Knowledge base - cripto news https://criptofiner.com/ ru Knowledge base - cripto news DataLife Engine Bitcoin Is Recovering After a Selloff. Here Come the Bullish Price Forecasts. https://criptofiner.com/learn/177-bitcoin-is-recovering-after-a-selloff-here-come-the-bullish-price-forecasts.html https://criptofiner.com/learn/177-bitcoin-is-recovering-after-a-selloff-here-come-the-bullish-price-forecasts.html admin Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:40:18 +0300

  • Bullish bitcoin price targets for the year-end range from $120,000 to $200,000, suggesting upside, with analysts saying the worst of October's derivatives-linked rout in crypto markets is in the rearview mirror.
  • Crypto-linked stocks Coinbase Global and Robinhood got a lift Monday, while MicroStrategy is flat.
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  • Bullish bitcoin price targets for the year-end range from $120,000 to $200,000, suggesting upside, with analysts saying the worst of October's derivatives-linked rout in crypto markets is in the rearview mirror.
  • Crypto-linked stocks Coinbase Global and Robinhood got a lift Monday, while MicroStrategy is flat.

The price of bitcoin is edging upward again. Its latest slide hasn't scared off the bulls, who are out with new upbeat targets as the coin tests a recovery.

The price of the world's most well-known cryptocurrency may soon return to previous highs, Wall Street analysts say. Their 2025 outlooks for bitcoin (BTCUSD) range from about $120,000 to $200,000, a gap that reflects uncertainty about the near-term outlook but also expresses the belief that the worst of the recent sell-off is behind us.

There isn’t, however, unanimity about what could drive prices higher. Some crypto watchers have said that the possibility that the U.S. government shutdown could come to an end is bullish for bitcoin and other risk assets. Others have suggested that more reasons for investor caution could push investors back toward bitcoin as a hedge against uncertainty.

WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU

Bitcoin appears to be at a crossroads, now that the negativity triggered by the Oct. 10 crash, is fading. However, it also seems to be lacking a clear set of catalysts that would draw sidelined investors back in.

Bitcoin prices, which last week touched levels below $100,000 for the first time in months, appear to be bouncing in the last 24 hours, recently touching levels around $106,000, according to research platform Messari. So are some other crypto bets: Solana (SOLUSD) is recovering at a faster pace than other altcoins, up compared to ether's (ETHUSD) sideways crawl as of Monday afternoon. Crypto-linked stocks are also getting a lift, albeit unevenly, with Coinbase Global (COIN) and Robinhood (HOOD) jumping more than 3% while Strategy (MSTR), which is down slightly.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee, something of a risk-asset permabull, told CNBC last week that the S&P 500 could reach 7500 by the end of the year.1 He also said he expects bitcoin to jump back to its record highs, with the Oct. 10 crash and its ripple effects fading. "I still think we can get to $150,000 to $200,000 for bitcoin and something like $7,000 for ethereum," Lee said. "At the beginning of the year, the firm set its 2025 price target for bitcoin at $175,000.

Crypto-focused financial services firm Galaxy last week lowered its year-end target to $120,000 from $185,000, saying the Oct. 10 wipeout "materially damaged the bull market trends." Galaxy's head of research Alex Thorn wrote in a note last week that while he remains bullish over the long term, that bitcoin has entered a "maturity era," marked by institutional adoption, passive flows from spot ETFs, and lower volatility.2

"If bitcoin can maintain the ~$100k level, we believe the almost three-year bull market will remain structurally intact, though the pace of future gains may be slower," he said.

Cathie Wood, Ark Invest's CEO, has shaved $300,000 off her 2030 bitcoin price target to $1.2 million from a previous $1.5 million.3 Wood told CNBC last week that stablecoins are fulfilling a role in payments and remittances, a function she previously expected bitcoin to play.

And JPMorgan analyst Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, reiterated his view that bitcoin prices could rise on the premise of what he called "debasement trade,"noting that much of the derivatives-related pressure related to the mid-October pullback—when more than $19 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated—now appears to have eased.4

Based on the difference between bitcoin's price and the firm's volatility-adjusted comparison to gold prices, the digital asset should theoretically reach a price near $170,000, he said in a note last week.


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  • Bullish bitcoin price targets for the year-end range from $120,000 to $200,000, suggesting upside, with analysts saying the worst of October's derivatives-linked rout in crypto markets is in the rearview mirror.
  • Crypto-linked stocks Coinbase Global and Robinhood got a lift Monday, while MicroStrategy is flat.

The price of bitcoin is edging upward again. Its latest slide hasn't scared off the bulls, who are out with new upbeat targets as the coin tests a recovery.

The price of the world's most well-known cryptocurrency may soon return to previous highs, Wall Street analysts say. Their 2025 outlooks for bitcoin (BTCUSD) range from about $120,000 to $200,000, a gap that reflects uncertainty about the near-term outlook but also expresses the belief that the worst of the recent sell-off is behind us.

There isn’t, however, unanimity about what could drive prices higher. Some crypto watchers have said that the possibility that the U.S. government shutdown could come to an end is bullish for bitcoin and other risk assets. Others have suggested that more reasons for investor caution could push investors back toward bitcoin as a hedge against uncertainty.

WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU

Bitcoin appears to be at a crossroads, now that the negativity triggered by the Oct. 10 crash, is fading. However, it also seems to be lacking a clear set of catalysts that would draw sidelined investors back in.

Bitcoin prices, which last week touched levels below $100,000 for the first time in months, appear to be bouncing in the last 24 hours, recently touching levels around $106,000, according to research platform Messari. So are some other crypto bets: Solana (SOLUSD) is recovering at a faster pace than other altcoins, up compared to ether's (ETHUSD) sideways crawl as of Monday afternoon. Crypto-linked stocks are also getting a lift, albeit unevenly, with Coinbase Global (COIN) and Robinhood (HOOD) jumping more than 3% while Strategy (MSTR), which is down slightly.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee, something of a risk-asset permabull, told CNBC last week that the S&P 500 could reach 7500 by the end of the year.1 He also said he expects bitcoin to jump back to its record highs, with the Oct. 10 crash and its ripple effects fading. "I still think we can get to $150,000 to $200,000 for bitcoin and something like $7,000 for ethereum," Lee said. "At the beginning of the year, the firm set its 2025 price target for bitcoin at $175,000.

Crypto-focused financial services firm Galaxy last week lowered its year-end target to $120,000 from $185,000, saying the Oct. 10 wipeout "materially damaged the bull market trends." Galaxy's head of research Alex Thorn wrote in a note last week that while he remains bullish over the long term, that bitcoin has entered a "maturity era," marked by institutional adoption, passive flows from spot ETFs, and lower volatility.2

"If bitcoin can maintain the ~$100k level, we believe the almost three-year bull market will remain structurally intact, though the pace of future gains may be slower," he said.

Cathie Wood, Ark Invest's CEO, has shaved $300,000 off her 2030 bitcoin price target to $1.2 million from a previous $1.5 million.3 Wood told CNBC last week that stablecoins are fulfilling a role in payments and remittances, a function she previously expected bitcoin to play.

And JPMorgan analyst Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, reiterated his view that bitcoin prices could rise on the premise of what he called "debasement trade,"noting that much of the derivatives-related pressure related to the mid-October pullback—when more than $19 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated—now appears to have eased.4

Based on the difference between bitcoin's price and the firm's volatility-adjusted comparison to gold prices, the digital asset should theoretically reach a price near $170,000, he said in a note last week.


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  • Over $1 trillion in coin market cap value has been erased since crypto's October peaks. Bitcoin sank below $90,000 overnight, to the lowest level since April, before recovering to near $93,000.
  • Meanwhile, the crypto industry continues to offer investors new ways to move their money into the space.
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  • Over $1 trillion in coin market cap value has been erased since crypto's October peaks. Bitcoin sank below $90,000 overnight, to the lowest level since April, before recovering to near $93,000.
  • Meanwhile, the crypto industry continues to offer investors new ways to move their money into the space.

Bitcoin is down. Crypto is still shipping.

Investment appetites are being tested as products—including new exchange-traded funds, initial coin offerings and an index-linked token—launch into a bear market for the industry's best-known asset.

It's happening at a challenging time for investors, both in crypto and risk assets broadly. The crypto market has lost over $1 trillion in market value, down more than 25% since bitcoin's (BTCUSD) October peak. Meanwhile, the most well-known and largest coin recently continued its descent, sinking below $90,000 overnight to levels last seen in April, before recovering to around $93,000.

But amid the downbeat price action, investors continue to have more options for their crypto capital—which, for some, may amount to alternatives to bitcoin.

Why This Matters to Crypto Investors

Bitcoin is a huge part of the crypto market, accounting for more than half of its overall value. Yet the proliferation of other products—such as spot ETFs holding altcoins, some of which have double-digit year-to-date gains—could attract investors looking for alternatives.

Coinbase Global (COIN), the largest U.S. public crypto exchange, earlier this week debuted its revamped ICO platform—a marketplace for the crypto industry's version of IPOs—with the launch of Monad's token sale.1 CoinMarketCap, meanwhile, launched a crypto index token.2

Also, the pace of spot altcoin ETF debuts has quickened in the last few weeks, owed in part to the Securities and Exchange Commission's new standards for coin fund listings.

