Bitcoin treasury company Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) has managed to retain its place in the Nasdaq 100 index, but growing scrutiny suggests its long-term survival may hinge on events unfolding in 2028. New research indicates that while Strategys leveraged Bitcoin strategy has benefited from rising prices, it also exposes the company to significant structural risks that could threaten both its balance sheet and the broader Bitcoin market. According to an analysis by blockchain research firm Tiger Research, 2028 represents a critical inflection point for Strategy due to the concentration of call...

XRP is approaching a decisive moment as price action continues to stall near the psychologically important $2.00 level, failing to establish a sustained breakout for the third time in recent sessions. Despite supportive macroeconomic and institutional developments, XRP price remains largely disconnected from broader crypto market improvements, highlighting a growing near-term inflection point for traders. Recent market conditions have favored risk assets after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its third interest rate cut of the year, lowering the target range to 3.5%3.75%. While this move...

Binance co-founder Changpeng CZ Zhao has publicly shut down online rumors suggesting a romantic connection with a female crypto influencer following a brief onstage interaction at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. The speculation emerged after a viral moment during CZs December 4 debate with outspoken gold advocate Peter Schiff, an event that quickly gained traction across crypto social media. During the debate, a crypto KOL known as Tintin, who is affiliated with the Aster project, walked onstage and handed CZ a magic box containing a heavy gold item. The lighthearted exchange, meant as a...

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe has positioned the company as a unique leader in institutional crypto custody following the US Securities and Exchange Commissions recent investor bulletin on digital asset custody. The SEC guidance, released on December 12, 2025, outlined two primary custody models for crypto assets: self-custody, where investors control their private keys, and third-party custody, where assets are held by a qualified custodian. According to Belshe, BitGo is the only provider capable of supporting all custody options described by the SEC within a single, integrated platform. The...

Ethereum (ETH) appears to be approaching a decisive move as price action tightens beneath a critical resistance zone. After experiencing a sharp rejection from recent highs and completing a deep corrective phase, ETH has stopped declining and entered a compression range. While the asset has not yet demonstrated clear bullish strength, it is no longer showing signs of outright weakness. This transition phase is increasing pressure on both sides of the market, a setup that often precedes significant volatility. From a medium-term technical perspective, Ethereum remains in a bearish structure....

Bitcoin is once again under pressure as global markets increasingly price in a near-certain Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike at its upcoming December 1819 policy meeting. Traders now expect the BOJ to raise rates by 25 basis points to 0.75%, a move that would mark Japans highest policy rate in nearly 30 years and tighten global liquidity conditions. This shift in monetary policy is weighing on risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, as investors brace for reduced access to cheap capital. Market expectations around the BOJ decision have surged sharply. According to a Bloomberg chart...

Bitcoin and XRP strengthened their presence on Wall Street following the long-awaited launch of Bitwises 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) on NYSE Arca, a move that further bridges the gap between digital assets and traditional financial markets. The listing comes amid strong demand for crypto investment products, highlighted by nearly $1 billion in recent ETF inflows tied to XRP-related products. After facing multiple regulatory delays from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Bitwise finally received approval to list BITW, marking a significant milestone for the company and the broader...

Wall Streets growing involvement in crypto took a major step forward as Ripple secured a $500 million share sale at a $40 billion valuation, drawing both attention and skepticism from market participants. According to Bloomberg, the November funding round marked the highest private valuation achieved by a digital asset company in the current cycle, underscoring Ripples long-term effort to position itself as an institutionally acceptable crypto firm. The funding round brought in heavyweight investors including Citadel Securities, Fortress, Marshall Wace, Brevan Howard, Galaxy Digital, and...

Bitcoin is facing renewed bearish pressure after veteran trader Peter Brandt released a new chart warning of a possible sharp correction. The legendary market analyst, known for more than 50 years of trading experience, suggests that BTC could fall to $81,852 in a moderate pullback or slide as deep as $59,403 if downside momentum accelerates. His analysis has sparked debate across the crypto market, as Bitcoin currently trades far above these projected levels. According to Brandts latest weekly Bitcoin chart, BTC recently completed a clear five-leg upward move, a classic pattern often...

Coinbase is preparing to unveil a major new feature that could significantly expand its platform beyond traditional cryptocurrency trading. Although the exchange has not yet fully confirmed the details, reports suggest that Coinbase will introduce prediction markets powered by Kalshi, with an official announcement expected as early as next week during its Coinbase System Update event scheduled for December 17. According to available information, the partnership between Coinbase and Kalshi will be non-exclusive, but Kalshi is expected to act as the sole prediction market operator integrated...