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Bitget BGB Token Soars 243% to New ATH of $5.89, Becoming 23rd-Largest Crypto

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Bitget’s native token, BGB, surges tremendously to the 23rd spot in the global crypto ranking, following an explosive rally of 243% over the past month. 

BGB has had an incredible performance in the final days of 2024, surging by more than 200% over the past 30 days. The token, which hovered at around $1.6 last month, has soared above the $5 mark in the hours leading up to press time. 

BGB Outstanding Performance 

Prominent Chinese reporter Colin Wu first called attention to BGB’s impressive performance in a tweet earlier today. He noted that the token has soared to the 25th spot in the global crypto ranking. At the time, BGB’s market cap stood at $7.55 billion, with a token worth $5.43. 

Interestingly, BGB continued its surge, hitting a new all-time high of $5.89 today, bringing its market cap to a staggering $8.24 billion. 

However, the token has witnessed a slight dip, plunging to a price of $5.76 per token at press time. Its market cap has also dropped to $8.06 billion. 

Despite the plunge, BGB is still up 15.93% over the past 24 hours, 27.48% in one week, and 243% over the past month. At press time, BGB is ranked as the 23rd biggest token in the global crypto ranking, according to data from CoinMarketCap. 

Additionally, BGB currently boasts a trading volume of $470.04 million, reflecting a surge of 67.82% in the past day. 

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BGB token | CoinMarketCap

Bitget Announces $2,000 Giveaway for BGB Holders  

The development comes days after the team behind Bitget announced a celebration campaign to reward members of its community with $2,000 worth of HYPE tokens. 

Per the announcement, users must hold 100 BGB tokens throughout the campaign period, from December 19 at 10:00 (UTC) to December 25, 2024, at 10:00 (UTC). 

Other requirements include joining the BGB community, completing a HYPE/USDT deposit, and trading any token amount during the campaign period. 

All BGB Holders See Profit 

Meanwhile, data from IntoTheBlock shows that all BGB holders are currently in profit following the recent price surge. Most BGB holders are long-term investors holding the token for over a month. 

Per the data, 37% of BGB holders have been holding the token for over a year, 61% for 1 to 12 months, and the remaining 2% are short-term traders holding it for less than 30 days. 

Tether Blacklists Address Linked to Roost Coin Amid Possible Connection to $22M NFT Fraud

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According to blockchain security firm PeckShield, Tether has added the Ethereum address “0x88E6…4d47” to its blacklist. 

The blacklisted wallet reportedly holds 13.144 million USDT on Ethereum and 2.66 million ROOST tokens on Base. Moreover, this address received 150 ETH in multiple transactions from “0x71B2…18a6,” an entity known to have removed ROOST/WETH liquidity on the Base blockchain approximately nine months ago.

Meanwhile, blockchain sleuth ZachXBT recently highlighted a possible link between the blacklisting and a recent indictment against two California men: Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo. 

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused them of orchestrating a $22 million rug pull across multiple NFT and digital asset projects. Among the projects listed in the DOJ report is Roost Coin, a token now tied to the blacklisted address.

The $22M Rug Pull Scandal

Last Friday, the DOJ unsealed a six-count indictment against Hay and Mayo, charging them with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and stalking. From May 2021 to May 2024, the duo allegedly defrauded investors by promoting fraudulent NFT projects with false claims. 

These include the now-infamous Vault of Gems, Faceless, and Roost Coin. Instead of delivering on their promises, Hay and Mayo are accused of abandoning the projects after raising millions.

In their schemes, Hay and Mayo allegedly concealed their involvement by falsely naming others as project leaders. Notably, when a project manager exposed their role in the Faceless NFT project, the duo allegedly launched a harassment campaign against the individual and their family.

The Blockchain Trail

The blacklisted address’s connection to ROOST tokens and its ties to liquidity removal on Base further deepen suspicions surrounding Roost Coin’s involvement in the fraudulent operations. Tether blacklisting the wallet may be part of broader efforts to disrupt the financial networks of those implicated in the fraud case.

Notably, the last time PeckShieldAlert reported Tether blacklisting a wallet was in connection with addresses involved in the theft of thousands of USDT tokens from the FixedFloat exchange hack seven months ago.

Shiba Inu Position in Danger As SUI Hits $13.4B Market Cap in Push to Overtake Shib

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Sui, a new market entrant, is doubling down on its attempt to surpass Shiba Inu in the crypto ranking, as its market cap recently hit a new milestone.