Asset managers big and small are in the mix: There's Fidelity Solana Fund (FSOL), Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL), and Canary Capital XRP ETF (XRPC). There's 21Shares FTSE Crypto 10 Index ETF (TTOP), a fund of funds that tracks bitcoin as well as other coins including memes like doge (DOGEUSD) and decentralized exchange Hyperliquid's token (HYPEUSD), and the 21shares FTSE Crypto 10 ex-BTC Index ETF (TXBC), a version sans bitcoin.

ETFs linked to baskets of coins that have huge slugs of bitcoin may be a tough sell in these markets, but single altcoin funds could find life yet. While bitcoin is down 2% year-to-date, altcoin performance has been mixed: Ether and sol are down 8% and 27%, respectively, according to Messari research. But Binance's native token (BNBUSD) is up 30%, and Hyperliquid's token roughly 60%, over the same period.

  • Bitcoin's drop below $90,000 has wiped out $478 million in leveraged positions, with longs contributing over 90% to the total liquidations.
  • Major altcoins like Dogecoin, Bonk, Pepe, and ZCash, which posted double-digit gains in the first week, have followed top crypto’s lead and tanked.
  • Analysts attribute the decline to fading early-year momentum, a risk-off macro mood ahead of U.S. jobs data, and short-term headwinds from Bitcoin ETF outflows.

As a result of the top crypto’s downward move, total liquidations over the past 24 hours have exceeded $477 million, according to CoinGlass data. Bulls who rode the optimism, expecting the momentum to continue, are now paying the price, as longs account for over 90% of total liquidations.

Ethereum and XRP are down 3.9% and 7.6%, respectively, while meme coins like Pepe and Bonk, which nearly doubled in the first week of 2026, are now down 6.6% and 8%.

“Bitcoin’s move below $90,000 reflects fading momentum from the early-year boost,” Illia Otychenko, Lead Analyst at CEX.IO, told Decrypt. “Fresh allocations at the start of 2026 and supportive geopolitical headlines helped initially, but they were not strong enough to sustain a rally.”

Other analysts point to a confluence of headwinds.

“Despite a strong start to 2026 and positive structural developments... Bitcoin has struggled to sustain a move above the $90,000 level—and there are several drivers behind this price movement,” Wenny Cai, COO at SynFutures, told Decrypt.

She cited broader risk-off sentiment across global markets, where investors are awaiting key macro data like U.S. jobs reports, which have kept risk appetite muted. “This risk-off behavior has been reflected in Bitcoin’s trading ranges near the low-$90Ks and occasional dips below $90K,” Cai said.

As a result, the investor sentiment remains relatively low. Users on prediction market Myriad, owned by Decrypt's parent company Dastan, reflected this behavior, assigning only a 24.5% chance that Bitcoin hits a new all-time high before July.

Otychenko added that the recent pullback was reinforced by renewed spot exchange-traded fund outflows, highlighting the U.S. Bitcoin ETFs’ $243 million outflow.

Cai concurred, noting that while a long-term positive, “ETF flows—while a structural positive—have recently acted as a headwind in the short term,” reducing immediate buying pressure.

“Crypto market liquidity remains thin, resulting in choppy price action,” according to Otychenko, who believes that the outlook could improve with Bitcoin bouncing following the U.S. jobs data tomorrow.

Cai highlighted the same liquidity issue, noting conditions are “thinner than that in prior bull phases,” which can exaggerate downside moves even when fundamental demand is intact.



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  • Over $1 trillion in coin market cap value has been erased since crypto's October peaks. Bitcoin sank below $90,000 overnight, to the lowest level since April, before recovering to near $93,000.
  • Meanwhile, the crypto industry continues to offer investors new ways to move their money into the space.

Bitcoin is down. Crypto is still shipping.

Investment appetites are being tested as products—including new exchange-traded funds, initial coin offerings and an index-linked token—launch into a bear market for the industry's best-known asset.

It's happening at a challenging time for investors, both in crypto and risk assets broadly. The crypto market has lost over $1 trillion in market value, down more than 25% since bitcoin's (BTCUSD) October peak. Meanwhile, the most well-known and largest coin recently continued its descent, sinking below $90,000 overnight to levels last seen in April, before recovering to around $93,000.

But amid the downbeat price action, investors continue to have more options for their crypto capital—which, for some, may amount to alternatives to bitcoin.

Why This Matters to Crypto Investors

Bitcoin is a huge part of the crypto market, accounting for more than half of its overall value. Yet the proliferation of other products—such as spot ETFs holding altcoins, some of which have double-digit year-to-date gains—could attract investors looking for alternatives.

Coinbase Global (COIN), the largest U.S. public crypto exchange, earlier this week debuted its revamped ICO platform—a marketplace for the crypto industry's version of IPOs—with the launch of Monad's token sale.1 CoinMarketCap, meanwhile, launched a crypto index token.2

Also, the pace of spot altcoin ETF debuts has quickened in the last few weeks, owed in part to the Securities and Exchange Commission's new standards for coin fund listings.

Asset managers big and small are in the mix: There's Fidelity Solana Fund (FSOL), Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL), and Canary Capital XRP ETF (XRPC). There's 21Shares FTSE Crypto 10 Index ETF (TTOP), a fund of funds that tracks bitcoin as well as other coins including memes like doge (DOGEUSD) and decentralized exchange Hyperliquid's token (HYPEUSD), and the 21shares FTSE Crypto 10 ex-BTC Index ETF (TXBC), a version sans bitcoin.

ETFs linked to baskets of coins that have huge slugs of bitcoin may be a tough sell in these markets, but single altcoin funds could find life yet. While bitcoin is down 2% year-to-date, altcoin performance has been mixed: Ether and sol are down 8% and 27%, respectively, according to Messari research. But Binance's native token (BNBUSD) is up 30%, and Hyperliquid's token roughly 60%, over the same period.

  • Bitcoin's drop below $90,000 has wiped out $478 million in leveraged positions, with longs contributing over 90% to the total liquidations.
  • Major altcoins like Dogecoin, Bonk, Pepe, and ZCash, which posted double-digit gains in the first week, have followed top crypto’s lead and tanked.
  • Analysts attribute the decline to fading early-year momentum, a risk-off macro mood ahead of U.S. jobs data, and short-term headwinds from Bitcoin ETF outflows.

As a result of the top crypto’s downward move, total liquidations over the past 24 hours have exceeded $477 million, according to CoinGlass data. Bulls who rode the optimism, expecting the momentum to continue, are now paying the price, as longs account for over 90% of total liquidations.

Ethereum and XRP are down 3.9% and 7.6%, respectively, while meme coins like Pepe and Bonk, which nearly doubled in the first week of 2026, are now down 6.6% and 8%.

“Bitcoin’s move below $90,000 reflects fading momentum from the early-year boost,” Illia Otychenko, Lead Analyst at CEX.IO, told Decrypt. “Fresh allocations at the start of 2026 and supportive geopolitical headlines helped initially, but they were not strong enough to sustain a rally.”

Other analysts point to a confluence of headwinds.

“Despite a strong start to 2026 and positive structural developments... Bitcoin has struggled to sustain a move above the $90,000 level—and there are several drivers behind this price movement,” Wenny Cai, COO at SynFutures, told Decrypt.

She cited broader risk-off sentiment across global markets, where investors are awaiting key macro data like U.S. jobs reports, which have kept risk appetite muted. “This risk-off behavior has been reflected in Bitcoin’s trading ranges near the low-$90Ks and occasional dips below $90K,” Cai said.

As a result, the investor sentiment remains relatively low. Users on prediction market Myriad, owned by Decrypt's parent company Dastan, reflected this behavior, assigning only a 24.5% chance that Bitcoin hits a new all-time high before July.

Otychenko added that the recent pullback was reinforced by renewed spot exchange-traded fund outflows, highlighting the U.S. Bitcoin ETFs’ $243 million outflow.

Cai concurred, noting that while a long-term positive, “ETF flows—while a structural positive—have recently acted as a headwind in the short term,” reducing immediate buying pressure.

“Crypto market liquidity remains thin, resulting in choppy price action,” according to Otychenko, who believes that the outlook could improve with Bitcoin bouncing following the U.S. jobs data tomorrow.

Cai highlighted the same liquidity issue, noting conditions are “thinner than that in prior bull phases,” which can exaggerate downside moves even when fundamental demand is intact.



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  • Bitcoin's price has dropped by more than $30,000 in the last six weeks, a reminder that the most popular cryptocurrency's value is highly unpredictable.
  • Even when conditions seem favorable, crypto assets can be volatile because of limited supply, concentrated ownership among "whales," and hair-trigger market sentiment.
  • Bitcoin's volatility presents great risks for everyday investors, but also the chance for gains from significant price swings.
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  • Bitcoin's price has dropped by more than $30,000 in the last six weeks, a reminder that the most popular cryptocurrency's value is highly unpredictable.
  • Even when conditions seem favorable, crypto assets can be volatile because of limited supply, concentrated ownership among "whales," and hair-trigger market sentiment.
  • Bitcoin's volatility presents great risks for everyday investors, but also the chance for gains from significant price swings.

