Author: Isabella Taylor

The crypto market was mixed last week, with top coins like Bitcoin, XRP, and Cardano falling, while privacy tokens like Monero, Zcash, and Dash soared.  Summary Circle Internet will publish its financial results this week as its stock crash continues. Top cryptocurrencies will unlock tokens worth millions. Some of the most notable ones are Aster, Sei, and Zebec Network. Bitcoin (BTC) price remained under pressure this week, moving from a high of $111,000 in November to a low of $98,860. The market capitalization of all tokens dropped to $3.4 trillion.  Circle earnings will be a key crypto market news this…

Bitcoin price faces resistance at $116,000, a high-timeframe confluence zone. Multiple rejections raise concerns that a bull trap could form if price loses momentum and key levels. Summary $116K aligns with major resistance and Fibonacci confluence. Failure to hold the Point of Control risks a bull trap. $106K acts as critical high-timeframe support if rejection continues. Bitcoin (BTC) price has surged to the $116,000 level on Tuesday, testing a highly critical resistance zone that combines multiple key technical confluences. While the move has fueled bullish excitement across the market, there are growing warning signs that this level could form the…

Summary The Virtuals protocol price is trading close to $1.53, indicating significant whale accumulation and liquidity. Major resistance is located between $1.90 and $2.00, with a short-term range of $1.38 to $1.68. If whale and retail inflows continue, the virtual picture is still positive and could bring the price to $2.30–$2.50. If $2 is not recovered, cooling volumes may cause a correction toward $1.30–$1.40. Following a sharp increase in liquidity and concentrated large-wallet positioning, the Virtuals protocol price is currently trading around $1.53. This creates a traditional high-beta background, where a short squeeze might develop rapidly if purchasing pressure continues. …

Alternative for Germany or AfD, the second-largest party in the government, has introduced a motion to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve following a similar move by France. Summary Germany’s AfD party has proposed creating a national Bitcoin reserve to protect against inflation and currency volatility, positioning itself as pro-crypto political party and urging the government to recognize BTC as a strategic, tax-favored asset. The motion reignited debate over Germany’s 2024 sale of nearly 50,000 seized BTC, with critics noting missed profits as prices doubled, while supporters see AfD’s move as a potential turning point toward recognizing BTC as a legitimate…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. While crypto headlines chase memecoins, L2 scaling breakthroughs, and the latest DeFi yield gimmick, a deeper structural flaw continues to undermine the industry’s credibility: fragmented liquidity. Billions in daily trading volume mask a market that remains fractured across exchanges, custodians, and protocols — a setup that’s fundamentally incompatible with institutional standards. Summary Crypto markets may show billions in daily volume, but liquidity remains fragmented across exchanges, custodians, and protocols. This fragmentation creates inefficiencies that are incompatible with…

XRP price is holding steady near $2.60 as a key sell signal tests its recent rally, with whales and possible exchange-traded fund approvals anchoring market confidence. Summary TD Sequential flashes a short-term XRP sell signal after a strong weekly gain. Whale accumulation and ETF optimism support long-term upside. Technical setup shows consolidation with cautious bullish momentum. XRP slipped 0.4% over the past 24 hours to trade at $2.63 at press time. The toke is up 9.4% in the past week but down another 9.4% over the last month. At current prices, XRP is about 27% below its July peak of…

Visa will add support for four new stablecoins on its settlement platform after the payments giant witnessed a spike in demand for stablecoin-linked card services. Summary Visa will add support for four new stablecoins across four different blockchains as part of its expanded settlement platform. The company reported a fourfold rise in stablecoin-linked card spending over the last quarter. Visa has launched a stablecoin pilot to enable banks to pre-fund cross-border payments. During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Ryan McInerney told investors that Visa plans to double down on its stablecoin offerings as it reported a fourfold increase in…

Bitcoin is showing early signs of recovery after a volatile month, with data from Binance hinting that market sentiment may be turning in favor of buyers. Summary Bitcoin price is consolidating near $113K after a volatile month, showing signs of renewed buyer activity. Binance stablecoin ratio flashes a buy signal, suggesting rising liquidity ready to enter the market. Technical indicators point to an early bullish reversal if BTC holds above key support around $111K. Bitcoin traded near $113,060 at press time, down 0.7% in the past 24 hours, but still up 4.5% in the past week and 1.2% over the…

Crypto prices today are drifting lower ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy update.  Summary Crypto market cap slips 1.5% to $3.88T as BTC trades near $113,000. Traders anticipate a 0.25% rate cut, with volatility expected post-meeting. Spot BTC and ETH ETFs post strong inflows, showing steady institutional demand. The total market capitalization has slipped 1.5% to $3.88 trillion, with most major tokens posting slight losses. At press time, Bitcoin trades at $112,831, down 1% in the past 24 hours, while Ethereum changes hands at $4,016, a 2% drop. BNB is down 2.9% to $1,102, and XRP trades at $2.62,…

Maple Finance is taking a major step toward sustainability as its community backs a proposal to end SYRUP staking and shift to a revenue-driven buyback model. Summary Maple Finance ends SYRUP staking after 91% community approval. 25% of revenue redirected to token buybacks via Syrup Strategic Fund. Governance expands to include all SYRUP and stSYRUP holders. Maple Finance is preparing to end staking rewards for its SYRUP token under a new plan aimed at creating long-term stability and linking the token’s value directly to the project’s revenue. According to Snapshot, the MIP-019 proposal unveiled on Oct. 28 already shows over…