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• Bitcoin Grinds Higher, But BTC Faces Critical Hurdle as it Nears Key Resistance Level

  16-03-2019 01:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin has been able to climb somewhat higher after finding relative levels of support in the low $3,900 region. Although its ability to maintain stability is certainly positive, BTC is getting closer and closer to the ever-so important $4,000 level, which could mean that significant volatility is on its way.
  Analysts are now expressing a somewhat cautiously bullish sentiment when it comes to the cryptocurrency, as it is showing some bullish signs, but must soon face an important hurdle at the
  
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• Pundit Breaks Down Ripple’s XRP Escrow: Why Is It Important?

  20-12-2025 20:30 via newsbtc.com
  Discussions around XRP supply have resurfaced after a detailed post on X by an XRP investor known as Lord Belgrave, who offered a perspective that goes beyond the usual conversations about the XRP tokens locked in escrow. 
  According to the XRP investor, Ripple’s escrow mechanism is a deliberately structured system designed years in advance with institutional deployment in mind, and we might see more details in the near future as NDAs start to expire.Why Ripple Created The XRP Escrow I
  
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• Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Enters Deep Red Territory — What’s Happening?

  20-12-2025 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  Since the market-wide crash in early October, the Bitcoin price has struggled to resume any significant movement to the upside. The flagship cryptocurrency has continued to fall even deeper into bearish territory, breaching multiple support zones in the process.With the crypto market’s situation painting a bleak picture, the prevailing sentiment around its leader can hardly be said to be bullish. Interestingly, a recent on-chain evaluation puts into perspective the key players behind Bitco
  
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• Blockchain and no-code tools challenge AWS' dominance: Crypto exec

  20-12-2025 18:42 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto and Web3 projects market themselves as decentralized but still rely on centralized cloud infrastructure to power applications.
  
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• Bitcoin RSI nears three-year lows vs. gold as analyst sees bullish comeback

  20-12-2025 18:03 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin reached significant multiyear support versus gold as commentary diverged over a breakdown and the start of a new bear market.
  
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• Bitcoin’s Cost Base Resets As New Whales Take The Lead

  20-12-2025 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  According to onchain data, Bitcoin may be moving into a different phase of market participation rather than simply hitting a classic cycle top or bottom.New, large entrants are paying higher prices and holding on, and that change is reshaping where the network’s cost base sits. This is not just a short blip; the pattern has several clear data points behind it.
  New Whales Rewrite The Network Cost Base
  According to CryptoQuant figures, addresses classified as new whales now account for almos
  
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• What BitMine’s 4M ETH holdings mean for its stock valuation

  20-12-2025 16:56 via cointelegraph.com
  BitMine’s growing Ether holdings are reshaping how investors assess the company’s balance sheet, risk exposure and equity valuation.
  
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• Why XRP Price Is Playing Catch-Up Despite Successful ETF Launch: Analyst

  20-12-2025 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  After a strong start to the year, the XRP price has struggled to build a sustained bullish momentum throughout 2025. These struggles are highlighted in the altcoin’s downward spiral since hitting the all-time high of $3.65 in July 2025.
  The launch of the spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States was expected to offer some relief through increased demand for the underlying asset’s price. However, the latest on-chain analysis shows that the ETFs have failed to reduce t
  
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• SBF Now Acts as ‘Jailhouse Lawyer,’ Advised Inmate Before Trump Pardon

  20-12-2025 13:04 via crypto-news.net
  FTX founder advised fellow inmates including ex-Honduran President Hernández, who received a Trump pardon this month. Key Points SBF encouraged Hernández to testify during his March 2024 drug trafficking trial; Trump pardoned the former president on Dec. 1. The FTX founder also served as a sounding board for Sean Combs during his trial, helping him... Read more
  
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• Analyst Highlights Ethereum Key Levels With $2,772 Being Strongest — Details

  20-12-2025 13:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Ethereum market has seen an eventful display throughout 2025, kicking off the year with bearish momentum, where it witnessed a significant downturn of over 60% as of April. Interestingly, this year also marked the establishment of a new all-time-high for the king of altcoins, reaching values around $4,955 in August. 
  At the moment, Ethereum has deviated by nearly 40% from its all-time-high price, raising questions concerning how the token would end the year. Notably, market analyst Ali
  
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• IBIT ranking 6th in 2025 ETF flows despite negative returns is ‘a really good sign’

  20-12-2025 12:54 via cointelegraph.com
  BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF ranked sixth in 2025 ETF inflows despite posting a negative annual return, a signal analysts say reflects long-term conviction.
  