Just this fall alone, the price of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has plunged by more than a quarter (28%), dropping below $90,000 before rebounding about 4%. At 2 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, the price stood at $93,848. But back on Oct. 7, it was over $124,000—a $30,000+ difference.

The rapid price shifts are a gut-wrenching reminder that the world's most popular cryptocurrency remains breathtakingly volatile, swinging on everything from whale trades to weekend headlines.

The whiplash is especially striking as many investors expected a sustained run upward, thanks to a crypto-friendly administration and relaxed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) oversight. But almost two decades after Bitcoin's launch, the token still behaves less like digital gold and more like a speculative fever dream.

So why does Bitcoin remain so volatile, and what should you know before adding it to your portfolio?

Why This Matters to You

Bitcoin is a volatile asset. If you're currently invested in it, remember your investment strategy and why you added it to your portfolio in the first place. If you're not invested in crypto but have been considering it, think strategically about how this asset fits into your portfolio and whether you'll be able to weather the volatility that comes with it.

When the Market Sneezes, Bitcoin Catches a Cold

Bitcoin's price swings come down to basic economics: supply and demand. There will only ever be 21 million bitcoin in existence, and a surprisingly small number of accounts control a huge chunk of that supply. These so-called "Bitcoin whales" can move markets with a single trade, and when they decide to sell—or even hint at selling—prices can crater fast.12

To prevent total meltdowns, exchanges often cap how much Bitcoin can be liquidated in a single day. That might sound like it gives you some cover against sudden losses, except that it could mean you might watch your portfolio bleed out while being unable to sell, stuck holding bitcoins you can't offload because the whales hit the daily limit first.

In addition, it's not just crypto prices you need to watch. Stumbles in the markets have increasingly led to sell-offs, as cryptocurrencies tend to be the first assets investors dump when fear sets in. That's because crypto is seen as a "risk-on" asset—something you hold when you're feeling confident, not when you're setting up your defenses for a downturn. So when the market drops, as we've seen in the mid-2020s, crypto losses might be even bigger.

Hype, Fear, and the 24/7 News Machine Feeding Crypto Trading

Bitcoin's price doesn't just respond to fundamentals, but lives and dies by hype and speculation. While some crypto investors might be buying Bitcoin because they think it'll revolutionize finance, many are investing because they're hoping someone else will pay more for it tomorrow. That's speculative trading, which can turn every price movement into a potential stampede. Since so many people are betting on momentum, once that reverses, everyone rushes for the exits.3

Investor sentiment in Bitcoin also remains closely tied to the cryptocurrency news cycle, which runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, like the crypto markets. Even seemingly minor news updates can have a major impact on the price of Bitcoin, while significant developments—such as the 2024 U.S. election or a regulatory update from the SEC—can cause dramatic shifts.4

Unlike the stock markets, crypto exchanges never close, which means there's no pause button, no cooling-off period—just the constant potential for volatility from every headline, rumor, and Reddit post.

Hype, Fear, and the 24/7 News Machine Feeding Crypto Trading

Bitcoin's price doesn't just respond to fundamentals, but lives and dies by hype and speculation. While some crypto investors might be buying Bitcoin because they think it'll revolutionize finance, many are investing because they're hoping someone else will pay more for it tomorrow. That's speculative trading, which can turn every price movement into a potential stampede. Since so many people are betting on momentum, once that reverses, everyone rushes for the exits.3

Investor sentiment in Bitcoin also remains closely tied to the cryptocurrency news cycle, which runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, like the crypto markets. Even seemingly minor news updates can have a major impact on the price of Bitcoin, while significant developments—such as the 2024 U.S. election or a regulatory update from the SEC—can cause dramatic shifts.4

Unlike the stock markets, crypto exchanges never close, which means there's no pause button, no cooling-off period—just the constant potential for volatility from every headline, rumor, and Reddit post.

Important

Investors often treat crypto and crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the riskiest chips on the table, cashing them out first to cover losses elsewhere or move to safer ground when the broader market dips

Bitcoin's Regulatory Risks

More than 15 years after the launch of crypto, governments worldwide disagree on whether and how to regulate these currencies. They even differ over how to define it. Is Bitcoin a commodity like gold? A currency like any other traded in the foreign exchange markets? Property like real estate? A security like a stock?

In the U.S., the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission primarily oversee cryptocurrency regulations, which can change at a fast clip. For example, the SEC's greenlight for crypto ETFs this decade significantly boosted demand for Bitcoin, while the GENIUS Act, passed in July 2025, reshaped the stablecoin space, with knock-on effects for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

Additionally, ongoing legal challenges to existing regulations mean the rules governing crypto are still very much a work in progress. Every court ruling, every new law, every agency announcement adds another layer of uncertainty—and uncertainty is volatility's best friend.5

How You Can Prepare for Bitcoin's Volatility

Bitcoin's wild price swings are not automatically bad for you. While volatility can be nerve-wracking, those same swings create prospects for capturing gains. If you're nimble enough to buy low and sell high—or disciplined enough to keep buying regardless of price—volatility can actually work in your favor.

Traditional investment strategies can help you stay grounded even when Bitcoin's price swings up and down:

  • Dollar-cost averaging, where you invest a fixed amount at regular intervals (like after each paycheck), regardless of price, can smooth out the bumps over time and prevent you from trying to time the market, which is often the worst move for everyday investors.
  • Position sizing, where you limit crypto to a small percentage of your overall portfolio, can keep a Bitcoin crash from ruining your retirement plans.

The trick is to have your Bitcoin strategy in place before the volatility hits, not scramble to create one while Bitcoin's price is cratering or shooting to the moon.

However, these strategies work best for, say, investing in S&P 500 indexes since the stock market has been up over time. But if you don't have the same conviction for Bitcoin's long-term prospects, the crypto roller coaster might not be for you.


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  • Bitcoin's price has dropped by more than $30,000 in the last six weeks, a reminder that the most popular cryptocurrency's value is highly unpredictable.
  • Even when conditions seem favorable, crypto assets can be volatile because of limited supply, concentrated ownership among "whales," and hair-trigger market sentiment.
  • Bitcoin's volatility presents great risks for everyday investors, but also the chance for gains from significant price swings.

Just this fall alone, the price of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has plunged by more than a quarter (28%), dropping below $90,000 before rebounding about 4%. At 2 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, the price stood at $93,848. But back on Oct. 7, it was over $124,000—a $30,000+ difference.

The rapid price shifts are a gut-wrenching reminder that the world's most popular cryptocurrency remains breathtakingly volatile, swinging on everything from whale trades to weekend headlines.

The whiplash is especially striking as many investors expected a sustained run upward, thanks to a crypto-friendly administration and relaxed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) oversight. But almost two decades after Bitcoin's launch, the token still behaves less like digital gold and more like a speculative fever dream.

So why does Bitcoin remain so volatile, and what should you know before adding it to your portfolio?

Why This Matters to You

Bitcoin is a volatile asset. If you're currently invested in it, remember your investment strategy and why you added it to your portfolio in the first place. If you're not invested in crypto but have been considering it, think strategically about how this asset fits into your portfolio and whether you'll be able to weather the volatility that comes with it.

When the Market Sneezes, Bitcoin Catches a Cold

Bitcoin's price swings come down to basic economics: supply and demand. There will only ever be 21 million bitcoin in existence, and a surprisingly small number of accounts control a huge chunk of that supply. These so-called "Bitcoin whales" can move markets with a single trade, and when they decide to sell—or even hint at selling—prices can crater fast.12

To prevent total meltdowns, exchanges often cap how much Bitcoin can be liquidated in a single day. That might sound like it gives you some cover against sudden losses, except that it could mean you might watch your portfolio bleed out while being unable to sell, stuck holding bitcoins you can't offload because the whales hit the daily limit first.

In addition, it's not just crypto prices you need to watch. Stumbles in the markets have increasingly led to sell-offs, as cryptocurrencies tend to be the first assets investors dump when fear sets in. That's because crypto is seen as a "risk-on" asset—something you hold when you're feeling confident, not when you're setting up your defenses for a downturn. So when the market drops, as we've seen in the mid-2020s, crypto losses might be even bigger.

Hype, Fear, and the 24/7 News Machine Feeding Crypto Trading

Bitcoin's price doesn't just respond to fundamentals, but lives and dies by hype and speculation. While some crypto investors might be buying Bitcoin because they think it'll revolutionize finance, many are investing because they're hoping someone else will pay more for it tomorrow. That's speculative trading, which can turn every price movement into a potential stampede. Since so many people are betting on momentum, once that reverses, everyone rushes for the exits.3

Investor sentiment in Bitcoin also remains closely tied to the cryptocurrency news cycle, which runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, like the crypto markets. Even seemingly minor news updates can have a major impact on the price of Bitcoin, while significant developments—such as the 2024 U.S. election or a regulatory update from the SEC—can cause dramatic shifts.4

Unlike the stock markets, crypto exchanges never close, which means there's no pause button, no cooling-off period—just the constant potential for volatility from every headline, rumor, and Reddit post.

