Author: Ethan Carter
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XRP surged to almost $2.40 on Tuesday, continuing its rally from early 2026 as traders highlighted significant institutional volumes and a decreasing number of tokens available on exchanges.The token skyrocketed by as much as 11% within 24 hours to approximately $2.38, breaking through a resistance level that had stifled growth for weeks. This surge occurred amid one of XRP’s most substantial volume spikes since mid-December, according to CoinDesk market data.A contributing factor is the flow. Spot XRP ETFs in the U.S. registered $48 million in inflows on Monday, marking a continuation of positive momentum for these products, which haven’t recorded…
The Ethereum network validator exit queue has decreased to nearly zero for the first time since July of last year, potentially easing selling pressure, analysts indicate.As per data from Beaconcha.in, the current exit queue stands at only 32 Ether (ETH), with an approximate wait time of one minute. This represents a 99.9% decline from its peak of 2.67 million ETH in mid-September.Additionally, the entry queue has reached its highest level since mid-November, totaling 1.3 million ETH, indicating a resurgence of interest in Ether staking.“The ETH staking exit queue is essentially empty,” noted Asymetrix chief technology officer and ETHKyiv founder Rostyk.…
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has revealed that it now possesses over 4.14 million ether ETH$3,219.00, which is around 3.43% of the overall supply, as the company continues to gather tokens in pursuit of its 5% objective.As stated in a press release, the total value of the company’s crypto and cash assets amounts to $14.2 billion, comprising $915 million in cash, 192 BTC, and a $25 million position in Eightco Holdings (ORBS).Under the guidance of Chairman Tom Lee, Bitmine has increased its treasury by nearly 33,000 ETH in the last week. Lee anticipates that the price of ether could soar to…
The hashrate of the Bitcoin network, indicating mining competition, declined for the second straight month in December, as per a report by Wall Street giant JPMorgan (JPM) released on Monday.According to analysts Reginald Smith and Charles Pearce, “The monthly average network hashrate, reflecting industry competition, dropped by 30 EH/s (-3%) m/m to an average of 1,045 EH/s in December.”Hashrate measures the total computational power utilized to mine and process transactions on a proof-of-work blockchain, and is quantified in exahashes per second.Even with reduced competition among miners, mining profitability saw a decrease. The analysts reported that miners achieved an average of…
Crypto traders can now place bets on housing market prices following a partnership between Polymarket and real estate data provider Parcl, aimed at creating a new range of housing price prediction markets.This collaboration will utilize Parcl’s daily home-price indices, as detailed in a press release. Under the arrangement, Parcl will provide independent daily housing indices for settlement references, while Polymarket will manage and list the markets.The initial offerings will target major U.S. metropolitan areas, enabling traders to wager on various outcomes, such as whether a specific city’s index will rise or fall within a set timeframe. Each market will settle…
The Bitcoin and broader cryptocurrency market have recently begun to show signs of activity, but the underlying liquidity conditions remain notably weak, as per insights from onchain analytics company Glassnode. This mirrors concerns highlighted in a CoinDesk analysis from November regarding the frail liquidity of the crypto market following the crash in October.According to the latest findings by Glassnode, both the spot trading volume of Bitcoin and the overall altcoin spot volume have dropped to their lowest levels since November 2023, despite recent price increases. This divergence typically indicates reduced market participation and weak demand beneath the apparent price strength.Spot…
Robinhood (HOOD) is intensifying its focus on advanced cryptocurrency traders, a shift that mirrors changing customer behavior amid a turbulent year for digital assets.“Our observations vary across customer segments,” Johann Kerbrat, the head of crypto at Robinhood, stated in a recent interview.“We have a significant number of younger customers who view this as a ‘buy the dip’ opportunity due to their longer-term outlook, making them less concerned about short-term fluctuations,” he noted.However, the company is also witnessing an increasing number of more skilled users engaged in frequent trading, including day trading and managing cost basis strategies. Kerbrat, who will speak…
Goldman Sachs (GS), a leading firm on Wall Street, indicated that enhanced regulation and the rise of crypto applications beyond mere trading are fostering a positive outlook for the industry, particularly for infrastructure firms that bolster the ecosystem while being less susceptible to market fluctuations.According to the bank’s report released on Monday, regulatory ambiguity continues to be the primary hurdle for institutions, but this environment is rapidly evolving.”The improvement in the regulatory landscape is a significant factor in the ongoing adoption of crypto by institutional players, particularly for buy-side and sell-side financial organizations, along with the emergence of new crypto…
The MSTR stock value surged nearly 4% on Monday, driven by Bitcoin’s ongoing recovery and Strategy’s accelerated accumulation efforts, alongside shareholder dilution. Summary MSTR stock price rallied as Bitcoin surpassed $92,000. The firm continued its accumulation of Bitcoin last week. Technical analysis indicates potential for further declines in the stock. Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, was trading at $163.25, showing a modest increase from this year’s low of $155. However, it remains approximately 70% below its all-time peak. In a recent statement, the company revealed that it purchased 1,287 Bitcoins (BTC), raising its total holdings to 673,783. These assets are…
On Monday, Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, stated that Bitcoin BTC$93,953.17 is likely to extend its rise and could achieve a new all-time high by this month, reinforcing a positive outlook for both cryptocurrency and equity during a CNBC Squawk Box segment.“I don’t believe bitcoin has reached its peak yet,” Lee commented. “We were overly hopeful about hitting that peak before December, but I genuinely think bitcoin could attain a new all-time high by the end of January 2026. Therefore, it’s premature to conclude that bitcoin, ethereum, or other cryptocurrencies have peaked.”This statement follows a late-2025 market correction…