A sharp sell-off in the ETH/BTC pair has traders on edge, with popular analyst Michaël van de Poppe noting that the move looks like a clear sign of risk aversion ahead of a busy 48-hour window for the market. Van de Poppe wrote on X that the pair had seen “a sharp sell-off taking place of nearly 15% on the BTC pair,” adding that while the decline is “rough” for altcoin holders, ETH/BTC remains perched on strong support and a momentum pickup in the next two days would be a constructive signal. The numbers back up the concern. ETH/BTC traded…
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Crypto Journalist Anas Hassan Crypto Journalist Anas Hassan Part of the Team Since Jun 2025 About Author Anas is a crypto native journalist and SEO writer with over five years of writing experience covering blockchain, crypto, DeFi, and emerging tech. Share Last updated: December 18, 2025 Nearly half of younger US investors now hold crypto as traditional wealth-building paths grow increasingly out of reach, according to new data from Coinbase. The findings show that 45% of younger investors already own crypto, compared to just 18% of older generations, and that three-quarters believe their generation faces harder odds of building wealth…
A statistical mirage briefly convinced the crypto market this week that mid-sized whales had purchased roughly $5 billion of Bitcoin.During the past week, social media feeds filled with charts showing that roughly 54,000 Bitcoins are flooding into “shark” wallets, which are addresses holding between 100 and 1,000 coins.As a result, many industry players interpreted this as evidence that aggressive BTC accumulation was underway, in anticipation of a breakout.Notably, the story circulated as Bitcoin pushed back toward $90,000 on Dec. 17, driven by perceptions of institutional demand.However, CryptoSlate’s review of the blockchain data suggests the demand was a phantom. The “purchased”…
In mid-December 2025, the cryptocurrency market is being dominated by gaming and AI-associated cryptocurrency tokens, while coins that focus on privacy are struggling. The total market capitalization is in the order of $3.07 trillion out of which Bitcoin holds a dominant share of 58.6%. Against this backdrop, investors are being drawn towards the projects that not only bring entertainment value but also have blockchain utility elements built in – a possible shift in market preferences Audiera Leads with 28.81% Surge on Web3 Gaming Momentum Audiera (BEAT) is the star of the day on 18 December, increasing in price by a…
Journalist Hassan Shittu Journalist Hassan Shittu Part of the Team Since Jun 2023 About Author Hassan, a Cryptonews.com journalist with 6+ years of experience in Web3 journalism, brings deep knowledge across Crypto, Web3 Gaming, NFTs, and Play-to-Earn sectors. His work has appeared in… Share Last updated: December 18, 2025 Several projects that raised capital through Kaito’s community-driven launchpad are facing steep losses following their token generation events, reigniting questions about post-TGE performance, valuation discipline, and whether early “alpha” around the platform has faded.According to data shared by market participants, a number of Kaito-backed projects have suffered heavy drawdowns after launch.…
The crypto market remains under pressure this week. XRP slipped below $2, shaking confidence in large payment tokens. Assets once seen as safe now move with fear and thin liquidity. This change forces a reset in how payment projects get judged.As attention shifts away from legacy coins, presales return to focus. Fixed pricing and early utility now matter more than brand names. Two payment-focused projects stand out in this search: Remittix and Digitap ($TAP). Both target real-world use, but only one shows stronger structure. It is time to see which presale offers a better crypto to buy in a bearish…
The US financial landscape witnessed good numbers on December 18 from an key 3-star news. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report has just revealed a much sharper decline in price pressures than analysts were anticipating before. This cooling US inflation is currently sitting at a headline rate of 2.7% year-over-year, which has caught the markets all by surprise, and is now about to send a wave of optimism throughout the financial space, including crypto’s. With even the core inflation down to 2.6% is like a icing on cake to investors, because the narrative of “sticky” inflation is now being replaced by…
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: December 18, 2025 Kraken-backed xStocks have gone live on the TON blockchain, allowing users to access tokenized versions of US stocks and exchange-traded funds directly inside Telegram through its built-in TON Wallet. Key Takeaways: xStocks bring tokenized US stocks and ETFs directly into Telegram via TON Wallet. The…
Pi Coin (Pi Network/PI) had an incredible start to the year. The coin’s price surged to an all-time high of $2.99 in February, but has since faced a massive price dip. PI’s price has fallen by more than 93% from its February peak. According to CoinGecko data, PI has rallied 0.7% in the last 24 hours, but is down 2.6% in the last week, 12.4% in the 14-day charts, and 9.3% over the previous month. In this price prediction article, let’s discuss whether Pi Coin has lost its momentum or if it can rebound from its current level.Pi Coin Price…
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: December 18, 2025 Markets are bracing for the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, with analysts warning the inflation print could determine whether risk assets rally into year-end or face renewed pressure. Key Takeaways: Markets are watching the CPI print closely, as it could shape rate-cut expectations…
