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Pundit Highlights Major XRP Development That Could Happen By March 2026

Vincent Van Code, a prominent X commentator, predicts a major shift in XRP's pricing structure by March 2026. This projection is based on three key trends: declining XRP reserves on centralized exchanges, growing institutional demand from Spot XRP ETFs, and the expected rollout of advanced arbitrage systems linking ETF and exchange markets. Exchange balances have hit multi-month lows as institutional products accumulate tokens, reducing liquid supply. Meanwhile, U.S. Spot XRP ETFs from firms like Canary Capital, Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and Grayscale have attracted nearly $1 billion in inflows, moving significant volumes into regulated custody. Van Code anticipates that by March 2026, sophisticated arbitrage mechanisms will mature, allowing institutional ETF pricing to set market benchmarks rather than retail trading. This could lead to more stable price movements as large, long-term holders dominate the circulating supply.

bitcoinist12/12 00:10

Pundit Highlights Major XRP Development That Could Happen By March 2026

bitcoinist12/12 00:10

Digital Asset Vaults Lose Their Luster: Twenty One's Stock Plunges 20% on First Trading Day

Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin-focused treasury company backed by Tether and SoftBank, saw its shares plunge approximately 20% on its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The sharp decline reflects investor skepticism toward the valuation and business model of Bitcoin treasury companies amid a significant cryptocurrency market downturn. The company, led by 31-year-old CEO Jack Mallers, holds around 43,500 BTC. However, Bitcoin holdings have fallen over 25% since October’s all-time high near $126,000, putting pressure on the "digital asset treasury" (DAT) model. Despite its large Bitcoin reserve and strong backers, investors remain cautious due to unclear revenue paths and heavy reliance on Bitcoin’s volatile price. Twenty One went public via a merger with SPAC Cantor Equity. Unlike traditional companies, its valuation is almost entirely tied to its Bitcoin holdings, using metrics like "Bitcoin per Share" (BPS). Yet, the firm has not detailed how it will generate sustainable profits beyond holding Bitcoin. The sell-off reflects broader pressures on crypto-linked stocks. Other Bitcoin-heavy companies like Metaplanet, Trump Media, and Empery Digital also face millions in unrealized losses and falling share prices as Bitcoin corrects. The debut underscores high volatility and valuation risks in crypto investing. Despite innovation and institutional support, long-term viability requires transparent business models and clear profitability strategies—lessons even high-profile crypto firms must heed.

cointelegraph_中文12/11 23:16

Digital Asset Vaults Lose Their Luster: Twenty One's Stock Plunges 20% on First Trading Day

cointelegraph_中文12/11 23:16

Tom Lee: Ethereum Has Bottomed Out, So BitMine Is Actively Buying

Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat and chairman of BitMine, stated in an interview that the company believes Ethereum has reached its bottom. As a result, BitMine has more than doubled its purchases of Ethereum compared to two weeks ago.

marsbit12/11 23:14

Tom Lee: Ethereum Has Bottomed Out, So BitMine Is Actively Buying

marsbit12/11 23:14

Markets React Sharply as Fed’s Rate Cut Triggers Unexpected Sell-Off Across Major Crypto Assets

Markets reacted sharply to the Fed’s widely anticipated 25-basis-point rate cut, which triggered a significant crypto sell-off. Despite the cut, the Fed’s cautious tone and internal disagreements created uncertainty, with Chair Powell suggesting a potential pause in January. Projections indicated fewer future cuts than markets expected. Crypto reversed gains quickly, with total market cap falling 3% in 24 hours. Bitcoin dropped below $90,000, Ethereum fell over 3%, and altcoins saw deeper losses. Over $1 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated, and technical indicators turned bearish. Traders now await the PCE inflation report for further direction, as the market faces tighter liquidity and heightened macro sensitivity.

bitcoinist12/11 23:09

Markets React Sharply as Fed’s Rate Cut Triggers Unexpected Sell-Off Across Major Crypto Assets

bitcoinist12/11 23:09

XRP faces $2 test: $1.3B outflows vs. weak network usage

The altcoin market is searching for a bottom, with fading investor appetite for high-risk plays. XRP is under pressure, having lost the crucial $2 support level twice, indicating a bearish market structure. However, such conditions have historically preceded accumulation phases. A potential pattern is forming, with $1.3 billion in XRP leaving exchanges over the past month. While institutional demand is evident from ETF inflows totaling $945.49 million, on-chain fundamentals are weak. Daily fees paid on the XRP network have plummeted 89% since February, and the Total Value Locked (TVL) has dropped to $70 million. This divergence suggests recent accumulation is speculative rather than fundamentally driven, likely keeping XRP range-bound until network usage recovers.

