Short-term derivatives traders have recently piled into long positions across several major altcoins, but the lack of disciplined stop-loss strategies could expose the market to significant liquidation risks as early as January. Data from liquidation maps, ETF flows, and on-chain indicators suggest that Solana (SOL), Zcash (ZEC), and Chainlink (LINK) are particularly vulnerable if market sentiment shifts or prices pull back. Solana remains one of the most heavily traded altcoins in derivatives markets, with liquidation data showing a clear imbalance favoring long positions. Historically,...

Cardano (ADA) price action is showing early signs of a potential trend reversal as the asset rebounds roughly 13% from its December 25 low. While ADA remains down nearly 10% on a monthly basis, recent technical and on-chain signals suggest the current move may be more than just a short-term relief bounce. Traders and investors are closely watching whether ADA can confirm a breakout from a falling wedge pattern that has defined its downtrend since early November. The falling wedge structure, typically considered a bullish reversal pattern, has guided ADA price lower for weeks. Recently, ADA...

Prediction markets are increasingly signaling that the race to become the next U.S. Federal Reserve Chair is growing more competitive. Recent data from Polymarket shows that the probability of Kevin Hassett securing the role has fallen below 50%, reflecting rising skepticism among traders and analysts. While Hassett was once viewed as the clear frontrunner, shifting odds now suggest stronger competition and uncertainty around President Donald Trumps final nomination decision. At the same time, investors are closely watching Federal Reserve policy, with most expecting interest rates to remain...

XRP is once again hovering around the critical $2 price level, a zone that has repeatedly shaped market sentiment over the past several months. After a prolonged corrective phase, the XRP price has stabilized near the lower boundary of its declining channel, leaving traders and investors closely watching for signs of either continuation or reversal. While the setup is familiar, the outcome remains uncertain, making this level especially important for near-term price action. At present, XRP is trading below all major moving averages, including the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day lines. These...

After several weeks of sluggish price action, Bitcoin is once again exhibiting a familiar seasonal pattern by finding support and moving higher in late December. As the year draws to a close, the worlds largest cryptocurrency has stabilized following declines throughout November and early December, reinforcing a trend that has repeated itself across multiple market cycles. Historically, Bitcoin price action tends to improve toward the end of the year. This is often driven by funds closing their books, a shift toward more defensive positioning, and a slowdown in aggressive selling. With...

With Democrats holding a 75% chance of winning back the U.S. House of Representatives majority in 2026, according to prediction market Kalshi, new criticism from Representative Maxine Waters toward Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins could gain significant political traction. Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, is intensifying scrutiny of the SECs recent shift in crypto enforcement policy amid a broader debate over U.S. digital asset regulation. Although Congress is currently on winter recess, Waters formally called for Atkins to...

The Flow layer-1 blockchain has officially scrapped plans to roll back its network following a $3.9 million exploit, reversing course after strong pushback from developers, infrastructure providers, and ecosystem partners. The decision highlights ongoing tensions in crypto between crisis intervention and blockchain immutability, as well as the risks associated with rewriting chain history. After initially proposing a rollback to undo malicious transactions tied to the exploit, Flow announced on Dec. 29 that it will instead restart the network from the last sealed block before transactions...

MSTR stock is under growing pressure as investors brace for a critical MSCI index delisting decision that could significantly impact Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy. With the January 15 deadline approaching, options market data shows extreme bearish sentiment, raising concerns about further downside risk for the stock. According to data from Barchart, put options volume on MSTR has surged sharply, reflecting heightened demand for downside protection. Implied volatility has also increased, while open interest is heavily skewed toward puts, signaling that traders are positioning for...

As 2026 draws to a close, the Bitcoin vs gold debate is no longer just theoretical. This week, Bitcoin hovered around $89,826, gaining 2% in 24 hours, while gold slipped 0.75% to $4,518. The broader crypto market also rebounded, rising 2.23% daily despite a 30-day dip. Ethereum remained above $3,000, and altcoins like Solana, Cardano, and Dogecoin surged, reinforcing renewed confidence in digital assets. These trends highlight why Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as digital gold in the modern global economy. One of Bitcoins strongest advantages is supply scarcity. Bitcoins maximum supply is...

China is moving forward with the accelerated development of its central bank digital currency, the digital yuan (e-CNY), following the approval of a new action plan by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). According to official disclosures, the Action Plan on Further Strengthening the Construction of Digital RMB Management Service System and Related Financial Infrastructure will come into force on January 1, 2026, marking a new phase in the countrys digital currency strategy. The action plan establishes a comprehensive framework for the standardized issuance, management, and supervision of the...