Author: John Smith
The crypto market retreated suddenly in the American session, erasing the gains made earlier during the day, as investors waited for the biggest options expiry of the year. Summary The crypto market retreated suddenly as traders waited for the options expiry. Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth over $28 billion will expire today, Dec. 26. BTC technical analysis points to an eventual bearish breakout. Crypto market braces for $28 billion options expiry Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped below $87,000, down from the intraday high of $89,000. Similarly, Binance Coin (BNB), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Canton dropped by over 3% in the last 24…
The fallout from one of crypto’s most high-profile security breaches has gone international. Coinbase Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong said a former customer service agent was arrested in India, months after hackers bribed support staff to gain access to sensitive customer information at the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange. Summary Coinbase confirmed the arrest in India of a former customer service agent tied to a major breach in which hackers bribed support staff to access sensitive customer data and demanded a $20 million ransom. The breach, disclosed in May, could cost Coinbase up to $400 million to remediate and has been…
Polygon price remained under intense pressure at the crucial support at $0.100 despite having some of the best metrics in the crypto industry. Summary Polygon price has crashed to an important support level. Nanen data shows that the network’s transactions have jumped. Additional data indicate that the number of active addresses has increased substantially. Polygon (POL) token was trading at $0.1030, down by 85% from its highest point in November last year. Data compiled by Nansen shows that Polygon was the second-fastest-growing chain in the last 30 days. The network’s transactions jumped by 90% to 172 million, higher than Arbitrum’s…
The Bitcoin-to-silver price ratio is emerging as a key macroeconomic signal, offering insight into shifting risk appetite as capital rotates between digital and traditional hard assets. Summary Falling ratio signals risk-on behavior favoring Bitcoin. Rising ratio reflects defensive rotation into silver. Ratio provides macro context, not direct trade signals. As global markets navigate ongoing macro uncertainty, the relationship between Bitcoin and silver prices is drawing increased attention. The Bitcoin–silver price ratio, which measures how many ounces of silver are required to purchase one Bitcoin, provides valuable insight into investor behavior. Rather than acting as a direct trading signal, the ratio reflects…
The XRP price dipped into the $1.83 area on December 26, then staged a mild rebound. Although the bounce was a positive sign, it hasn’t completely settled investor nerves. There’s still uncertainty over whether this recovery can last or if it’s just temporary. Heading into 2026, many are asking whether XRP can regain its momentum and deliver more consistent long-term performance. Summary On December 26, 2025, the XRP price dipped to around $1.83 before a mild rebound, leaving uncertainty about the sustainability of the recovery. As of now, XRP is trading near $1.87, with short-term gains offset by weekly and…
Cardano delivered a less-than-festive gift to investors this Christmas, with price action painting a grim picture as the token remains deep in the red. Summary Charles Hoskinson is pushing back against claims that he abandoned the ADA token, which is down 58% year-to-date. The technical picture remains bearish as ADA is trapped in a downtrend, struggling to reclaim $0.36. So far, December losses are about 15%, and Coinglass data shows a year-long pattern of capital exiting ADA. Founder Charles Hoskinson found himself fending off accusations on X after wishing followers a Merry Christmas on Dec. 25. In his post, Hoskinson…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Investors in 2025 are moving beyond price speculation and looking for structured, predictable ways to earn long-term returns from major crypto assets. Summary WPA Hash focuses on turning BTC, XRP, and SOL from passive holdings into income-generating assets through hashrate-based participation models. The platform tailors strategies to each asset, mining for BTC, high-frequency distribution for XRP, and node participation for SOL. Automated computing-power allocation, transparent settlement, and security controls are positioned to support more stable, long-term returns. As crypto…
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, may soon start offering crypto-backed loans as it plans to collaborate with regulators to build the necessary infrastructure. Summary Sberbank is evaluating a plan to offer loans in rubles secured by cryptocurrency. The bank says any such service will require cooperation with regulators to build the legal and technical framework. Anatoly Popov, Sberbank’s Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, has confirmed in a recent interview that the bank is considering new financial instruments that would enable it to issue loans in rubles using crypto assets as collateral. “We are currently exploring the possibility of lending secured…
XRP price has formed a bullish reversal pattern as whales continued buying the token. Summary XRP price has fallen 15% so far in December. Positive performance of XRP ETFs and renewed whale buying could improve market sentiment for the token. A descending wedge pattern has formed on the 24-hour chart. According to data from crypto.news, XRP (XRP) price has dropped by nearly 15% so far in December. Trading at $1.88 at press time, the losses extend to 47% from its yearly high on zooming out charts. The fifth-largest crypto asset’s market cap dropped from its yearly high of $210.4 billion…
Cardano price has dropped 60% since its October high as its TVL and stablecoin supply weakened. However, it has been forming a bullish reversal pattern which, if confirmed, could lead to a 45% rally ahead. Summary Cardano price has dropped by 25% from its December high. Its stablecoin market and TVL has declined since August. A bullish reversal pattern has formed on the daily chart. According to data from crypto.news, Cardano (ADA) has been in a downtrend, dropping nearly 25% from its December high and 63% from its highest point in October. Its market cap has shed from $35.1 billion…