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Gemini Users See 73% Chance XRP Ends 2025 Between $1.5 and $2

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Gemini Users See 73% Chance XRP Ends 2025 Between $1.5 and $2

Leading crypto exchange Gemini has revealed that a clear majority of its users expect XRP to close the year at prices between $1.50 and $2.00. 

In a post on X, Gemini shared screenshots of its ongoing user polls gauging expectations for XRP’s year-end price. The poll, which launched on December 12, shows that most participants believe XRP will finish the year between $1.50 and $2.00. 

More Gemini Users See XRP Closing 2025 at $1.5-$2 

In its latest update, Gemini reported that users assigned a 63% probability to XRP ending the year above $1.50 but below $2. This range reflects a broad consensus that XRP is more likely to remain stable with no aggressive breakout before year-end. Meanwhile, confidence in this outcome has strengthened, with the probability rising to 73% at press time.  

Indeed, expectations of higher prices have weakened. According to Gemini, only 38% of participants initially predicted that XRP would end the year between $2 and $2.50, a figure that has since declined to 28%. 

Similarly, users assigned just a 5% chance to a move into the $2.50–$3 range and a 4% probability to a rally above $3. As of press time, the odds for both scenarios have dropped further to 4% each. 

On the downside, Gemini noted that 6% of participants expected XRP to fall below the $1.50 mark by year-end. Following the recent pullback across the broader crypto market, that figure has edged up slightly to 7%. 

Gemini users predict XRP price by year end
Gemini users predict XRP price by year end

Resolution of Outcomes and Payouts 

Notably, the XRP price prediction closes on December 31, 2025, at 09:00 a.m. (GMT +1). In the meantime, Gemini clarified how it will determine the outcome, using the $1.50–$2 range as an example. 

The exchange explained that users who bet on this target will see their outcome resolve to “Yes” if XRP’s price, as measured by the GRR-KAIKO_XRPUSD_8UTC index on Kaiko, is greater than $1.50 but less than or equal to $2.

Furthermore, Gemini stated that it plans to distribute payouts to users no later than the day following the market’s closure. 

XRP Current Performance

With just a week left in the year, XRP is trading at $1.87. Since December 15, the token has been hovering between $2 and $1.80. This helps explain why most Gemini users remain confident that it will neither drop below $1.50 nor exceed $2 by year-end.

The $1.50–$2.00 target reflects an extremely conservative outlook compared to XRP’s performance earlier this year, when the token surged to around $3.65 in July. 

Nonetheless, many users anticipate that the current downtrend will not persist. They expect a short-term reversal, driven by potential catalysts such as rising institutional demand and upcoming regulatory clarity. 

Amplify ETFs Report Says Ripple–Mastercard Pilot Directly Boosts XRP Demand

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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Amplify ETFs Report Says Ripple–Mastercard Pilot Directly Boosts XRP Demand

A new institutional report by Amplify ETFs is strengthening the case for XRP real-world demand. 

In a tweet, WrathofKahneman (WoK), a well-known XRP community figure, highlighted findings from Amplify ETFs’ December 2025 Digital Assets Monthly report. He described it as strongly bullish on Ripple’s expanding role in global payments.

Specifically, the report claims that Ripple’s pilot program with Mastercard ties directly to XRP demand, citing compliance advantages and institutional adoption.

Inside the Ripple, Mastercard, and WebBank Pilot

The Amplify ETFs report details the landmark pilot launched on November 6, 2025, involving Ripple, Mastercard, WebBank, and crypto exchange Gemini. The initiative explores settling fiat credit card payments using Ripple’s USD stablecoin, RLUSD, on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

WebBank acts as the regulated U.S. bank issuer, placing the pilot within existing financial and fiduciary frameworks. The use of XRPL for settlement marks a major step in bridging traditional finance infrastructure with public blockchain networks.

