PEPE performs a Smart Money broadband operation, increasing its position by 2.79 million US dollars of PEPE early in the morning.
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According to monitoring by @ai_9684xtpa, the "Smart Money address that made a profit of 4.92 million dollars through the PEPE wave in the last six months" has again increased its position by 2.79 million dollars of PEPE early in the morning, and the position of this wave has increased to 8.179 trillion PEPE.

In the last week, it has withdrawn a total of 14.25 million dollars of PEPE from Kraken, at an average price of 0.00001742 dollars, which is the main asset in its portfolio, with a floating profit of 695,000 dollars.
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The millionaire business of USDT inspires banks, who do not want to be left out

Traditional banks are considering entering the stablecoin business, inspired by the example of Tether Limited and its stablecoin USDT.

According to representatives of traditional financial institutions like SG-Forge, entities want to participate in this market. Jean-Marc Stenger, CEO of SG-Forge, believes that other banks will issue their own stablecoins in the near future.

"It’s hard work; I’m not sure it will happen soon, but it will happen," he said, according to Bloomberg.

According to that agency, U.S. banks are expected to join the trend, but only once legislation is enacted that could pave the way for them to issue stablecoins.

In Europe, thanks to the recent clarity provided by the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), and Tether's decision to stop issuing its stablecoin EURt, a window of opportunity has opened for competitors looking to offer customers options for making payments or holding assets similar to fiat currencies.

Stenger also mentioned that SG-Forge, the cryptocurrency arm of the French bank Société Générale, is already talking to several banks that want to use its stablecoin. Additionally, it is in discussions with about 10 banks regarding partnerships and their technology for issuing their own stablecoins.

In September of this year, SG-Forge announced a partnership with the exchange BitPanda to create and launch its own stablecoin in euros, called EUR CoinVertible, as reported by CriptoNoticias. This stablecoin will be managed by the French unit and will comply with the EU's MiCA regulation, becoming the first regulated stable cryptocurrency of its kind in Europe.
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Ethereum prepares for the 2025 surge as monthly inflows into Ether ETFs double
The monthly record of inflows into ETFs was not enough to push the price of Ether beyond the resistance of USD 3,500, which would trigger short liquidations leveraged at over 1 billion dollars.
Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reached a new monthly record in December despite holiday illiquidity, reinforcing analysts' expectations of an upcoming surge.

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ETH3248.25 € spot from the United States achieved a new monthly record, surpassing 2.1 billion dollars in net inflows accumulated during December.

The 2.1 billion dollars of inflows in December are nearly double that of November, when ETH ETFs received just over 1 billion dollars in net inflows accumulated, according to data from Farside Investors.
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Signs: Bitcoin under $100k is a year-end bargain

How many tears are there on X, internet forums, and Telegram “crypto” groups! It seems like bitcoin (BTC) has dropped to zero.

But no, ladies and gentlemen. The price of bitcoin is at a whopping $94,800 at the time of this post.

So, first of all, enough with the complaining! And second, take a moment to be thankful for this year-end bargain.

Why do I say that bitcoin under $100,000 is a bargain? For several reasons. In case there are investors with the liquidity to buy more BTC, perhaps this is a good opportunity to do so. That is, as long as you have a long-term investment horizon (and, for me, long-term in bitcoin means 4 years or more). It wouldn’t be wise to go ‘all in’ with your life savings if you’re going to need them to make payments next week.

Bitcoin price predictions remain extremely bullish, even for this very cycle.

Analysts at Galaxy, for example, believe BTC will surpass $150,000 before the end of the first half of 2025. If that projection comes to pass, it would mean an increase of more than 50% from the current price. Not bad, right?

The investment firm says:

“A combination of institutional, corporate, and nation-state adoption will propel bitcoin to new heights in 2025. Throughout its existence, bitcoin has appreciated faster than all other asset classes, particularly the S&P 500 and gold, and that trend will continue in 2025. Bitcoin will also reach 20% of gold’s market cap.”
Galaxy Digital, investment firm.
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Bitcoin below USD $95,000 is about to close December in negative

The flows of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. turned red on Friday amid the prolonged bearish price action. Still, with recent losses, BTC has gained over 100% this 2024.

Bitcoin is dressed in red for Christmas: it’s about to close December with a monthly loss of 1.7%
The Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. observed outflows on Friday amid the price drop.

Despite recent bearish action, BTC will finish 2024 with gains of over 100%

Will 2025 bring good fortune? Analysts project prices of USD $200k for BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) looks red this December now that it approaches closing the month with negative performance.
The bearish price action extends in the cryptocurrency market this weekend, eleven days after Bitcoin conquered a new all-time price high of over USD $108,000 and on the eve of New Year's.

