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Cryptocurrency markets experience end-of-year profit-taking, with Bitcoin dropping fifteen percent from its recent peak. Major cryptocurrencies show mixed performance as BNB and Solana maintain relative strength amid market volatility. Trump’s upcoming presidency in 2025 creates optimistic sentiment for potential cryptocurrency market growth. New cryptocurrency releases focus on artificial intelligence and exchange functionality to attract investor interest. Virtuals Protocol leverages AI agent technology to gain significant traction in the evolving blockchain space. Exchange tokens like Bitget demonstrate strength through innovative Features addressing market volatility concerns. New cryptocurrency Releases, Listings, & Presales Today WYscale simplifies crypto investments with transparent management tools and up to 30% APY rewards. Tagger revolutionizes cross-border data sharing with AI tools and cryptographic authentication for secure datasets. Blending AI and blockchai...

On December 31, a crypto wallet belonging to an anonymous crypto trader has shocked both the crypto and the non-fungible token communities on X (formerly Twitter) after the record showed that it had sold five Pudgy Penguins NFT collections for $35 each, totaling only $175. Since the Pudgy Penguins have a current floor price of 21 ETH, the NFT trader has probably suffered nearly a half-million-dollar loss. An NFT Trader Probably Loses Over $300K In a December 31 blog post, Xeer, the founder of ApeVenturesVC and a renowned crypto and non-fungible token influencer confirmed that an undisclosed trader has sold five of his Pudgy Penguins non-fungible token collections for only $175. Based on Xeer findings, the unidentified NFT trader has sold his Pudgy Penguins #5222, Pudgy Penguins# 5996, Pudgy Penguins#2009, Pudgy Penguins#7743, and Pudgy Penguins#1550 NFT collections, all at just $34.99. Oh fuck… Someone just sold 5 of their @pudgypenguins for only $175 USD. They must have mis...

Over the past year, PeiPei has become a widely discussed meme coin, but as 2024 nears its end, the outlook isn’t as optimistic. With a market cap of $40 million, PeiPei’s price is showing signs of trouble, raising concerns about whether its support levels will hold or if it will face further declines. Investors are now seeking better meme coin alternatives, with frog-themed meme coins gaining popularity. Wall Street Pepe is now seen as a greater investment opportunity. PeiPei (PEIPEI) price analysis PeiPei is currently testing a crucial support level at a $40 million market cap. This marks the third time in 2024 that the coin has dipped to this critical point, with similar dips occurring in September and November. While this could indicate a potential triple bottom — a technical chart pattern suggesting a reversal to the upside—there’s also a risk that PeiPei could break this support and experience a sharp decline. Support levels are essential indica...

Bitcoin (BTC) has been making noise over the past couple of months for its notable uptick. Along with this, President-elect Donald Trump’s increased interest in the king coin made headlines. Trump’s announcement earlier this month that he intends to establish a strategic U.S. Bitcoin reserve like its strategic oil reserve fueled the fervor of cryptocurrency bulls. Similarly, a former German Finance Minister echoed this sentiment but for his country. Also Read: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Stash Tops 6,000 BTC: A Model for National Crypto Investment? Bitcoin To Enter German Reserves? Source: Stern According to a recent report, Christian Lindner, the leader of the Free Democrats (FDP) party, has supported the concept of using Bitcoin to diversify Germany’s reserves. The former finance minister noted that the European Central Bank (ECB) needs to follow suit. As Lindner has suggested, the United States is contemplating making Bitcoin a government reserve asset, which is why he th...

The meme coin market continues to capture the attention of investors, with a current market capitalization of $106 billion, reflecting a 1.6% growth in the past 24 hours. While often dismissed as novelty tokens, meme coins have matured into a formidable segment within the cryptocurrency space. Their rapid rise in value and market presence has demonstrated that these tokens are not just a passing trend but rather a legitimate force with the potential to drive substantial returns for savvy investors. Trending Meme Coins To Buy Now Among the top trending projects in the meme coin ecosystem are AVA AI, Stonks, and ArbDoge AI. These tokens stand out not only for their community-driven appeal but also for their innovative applications within the AI, DeFi, and Arbitrum sectors. Each project brings unique value propositions, positioning them as prime candidates for investors seeking both short-term gains and long-term growth. As the meme coin market evolves, these tokens represent a blend of...

1. Polymarket Accurately Predicts the 2024 U.S. Election Outcome In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket once again demonstrated its remarkable foresight, successfully predicting the final outcome through the collective intelligence of market participants. Even before Election Day, market contracts on Polymarket supporting a Trump victory saw a significant increase in trading volume, with predicted probabilities reaching as high as 75%, far surpassing the results of traditional polling agencies. Polymarket’s co-founder stated that this success not only highlights the potential of prediction markets but also provides the public with a more transparent and dynamic reference for public opinion trends. With the gradual development of regulatory frameworks, prediction markets are expected to become an important tool for global decision-making support, offering forward-looking data insights across various fields. 2. Ethena Launches a Ne...

A widely followed crypto analyst is leaning bullish on altcoins as Bitcoin (BTC) hovers below the $100,000 psychological level. In a new strategy session, pseudonymous crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 236,200 followers on the social media platform X that altcoins are due to explode over the coming weeks. According to Sherpa, one catalyst that will drive the altcoin rally is the fact that many of them have been capitulating for a long time. “Coins like [privacy-focused] Oasis (ROSE) chopped around for YEARS and are still consolidating. Hard to think these won’t fully send.” Source: Altcoin Sherpa/X Sherpa further says that the layer-1 blockchain Tron (TRX) is another good example of an altcoin that underwent consolidation for years before it skyrocketed recently. “So I expect something extremely strong for the next run here for these shitcoins because of how long they consolidated for. Not saying they’ll necessarily all hit or...

The BONK price declined by 7% in the last 24 hours despite the BURNmas event removing $51 million worth of coins from circulation. Bonk’s team had initially promised to execute the burn on Christmas Day but delayed it until Dec. 26. Despite a token burn event that removed 1.69 trillion BONK tokens worth over $51 million out of circulation, the Solana-based meme coin Bonk couldn’t get out of the broader crypto slump. A token-burning event, “BURNmas,” was announced in late November, aiming to burn 1 trillion tokens. The team behind this doge-themed coin proposed to burn 1,000 BONK for every X post with the hashtag #LetsBONK and 10,000 BONK for each new follower on Instagram and TikTok. The target was eventually surpassed, and BonkDAO members approved an updated proposal to burn 1.69 trillion BONK tokens on Dec. 26 at 5:40 PM UTC. The burned tokens represent 1.85% of the 90.97 trillion BONK tokens currently circulating, down from 100 trillion, according to CoinGe...

The crypto market is exhibiting a stark contrast, with 8% of tokens gaining value while the majority—92%—face losses within the past 24 hours. This situation reflects broader market trends, highlighting the volatility that characterizes the crypto space. However, certain assets demonstrate resilience, with selective tokens managing to maintain upward momentum amidst this volatility. Examining these gainers provides valuable insights into market sentiment, revealing how utility, innovation, and investor confidence drive selective momentum.   Biggest Crypto Gainers Today – Top List The market performance of today’s top gainers stands as a testament to their unique attributes. GateToken (GT) has risen by 7.65% in the last 24 hours, currently trading at $14.98, and has shown a 185% increase over the past year. Kaspa (KAS) saw a modest increase of 1.41%, with a current price of $0.120385, while maintaining an 89.16% growth over the last 12 months. OKB (OKB) r...