How the Pilot Connects to XRP Demand

While RLUSD is for settlement, the report highlights that XRP remains central to the XRPL ecosystem. XRP secures the network, pays transaction fees, and supports on-ledger liquidity through mechanisms such as automated market makers.

Amplify ETFs notes that higher transaction volumes from credit card settlements could translate into organic XRP demand, especially if the pilot expands to merchant conversions, rewards programs, or more payment flows. 

In this structure, XRP’s role grows alongside network usage rather than relying on speculative activity alone.

Compliance Edge Over Visa and Solana Rivals

The report also highlights Ripple and Mastercard’s compliance positioning as a competitive advantage. With WebBank ensuring regulatory standards, the pilot is one of the first regulated U.S. bank integrations of a public blockchain for credit card settlements.

Amplify ETFs argues this gives Ripple and Mastercard a first-mover advantage over rivals such as Visa’s Ethereum-based pilots and Solana’s Shopify-linked payment initiatives. This potentially allows XRPL to capture a portion of the multi-trillion-dollar card payments market.

An excerpt from Amplify ETFs report on XRP and Ripple.
An excerpt from Amplify ETFs report on XRP and Ripple.

OCC Licensing and Institutional Confidence Build the Case

Beyond payments, the report cites Ripple’s provisional bank licensing from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as another regulatory green light for the ecosystem.

This institutional confidence was further underscored by Ripple’s $500 million funding round at a $40 billion valuation, led by Citadel Securities and Fortress Investment Group in November. 

Together, these developments support the report’s central claim that Ripple’s expanding institutional footprint is no longer abstract, and its growth in payment infrastructure increasingly ties back to XRP’s utility and demand.

David Sacks Says New CFTC–SEC Leadership Forms “Dream Team” for US Crypto Rules

Zabi
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David Sacks Says New CFTC–SEC Leadership Forms “Dream Team” for US Crypto Rules

The White House believes momentum is building toward clearer U.S. cryptocurrency regulation, especially after the Senate’s confirmation of Michael Selig as chair of the CFTC.

In a post on X on Monday, David Sacks, President Donald Trump’s AI and crypto czar, said the United States has reached a pivotal moment in shaping oversight of digital assets. 

He described Selig and SEC Chair Paul Atkins as a “dream team” capable of establishing consistent regulatory standards across agencies.

His remarks underscored a shift in tone from the administration. Rather than fragmented oversight, he suggested that aligned leadership at the CFTC and SEC could help regulators move in the same direction and provide long-sought clarity for the crypto market.

Sacks’ comments came in response to a separate post by Selig, who pointed to growing legislative momentum on Capitol Hill. Selig said that Congress is preparing to complete work on a long-awaited bill on digital asset market structure.

In his post on X, Selig linked the urgency to market conditions. He cited rapid technological development and record participation by retail investors in commodity markets. He also noted lawmakers aim to send legislation to the president for approval.

Market Structure Bill Nears Next Stage

The proposed framework, known in the Senate as the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, builds on the CLARITY Act, which the House of Representatives passed in July.

Although the bill remains under consideration in the U.S. Senate, progress paused during the holiday recess. However, attention is now shifting to early January, when the Senate Banking Committee is expected to hold a markup. If approved, the legislation could advance to a full Senate vote.

As lawmakers review the bill, its implications for federal regulators are drawing increased scrutiny. Draft versions suggest that the CFTC would assume expanded authority over digital assets, an area traditionally overseen by the SEC.

Nevertheless, support for the legislation is not uniform. Some Republican leaders favor advancing the legislation, while other senators have raised concerns, particularly around decentralized finance. Consequently, those disagreements could influence the bill’s timeline and final form.

Senate Confirms Michael Selig

Against this legislative backdrop, the Senate confirmed Michael Selig last week in a 53–43 vote. Accordingly, acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham will step down following Selig’s confirmation. Notably, Pham is reportedly set to join crypto payments firm MoonPay.

