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According to Steph is Crypto, XRP's 3‑week Stochastic RSI has reset to 0.00, a rare reading last seen at the 2022 bear‑market low, hinting at exhaustion of selling momentum. Altcoin Pioneers also notes a repeating ABC fractal from the 2016–2017 cycle, with the ongoing correction aligning toward the $1.87 region, fueling debate about a potential base before any sustained upside.

In 2025, Solana generated more than $1.5 billion in revenue, outpacing Ethereum and Hyperliquid while still keeping median transaction fees under one cent. SOL recently traded near $123.89 with about $6.46 billion in 24-hour volume, as traders focused on resistance at $129 and key technical levels heading into 2026.

In the week ending December 29, CoinShares data shows XRP investment products drew $70.2 million of new capital, making the token the most accumulated digital asset since US XRP ETFs launched in mid-October. Over the same period, Bitcoin and Ethereum products recorded outflows of about $443 million and $59.5 million respectively, contributing to cumulative withdrawals of roughly $2.8 billion from Bitcoin and $1.6 billion from Ethereum since those ETF launches. The divergence in flows highlights a rotation away from the largest crypto assets toward select alternatives like XRP amid ongoing market volatility.

An on-chain wallet known as "BitcoinOG" or "1011short" has shifted from its previously reported $197 million Bitcoin short on Hyperliquid to building a leveraged long portfolio across Solana, Ethereum and Bitcoin. Hypurrscan data shows the address opened 850 SOL perpetual longs within one hour on Dec. 25 around $123, funded by a net USDC inflow of roughly $291.5 million in December. The position now hinges on how funding costs and cross-asset correlations evolve, with scenarios ranging from a risk-on continuation to a correlation-driven drawdown.

South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to cap individual voting-share ownership at 15–20% for Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, and Korbit, with mandatory divestments above the limit. Updated December 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM UTC, the proposal would affect stakes such as Song Chi-hyung's ~25% in Dunamu and Bithumb Holdings' 73%. Industry groups warn of market and property-rights concerns.

On December 30, 2025, Grayscale filed a Form S-1 with the U.S. SEC to advance the Grayscale Bittensor Trust (ticker: GTAO) toward an exchange-traded product that, if approved, would be the first U.S. vehicle offering TAO exposure. TAO’s market cap stands at $2.3 billion with $72 million in 24-hour volume, and the token is 70% below its $767 all-time high.

XRP hovered near $1.80 as selling pressure persisted and recent rebounds failed to draw strong demand. Binance data shows exchange reserves have fallen to about 2.64 billion XRP, their lowest since 2024, while a CryptoQuant report highlights continued outflows. With price below key averages, downside risks remain until $2.00–$2.20 levels are reclaimed.

Midnight (NIGHT) gained 2.5% over 24 hours and 18.1% for the week, while BTC fell 1.85% daily and rose 0.3% weekly. A 27 December structure break and a $0.083 support flip keep H4 momentum constructive, with $0.10 as a key trigger. If reclaimed, technical projections point toward the $0.134 extension level.

On December 30, 2025, Bitcoin made a second push toward $90,000 but stayed confined to the $85,000–$95,000 band. The asset is about 5% lower than last December after an October setback and an early-October record. ETFs shed $6 billion in Q4, while derivatives open interest rose $2.4 billion in December.

On December 30, on-chain tracker Whale Alert flagged two large Bitcoin withdrawals from Coinbase totaling 4,658 BTC, worth over $415 million at the time. The BTC was moved to unidentified wallets, while Coinglass data indicated a net inflow of about 3,307 BTC to buyers across exchanges in the last day, hinting at easing sell pressure and renewed bullish positioning by both large and small traders.