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Whale sell-offs hit PUMP despite buybacks: Will it derail the 16% recovery?

Despite ongoing buyback efforts by the protocol, significant whale sell-offs are threatening PUMP's recovery. A major holder sold 750 million tokens at a 51% loss, part of a broader capitulation trend. Although the project uses 100% of its revenue for buybacks, including a record $2.74 million purchase, the price remains depressed. Market sentiment is at a record low, with Open Interest in futures markets plummeting 85%. While a recent 16% Santa rally and a MACD golden cross offer some hope, a sustained recovery is contingent on reclaiming the 50-day Moving Average and a revival in speculative demand.

ambcrypto01/01 19:02

Whale sell-offs hit PUMP despite buybacks: Will it derail the 16% recovery?

ambcrypto01/01 19:02

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

Bitcoin Will Be Worth $150,000 by End of 2026, Says Dragonfly Managing Partner, but Dominance Will Decrease

Dragonfly Managing Partner Haseeb Qureshi predicts Bitcoin (BTC) could surpass $150,000 by the end of 2026, though its market dominance is expected to decline as other blockchains and use cases gain traction. He believes Bitcoin will remain a key industry asset, but capital and developer attention will increasingly shift to networks like Ethereum and Solana, while newer "fintech layer-1" chains may underperform. Qureshi also anticipates major tech firms like Google or Apple may launch crypto wallets, and DeFi perpetual trading platforms will consolidate. He forecasts stablecoin supply to grow by 60%, with Tether's USDT dominance dropping to around 55%. Additionally, he expects the U.S. Clarity Act to pass in 2026 and prediction markets like Polymarket to expand significantly.

ccn.com01/01 06:55

Bitcoin Will Be Worth $150,000 by End of 2026, Says Dragonfly Managing Partner, but Dominance Will Decrease

ccn.com01/01 06:55

24 Predictions for Crypto and AI in 2026

The author, Benedic, founder of Meridian, presents 24 predictions for 2026 as a public commitment to test his judgment. He will delete the article if more than 6 predictions are proven wrong upon review next year. He discloses holdings in some mentioned assets and expresses interest in angel investment. Key predictions are categorized: **Mainstream Assets:** Quantum computing will challenge Bitcoin; Ethereum's relevance and price will decline; Solana will lead in synthetic assets and retain retail users; Monad will succeed as a Layer 1; Binance new coins will underperform stocks. **Application Layer:** Hyperliquid will gain market share in perpetuals, but overall growth slows; prediction markets won't expand beyond sports/politics; on-chain tokenized crypto options will hit $10B volume; Base will abandon SocialFi. **Infrastructure:** Robinhood's L2 will stagnate; Base will drop its L2 focus; privacy middleware integrated with embedded wallets will gain popularity; Coinbase or Stripe will solve fiat on-ramps for stablecoins. **Solana Ecosystem:** Protocol-integrated block building will advance; routing aggregators and DEXs/market makers will vertically integrate; tokenized stocks will scale significantly outside the US. **AI (Crypto):** AI assistants will become default in apps, a key differentiator; AI-written smart contracts will lower development barriers, spurring mechanism design innovation; ChatGPT will become more modular with a popular crypto plugin. **AI (Non-Crypto):** Anthropic will surpass OpenAI in revenue and valuation; Google's Gemini Flash will lead in non-coding tasks; enterprise AI competition will intensify; Meta will launch a top-downloaded AI app; a new paradigm beyond LLMs with tools may disrupt startups.

比推12/31 21:20

24 Predictions for Crypto and AI in 2026

比推12/31 21:20

After 500 Rejections, My Product Is Finally 'Useful'

After 500 rejections, my consumer crypto product finally became "useful." As a first-time founder, I spent years on three infrastructure protocols that failed. In 2025, I shifted to building a consumer crypto product people actually use. Here are key lessons from my experience in user growth and fundraising: 1. Build for younger users (13-21 age group) who are more open to new tech and sharing products socially. 2. Make the product inherently shareable to reduce marketing costs, as crypto users have low trust and high acquisition costs. 3. Respond to user feedback quickly—fix bugs in 2-5 hours and implement requested features in 2-3 days to retain users and build trust. 4. Choose a simple, memorable app name for easier word-of-mouth sharing. 5. Engage users directly through cold DMs (despite low reply rates) to find early adopters who provide honest feedback. 6. Iterate rapidly—crypto moves fast, and user attention is short. Focus on real value, not just hype. 7. Design intuitive, simple user experiences; assume users know nothing to avoid confusion. Consumer crypto success depends more on speed, user focus, and distribution than technical perfection.

