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Dogecoin, Solana, & Other Altcoins End 2025 With Half The Weekly Volume Of 2024

On-chain data from Santiment reveals that Dogecoin, Solana, and other major altcoins are experiencing a significant decline in weekly trading volume, now at less than half the level seen at the end of 2024. This trend is observed across multiple assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, BNB, XRP, Tron, and Chainlink. The drop in volume is attributed to recent price consolidation, which has reduced trader interest, as well as the holiday season's typical lull. Unlike the previous year, when altcoins remained active, current volumes are substantially lower. This lack of trading activity suggests muted price movement may continue unless unexpected news triggers market volatility. Dogecoin, for example, briefly rose to $0.128 but has since retreated to $0.122, reflecting the ongoing consolidation.

bitcoinist01/01 10:33

Dogecoin, Solana, & Other Altcoins End 2025 With Half The Weekly Volume Of 2024

bitcoinist01/01 10:33

XRP adoption rises as ETF inflows absorb supply – Signals to watch into 2026

XRP adoption is intensifying as institutional ETF inflows steadily absorb supply, reducing exchange balances to a seven-year low of 1.6 billion tokens. Despite trading near $1.87 with muted price action, on-chain and derivatives signals strengthen. The XRP Ledger ranks as the second fastest-growing real-world asset network, outpacing Ethereum and Solana. However, overhead liquidity near $2.50–$3.20 continues to cap upside momentum, keeping XRP range-bound. Key factors to watch include sustained ETF demand, expanding infrastructure adoption, and a potential breakout requiring broader market participation.

ambcrypto01/01 07:04

XRP adoption rises as ETF inflows absorb supply – Signals to watch into 2026

ambcrypto01/01 07:04

Bitcoin Market Stress Isn’t Over: Short-Term Holders Remain Underwater

Bitcoin has reclaimed $88,000 but struggles to break the key $90,000 resistance, reflecting weak upside momentum and persistent market indecision. Analysts warn of a potential 2026 bear market due to unfavorable structural conditions. On-chain data shows short-term holders (STHs) remain underwater, with BTC trading below their average cost basis since mid-October. The declining STH Realized Price signals weak new demand and ongoing distribution at lower prices. While Bitcoin holds above long-term moving averages, it faces strong resistance near $90,000–$95,000. Low trading volume suggests apathy, and without improved STH profitability or sustained demand, the stress regime is likely to continue.

bitcoinist01/01 04:03

Bitcoin Market Stress Isn’t Over: Short-Term Holders Remain Underwater

bitcoinist01/01 04:03

Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF Outflows Persist: Monthly Netflows Remain Red

Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs have continued to experience net outflows over the past 30 days, with current netflows at -$656 million for BTC and -$422 million for ETH. This indicates sustained capital withdrawal from these digital assets, resembling outflows seen in early 2025. Despite a slight recent improvement, demand remains weak. Historically, such periods were followed by strong price rallies, but it's uncertain if a recovery will occur this time. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency treasury holdings have grown significantly, now exceeding $185 billion across 368 entities, with companies holding 73% of these assets. Bitcoin's price is currently consolidating around $88,100.

bitcoinist12/31 11:22

Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF Outflows Persist: Monthly Netflows Remain Red

bitcoinist12/31 11:22

End Of Bitcoin Distribution? Key Data Reveals A Shift In LTH Behavior

Bitcoin is trading below $90,000 amid deteriorating market sentiment, with analysts warning of a potential bear market. However, on-chain data suggests a shift in long-term holder (LTH) behavior. While social media narratives claim LTHs are distributing Bitcoin at record levels, analysis shows that recent large transfers—including 800,000 BTC moved from Coinbase—skewed the data. After adjusting for this anomaly, LTH supply appears to be stabilizing or even recovering, with a reduction in selling pressure. This shift, combined with short-term holders holding positions, indicates easing sell-side pressure. Bitcoin is currently consolidating around $88K, just above the 200-day moving average—a key support level. A break below could expose the $75K–$80K range, but the current data challenges the dominant bearish narrative and may signal a move toward market balance.

bitcoinist12/31 05:05

End Of Bitcoin Distribution? Key Data Reveals A Shift In LTH Behavior

bitcoinist12/31 05:05

Crypto sentiment turns fearful as Bitcoin consolidates – Panic or patience?