Hype, Fear, and the 24/7 News Machine Feeding Crypto Trading

Bitcoin's price doesn't just respond to fundamentals, but lives and dies by hype and speculation. While some crypto investors might be buying Bitcoin because they think it'll revolutionize finance, many are investing because they're hoping someone else will pay more for it tomorrow. That's speculative trading, which can turn every price movement into a potential stampede. Since so many people are betting on momentum, once that reverses, everyone rushes for the exits.3

Investor sentiment in Bitcoin also remains closely tied to the cryptocurrency news cycle, which runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, like the crypto markets. Even seemingly minor news updates can have a major impact on the price of Bitcoin, while significant developments—such as the 2024 U.S. election or a regulatory update from the SEC—can cause dramatic shifts.4

Unlike the stock markets, crypto exchanges never close, which means there's no pause button, no cooling-off period—just the constant potential for volatility from every headline, rumor, and Reddit post.

Important

Investors often treat crypto and crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the riskiest chips on the table, cashing them out first to cover losses elsewhere or move to safer ground when the broader market dips

Bitcoin's Regulatory Risks

More than 15 years after the launch of crypto, governments worldwide disagree on whether and how to regulate these currencies. They even differ over how to define it. Is Bitcoin a commodity like gold? A currency like any other traded in the foreign exchange markets? Property like real estate? A security like a stock?

In the U.S., the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission primarily oversee cryptocurrency regulations, which can change at a fast clip. For example, the SEC's greenlight for crypto ETFs this decade significantly boosted demand for Bitcoin, while the GENIUS Act, passed in July 2025, reshaped the stablecoin space, with knock-on effects for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

Additionally, ongoing legal challenges to existing regulations mean the rules governing crypto are still very much a work in progress. Every court ruling, every new law, every agency announcement adds another layer of uncertainty—and uncertainty is volatility's best friend.5

How You Can Prepare for Bitcoin's Volatility

Bitcoin's wild price swings are not automatically bad for you. While volatility can be nerve-wracking, those same swings create prospects for capturing gains. If you're nimble enough to buy low and sell high—or disciplined enough to keep buying regardless of price—volatility can actually work in your favor.

Traditional investment strategies can help you stay grounded even when Bitcoin's price swings up and down:

  • Dollar-cost averaging, where you invest a fixed amount at regular intervals (like after each paycheck), regardless of price, can smooth out the bumps over time and prevent you from trying to time the market, which is often the worst move for everyday investors.
  • Position sizing, where you limit crypto to a small percentage of your overall portfolio, can keep a Bitcoin crash from ruining your retirement plans.

The trick is to have your Bitcoin strategy in place before the volatility hits, not scramble to create one while Bitcoin's price is cratering or shooting to the moon.

However, these strategies work best for, say, investing in S&P 500 indexes since the stock market has been up over time. But if you don't have the same conviction for Bitcoin's long-term prospects, the crypto roller coaster might not be for you.


]]> How to Use PGP for Enhanced Privacy and Powerful OPSEC https://criptofiner.com/learn/163-how-to-use-pgp-for-enhanced-privacy-and-powerful-opsec.html https://criptofiner.com/learn/163-how-to-use-pgp-for-enhanced-privacy-and-powerful-opsec.html admin Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:04:19 +0300 Your emails aren’t as private as you think. PGP encryption lets you secure messages, protect sensitive files, and keep prying eyes—hackers or governments—out of your business. Here’s how to start using it.

]]> Your emails aren’t as private as you think. PGP encryption lets you secure messages, protect sensitive files, and keep prying eyes—hackers or governments—out of your business. Here’s how to start using it.

In today’s world of constant surveillance and daily data breaches, it’s never been more important to take control of your own privacy. Whether you’re protecting your emails, securing sensitive files, or just trying to keep nosy governments and cybercriminals at bay, one of the most effective tools at your disposal is PGP (Pretty Good Privacy). For anyone dealing with bitcoin or any kind of sensitive information, PGP isn’t just useful—it’s essential.

In this article, we’ll dive deep into what PGP is, why you need it, and most importantly, how you can start using it today. By the end, you’ll not only understand PGP but also be ready to use it like a pro.

Why Should You Use PGP?

You might be asking yourself, “Why should I use PGP? I don’t have anything to hide.” But that’s missing the point entirely. Privacy isn’t about hiding things you’re ashamed of—it’s about protecting yourself from those who would misuse your information.

Let’s take a look at some of the key reasons why you should consider using PGP:

1. Emails Aren’t as Private as You Think

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that emails are private, but the reality is far from reassuring. In practice, emails are often weakly protected, and encryption is the only way to ensure that your communications remain private. Imagine your email “security” as a door locked with a cheeto instead of a proper deadbolt—technically locked, but not actually secure.

PGP fixes this by encrypting your emails, ensuring only the intended recipient can decrypt and read them.

2. Protect Yourself From Hackers and Cybercriminals

Cybercrime is at an all-time high. Hackers constantly look for ways to access private communications, personal data, and even financial records. PGP can safeguard your communication about transactions, wallets, and passwords from prying eyes. Even if you’re not dealing with bitcoin, cybercriminals can leverage your personal details in identity theft or blackmail.

3. Keep Your Personal and Professional Life Separate

Whether it’s workplace politics or family drama, you probably don’t want certain people snooping through your private messages. PGP ensures that sensitive information—be it personal or professional—remains private and secure, protecting you from prying eyes.

4. Freedom from Government Surveillance

One of the strongest reasons to use PGP is to protect yourself from government surveillance, as revealed by Edward Snowden and Julian Assange. Snowden’s 2013 leaks exposed how agencies like the NSA collect massive amounts of data on everyone—not just criminals—by tapping into tech giants like Google and Facebook. PRISM and other programs made it clear that no one’s data was safe from government eyes.

Julian Assange’s work with WikiLeaks further highlighted how governments use private information against citizens without their knowledge, sparking global concerns over privacy rights. The idea that “if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear” is flawed. As Snowden famously said, “Saying you don’t care about privacy because you have nothing to hide is like saying you don’t care about free speech because you have nothing to say.”

5. Privacy Is Not a Crime

One of the most common arguments against using encryption tools like PGP is, “Why bother if you’re not doing anything illegal?” But this thinking is dangerous. You shouldn’t have to give up your privacy just because you’re following the law. Privacy is a fundamental human right, and it protects you from a host of dangers—like intrusive governments, malicious hackers, or even people in your own social circle who would use your private information against you.

How Does PGP Work?

Now that you understand PGP’s importance, let’s get into how it actually works. The magic of PGP lies in its use of public-key cryptography, a sophisticated form of encryption that allows secure communication between two parties without them having to share a private key beforehand.

Here’s how it works in simple terms:

  1. Public and Private Keys: When you set up PGP, you generate a pair of keys—a public key and a private key. These two keys are mathematically linked, but while the public key can be shared with anyone, the private key is kept secret and known only to you.
    • The public key is used by others to encrypt messages that are sent to you.
    • The private key is used by you to decrypt those messages.
  2. Encryption: When someone wants to send you an encrypted message, they use your public key to lock the message. Once the message is encrypted, it can only be unlocked by your private key, ensuring that only you (and no one else) can read it.
  3. Digital Signatures: PGP also provides a system for verifying the identity of the person sending a message. This is done through digital signatures. When you send a message, PGP creates a unique signature using your private key. The recipient can then check this signature against your public key to verify that the message is really from you and hasn’t been altered in transit.

A Real-World Example of PGP Use

Imagine you’re a journalist covering a controversial topic (or any topic that’s not government “approved”), and you’re communicating with a confidential source. You don’t want your emails intercepted by hackers or government agencies. By using PGP, you can send encrypted emails to your source, ensuring that only they can read your messages. Additionally, your source can use PGP to send encrypted replies, keeping both sides of the conversation private.

This is precisely the kind of privacy protection that whistleblowers like Edward Snowden have relied on to expose government wrongdoing without fear of immediate detection.

How to Get Started with PGP

Alright, enough theory. Let’s talk about how you can actually start using PGP. There are a few different tools out there that allow you to use PGP, but we’ll focus on two options: Keybase and Kleopatra. Both are great, but they cater to different users.

1. Keybase.io: The User-Friendly Option

If you’re new to PGP and want something simple, Keybase.io is the way to go. It’s a free, easy-to-use platform that integrates PGP encryption with a sleek interface, making it accessible for beginners. Plus, it works on all major platforms—Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, and Linux—so you can use it no matter what device you’re on.

Here’s how to set it up:

  1. Go to Keybase.io and download the version that fits your device.
  2. Install the software and create an account.
  3. Choose a username (this can be anything, so feel free to go anonymous if that’s your style).
  4. Skip adding your phone number and email if you want to maximize privacy.
  5. Set up your public and private keys through Keybase. It’s a seamless process that the software handles for you.

Now you’re ready to encrypt your emails, messages, and files with ease. You can also use Keybase to verify identities through digital signatures, ensuring that any encrypted message you receive really came from the person it says it did.

Pros of Keybase:

  • It’s pretty easy to use.
  • It works on all major platforms.
  • Key management and identity verification are simple to use.

Cons of Keybase:

  • Keybase was acquired by Zoom, which does raise some privacy concerns. Zoom has been criticized for its connections to China and its checkered history with security and privacy issues. While Keybase remains a solid tool, you might want to consider these concerns if you’re extra cautious about your privacy.

2. Kleopatra: The Power User’s Tool

For those who want more control over their encryption, Kleopatra (part of the Gpg4win suite) is an excellent option. While it’s a bit more complex than Keybase, it gives you more granular control over your encryption and is perfect for advanced users.

