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🔍 $XRP Testing a Major Breakout Zone
📈 Pressing the top of a months-long descending channel
💵 Trading around $2.22, right under key resistance
⚔️ First hurdle: $2.25, heavy seller reaction
🚧 Next barrier: $2.60
🚀 Break above $3.13 could open a move toward $3.60
🔐 Stoch RSI overheated, showing strong buying momentum

Breaking CME Group Suspends Trading After System Failure at Data Center 🚨

CME Group has halted trading across major asset classes after a critical systems failure at its data center triggered a full outage during post holiday market hours.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ CME Group suspends trading across futures, options and FX

✅ Cooling system failure at data center caused major outage

✅ Support teams are working to restore operations

Why it matters

CME Group temporarily stopped trading activity across currencies, stock futures and commodities after a cooling malfunction at the CyrusOne data center disrupted its systems. The outage paused trading on the Globex platform, leaving markets without refreshed pricing for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and major currency pairs.

Reuters reported the firm issued a halt notice shortly before 0300 GMT. CME said its teams are actively working to restore systems and will update markets on pre open details once available. The issue emerged during thin post Thanksgiving liquidity in Asian markets, compounding volatility concerns.

The outage also extended to EBS, a major FX platform widely used for dollar euro and dollar yen trades. Pricing data from LSEG showed no updated quotes since 0344 GMT, leaving traders without reliable benchmarks.

Analysts noted the halt added uncertainty to an already volatile month. IG Markets analyst Tony Sycamore said the freeze occurred during a period of strong trading interest, amplifying disruptions.

The incident comes as CME has been actively upgrading its infrastructure. Earlier this year, the exchange partnered with Google Cloud to explore tokenization technology through the Universal Ledger. The outage raises fresh questions about data center resilience as markets increasingly rely on digital infrastructure.

Meanwhile, CME continues expanding its crypto derivatives lineup. Last week, it announced spot quoted futures for XRP and Solana, expected to launch on December 15 pending regulatory approval.

How Will Crypto Market React to 15B Bitcoin ETH XRP Options Expiry 🚨

Over 15 billion dollars worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP options are set to expire, and traders are bracing for sharp volatility as the market remains in an extreme fear phase. The expiry arrives just as BTC, ETH and XRP rebound from recent lows.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ 13.42B in Bitcoin options set to expire

✅ 1.73B in $ETH options expiring with bulls defending 3,000 dollars

✅ XRP options worth 15M expiring amid rising volatility

Why it matters

$BTC has rebounded more than 10 percent in a week on buy the dip sentiment and seasonal strength, but analysts at Deribit and Glassnode warn that liquidity is shrinking and December may bring consolidation.

More than 147,000 BTC options, valued at 13.42 billion dollars, expire Friday. The put call ratio sits at 0.56, showing bullish expectations. However, puts exceed calls at 100,000 and 90,000 dollars, signaling a bearish hedge. Put volume surged to push the put call ratio for daily activity to 1.12, reflecting caution. BTC trades above 91,000 dollars, supported by rising odds of a December Fed rate cut, but volume is down 30 percent.

Ethereum faces the expiry of 574,000 ETH options, worth 1.73 billion dollars. The put call ratio sits at 0.48, suggesting more call bets. The max pain price is 3,400 dollars, above current levels near 3,014 dollars. While recent call volume is strong, 24 hour puts exceed calls with a ratio of 1.78, reflecting short term caution. Deribit says ETH remains “a battlefield” after heavy deleveraging.

$XRP options worth 15 million dollars will also expire. The put call ratio is 0.41, showing more bullish bets, and max pain sits at 2.30 dollars. XRP trades at 2.19 dollars, down 1 percent in 24 hours, with volume down 30 percent as traders wait for expiry. Analysts still expect a move toward 2.60 dollars in the coming months.

As the options expiry hits, the crypto market could see short term turbulence, with key levels dictating whether the recovery continues or stalls.