ambcrypto12/11 23:06

XRP faces $2 test: $1.3B outflows vs. weak network usage

ambcrypto12/11 23:06

Memecoin markets enter a deep freeze as dominance collapses to multi-year lows

Memecoin markets are experiencing a severe, sector-wide decline, with dominance in the altcoin market collapsing to late-2022 levels. Data from CryptoQuant and CoinGecko shows a complete withdrawal of speculative activity, with no signs of rotation into new narratives or retail revival. All major memecoin categories—including dog-themed tokens, Solana memes, and AI meme tokens—are declining simultaneously, indicating a structural downturn rather than a temporary cooldown. Key factors include falling dominance despite altcoin market stability, a lack of emerging themes, and broad liquidity contraction. Without a rapid return of liquidity or retail interest, the memecoin sector faces an extended period of dormancy.

ambcrypto12/11 22:34

Memecoin markets enter a deep freeze as dominance collapses to multi-year lows

ambcrypto12/11 22:34

Ethereum MicroStrategy Tom Lee: ETH Has Bottomed Out, The Last Chance to Get On Board

Tom Lee, Chairman of BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), believes Ethereum has bottomed after recently falling below $3,000. His company, the largest public Ethereum treasury, backed this view by purchasing 138,452 ETH worth $460 million last week—its largest acquisition since October. BitMine now holds 3.2 million ETH, about 3.2% of the circulating supply, with a goal to reach 5%. Lee expects both Bitcoin and Ethereum to see significant moves by year-end, though he is more bullish on Ethereum's long-term prospects over the next 10-15 years. He argues Wall Street is adopting Ethereum’s blockchain for future financial infrastructure, starting with stablecoins and expanding to tokenize all assets. This aligns with BlackRock executives’ recent comments that tokenization is the next major market evolution. Ethereum currently leads in tokenized real-world assets (RWA), hosting $12.1 billion, or nearly 66% of the distributed asset total.

marsbit12/11 22:19

Ethereum MicroStrategy Tom Lee: ETH Has Bottomed Out, The Last Chance to Get On Board

marsbit12/11 22:19

XRP Exchange Balances Just Set A Brand-New Record Since Its Launch

Recent data from Glassnode reveals that XRP exchange balances have hit a record low since the cryptocurrency's launch in 2012, dropping sharply from around 3.95 billion XRP in November 2025 to 2.6 billion XRP by December—a 45% decrease in under 60 days. This decline suggests investors are withdrawing tokens from exchanges, potentially reducing sell-side liquidity. Despite the drop in supply, XRP’s price has remained weak, trading around $2.00 with significant monthly losses. Additionally, on-chain activity has cooled, with daily fees plunging 89% since February, reaching their lowest level since December 2020. The divergence between exchange balances and price action highlights unusual market behavior amid ongoing volatility.

bitcoinist12/11 22:10

With $0.16 defended, can Terra [LUNA] extend its rally by another 50%?

Terra (LUNA) has experienced a significant rally, gaining 226% over 9 days and 45.8% in the past 24 hours, driven by the recent v2.18 network upgrade. The bullish momentum is supported by strong trading volume and a weekly close above $0.168, which confirms a structural shift. Key resistance levels are identified at $0.28, $0.51, and $0.72. The $0.16 area, overlapping with a demand zone and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, presents a buying opportunity. While a bearish divergence on the 4-hour RSI could signal a pullback, the overall outlook remains optimistic. Traders are advised to consider long positions in the $0.16-$0.18 range, targeting $0.283 or $0.34. A short-term rally of 30%-50% is possible, potentially after a dip toward $0.18.

ambcrypto12/11 21:58

With $0.16 defended, can Terra [LUNA] extend its rally by another 50%?

ambcrypto12/11 21:58

Don't Lose Heart in Crypto, Be a Pragmatic Optimist

Nic Carter, co-founder of Castle Island Ventures, responds to Ken Chan’s pessimistic essay “I Wasted 8 Years of My Life in Crypto” by arguing for a pragmatic and optimistic outlook on the crypto industry. While acknowledging that Chan’s critique—that crypto has devolved into a massive speculative casino rather than a decentralized financial system—contains truth, Carter contends that the industry still holds meaningful purpose. Carter identifies five core visions driving crypto: restoring sound money (e.g., Bitcoin as a global monetary asset), encoding business logic via smart contracts, making digital property real (e.g., NFTs and Web3), improving capital market efficiency, and expanding global financial inclusion. He admits that many early idealistic expectations—such as hyperbitcoinization or revolutionary digital ownership—have not materialized, and that much of the current activity involves speculation, memecoins, and gambling. However, Carter advocates for “pragmatic optimism.” He argues that speculative excess and financial nihilism are unfortunate but inevitable byproducts of building permissionless, open financial infrastructure. The key is to focus on the real, albeit gradual, progress: Bitcoin’s adoption, functional stablecoins, decentralized exchanges, and improved financial access in developing regions—without succumbing to either utopian fantasies or cynical despair.

marsbit12/11 21:43

Don't Lose Heart in Crypto, Be a Pragmatic Optimist