XRP price continues to compress inside a tightening triangle pattern, increasing the probability of a major breakout as price approaches the apex between key support and resistance levels. Summary XRP’s trading range is tightening, hinting that a major move is approaching. Market attention is building as price hovers near a crucial decision point. A surge in trading activity could determine whether XRP trends higher or breaks lower.

Aster token price forms a clear double-bottom pattern at high-time-frame support, raising expectations of a potential rebound toward the $1.06–$1.09 resistance zone. Summary Buying interest is returning as Aster stabilizes at a crucial price level. Recent trading behavior hints at momentum gradually shifting upward. A breakout above near-term resistance could attract renewed market attention. Aster (ASTR) token price is showing early signs of a potential bullish reversal as price action develops a clear double-bottom structure around a major high-time-frame support level.

WLFI strengthens its bullish market structure as higher highs and higher lows form, positioning the asset for a potential continuation toward the next resistance at $0.19. Summary WLFI’s trend strength is improving as market confidence grows. Recent consolidation suggests momentum is building beneath the surface. A break toward $0.19 could attract renewed attention and broader participation. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the firm backed by the Trump family, continues to show structural strength as its price action confirms a bullish trend.

Chainlink price has stalled in the past few days, even as its key fundamental metrics have improved. Summary Chainlink price has formed bullish patterns on the daily chart. Whales have continued to accumulate the LINK tokens. The supply of Chainlink tokens in exchanges has plunged. Chainlink (LINK) token was trading at $13.70, up modestly from the November low of $11.556.

DeFi TVL rebounds near $140b as perp DEXs, spot volumes, and stablecoin flows jump, but hacks and regulation keep sentiment fragile. Summary DeFi TVL has rebounded to around $140b after a sharp drop from near $170b, still a small slice of multi-trillion crypto market cap. Perp and spot DEXs, led by Hyperliquid and a few rivals, now clear hundreds of billions in volume, outpacing many smaller CEXs.

Standard Chartered-backed Libeara’s MG 999 fund offers tokenized, synthetic exposure to gold for institutional investors in Singapore, pairing gold-linked performance with lending to jewelry retailers like Mustafa Gold amid rising global demand for safe-haven assets. Summary Libeara and FundBridge launch MG 999, a tokenized gold fund whose tokens track spot prices without holding physical bullion.​ The fund targets institutional and accredited investors and includes a lending sleeve, with Mustafa Gold as the first borrower.​

Shiba Inu (SHIB) price is currently trading near 0.0000085. The market is currently sitting between boredom and ambush. Summary SHIB trades between support at $0.0000075 and resistance at $0.0000095, over 90% below its all-time high.​ Whale transactions above $100,000 surge and exchange balances rise, signaling a looming volatility shift.​ Burn rates jump from near-flat levels as Shibarium and on-chain activity stir, but trend reversal remains unconfirmed.

Bitcoin perpetual futures open interest has stayed below 310K BTC since October’s liquidation, signaling muted leverage and weaker speculative activity. Summary Glassnode data show BTC perpetual futures open interest has failed to recover above roughly 310K BTC since an October leverage reset.​ Funding rates have trended lower, highlighting fading leveraged long conviction and traders’ reluctance to pay a premium for upside exposure.

Dogecoin (DOGE) price is currently trading near 0.14 USDT on Binance. Price is sitting in the lower half of its 2025 range and stays locked inside a clean bearish channel that started after rejection around 0.21. Summary Dogecoin is currently trading just above multi-month support near $0.14, with $0.16 as first serious upside test.​ Volume and flows are currently signaling cautious sentiment, with institutional selling on bounces and subdued whale activity at the lows.​

Cardano’s ADA price is currently trading near $0.43 on Binance, sitting just under short‑term resistance around $0.45 while intraday support clusters near $0.42–$0.40. The structure favors a choppy, leveraged range with a slight downside skew into late December unless bulls reclaim $0.45–$0.47 on convincing volume.​ Summary ADA is currently trading below major MAs, stuck between $0.38 support and $0.48 resistance with derivatives driving much of the action.​

Solana clings to $130 support as ETF demand and roadmap upgrades clash with legacy selling pressure. Solana trades near $133 at a critical support area, where strong ETF inflows and structural upgrades face off against lingering unlock-driven supply and a fragile technical structure. SOL is currently trading near $133, locked in a $125–$150 range with $125–$130 as key support and $140–$145 as first resistance.

Zcash price is testing the $420 resistance of a multi-month symmetrical triangle as rising trading volume and institutional accumulation hint at a potential breakout. Summary Zcash might be eyeing a fresh rally, testing $420 triangle resistance. Spot and futures volumes show renewed trader interest and risk appetite. Institutional buys and exchange listings have boosted momentum and visibility. Zcash was trading at $395 at press time, up 11% over the past 24 hours, as the market recovered after a quiet start to the week.