Setting up Kleopatra is straightforward but requires a bit more manual configuration. Here’s a basic guide to get started:

  1. Download the Gpg4win suite from Gpg4win.org.
  2. Install the software and follow the prompts to generate your public and private keys.
  3. Kleopatra also offers key management, making it easier to import and export keys for your contacts.
  4. You’ll need to manually integrate PGP encryption into your email client, but the security benefits are well worth the effort.

Pros of Kleopatra:

  • More control over your encryption settings.
  • Great for power users who want higher customization.
  • Built-in key management system.

Cons of Kleopatra:

  • Not as user-friendly as Keybase.
  • No mobile support, so it’s best for desktop use.

Why You Should Start Using PGP

PGP isn’t just a tool for technologists or privacy fanatics—it’s for anyone who values their freedom and security in a world where everything is increasingly monitored and vulnerable to attack. With government surveillance at all-time highs and cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated by the day, protecting your communications is no longer optional.

By using PGP, you can take control of your privacy, secure your personal and professional communications, and protect yourself from anyone who might want to use your information against you. Whether you’re a journalist, a bitcoin user, or just someone who values privacy, PGP is a powerful, time-tested tool that should be part of your everyday digital toolkit.

So, what are you waiting for? Take the plunge, set up PGP, and start enjoying the peace of mind that comes with knowing your communications are safe from prying eyes. Privacy isn’t a crime—it’s your right.

]]> Your emails aren’t as private as you think. PGP encryption lets you secure messages, protect sensitive files, and keep prying eyes—hackers or governments—out of your business. Here’s how to start using it.

In today’s world of constant surveillance and daily data breaches, it’s never been more important to take control of your own privacy. Whether you’re protecting your emails, securing sensitive files, or just trying to keep nosy governments and cybercriminals at bay, one of the most effective tools at your disposal is PGP (Pretty Good Privacy). For anyone dealing with bitcoin or any kind of sensitive information, PGP isn’t just useful—it’s essential.

In this article, we’ll dive deep into what PGP is, why you need it, and most importantly, how you can start using it today. By the end, you’ll not only understand PGP but also be ready to use it like a pro.

Why Should You Use PGP?

You might be asking yourself, “Why should I use PGP? I don’t have anything to hide.” But that’s missing the point entirely. Privacy isn’t about hiding things you’re ashamed of—it’s about protecting yourself from those who would misuse your information.

Let’s take a look at some of the key reasons why you should consider using PGP:

1. Emails Aren’t as Private as You Think

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that emails are private, but the reality is far from reassuring. In practice, emails are often weakly protected, and encryption is the only way to ensure that your communications remain private. Imagine your email “security” as a door locked with a cheeto instead of a proper deadbolt—technically locked, but not actually secure.

PGP fixes this by encrypting your emails, ensuring only the intended recipient can decrypt and read them.

2. Protect Yourself From Hackers and Cybercriminals

Cybercrime is at an all-time high. Hackers constantly look for ways to access private communications, personal data, and even financial records. PGP can safeguard your communication about transactions, wallets, and passwords from prying eyes. Even if you’re not dealing with bitcoin, cybercriminals can leverage your personal details in identity theft or blackmail.

3. Keep Your Personal and Professional Life Separate

Whether it’s workplace politics or family drama, you probably don’t want certain people snooping through your private messages. PGP ensures that sensitive information—be it personal or professional—remains private and secure, protecting you from prying eyes.

4. Freedom from Government Surveillance

One of the strongest reasons to use PGP is to protect yourself from government surveillance, as revealed by Edward Snowden and Julian Assange. Snowden’s 2013 leaks exposed how agencies like the NSA collect massive amounts of data on everyone—not just criminals—by tapping into tech giants like Google and Facebook. PRISM and other programs made it clear that no one’s data was safe from government eyes.

Julian Assange’s work with WikiLeaks further highlighted how governments use private information against citizens without their knowledge, sparking global concerns over privacy rights. The idea that “if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear” is flawed. As Snowden famously said, “Saying you don’t care about privacy because you have nothing to hide is like saying you don’t care about free speech because you have nothing to say.”

5. Privacy Is Not a Crime

One of the most common arguments against using encryption tools like PGP is, “Why bother if you’re not doing anything illegal?” But this thinking is dangerous. You shouldn’t have to give up your privacy just because you’re following the law. Privacy is a fundamental human right, and it protects you from a host of dangers—like intrusive governments, malicious hackers, or even people in your own social circle who would use your private information against you.

How Does PGP Work?

Now that you understand PGP’s importance, let’s get into how it actually works. The magic of PGP lies in its use of public-key cryptography, a sophisticated form of encryption that allows secure communication between two parties without them having to share a private key beforehand.

Here’s how it works in simple terms:

  1. Public and Private Keys: When you set up PGP, you generate a pair of keys—a public key and a private key. These two keys are mathematically linked, but while the public key can be shared with anyone, the private key is kept secret and known only to you.
    • The public key is used by others to encrypt messages that are sent to you.
    • The private key is used by you to decrypt those messages.
  2. Encryption: When someone wants to send you an encrypted message, they use your public key to lock the message. Once the message is encrypted, it can only be unlocked by your private key, ensuring that only you (and no one else) can read it.
  3. Digital Signatures: PGP also provides a system for verifying the identity of the person sending a message. This is done through digital signatures. When you send a message, PGP creates a unique signature using your private key. The recipient can then check this signature against your public key to verify that the message is really from you and hasn’t been altered in transit.

A Real-World Example of PGP Use

Imagine you’re a journalist covering a controversial topic (or any topic that’s not government “approved”), and you’re communicating with a confidential source. You don’t want your emails intercepted by hackers or government agencies. By using PGP, you can send encrypted emails to your source, ensuring that only they can read your messages. Additionally, your source can use PGP to send encrypted replies, keeping both sides of the conversation private.

This is precisely the kind of privacy protection that whistleblowers like Edward Snowden have relied on to expose government wrongdoing without fear of immediate detection.

How to Get Started with PGP

Alright, enough theory. Let’s talk about how you can actually start using PGP. There are a few different tools out there that allow you to use PGP, but we’ll focus on two options: Keybase and Kleopatra. Both are great, but they cater to different users.

1. Keybase.io: The User-Friendly Option

If you’re new to PGP and want something simple, Keybase.io is the way to go. It’s a free, easy-to-use platform that integrates PGP encryption with a sleek interface, making it accessible for beginners. Plus, it works on all major platforms—Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, and Linux—so you can use it no matter what device you’re on.

Here’s how to set it up:

  1. Go to Keybase.io and download the version that fits your device.
  2. Install the software and create an account.
  3. Choose a username (this can be anything, so feel free to go anonymous if that’s your style).
  4. Skip adding your phone number and email if you want to maximize privacy.
  5. Set up your public and private keys through Keybase. It’s a seamless process that the software handles for you.

Now you’re ready to encrypt your emails, messages, and files with ease. You can also use Keybase to verify identities through digital signatures, ensuring that any encrypted message you receive really came from the person it says it did.

Pros of Keybase:

  • It’s pretty easy to use.
  • It works on all major platforms.
  • Key management and identity verification are simple to use.

Cons of Keybase:

  • Keybase was acquired by Zoom, which does raise some privacy concerns. Zoom has been criticized for its connections to China and its checkered history with security and privacy issues. While Keybase remains a solid tool, you might want to consider these concerns if you’re extra cautious about your privacy.

2. Kleopatra: The Power User’s Tool

For those who want more control over their encryption, Kleopatra (part of the Gpg4win suite) is an excellent option. While it’s a bit more complex than Keybase, it gives you more granular control over your encryption and is perfect for advanced users.

Setting up Kleopatra is straightforward but requires a bit more manual configuration. Here’s a basic guide to get started:

  1. Download the Gpg4win suite from Gpg4win.org.
  2. Install the software and follow the prompts to generate your public and private keys.
  3. Kleopatra also offers key management, making it easier to import and export keys for your contacts.
  4. You’ll need to manually integrate PGP encryption into your email client, but the security benefits are well worth the effort.

Pros of Kleopatra:

  • More control over your encryption settings.
  • Great for power users who want higher customization.
  • Built-in key management system.

Cons of Kleopatra:

  • Not as user-friendly as Keybase.
  • No mobile support, so it’s best for desktop use.

Why You Should Start Using PGP

PGP isn’t just a tool for technologists or privacy fanatics—it’s for anyone who values their freedom and security in a world where everything is increasingly monitored and vulnerable to attack. With government surveillance at all-time highs and cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated by the day, protecting your communications is no longer optional.

By using PGP, you can take control of your privacy, secure your personal and professional communications, and protect yourself from anyone who might want to use your information against you. Whether you’re a journalist, a bitcoin user, or just someone who values privacy, PGP is a powerful, time-tested tool that should be part of your everyday digital toolkit.

So, what are you waiting for? Take the plunge, set up PGP, and start enjoying the peace of mind that comes with knowing your communications are safe from prying eyes. Privacy isn’t a crime—it’s your right.