With new leadership emerging and major legislation approaching review, U.S. crypto regulation is entering a critical phase. The administration’s confidence hinges on closer coordination between the CFTC and SEC, as well as continued progress in Congress.

Crypto Whales Exit ENA and PUMP, Realizing $27M in Combined Losses

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Crypto Whales Exit ENA and PUMP, Realizing $27M in Combined Losses

Two major crypto whales have realized nearly $27 million in combined losses after fully exiting their positions in Ethena (ENA) and Pump.fun (PUMP).

The withdrawals underscore mounting capitulation among large holders as the broader market downturn intensifies.

Whale Sells Entire PUMP Position at 62% Loss

According to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, one whale wallet, labeled 3QB9kH, recently liquidated its full PUMP position.

Specifically, on-chain records reveal that the wallet acquired approximately 3.8 billion PUMP tokens on Binance between September 12 and November 4. During this period, the account expended a total of $19.53 million, at an average price of roughly $0.00513 per token.

Then, last Friday, the wallet transferred its entire balance to FalconX for sale. The transaction generated approximately $7.3 million but resulted in a realized loss exceeding $12 million. This represented a decline of roughly 62% of the original investment.

ENA Whale Realizes Nearly $15M Loss After Full Exit

A similar pattern emerged with Ethena (ENA). Another whale wallet, identified as 0x72F8, moved its entire ENA holdings, equivalent to 16.86 million tokens, to Coinbase Prime.

The wallet acquired ENA around a year ago at prices near $1.10, with a total acquisition cost of approximately $18.53 million. However, at current market prices, the position was valued at just $3.51 million at the time of transfer.

This indicates that the realized loss was roughly $15 million, underscoring the severity of drawdowns being absorbed by large investors in high-beta altcoins.

Altcoins Underperform as Risk Appetite Fades

Losses in ENA and PUMP reflect a broader trend across the altcoin market, where reduced liquidity and declining risk appetite have amplified downside moves. Both tokens have dropped more than 60% from their recent highs, significantly underperforming the broader market.

These sharp declines suggest that capital is rotating away from speculative assets as investors prioritize capital preservation.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Set the Broader Market Tone

The whale exits come amid a sustained crypto market downturn that began on October 10. During this period, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization fell from about $4.1 trillion to $2.97 trillion at the time of writing.

Bitcoin has led the decline, falling more than 30% after peaking near $126,080 on October 6. It was last trading around $87,662, down roughly 1.7% over the past 24 hours.

Ethereum has followed a similar trajectory, sliding from about $4,369 to near $2,974, also marking a drawdown of around 30%.

While losses in major assets have shaped overall sentiment, the outsized declines in ENA and PUMP show that smaller, riskier tokens are bearing the brunt of the selloff, prompting even whales to capitulate.

Dogecoin Forecast for Dec 23: Bearish Momentum Persists, Analyst Says DOGE Revisiting $0.12

Mark Brennan
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Dogecoin Forecast for Dec 23: Bearish Momentum Persists, Analyst Says DOGE Revisiting $0.12

Dogecoin faces continued bearish momentum, with analyst Trader Tardigrade predicting a potential decline.

Dogecoin (DOGE) has faced some selling pressure recently, with the price fluctuating between $0.1303 and $0.1349 during the day. The largest memecoin by market cap is trading at $0.1304, with a 1.2% decrease in the last 24 hours.

Despite the short-term drop, Dogecoin has managed to hold above the $0.13 support level, which could be crucial in preventing further declines. However, the 24-hour decline follows a broader downward trend in the market.

Meanwhile, looking at a longer timeframe, Dogecoin has shown a 1.0% increase in the last 7 days, signaling some recovery in the short term, although it remains in negative territory on a 14-day basis with a 7.2% decline.

As the price hovers around the $0.13 support level, the next key move will depend on whether this level can hold, potentially determining if Dogecoin can begin a stronger recovery.

Can Dogecoin Pose a Recovery?