MegaETH is moving into a new phase of development with a planned launch of its Frontier mainnet beta to builders. Summary MegaETH will open Frontier mainnet beta to developers next week. The month-long beta focuses on stability testing, early app deployment, and real-time performance trials. Recent bridge issues were resolved through full refunds as the network prepares for a full mainnet launch in early 2026.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has opened the door for tokenized assets to be used across U.S. derivatives markets. Summary CFTC has introduced a supervised pilot that lets tokenized assets serve as collateral in U.S. derivatives markets. The new framework gives firms clear guidance on handling tokenized real-world assets. Industry leaders see the move as a step toward safer, more efficient market infrastructure.

Strategy has made its largest Bitcoin purchase in months, acquiring 10,624 Bitcoin for approximately $962.7 million last week. Summary Strategy Inc. acquired 10,624 Bitcoin for $962.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 660,624 BTC, despite a 60% decline in its stock price over the past six months. CEO Michael Saylor remains committed to accumulating Bitcoin long-term, rejecting the sale of assets to fund dividends, and has built a $1.44 billion cash cushion to support the company for nearly two years.

HBAR price remained in a narrow range above a key support level as exchange-traded funds’ inflows dried. Summary HBAR price has formed a head-and-shoulders pattern on the daily chart. It has also formed a death cross pattern as the 50-day and 200-day moving averages crossed each other. Demand for the recently launched HBAR ETFs has dried in the past few days.

Major U.S. banks push accusations of political de-banking, urging caution as industry concerns surge. Evidence suggests compliance, not ideology, is driving most account closures. Summary Banks insist account closures stem from AML and regulatory compliance, not political views. Crypto businesses face real de-risking pressure but not targeted ideological suppression. Lack of transparency fuels misconceptions, highlighting the need for clearer banking standards.

Dogecoin price continues to trade within a bearish market structure, yet emerging signals suggest a possible bottom forming as price compresses near key support levels. Summary DOGE maintains a confirmed bearish structure with repeated resistance failures. Weak buying pressure keeps downside risk elevated despite early bottoming signals. A true recovery requires a structural break supported by expanding bullish volume. Dogecoin (

XRP price moved sideways on Monday, Oct. 8, as the crypto market staged a cautious comeback. Summary XRP price has formed a falling wedge pattern on the daily chart. It has formed an inverse head and shoulders pattern on the eight-hour chart. Demand for XRP ETFs has continued rising since their approval. Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $2.0825, a level it has remained at in the past few days.

The crypto market is going up today, Dec. 8, with Bitcoin and most altcoins being in the green. Summary The crypto market is going up ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decisions. Polymarket odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut rose to 95%. These coins jumped as futures open interest resumed the uptrend. Bitcoin (BTC) price rose to $92,000, while the market valuation of all tokens jumped by 2.63% in the last 24 hours to $3.12 trillion.

Bitcoin’s rally into the $92,000 resistance zone lacks bullish volume, raising concerns that the move is only a dead-cat bounce before a deeper correction. Summary BTC bounce shows weak bullish volume and limited sustainability. Rejection from point of control strengthens the bearish case. Losing $89,000 may trigger a drop toward $86,000 support. Bitcoin (BTC) price is showing early signs of exhaustion after an impulsive rise from the 0.618 value area low.

South Korea plans no-fault rules forcing crypto exchanges to fully reimburse users for hacks and IT failures, echoing bank-style protections. Summary New rules would make Korean exchanges fully compensate users for losses from hacks or system failures, unless customers showed gross negligence.​ The move follows repeated IT incidents, including a rapid Solana asset drain at Upbit, and aims to close gaps in current electronic transaction laws.​

Pi Network price continued its downtrend today, Dec. 8, as a lawsuit filed against the developers in October emerged.  Summary Pi Network price has pulled back by double digits in the past few days. A lawsuit against the parent company and its founders was filed in the U.S. The coin’s biggest whale has continued accumulating in the past few days.

Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas rebuts Bitcoin–tulip comparisons, citing 17 years of recoveries, ETF demand, and halving-driven scarcity as proof of lasting asset value. Summary Eric Balchunas notes Bitcoin is still up roughly 250% in three years and 122% in 2024, despite a 27% pullback from October highs.​ He argues non-productive assets like Bitcoin, gold, art, and rare stamps hold value via scarcity and demand, unlike tulips’ short-lived 1630s bubble.​

Ethereum price lacks conviction as weak volume and failed follow-through increase the risk of a deeper correction toward $2,200 unless buyers step in to defend key support zones. Summary ETH struggles to reclaim the value area high due to thin bullish volume. Losing $2,800 opens the door to the untapped $2,200 support. Market structure remains range-bound, with downside momentum building.