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Dogecoin started a major decline below the $0.3550 support against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might struggle to recover above the $0.350 resistance. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.3650 level. The price is trading below the $0.3550 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.3550 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could struggle to start a fresh increase above the $0.3550 and $0.3650 resistance levels. Dogecoin Price Dips Sharply Dogecoin price started a fresh decline from well above $0.400 like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE traded below the $0.380 and $0.3650 support levels. It even spiked below $0.320. A low was formed at $0.30 and the price is now consolidating losses. It recovered some points and climbed above $0.320. It tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.4096 swing high to the $0.300 low. Dogecoin [...]

Major North American Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Hut 8 has further expanded its BTC holdings with a $100 million acquisition. This latest purchase has pushed the company’s total reserves to over 10,096 BTC, valued at more than $1 billion at current market prices. Hut 8 Bitcoin Reserves Top $1 Billion The Miami-headquartered cryptocurrency mining firm continues to increase its Bitcoin reserves, undeterred by BTC’s recent price surges. In its latest announcement, Hut 8 revealed the purchase of approximately 990 BTC for $100 million, at an average price of $101,710 per Bitcoin. Related Reading: Metaplanet To Expand Bitcoin Holdings With $11.3 Million Bond Sale This acquisition has propelled Hut 8’s total BTC holdings to over $1 billion, with the coins acquired at an average cost of $24,485 per Bitcoin. The move reflects the company’s strategy of combining low-cost BTC production with what it views as strategic market buys to maximize returns and strengthen its reserve assets. Notably, [...]

A crypto analyst said we are yet to see the “Santa rally” the market has been hoping for after $1 billion was liquidated in the crypto markets in just 24 hours.

As the cryptocurrency market faces a significant price correction—led by Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), which have retraced 2.2% and 4.6% respectively—the XRP price shows early signs of a potential explosive surge. Currently trading at $2.21, the XRP price has recorded a nearly 5% gain in the past 24 hours, finding strong support just below its current price. This positions the token favorably for continued upward momentum, particularly since it began an upward trend on November 5, bolstered by President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election. $10.82 Target For The XRP Price Following Historical Patterns Interestingly, analysts are increasingly optimistic about the XRP price, especially considering a key technical indicator: the Bollinger Bands. This volatility indicator, which consists of a moving average and upper and lower bands, is currently tightening on the 12-hour chart.  Related Reading: Ethereum To Outpace Solana In 2025, Bitwise CIO Asserts Analyst Steph has noted that the last [...]

Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm has petitioned a judge to drop criminal charges against him after an appeals court found the Treasury unlawfully sanctioned the crypto mixer.

The Dogecoin trading volume has surged in the last 24 hours, and liquidations have also risen during this period. The surge in these metrics has resulted from the significant price drop for Dogecoin, which is down over 5% in the last 24 hours.  Dogecoin Trading Volume And Liquidations Witness Significant Spike CoinMarketCap data shows that Dogecoins’s trading volume is up over 57% in the last 24 hours, with over $6 billion traded during this period. Meanwhile, Coinglass data shows that Dogecoin’s liquidations have crossed $31 million, with $25 million and $5.8 in long and short positions liquidated, respectively.  Related Reading: XRP Price Ready To Run To $11 ATH? Alternative Larger Metrics Show The Answer Long positions took the most hit as the Dogecoin price crashed below the $0.4 range. This development came following Jerome Powell’s speech, which painted a bearish picture for the foremost meme coin. As crypto analyst Kevin Capital revealed, Dogecoin’s technical indicators were [...]

Bitcoin has experienced significant price movements in the past few days, largely influenced by macroeconomic developments and market fundamentals. Following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Bitcoin’s price dropped sharply below $99,000. However, the leading crypto quickly rebounded, climbing back to $104,000 earlier today before settling at $100,573 at the time of writing. This represents a 3.4% decrease over the past day and a roughly $67 billion reduction in its market cap valuation. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Price Momentum Shifts As Spot Market Outpaces Futures – Here’s What It Means Exchange Transactions Hit Record Lows Amid this price performance, CryptoQuant analyst known as Woominkyu provided insights into Bitcoin’s market activity, highlighting declining exchange transaction volumes. According to Woominkyu, historical data suggests a correlation between transaction volume spikes and significant price [...]

The intersection of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence is no longer a distant vision—it’s happening now. Projects like $GOAT, $ACT, and $AI16Z have propelled AI Agent tokens into market prominence, highlighting a breakthrough in crypto and AI integration. Top venture capital firms such as Y Combinator and a16z have recognized the immense potential in this convergence, […]

The Solana dapp ecosystem reached significant monthly revenue numbers in November, with Pumpfun crossing the $100 million mark. Solana Dapp Revenue Goes Parabolic Solana’s decentralized applications (dapps) hit an all-time high of $365 million in November. According to Syndica research, Solana’s total dapp revenue of $365 million exceeded Solana’s network revenue of $92 million. Over […]

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has predicted that crypto markets will experience a “harrowing dump” around President Trump’s inauguration day. Nonetheless, Hayes expects prices to pick up steam again before the second half of 2025. Crypto Prophet Arthur Hayes Predicts Crypto Market Dump on Inauguration Day The recent growth of the crypto […]

Two days ago, a crypto analyst accurately forecasted a Dogecoin price crash, which has since taken place. According to the analyst’s latest projections, Dogecoin is poised for a steeper decline, with an anticipated 30% crash from its current trading price.  Analyst Forecasts 30% Price Crash  The Dogecoin price has crashed to $0.35, marking a substantial 14% decrease over the past seven days. Earlier this month, Dogecoin was trading above $0.4 after experiencing a sharp rise driven by the positive market sentiment fueled by Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential elections.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Still Mirroring Bullish Move From 2023, What To Expect After Hitting $108,000 ATH A TradingView crypto analyst, known as the ‘MMBTrader’ who accurately predicted Dogecoin’s recent price crash, has now updated his forecasts to warn of further potential declines. The analyst shared a chart, analyzing Dogecoin’s price action and potential future movements. Currently trading above [...]

The Bitcoin Reserve Act could break the Halving cycle. Is this four year cycle going to play out differently, will we enter the mythical Supercycle?

Blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis has acquired Hexagate, a Web3 security company focused on the real-time identification and mitigation of blockchain threats, marking a pivotal advancement in blockchain security infrastructure. Chainalysis Expands with Hexagate Acquisition for Real-Time Threat Detection Hexagate reportedly utilizes machine learning to spot dubious activities across blockchain networks, enabling the thwarting of cyberattacks […]