Notably, this comes as Shiba Inu has regained bullish momentum after a notable correction last week. The second-largest meme coin by market cap has surged almost 4% in the past 24 hours, mirroring a broader market rebound.

Despite the recovery phase, SHIB has dropped three places in the market cap ranking in the past month. Bullish traction on Avalanche, Chainlink, and Toncoin has ensured the high-caliber meme coin moved to 14th place.

Meanwhile, the doggy-themed meme coin could move lower as a strong rival draws increasingly closer. SUI may be the next asset to flip Shiba Inu in market cap rankings amidst sustained bullish momentum.

Sui Nears All-Time High

The Sui network’s native token has continued consolidating around its all-time high of $4.96, achieved early in the month. The sustained momentum has seen it reclaim the $13 billion market cap, hitting $13.9 billion yesterday.

Moreover, SUI’s continued upward push has placed it in contention to flip Shiba Inu in market cap. At press time, the network’s valuation stands at $13.42 billion, less than $400 million from Shiba Inu’s $13.84 billion.

This means that SUI needs to surge less than 2% to $4.67 to surpass Shiba Inu’s market cap and rank 14th. However, this will materialize if the meme coin remains at the current valuation and does not rise alongside the market.

Will TVL Surge Push Sui Past Shiba Inu?

Meanwhile, bullish momentum continues to swell in the SUI ecosystem. The SUI token has surged a jaw-dropping 522% in the past year, with 32% of the uptick from its solid move from sub $3.5 to the current market price.

Furthermore, the total value locked (TVL) on the Sui network increased with the asset’s price. Data from DeFiLlama shows an over 10% TVL uptick to $1.788 billion in the ecosystem over the past 30 days.

Based on this, analysis suggests that SUI will target $5 next, with the expected reach at the 78.60% Fibonacci level at $5.7. Meanwhile, other commentaries asserted further upsides to $6.61 and $7.73 for SUI.

In the meantime, SUI trades at $4.59, up 2.28% in the past 24 hours.

Solana Eyes $200 Breakout: Is a Parabolic Run to $263 Imminent?

Is Solana (SOL) ready for a bull run to its all-time high with an emerging breakout event for 2025?

With Bitcoin rebounding significantly in the last 24 hours, the altcoin segment is gaining momentum. Amid improving conditions for altcoins, Solana’s market price has increased by 2.17% over the past 24 hours.

Despite negative returns over the past 7 and 13 days, Solana maintains a market cap of $94 billion. As it slips under BNB coin to occupy the sixth-largest cryptocurrency spot, Solana is approaching the psychological $200 mark, signaling the potential for a new breakout rally.

SOL Price Analysis

In the 4-hour chart, Solana’s price trend showcases a bearish influence. However, the underlying support indicates several technical signals pointing to a potential reversal rally.

For instance, it shows a descending broadening wedge pattern, typically considered bullish, increasing the likelihood of a breakout.

Solana Price Chart
Solana Price Chart

The price trend within the pattern suggests a bullish reversal from the support trend line. Additionally, the reversal forms an Adam and Eve pattern with a neckline near the $198 level.

Slightly below the $200 psychological mark, a breakout above the neckline could trigger an explosive parabolic rally. Furthermore, the recovery has surpassed the 50-EMA line and the 23.6% Fibonacci level at $196.36.

During the recovery, the 4-hour RSI has remained above the 50% level, indicating increased buying pressure. Moreover, sustained support above the 50-EMA line on the 4-hour chart enhances the chances of an uptrend continuation.

As a result, the technical indicators are gradually signaling a buying opportunity for Solana in the short term.

Solana Price Targets

The technical patterns and the recovery rally suggest that Solana could rise to test the overhead resistance near $215. Optimistically, a bullish breakout from the broadening wedge pattern could propel the uptrend to $263 by January 2025.

Looking further ahead, with a broader market recovery in Q1 2025, the Fibonacci levels suggest a new all-time high (ATH) target at $286.85. On the other hand, if the bullish rally fails to reclaim the $200 mark, Solana may retest the 20-EMA line at $192.58.

Analyst Says Shiba Inu Path to $0.000081 Will Continue

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With Shiba Inu showing strong rebound ability, an analyst suggests that the meme coin will continue on the path toward its all-time high.

Shiba Inu has participated in the wider market correction, shedding over 22% last week. The recession saw the dog-themed meme coin retest an early November low of around $0.00001853.