Dogecoin’s price action along with key indicators provides insights into potential support and resistance levels. The Accumulation/Distribution Oscillator (AO) shows red bars turned green, suggesting that buyers were trying to shift the momentum. However, if the oscillator does not shift to the positive side, sellers may attempt another push.

Dogecoin1-Day Chart
Dogecoin1-Day Chart

The Average True Range (ATR) is at 0.00791, indicating declining volatility in the market. Typically, a declining ATR suggests that price movements are becoming smaller and that market volatility is cooling off. 

Looking at the support and resistance levels, the immediate support seems to be around the $0.120 level, where the price has recently tested and bounced back. If Dogecoin continues to struggle here, a deeper drop toward $0.10 could be possible. 

On the other hand, immediate resistance is evident at $0.136, and breaking above this level could signal a short-term bullish reversal, potentially pushing the price toward the $0.153 region. Dogecoin would need a 17.3% surge from the current price of $0.1304 to reach $0.153.

Analyst: Can Dogecoin Revisit $0.12? 

On the social media commentary end, Trader Tardigrade, an analyst on X, mentions that Dogecoin has formed a bearish Rising Wedge, accompanied by a breakdown on the 4-hour chart. He indicates that this pattern is likely to lead DOGE to revisit previous lows. Specifically, Tardigrade believes this could lead the price to revisit the $0.12 level.

Dogecoin Prediction
Dogecoin Prediction

Looking at Tardigrade’s chart, the price of DOGE appears to be capped within the Rising Wedge, with repeated attempts to break through the upper trendline being consistently rejected.

Several moves to the downside were also visible, although they were capped by the support trendline. However, he notes that this bearish scenario would be invalidated if DOGE stays above the $0.135 level.

Binance Top Traders Remain Bullish on Shiba Inu Despite Latest Dip

Lele Jima
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Binance Top Traders Remain Bullish on Shiba Inu Despite Latest Dip

Fresh data from Binance’s top-trader accounts signal a cautiously bullish bias toward Shiba Inu (SHIB), as a slightly higher share of professional traders are anticipating an upside.

According to the latest figures, Shiba Inu top-trader accounts on Binance hold 52.01% net long versus 47.99% net short. This estimate pushed the long-to-short ratio to 1.08. 

While the gap is narrow, it still indicates a mild preference for the SHIB token among experienced traders. Moreover, the split suggests that the group of traders is anticipating a potential rebound rather than placing strong bets against SHIB. 

Top trader long and short positions
Top trader long and short accounts | Binance

Open Positions Paint a Different Picture 

However, a closer look at open positions reveals a more cautious stance. By position size, top traders allocate 48.82% of their Shiba Inu exposure to long positions and 51.18% to shorts, resulting in a ratio of 0.95. This imbalance shows that despite the bullish tilt in sentiment, traders are limiting capital deployment on the long side. 

Top trader long and short position
Top trader long and short positions | Binance

This cautious positioning aligns with Shiba Inu’s recent price performance. Like much of the broader crypto market, SHIB has endured steep declines in recent months. On October 10, the token plunged from around $0.000012 to a low of $0.000007448, marking one of its sharpest drops during the period.

Since then, the downtrend has continued. SHIB has slipped below its October 10 low, reaching $0.000007011 on December 19, before staging a modest rebound to about $0.000007152.

Nonetheless, many traders remain wary that further downside is possible. As a result, Binance’s top traders currently allocate slightly more capital to short positions than to longs, even though roughly 52% of their accounts remain positioned long. 

Top-Trader Accounts Remain Bullish Despite Latest Dip 

It is worth noting that before yesterday’s correction, Binance’s top-trader accounts were strongly bullish, with 62.3% positioned long and just 37.7% allocated to shorts. Also, open positions among these traders leaned decisively long, accounting for 67.9% of exposure, compared with only 32.1% on the short side.