The largest and oldest cryptocurrency in the world dropped 13.5% in price from its record mark in the early hours (EDT) on Saturday, when it fell to local lows of $93,400. By the time of writing this, its price is around USD $94,000, which translates to a monthly loss of 1.77%, according to data from Coinglass.

Bitcoin had shown signs of recovery during the holidays of December 24 and 25, when it briefly surged above USD $99,000; however, since then it has turned bearish again. Days earlier, the price of the digital coin had already fallen below $93,000 amid volatile action that caused massive liquidations.
Liquidations in the cryptocurrency market amounted to over USD $130 million in the last 24 hours amid the broader price correction. Of that total, just over USD $81 million corresponds to liquidations of long positions or bullish bets, while the rest represent short positions.
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Dogecoin and Pepe Prices as Payments Narrative Sends XRP and XLM Up 500% and Remittix Moves Forward on Pre-Sale
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Remittix promoters provide details on the project as they go over recent Dogecoin and Pepe price advances and some bullish predictions.

The price of Dogecoin (DOGE) and Pepe (PEPE) is down according to data from CoinMarketCap. Today, some investors seem to be interested in a new entrant that is expected to disrupt the market: Remittix.

As more businesses integrate cryptocurrencies for cross-border payments, Remittix claims to be carving out its place in the trillion-dollar industry. This narrative has already led to 500% growth for XRP and XLM. Promoters believe that Remittix may be the next to experience growth.

Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Repeats 2021 Trend

The dogecoin cryptocurrency is trading in the red. Data from CoinMarketCap shows that the value of the memecoin is down 14.1% on the weekly chart. Trader Tardigrade recently tweeted to his followers that Dogecoin (DOGE) will have a bright future.
In his opinion, the memecoin is repeating the 2021 price chart. At that time, the dogecoin token hit its new all-time high after being in a range-bound market for quite some time. Trader Tardigrade notes that the same scenario could be currently playing out.

The analyst posted a Dogecoin price chart that showed its price skyrocketing to $4. According to technical analysis, some of its technical indicators are in buy territory and support a potential uptrend. They include the Average Directional Index (14) and the Hull Moving Average (9).

Pepe (PEPE) Poised to Hit New High
The pepe coin is among the top memecoins that have fallen to lower prices amid the ongoing price correction.
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How much can bitcoin fall to?

When talking about potential drops in the price of bitcoin (BTC), emotions often run high.

“How are they going to say that?”, “How much are they paid to write that article?”, “Stop scaring the shit out of it!”… are some of the frequent comments that can be read on CriptoNoticias’ social media every time an analysis is published that anticipates price drops.

But the reader should understand that we address these issues not out of sensationalism, but out of responsibility. We know that ignoring the possibility of a drop would be as misleading as claiming that it is inevitable.

Therefore, this analysis has only one objective: to arm our readers with critical information that allows them to make strategic decisions in any market scenario.

Let’s be clear: discussing the possibility of a drop in the price of bitcoin is not wishing for it or causing it. It is simply recognizing the dynamics of a market that, although promising, is not without risks.

And what could come next for Bitcoin in the next few hours, days, or even weeks? If supply continues to outstrip demand, the theory of support and resistance allows us to establish what the next critical points would be.

Let's see them in the following price chart, provided by TradingView:

Warning signs emerge for XRP price after 300% surge in two months

Whale selling and a strong bearish reversal signal set XRP up for further losses.
XRP price has rallied by over 300% over the past two months and was trading at $2.10 on Dec. 27. Still, warning signs suggest that the XRP/USD pair could erase at least 25% of those gains in the near term.
XRP Nears Descending Triangle Breakout

XRP (XRP)’s recent losses come as its price trades within a descending triangle pattern, a bearish structure that typically signals further declines.

This pattern is defined by a series of lower highs that form the triangle’s descending trendline, while the $2.10 level acts as horizontal support.
A decisive break below the $2.10 support level could open the door for a deeper correction. The potential bearish target for this breakout is calculated by subtracting the height of the triangle from the breakout point, as per the rule of technical analysis.

In other words, the price of XRP may decline to around $1.64 by January 2025, which would constitute a drop of around 25% from the current price levels.
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Analyst: ETFs, MicroStrategy, and Whales See Private BTC Transactions 3x

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju rejected the idea that private CoinJoin transactions are primarily used by hackers to launder stolen funds.
Private Bitcoin transactions, using a process called CoinJoin, have tripled since 2022 as a result of large Bitcoin hoarders accelerating their Bitcoin purchases, according to CryptoQuant.