Balancer Set to Refund Investors After Recovering Funds From 128M Exploit 🚨

Balancer has begun preparations to reimburse users impacted by its major 128 million dollar exploit, announcing a recovery plan that will distribute 8 million dollars in rescued assets to affected liquidity providers.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ Balancer will return 8M in recovered assets to LPs

✅ Whitehat responders who saved funds will receive 10 percent bounties

✅ Claims will remain open for 90 to 180 days once the portal launches

Why it matters

Balancer has outlined its reimbursement plan after recovering part of the funds stolen in its 128 million dollar exploit earlier this month. The protocol said it will refund 8 million dollars to liquidity providers affected by the v2 pool hack, with distributions based on assets secured by whitehat responders and internal rescue teams.

An additional 19.7 million dollars in osETH and osGNO positions is being handled separately by StakeWise, which is running its own recovery process.

During the attack, several whitehat actors raced the exploiter to secure vulnerable pool funds. These responders will now receive 10 percent bounties paid in the same tokens they rescued. All participants must undergo identity verification under Balancer’s Safe Harbor Agreement, and the Foundation has already approved eligible whitehats.

The attacker has recently moved 6,999 $ETH to a new wallet, signaling attempts to launder stolen assets.

Balancer’s claim system will work like a withdrawal portal. Impacted users will connect the wallet that held BPT at the snapshot block, verify balances, and sign a short waiver releasing Balancer from further liability. Approved users will receive tokens instantly. The claim window will remain open for 90 to 180 days, after which unclaimed funds will be redirected via governance.

The community is already discussing the proposal. If approved, the claim portal could launch in December or early January. StakeWise’s separate recovery timeline will be announced later.

Ethereum Price Rallies Above 3,000 Ahead of Fusaka Upgrade What to Expect 🚀

Ethereum has surged back above 3,000 dollars as bullish momentum builds ahead of the highly awaited Fusaka Upgrade, which is set to significantly boost scalability and lower transaction costs across the network.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ $ETH rallies past 3,000 dollars ahead of Fusaka upgrade

✅ Upgrade promises major scalability and rollup cost improvements

✅ Break above 3,200 dollars could open a path to 3,500 dollars

Why it matters

Ethereum gained 3 percent in the past 24 hours, reaching above 3,000 dollars as the broader crypto market recovered. The market jumped 3.45 percent, with Bitcoin reclaiming 90,000 dollars and altcoins like Solana, XRP, DOGE and Cardano also rebounding.

The Fusaka Upgrade, scheduled for December 3, is expected to deliver major performance enhancements. A key component, PeerDAS, will assign data availability tasks across randomized node groups, boosting data capacity nearly eight times and reducing rollup posting costs. This is expected to lower L2 transaction fees and encourage more usage in DeFi, gaming and real world asset products.

Despite the bullish outlook, traders are cautious, waiting for stronger technical confirmation before pushing higher.

ETF data also supports the sentiment shift. Ethereum spot ETFs saw 60.82 million dollars in inflows on November 26, marking a four day streak. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded 21.12 million dollars in inflows, while XRP ETFs saw 21.81 million dollars. Solana ETFs, however, registered 8.1 million dollars in outflows.

ETH now trades near 3,030 dollars, showing renewed strength after days of consolidation. Analysts say a break above 3,200 dollars could push the price to 3,300 dollars and potentially 3,400 dollars, with 3,500 dollars as the major upside target. Failure to hold above 3,000 dollars could bring a retest of 2,900 or 2,700 dollars.

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Breaking Ripple’s #RLUSD Approved for Use Across Abu Dhabi’s Global Markets 🚀

Ripple has secured a major regulatory win as Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority officially approves RLUSD as a Fiat Referenced Token, allowing licensed institutions to use it for regulated financial activities.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ Abu Dhabi’s FSRA approves Ripple’s RLUSD as a Fiat Referenced Token

✅ Licensed institutions can now use RLUSD for regulated financial operations

✅ Strengthens Ripple’s growing presence across the Middle East

Why it matters

Ripple announced that RLUSD is now officially recognized as an Accepted Fiat Referenced Token within the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The approval came from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), one of the world’s most crypto friendly regulators.

The approval enables institutions regulated by the FSRA to use RLUSD for approved financial activities, provided they meet the regulator’s requirements. Ripple said the recognition reinforces Abu Dhabi’s role as a supportive hub for digital assets.