Meanwhile, SHIB has rebounded strongly from the zone to trade close to its major demand zone around $0.000022. The asset has surged 24% from the low and now trades at $0.00002312.

As a result, seasoned market analyst Javon Marks insists that Shiba Inu’s bullish momentum remains. In a Christmas Day tweet, he maintained that the meme coin could continue on its path to $0.000081.

Shiba Inu Prints Bullish Signal

Marks stated that Shiba Inu has shown upside potential. He mentioned in his tweet that Shiba Inu’s latest rebound has printed a bullish signal set to spur further price upswings.

Additionally, the market expert stated that Shiba Inu’s path, close to its all-time high of $0.00008854, remains on course. Per the commentary, Marks asserted that the second-largest meme coin will surge over 234% or about 3.33x to $0.0000810.

An accompanying chart shows that Shiba Inu has printed a bullish confirmation after the latest steep. The SHIB/USD 1-day chart shows that the token affirmed the upward momentum with a bullish-engulfed daily close yesterday.

Shiba Inu Price Prediction

Notably, the analyst did not clearly state when Shiba Inu will hit the new target. However, his “in the cards” remark suggests the meme coin would explode to the price level imminently.

Shiba Inu to $0.000081

Meanwhile, Mark has been specific about Shiba Inu’s push to $0.0000811. He has repeatedly reiterated the prediction, echoing bullish momentum around the Shiba Inu ecosystem.

In October, the seasoned analyst suggested a move to $0.000081 was imminent. Notably, the prediction came before the bullish momentum from Donald Trump’s election win gripped the crypto market.

At the time, Shiba Inu traded at $0.0000178, and a purchase at that rate would have entailed an over 30% portfolio uptick at the current market price. Meanwhile, the meme coin remains 252% away from the $0.000081 target.

However, other analysts share a correlating Shiba Inu price outlook. For context, popular community figure SHIB KNIGHT insists that the token is ready to conquer $0.00008618 and target unprecedented heights.

Furthermore, Charting Guy speculated that SHIB could retest its all-time high. He cited a breakout from a symmetrical triangle, suggesting a surge to $0.00008841.

TRX Analysis: Will Tron Break Out for a Massive 2025 Rally?

Will Tron (TRX) break past the short-term resistance trendline for an explosive end to 2024?

With a bullish recovery in the crypto market, Tron’s price action showcases a potential breakout rally ahead. It has seen a price jump of 22% over the past 30 days and the short-term correction hints at a massive reversal rally. 

Will the potential momentum surge from the falling channel pattern breakout drive Tron to a new all-time high? Let’s find out.

TRX Price Analysis

The TRX price trend in the 4-hour chart showcases a falling channel pattern. With two parallel trend lines dictating Tron prices, the ongoing recovery marks a positive cycle within the channel. 

BINANCE:TRXUSD Chart Image by Trojan69420

As TRX recovers, buyers are on the verge of challenging the resistance trend line to give a breakout rally. The recovery run has broken above the 200 EMA line and the $0.25 mark. Currently, Tron is trading at $0.2568, with an intraday gain of 1.94%. 

Furthermore, the recovery run has limited the chances of a death cross between the 50 and 200 EMA lines. Meanwhile, the 4-hour RSI line has exceeded the halfway level, signaling improved bullish momentum. 

Tron Stablecoin Supply Hits $62B

Adding to the ecosystem’s bullish narrative, TRON’s stablecoin supply, led by USDT, stabilized at $62 billion. This reflects a balanced market and ecosystem maturity.

While USDT maintained a consistent supply with minimal fluctuations, other stablecoins like USDC, USDD, TUSD, and USDJ showed steady growth, highlighting the network’s stability and diversity. This suggests a mature market with fewer disruptions and stronger investor confidence.

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Tron Price Targets

In case of a bullish breakout of the falling channel pattern, the TRX price trend will likely re-challenge its recently-formed 52-week high at $0.45. This reveals an upside potential of 75%. Meanwhile, for 2025 targets, the trend-based Fibonacci levels paint $0.54 as an optimistic target in January 2025. 

On the flip side, a bearish reversal within the falling channel pattern could retest the $0.2251 support level.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: Can Bulls Drive BTC Beyond $100K?

Will Bitcoin (BTC) recapture the $100K level before the 2025 New Year’s Eve as bulls spring back into action?

