BTC's two-day rally ended on Wednesday. Yesterday, BTC even briefly dropped below $90,000, then regained and stabilized above $91,000. We discussed a few days ago that the $91,000 level is quite important at this stage, but since Wednesday, this support has been repeatedly tested, which is quite concerning. Currently, BTC has fallen back below the short-term downtrend line. If the decline continues, it could lead to further downside risk for BTC. In contrast, ETH remains above $3,100, maintaining a better trend than BTC. However, if BTC breaks below $90,000, other coins may also be dragged down. Yesterday, the community's discussions mainly revolved around two meme coins on Binance: "Binance Life" and "I’m Coming." Possibly because meme coins experienced some hype in early January, Binance decided to list these tokens at this time. However, the market has become accustomed to the phenomenon of "listing and crashing," which has caused the price to

Past cryptocurrency asset analysis has mostly focused on charts and hype, but as the industry matures, on-chain fundamentals become key. This article shares four years of DeFi data research experience, analyzing core metrics such as TVL, revenue, and trading volume, teaching you how to master a real-time transparent protocol evaluation framework. This article is based on an original piece by Patrick Scott, organized, translated, and written by TechFlow. (Background recap: US banks team up to submit a "Genius Bill loophole" to Congress: stablecoin interest payments violate financial regulations, $6.6 trillion in deposits become worthless) (Additional background: Wall Street first sells crypto! Led by BlackRock, Ethereum ETF sales lose $225 million in a single day) Table of Contents Why are DeFi indicators important? Core indicator analysis TVL ( Total Value Locked

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has been in people’s mouths lately, especially after news surfaced about a potential ETF filing tied to the protocol. At first glance, it sounds like Wall Street is already at the door. In reality, there is still a big

Date: Sun, Jan 04, 2026 | 01:14 PM GMT As 2026 gets underway, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is

A commentator argues that XRP's long-term value lies in its utility for cross-border payments rather than media hype. Despite recent bullish trends driven by headlines, sustained growth will depend on investors recognizing XRP's fundamental advantages over traditional methods.

Why has there been no "Altcoin Season" in this cycle? The old market paradigm driven by high leverage and speculation has been completely ended, replaced by a new system led by compliance thresholds and institutional capital. Investment logic will shift from capturing liquidity spillovers to screening for long-term value assets with genuine utility and regulatory adaptability. This article is based on the piece "The New Market Regime" by David Attermann, organized, translated, and written by Blockbeat. (Previous summary: Bitcoin frenzy, altcoins buried: a two-year bull market review, why are your assets shrinking?) (Additional background: Arthur Hayes: Altcoin Season has long arrived, you just refuse to admit it, HYPE and

整理 & 编译：深潮 TechFlow Guests: Mike Ippolito, Co-founder of Blockworks, Host: David Hoffman, Bankless Key Takeaways David Hoffman and Mike Ippolito discuss why 2025, despite reaching new all-time highs, appears to be exceptionally challenging, and why this tension is crucial for 2026. They believe the crypto industry is entering a phase similar to "Internet in 2002" — a period of declining speculation, increasing focus on fundamentals, and accelerated industry consolidation. The conversation covers reasons why Ethereum might experience a revival, why Bitcoin sentiment could face difficulties, predictions for the market and perpetual contracts, and how builders and investors should adapt as the crypto industry shifts from hype to genuine value creation.

Today, market analyst CoinMarketCap listed top crypto gainers in the digital asset market, with significant events observed in the broader market. One important observation noticed in the market is narrowed price gains across several assets. Today, most tokens recorded few price increases as

Date: Sun, Jan 04, 2026 | 01:14 PM GMT As 2026 gets underway, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is

Hyperliquid has emerged as a leading platform with a $55M inflow and $1.1M in fee revenue, reflecting strong demand. Meanwhile, established networks like Arbitrum and Ethereum face significant capital outflows as investors shift to emerging platforms. Traders are optimistic about $HYPE, eyeing potential gains if key support holds.