Jack McDonald, Senior Vice President of Ripple for Stablecoins, said the approval validates Ripple’s focus on compliance and reliability, noting RLUSD has already surpassed 1 billion dollars in market capitalization.

FSRA officials praised the milestone and said they look forward to seeing Ripple expand under Abu Dhabi’s regulatory framework.

The approval follows Ripple’s increasing expansion in the Middle East. Earlier this year, the firm secured a DFSA license, enabling it to offer regulated digital asset services across the broader UAE.

Ripple has also been active in regional partnerships. Last month, the company teamed up with Bahrain Fintech Bay to test blockchain based payment solutions using RLUSD. Ripple is also expanding into Africa, partnering with Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow Card to introduce RLUSD in key markets.

🚨 Pumpfun Accused of Token Dumping After 480M USDC Transfers to Kraken

Pumpfun is under scrutiny again as on chain data shows massive USDC transfers from its ICO treasury to Kraken. With the token price sliding and user activity falling, fresh allegations accuse the project of dumping its own token.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ Pumpfun moved 480M USDC to Kraken

✅ On chain trackers link transfers to sell offs from its ICO treasury

✅ Team denies wrongdoing, calling the activity standard treasury management

Why it matters

Pumpfun is facing renewed accusations of token dumping after blockchain data flagged major transfers from its ICO treasury. According to EmberCN, the platform moved 75 million USDC to Kraken within eight hours, bringing total transfers to 480 million USDC. Shortly after receiving the funds, Kraken sent 69.26 million USDC to Circle, a movement analysts say strongly suggests a sell off.

Additional data from Lookonchain shows Pumpfun already sold 757 million dollars worth of SOL between May 2024 and August 2025, raising further concerns about treasury behavior.

The project has seen a steep decline in activity. Monthly revenue dropped from 136 million dollars in January to 38 million dollars, suggesting falling user engagement.

Co founder Sapijiju pushed back against the allegations, insisting the transfers are part of routine treasury operations. He said the USDC comes from the PUMP ICO, and that funds were simply moved across wallets to manage the company’s runway, adding that the platform has never worked directly with Circle.

However, the controversy could harm confidence in Pumpfun’s buyback program launched in September to stabilize token performance.

PUMP’s price continues to fall despite ecosystem upgrades. After peaking at 0.00898 dollars post ICO, the token now trades near 0.00291 dollars, down more than 40 percent in a month. Even initiatives like Project Ascend and institutional buying from Fitell Corporation failed to halt the decline.

$XRP and $BCH Price Prediction by Veteran Trader Peter Brandt 🚀

Legendary trader Peter Brandt is turning bullish on XRP and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) despite the ongoing bear market pressure. He believes both assets could stage notable rallies in the coming months.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ Peter Brandt predicts bullish moves for XRP and BCH

✅ XRP could see a breakout after weeks of downtrend

✅ BCH shows one of the strongest recoveries among major altcoins

Why it matters

In a new post on X, veteran trader Peter Brandt told crypto traders not to lose hope, revealing two assets he believes could “do quite well” in the coming months. One of the charts he shared strongly resembles XRP’s monthly structure, which traders also identified.

XRP has been in a downtrend since July but recently bounced nearly 20 percent from the Fibonacci golden zone. Brandt suggests the chart is primed for a breakout. Currently, XRP trades at 2.21 dollars, up 2 percent in 24 hours, with a daily range between 2.15 and 2.25 dollars. Trading volume is down 13 percent, signaling cooling interest, but analysts still expect a move toward the 2.60 dollar level as ETF momentum builds.

Brandt is equally optimistic about Bitcoin Cash, sharing a weekly chart showing a strong upward reversal. BCH has surged nearly 15 percent in one week, making it one of the standout performers in the market. BCH trades at 539.25 dollars, with a daily range between 527.98 and 547.83 dollars. Trading volume is up 58 percent, reflecting renewed investor interest after Brandt’s forecast.

Despite the bullish outlook on XRP and BCH, Brandt also warned of a possible Bitcoin drop below 60,000 dollars even during a bull market cycle, adding an extra layer of uncertainty to the broader crypto landscape.