These Bitcoin whale addresses are primarily linked to Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds, MicroStrategy, and custodial wallets, according to CryptoQuant’s Ki Young Ju, who explained in a Dec. 26 post on X that whales “frequently use private transactions” to transfer their funds to new institutional investors.

CoinJoin transactions group inputs and outputs from multiple parties in a way that hides who might own an unspent transaction output.

Young Ju dismissed the idea that CoinJoin transactions are primarily used by hackers to launder stolen funds, highlighting that Chainalysis’ report of $2.2 billion in losses by 2024 only represents 0.5% of the $377 billion in inflows into Bitcoin’s realized capital.$BTC #CryptoQuant

The outlook for the crypto industry in 2025, according to Binance CEO
As we approach the close of 2024, a crucial question resonates in the crypto ecosystem: What awaits us in 2025? According to Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, the coming year will be marked by significant advances in regulation, institutional adoption, technological innovation and new horizons for cryptocurrencies. These are the key ideas to prepare for the new year.

2024, a historic year for cryptocurrencies

2024 will be remembered as a transformative year for the crypto market. Bitcoin broke records by reaching new all-time highs, also boosting total market capitalization. Bitcoin spot ETFs established themselves as a preferred tool among institutional investors, accumulating more than $31 billion in net inflows and managing more than $100 billion in assets.

In addition, July brought with it the Ethereum spot ETFs, which now manage over $9 billion in assets with an impressive early performance.
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Jupiter Announces 700 Million JUP Token Airdrop in January
Jupiter, the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator on the Solana network, has revealed its upcoming airdrop event, dubbed “Jupuary,” in which it will distribute 700 million JUP tokens, valued at $580 million. This airdrop, scheduled for January, is presented as a significant opportunity for users, stakers, and contributors of the platform.

Distribution Details
The distribution of JUP tokens will be based on a previous snapshot already taken, although specific criteria are currently in development and subject to discussion within the community. For now, a draft eligibility proposal suggests that users will be categorized according to their trading volume throughout 2024 across all Jupiter products.
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Analyst: XRP price must recover $2.30 to absorb a buy wall

Open interest in XRP futures fell 54% in three weeks. Is XRP preparing for another rally?
Since it retested its psychological support at $2 on December 20, XRP has consolidated between $2.40 and $2.13 over the past week, gearing up for a breakout in either direction.

Although the long-term structure (HTF) remains bullish, an analyst explained why the altcoin needs to close a position above $2.30 in the short term.

XRP has a 'buy wall' up to $2.23, says analyst

With XRP oscillating within a narrow price range, CW, an anonymous cryptocurrency data analyst, stated that a short-term buy wall is currently supporting the altcoin.

This buy wall was between $2.20 and $2.23, and the altcoin's inability to maintain its position above this range could lead to further declines. The analyst said:

"If the price holds support, $XRP will rise. If support fails, it will likely fall to the lower line."

Meanwhile, Dom, a cryptocurrency trader, explained that buyers in the XRP spot market are bidding again on Kraken and Bitfinex, with the altcoin showing better strength than other crypto assets. Last week, spot market buyers were active on Coinbase and Bitstamp, allowing XRP to maintain a position above $2.20.
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Strive, linked to Trump, submits application for a "Bitcoin Bonds" ETF
The fund seeks to provide exposure to convertible bonds from MicroStrategy, among others.
Strive, an asset manager founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has requested permission from U.S. regulators to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in convertible bonds issued by MicroStrategy and other corporate buyers of Bitcoin BTC €91,901, according to a filing on December 26.

The ETF seeks to provide exposure to "Bitcoin Bonds," described as "convertible securities issued by MicroStrategy" or by other companies that plan to "invest all or a significant portion of their revenue in the purchase of Bitcoin," according to the filing.

The Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF will be actively managed and will gain exposure to "Bitcoin Bonds" either directly or through financial derivatives, such as swaps and options, Strive indicated.

Strive has not yet specified the management fee that will be charged to investors, but actively managed funds typically charge more than passive index funds.
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Kairos Research: Jito staking pool on Solana surpasses 100 million dollars in monthly tips
More than 93% of Solana validators use Jito software for MEV, according to Jito Labs. The Solana staking pool, Jito, recorded monthly revenue from priority fees and tips exceeding 100 million dollars in November and December, according to a note on December 26 from Kairos Research, a cryptocurrency sector researcher.

In 2024, Jito validators increased tip revenue by an average of 32% each month, according to Kairos. Monthly revenue peaked in November at approximately 210 million dollars.

The increase in Jito's tip revenue reflects the growing popularity of the Solana network. It also highlights the rise in validators' earnings by prioritizing certain transactions over others, a practice known as Maximum Extractable Value (MEV).
MEV Reward

Users pay tips to validators to prioritize transactions during block construction and to order certain transactions ahead of others within the blocks. This helps ensure that transactions are executed correctly but also contributes to increasing transaction costs.

