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Bitwise Files for 11 Altcoin ETFs Including AAVE, UNI Amid SOL, XRP Muted Gains

Bitwise altcoin ETFs: Digital asset manager Bitwise has filed with the SEC for 11 new U.S. spot ETFs targeting AAVE, ZEC, UNI, HYPE, SUI, STRK, NEAR, TAO, ENA, CC, and TRX, using a 60/40 split of direct asset investments and derivatives for expanded exposure in 2026. Bitwise strategy splits investme

Bitwise Seeks SEC Approval for 11 Altcoin Strategy ETFs Including Bittensor

Bitwise has filed with the U.S. SEC for 11 single-token strategy ETFs targeting altcoins like Aave, Uniswap, Zcash, Bittensor, Sui, and Near. These funds blend spot holdings up to 60% with ETP securities and derivatives for regulated exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitwise seeks approval for 1

Bitcoin’s Lower Volatility Highlights Altcoins’ Liquidity Needs for Stability

XRP and SOL exhibited volatility of 80% and 87% over the past 12 months in 2025, roughly twice Bitcoin’s 43%. This divergence underscores Bitcoin’s stability amid altcoin immaturity, driven by shallower liquidity despite significant ETF inflows totaling billions for major tokens. XRP vol

Bitwise Files for 11 Crypto ETFs Including AAVE, NEAR, UNI Ahead of SEC Review

Bitwise filed applications for 11 new cryptocurrency ETFs with the U.S. SEC on December 30, targeting AAVE, CC, ENA, HYPE, NEAR, STRK, SUI, TAO, TRX, UNI, and ZEC. These funds seek capital appreciation via 60% direct token holdings, 40% in ETPs and derivatives, with trading potentially starting Marc

ETH Remains the Largest Long Position Despite ~$39.4M Unrealized Losses, Led by BTC OG Insider Whale on Hyperliquid

XRP Price Signals Potential Head-and-Shoulders Top Amid Bearish Metrics

XRP price hovers at $1.86, down 2% amid a 19% trading volume surge to $1.9 billion, indicating bearish divergence from a head-and-shoulders pattern, declining open interest, and negative funding rates. XRP price forms head-and-shoulders top on daily chart, with neckline support at $1.80-$1.85 under

Truth Social ETFs Debut Amid Anti-ESG Focus as XRP ETFs Draw $70M Inflows

Truth Social ETFs launch tomorrow, December 30, on the New York Stock Exchange, targeting anti-ESG investors with American-themed indices like energy security and defense. Featuring 0.65% fees, they screen out companies tied to DEI quotas and controversial causes, while XRP ETFs attract $70 million

Grayscale: Regulations May Drive Bitcoin Adoption in 2026, Quantum Risks Overstated

Grayscale’s 2026 crypto market outlook predicts U.S. bipartisan regulations will accelerate institutional adoption and on-chain activity. Quantum computing risks remain overstated with no powerful systems yet. ETF inflows hit $87 billion in 2025, expanding to new assets amid dollar debasement

Ripple Partners with Japanese Banks to Advance XRP Ledger Amid TVL Challenges

Ripple has partnered with major Japanese banks like Mizuho and SMBC Nikko Securities, along with Securitize Japan, to expand XRPL use in regulated digital finance. The initiative includes $10,000 grants for startups developing stablecoins, tokenized assets, and credit infrastructure on the XRP Ledge

Crypto Firms Like Ripple and Circle Eye US Bank Licenses for 2026

Crypto banks 2026 will see multiple launches in the US as firms like BitGo, Circle, Erebor, Fidelity Digital Assets, Paxos, and Ripple gain national bank licenses. This shift bridges traditional finance and decentralized assets, enabling direct access to systems like Fedwire and boosting stablecoin

ZachXBT Links Canadian Scammer to $2M Coinbase Thefts Involving XRP

A Canadian scammer known as Haby, or Havard, stole over $2 million in cryptocurrency from Coinbase users in 2025 through impersonation attacks. Posing as support staff, he tricked victims into transferring funds. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT exposed him via on-chain analysis and social media leak

Altcoins Stabilize Near Lows as Bitcoin Holds Highs Amid Volume Slump

Altcoin trading volumes have plunged to multi-year lows in December 2025, with XRP at $32 billion, BNB at $13.7 billion, SOL at $43 billion, and ADA at $3.8 billion, per CryptoQuant data. Social interest is also collapsing, resembling 2019 and 2022 pullbacks, yet Bitcoin holds near cycle highs while

XRP’s Shrinking Liquid Supply Amid Sell Pressure May Tighten Market

XRP’s liquid supply is shrinking despite heavy selling pressure, with exchange balances near 1.5 billion tokens amid rising inflows to platforms like Binance. Over 6 million wallets hold 500 XRP or less, high accumulation costs, and escrows limit tradable supply, potentially amplifying price m

SEC’s Cicely LaMothe Retires Amid DOGE ETF Approvals and Meme Coin Guidance

Cicely LaMothe, SEC Deputy Director of Corporation Finance, retires after 24 years shaping crypto policies, including statements clarifying meme coins as non-securities and staking rules. Her exit aligns with the agency’s shift to a supportive crypto stance amid ETF approvals and enforcement c

XRP Short-Term Bounce Faces Bearish Long-Term Trend Amid Bitcoin Lift

XRP posted a 1.38% price gain in the past 24 hours amid Bitcoin’s recovery above the $90,000 level, despite a 0.85% weekly decline per CoinMarketCap data. This short-term bounce reflects broader market movements rather than sustained XRP demand. XRP up 1.38% daily but down 0.85% weekly, signal

ZBT Leads Upbit’s KRW Market as ZBT/KRW Pair Accounts for 11.11% of $14.18B Trading Volume

Experts Challenge XRP Supply Shock Narrative, Highlight Bitcoin’s Influence

The XRP supply shock theory, claiming reduced exchange tokens will trigger a price surge, lacks substance according to experts like Bill Morgan. XRP’s price primarily follows Bitcoin’s trends, with abundant liquidity at around 16 billion tokens on exchanges ensuring no true shortage. XRP

Ethereum Whale Accumulation Bolsters Bullish Setup and Potential Upside

Ethereum whale accumulation strengthened bullish sentiment on December 29, with a major wallet withdrawing 2,218 ETH worth $6.52 million from Kraken. Trading volume surged 130% to $17.16 billion, and technical patterns signal potential upside to $3,360. Ethereum whale accumulation: Wallet 0xcd9 adde

Crypto Funds Log $446M Outflows, Bitcoin Hits Hardest as XRP Draws Inflows

Crypto funds outflows reached $446 million last week, with the United States leading at $460 million in redemptions. This marks $3.2 billion in total outflows since October 10. XRP products drew $70.2 million inflows, while Solana added $7.5 million, countering Bitcoin and Ethereum losses. United St

Mike Novogratz Questions XRP and Cardano’s Survival in Evolving Crypto Market

Mike Novogratz questions whether XRP and Cardano can survive the crypto market shift, citing low network activity despite strong communities and high valuations. Tokens must prove real utility through usage and revenue as the industry matures beyond hype. Low active addresses challenge viability: XR