Crypto markets continue to reward projects that combine real utility with clear growth narratives. While hype-driven tokens fade, investors increasingly focus on networks building long-term value as the best crypto to buy now. This shift has brought renewed attention to three different sectors of th

Author: Frank, PANews Recently, the popularity of prediction markets has continued to rise, especially with smart money’s arbitrage strategies being regarded as the gold standard. Many have started to imitate and experiment, as if a new gold rush is beginning. But behind the hype, how effective are these seemingly clever and reasonable strategies? How exactly are they executed? PANews conducted an in-depth analysis of 27,000 trades made by the top ten profit-generating whales on Polymarket in December, exploring the true nature of their profits. After analysis, PANews found that although many of these "smart money" operations involved implementing hedging arbitrage strategies, there is a significant difference between this hedging and the simple hedging described on social media. The actual strategies are much more complex, involving more than just straightforward "yes" or "no" combinations, but rather making full use of rules like "over/under" and "win/lose" in sports betting.

Popular crypto YouTuber Mason Versluis has outlined a straightforward argument for why XRP price could reach $30. He frames the outlook around market structure rather than hype, partnerships, or speculative timelines. Market Cap-Based Case for $30 XRP In a recent video, Versluis argued that XRP’

Date: Sun, Jan 04, 2026 | 01:14 PM GMT As 2026 gets underway, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is

Four tokens (ONDO, BGB, HYPE, TRUMP) are set to release nearly $2 billion, accounting for 35% of January’s $5.5 billion unlocks. January’s total splits into about $2.5 billion cliff unlocks and about $3.0 billion linear releases according to Tokenomics data. Over $5.5 billion in crypto token

PEPE leads weekend buzz with price gains and retail momentum across major social platforms. BTC and ETH stay in focus as institutional activity, ETF flows, and key technical levels drive discussion. As crypto markets move through the weekend, Pepe (PEPE), Bitcoin (BTC), and

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has issued a stark warning: XRP and Cardano must demonstrate genuine utility soon or risk fading in an industry shifting from hype to business fundamentals. As 2026 begins, the pressure is on for these major altcoins to prove their long-term relevance.

Ripple's potential designation as a national trust bank has sparked excitement among XRP holders, despite lacking final regulatory approval. The community remains optimistic yet cautious, reflecting on previous trends and waiting for more concrete confirmations regarding Ripple's future.

Recent activity in the HYPE token market, including significant sales from a dormant cluster and a whale, suggests increased volatility. Notable transactions include 262K tokens sold for $6.9M and a whale holding 1M tokens is closely monitoring price levels.

Author: Frank, PANews Recently, the popularity of prediction markets has continued to rise, especially with smart money's arbitrage strategies being regarded as the gold standard. Many have started to imitate and experiment, as if a new wave of gold rush has begun. But behind the hype, how effective are these seemingly clever and reasonable strategies? How exactly are they executed? PANews conducted an in-depth analysis of 27,000 transactions made by the top ten profit-generating whales on Polymarket in December, exploring the true nature of their profits. After analysis, PANews found that although many of these "smart money" operations involved hedging arbitrage strategies, this hedging is significantly different from the simple hedging described on social media. The actual strategies are more complex, far from just a simple "yes" or "no" combination, but instead make full use of rules like "over/under" and "win/lose" in sports betting.

Date: Sun, Jan 04, 2026 | 01:14 PM GMT As 2026 gets underway, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is

Speculative hype is easy to spot, but structured upside is harder to find. While many meme coins chase attention without substance, a new gaming-focused crypto presale is quietly reshaping expectations for early-stage returns in January 2026. DOGEBALL is gaining traction as a top meme coin presale b

In January 2026, $5.5 billion worth of tokens will be unlocked, with the four major currencies ONDO, BGB, HYPE, and TRUMP accounting for 35% ($1.94 billion). ONDO will unlock $840 million, BGB will unlock $500 million, and TRUMP will unlock $270 million. When market liquidity is insufficient, large-scale unlocking may trigger significant volatility.

The explosion of the privacy track is no longer just hype but an inevitable result of industry evolution. From past regulatory suppression to compliance requirements, the new generation of privacy projects is reshaping the underlying architecture of the crypto industry through "programmable compliance" technology. This article is based on a piece by Haotian, compiled, translated, and written by Foresight News. (Background recap: 3,200 members of the Bitcoin community signed a petition for Trump to pardon Samourai: wallet developers are neutral and should not be considered money laundering) (Additional background: The US strikes again! Samourai mixer founder arrested on money laundering charges, Snowden angrily criticizes:侵犯金融隐私) Table of Contents Core driving logic: from regulatory suppression to compliance needs The inevitable explosion of the privacy track 1. @zama (FHE): The fundamental infrastructure revolution in privacy technology

Pi Network Core Team released the official roadmap from 2019 to 2025 on January 3, revealing the complete process from mobile mining to the open mainnet. Key milestones include 18.5 million verified users, the launch of the Pi App, and the mainnet launch in 2025. The core team urges users to trust official updates rather than speculation, aiming to distinguish genuine strength from hype activities.

