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Tom Lee, Chairman of Fundstrat and Bitmine (BMNR), has clarified the context behind a leaked internal document suggesting Bitcoin could fall to $60,000 in the first half of next year. He explained that Fundstrat does not impose a single viewpoint and that short-term and long-term opinions can differ within the organization. The document in question, believed to be authored by Sean Farrell, Fundstrat's Head of Digital Asset Strategy, also projected that ETH could drop to between $1,800 and $2,000, and SOL to between $50 and $75. Lee added that the difference in outlook stems from their distinct analytical approaches, noting that he focuses on macroeconomic market cycles and liquidity, while Farrell concentrates on fund flows and risk management.

Ethereum (ETH) core developers have started preparing for the network's next upgrade, Glamsterdam, which is targeted for release in the first half of 2026, CoinDesk reported. The upgrade aims to improve transparency and decentralization by separating proposers and builders within the protocol, while also enhancing data processing speeds and stabilizing gas fees. The developers are scheduled to resume discussions in January 2026 to finalize the detailed scope of Glamsterdam. Following this, an upgrade named Hegota is planned for the second half of 2026 to address node storage capacity issues.

Although high-net-worth individuals in China allocate only about 2% of their assets to cryptocurrency, 25% of them plan to expand their investments in the future, according to a recent report by Chinese research firm Hurun Research. The report noted that interest in overseas investments appears more aggressive, with 6% of wealthy individuals considering cryptocurrency as an overseas investment product they might pursue within the next year. It also projected that the growing prominence of AI could revive the popularity of digital collectibles like NFTs. Hurun Research explained that these trends suggest that while Chinese asset owners typically maintain traditional portfolios centered on gold and insurance, they are beginning to accept cryptocurrency as part of a strategic asset allocation.

U.S. spot XRP ETFs have attracted approximately $1.2 billion in net inflows since their launch on Nov. 13 through last week, CryptoBriefing reported. Canary's spot XRP ETF is the largest by assets under management, with around $335 million. It is followed by ETFs from 21Shares, with $250 million, and Grayscale, with $220 million. Despite the inflows, the price of XRP has remained below $2, influenced by selling pressure from large-scale investors and broader market volatility. The outlet added that for XRP to establish long-term growth, it needs a narrative distinct from that of BTC.

Investors should allocate less than 5% of their total assets to cryptocurrency and diversify their portfolios to effectively manage market volatility, CNBC reported, citing multiple experts. The experts recommend maintaining a crypto allocation between 1% and 3%, with a maximum of 5%, and suggest the remainder of the portfolio should consist of assets like value stocks and bonds. With numerous spot ETFs now available beyond BTC and ETH, using derivative products such as mixed spot ETFs was also mentioned as a diversification method. Additionally, the report highlighted dollar-cost averaging (DCA) and periodic rebalancing as essential fund management strategies within the crypto space.

Experts are warning that it could take at least five to 10 years for Bitcoin to transition to a post-quantum standard, and the cryptocurrency's price could plummet without adequate countermeasures, Cointelegraph reports. Jameson Lopp, a BTC Core developer and co-founder of crypto custody firm Casa, stated that while quantum computers are unlikely to break Bitcoin in the near future, completing the necessary protocol changes and fund migration will be a lengthy process. Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, offered a more urgent outlook, predicting that BTC could fall below $50,000 by 2028 if it is not made quantum-resistant. He added that a delayed response could have a greater market impact than the collapse of FTX, noting that over four million BTC are currently vulnerable to quantum attacks.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $88,000. BTC is trading at $87,948 on the Binance USDT market.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $89,000. BTC is trading at $89,000 on the Binance USDT market.

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The 2025 market for Token Generation Events (TGEs) has shown a sluggish performance, according to an analysis by Ash, an analyst at Memento Research. Of the 118 tokens that conducted a TGE in 2025, 84.7% (100 tokens) now have a Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) lower than at their initial listing. The data also indicates that the median FDV has dropped by 71% from TGE levels, while the median market capitalization has fallen by 67%. Only 15% of the projects have generated returns since their launch. Ash concluded that TGEs can no longer be viewed as a reliable early investment opportunity.

An address presumed to belong to Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has sold 55,000 KNC and 1.05 billion MUZZ, acquiring 12,150 USDC and 1.89 ETH (worth approximately $5,640), according to Onchain-Lenz.

A cryptocurrency trader has lost nearly $50 million in USDT after falling victim to an address poisoning attack, BeInCrypto reported. The scam involved an attacker inserting a spoofed address with similar starting and ending characters into the trader's transaction history following a small test transfer of $50. The victim then copied the fraudulent address and mistakenly sent $49,999,950 to the attacker. The stolen USDT was immediately swapped for 16,680 ETH and transferred to the privacy mixer Tornado Cash. The victim has since offered a $1 million white-hat bounty for the return of the assets and has warned of legal action. Address poisoning is a scam where attackers use vanity address generators to create wallet addresses that mimic the first and last few characters of a user's actual address, tricking them into sending funds to the wrong destination.