]]> These undervalued cryptocurrencies could reach 100x in the pre-holiday rally https://criptofiner.com/main/103-эти-недооцененные-криптовалюты-могут-подорожать-в-100-раз-в-предпраздничном-ралли.html https://criptofiner.com/main/103-эти-недооцененные-криптовалюты-могут-подорожать-в-100-раз-в-предпраздничном-ралли.html admin Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:04:20 +0300

The cryptocurrency market is showing amazing momentum at the end of the year. Some little-known coins are poised for explosive growth. Investors are watching the potential of these assets with interest and expecting significant returns. The holidays can be the starting point for a sudden rise in prices. Which crypto assets can surprise the market?

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The cryptocurrency market is showing amazing momentum at the end of the year. Some little-known coins are poised for explosive growth. Investors are watching the potential of these assets with interest and expecting significant returns. The holidays can be the starting point for a sudden rise in prices. Which crypto assets can surprise the market?

XYZ: The first cryptocurrency to combine meme culture and sports

Profitability and Prospects

The

Project offers:

  • A unique XYZVerse ecosystem, integrating memes and sports events.

  • Planned listings on leading centralized and decentralized exchanges (CEX and DEX).

  • Smart contract security and transparency.

Growing interest in meme tokens

Meme cryptocurrencies continue to show record results: in 2024 they occupied one of the key positions in the crypto industry.XYZ focuses on the sports audience, which makes the project stand out from its competitors.

Why do sports fans choose XYZ?

The project focuses on engaging the sports community through meme culture, which contributes to the organic growth of the audience. Ecosystem participants get the opportunity not only to invest, but also to participate in sports events, thereby making money from trends.

Advance sales open up opportunities for early entry

Current pre-sale phases offer favorable conditions for purchasing tokens. For investors, this is an opportunity to enter the market with minimal investment and high growth prospects.

Join the XYZ Project and be part of the new era of cryptocurrency for sports fans.

Golden Tiger Ava and AVA token (AVA)

Awa is a rare golden tiger from Thailand that is attracting global attention. Its unique golden fur is the result of recessive genes, and there are fewer than 100 such tigers in the world. Photos and videos of Ava are spreading quickly on the Internet, making her a new Internet phenomenon like Mudeng.

Simultaneously with Ava's rising popularity, AVA Token, a community-based cryptocurrency project inspired by the fame of Tigress, appeared. After the success of the MOODENG token, which has grown 1643% in the last three months, the AVA token is gaining attention in the crypto community. AVA Token is traded only on decentralized exchanges and offers interesting opportunities for those who follow technological developments and trends in the world of cryptocurrencies.

Starknet (STRK)

Starknet is a Layer 2 solution for Ethereum that uses the zk-STARK zero-knowledge protocol to enable fast and low-cost transactions. It allows you to process transactions outside of the main blockchain while maintaining the security and decentralization of the network. Starknet uses the unique Cairo programming language, which simplifies the development of decentralized applications. In February 2024, the native STRK token was launched, which is used to pay forfees, used to deploy and participate in network governance.

Starknet technology significantly improves the efficiency of Ethereum by merging transactions before they are recorded on the main blockchain. The STRK token not only facilitates transactions, but also plays an important role in community governance and plans to transition to Proof of Stake. With StarkWare Industries' experienced team and significant financial support, Starknet offers a promising solution for blockchain scaling. The STRK technology and token havethe potential to improve the Ethereum ecosystem by making transactions more accessible and efficient.

Popcat (POPCAT)

POPCAT is a meme coin based on a 2020 internet meme about a cat named Oatmeal. The meme features two images of a cat: one with its mouth closed and the other with its mouth machined into an "O" shape. The coin has no intrinsic value or financial expectations and is intended for entertainment purposes only.

The technology of meme coins like POPCAT is based on community and popularity on the Internet. Thanks to viral memes and active user support, they can quickly become famous. However, the lack of real utility and value makes them unpredictable. In the current market cycle, the attractiveness of POPCAT depends on user interest in the meme and the general trend of meme coins.

Quant (QNT)

Quant is one of the leading projects in the field of blockchain interoperability, offering a unique Overledger Network operating system. This technology makes it possible to connect blockchain networks and create multi-chain applications (MApps).

The QNT token will be used to work in the ecosystem and develop applications. Given the growing need for blockchain integration, the project has a high chance of success in the digital economy.

Output

Against the backdrop of growing interest in cryptocurrencies, investors are paying attention to projects with high returns. Notable among them is XYZVerse (XYZ), the first meme coin that combines sports and internet culture. A unique ecosystem, a target audience of football, basketball and e-sports fans, as well as a growth potential of 9900% make it one of the most promising assets of the season.

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The cryptocurrency market is showing amazing momentum at the end of the year. Some little-known coins are poised for explosive growth. Investors are watching the potential of these assets with interest and expecting significant returns. The holidays can be the starting point for a sudden rise in prices. Which crypto assets can surprise the market?

XYZ: The first cryptocurrency to combine meme culture and sports

Profitability and Prospects

The

Project offers:

  • A unique XYZVerse ecosystem, integrating memes and sports events.

  • Planned listings on leading centralized and decentralized exchanges (CEX and DEX).

  • Smart contract security and transparency.

Growing interest in meme tokens

Meme cryptocurrencies continue to show record results: in 2024 they occupied one of the key positions in the crypto industry.XYZ focuses on the sports audience, which makes the project stand out from its competitors.

Why do sports fans choose XYZ?

The project focuses on engaging the sports community through meme culture, which contributes to the organic growth of the audience. Ecosystem participants get the opportunity not only to invest, but also to participate in sports events, thereby making money from trends.

Advance sales open up opportunities for early entry

Current pre-sale phases offer favorable conditions for purchasing tokens. For investors, this is an opportunity to enter the market with minimal investment and high growth prospects.

Join the XYZ Project and be part of the new era of cryptocurrency for sports fans.

Golden Tiger Ava and AVA token (AVA)

Awa is a rare golden tiger from Thailand that is attracting global attention. Its unique golden fur is the result of recessive genes, and there are fewer than 100 such tigers in the world. Photos and videos of Ava are spreading quickly on the Internet, making her a new Internet phenomenon like Mudeng.

Simultaneously with Ava's rising popularity, AVA Token, a community-based cryptocurrency project inspired by the fame of Tigress, appeared. After the success of the MOODENG token, which has grown 1643% in the last three months, the AVA token is gaining attention in the crypto community. AVA Token is traded only on decentralized exchanges and offers interesting opportunities for those who follow technological developments and trends in the world of cryptocurrencies.

Starknet (STRK)

Starknet is a Layer 2 solution for Ethereum that uses the zk-STARK zero-knowledge protocol to enable fast and low-cost transactions. It allows you to process transactions outside of the main blockchain while maintaining the security and decentralization of the network. Starknet uses the unique Cairo programming language, which simplifies the development of decentralized applications. In February 2024, the native STRK token was launched, which is used to pay forfees, used to deploy and participate in network governance.

Starknet technology significantly improves the efficiency of Ethereum by merging transactions before they are recorded on the main blockchain. The STRK token not only facilitates transactions, but also plays an important role in community governance and plans to transition to Proof of Stake. With StarkWare Industries' experienced team and significant financial support, Starknet offers a promising solution for blockchain scaling. The STRK technology and token havethe potential to improve the Ethereum ecosystem by making transactions more accessible and efficient.

Popcat (POPCAT)

POPCAT is a meme coin based on a 2020 internet meme about a cat named Oatmeal. The meme features two images of a cat: one with its mouth closed and the other with its mouth machined into an "O" shape. The coin has no intrinsic value or financial expectations and is intended for entertainment purposes only.

The technology of meme coins like POPCAT is based on community and popularity on the Internet. Thanks to viral memes and active user support, they can quickly become famous. However, the lack of real utility and value makes them unpredictable. In the current market cycle, the attractiveness of POPCAT depends on user interest in the meme and the general trend of meme coins.

Quant (QNT)

Quant is one of the leading projects in the field of blockchain interoperability, offering a unique Overledger Network operating system. This technology makes it possible to connect blockchain networks and create multi-chain applications (MApps).

The QNT token will be used to work in the ecosystem and develop applications. Given the growing need for blockchain integration, the project has a high chance of success in the digital economy.

Output

Against the backdrop of growing interest in cryptocurrencies, investors are paying attention to projects with high returns. Notable among them is XYZVerse (XYZ), the first meme coin that combines sports and internet culture. A unique ecosystem, a target audience of football, basketball and e-sports fans, as well as a growth potential of 9900% make it one of the most promising assets of the season.

]]> Brink Funds First Third Party Security Audit of Bitcoin Core By Quarkslab https://criptofiner.com/learn/157-brink-funds-first-third-party-security-audit-of-bitcoin-core-by-quarkslab.html https://criptofiner.com/learn/157-brink-funds-first-third-party-security-audit-of-bitcoin-core-by-quarkslab.html admin Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:58:58 +0300 Brink, the Bitcoin development organization, recently funded the first ever independent security audit of Bitcoin Core conducted by a third party (the full report is available here). The audit was conducted by Quarkslab, a software security firm, with the help of the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) and collaboration with Bitcoin Core developers Niklas Gögge, from Brink, and Antoine Poinsot, from Chaincode Labs.

