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LUNC$0.0₄6315, the rebranded token from the fallen Terra ecosystem, has seen one of the largest increases in the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, surging over 74% to $0.0000072 with skyrocketing trading volume. The token has gained more than 160% in the past week.This surge comes just before the Dec. 11 sentencing of Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon, who has acknowledged committing financial fraud in the U.S. and could face up to 12 years in prison. Traders seem to believe that a final decision could clarify a project that has been engulfed in legal troubles. Additionally, Do Kwon’s hearing…
Companies holding Bitcoin treasuries are undergoing a “Darwinian phase” as the foundational elements of their previously thriving business models begin to collapse, according to a recent analysis from Galaxy Research. The report indicates that the digital asset treasury (DAT) trade has hit its natural limit as equity values fell below Bitcoin (BTC) net asset value (NAV), reversing the growth cycle driven by issuance and turning leverage into a burden. This tipping point was reached as Bitcoin fell from its October peak near $126,000 to lows around $80,000, leading to a significant reduction in risk appetite and a depletion of liquidity…
Western Union has announced plans to launch a new “stable card” aimed at protecting users in high-inflation regions as part of its strategy involving stablecoins.At the UBS Global Technology and AI conference, CFO Matthew Cagwin stated that this initiative builds on the company’s recent investor-day presentation, which highlighted its transition from traditional cross-border payments to a comprehensive digital asset strategy.Cagwin highlighted Argentina, where inflation recently reached 250–300%, mentioning how remittances can depreciate by nearly half in value within a month. “Imagine a scenario where your family in the US sends you $500, but by the time you use it next…
Over the past 30 days, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a 10% decline as various wallet holders transitioned from distributing to accumulating.Data indicates that this accumulation, alongside record realized losses, suggests a possible shift in momentum.Key takeaways:BTC accumulation is being aggressively pursued by whales and mid-sized holders at current price levels.These groups are absorbing nearly 240% of the newly mined BTC supply.As of Nov. 22, Bitcoin’s realized losses approached $5.8 billion, marking the highest level since FTX, indicative of a classic capitulation signal.Significant Bitcoin accumulation at current levelsFollowing the recent dip to $80,000, Bitcoin whales are increasing their risk appetite by…
XRP edged closer to the $2 threshold during early U.S. hours on Friday, as the social sentiment surrounding the token experienced a notable decline. New insights from analytics firm Santiment reveal the most significant stretch of bearish commentary since October.This shift in public perception follows a two-month decline of about 31%, making the token susceptible to further downturns if the appetite for risk diminishes among major assets.Santiment’s sentiment model, which examines the ratio of positive to negative social messages relative to price, indicates that XRP has entered what the firm refers to as a fear zone, where negative commentary heavily…
Elon Musk’s ambitious aim to address excess spending and inefficiencies within the US federal government may have faced challenges, yet it could have sparked his evolving perspective on Bitcoin.So, why is @elonmusk finally discussing Bitcoin’s fundamental link to physics and energy?As @DSBatten articulately points out, Elon has experienced firsthand the challenges of curbing excessive government spending with @DOGE.”He’s run that experiment and he knows that it is not possible… pic.twitter.com/pmLodj8Yf6— Gareth Jenkinson (@gazza_jenks) December 1, 2025The founder of Tesla and SpaceX gained significant attention on social media after proposing that Bitcoin could succeed fiat currencies due to its intrinsic relationship…
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content while preserving the HTML tags: The long-awaited altcoin season remains out of reach as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index stays in the fear zone alongside ongoing Bitcoin Dominance. Summary The Altcoin Season Index has significantly declined over recent months. Concurrently, the Fear and Greed Index has dipped into the fear zone. Anticipated rate cuts and a potential Santa Claus rally could benefit the crypto sector. Altcoin Season Index remains low CMC data indicates that the closely monitored Altcoin Season Index has dropped to 21, a significant decline from its peak of…
Bitcoin (BTC) traders faced new downward movement at Friday’s Wall Street opening as $90,000 remained uncertain.Key points:Bitcoin is approaching $90,000, with traders setting lower price targets for BTC next.Analysis suggests liquidity conditions favor an initial sweep of bids.Ichimoku Cloud signals indicate a potential for a deeper dip ahead.BTC price bets reset under $90,000Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD down nearly 2% compared to Thursday’s close. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewAfter rejecting the 2025 yearly open level the prior day, Bitcoin showed no impetus for gains, with market participants eager to observe further support retests.“Orderbook heatmap shows a…
According to a recent analysis from Galaxy Research, Bitcoin treasury companies are now undergoing a “Darwinian phase” as the foundational elements of their previously successful business models disintegrate.The report indicates that the digital asset treasury (DAT) trade has reached its natural limit, with equity prices falling below Bitcoin (BTC) net asset value (NAV). This has caused a reversal of the growth loop driven by issuance, leading to leverage becoming a liability.This turning point occurred as Bitcoin descended from its October peak of nearly $126,000 to lows of around $80,000, triggering a significant decrease in risk appetite and draining liquidity throughout…
Bitcoin has faced challenges in keeping a consistent correlation with Gold, only tending to align during market dips. However, analyzing Bitcoin’s price behavior from the perspective of Gold instead of USD provides a clearer understanding of the current market cycle. By evaluating Bitcoin’s real purchasing power against similar assets, we can pinpoint potential support zones and assess whether the bear market is nearing its end. Bitcoin Bear Market Officially Starts Below Critical Support Breaking below the 350-day moving average around $100,000 and the pivotal psychological six-figure threshold marked the effective shift into bear market territory, prompting Bitcoin to drop roughly…