Cryptocurrency research firm Presto Research has forecast a Bitcoin (BTC) price of $160,000 by 2026, noting a market shift through 2025 away from speculation and toward institution-friendly infrastructure and regulatory-compliant products. The firm's report also projected that the market for tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and stablecoins will approach $490 billion by the end of 2026. The Bitcoin price target incorporates a 30% discount to account for risks associated with quantum computing. Additionally, Presto Research anticipates that assets in privacy-focused DeFi, or Confidential DeFi, will exceed $10 billion, driven by increased regulation and institutional demand.

According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has recorded approximately $25 billion in net inflows in 2025, placing it sixth among all ETFs for capital attraction. IBIT is the only fund among the top ETFs to maintain strong inflows despite posting a negative annual return. Balchunas described this as a very positive long-term signal, suggesting that investor conviction is more important than short-term price. He emphasized that if the fund can attract $25 billion during a down year, its potential in a good year is even greater. Meanwhile, the limited price reaction of BTC to these ETF purchases has been attributed to market maturation, profit-taking by existing holders, and the use of options strategies.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has withdrawn 1.22 million ENA, worth approximately $257,000, from Binance, Onchain-Lenz reported.

Bitmine (BMNR) will hold a shareholder meeting in Las Vegas on Jan. 15, 2026, according to PR Newswire. The agenda includes the election of eight directors for the next term, the approval of an amendment to the articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized common shares, the approval of the 2025 incentive plan, and a special performance-based compensation agreement for the chairman.

Odds on crypto prediction markets favor Kevin Hassett, Chairman of the White House National Economic Council (NEC), to be the next Federal Reserve Chair. On the platform Polymarket, the probability of his appointment is currently 55%, while on Kalshi, it stands at 52%. The speculation follows a statement from President Trump that he is considering both Hassett and former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh for the top central bank post.

A major Hyperliquid (HYPE) investor, identified by the wallet address beginning with 0x72b23, has accumulated 490,000 HYPE worth $12.1 million over the past 14 days. This same investor had previously acquired 580,000 HYPE, valued at approximately $14.4 million, between July and October of this year. Following that period, the investor transferred 323,000 HYPE, worth around $8 million, to the Hyperliquid platform before resuming the recent accumulation.

Bitmine (BMNR) has reached 66% of its target to accumulate 5% of the total Ethereum (ETH) supply, Cointelegraph reported on X. Data shows the company now holds 3.97 million ETH, representing approximately 3.28% of the total supply.

U.S. market research firm Fundstrat has projected in a private report that a significant market correction could occur in the first half of 2026, with BTC potentially falling to a range of $60,000 to $65,000, Cointelegraph reported. The document, believed to be authored by Sean Farrell, Fundstrat's Head of Digital Asset Strategy, also predicts ETH could drop to between $1,800 and $2,000, while SOL could fall to a range of $50 to $75. The report has not been released through Fundstrat's official channels, and multiple crypto firms, including Wu Blockchain, have stated that it was distributed only to select private clients.

An anonymous whale or institutional address withdrew 202,077 ZEC, valued at $88.28 million, from Binance earlier today, AmberCN reported. According to CoinMarketCap, ZEC is currently trading at $447.7, marking a 12.23% increase.

Bitcoin cloud mining firm Bitdeer announced on its official X account that it mined 144.1 BTC this week. During the same period, the company sold 141.5 BTC, leaving it with net holdings of 1996.7 BTC as of Dec. 19.

U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs experienced net outflows of $75.44 million on Dec. 19, marking the seventh consecutive trading day of net outflows, according to data compiled by TraderT. The entire outflow for the day came from BlackRock's ETHA, while all other spot ETH ETFs reported zero net flows.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $158.41 million on Dec. 19, marking the second consecutive day of withdrawals, according to data compiled by TraderT. The outflows were primarily driven by BlackRock's IBIT, which saw $173.74 million exit the fund. In contrast, Fidelity's FBTC was the only fund to record an inflow, attracting $15.33 million. All other ETFs reported no net flows for the day.

Bitcoin is solidifying its position as a global reserve asset as it becomes integrated into the portfolios of traditional financial institutions and nations, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao said at the 2025 Hong Kong Bitcoin Asia conference, Wu Blockchain reported. He argued that participation from countries and corporations creates a virtuous cycle of increased capital inflow, regulatory clarity, and greater public awareness. Zhao noted that as institutional capital enters the market through crypto ETFs and Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies, market capitalization expands, leading to reduced volatility. He described DAT companies as having a more flexible structure than ETFs, offering a pathway for traditional stock market investors to gain indirect crypto exposure. Zhao also observed that the U.S. policy stance is changing faster than expected, with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently suggesting it may permit Americans to use overseas exchanges. He concluded that the U.S. is now entering a phase of establishing the baseline for global digital asset regulation.