Binance Wallet outperforms other ICO/IDO/IEO platforms with a peak ROI of 78.01x and current 12.69x across 44 projects. Data shows early investors who exited soon after token launches profited, while long-term holders suffer from liquidity drying up and selling pressure. The launchpad market remains active and profitable for disciplined, short-term participants, while compliant platforms evolve, emphasizing timing and liquidity control as key to success.
DeFi Yield Token BIFI Surges Over 200% on Christmas Amid Thin Liquidity and Renewed DeFi Interest
Beefy Finance's governance token BIFI surged more than 200% on Christmas Day 2025, briefly reaching $400 despite no major fundamental changes. The rally was driven primarily by a supply shock due to BIFI's low total supply of 80,000 tokens, increased speculative trading volume, and a shift back into DeFi yield strategies as meme coins declined. However, this price spike stems from short-term demand imbalances and momentum trading rather than improvements in protocol revenue or fundamentals, signaling potential volatility ahead.
XRP Set for Potential Recovery and Surge in Q1 2026, Experts Predict
XRP is currently trading near $1.8 with experts anticipating a recovery leading to a price surge in early 2026. Analysts highlight technical indicators such as the 3-day RSI signaling the dip is over and project XRP could reach around $2.75 by mid-2026, with potential spikes up to $5. Market sentiment remains bearish with extreme fear, but historical patterns suggest a relief move before any further declines.
Zcash Rally to $655 Hinges on Broader Market Support Despite Whales' Strong Accumulation
Zcash has surged nearly 10% in the past day, driven by mega whales increasing their spot holdings significantly. Although the bull flag breakout pattern targets $655, retail investors and derivatives markets show hesitation, signaling weak broader support and potential timing issues. Key price levels between $458 and $546 must be surpassed to validate momentum toward the $655 target, while failure below $411 risks invalidating the bullish setup.
Russia’s Leading Stock Exchanges Set to Launch Crypto Trading Pending Legal Framework
Moscow Exchange and St. Petersburg Exchange plan to begin crypto trading once Russia finalizes its legal framework governing the market. The proposed regulations restrict retail investor activity while allowing professional investors more freedom, maintaining crypto as a high-risk asset and prohibiting its use for domestic payments. Market participants, including brokers and asset managers, are preparing infrastructure and products to transition retail users from the gray market to regulated platforms by mid-2026.
[IMPORTANT] Russia's Central Bank to Regulate Cryptocurrency Trading for Retail and Qualified Inv...
The Bank of Russia is preparing regulations to allow both retail and qualified investors to trade cryptocurrencies under specific conditions. Retail investors will face annual transaction limits after passing a risk awareness test, while qualified investors can trade without volume restrictions except for anonymous tokens. The regulatory framework is expected to be finalized by mid-2026, with liability rules for intermediaries set for 2027.
[IMPORTANT] 2025 AI Race Fractures Global Tech Order with US-China Decoupling and Military Impera...
In 2025, the breakthrough by Chinese startup DeepSeek in AI model efficiency triggered a historic market upheaval and intensified US-China tech decoupling. The US responded with expanded export controls on AI chips and rare earth materials, while China strengthened its semiconductor self-reliance and rare earth export restrictions. This escalating AI competition has merged technology, economics, and military strategies, reshaping global power dynamics and fracturing the technology ecosystem.
Pi Coin Faces Critical Test as Dip Buyers Intervene, Big Money Presence Needed to Halt Further De...
Pi Coin's price has risen slightly in the last 24 hours but remains over 20% down over three months, continuing a downtrend. Dip buyers have emerged, indicated by the Money Flow Index (MFI) showing bullish divergence, temporarily preventing a breakdown. However, the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF), representing big money inflows, must remain positive and surpass the zero line to confirm a sustained rebound; otherwise, the risk of further decline toward $0.137 remains.
Bitcoin OG Significantly Increases SOL Long Position Amid $43M Unrealized Losses
A well-known Bitcoin trader, identified as 1011short, has increased their long position in Solana (SOL) by over 207,000 tokens. The trader also holds highly leveraged long positions in Ether (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) with considerable unrealized losses totaling $43 million. The substantial exposure across multiple cryptocurrencies highlights high risk and confidence in a potential rebound.
Two Key Reasons Make This an Ideal Time to Buy Solana
Solana (SOL) has experienced significant price declines recently but has shown strong resilience since its 2022 lows. Analysts and institutions expect Bitcoin to reach new highs in 2026 and 2027, which historically correlates with Solana's price movements. Additionally, the recent introduction of spot ETFs linked to Solana could drive increased investment inflows, potentially boosting SOL's price in the coming years.
