Grayscale sees a strong setup for Bitcoin in 2026, with potential new all-time highs in the first half of the year. A key milestone is also approaching: the mining of the 20 millionth BTC, expected around March 2026.
More importantly, the narrative is shifting. Instead of pure speculation, 2026 may be shaped by infrastructure growth, clearer regulation, and deeper integration with traditional finance.
A move from hype-driven cycles to fundamentals-driven expansion.
Clean recovery from 0.147. Momentum favors upside as long as price stays above resistance.
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$EDU building bullish structure after a strong recovery from the 0.147 support zone. Price is holding above previous resistance and forming higher lows, indicating continuation potential. Entry: 0.1600 – 0.1635 TP1: 0.1660 TP2: 0.1699 TP3: 0.1730 SL: 0.1550
Bitcoin is once again approaching the upper Bear Band, a zone historically associated with late-cycle behavior.
Price remains structurally supported, but momentum is flattening. Previous cycles show that this setup often precedes consolidation and distribution rather than sustained upside.
Data from Token Terminal shows that 8.7 million smart contracts were deployed on the Ethereum network during the quarter — the highest quarterly figure ever recorded. This represents a clear recovery following subdued activity earlier in the year.
Importantly, the growth was driven by stablecoin adoption, real-world asset tokenization, and ongoing infrastructure upgrades, rather than short-term speculation.
Historically, rising contract deployment tends to lead increases in network usage, including higher transaction volumes, user growth, and fee generation.
Ethereum continues to strengthen its role as a foundational settlement layer for on-chain finance.
BlackRock executed a significant crypto transfer as ETF outflows persisted into year-end.
On-chain data shows 2,201 BTC and 7,557 ETH were moved to Coinbase Prime, valued at over $214M at the time. This coincided with -$275.9M in net outflows from Bitcoin ETFs on Dec 26, with IBIT accounting for the majority of the pressure. Ethereum ETFs also recorded net outflows.
Looking at the broader trend, crypto ETPs have now seen approximately $3.2B in net outflows since the October correction.
While this does not confirm aggressive selling, large institutional transfers during sustained outflows typically reflect a more cautious positioning rather than accumulation.
Breakout confirmed with price holding above key EMAs. Bias remains bullish while demand at $0.09–0.092 is defended.
_Wendyy
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$WCT Parabolic Breakout Holding Structure
Current Price: $0.0954 (+30.33%). Strong impulse breakout, price holding above EMA7/25/99 on 1H.
🎯 LONG Entry: $0.0920 – $0.0950
TP1 $0.1000 TP2 $0.1065 TP3 $0.1150
Stop Loss $0.0870
As long as price holds above the $0.090–0.092 demand zone, momentum remains bullish and continuation toward psychological $0.10+ levels is favored after brief consolidation.
Over 6M wallets hold 500 XRP or less, while a small group controls a large share of supply. With higher prices, accumulation has become harder for retail.
Some point to ~16B XRP on exchanges, suggesting supply isn’t tight. Others, including Bill Morgan, argue XRP still mainly follows Bitcoin’s direction, not wallet distribution.
Bottom line: prices affect who can accumulate, but BTC still leads. #XRP #BTC
California is considering a 5% wealth tax on billionaires, including unrealized gains from crypto holdings and startup equity.
For crypto founders and long-term investors, this raises liquidity concerns — paying taxes on assets that haven’t been sold can create real pressure.
Industry voices warn that such policies may accelerate the movement of capital and talent abroad, especially in a sector that is globally mobile by nature.
However, some companies continue to expand their US presence, suggesting the outcome is not one-sided and remains uncertain.
The key issue remains whether the US can maintain its competitiveness in an increasingly digital and global economy.
Hyperliquid’s native HYPE token has a structured monthly unlock program tied to the project’s vesting schedule for core contributors. After a one-year cliff post-TGE, team tokens began unlocking on November 29, 2025, with roughly ~9.9 million HYPE (≈2.5–3% of circulating supply) released each month under a 24-month linear vesting plan through late 2027. 
A recent update confirmed 1.2 million unlocked HYPE will be distributed on January 6, 2026 as part of this predictable schedule, and future team distributions are expected on the 6th of each month thereafter. 
These monthly unlocks add consistent new supply to the market, which participants monitor for potential price impact as tokens move into circulation.
When large players accumulate quietly, it’s usually not by accident
Giannis Andreou
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🚨 Ethereum’s Two Markets: Whales Accumulate $350M While Retail Confidence Crumbles
Institutional whales have accumulated about $350 million in Ethereum (ETH) since late December, signaling strong buying from large holders while retail investors remain cautious and largely on the sidelines. 
On-chain indicators like the Money Flow Index show retail inflows lagging, suggesting smaller traders aren’t stepping in even as whales build positions. 
The divergence highlights a dual dynamic in the market — strategic accumulation by big players versus hesitation from everyday traders — which could influence ETH’s near-term price behavior.
Dogecoin continues to trade above $0.12 while the broader market stabilizes and Bitcoin holds above $87K. From a technical standpoint, a move toward $1 cannot be ruled out—especially considering DOGE’s previous peak near $0.74 during the last major cycle.
That said, supply remains the key challenge. With over 168B DOGE in circulation, reaching $1 would require exceptional demand and sustained meme-driven momentum. Historically, DOGE tends to outperform during strong Bitcoin breakouts when liquidity rotates into high-risk assets.
Bottom line: achievable under the right conditions, but heavily dependent on market strength and investor sentiment.
$BNB is approaching a critical resistance zone around $860, with buying pressure gradually increasing. A confirmed breakout followed by a successful retest could open the path toward the $1,000+ region.
Patience is key at this level. A rejection would likely keep price rotating within the current range.
The 2026 $XRP narrative hinges on a key condition: if $BTC reaches $250K, capital rotation may favor large-cap altcoins with stronger fundamentals and regulatory clarity.
Reports indicate that XRP showed greater resilience in 2025 compared to the broader alt market, supported by expanding adoption and a clearer regulatory backdrop. At the same time, Ripple has continued to build aggressively, completing over $2.7B in acquisitions focused on payments, treasury solutions, and trading infrastructure.
If Bitcoin enters a parabolic phase in 2026, the thesis is straightforward: capital is more likely to rotate into altcoins that appear institution-ready rather than speculative.
🇺🇸 Eric Trump highlights a potential capital rotation from gold toward Bitcoin. He describes BTC as the greatest asset he has encountered, positioning Bitcoin as digital gold in an increasingly connected global economy.
2025 revenue rankings offer a clear reality check for the market.
Solana is leading by a significant margin, generating approximately $1.3B in revenue, followed by Hyperliquid with around $816M.
This highlights a clear shift in dominance toward ecosystems that produce sustainable, usage-driven fees, particularly from active trading, rather than relying solely on TVL figures or market narratives.
In 2025, real activity is translating into real revenue — and the market is rewarding it. #SOL #HYPE #MarketSentiment