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Ex-Ripple Director Shares 4 Crypto And Blockchain Predictions For 2026

Former Ripple director and current Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla predicts that by 2026, institutional adoption will move beyond speculation and become embedded in everyday financial infrastructure. His four key forecasts include: 1) Corporate treasuries will become programmable through DeFi and AI, reducing manual processes and middlemen. 2) Local stablecoins will proliferate and challenge the traditional $9.6 trillion FX market via on-chain exchanges. 3) Stablecoins will achieve mainstream use in corporate and bank settlements for real-time liquidity analytics and faster transactions, potentially growing from $300 billion to $100 trillion in market cap. 4) NFTs will rebrand as digital access tokens for membership, combining ticketing, loyalty, and collectibles. Birla emphasizes a shift toward practical, institutional use cases for blockchain and crypto.

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Ex-Ripple Director Shares 4 Crypto And Blockchain Predictions For 2026

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Bitcoin’s Christmas blues – Why BTC’s Santa rally can be cancelled

Bitcoin is poised for its second-worst Q4 performance in history, declining 22.8% in Q4 2025 and trading near $85k. Among major assets, it was the worst performer with a 5% annual loss, while gold gained 69%. Analysts suggest thin holiday liquidity and a large options expiry on December 26 may trigger volatility. Some anticipate a potential bullish breakout above the $85k-$90k range after Christmas, citing reduced downside positioning and persistent call options at $100k. However, CryptoQuant warns that Bitcoin's demand has significantly contracted since October, potentially leading to a deeper bear market with a possible bottom at $56k and immediate support at $70k. Short-term volatility is expected, but mid-term bearish risks remain.

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Bitcoin’s Christmas blues – Why BTC’s Santa rally can be cancelled

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Crypto dealmaking hits record pace in 2025 as regulatory clarity fuels consolidation

Crypto industry dealmaking reached record levels in 2025, with 267 deals totaling $8.6 billion—an 18% increase in volume and nearly four times the value from 2023. This surge was driven by clearer U.S. regulations under the Trump administration, including crypto-friendly policies and reduced legal uncertainty. Major acquisitions like Coinbase's $2.9 billion purchase of Deribit highlighted strategic moves for derivatives access and regulatory compliance. The IPO market also rebounded, with 11 crypto listings raising $14.6 billion. Looking ahead, stablecoins and compliance-driven mergers are expected to grow as new U.S. and UK regulations take effect in 2026.

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Crypto dealmaking hits record pace in 2025 as regulatory clarity fuels consolidation

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Here’s How High Bitcoin Price Would Be At Gold’s ATH Market Cap

Gold has reached unprecedented price levels, breaking above $4,525 per ounce and setting a new all-time high in 2025, pushing its total market capitalization to an estimated $31.1 trillion. In contrast, Bitcoin's market cap stands at $1.736 trillion, having decreased by roughly $100 billion since the start of the year, with its price struggling around the mid-$80,000s. If Bitcoin were to match gold’s peak market cap, each BTC would need to reach approximately $1.55 million, based on a circulating supply of 19.96 million coins. While such a scenario would require massive capital inflows, prominent Bitcoin advocates like Michael Saylor believe BTC could surpass gold in market value within the next decade. Despite a challenging 2025 for Bitcoin and crypto, 2026 may serve as a recovery period to rebuild confidence gradually.

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Here’s How High Bitcoin Price Would Be At Gold’s ATH Market Cap

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Ethereum – Why $69B remains locked in DeFi despite weak ETH prices

Despite weak ETH prices and technical pressure trading below key resistance levels, Ethereum's foundation remains strong with over $69 billion locked in its DeFi ecosystem—representing 68.2% of the global DeFi TVL. This dominance extends beyond DeFi, as Ethereum also supports over $191 billion in stablecoins and half of the tokenized euro market, reinforcing its role as the preferred settlement layer for institutions due to its security and reliability. Institutional players are actively increasing their exposure, with significant purchases such as Bitmine's acquisition of 68,000 ETH (worth over $200 million) in 24 hours and Fasanara Capital using DeFi protocols to leverage further buying. Concurrently, ETH exchange supply has hit multi-month lows, reducing sell-side pressure. This combination of strong fundamental usage, institutional accumulation, and declining available supply could soon trigger a supply-driven rebound in price.

