymarket.
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization (TOTAL) is stabilizing, appearing to pause before resuming its momentum and choosing a direction. Bitcoin (BTC) remains stuck under a bearish trend, while Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) records a decline of 6% at the time of writing.
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Franklin Templeton has entered the Solana market with its own ETF, providing investors with direct exposure to the price of SOL. The company joins Grayscale, Fidelity, 21Shares, etc., reflecting a rapidly expanding institutional competition around Solana-based investment products.
Three emerging trends are rapidly taking shape in the crypto outlook for December, setting the pace for the rest of the year and what could be a new tone for 2026.
Web3 spending is reaching historic highs, while Washington turns to robotics and prediction markets make a strong comeback, suggesting potential areas of interest for investors.
A record month for crypto cards
Crypto card payments have quietly surged in November, signaling what could be the strongest confirmation to date that Web3 neobanking is becoming a real trend for consumers.
After a brutal drop, Binance's BNB is regaining strength and, like Bitcoin, is preparing for a very special December 2025. What can we expect?
BNB is making headlines again
BNB has established itself as one of the strongest assets in 2025, with an explosion of over 90% between January and October. However, after a Bitcoin peak around $126,000, BNB slowed near $1,400 before dropping by more than 40%.
Despite this, a wind of change seems to be blowing this December, with many opportunities for the altcoin to recover. Starting with the end of Quantitative Tightening which injects up to $95 billion per month in liquidity, and which has historically always been favorable to BNB and large market cap cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. It is even said that the event could trigger a new altcoin season!
Peter Schiff vs CZ: "Payments in Bitcoin? Nothing more than liquidated bets"
A heated debate took place during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai on December 4, 2025, opposing gold advocate Peter Schiff and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) on the future of currency.
The discussion focused on the question of who, between Bitcoin and tokenized gold, is the best as a store of value, medium of exchange, and unit of account in the current financial ecosystem.
Peter Schiff criticizes Bitcoin live
The conversation quickly heated up when Peter Schiff, a staunch advocate of gold, questioned the practical utility of Bitcoin for payments.
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