However, the latest dip across the broader market, which pushed SHIB down by 2.1% over the past 24 hours, triggered a swift shift in positioning. In response, short positions briefly overtook longs, driving the long-to-short ratio down to 0.95.

Despite this, sentiment among Binance’s top traders remains cautiously bullish. Long accounts still make up 52.01% of the group, while shorts account for approximately 47.99%, suggesting confidence has softened but not fully reversed.

Essentially, with Shiba Inu trading 90% below its all-time high, some see a buying opportunity in the meme coin.

Shiba Inu Nullifies Bullish Cross as Take-Off Lingers

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Shiba Inu Nullifies Bullish Cross as Take-Off Lingers

Leading meme coin Shiba Inu stalls again as growing price weakness and a broader market underperformance nullify a bullish cross.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) got enthusiasts believing again when it surged by over 6% in a day on Friday, from support around $0.0000070. However, it seems we are back to basics: the token’s inability to sustain an uptrend.

From the high of $0.00000766 on Friday, the top meme coin has retraced by 6.7% to its current price of $0.00000714, signaling a clear reversal. It also confirms that Shiba Inu might not be ready yet for a rebound.

Bullish Cross Nullified

Notably, Shiba Inu recently saw a bullish cross on the hourly chart, but that did not quite materialize. A notable cross between a long-term and short-term moving average, specifically between the 26-period MA and 9-period MA, flashed yesterday.

Shiba Inu Bearish Cross
Shiba Inu Bearish Cross

For context, when such a crossover happens, it signals bearish trend exhaustion and a possible bullish reversal. However, this signal did little to improve SHIB’s price, as strong price weakness persists.

The 26-period MA has crossed over the 9-period MA again, placing the token back into bearish territory. When a long-term MA moves over a short-term MA, it suggests the market is in a downtrend. Hence, SHIB could see far lower prices.

Notably, this is not the first time Shiba Inu has printed a reversal signal, only for a broader trend to prompt a change of course. In early December, it printed a golden cross, with the 50 MA crossing the 200 MA on the hourly timeframe. However, this did not materialize again, as bears maintained command of the token’s price direction.

Will Shiba Inu See Lower Prices

All these indicators point to one thing: bears are still in the forefront of the market proceedings. Moreover, RSI is flat at 34.53 and has not generated the required strength to push prices higher.

Shiba Inu also trends below key moving averages. It trades well below the 200-day, 50-day, and 20-day moving and exponential moving averages, a clear sign of price weakness.

The broader market trend is also not helping matters. Specifically, Bitcoin has continued to fluctuate, hampering the mood of the crypto market. Consequently, altcoins, including Shiba Inu, have suffered severe price underperformance.

Notably, SHIB could see lower prices if this trend continues. It is just a matter of how low it goes, unless bulls step in and change things quickly. Analysis has identified the $0.0000060 weekly support as the next possible target. How the token reacts in this key zone would determine what follows.

Top YouTuber Says He Missed Out on $130M From XRP

Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
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Top YouTuber Says He Missed Out on $130M From XRP

Prominent crypto YouTuber Mason Versluis has shared a missed opportunity from the early days of XRP.

His post on X, credited to a message from his father, revealed how a simple two-step strategy, executed with patience, could have turned a modest investment into generational wealth. Versluis’s story presented a lesson on emotional discipline in crypto markets.

The XRP Move That Never Happened

According to the breakdown, the family collectively invested $1,200 into XRP in 2017 at roughly $0.007, accumulating about 171,428 XRP. Data from CoinMarketCap confirms that XRP traded this low in March 2017. Since then, the market has not seen XRP at that level again, even after a lawsuit was filed against the coin.

From that March 2017 low, the coin entered a breakout phase that led to unprecedented returns for investors. Versluis’s post confirmed that when XRP surged during that cycle and approached its peak of $3.84, their XRP position would have been worth roughly $770,000.

However, the family didn’t realize this. Specifically, the first missed move was not selling near the top.