Solana Price Prediction as ETF Inflows Hit 621M After 21 Straight Days 🚀

$SOL continues to draw massive institutional interest as ETF inflows reach 621 million dollars over 21 days. With SOL now holding above support and showing early bullish signals, analysts say a breakout toward 150 dollars could be on the horizon.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ Solana ETFs record 621M in total inflows

✅ SOL price targets 150 dollars if momentum holds

✅ Growing ETF adoption strengthens institutional confidence

Why it matters

Solana hovered around 137 dollars on Wednesday after a slight 24 hour rise, supported by consistent ETF inflows and improving market sentiment. The broader crypto market also posted a 0.66 percent daily gain, with Bitcoin holding above 87,000 dollars and Ethereum near 2,900 dollars. DOGE and XRP are also seeing modest rebounds thanks to renewed ETF demand.

Solana ETFs continue to break records. On November 25 alone, institutional investments totaled 53.1 million dollars. Bitwise led with 31 million dollars, followed by Grayscale with 16 million dollars, Fidelity with 4.8 million dollars, and VanEck with 1.3 million dollars. With total inflows now at 621 million dollars, momentum remains strongly positive.

Traditional finance is also entering the space. Franklin Templeton, managing 1.66 trillion dollars, has filed an SEC Form 8 A for its own Solana ETF, which will trade on NYSE Arca. This filing is typically the last step before a product begins trading.

At the moment, SOL trades near 137 dollars, up 2 percent in the past day. The MACD is in positive territory with green histogram bars, showing moderate bullish pressure. However, the MACD line remains only slightly above the signal line, suggesting the current momentum is present but not explosive. The CMF reading of 0.08 indicates neutral money flow.

If buying strength continues, Solana could push toward the 150 dollar mark in the coming weeks. On the downside, failing to hold support near 130 dollars may lead to a pullback.

Experts Turn Bullish on Zcash as Reliance Global Dumps BTC ETH ADA for ZEC 🚀

$ZEC is back in the spotlight after Nasdaq listed Reliance Global Group fully converted its entire digital asset treasury into ZEC. Analysts are now turning increasingly bullish as adoption accelerates and institutional interest rises.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ Reliance Global sells all BTC ETH ADA and XRP for Zcash

✅ The company fully converted its digital asset treasury into ZEC

✅ Analysts project strong upside as adoption momentum grows

Why it matters

Reliance Global Group has officially liquidated all its Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano and XRP holdings and moved its entire treasury into Zcash. The company said the decision followed a strategic review led by CEO Ezra Beyman and Crypto Advisory Board Chairman Blake Janover, who concluded that ZEC offered stronger long term growth potential and better alignment with the firm’s goals.

Reliance emphasized Zcash’s privacy architecture and institutional flexibility as key factors. The move is striking given that ZEC has surged more than 1,200 percent in the last 90 days, even as broader crypto markets saw notable declines.

The shift comes shortly after Reliance added 17 million dollars worth of XRP to its treasury, which has now been fully replaced by ZEC.

Analysts are now projecting major upside. One crypto expert identified a bullish Gartley pattern with price targets around 850 dollars. Popular trader TraderSZ said ZEC looks ready to “run the highs,” signaling confidence in the ongoing momentum.

Some experts have even suggested Zcash could overtake Bitcoin as the leading privacy focused peer to peer digital money, though this remains a bold long term claim.

Institutional sentiment continues rising as well. BitMEX co founder Arthur Hayes revealed that ZEC is now his firm’s second largest liquid position after Bitcoin. He believes Zcash could hit 1,000 dollars if market conditions remain favorable. Meanwhile, OKX is considering adding the token to its exchange listings.

NYSE Arca Clears Bitwise Dogecoin ETF for Trading Today After Grayscale’s Slow Start 🚀

Bitwise’s BWOW Dogecoin ETF will begin trading today after receiving official approval from NYSE Arca. The launch arrives just days after Grayscale’s DOGE ETF debuted with unexpectedly weak volume, raising expectations that Bitwise may see a stronger start.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ NYSE Arca approves Bitwise’s BWOW Dogecoin ETF for trading today

✅ Grayscale’s DOGE ETF recorded only 1.4M in first day trading volume

✅ Analysts expect Bitwise to outperform Grayscale’s slow debut

Why it matters

NYSE Arca has certified Bitwise’s Dogecoin ETF for listing, allowing trading to begin later today under the ticker BWOW. Bitwise announced the news on X, highlighting Dogecoin’s growing market presence as the tenth largest crypto asset with a 22 billion dollar valuation and over 1 billion dollars in daily volume.