]]> Brink, the Bitcoin development organization, recently funded the first ever independent security audit of Bitcoin Core conducted by a third party (the full report is available here). The audit was conducted by Quarkslab, a software security firm, with the help of the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) and collaboration with Bitcoin Core developers Niklas Gögge, from Brink, and Antoine Poinsot, from Chaincode Labs.

This security audit marks a milestone in the development history of Bitcoin Core, the most widely adopted and reference client of the Bitcoin network and protocol.

While Bitcoin Core security policies and practices have been steadily hardened and revised to be more thorough and comprehensive over the last few years, an external audit by a third party specialized in security review is a new bar to meet. It was met.

The audit involved manual code review, static and dynamic analysis with automated tools, and advanced fuzz testing, which takes automatically generated input and runs it through different code paths attempting to reveal unexpected or detrimental behavior.

No critical, high, or medium-severity bugs were discovered in the audit. Two low-severity issues were different, and thirteen other issues that are not classified as vulnerabilities under Bitcoin Core’s vulnerability classification criteria.

The entire process also resulted in improvements in Bitcoin Core’s testing infrastructure, including new fuzz testing infrastructure for block connection and chain reorganization scenarios, a new area to be covered by testing, file system improvements speeding up and improving fuzz testing in general, new utilities for testing back sliding code performance, and suggestions for improving code readability for reviewers and new developers.

Some of these improvements are already being worked on for eventual review and merging into the Bitcoin Core repository.

The results of this independent security audit have reinforced that Bitcoin Core’s improvements over recent years in security policy, testing, and overall quality review have had a meaningful impact on the project.

]]> Brink, the Bitcoin development organization, recently funded the first ever independent security audit of Bitcoin Core conducted by a third party (the full report is available here). The audit was conducted by Quarkslab, a software security firm, with the help of the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) and collaboration with Bitcoin Core developers Niklas Gögge, from Brink, and Antoine Poinsot, from Chaincode Labs.

This security audit marks a milestone in the development history of Bitcoin Core, the most widely adopted and reference client of the Bitcoin network and protocol.

While Bitcoin Core security policies and practices have been steadily hardened and revised to be more thorough and comprehensive over the last few years, an external audit by a third party specialized in security review is a new bar to meet. It was met.

The audit involved manual code review, static and dynamic analysis with automated tools, and advanced fuzz testing, which takes automatically generated input and runs it through different code paths attempting to reveal unexpected or detrimental behavior.

No critical, high, or medium-severity bugs were discovered in the audit. Two low-severity issues were different, and thirteen other issues that are not classified as vulnerabilities under Bitcoin Core’s vulnerability classification criteria.

The entire process also resulted in improvements in Bitcoin Core’s testing infrastructure, including new fuzz testing infrastructure for block connection and chain reorganization scenarios, a new area to be covered by testing, file system improvements speeding up and improving fuzz testing in general, new utilities for testing back sliding code performance, and suggestions for improving code readability for reviewers and new developers.

Some of these improvements are already being worked on for eventual review and merging into the Bitcoin Core repository.

The results of this independent security audit have reinforced that Bitcoin Core’s improvements over recent years in security policy, testing, and overall quality review have had a meaningful impact on the project.

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Remember the recent market correction?We analyzed the reasons and forecasts of analysts.So one of the triggers for the crypt collapse was the growing tension around the capabilities of Google's new Willow chip.How does this relate to cryptocurrency?Direct.A modern quantum processor can perform calculations in 5 minutes that would take the most powerful supercomputers 10 septillion years (that's a 1 followed by49 zeros).

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Remember the recent market correction?We analyzed the reasons and forecasts of analysts.So one of the triggers for the crypt collapse was the growing tension around the capabilities of Google's new Willow chip.How does this relate to cryptocurrency?Direct.A modern quantum processor can perform calculations in 5 minutes that would take the most powerful supercomputers 10 septillion years (that's a 1 followed by49 zeros).

This breakthrough raises an important question: Could quantum computing threaten Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Willow has shown a reduction in errors when qubits are added to the 7x7 array and is capable of performing tasks that classical supercomputers could not accomplish even for the entire existence of the universe. The danger is that all cryptocurrencies are based on elliptic cryptography (ECC), which converts data at the expense of the computational complexity of solving certain onesmathematical problems.

In theory, with the help of quantum computers, it is theoretically possible to use Shor's algorithm to solve these problems much faster.However, to crack ECC you need a quantum computer with at least 1.5 million logical qubits.The Willow chip only has 105 qubits, which is far fromis away from the required amount.It will take decades to create a truly dangerous cryptographic encryption chip.

Although the quantum threat to Bitcoin is far away, the crypto community is already developing protection strategies. The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is developing standards to protect digital assets from quantum attacks. Bitcoin developers are exploring the possibility of switching to quantum-resistant algorithms. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin also spoke about studying protection against quantum attacks by studying quantum-resistant cryptographic onesAlgorithms.

Some coins, including the 1 million BTC said to belong to Satoshi Nakamoto, are stored in a form that exposes public keys. This earlier version of storage is more vulnerable to quantum attacks. Researchers suggest freezing coins or stopping the use of such transactions altogether.

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Remember the recent market correction?We analyzed the reasons and forecasts of analysts.So one of the triggers for the crypt collapse was the growing tension around the capabilities of Google's new Willow chip.How does this relate to cryptocurrency?Direct.A modern quantum processor can perform calculations in 5 minutes that would take the most powerful supercomputers 10 septillion years (that's a 1 followed by49 zeros).

This breakthrough raises an important question: Could quantum computing threaten Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Willow has shown a reduction in errors when qubits are added to the 7x7 array and is capable of performing tasks that classical supercomputers could not accomplish even for the entire existence of the universe. The danger is that all cryptocurrencies are based on elliptic cryptography (ECC), which converts data at the expense of the computational complexity of solving certain onesmathematical problems.

In theory, with the help of quantum computers, it is theoretically possible to use Shor's algorithm to solve these problems much faster.However, to crack ECC you need a quantum computer with at least 1.5 million logical qubits.The Willow chip only has 105 qubits, which is far fromis away from the required amount.It will take decades to create a truly dangerous cryptographic encryption chip.

Although the quantum threat to Bitcoin is far away, the crypto community is already developing protection strategies. The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is developing standards to protect digital assets from quantum attacks. Bitcoin developers are exploring the possibility of switching to quantum-resistant algorithms. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin also spoke about studying protection against quantum attacks by studying quantum-resistant cryptographic onesAlgorithms.

Some coins, including the 1 million BTC said to belong to Satoshi Nakamoto, are stored in a form that exposes public keys. This earlier version of storage is more vulnerable to quantum attacks. Researchers suggest freezing coins or stopping the use of such transactions altogether.

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The Taiwanese stock market ended trading lower on Monday due to negative dynamics in the energy and plastic sectors.

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The Taiwanese stock market ended trading lower on Monday due to negative dynamics in the energy and plastic sectors.

At the close on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, Taiwan Weighted fell 0.11%.

The biggest gainers among Taiwan Weighted Index components in today's trading were Oceanic Beverages Co Inc (TW:1213), which rose 1.15 points (9.70%) to close at 13.00.Asia Optical Co Inc (TW:3019) rose 8.00 points (6.67%) to close at 128.00.Alchip Technologies Ltd(TW:3661) rose 155.00 points (5.65%) to close at 2,900.00.

The top performers were Arima Communications Corp (TW:8101), which fell 2.20 points (10.00%) to end the session at 19.80. AzureWave Technologies Inc (TW:3694) rose 5.35 points (9.93%) to close at 48.55, while Lead Data Inc (TW:2443).fell 0.39 points (9.85%) and closed at 3.57.

On the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the number of securities whose price fell (0) exceeded the number of securities that closed in positive territory (0).

WTI crude oil futures for January delivery fell 1.22% or 0.87 to $70.42 a barrel.In other commodities, Brent crude oil futures for February delivery fell 0.46% or 0.34 to trade at $74.15 a barrel.Gold futures for February delivery fell 0.15% or4.04 to $2,671.76 per troy ounce.

Meanwhile in the foreign exchange market, the USD/TWD pair fell 0.10% to 32.48, while TWD/CNY rates remained unchanged by 0.13% to reach 0.22.

USD index futures fell 0.16% to 106.51.

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The Taiwanese stock market ended trading lower on Monday due to negative dynamics in the energy and plastic sectors.

At the close on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, Taiwan Weighted fell 0.11%.

The biggest gainers among Taiwan Weighted Index components in today's trading were Oceanic Beverages Co Inc (TW:1213), which rose 1.15 points (9.70%) to close at 13.00.Asia Optical Co Inc (TW:3019) rose 8.00 points (6.67%) to close at 128.00.Alchip Technologies Ltd(TW:3661) rose 155.00 points (5.65%) to close at 2,900.00.

The top performers were Arima Communications Corp (TW:8101), which fell 2.20 points (10.00%) to end the session at 19.80. AzureWave Technologies Inc (TW:3694) rose 5.35 points (9.93%) to close at 48.55, while Lead Data Inc (TW:2443).fell 0.39 points (9.85%) and closed at 3.57.

On the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the number of securities whose price fell (0) exceeded the number of securities that closed in positive territory (0).

