$SOL is holding its ground in a consolidation phase above the $130 support zone, which is a result of the price retreat from the 2025 highs near $200. Technical tools are pointing to the end of the sellers pressure as both RSI and MACD are exhaustion signals while the volume is also very low. Analysts say that if the price jumps over $140, then the possible targets will then be $160 and eventually $200, on the other hand, if the support is not held, it may lead to a re, test of $120 or even lower. Traders are looking for a confirmation of the momentum to continue as Solana is stabilizing at important demand levels.
The $APT token declined 1.7% to $1.70 over the past 24 hours and therefore, it was not in line with the broader crypto markets. The trading volume dropped 16% from its 30, day average, which indicates that there is not much support behind these price changes.
APT is still trading in a range between the support level at $1.69 and the resistance level close to $1.80, as intraday recoveries indicate that some buyers are coming in to stop the price from going down further. The technical indicators suggest that the resistance is around $1.72$1.80 and on the other hand, if the price falls below $1.69, it will most likely generate an increase in the downside risk.
Crypto might be going through another winter in 2026, but Cantor Fitzgerald is looking at a market that is more and more shaped by institutions, tokenization of real, world assets, and decentralized finance. Even though Bitcoin might be under pressure, the total value locked in tokenized assets onchain has gone up threefold this year to reach $18.5 billion and could go beyond $50 billion next year if more financial institutions decide to use onchain settlements.
The decentralized exchanges are still increasing their user base and thus market share from the centralized venues although the trading volume is going down together with Bitcoins price. The U.S. Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, for example, brings regulation clarity that removes uncertainty and thus allows banks and asset managers to become more directly involved in crypto markets.
Onchain prediction markets, mainly in sports betting, are likewise growing at a fast pace which is a clear indication of an evolving infrastructure in this sector. Howsoever there may be price difficulties, the building of an institutionally driven crypto ecosystem is well underway which is a sign that the following crypto chapter will be less disorderly and more about the continuous presence of the crypto market.
Dogecoin (DOGE) is hinting at a turnaround of the decline phase, after a spate of corrective price movement, managing to stay close to $0.122. It is pointed out by the analysts that a solid buyer defense at this level very much accounts for the holding of this price, while a short, term resistance is here to further limit the ascent. Resistance Keeps Pressure on DOGE The 4, hour Ichimoku Cloud picture, as per the crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade, is a factor that limits the price to go up, with the repeated rejections at the $0.140$0.145 zone forming a distinct downward sequence of lower highs. The top wicks show a strong selling pressure, while the low volume during the bounce tries indicate that the buyers conviction is weak.
Until $DOGE is under the cloud and Kijun-sen, the bears pressure is going to continue. Double Bottom Pattern Could Signal Reversal There is a possible double bottom close to $0.122 on the daily chart which might be interpreted as a sign of the sellers running out of steam. The neckline at $0.132 stands for the main confirmation levels closing above it would be opening the way toward $0.142-$0.145, which is in line with the previous resistance levels. The analysts warn that not being able to take back the neckline will be a blow to the bulls.
Intraday charts reveal the market trading sideways in the range of $0.1220 to $0.1250, with a decline in volume observed after the recent sell, offs. Buyers have been actively supporting the demand area, and a move above $0.1250 may result in $0.1300 being the next target, thereby possibly opening the way for the $0.14 resistance testing.
Traders should keep an eye on the critical levels as momentum and volume will be the key factors to a bullish reversal confirmation and the continuation of the upward trend.
Novogratz Says XRP and Cardano Must Prove Real Utility
Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, pointed out that XRP and Cardano (ADA) are two cryptocurrencies that have strong fan bases but still need to show real adoption and on, chain activity as the crypto market is moving from hype to fundamentals. "Can Ripple hold it together? Can Cardano hold it together?" Novogratz said. He stressed that tokens that are not considered "money", like Bitcoin, will in the future be valued based on revenue, usage, and measurable utility, just like traditional businesses. XRP's market cap is around $115 billion with 16,700 active addresses, while Cardano's ADA is around $13-14 billion with 19,000 active addresses much lower than projects like Solana.
Novogratz singled out revenue, generating platforms like Hyperliquid as a token with a more solid economic foundation.
China's Digital Yuan to Earn Interest Starting Jan. 1
On the first of January 2026, the PBOC will inaugurate a novel digital yuan (e-CNY) system that will facilitate commercial banks to pay interest on clients' digital yuan holdings. This development signifies a transition of the e-CNY device from being a mere digital cash to a digital deposit money, thereby upgrading its functionality as a store of value, means of payment, and currency for cross, border transactions.
The proposal also features an international digital yuan operations center in Shanghai to facilitate worldwide adoption. The digital yuan initiative, which was rebranded DCEP and was publicly piloted in 2022, is still progressing and aspires to be fully integrated with China's financial system while utilizing distributed ledger technology.
Tokenized Silver Volumes Surge as Prices Hit Records
Tokenized silver trading has gone through the roof as the metal's price hits record highs. Monthly transfer volumes on the blockchain for tokenized versions of iShares Silver Trust (SLV) exploded by 1, 200%, and holders increased by 300% in the last 30 days alone, indicating that investor interest is ramping up significantly.
Silver's price rally is a result of a combination of supply limitations, the increasing demand for silver from the solar energy sector, and general macroeconomic factors. The differences between the physical and paper markets, as well as the availability of tokenized markets, are some of the reasons why there is so much activity in blockchain, based silver products, which provide for fractional ownership and transfers at any time.