As Bitcoin’s price resurfaces above the $98,000 mark, its market cap is closing in on the $2 trillion valuation once again. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin has increased by 4.56%, signaling a bullish recovery. 

Amid the BTC price surge, the crypto market is witnessing dramatic rebounds in altcoins, driving liquidations from shorts to $149.46 million. However, the total liquidation has reached $252.67 million, including $103.22 million worth of long-side liquidation.

With the tables turning to favor the bulls, will Bitcoin reclaim the $100,000 barrier before 2025? 

BTC Price Analysis

In the 4-hour chart, BTC’s price action showcases a double-bottom reversal from the crucial support of the $93,000 level. As predicted in our previous article, BTC bounced back to surpass the $97,000 level with a morning star pattern on the daily chart. 

BITSTAMP:BTCUSD Chart Image by Trojan69420

Currently, the double-bottom reversal in the 4-hour chart is testing the neckline at the $99,000 level. 

The bullish recovery has resulted in a positive crossover between the 20 and 200 EMA lines. Meanwhile, the current price action ranges between 50 and 100 EMAs in the 4-hour chart. 

Furthermore, the 4-hour RSI line has crossed above the halfway level, signaling a boost in buying pressure. Hence, the technical indicators are gradually turning bullish, increasing the chances of a breakout rally. 

Bitcoin ETFs Continue to Bleed

Meanwhile, institutional support for Bitcoin is yet to resurface as the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs maintain a negative net flow for the fourth consecutive day. On December 24, the total daily net outflow stood at $338.38 million. 

Out of this, BlackRock recorded an outflow of $188.71 million, followed by Fidelity, which recorded an outflow of $83.16 million. Over the past few days, the net outflow has dropped the total net assets to $110 billion.

Bitcoin Price Targets

Based on the price action levels, the breakout of the $99,000 neckline will likely result in a price jump to the $102,557 mark. On the flip side, a bullish failure could result in a retest of the 200-day EMA line at $96,293. 

Bitcoin Targets $100,000 on Christmas Day Spurred by Growing Whale Accumulation

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Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, targets a six-figure Christmas gift to enthusiasts spurred by dip-buying whales.

After a scare last week, the premier asset reclaimed $99,000 on Christmas Eve. For context, Bitcoin previously dumped to $92,000 last week, recording its worst week since Donald Trump’s re-election.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin has recovered sharply, catalyzing a broader market uptrend. The pioneering cryptocurrency neared $100,000 yesterday, raising optimism that it would reclaim the six-figure price mark on Christmas Day.

Dip-Buying Whales Spearheads Rebound

Data from market intelligence platform Santiment shows that dip-accumulating whales were forerunners of the latest rebound. The tweet disclosed the number in each Bitcoin holder category and how surging acquisitions among whales have spearheaded the rebound.

Santiment’s data shows that:

  • 50.17 million wallet addresses hold between 0 and 0.1 bitcoins.
  • 4.31 million addresses hold 0.1 to 10 bitcoins.
  • 150,130 wallets hold between 10 BTC and 1,000 BTC.
  • 2,050 addresses hold 1,000 bitcoins and above.
Bitcoin Whale Category per Santiment

Meanwhile, Santiment attributed the recent rebound to the growing accumulation of wallets stacking between 10 and 1,000 bitcoins. The intelligence platform noted that this category of whale addresses has increasingly bought Bitcoin, sparking a price resurgence close to $100,000.

Whale Accumulation to Sustain Price Uptrend

Notably, Santiment suggested that the price uptrend could spill into next year if whales in two categories keep increasing. While acknowledging that the whales holding at least 10 BTC accumulated Bitcoin massively this year, it noted that a repeat in 2025 will sustain the price upside.

The crypto market saw increased acquisitions amid growing adoption. Inflows from Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and incessant buy-ins from corporate companies as a strategic reserve asset have contributed to the surging number of Bitcoin whale wallets.

Meanwhile, analysts expect more adoption upsides. They insist that the conducive environment from a Donald Trump-led administration would attract more institutions to Bitcoin.

In the meantime, the premier asset trades at $98,001 with a current market cap of $1.94 trillion.

Dogecoin to $37: Top Analysts Issue Bold Timeline

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As Dogecoin (DOGE) experiences a notable resurgence, analysts are weighing in on how soon it could reach an all-time high in the double-digit range.