In 2024, Solana validators earned more from MEV than those on Ethereum for the first time. This coincided with transaction fees on the Solana network nearly tripling, rising from approximately 60,000 Solana SOL180.73 € per day in January to over 150,000 in October, according to data from Dune Analytics.

As of December 26, more than 93% of Solana validators use Jito software to maximize profits from block construction, according to Jito Labs, the developer of Jito.
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More than 30% of South Koreans invest in crypto assets
The cryptocurrency user base in South Korea reached 15.6 million in November, surpassing 30% of the population.
The number of South Korean cryptocurrency holders increased in November following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential elections.

On December 25, the South Korean media outlet Yonhap News reported that in November, the number of cryptocurrency users in the country increased by 610,000. Lim Kwang-Hyun, from the Democratic Party of Korea, shared data showing that the number of digital asset investors in the country at the end of November amounted to 15.6 million.

South Korea has 51.7 million inhabitants, so the 15.6 million cryptocurrency holders represent more than 30% of its population. According to Yonhap, this number pertains to investors on five major South Korean exchanges, such as Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax.

More than 30% of South Koreans own cryptocurrencies
On July 19, the Virtual Asset User Protection Act of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of the country came into effect. With the new regulation, virtual asset service providers must ensure the protection of users' crypto assets.

According to Yonhap, the data was collected and published following the country's new regulations on cryptocurrency exchanges. It also stated that this was the first time that statistical data related to cryptocurrencies was published.
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Scammers stole $2.3 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2024
With the help of refined techniques, scammers took an enormous amount of money in cryptocurrencies during the year 2024. In total, $2.3 billion was drained from victims around the world, mainly from newcomers to the crypto market.

According to a recent report from the digital security firm Kaspersky, various types of scams combined this year. Among the most popular is the one related to seed phrases, but others like pig butchering also had great prominence. Scammers spread across different social media platforms and messaging and dating applications.

It is worth noting that losses from scams were the highest in several years. Despite this, they were 37% below the record of $3 billion in 2022. Access control violations solidified as the main practice of scammers, with 67 incidents resulting in losses of approximately $1.9 billion.
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BlackRock's crypto ETFs showed radically different behavior on Christmas
During the Christmas trading day, investors in BlackRock's spot BTC and ETH crypto ETFs exhibited radically different behaviors. While the former showed a trend of fear and liquidations, the latter had greater confidence. This was the exact opposite of what occurred in previous crypto market crises.

According to data from Farside Investors, the Bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund, IBIT, set a new record for outflows in a single day. In that sense, on Tuesday, they saw a withdrawal of $188.7 million. This represents a significant worsening compared to the worst day it had until now (last Friday with $72.7 million).

Meanwhile, the ETHA Ethereum fund from the same financial firm had a completely different performance. Although it did not have the best day, it at least recorded significant positive flows of $43.9 million on Tuesday, according to the same portal. The worst liquidation day for this fund was Friday, December 20, with $107 million in outflows.
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Analysis of the PENGU rally: What is behind the huge increase of this memecoin?
One of the new actors causing the most stir in the cryptocurrency market is PENGU, a memecoin that has climbed to the 60th position in the ranking of cryptoassets by market capitalization.

At the time of writing, the price of PENGU is trading at 0.037 USD, with daily gains of 2.17% and weekly gains of 13.7%. The token is only 8 days old since its launch and is already in the top 5 of the largest memecoins in terms of market capitalization:

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Due to the announcement of the BIO airdrop, RIF and URO have increased by more than 15% in a short period of time.

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According to market data from GMGN, on December 26, due to the impact of the news about the BIO airdrop, RIF increased by 25% in the short term, currently trading at $0.067; URO increased by 15% in the short term, currently trading at $0.075.

BlockBeats previously reported that Pump Science posted on social media that the BIO Protocol will airdrop BIO to URO and RIF holders.
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Bitcoin bulls have returned: BTC derivatives data point to a possible rally up to 105,000 dollars

Bitcoin futures data suggest that bulls are ready to push the price of BTC back above 100,000 dollars.
Bitcoin BTC94,436 € has gained 6.5% since its low of 92,458 dollars on December 23, but failed to break the resistance level of 98,000 dollars. Traders showed renewed confidence after a sharp correction of 14.5% that followed the all-time high of 108,275 dollars on December 17.

Bitcoin derivatives maintained a neutral to bullish stance, suggesting that the strong price volatility did not significantly affect market sentiment. This stance supports the likelihood of a sustainable rally above 105,000 dollars.
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