Cardano is kicking off 2026 with some renewed energy, and the chart is making one thing very clear. ADA is right back at the level that’s been holding it down for weeks.  As Sssebi put it, ADA “wants to fly” as it presses into the $0.40 zone, and that’s not hype, it’s just what the ADA chart i

Date: Sun, Jan 04, 2025 | 01:14 PM GMT As 2026 gets underway, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is

2025 was a year of relentless narrative churn in cryptocurrency—hype built and collapsed at breakneck speed. Yet beneath the surface noise, meaningful structural changes took root, driven by institutional adoption and clearer regulatory signals. While many stories proved fleeting, a few solidified into foundations for sustainable growth.

PEPE leads weekend buzz with price gains and retail momentum across major social platforms. BTC and ETH stay in focus as institutional activity, ETF flows, and key technical levels drive discussion. As crypto markets move through the weekend, Pepe (PEPE), Bitcoin (BTC), and

Author: Frank, PANews Recently, the popularity of prediction markets has continued to rise, especially with smart money's arbitrage strategies being regarded as the gold standard. Many have begun to imitate and experiment, as if a new wave of gold rush has started. But behind the hype, how effective are these seemingly clever and reasonable strategies? How exactly are they executed? PANews conducted an in-depth analysis of 27,000 transactions by the top ten profit-making whales on Polymarket in December to uncover the true nature of their profits. After analysis, PANews found that although many of these "smart money" operations employed hedging arbitrage strategies, this hedging differs significantly from the simple hedging described on social media. The actual strategies are more complex, involving not just straightforward "yes" or "no" combinations, but rather utilizing rules like "over/under" and "win/lose" in sports events to perform combined hedging.

Famous Taiwanese trader and crypto influencer Machi Big Brother (Huang Licheng) kicked off 2026 with a strong comeback, booking approximately $1.53 million in profits for the week after closing high-leverage Bitcoin positions.

Last year, Brother Ma, who aggressively went long but suffered a huge loss of over 10 million USD, achieved a long-awaited victory in early 2026. Now, is he planning to add to his position while the momentum is high? (Background: Brother Ma previously faced setbacks with his long positions, and Bitcoin OG whale floated a loss of 56 million USD) (Additional context: In November, Brother Ma was liquidated 71 times by Hyperliquid, earning the title of "Liquidation King"! Aster is opening Brother Ma mode next week) The bull didn't return, but well-known trader Brother Ma made a profit from the rebound in early 2026! Today, he closed a 40x leveraged Bitcoin (BTC) long position and realized approximately 1.53 million USD profit, then quickly shifted funds into Ethereum (ETH) and HYPE tokens within the Hyperliquid ecosystem, continuing to go long while the trend is favorable. 40x BTC position fully closed According to Hyperliq

"Brother Maqi" Huang Licheng suffered a massive loss of tens of millions of USD last year due to high leverage. On January 3, he liquidated his 40x leveraged BTC and ZEC long positions, making a profit of 1.53 million USD. Subsequently, he established a 7,100 ETH long position with 25x leverage (average price $2,987) and a 25,888.88 HYPE long position with 10x leverage, chasing the momentum.

Five altcoins—AAVE, ENA, HYPE, NEAR, and STRK—experienced drawdowns but retained strong ecosystem activity. The current market phase is a reassessment, with recovery potential linked to normalized liquidity and gradual risk appetite return. Each project maintains functional

Hyperliquid leads the DEX futures market with $7.68B open interest and $2.36B daily volume, driven by its transparent approach and strong community values. However, its $HYPE token faces short-term selling pressure due to monthly token unlocks.

