Altcoin Update: Aster Overtakes Hyperliquid in Futures Volume, DOGE Eyes $0.50

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$11.8B Aster in daily perpetual futures volume surpasses $9.9B Hyperliquid. Market sentiment turns bullish as activity spikes across multiple networks. Dogecoin sees a breakout amid ETF optimism. Digital tokens showed signs of recovery today after Monday’s pullback. Global crypto market capitalization stabilized around $3.9 trillion following a modest 0.15% uptick yesterday. Aster threatens Hyperliquid’s market … Read more

Korean Crypto Ambitions Rise as Upbit Clears Path to Nasdaq

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Naver plans to acquire Dunamu in a stock swap deal valued at 20 trillion KRW. Upbit controls roughly 70% of South Korea’s domestic crypto trading market. Dunamu’s unlisted shares climbed above 400,000 KRW after merger news. South Korea’s crypto and fintech landscape is shifting rapidly as Naver prepares to acquire Dunamu through a landmark stock-swap … Read more

UK FCA Grants Regulatory Approval to Ripple: What It Means for XRP Investors

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This approval permits limited crypto-related activities but does not grant full financial services authorization. The registration confirms compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations. The approval supports Ripple’s expansion into a regulated international market. Ripple has received approval from the United Kingdom’s financial watchdog, formally enabling its participation in the regulated cryptocurrency market. With … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs See $477M Inflows After Four Days of Outflows

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $477.2 million in net inflows following recent outflows. Spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $141.6 million, led by Fidelity and BlackRock. Bitcoin trades near $108,000 under resistance, signaling a possible correction. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States saw strong inflows on Tuesday, reversing the outflow trend of the prior week. … Read more

Bitcoin Price Forecast: Will BTC Retest $80K Amid Renewed Bearish Sentiment?

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Key Takeaways BTC fell below $86,000 on Monday, primarily driven by macroeconomic pressure. The leading cryptocurrency could retest the $80k lows if the bearish trend persists. BTC Falls Below $86,000 Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has started December on a bearish note, losing more than 5% of its value in the past 24 … Read more

Litecoin ETF Decision Nears: Is $400 Litecoin’s Next Target?

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Litecoin price jumps more than 10% to break resistance at $130 The altcoin is trending among today’s top performers as traders ride exchange-traded fund sentiment. If LTC turns parabolic amid ETF approval, analysts target a rise to $400 and beyond in the coming months. Litecoin (LTC) recorded a strong intraday gain of over 10%, rising … Read more

XRP Falls Below $1.90 Support as Altcoins Continue to Drain

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XRP price fell 5%, trading near $1.80. The altcoin’s losses occurred amid broader market bearish sentiment. Ripple’s token could drop to $1.50, though a rebound remains possible. On December 18, 2025, XRP, the token associated with Ripple, slid about 5% as the cryptocurrency market faced a fresh round of selling pressure during early trading. With … Read more

Hong Kong’s SFC Considers Digital Asset Custody as Investor Losses Rise

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Chairman Kelvin Wong warns of inflated DAT share prices. Boyaa Interactive and Ourgame International among affected firms. India and Australia also move to curb crypto-heavy listings. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has stepped up its scrutiny of listed companies holding digital asset treasuries (DATs) after findings suggested retail investors may have lost billions … Read more

Dogecoin Price Outlook: Golden Cross, Whale Accumulation, $1 Target Nearing

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Dogecoin (DOGE) formed a golden cross after defending the key $0.22 support level. With bearish pressure easing, whales accumulated 450 million DOGE. Analysts see targets between $0.33 and $0.37, with some forecasting the possibility of $1 by 2026. After several weeks of consolidation, Dogecoin (DOGE) is once again drawing attention as technical indicators and on-chain … Read more