Falling to Rotate Into Bitcoin

Meanwhile, the second missed move was not rotating those gains into Bitcoin when BTC was trading close to $1,000. Based on the math shared, that capital could have translated into hundreds of Bitcoin. Had those Bitcoin holdings been held through the next major cycle and sold near Bitcoin’s October 2025 peak of $126,200, the total value would have exceeded $130 million.

Versluis highlighted that the real takeaway was not the numbers themselves, but how emotion and hesitation can override rational decision-making. The family already held XRP early, but fear, uncertainty, and second-guessing prevented them from executing the full strategy.

The core lesson he highlighted is that conviction and patience matter as much as picking the right asset early.

XRP and Bitcoin: Then vs. Now

This reflection comes at a time when both assets trade far below their cycle highs. XRP is around $1.92 today, still well under both its 2018 peak of $3.84 and its 2025 high of $3.66. Bitcoin is trading near $87,250, also below its October peak of $126,200.

Can You Endure Volatility After Investing?

For many XRP holders, Versluis’s post resonated because it mirrors a common experience in crypto: being early but not staying disciplined long enough.

As software engineer Vincent Van Code puts it, it takes mental resilience to hold XRP to high prices like $1,000 or $10,000. He stressed that most investors underestimate the psychological difficulty of holding volatile assets through massive price swings, noting that many would sell after relatively small gains.

In other words, it’s not entirely about seeing XRP under $0.005 or Bitcoin under $1, but being strong enough to hold through extreme volatility. Enduring years of crashes and swings, he says, takes more than luck. It requires an unusually stubborn mindset.

The Veteran Investor Who Cashed Out $2.5M From XRP After a Four-Year Hold

Earlier this month, The Crypto Basic reported the case of a long-time XRP holder who, after inheriting money and selling a family home, put their entire share into XRP in 2021.

Their portfolio quickly peaked at about $1.75 million, then crashed by over 80% to about $300K during the 2022 downturn. Despite fear and regret, they never sold.

Four years later, as XRP surged above $3, the investor exited the position, securing $2.5 million after taxes. Reflecting on the decision, the investor highlighted the value of patience and knowing when to take profits.

Cardano Price Forecast for Dec 23: Price Tests Crucial Resistance, Where’s ADA Headed?

Mark Brennan
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Cardano Price Forecast for Dec 23: Price Tests Crucial Resistance, Where’s ADA Headed?

Cardano tests key resistance levels, with a potential reversal if it breaks above current barriers.

Cardano (ADA) has been experiencing a slight downtrend, changing hands at $0.3651, and reflecting a 0.3% decline in the last 24 hours. The price has fluctuated between $0.3651 and $0.3802, indicating a relatively narrow range but with a slight bearish bias.

Over the past 7 days, ADA has dropped by 4.3%, signaling that the recent upward momentum has stalled and the price is facing resistance. The longer-term trend is even more pronounced, with a 14.2% drop over the past 14 days.

Despite this, Cardano’s market activity remains strong, with a 24-hour trading volume of $533.44 million and a market cap of $13.4 billion. While short-term support is crucial, ADA’s failure to maintain recent highs indicates that traders should be cautious of further declines, especially if the price continues to struggle at the $0.36 level. Will ADA see a catalyst for reversal?

Cardano Price Prediction

A TradingView chart displays Cardano with key Fibonacci retracement levels, showing critical support and resistance areas. The Fibonacci levels reveal strong support above the 1.618 level at $0.3019, which held as a key price point during the downturn earlier in October. 

Cardano 1-Day Chart
Cardano 1-Day Chart

The price is currently testing resistance at $0.3714, aligning with the 1 level, which could act as a critical point for sellers to defend and prevent further upward moves. If the price fails to break above this immediate resistance level, it may fall toward the 1.618 Fibonacci extension, indicating a potential deeper retracement.

Looking at the MACD indicator, the histogram shows a negative value, confirming a bearish momentum. The MACD line and signal line are converging, suggesting indecision in ADA’s market. 