Today, Dogecoin is trading up by 3% after making a notable attempt to reclaim the $0.34 threshold. Last Friday, Dogecoin plummeted to $0.2644. Considering its current market value of $0.3315, the meme coin has rebounded by 25.4% from last week’s low.

With this impressive price action, market watchers are becoming increasingly optimistic about an all-time-high rally.

Dogecoin Following PO3 Schematic

In a tweet, analyst Tardigrade pointed out that Dogecoin is aligning with what he calls the “Power of Three (PO3)” pattern. Specifically, these are Dogecoin’s accumulation, manipulation, and distribution phases.

The accumulation phase is where the price consolidates, with Dogecoin experiencing steady movement within a range. This phase occurred from mid-November to mid-December after dramatic price swings in the first week of November.

As for the manipulation phase, which involves a sudden move intended to trap traders, Dogecoin recently entered this phase, specifically last week. This was the crash to $0.264 on December 20 before the rebound.

Now, Tardigrade suggests Dogecoin is undergoing a distribution phase, where the price could rise rapidly, potentially reaching new all-time highs.

According to the schematic and analysis, Dogecoin could see a strong upward trend targeting prices beyond $1 or higher, as depicted in the green section of the accompanying chart. 

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Dogecoin PO3 schematic Diagram by Trader Tardigrade

Notably, this would mark a new history for the meme coin, which peaked at around $0.73 in the last cycle. Tardigrade expects the $1 price point to materialize in the short term, especially in the next dramatic uptrend phase. 

In the more extended phase, this analyst has speculated on prices as high as $30 for Dogecoin. For context, this price point would equate to a $4 trillion market cap for Dogecoin, a highly speculative outlook.

Dogecoin to Reach $37 by May 2025

Despite the speculative nature of this target, bold predictions for Dogecoin are widespread in the crypto community. Analysts BALO even argued that Dogecoin could peak at $37 in a separate commentary. He suggested that Dogecoin’s peak for this cycle could materialize by May 2025, citing correlation in historical patterns.

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Dogecoin chart by BALO

Notably, some have contested this view, with a critic pointing out that such ambitious calls often lead to people losing money in crypto as they wait for lofty targets when they should take profits.

Undeterred, Balo responded that doubters could sell their Dogecoin in the $4 price range if they feel that is its peak.

Shiba Inu Lead Confirms Working Over the Christmas Holiday

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Shiba Inu pseudonymous leader, Shytoshi Kusama, showcases his unending commitment to SHIB as he continues to work on the project over the Christmas holiday. 

The enigmatic leader of the Shiba Inu ecosystem made this known in a recent X post. He was responding to an inquiry from popular angel investor Ben Lang. 

In the post, Lang asked his followers to indicate whether they are working or building projects during the holiday period so that he could add them to a special X group. 

Although Lang did not state the rationale behind the inquiry, he might be seeking to collaborate and share ideas with developers working during the holidays.  

Shiba Inu Lead Confirms Working During the Holiday 

Responding to Lang’s inquiry, Shiba Inu’s leader echoed, ‘Right here,’ suggesting that he is currently working during the Christmas holiday. This deviates from what has been observed across the world, where many people have taken breaks to celebrate the festive season. 

Apparently, Kusama is not taking any break as he disclosed he is presently working through the Christmas holiday. This underscores his unwavering commitment to the Shiba Inu project. 

This is not the first time that Kusama has portrayed himself as a workaholic. Last month, Kusama disclosed that he once worked 20 hours daily for weeks, building the Shiba Inu project, adding that his job role now includes talking to SHIB holders. 

This tireless effort reflects his commitment to expanding Shiba Inu’s utility and enhancing the token’s adoption. 

Kusama Envisions Taking SHIB to Top 5 

The move aligns with Kusama’s ambition to make SHIB rank among the top five biggest cryptos over the next few years. This enterprising goal requires SHIB to flip BNB from the fifth position and achieve a market cap of $101.32 billion. In this hypothetical scenario, Shiba Inu’s price could be around $0.0001719, assuming its market cap remains stable. 

Meanwhile, the Shiba Inu ecosystem team recently showed that it is actively working during the holidays, as reflected in the launch of SHIB: The Metaverse. Yesterday, the team launched early access to the Metaverse project, allowing users to own and build on virtual plots of land. 

As investors look forward to 2025, Kusama’s work ethic will likely set the tone for what several market observers project could be a fantastic year for crypto assets, including Shiba Inu.