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| Trending Crypto News Today |
The crypto market is clawing back from last month's brutal 36% BTC reset, with total cap at ~$3.08T (down 0.84% in 24h). BTC reclaimed $91K amid whale longs and ETF inflows flipping positive after $3.5B November outflows. Fear & Greed sits at "Fear" (boost #2), signaling capitulation vibes but potential reversal as RSI hits oversold ~30. Alts like ETH (+2% to $2,991) and XRP (+0.4% to $2.19) show rotation, while memes on SOL ($140, -0.71%) dominate X chatter. Global FUD from China's crackdown and Upbit hack lingers, but Fed rate cut odds (87% for Dec) and QT end could spark liquidity. Here's the top trending buzz from searches and X:
1. Bitcoin's Relief Rally: $90K Hold Eyes $100K Squeeze
- The Trend: BTC stabilized post-Thanksgiving dip, with analysts like Mister Crypto calling a "local bottom" as RSI nears historic lows. Whales yanked 47K+ BTC from exchanges; $15.4B options expiry today (max pain $100K puts) could trigger shorts covering. Arthur Hayes sticks to $250K year-end call, citing no systemic crash like FTX.
- Why Trending: X threads explode with "capitulation over" charts; dominance dipped to 57.1% (bullish for alts). Spot ETFs net +$320M yesterday (IBIT +$137M), ending outflow streak—cumulative inflows hit $12B.
- Market Pulse: Up 0.5% to $90,723; break $92K targets $100K–$110K. JPMorgan's new BTC-halving note (1.5x upside to 2028) adds Wall Street hype.
2. Hyperliquid $HYPE Unlock: "Cleanest Ever" Sparks AI Agent Rotation
- The Trend: 1.75M $HYPE tokens (~$60M) unlocked Nov 29; no dumps—902K vested, 609K OTC, 850K restaked. Price +0.6% to $36, up 9% weekly amid sector chop.
- Why Trending: X calls it a "conviction signal" breaking unlock curses; ascending triangle breakout + Ichimoku support fuels on-chain AI buzz. Multi-agent signals green, shorts covering.
- Market Pulse: Holds $36; $40+ if resistance clears. Ties into DePIN surge like $HNT leading alts.
3. Ethereum Gas Limit Push: 180M "Floor" for 2026 Scaling Boom
- The Trend: Mainnet limit up from 45M to 60M post-Dencun; Anthony Sassano (Bankless) eyes tripling to 180M as baseline—"we can go higher" for DeFi/NFT throughput.
- Why Trending: Crushes scalability FUD; X memes "ETH summer 2026" amid AI agent adoption. Ether ETFs +$76.6M (5-day streak).
- Market Pulse: ETH at $2,991 (+2%); 20–30% pump potential on adoption.
4. XRP ETFs Outflow BTC: $644M November Inflows + Regulatory Wins
- The Trend: Spot XRP ETFs crushed BTC with $644M inflows last month; Senate's Dec vote on market structure bill could clarify CFTC/SEC roles.
- Why Trending: "Wave-5 breakout" above $2.22 eyed; holds $2.17 support. Trump-era optimism + inflows signal institutional FOMO.
- Market Pulse: +0.4% to $2.19; total cap rebound to $3.49T if bill passes. SOL ETFs end 21-day lose streak but lag <$140.
5. Stablecoin Shifts: Record Mints, Downgrades, and Bank Plays
- The Trend: Circle minted record $1.25B USDC in 24h; Klarna launched KlarnaUSD; S&P downgraded Tether to "weak" on reserves. U.S. Bancorp tests Stellar stablecoins; issuers bought $44B Treasuries post-US law.
- Why Trending: First monthly cap drop in 26 months (to $303B, -1.48%) signals risk-off, but liquidity plays hype. X buzz on "stablecoin summer."
- Market Pulse: USDT/others steady; could fuel risk appetite if Fed eases.
Quick Trending Hits on X:
- Meme Mania on SOL/BNB: $FARTCOIN, $BILLY, $KABUTO, $PIPPIN, $TIKTOK topping heatmaps—degen rotation amid majors' rebound.
- FUD Waves: Upbit hack tied to Lazarus Group; China bans crypto payments; UK mandates trade reporting Jan 1.
- Bullish Edges: MicroStrategy's BTC yield at 19.1% (Saylor unfazed); Czech National Bank buys BTC first-time; Avail Nexus unifies ETH/SOL liquidity.
- Bear Notes: Gold beats BTC on trust; stablecoin decline shows appetite drop.
Vibe: Cautiously bullish—relief bounces + inflows vs. reg/macro risks. Majors lead, but alts/memes could pop on rotation. DYOR, NFA—what's your watchlist today?
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