BWOW is registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and will offer institutional and retail investors regulated exposure to Dogecoin. Coinbase Custody Trust will hold the fund’s assets. The SEC had previously delayed its decision on the Bitwise $DOGE ETF to November 12, 2025, extending the review far beyond initial expectations.

Bitwise may soon be joined by 21Shares, which recently updated its filing and appeared on the DTCC list, signaling an upcoming launch.

Franklin Templeton Files Final SEC Form for Solana ETF After $XRP ETF Success 🚀

Franklin Templeton has officially submitted its final Form 8 A filing for its Solana ETF, signaling that the product is now close to approval. The filing is widely viewed in the ETF industry as the green light indicating a launch may happen very soon.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ Franklin Templeton files final Form 8 A for its Solana ETF

✅ Filing signals the fund could list on NYSE Arca shortly

✅ Follows the strong debut of the firm’s XRP ETF earlier this week

Why it matters

Franklin Templeton is preparing to introduce its Solana ETF after completing the last major step with the SEC. Exchanges typically begin trading such products the next business day after Form 8 A approval, meaning the Solana ETF’s launch could be imminent.

The fund will trade under the ticker SOEZ on NYSE Arca. The SEC had extended its review several times this year, pushing deadlines from April to June, later opening a 180 day review window into September, and extending once again into November 2025. With the new filing, the administrative process is now complete.

The ETF will be a passive fund, tracking the CF Benchmarks Solana Index with a 0.19 percent fee. Franklin will also waive fees on the first 5 billion dollars in assets until May 31, 2026. The move aligns with broader industry momentum as 21Shares recently launched its own Solana ETF using similar filings.

Franklin’s recent XRPZ ETF launch shows strong investor appetite. The fund recorded 62.6 million dollars in inflows on its first full day, and another 7 million dollars the next, bringing its two day total near 70 million dollars. XRP spot ETFs overall have attracted 587 million dollars with no outflows since November 13. Solana products have also remained strong with 21 straight days of net inflows.

Solana Price Jumps as Bitwise ETF Records 39.5M Inflow Is 150 the Next Target 🚀

Solana is gaining fresh bullish momentum after the Bitwise Solana ETF posted a record 39.5 million dollar single day inflow, signaling strengthening institutional demand. With SOL now testing key resistance levels, analysts say a breakout toward 150 dollars may be within reach.

🔑 Key Highlights

✅ Bitwise ETF posts record 39.5M inflow

✅ Solana tests 140 dollar resistance with strong volume

✅ Technical indicators point toward a potential move to 150 dollars

Why it matters:

Solana surged 5 percent on November 25 to 135 dollars, recovering from last week’s bearish trend. Trading volume jumped 17 percent to 5.18 billion dollars, confirming renewed market interest. The broader crypto market also saw modest gains as BTC, ETH, XRP, and DOGE moved higher.

Spot SOL ETFs continue to show impressive strength. On November 24, U.S. Solana ETFs recorded 58 million dollars in net inflows, their twentieth consecutive day of gains. Total inflows now stand at 568 million dollars since launch. Bitwise led the surge with its record 39.5 million dollar inflow, highlighting growing institutional confidence even as other crypto sectors saw outflows.

Solana also benefits from broader ETF support. Franklin Templeton’s Crypto Index ETF will add SOL along with XRP, DOGE, ADA, XLM, and LINK starting December 1, offering greater diversification for investors.

At the time of writing, SOL trades at 136 dollars, holding above key support at 130 dollars. It is now testing the 140 dollar resistance zone. A successful break above this level could open the path toward 150 dollars, supported by a positive MACD reading of 1.03 and a Chaikin Money Flow value of 0.14, both indicating steady buying pressure.

If $SOL fails to hold above 140 dollars, a pullback toward 130 dollars remains possible.