China's refined silver export restrictions, which will come into effect on January 1, 2026, may cause the supply to be even more limited, thus helping the price to continue its upward trend. Analysts view tokenized silver as one element of a growing trend that bridges the traditional commodities market and digital finance.
Bitcoin whales with a holding of 1, 000 to 10, 000 BTC have been the most significant buyers since the price has rebounded from the $80, 000 level, as reported by Glassnode. The group of whales is showing an Accumulation Trend Score close to 1, which indicates that they have been continuously buying while bitcoin is trading slightly below $90, 000. On the other hand, smaller holders with less than 1, 000 BTC are still net sellers, which is a pattern of capitulation that corresponds to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index being in the fear or extreme fear zone. Large holders are still taking in the supply at the $80, 000 level, which indicates that they are likely still holding on to their bitcoins for the long term despite the pressure coming from the retail side.
Bitcoin experienced a slight pullback as traders reduced their leveraged positions, resulting in the global futures open interest dropping to about 533, 000 BTC from close to 540, 000 BTC at the earlier highs. The decrease came after a short, lived surge in open interest when prices reached $90, 000, indicating that traders are likely adopting a more cautious stance following the recent price action.
Market analysts have observed that the price of Bitcoin and Ether tends to weaken significantly during the US trading hours, with the two cryptocurrencies underperforming relative to the Asian sessions. The trend is primarily attributed to year, end tax harvesting, as crypto has performed worse than other global assets this year, thus leading to selling pressure from US, based investors.
Longer, term sentiment is still positive, however, despite the current temporary uncertainty. Elliott wave analyst John Glover remarked that the overall chart pattern still indicates a price increase in the future, although he anticipates consolidation or a slight decline in the near term. If the market were to weaken further, he mentioned the range from $71, 000 to $84, 000 as a possible area where one could consider adding long positions.
Sberbank Issues Russia's First Bitcoin-Backed Loan
Sberbank has made a groundbreaking move by issuing Russia's first crypto, backed loan. The bank used bitcoin as collateral for a large mining company, Intelion Data. The initiative is a trial step by the second, largest bank in the country to provide crypto lending and reflects the increasing institutional interest in digital assets.
The loan was obtained through Sberbank's local crypto custody service, Rutoken, which kept the bitcoin collateral to guarantee asset safety during the loan period. Although the bank did not reveal the amount of the loan, it announced that the collateral was bitcoin that was mined by Intelion Data.
Sberbank announced that this product might be available to miners and companies that already have cryptocurrencies. The bank executives also pointed out that they are still testing DeFi tools and supporting the gradual legalization of crypto within Russia's regulatory framework.
Industry leaders consider this deal as a landmark that can be scaled throughout the Russian mining sector and thus, could lead to the development of crypto, backed financing in the traditional banking sector.
Strategy has resumed its bitcoin accumulation, purchasing an additional 1,229 BTC for $108.8 million at an average price of $88,568 per coin. The latest buy brings the company's total holdings to 672,497 BTC, acquired for roughly $50.44 billion at an average cost of $74,997 per bitcoin. The purchase was funded through the sale of Class A common stock, as Strategy continues to reinforce its position as the largest publicly traded holder of bitcoin despite short term market softness.
Polkadot's DOT has fallen about 2 percent in the last 24 hours and was trading near $1.84. DOT has underperformed the wider crypto market, which has only seen marginal declines. The move, according to market data, seems to be driven mainly by technical factors rather than new fundamentals. DOT is now staying above a crucial support area of around $1.83, with the immediate support level being somewhere between $1.825 and $1.830.
On the upside, resistance still remains close to $1.88 where the selling pressure has been emerging for most of the recent sessions. The trading volume was a little bit more than the seven, day average, which indicates that the price was determined organically rather than that there was a panic selling. Analysts point out that the formation of higher lows from the $1.83 base can be a positive scenario that leads to a further breakout of resistance.
If the breakout is confirmed on the technical level, it will be possible to open a way towards the $2.00 to $2.50 range. On the other hand, if the current support is not held, the market may resort to short, term consolidation.
Bitmine's Ether Holdings Top 4.1M as Total Assets Reach $13.2B
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has increased its ether treasury to over 4.1 million ETH. This makes it the largest publicly owned ether holder, giving the company control of more than 3 percent of Ethereum’s total circulating supply. The firm stated that its combination of crypto, cash, and higher-risk investments has now reached $13.2 billion. This growth is mainly due to its aggressive accumulation of ETH.
According to a company statement, Bitmine added more than 44,000 ETH just in the past week. It currently holds 4,110,525 ETH, along with 192 bitcoin, a $23 million equity stake in Eightco Holdings, and roughly $1 billion in cash. The ether position accounts for about 3.4 percent of Ethereum's circulating supply, bringing the firm closer to its goal of holding 5 percent in the long term.
Chairman Thomas Lee mentioned that Bitmine remains the largest new capital buyer of ETH worldwide. He noted that year-end tax loss selling has created favorable market conditions. The company has already staked over 408,000 ETH, valued at around $1.2 billion, and plans to significantly increase staking activity.
Bitmine is collaborating with three staking providers and aims to launch its Made in America Validator Network in early 2026. Based on current Ethereum staking yields, Lee estimates that fully staking the company's ether holdings could produce about $374 million in annual revenue.
Ether prices stayed relatively stable around $2,950 at the time of the announcement, showing little short-term market reaction despite the scale of Bitmine's accumulation.