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Warning Pre-FOMC: The Re-emergence of Bitcoin's Typical "Sell-the-News" Pattern

Bitcoin's value ascended to nearly $94,600 in anticipation of a predicted rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve. However, analysts caution about a potential swift drop post-announcement, a pattern observed after the last four Fed policy decisions. The same setup in September and October resulted in significant price decreases for Bitcoin. Observing the on-chain behaviour, XWIN Research Japan noted that institutional players are adopting defensive strategies, moving capital to the sidelines. This signifies event-driven hedging. Crowded speculative positions can trigger a rapid sell-off if the market changes direction. The broader context reveals that Bitcoin, despite its recent gains, is underperforming the global crypto market, indicating that it could be bearing the brunt of macroeconomic uncertainty. Traders are closely monitoring stablecoin liquidity and leverage metrics, bracing for the consistent volatility that follows these announcements.

Yi He, Binance Official, Falls Victim to $55K Meme Coin Fraud After WeChat Hacking

Yi He, co-CEO of Binance, had her WeChat account hijacked and used to promote a meme coin named Mubarak (MUBARA), leading to a pump-and-dump scheme that earned scammers around $55,000. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was the first to inform users of the situation, urging them not to buy any meme coins advertised in the posts. The hackers had created two new wallets and started accumulating MUBARA through PancakeSwap. They used this activity to trigger a price surge and then sold off their holdings for profit. This incident adds to a growing list of similar attacks targeting WeChat accounts of notable crypto figures, involving the misuse of meme tokens. Despite having her profile recovered, Yi He warns that the culprits are still at large.

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Ethereum Soars with a 7% Increase as Market Watchers Predict More Growth

Ether nearly reached $3,400 on Coinbase, its highest value since mid-November, sparking analysts to predict a continued upward trend. As Bitcoin experiences a slight pullback, Ethereum appears to be leading the crypto rally. Crypto analyst 'Negentropic' suggested that Ethereum is preparing for a significant move, based on past patterns and its reclaimed dominance. Analyst Merlijn The Trader pointed out a large inverse head-and-shoulders pattern forming on Ethereum, indicating a potentially bullish structure. 'Rekt Capital' also noted Ethereum's ability to demonstrate price-strength confirmation at its current demand region. If future trends continue to support this move, Ethereum could see a sustained upward trajectory. Conversely, Bitcoin's rally to $94,500 was brief, falling back to $92,000, while altcoins showed mixed results. Despite this, Ethereum appears to be at the forefront of the current market rally.

Coinbase Predicts a Festive Surge for Bitcoin as Systemic Leverage Declines

Coinbase Institutional is predicting a "Santa Rally" for Bitcoin, following a tough November, due to a decrease in the systemic leverage ratio. The ratio, which monitors speculative positioning, has stabilized at around 4-5% of total market capitalization, down from 10% in the summer. The firm believes this indicates a healthier market structure with less vulnerability to sharp drawdowns. Bitcoin has already started to recover, with a 2.3% increase in December so far. Despite a recent retreat, Bitcoin is still showing signs of strength, as it managed to reach a three-week high of $94,500 in late trading. Michaël van de Poppe, founder of MN Fund, also sees a buying opportunity for Bitcoin in the near term, as it's currently mispriced relative to the Nasdaq and high-beta tech stocks.

Abu Dhabi Grants Multi-Chain Recognition to Tether's USDT Stablecoin

Stablecoin issuer Tether's USDT, issued on several major blockchains, has been recognized as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token (AFRT) within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This designation allows ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)-licensed firms to conduct regulated activities involving USDT on various blockchain networks. This adds to the earlier recognition of USDT on Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche, thus expanding the regulatory coverage of the stablecoin. The multi-chain approval enhances interoperability and allows USDT to be used as a settlement asset in trading and decentralized applications. Concurrently, rival stablecoin issuer Circle is also expanding its presence in the UAE, securing a Financial Services Permission license from the FSRA of ADGM.