比推12/31 19:05

After 500 Rejections, My Product Is Finally 'Useful'

比推12/31 19:05

Arthur Hayes sells ETH, buys DeFi – What it means for altcoin leadership

Recent on-chain activity indicates whales are strategically rotating out of Ethereum and into DeFi altcoins. Large wallets withdrew nearly $15.9 million worth of tokens—including Solana-based assets like JTO, DRIFT, KMNO, and Ethereum DeFi tokens such as PENDLE and LDO—from exchanges, signaling accumulation for long-term holding rather than short-term speculation. Arthur Hayes publicly aligned with this move, selling $5.53M in ETH to buy into Pendle, Lido, Ethena, and EtherFi. This selective, cross-chain positioning suggests whales anticipate DeFi outperformance in improving liquidity conditions, though macro factors and sustained demand remain key to whether DeFi leads the next rally.

ambcrypto12/31 14:14

Arthur Hayes sells ETH, buys DeFi – What it means for altcoin leadership

ambcrypto12/31 14:14

Is TRUMP being soft-rugged? On-chain data points to a $94mln exit

The team behind the "official" TRUMP memecoin has withdrawn approximately $94 million in USDC from its liquidity pools over three weeks, transferring the funds to Coinbase. Rather than a sudden hard rug pull, they used a calculated soft-unwinding method via the Meteora DLMM on Solana, strategically selling TRUMP tokens without causing an immediate price crash. This mirrors the same tactic used for the MELANIA token. TRUMP has collapsed over 90% from its peak, trading at $4.94 by December 31st, signaling a severe loss of market confidence and raising questions about the viability of Trump-branded crypto ventures.

ambcrypto12/31 13:21

Is TRUMP being soft-rugged? On-chain data points to a $94mln exit

ambcrypto12/31 13:21

How to Make Web3 Products Inherently Viral? Four Years of User Growth Lessons from an Entrepreneur

The author, a Web3 founder with four years of experience, shares seven key lessons learned from building consumer-facing crypto products after previously working on failed infrastructure projects. Key insights include: 1. Target younger users (ages 13-21) who are more open to adopting new technologies. 2. Design products with built-in virality to reduce marketing costs, as crypto users expect incentives and trust is low. 3. Implement user-requested features quickly (within 2-3 days) to build trust and prevent churn to competitors. 4. Choose simple, memorable product names for easier word-of-mouth sharing. 5. Engage with users directly through cold DMs despite low response rates, focusing on acquiring 10-20 dedicated early users. 6. Iterate rapidly based on user behavior rather than just feedback, prioritizing what they actually pay for. 7. Simplify websites and onboarding to minimize cognitive load and clicks, ensuring the core value is immediately apparent. The author emphasizes that speed, user-centric design, and marketing are more critical than technical perfection in consumer crypto.

比推12/30 15:16

How to Make Web3 Products Inherently Viral? Four Years of User Growth Lessons from an Entrepreneur

比推12/30 15:16

Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi Unveils His Crypto Predictions For 2026

Dragonfly partner Haseeb Qureshi shared his 2026 crypto predictions, expecting surprises both positive and negative. He forecasts Bitcoin exceeding $150K by year-end, but with decreasing dominance, and a moderate altcoin rebound without a true "alt season." He anticipates underperformance from newer fintech chains like Tempo and Robinhood Chain, while Ethereum and Solana overdeliver. More Fortune 100 companies, especially in banking, will launch blockchains, with Avalanche and modular stacks like OP and ZK standing out. A major tech firm may launch or acquire a crypto wallet. In DeFi, perp DEXs will consolidate around three major venues, and equity perps will grow significantly. Stablecoin supply will expand by ~60%, with USD remaining dominant, though USDT's share may drop to ~55%. Stablecoin-backed cards will see explosive growth, especially in emerging markets. US crypto legislation may pass after negotiations, but with industry buyer’s remorse. Prediction markets will grow rapidly, led by Polymarket, while most competitors fail. AI use in crypto will remain limited to engineering and security, with no meaningful agent-to-agent payments. Privacy solutions like Zcash may see some adoption, but overall, 2026 will largely continue existing trends.

bitcoinist12/30 14:39

Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi Unveils His Crypto Predictions For 2026

bitcoinist12/30 14:39

From the Fringe to a 500x Surge: The Month White Whale Was 'Retold'

From obscurity to a staggering 500x surge, White Whale (a Solana-based meme coin) defied expectations after initially appearing destined to fail. Launched on October 13, 2025, as an unauthorized fan-made token parodying crypto influencer @TheWhiteWhaleV2, it quickly faded into near-zero trading activity. The dramatic turnaround began on December 7, 2025, when @TheWhiteWhaleV2 unexpectedly took control of the project to protect his reputation. He committed to transparent management, locking his own purchased tokens until 2063, reinvesting all creator revenue back into the community, and personally funding liquidity and incentives. Chain data revealed early signals of revival, including a sharp drop in top-holder supply and "smart money" inflows days before the official announcement. While initial gains were modest, the narrative of responsible stewardship fueled a viral community-driven rally, pushing its market cap from under $100,000 to $57 million in under a month. White Whale became an unlikely anti-rug success story in a high-risk ecosystem.

比推12/30 07:23

From the Fringe to a 500x Surge: The Month White Whale Was 'Retold'