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• How a single copy-paste mistake cost a user $50M in USDt

  20-12-2025 11:09 via cointelegraph.com
  A user lost nearly $50 million in USDt after copying a poisoned wallet address from transaction history, showing how subtle address spoofing can trick users.
  
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• Here’s Why The XRP Price Keeps Crashing

  20-12-2025 11:00 via newsbtc.com
  On-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant has revealed why the XRP price keeps crashing, recently dropping below the psychological $2 level. The platform noted that the XRP ETF approval has failed to stop the selling pressure but instead looks to have escalated it. 
  Why The XRP Price Is Crashing Despite ETF Success
  In a CryptoQuant report, analyst PelinayPA revealed that the XRP price is facing significant selling pressure from whales holding between $100,000 and 1m XRP and those holding abov
  
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• Crypto Trader Loses $50M USDT to Address Poisoning Despite Test Transaction

  20-12-2025 10:53 via crypto-news.net
  The victim first sent a $50 test to the correct address before the attacker’s look-alike address captured the full transfer. Key Points Scammer converted stolen USDT to DAI within minutes, blocking any potential Tether freeze action. Funds are being laundered via Tornado Cash, a mixing service that obscures transaction trails. Similar $70M address poisoning case... Read more
  
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• Bitcoin Eyes To Reclaim $100,000 As 2022-2021 Market Setup Reappears – Details

  20-12-2025 09:00 via newsbtc.com
  Over the last week, volatility levels surged in the Bitcoin market as prices exhibited sharp movements at the two extremes. Data from CoinMarketCap showed the leading cryptocurrency lost its support around $90,000 but repeatedly found strong buying interest near $85,000, effectively creating a volatile price range between both levels. Despite an uptick in the last day, investors’ uncertainty remains at its peak level considering a broader correction trend that has persisted since early Oct
  
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• Fundstrat’s circulating 2026 crypto outlook warns of pullback, contrasting Tom Lee

  20-12-2025 08:38 via cointelegraph.com
  A circulating report attributed to Fundstrat warns of a potential crypto drawdown in early 2026, setting downside targets for Bitcoin, Ether and Solana.
  
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• Solana Price Approaches $130: What’s Behind The Recent Surge?

  20-12-2025 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Solana price has shown encouraging signs of recovery, climbing 6% on Friday to approach the $126 mark. This uptick follows a concerning dip below the crucial $120 level, which had sparked fears of a potential downtrend that could drag the cryptocurrency down toward the $100 threshold.
  Solana Price Gains Ground
  Chris MacDonald, an analyst at The Motley Fool, recently highlighted two key factors contributing to Solana’s resurgence. One significant catalyst is a proactive initiative by th
  
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• Adam Back slams Bitcoiner VC for ‘uninformed noise’ about quantum risk

  20-12-2025 06:21 via cointelegraph.com
  Blockstream CEO Adam Back said that Castle Island Ventures founding partner Nic Carter is “not helping” the ongoing quantum-Bitcoin narrative for Bitcoiners.
  
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• Analyst Says Solana Price Could Rally To $190 Soon – But There’s A Catch

  20-12-2025 05:00 via newsbtc.com
  After reaching a new multi-month low, Solana (SOL) is attempting to hold a key high-timeframe level as support ahead of week’s end. Some analysts have suggested that the altcoin is poised to bounce, but others warned that a potential rally could be short-lived.Solana To Tag Higher Levels Soon
  On Friday, Solana recovered from the latest drop and surged 7.7% toward the $125 area. The cryptocurrency fell nearly 9% on Thursday afternoon amid a broader market correction, sending its price to an
  
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• Analysts Warn Strategy Could Be Dropped From Multiple Indexes, Potential $9 Billion Loss Predicted

  20-12-2025 04:00 via newsbtc.com
  Over the past few months, Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy), the largest publicly traded Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, has found itself at the center of a pressing issue that could lead to its exclusion from the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) index. 
  This potential move not only poses significant financial risks for the firm but could also have broader implications for the cryptocurrency sector, with analysts estimating that it could result in losses up to $9 billion
  
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• Bitcoin rallies thwarted by fading Fed rate cut odds, softening US macro

  20-12-2025 03:42 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin continued to sell near $90,000 as investors reacted to weak US jobs data and slowing economic growth by shifting into safer assets.
  