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HashKey Pursues Landmark IPO as Hong Kong Takes a Large Stake in Regulated Cryptocurrency

HashKey Holdings Limited is aiming to become the first publicly listed cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong after filing its IPO and opening subscriptions to both local and global investors. HashKey is selling 240.57 million shares globally, with over 24 million reserved for Hong Kong investors, and the rest for international investors. Although the company has not yet turned a profit, it has shown reduced losses and a 4% increase in revenue driven by its asset management division. The IPO comes as Hong Kong increasingly positions itself as a hub for regulated digital assets, having implemented new policies in the last two years to attract licensed operators. HashKey, alongside Binance and other major crypto firms, recently pledged HK$57 million to support local relief efforts following a devastating residential fire in Hong Kong.

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Zcash (ZEC) Experiences a 24% Weekly Spike: Could $616 Be the Subsequent Goal?

Zcash (ZEC) is currently trading around $418, marking a 13% rise in the past 24 hours and 24% in the past week. After breaking through the $407 barrier, the price is now approaching the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level at $472, which is expected to offer near-term resistance. The $525 and $616 levels are seen as potential next targets if the price breaks through the resistance. Meanwhile, larger wallet holders are increasing their positions while smaller ones are selling. Additionally, the Zcash development team plans to implement a change to transaction fees during congestion periods, and Grayscale has proposed converting its Zcash Trust into an ETF.

Two Vital Factors Necessary for Pi Network (PI) to Halt its Downward Spiral

Despite intermittent price surges, Pi Network's token has been significantly depreciating over the past several months, with indications the downward trend may persist. A noted analyst identified two key factors that could trigger a recovery: the establishment of a robust support zone and the attraction of genuine investor interest. However, confidence is dwindling and patience wearing thin. A further challenge is the impending release of over 183 million coins in the next month, which will heighten selling pressure. Despite this gloomy outlook, the Pi Network team continues to announce system upgrades, including the recent integration of AI tools to streamline user verification procedures. The team also partnered with CiDi Games to expand the real-world use of the Pi Network token.

Could Solana (SOL) Reach $315? Essential Graph Indicators to Watch For

Solana (SOL) is currently trading near a significant monthly support zone, around $132. The digital currency has seen a 3% drop in the past week and a 1% daily loss. Traders are closely monitoring as it aligns with a long-term rising channel support level. Key chart signals indicate that SOL is near the lower boundary of its ascending channel on a one-month timeframe, which has previously acted as a base for multiple upward moves. Two potential upside levels are outlined: $263 and $315. SOL's short-term movements will depend on maintaining this support. Furthermore, Franklin Templeton launched its SOL ETF recently, holding approximately 17,000 SOL tokens and applying a 0.19% fee. Despite recent outflows, total assets have remained over $900 million, suggesting a potential shift in sentiment.

Cryptocurrency On-Chain Performance Experiences a Dip in November Across All Major Metrics

Presto Research's latest on-chain data indicates a widespread slowdown in the cryptocurrency economy in November 2025, marked by a decrease in active users, total value locked (TVL), protocol fees, and decentralized exchange volumes. Despite increased institutional interest in Bitcoin, user engagement continues to thin. Dominant chains Tron, BNB Chain, and Solana witnessed a dip in network and protocol TVL due to price pressures across the market. On a positive note, stablecoin balances on Ethereum increased by over $1.5 billion. However, this was overshadowed by reduced activity in other areas, such as a slowdown in transactions on Solana, Ethereum, and Base. Despite increased institutional participation, retail and DeFi engagements have not matched the pace, painting a weakening on-chain picture for November.

Could Ethereum Reach $20,000 by 2026? AI Assesses Tom Lee's Highly Optimistic Forecast

Long-time crypto advocate, Tom Lee has shifted his focus from Bitcoin to Ethereum, predicting a price of $20,000 per ETH by 2026. This optimistic forecast is based on Ethereum's potential growth in the Real-World Assets (RWA) space. AI chatbot, ChatGPT, evaluated Lee's prediction and concluded that reaching such a target is possible given certain conditions, including increasing tokenization and Ethereum's deflationary mechanics. However, challenges such as competition from other layer-1 networks and the possibility of users opting for layer-2 alternatives could hinder Ethereum's price surge. While a $20,000 price tag is not impossible, ChatGPT suggests a more realistic bullish target for 2026 could be in the $6,000 - $10,000 range.

