Crypto prices today saw modest gains in what the market views as the start of a recovery from November’s sharp pullback. Summary The crypto market is showing recovery, with Bitcoin above $90,000 and major altcoins gaining. Fed rate cut expectations, a technical reset, and global trade optimism lifted investor confidence. On-chain metrics indicate potential stabilization, with whales accumulating and leverage declining.

Ready for altcoin season? Don’t hold your breath, analysts warn. Summary Bitcoin and major altcoins are gaining ground, suggesting a potential recovery Still, the market sentiment is likely still too weak for a real altcoin season As investors look for signs of a renewed risk-on phase in crypto, market structure continues to favor caution over speculation. However, according to several analysts, the worst has passed, although markets are not yet ready for a full rebound and an altcoin season.

The S&P 500 Index and its top ETFs, like the VOO and SPY, have already jumped by 16% this year, and analysts at JPMorgan expect they may soon surge by 20% by 2027 as tailwinds rise. Summary Analysts at JPMorgan believes that the S&P 500 Index has more upside in 2026. The analysts see the index jumping to $7,600 in 2026 and $8,200 in 2027.

XRP price remained in a technical bear market today, Nov. 26, after plunging by about 40% below its highest point this year.  Summary XRP price has plunged by ~40% from its highest point this year. The 30-day RLUSD volume has jumped by 56% to $3.5 billion. XRP ETF inflows have jumped to $622 million.  Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $2.15, up modestly from this month’s low of $1.8173. 

After months of aggressive accumulation, market conditions are pushing Bitcoin treasury firms to sell. Summary Crypto treasury firms are preparing for a fire sale of their crypto assets Stocks of major treasury firms are trading below their digital asset holdings Sales of these assets could create a vicious cycle for the crypto market Digital asset treasury firms, including those holding Bitcoin, are starting to sell their assets.

HBAR price is showing early signs of a potential trend reversal as a bull flag forms above key support at $0.12, backed by renewed volume and a developing shift in market structure. Summary Growing market participation suggests improving sentiment around HBAR Early structural changes hint at a potential shift away from prolonged selling Current consolidation may serve as the foundation for a broader recovery move…

Monad price continued pumping today, Nov. 26, as third-party data pointed to robust ecosystem and network growth. Summary Monad price soared after its mainnet launch this week. The total value locked in its network soared to $150 million. Monad’s transactions have soared by 355% in the last seven days. Top Monad metrics soar Monad (MON), which launched its mainnet on Monday, soared to $0.048, up by 140% from its lowest point this week. 

Zcash’s price has lost momentum and crashed by 32% from its year-to-date high, and technicals point to more downside despite major news from Grayscale. Summary Zcash price has dropped by 32% from its highest level this year. Grayscale has filed to convert the ZEC trust into an exchange-traded fund. Technical analysis suggests that the token will have more downside. Zcash (

Bitcoin’s price is testing the $75,000–$78,000 support cluster as a potential three-drive pattern forms, raising early signals that a structural bottom may be forming after weeks of heavy downside pressure. Summary Market sentiment around Bitcoin is cautiously improving as volatility compresses near support Social and on-chain activity indicate a slowdown in panic selling Macro uncertainty continues to influence market behavior, adding weight to Bitcoin’s current inflection zone…

Ethereum price failed to bounce back above $3,000 today as investor demand for staking the token continues to weaken. Can Ethereum bulls manage to regain momentum and push past this crucial level? Summary Ethereum price is down 30% over the past month. The amount of staked ETH has significantly dropped over the past months. A death cross pattern is looming on the daily chart.

Starknet’s v0.14.1 upgrade brings faster blocks, BLAKE hash, and JSON-RPC improvements; STRK token still trades near multi-week lows after major changes. Summary Starknet’s v0.14.1 upgrade transitions the network to the BLAKE hash family, following SNIP-34 for better proof efficiency and developer cost reductions. The upgrade introduces logic for faster block closure during low activity and enhances JSON-RPC formatting for improved tooling and indexers.

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Bitcoin hovers below recent highs after a modest bounce, with mixed technical signals and fading gains across leading cryptocurrencies this week. Bitcoin, ethereum, and ripple opened the week stronger but lost momentum, with bitcoin trading below key resistance near $86,000. Technical indicators suggest near-term uncertainty: RSI moved up from oversold, while MACD points to ongoing buyer activity. Coinbase UK’s CEO notes increased institutional involvement and pilot programs in Europe, yet medium-term bitcoin outlook stays optimistic.