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Ethereum – Why $69B remains locked in DeFi despite weak ETH prices

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Why ‘fear’ right now doesn’t mean ‘buy the dip’

The crypto market sentiment has shifted back into fear, as indicated by the Fear and Greed Index dropping to the high-20s. However, unlike previous cycles where such fear levels signaled a buying opportunity, the current environment lacks key characteristics of a market bottom. There is no significant volatility spike, forced liquidations, or clear capitulation. Instead, the market is experiencing a slow, controlled de-risking phase with muted trading volumes and weak liquidity. Altcoin weakness and the dominance of Bitcoin further indicate risk aversion and a lack of speculative appetite. Without signs of capitulation, volume expansion, or fresh capital inflow, the current fear reflects caution and indecision rather than an imminent rebound. Patience remains crucial in these conditions.

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Why ‘fear’ right now doesn’t mean ‘buy the dip’

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Strategy CEO Lifts The Curtain On Bitcoin Talks With Largest US Banks

Strategy CEO Phong Le reveals that major U.S. banks are actively engaging in Bitcoin-related discussions, driven by a need to compete with crypto-native firms like Coinbase and Fidelity. Conversations focus on foundational services such as custody and exchange, framed in traditional banking terms like "checking and savings accounts for Bitcoin." Beyond basics, banks are exploring a product roadmap including Bitcoin-backed loans, yield products, structured securities, and eventually digital money instruments offering stable high yields. Le notes that institutions like BNY Mellon, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan are already moving toward issuing credit against Bitcoin or related derivatives, signaling a shift toward integrating Bitcoin as collateral within traditional financial systems.

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Strategy CEO Lifts The Curtain On Bitcoin Talks With Largest US Banks

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Here’s What Bitcoin Was Worth on Every Christmas Eve Since Its Inception — 2017 Will Shock You

A year-by-year analysis of Bitcoin's price on Christmas Eve reveals its dramatic growth since inception, with 2017 standing out as a pivotal year. Starting at $666 in 2013, Bitcoin’s value surged to $13,926 by Christmas Eve 2017, marking its first mainstream breakout. This 50% weekly gain drew comparisons to the dot-com bubble and was followed by an 80% crash in 2018. Despite volatility, Bitcoin continued its long-term upward trend, reaching $94,120 in 2024. Analysts note that holiday trading rarely alters broader market trends, and current technical analysis suggests a potential decline toward the $69,700–$71,400 support zone. Long-term predictions remain bullish, with some experts forecasting Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030.

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Here’s What Bitcoin Was Worth on Every Christmas Eve Since Its Inception — 2017 Will Shock You

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PEPE: Compression deepens as market awaits a decisive break

PEPE is at a critical juncture, compressing within a descending wedge pattern as leverage builds and traders await a decisive breakout. Key support lies at the $0.0000037–$0.0000039 demand zone, with a breakdown risking a fall toward $0.0000030. A breakout above wedge resistance near $0.0000050 could propel the price toward $0.0000063 and $0.0000079. Spot buyers are consistently absorbing sell pressure, providing a stabilizing base, while Open Interest has risen 7.6% to $222 million, indicating new leveraged positions. Long/short ratios show a fragile balance (52% vs. 48%), meaning a small move could trigger rapid, forceful expansion. The next break will likely be swift and decisive.

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PEPE: Compression deepens as market awaits a decisive break

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Ethena's Stablecoin USDe Plunges by Half Following October Crypto Market Crash

The stablecoin USDe, issued by Ethena, experienced a significant decline, with its market capitalization plummeting by more than half from its October peak, dropping by $8.5 billion. This sharp decrease followed the major cryptocurrency market crash on October 10, which triggered record trader liquidations nearing $20 billion in nominal futures positions. Analysts from 10x Research noted that the crash eroded investor confidence in USDe's synthetic backing mechanism during periods of market stress. USDe, the fourth-largest stablecoin by market cap, is not directly backed by the US dollar but instead relies on a delta-neutral strategy involving positions like simultaneous long and short trades on assets such as Bitcoin. Despite being one of the sector's most profitable protocols with nearly $400 million in earnings since the beginning of the year, USDe's supply fell from a peak of $14.8 billion in early October to $6.3 billion by December 24. Ethena's native token, ENA, also suffered, declining 60% since October and nearly 80% year-to-date. In contrast, other major stablecoins in the top five saw growth or only minor, temporary declines during the same period.

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Ethena's Stablecoin USDe Plunges by Half Following October Crypto Market Crash

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