Comparing ETF Performance: How Does Ripple (XRP) Measure Up Against Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)?

The second-largest altcoin, XRP, has recently joined market leaders Bitcoin and Ethereum in having its own exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking its performance. Bitcoin ETFs saw a successful debut with over $57 billion in cumulative net inflows in less than two years and the cryptocurrency nearly doubling its price since the ETF debut. Ethereum, on the other hand, initially suffered a price drop after the ETF release and struggled to pick up pace for months. However, the Ethereum ETFs have been mostly stable and positive since a late 2024 surge. Ripple's ETF, Canary Capital’s XRPC, broke the 2025 record for highest trading volume on its first day and has seen steady inflows. Despite Ripple's price being below its debut day price, its ETFs have outperformed those of Bitcoin and Ethereum since debut.

Altcoins Suffer Significant Losses as Bitcoin (BTC) Drops Below $90K Support: A Weekend Recap

Bitcoin's price declined sharply from above $92,000 to around $88,000, forcing a majority of altcoins, including ZEC and CC, to follow suit. The largest cryptocurrency initially recovered after the November crash and stood above $91,000. However, the bearish trend returned, causing a rapid drop to just under $84,000. Although it rebounded quickly, Bitcoin remained below $90,000 and saw its market capitalization drop to $1.8 trillion, with dominance over altcoins above 57%. Ethereum, XRP, SOL, ADA, LINK, HYPE, DOGE, and XLM all recorded losses of up to 5%, while SUI, ENA, PEPE, UNI, and DOT fell by 6-7%. The total crypto market capitalization fell by $60 billion in a day, settling at $3.130 trillion.

Expert Predicts MSTR Shares Could Surge by Over 45% Following Bitcoin Breakthrough

According to market analyst Jamie Coutts, Strategy (MSTR), an enterprise software company that now holds significant Bitcoin assets, could experience a significant turning point. As Bitcoin stabilizes after a period of volatility, Coutts notes that various technical indicators are aligning around the $195 mark, hinting at a potential surge. Coupled with a thin volume band stretching toward roughly $285, this could imply a sharp rise if buyers return to the market. Furthermore, despite the company slowing its Bitcoin purchases and the possibility of selling Bitcoin or derivatives, some analysts believe MSTR stock is undervalued. With Bitcoin holdings exceeding the company’s current market capitalization by about 78%, there is potential for a significant rise in share price.

Abrupt Fall in Bitcoin Value to $88K Coincides with $500M Surge in Liquidations

Bitcoin's recent stability above $90,000 was short-lived as its value plummeted to a 5-day low of $88,000, instigating a rise in overall liquidations to $500 million. This comes after Bitcoin rebounded from a substantial drop, managing to exceed $90,000 and even approaching $94,000 at some points. However, it failed to breach that level, settling around $92,000 by Friday before dropping to $88,000. This dip also affected altcoins such as Ethereum, which is nearing a break below $3,000 following a 4.6% drop, and XRP, which has slipped to $2.04. The total cryptocurrency market has lost $80 billion, reducing its worth to $3.1 trillion. Within the past 24 hours, liquidations have increased to $500 million, with longs accounting for $420 million of this.

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Potential Decline to $80K for Bitcoin if Crucial Threshold is not Soon Recovered

Following a temporary upturn, Bitcoin is faced with two primary obstacles: retaking dominance over its resistance level and handling deteriorating on-chain metrics. The daily chart illustrates a clear rebound from the $80K demand sector, yet the cryptocurrency remains confined in a descending channel. The $90K-$95K area is a critically pivotal short-term region, and a clean break above it could indicate a change in trend. However, the wider trend cannot turn bullish until Bitcoin exceeds the now $108K moving averages. The 4-hour chart shows a potential breakout and retest from a descending trendline. A solid push above $94K could quickly pave the way for targets over $100K. However, if the $90K level is not maintained, a fall back to the $80K zone is plausible. On-chain metrics reveal that active Bitcoin addresses have been declining since February 2025, suggesting a decreasing number of participants, possibly whales or institutional traders, driving the recent...