The crypto market exhibits signs of tension and consolidation, with Bitcoin trading in a tight range between $86,000 and $90,000. Market sentiment has shifted to fear, as indicated by a Fear and Greed Index reading of 30. Despite this, the market cap has shown resilience, growing from $2.85 trillion to $2.96 trillion since December 18. Retail traders anticipate a short-term rebound, yet momentum remains lacking. Historical patterns suggest fear phases often precede accumulation, but current conditions reflect uncertainty rather than decisive directional movement.

ambcrypto12/30 23:03

Crypto sentiment turns fearful as Bitcoin consolidates – Panic or patience?

ambcrypto12/30 23:03

$332M Ethereum deposit meets rising ETH scarcity – Is $3.3K next?

Ethereum (ETH) has been consolidating between $2.9K and $3K, with a slight decline to $2,949 at the time of writing. Whale activity has increased, with large holders selling during rebounds to suppress upward momentum. A Bitcoin OG whale deposited 112,894 ETH ($332M) into Binance, bringing total recent deposits to $629M, though the assets remain unsold, possibly for liquidity preparation or hedging. Despite this, Ethereum’s scarcity is rising, with the Stock-to-Flow Ratio hitting a two-week high of 47, indicating reduced sell-side supply. Negative net exchange flows for seven consecutive days suggest strong accumulation. If demand persists, ETH could target $3,324, but a sell-off by whales may push prices down to $2,784.

ambcrypto12/30 16:28

$332M Ethereum deposit meets rising ETH scarcity – Is $3.3K next?

ambcrypto12/30 16:28

Altcoins aren’t crashing anymore – Here’s why that matters

Altcoin trading volumes have plummeted to multi-year lows, with XRP, BNB, SOL, and ADA all seeing significantly reduced activity. Public interest in crypto has also collapsed, as shown by Google Trends data hitting near multi-year lows. However, a key difference from past cycles is that Bitcoin is holding near cycle highs while altcoins have stopped crashing and are no longer making new lows. This relative stability, despite weak volumes and low social interest, suggests that altcoins may be set up for a period of consolidation or relative outperformance. If Bitcoin corrects further, altcoins—already compressed—could absorb the fall unevenly and demonstrate strength relative to BTC.

ambcrypto12/30 09:45

Altcoins aren’t crashing anymore – Here’s why that matters

ambcrypto12/30 09:45

Galaxy Digital Moves $39M In Bitcoin To Exchanges, Signaling Potential Sell-Off

Bitcoin has been consolidating in a narrow range since late November, leaving analysts divided on its next direction. Against this backdrop, Galaxy Digital, a major crypto financial firm, transferred 447 BTC (worth $39 million) to exchanges Bybit and Bitstamp, followed by an additional 200 BTC shortly after. Such moves are often seen as potential precursors to selling, especially during periods of low market conviction. This marks a shift in Galaxy’s recent behavior, as it had been largely dormant in December. While not necessarily implying immediate selling, the transfers could signal increased short-term selling pressure as Bitcoin struggles below key resistance levels.

bitcoinist12/30 05:01

Galaxy Digital Moves $39M In Bitcoin To Exchanges, Signaling Potential Sell-Off

bitcoinist12/30 05:01

Bitcoin and Ethereum’s post-Christmas bounce fades as sentiment normalises

Bitcoin's brief post-Christmas recovery above $90,000 faded as prices fell back below $87,000 amid a shift from extreme pessimism to cautious neutrality in market sentiment. Data from Santiment indicates the rally coincided with a spike in negative social sentiment—typical of short-term contrarian moves—but stalled once sentiment normalized. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum showed similar patterns: prices bounced during periods of fear, then lost momentum as sentiment stabilized, suggesting the moves were driven by short covering rather than conviction buying. Price action for both cryptocurrencies remains constrained within a broader downward structure, with repeated rejections at descending resistance levels indicating consolidation rather than reversal. The market lacks either strong bullish momentum or renewed panic selling, leaving it in a state of indecision. External catalysts or fresh positioning will likely be needed to break the current range. Until then, short-term volatility may continue without a clear directional bias.

ambcrypto12/29 20:53