If Cardano can break above the $0.3714 resistance, it may signal a reversal towards the upper Fibonacci levels, particularly near the 0.786 retracement level at $0.3955. However, until ADA breaks above these resistance levels, the market sentiment remains predominantly bearish.

ADA Positioned for Reversal?

Elsewhere, Crypto GVR, an analyst on X, suggests that ADA is positioned for a potential reversal between the $0.25–$0.40 range. He believes that this price level could mark the beginning of a recovery phase for ADA, with the possibility of a significant upward move in the long term. 

According to his analysis, if the reversal plays out as expected, Cardano could eventually reach prices between $1.00–$1.20 for long-term holders. To reach $1.20 from the current price of $0.3651, Cardano would need to surge by approximately 228.68%.

Hoskinson Says It’s Time to Go Long on Cardano DEXes, “They Will 100X”

Lele Jima
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Hoskinson Says It’s Time to Go Long on Cardano DEXes, “They Will 100X”

Charles Hoskinson has emphasized how undervalued Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem remains, urging market participants to go long on Cardano-based decentralized exchanges (DEXes).

Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, made this recommendation in response to a post by Cardano stake pool operator (SPO) YODA, who highlighted the recent performance of NIGHT, the native token of privacy-focused sidechain, Midnight.

NIGHT Impressive Trading Activity

In the post, YODA pointed to NIGHT’s explosive momentum, noting that the token had reached a new all-time high while generating an impressive $4.2 billion in daily trading volume across centralized exchanges.

At the same time, YODA highlighted NIGHT’s trading activity on Cardano’s decentralized platforms. Citing data from DEX Screener, the SPO revealed that Cardano DEXes collectively recorded just $4.3 million in NIGHT trading volume.

While the figure appears modest when compared with centralized exchange volumes, YODA framed the performance as a relative success.

Notably, the attached screenshot shows that NIGHT significantly outperformed the second-ranked token, SNEK, which posted only $306,560 in DEX trading volume. As a result, YODA expressed optimism that the increase in NIGHT’s activity could serve as a fresh catalyst for Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem.

NIGHT volume on Cardano DEX
NIGHT volume on Cardano DEX

Hoskinson Highlights Infrastructure Required to Boost Cardano DEX Activity

YODA’s update underscored how far Cardano’s DeFi trails other ecosystems, despite the network’s strong technical foundations. In response, Hoskinson acknowledged the recent surge in NIGHT’s DEX volume but stressed that Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem still requires robust stablecoins and cross-chain bridges to meaningfully accelerate trading activity across its decentralized exchanges.

The Cardano founder has consistently highlighted the importance of these missing infrastructure components, particularly stablecoins, as catalysts for DeFi growth.

While Cardano already hosts a small number of stablecoins, Hoskinson has repeatedly pushed for the launch of a tier-1 stablecoin on the network and has disclosed ongoing discussions with key entities to make this a reality.

As previously reported, the lack of a reliable stablecoin on Cardano led to a costly incident in which a user operating a five-year dormant account lost an estimated $6.05 million after swapping ADA for the low-liquidity stablecoin USDA.

This incident highlights a bigger problem: without reliable stablecoins, traders cannot safely store funds, manage risk, or use more advanced trading strategies.

In addition, the lack of strong cross-chain bridges limits capital coming in from major networks like Ethereum and Solana, keeping Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem relatively isolated.

Cardano DEX Volume to Soar by 100x

Against this backdrop, he suggested that once reliable stablecoins and effective bridges are in place, the current low volumes on Cardano DEXes could expand dramatically, potentially surging by as much as 100x.

In the meantime, he framed the current environment as an attractive entry point, encouraging investors to “go long” or accumulate low-cap tokens on Cardano’s decentralized exchanges in anticipation of this spike.

In Hoskinson’s view, Cardano DeFi is now in an accumulation phase, where activity and valuations remain subdued even as foundational upgrades progress.

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