In 2017, Cardano launched quietly. No viral hype. No loud influencers. Just a $0.002–$0.03 entry range, a slow build, and a lot of doubt. Critics questioned its pace, its research-heavy approach, and whether it could ever compete with Ethereum. Fast forward to today: Cardano trades around $0.35,

In 2025, the NFT market matured beyond its speculative bubble, shifting toward functional utility and sustainable growth. Market leaders included Cryptopunks, Courtyard, Dmarket and Pudgy Penguins. The 2025 NFT Landscape: From Hype to Utility In 2025, the non-fungible token ( NFT) market

Crypto markets love a good rivalry, especially when leadership keeps changing. Hyperliquid price dominated conversations through 2025, while LINK price spent much of that year trying to regain its footing. A fresh shift appears to be forming as 2026 begins, and charts are starting to tell a

Hyperliquid leads the DEX futures market with $7.68B open interest and $2.36B daily volume, emphasizing transparency and community trust. However, the $HYPE token faces selling pressure due to monthly unlocks of 1.2M tokens for internal parties.

In 2025, the crypto market saw a surge in token launches, highlighted by World Liberty Financial ($WLFI) achieving an FDV over $14 billion. Political and cultural narratives drove high valuations, but subsequent market corrections revealed the disparity between hype and actual value.

Date: Sat, Dec 27, 2025 | 06:45 AM GMT Hyperliquid (HYPE), the native token of the fast-growing decentralized exchange, has been under pressure

Hyperliquid emerged in 2025 not thanks to marketing or token hype, but through infrastructure capability. This platform operates a fully onchain centralized limit order book on a dedicated layer 1 blockchain, enabling perpetual futures trading with speed, market depth, and a seamless trading experience.

Hyperliquid didn’t rely on hype cycles or marketing blitzes to break into the spotlight—it engineered its way into relevance, forcing the crypto industry to reassess how far onchain trading infrastructure had come. What Hyperliquid Is At its core, Hyperliquid is a decentralized exchange ( DEX)

Christmas and New Year holidays are approaching, and the cryptocurrency market seems to have already entered a "hibernation mode." US Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs collectively lost value on Tuesday, mainly due to year-end asset rebalancing and liquidity tightening before the long holiday, with profit-taking selling pressure clearly increasing. According to SoSoValue data, the US Bitcoin spot ETF experienced a net outflow of $188.6 million on Tuesday, marking the fourth consecutive day of withdrawals. Among them, BlackRock's IBIT suffered the heaviest outflow, with a net outflow of $157.3 million in a single day; Fidelity's FBTC and Grayscale's GBTC also could not escape. On the other hand, Ethereum spot ETFs also recorded a net outflow of $95.5 million on Tuesday, compared to a net outflow of $84.6 million the previous day.

Date: Sat, Dec 27, 2025 | 06:45 AM GMT Hyperliquid (HYPE), the native token of the fast-growing decentralized exchange, has been under pressure

Hyperliquid Labs plans a second large HYPE token distribution on January 6, following the unstaking of 1.2 million tokens valued at $31.2 million. The HYPE token launched via airdrop in November 2024, with a fixed supply of 1 billion and over 61% still locked.

Privacy-focused tokens show relative strength during broader market consolidation phases. Technological differentiation, not hype, drives short-term attention in high-risk assets. Volatility and regulatory uncertainty remain central risks heading into year-end. With the larger

Bitcoin (BTC) is still fluctuating within a narrow range from $86,400 to $90,600, reflecting a state of indecision and temporary balance between buying and selling forces in the market. Since November, BTC's performance has been less prominent compared to other investment channels.

Christmas and New Year holidays are approaching, and the cryptocurrency market seems to have already entered a "hibernation mode." US Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs collectively lost value on Tuesday, mainly due to year-end asset rebalancing and liquidity tightening before the long holiday, with profit-taking selling pressure clearly increasing. According to SoSoValue data, the US Bitcoin spot ETF experienced a net outflow of $188.6 million on Tuesday, marking the fourth consecutive day of withdrawals. Among them, BlackRock's IBIT suffered the heaviest outflow, with a net outflow of $157.3 million in a single day; Fidelity's FBTC and Grayscale's GBTC also could not escape. On the other hand, Ethereum spot ETFs also recorded a net outflow of $95.5 million on Tuesday, compared to a net outflow of $84.6 million the previous day.

Hyperliquid is set to unlock 1.2 million HYPE tokens ($31 million) and distribute them to core team members in the first week of the new year. This year, it brought in 600,000 new users, processed $3 trillion in transaction volume, and generated $844 million in revenue. After facing