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• Altcoin season never ended, traders just missed the winners: Hayes

  20-12-2025 03:14 via cointelegraph.com
  As market participants continue to speculate on when altcoin season will arrive, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued there is “always an altcoin season happening.”
  
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• Ethereum Exchange Outflows Soar To $978M: Sign Of Dip Buying?

  20-12-2025 03:00 via newsbtc.com
  On-chain data shows the Ethereum exchange netflow has witnessed a negative spike during the past week, a potential sign that investors have been accumulating.
  Ethereum Exchange Netflow Has Been Red For The Past Week
  As pointed out by institutional DeFi solutions provider Sentora in a new post on X, Ethereum has seen net outflows from exchanges in the past week. The indicator of relevance here is the “Exchange Netflow,” which measures the net amount of ETH that’s moving into or
  
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• Peter Brandt Highlights Bearish XRP Price Chart, ‘You Need To Deal With It’

  20-12-2025 02:00 via newsbtc.com
  Veteran chartist Peter Brandt has once again turned his focus to the XRP community after sharing a technical breakdown that points to a bearish market structure on the weekly timeframe for the cryptocurrency. 
  Brandt’s technical analysis focused squarely on chart behavior rather than sentiment, warning that the current setup carries downside implications that traders cannot ignore and must deal with.
  Peter Brandt Calls Out A Potential Double Top
  Taking to the social media platform X,
  
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• Citi Analysts Project Bitcoin Price Could Reach $189,000 Next Year In Bullish Scenario

  20-12-2025 01:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Bitcoin price has experienced a significant correction after reaching all-time highs above $126,000 in October, currently trading just above $87,900. This marks a notable 30% decline over the past few months. 
  Despite this setback, analysts at Citi express optimism for the cryptocurrency’s future, forecasting that its value will continue to rise through 2026.
  Optimistic Bitcoin Price Predictions
  According to Citi’s analysts, the base case for the Bitcoin price is set at
  
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• Bitcoin Recent Dips Reveal Market Structure Issue Not Coming From Selling Pressure

  20-12-2025 00:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Recent volatility in the Bitcoin market pullbacks is being widely interpreted as a wave of selling pressure, but the underlying data tells a different story. On-chain metrics show little evidence of broad holder distribution, suggesting that these dips are not being driven by investors exiting their positions. Instead, the weakness in price appears to stem from the market structure issues.
  Why Structural Weakness Is Often Temporary
  These Bitcoin dips aren’t coming from selling pressure
  
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• US Clarity Act unlikely to be ‘world-shaking’ for Bitcoin’s price: Brandt

  19-12-2025 23:36 via cointelegraph.com
  Veteran trader Peter Brandt said that the US Clarity Act will be a positive for the industry, but probably won’t “redefine” Bitcoin’s price.
  
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• Ethereum Exchange Supply Just Crashed To New Lows, Why This Is Bullish For Price

  19-12-2025 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  CryptoQuant has released a new report, highlighting a significant shift in Ethereum’s exchange supply dynamics and institutional behavior. According to the data, the amount of ETH held on crypto exchanges has crashed to unexpected lows. The decline coincides with growing institutional accumulation, a trend often viewed as an early signal of a bullish price outlook.
  Ethereum Exchange Balances Fall To 2016 Lows
  Arab Chain, a crypto analyst on CryptoQuant, revealed that Ethereum’s excha
  
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• SEC confirms years-long director bans for former Alameda, FTX executives

  19-12-2025 22:30 via cointelegraph.com
  In the latest update on the FTX saga, the SEC confirmed Caroline Ellison had consented to a officer-and-director bar, preventing her from leading any companies for 10 years.
  
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• Pro-crypto US Senator Lummis won't seek reelection in 2026

  19-12-2025 22:17 via cointelegraph.com
  Cynthia Lummis is one of the key Republicans responsible for pushing members of Congress to pass a crypto market structure bill under consideration in the Senate.
  
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