Whale Investor Increases SOL Holdings by 207,000 Tokens Despite $43 Million Unrealized Loss
A major crypto whale known as the '1011 Insider Whale' has added over 207,000 SOL tokens valued at around $25.5 million. This whale currently holds roughly $63 million worth of SOL and $754 million total portfolio value, with an unrealized loss totaling $43.32 million. Most of the loss is concentrated in Ethereum (ETH) holdings, which contribute approximately $37.33 million of the unrealized loss.
BNB Chain, Solana, and NEAR Protocol Lead 2025 Layer 1 Blockchains by Daily Active Users
CryptoRank data shows the leading Layer 1 blockchains by daily active users in 2025. BNB Chain tops the list with 4.32 million daily users, followed by Solana and NEAR Protocol with 3.23 million and 3.15 million users respectively. TronDAO and Aptos complete the top five with 2.55 million and 1.03 million daily active users.
BitMine Chairman Tom Lee Predicts AI and Blockchain Will Transform Financial Services Sector
BitMine Chairman Tom Lee projects that artificial intelligence and blockchain innovations will significantly benefit financial services companies by reducing labor costs. He foresees profit margin expansion for tech-driven banks, potentially aligning them with tech stock performance. Major banks such as JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs could become dominant players in the U.S. stock market.
Major Bitcoin Whale Boosts Solana Holdings Despite Portfolio Losses
A well-known Bitcoin whale has significantly increased their Solana (SOL) holdings by acquiring over 207,000 SOL tokens, worth roughly $25.5 million. The whale also made a limit buy order for an additional 2,683 SOL at prices near $123. Their overall portfolio value is $754 million but currently showing an unrealized loss of $43.32 million. The largest portion of losses is attributed to a $37.33 million decline in Ethereum holdings.
A well-known investor, previously linked to the '1011 Flash Crash Shorting Incident,' has increased their Solana (SOL) holdings by over 207,000 tokens worth $25.5 million. The investor's current Solana position is valued at $63 million within their $754 million portfolio, despite significant unrealized losses, mainly from Ethereum (ETH). A limit order for an additional 2,683.68 SOL near $123 indicates ongoing interest in accumulating SOL.
Analyst Highlights Bitcoin's Historically ~3-Year Cycle from Bottom to Peak
On-chain analyst Ali Martinez shared that Bitcoin typically takes around 1,064 days, or roughly three years, to move from a market bottom to a peak. In contrast, the decline from a peak to a new bottom tends to last about 364 days, just under one year. These cycle durations provide insights into Bitcoin's long-term market behavior and timing patterns.
[IMPORTANT] Crypto Sentiment Remains in Extreme Fear Despite Major Industry Milestones Failing to...
Crypto market sentiment has been stuck in extreme fear for over two months, with Bitcoin and many altcoins underperforming despite positive structural developments like spot ETFs and regulatory progress. Key factors include underwhelming price performance vs expectations, thinning liquidity, leverage sell-offs, confusing macroeconomic signals, and resulting narrative fatigue. The sustained negative sentiment reflects disappointment as bullish events repeatedly triggered sell-the-news reactions, leaving investor trust fragile and raising uncertainty about the market’s near-term recovery.
[IMPORTANT] Binance's CZ Urges Industry Action to Eliminate Address Poisoning After $50M USDT Scam
Changpeng Zhao, Binance's co-founder, highlighted a $50 million USDT loss caused by an address poisoning scam involving a deceptive copy-paste transaction. The incident spotlights growing threats from phishing tactics exploiting wallet address similarities, with attackers often using microtransactions to insert fake addresses. Regulatory efforts, including the SAFE Crypto Act in the U.S., and industry proposals for automated wallet protections aim to combat these mounting crypto frauds amid rising losses.
Clarification on Trend Research’s Ethereum Holdings Reduces Total by 48,000 ETH
Blockchain analyst Ai Yi corrected earlier reports about Trend Research's Ethereum holdings, clarifying that one address was mistakenly attributed to the institution. The actual holdings consist of six addresses totaling 580,000 ETH instead of the previously reported 628,309 ETH across seven addresses. This adjustment reflects more accurate ownership data under the leadership of Yi Lihua.
Tom Lee Foresees Fed's Easing by 2026 to Boost Business Confidence Amid AI and Blockchain Advances
Tom Lee predicts that the Federal Reserve will shift to a more dovish policy by 2026, likely increasing business confidence and pushing the ISM Purchasing Managers Index above 50. He foresees significant impacts from AI and blockchain in financial services, transforming banks like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs into tech-like giants. Despite potential volatility, historical trends show a reasonable chance for continued market growth, while caution is advised to avoid investor complacency.
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