WTI crude oil futures for January delivery fell 1.22% or 0.87 to $70.42 a barrel.In other commodities, Brent crude oil futures for February delivery fell 0.46% or 0.34 to trade at $74.15 a barrel.Gold futures for February delivery fell 0.15% or4.04 to $2,671.76 per troy ounce.

Meanwhile in the foreign exchange market, the USD/TWD pair fell 0.10% to 32.48, while TWD/CNY rates remained unchanged by 0.13% to reach 0.22.

USD index futures fell 0.16% to 106.51.

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AI computing power is changing the stock market. Investing.com's ProPicks AI offers 6 winning stock portfolios selected by our advanced AI. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified two stocks that rose over 150%, four more stocks that rose over 30%, and three more stocks that rose over 25%. What action willgive it next?

]]> Illegal crypto asset sales increased 162% over the year https://criptofiner.com/learn/151-der-umsatz-mit-illegalen-krypto-assets-stieg-im-laufe-des-jahres-um-162.html https://criptofiner.com/learn/151-der-umsatz-mit-illegalen-krypto-assets-stieg-im-laufe-des-jahres-um-162.html admin Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:07:56 +0300 In 2025, over $154 billion flowed into illegal crypto wallets - a 162% increase from 2024, according to a report by Chainalysis.

]]> In 2025, over $154 billion flowed into illegal crypto wallets - a 162% increase from 2024, according to a report by Chainalysis.

Analysts said most of the growth was driven by an increase in sanctions-related activity, including at the country level.Over the last 12 months, the volume of illegal digital assets in this segment increased by 694%.

"The share of these illegal transactions remains negligible compared to the broader crypto economy, which consists mainly of legal transactions. Our estimate of illegal transactions in the total volume of crypto transactions has increased slightly compared to 2024, but remains below 1%," the experts specified.

Chainalysis also noted the change in the types of assets used in crypto crimes.In 2025, stablecoins (84%) became the main instrument of the “black” economy, while five years ago it was Bitcoin.

"This reflects a broader trend in the ecosystem in which "stable coins" account for a significant and growing share of overall crypto activity due to their practical advantages - easy cross-border transfers, low volatility and broader application possibilities," the researchers added.

According to Chainalysis, a significant portion of illicit trade in 2025 was in suspected state-controlled structures.

Last year was the most successful for hackers from North Korea: They stole more than $2 billion.Most of this sum was stolen through an attack on the Bybit exchange.

The Russian Federation accounted for approximately $93.3 billion linked to transactions in ruble stablecoins to circumvent international restrictions.

Chinese money laundering networks have been described by analysts as a "dominant force" providing services and infrastructure to fraudsters, hackers and sanctioned individuals.

Iranian proxy networks of terrorist groups have carried out transactions on blockchains worth at least $2 billion.

"Many still imagine crypto crimes as something virtual, like faceless attackers behind their keyboards, rather than a real-world threat. In fact, we are seeing a growing connection between blockchain activity and violent crime. Digital assets are increasingly being used in human trafficking, and there has been a particularly worrying increase in cases of physical violence [against crypto investors],” Chainalysis summarized.

As a reminder, in 2025, crypto phishing losses fell by 83%, analysts at SlowMist said.


]]> In 2025, over $154 billion flowed into illegal crypto wallets - a 162% increase from 2024, according to a report by Chainalysis.

Analysts said most of the growth was driven by an increase in sanctions-related activity, including at the country level.Over the last 12 months, the volume of illegal digital assets in this segment increased by 694%.

"The share of these illegal transactions remains negligible compared to the broader crypto economy, which consists mainly of legal transactions. Our estimate of illegal transactions in the total volume of crypto transactions has increased slightly compared to 2024, but remains below 1%," the experts specified.

Chainalysis also noted the change in the types of assets used in crypto crimes.In 2025, stablecoins (84%) became the main instrument of the “black” economy, while five years ago it was Bitcoin.

"This reflects a broader trend in the ecosystem in which "stable coins" account for a significant and growing share of overall crypto activity due to their practical advantages - easy cross-border transfers, low volatility and broader application possibilities," the researchers added.

According to Chainalysis, a significant portion of illicit trade in 2025 was in suspected state-controlled structures.

Last year was the most successful for hackers from North Korea: They stole more than $2 billion.Most of this sum was stolen through an attack on the Bybit exchange.

The Russian Federation accounted for approximately $93.3 billion linked to transactions in ruble stablecoins to circumvent international restrictions.

Chinese money laundering networks have been described by analysts as a "dominant force" providing services and infrastructure to fraudsters, hackers and sanctioned individuals.

Iranian proxy networks of terrorist groups have carried out transactions on blockchains worth at least $2 billion.

"Many still imagine crypto crimes as something virtual, like faceless attackers behind their keyboards, rather than a real-world threat. In fact, we are seeing a growing connection between blockchain activity and violent crime. Digital assets are increasingly being used in human trafficking, and there has been a particularly worrying increase in cases of physical violence [against crypto investors],” Chainalysis summarized.

As a reminder, in 2025, crypto phishing losses fell by 83%, analysts at SlowMist said.


]]> Two large holders of PUMP and ENA sold their tokens with a loss of $27 million https://criptofiner.com/learn/139-два-крупных-держателя-pump-и-ena-продали-свои-токены-с-убытком-27-млн.html https://criptofiner.com/learn/139-два-крупных-держателя-pump-и-ena-продали-свои-токены-с-убытком-27-млн.html admin Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:26:32 +0300 Two major holders of tokens Pump.fun (PUMP) and Ethena (ENA) suffered losses totaling $27 million after closing their trading positions in these coins. Analytics platform Lookonchain drew attention to record losses from whale investors.

]]> Two major holders of tokens Pump.fun (PUMP) and Ethena (ENA) suffered losses totaling $27 million after closing their trading positions in these coins. Analytics platform Lookonchain drew attention to record losses from whale investors.

An investor with the address 3QB9kH completely sold his PUMP tokens at a loss of 62%. He bought coins on the Binance crypto exchange from September 12 to November 4 - a total of around 3.8 billion PUMP. The trader spent $19.53 million on the purchase, with an average price of $0.00513 perToken.

Last Friday, December 19, the whale transferred all PUMP tokens from his address to the FalconX platform for sale. As a result, he received around $7.3 million, which, according to analysts, represented a loss of over $12 million.

A similar situation occurred with another large investor. He bought ENA tokens and lost almost $15 million after liquidating his positions. From an address identified as 0x72F8, the whale transferred all of his 16.86 million ENA to the Coinbase Prime platform.

An investor purchased ENA about a year ago at a price of about $1.1 per token. The total value of the purchased tokens was about $18.53 million, but at current market prices the position was valued at only $3.51 million.

Both the price of PUMP and ENA tokens have fallen by more than 60% from their recent highs. Currently, Pump.fun coin is trading for $0.001759 with a market cap of $622.8 million, and Ethena is valued at $0.2010 with a market cap of $1.54 billionUS dollars.The withdrawal of large whales from positions in these altcoins comes amid a sustained decline in the crypto market that began on October 10.

Over the past two and a half months, the cryptocurrency market's total capitalization has fallen from $4.1 trillion to $2.97 trillion. Bitcoin led the decline, losing more than 30% from its record price of $126,080 reached on October 6.

Bitcoin is currently trading above $87,600.Ether also fell by about 30%, from $4,369 to $2,974.Bits.media spoke about the selling of cryptocurrencies by large holders, which became one of the reasons for the deep correction of the crypto market.

]]> Two major holders of tokens Pump.fun (PUMP) and Ethena (ENA) suffered losses totaling $27 million after closing their trading positions in these coins. Analytics platform Lookonchain drew attention to record losses from whale investors.

An investor with the address 3QB9kH completely sold his PUMP tokens at a loss of 62%. He bought coins on the Binance crypto exchange from September 12 to November 4 - a total of around 3.8 billion PUMP. The trader spent $19.53 million on the purchase, with an average price of $0.00513 perToken.

Last Friday, December 19, the whale transferred all PUMP tokens from his address to the FalconX platform for sale. As a result, he received around $7.3 million, which, according to analysts, represented a loss of over $12 million.

A similar situation occurred with another large investor. He bought ENA tokens and lost almost $15 million after liquidating his positions. From an address identified as 0x72F8, the whale transferred all of his 16.86 million ENA to the Coinbase Prime platform.

An investor purchased ENA about a year ago at a price of about $1.1 per token. The total value of the purchased tokens was about $18.53 million, but at current market prices the position was valued at only $3.51 million.

Both the price of PUMP and ENA tokens have fallen by more than 60% from their recent highs. Currently, Pump.fun coin is trading for $0.001759 with a market cap of $622.8 million, and Ethena is valued at $0.2010 with a market cap of $1.54 billionUS dollars.The withdrawal of large whales from positions in these altcoins comes amid a sustained decline in the crypto market that began on October 10.

Over the past two and a half months, the cryptocurrency market's total capitalization has fallen from $4.1 trillion to $2.97 trillion. Bitcoin led the decline, losing more than 30% from its record price of $126,080 reached on October 6.

Bitcoin is currently trading above $87,600.Ether also fell by about 30%, from $4,369 to $2,974.Bits.media spoke about the selling of cryptocurrencies by large holders, which became one of the reasons for the deep correction of the crypto market.

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