Ethereum price failed to bounce back above $3,000 today as investor demand for staking the token continues to weaken. Can Ethereum bulls manage to regain momentum and push past this crucial level? Summary Ethereum price is down 30% over the past month. The amount of staked ETH has significantly dropped over the past months. A death cross pattern is looming on the daily chart.

Kakaobank is developing a won-pegged stablecoin, hiring blockchain talent, and preparing for security token offerings amid South Korea’s new legislation. Kakaobank is building blockchain infrastructure for a “Kakao Coin” stablecoin and hiring backend developers with smart contract expertise. The bank plans to launch security token offerings (STO), partnering with Korea Investment & Securities and Lucent Block. New South Korea laws pave the way for STO market growth, while rivals Naver and Dunamu advance their own stablecoin and digital wallet strategies.

Solana price is edging toward the $140 mark as steady institutional demand continues to shape its market direction. Summary SOL trades near a key resistance level, with spot and futures volumes showing mixed activity. Solana spot ETFs have logged 21 straight days of inflows, pulling in $53M on Nov. 25 and reaching $621M total. Price is tightening between key trendlines, with momentum signs improving and $140 acting as a level to watch.

The CFTC is forming the CEO Innovation Council to guide crypto and prediction market policy. Selig is nominated for chair as a leadership change looms. Summary The CFTC’s CEO Innovation Council will accept senior executive nominations until Dec. 8 to advise on digital assets and market structure. Current acting chair Pham stresses industry leadership while Trump’s SEC pick, Selig, awaits Senate confirmation as CFTC chair.

World Liberty Financial price bounced sharply after breaking out of a month-long triangle amid a surge of on-chain buyback activity. Summary WLFI traded is up 8% following a clean breakout from a month-long triangle. On-chain data shows roughly $10 million in USD1 spent on buybacks, lifting price toward the top of its weekly range. Rising volume, open interest, and improving momentum indicators paint a more bullish short-term outlook.

GDP data as scheduled due to a government shutdown, leaving policy makers without timely insights. Summary The initial third-quarter U.S. GDP estimate is delayed, with the BEA giving no clear timeline for release following a government shutdown. The BEA’s second GDP estimate and September personal income/spending report are postponed, with some data now expected by December 5. The delays leave policymakers, investors, and markets without crucial economic growth information, potentially impacting decision-making.

Pepe price risks an 18% decline unless buyers hold key support, as whale accumulation rises but retail selling drives short-term weakness. Summary Pepe’s price dropped over 55% in three months, with continued selling dominating despite modest gains after Nov. 21. Whale accumulation has increased, but retail traders keep pressure on by moving coins to exchanges and selling. Technical indicators show hidden bearish divergence and warn of an 18% potential drop if support fails, with resistance yet to be broken.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded their fourth consecutive week of net outflows in November, with $3.7 billion withdrawn so far. Will this continued exodus keep suppressing the price of the leading cryptocurrency as we head into December? Summary U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have shed $3.57 billion since the start of November. Bitcoin is down 31% from its all-time high hit in October.

Banking giant U.S. Bancorp has been actively testing stablecoins over the past months and has tapped the Stellar blockchain as a part of the plan. Summary U.S. Bancorp is piloting stablecoin payments and custody services on the Stellar blockchain amid renewed interest in digital assets. Other major U.S. banks, including Citi, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America, have also started exploring stablecoin initiatives.

Texas acquired $5M of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, marking a pioneering step toward creating the first state-level bitcoin reserve in the U.S. Summary Texas has purchased $5 million of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust as part of a $10 million legislated bitcoin reserve initiative. The state is finalizing guidelines and custodian selection for direct bitcoin holdings; the current move is a temporary allocation.

Monad’s first week on mainnet hasn’t been entirely smooth, with users now reporting spoofed ERC-20 token transfers after mainnet launch. Summary Monad users reported spoofed ERC-20 transfers shortly after MON debut. The fake transfers don’t move funds but are crafted to look legitimate, a common scam tactic on new EVM chains. No assets have been reported lost, and the network continues to see strong demand following MON airdrop.

Kevin Hassett is the top contender for Federal Reserve chair under Trump, with his ties to Coinbase stirring debate about conflicts of interest. Summary Kevin Hassett, trusted by Trump and favoring rate cuts, is the front-runner for Fed chair as Powell’s term nears its end. Hassett owns over $1 million in Coinbase stock and served on its advisory council, raising potential conflict of interest concerns.