Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Part of the Team Since Apr 2025 About Author Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. He has contributed to leading publications such as Cryptonews, Investing.com, 99Bitcoins, and 24/7 Wall St. He has… Share Last updated: January 1, 2026 The crypto market is slightly lower today, with the total cryptocurrency market capitalization down 0.8% over the past 24 hours, now standing at around $3.06 trillion. Despite the pullback, the market has managed to hold above the $3 trillion level. At the same time, total…
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Bitwise’s year-end barrage of ETF paperwork should have been a perfect spark for “alt season.” On Dec. 30, the issuer filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch 11 single-token “strategy” ETFs tied to Aave, Uniswap, Zcash, NEAR, Starknet, Sui, Bittensor, Tron, and other protocols.Each fund would allocate about 60% of its assets to the underlying coin and the rest to related ETPs and derivatives, with an expected effective date in March 2026.However, crypto prices and flows barely registered the news. That gap is where a market is now showing ETF filing fatigue.The 11 new Bitwise products land…
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, ended its Q4 2025 with a nearly 28% drop, but the bigger story goes beyond price. For the first time in 14 years, Bitcoin failed to follow its famous four-year cycle, surprising traders and long-term holders alike.As 2026 begins, whale accumulation, tight price action, and changing market forces are shaping what comes next.Bitcoin Breaks Its 4-Year Pattern After 14 YearsFor over a decade, Bitcoin moved in a familiar rhythm. The halving year was usually closed in the green, the year after saw even stronger gains, and then a major top was followed by a deep…
The search for promising crypto presales ahead of 2026 is picking up as investors reassess where early-stage value could appear next. In this regard, Bitcoin Hyper, Little Pepe, BlockchainFX, and Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) are all drawing attention for different reasons. Their appeal ranges from narrative-driven themes to more infrastructure-focused development. Now, investors are paying closer attention to how these four projects are structured, how early access is being offered, and how each presale aligns with broader market expectations. With different narratives, models, and strategies in play, comparing them side by side becomes essential. So, let’s explore these projects in…
Crypto markets started 2026 with a strong attention on Solana, even though the SOL price has been consolidating below $130 for weeks. According to recent on-chain data, whales accumulating Solana-related tokens was the most discussed trend in the market. Additionally, SOL’s network usage and transaction volume dominate despite low price action. This suggests smart money is taking positions, which might soon result in a breakout in Solana price chart.Solana’s DEX Trading Volume Touches $1.6 TrillionSolana became one of the top altcoins by performance in 2025 and it outpaced several CEXs by trading volume. According to the Solana vs CEX chart,…
Crypto Writer Arslan Butt Crypto Writer Arslan Butt Part of the Team Since Sep 2022 About Author Arslan Butt is an experienced webinar speaker, market analyst, and content writer specializing in crypto, forex, and commodities. He provides expert insights, trading strategies, and in-depth analysis… Share Last updated: January 1, 2026 Bitcoin Price Prediction Bitcoin may look quiet on the surface, but the underlying signals are turning decisively constructive. US spot Bitcoin ETFs just snapped a seven-day outflow streak with $355 million in fresh inflows, led by BlackRock, Ark, and Fidelity, as liquidity conditions improve. At the same time, BTC is…
All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. The Lighter DEX team is facing insider trading allegations after millions in LIT sales. The yield farmers on Lighter are exiting the protocol according to data from Bubblemaps. Days after its historic airdrop event, the team behind the Lighter (LIT) protocol has come under scrutiny. New data shows that some wallets linked to the platform have traded millions of dollars worth of LIT tokens since the airdrop. Lighter Team Indicted in LIT Sales Per market data, the Hyperliquid rival has seen more than $250 million…
Glassnode data shows that XRP’s exchange balances hit their lowest level since 2018 in late December, sparking the usual wave of accumulation phase speculation and “tight supply = moon” commentary.While the eight-year low encompasses the entire exchange ecosystem, CryptoQuant data for Binance offers a recent window into whether these troughs actually precede rallies.Binance’s XRP reserves dropped to roughly 2.6 billion by mid-December 2025, matching the July 2024 low, after peaking above 3.5 billion in early September.The question isn’t whether supply thinned, but whether prior episodes of similarly low Binance reserves preceded medium-term outperformance, or whether the pattern is just noise…
Dogecoin is undoubtedly one of the most promising cryptocurrency coins that are yet to show their full potential and might. The token has spent the majority of its time exploring the depth of low price thresholds and is now predicted to hit a new price range per notable expert Javon Marks. Will his prediction hold true in the near future? Let’s find out.Also Read: Dogecoin Price Prediction: Can It Hit $0.20 Before 2025 Ends?Dogecoin Price Prediction: Will 2026 Be Bullish for DOGE?Source: RedditDogecoin is currently sitting at a low price band of $0.12, down 61% in the last year. However,…
Bitcoin holders will likely remember 2025 for two very different reasons. On one hand, BTC pushed into fresh all-time highs earlier in the year, at over $126k. On the other hand, the year is ending on a far less comfortable note. From early October highs, Bitcoin is now down more than 30% and is worth around $87k, which reminds investors how quickly momentum can diminish. This environment has impacted the entire cryptocurrency market. Large caps are stalling, altcoins are bleeding, and traders are no longer chasing upside; they are protecting capital. That is where crypto presale opportunities with real products…
