Finance: News, Insights, Predictions

The release of the FOMC minutes today may lead to increased volatility in Bitcoin's price in 2026. Traders will be monitoring for indications of potential Fed rate cuts and key price levels between $87,000 and $90,000.

By the end of 2025, only three segments of the cryptocurrency market demonstrated profitability: real-world asset tokenization, layer 1 networks, and U.S.-based cryptocurrency projects.

In a notable market adjustment, Binance has announced the delisting of 14 margin trading pairs, including BCH/FDUSD. This strategic move reflects the exchange's ongoing efforts to optimize its offerings.

Seven promising altcoins priced under $0.40 are currently attracting investor attention. Despite perceptions of a lull in the cryptocurrency market, these altcoins are generating significant interest and showing potential for growth.

Grayscale has announced its list of the top 20 most successful altcoins from the last quarter, highlighting notable surprises. As we approach 2026, both Bitcoin (BTC) and various altcoins are anticipated to see substantial price increases.

Bitcoin Cash is projected to reach a critical milestone of $1,000 between 2026 and 2030, as global cryptocurrency adoption is expected to accelerate significantly in 2025.

As we near the end of 2025, Bitcoin Cash USD (BCHUSD) is currently trading at $591.76, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.13% from its previous close of $598.50.

Bitcoin Cash has fallen below the $600 support level, prompting a bearish crossover in the MACD and a decline in the Money Flow Index (MFI). This raises questions about whether the BCH price is experiencing a significant downturn or merely a temporary fluctuation.

Technical analysis indicates a cautious market environment, as XRP faces challenges in regaining resistance levels. Additionally, momentum indicators are currently reflecting oversold conditions, leading to a focus on the $1.80 zone for the Ripple token.

XRP is currently experiencing a bearish trend, facing a potential crash risk of 41%. While both long-term and short-term holders are making purchases, a specific group remains a barrier to a price breakout.

Ripple is experiencing a much-needed relief in the crypto market, especially after the SEC dropped its case earlier this year. Despite this positive news for Ripple, experts suggest that another affordable cryptocurrency may offer better investment opportunities.

XRP has been trading below the 50-week simple moving average for 70 days, consistent with previous cycles that led to significant rallies. Analysts are closely observing important support levels during this period.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz recently provided an update on the XRP Ledger hub, which has been in operation for several months. His comments addressed ongoing speculation regarding potential upgrades to the XRP Ledger ahead of 2026.

Ripple's XRP has been trading below its 50-week Simple Moving Average (SMA) for 70 days, a threshold that has historically served as a springboard for significant rallies.

Standard Chartered's head of digital assets research has shared insights following the SEC's decision to drop its appeal, suggesting that this development could lead to XRP reaching a value of $8.

Standard Chartered forecasts that XRP could reach $8 by 2026, representing a potential increase of 315%. The report outlines the calculations and conditions necessary for this price target to be achieved.

XRP has stabilized around $1.88, reflecting a 1% increase after previously dipping to $1.84. Traders are closely watching the upcoming Fed minutes, which will be released at 2 p.m. ET, for potential insights into market trends.

Nick Shirley's creator coin, $THENICKSHIRLEY, which operates on Zora and is built on Coinbase's Base network, experienced a dramatic rise in market cap, reaching approximately $9 million following the viral spread of a Minnesota childcare fraud video.

Michael Saylor addressed concerns about quantum computing's potential threat to Bitcoin's security during a recent interview with David Gokhshtein. He urged listeners to remain calm, referencing a message from "The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy."

KuCoin has published its 2025 Annual Review, titled “A Renewed Brand. A Year Built on Trust,” which highlights a pivotal year for the exchange focused on enhancing compliance and security measures.

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, will delist several major trading pairs at the beginning of 2026. This decision will impact popular cryptocurrencies such as LINK, ADA, and BCH.

Lunar Digital Assets has announced in its annual report that 2025 will be recognized as "Year One" for Litecoin. The report also outlines significant milestones expected for LitVM in 2026.

On December 30, the global cryptocurrency market cap increased to $2.96 trillion, with Bitcoin rising above $87,000 and PIPPIN emerging as the top gainer.

U.S. spot ETFs focused on altcoins such as XRP, Solana, and Litecoin have recorded $12 million in net inflows, defying the broader trend of outflows seen in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

Tapzi is being highlighted as a leading cryptocurrency with a projected return on investment of 200%. This comes at a time when traditional safe assets like gold and silver have reached new highs, contrasting with the performance of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.