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The search for promising crypto presales ahead of 2026 is picking up as investors reassess where early-stage value could appear next. In this regard, Bitcoin Hyper, Little Pepe, BlockchainFX, and Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) are all drawing attention for different reasons. Their appeal ranges from narrative-driven themes to more infrastructure-focused development. Now, investors are paying closer attention to how these four projects are structured, how early access is being offered, and how each presale aligns with broader market expectations. With different narratives, models, and strategies in play, comparing them side by side becomes essential. So, let’s explore these projects in…

A widely used crypto market sentiment indicator has shaken off its “extreme fear” rating as of Friday, returning to its highest levels in 21 days despite still trading under $90,000.The index, which measures overall crypto market sentiment, recorded a “fear” score of 29 in its Friday update, climbing out of the “extreme fear” zone to its highest level since Dec. 12. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is $88,995 at the time of publication. The rise in sentiment is a positive signal for the crypto community, and some analysts say the long stretch in “fear” or “extreme fear” territory could indicate the market…

In brief Analysts agree 2026 is unlikely to bring a crypto winter. Short-term volatility is likely, but Bitcoin is expected to remain strong and reach new all-time highs. Altcoins and Ethereum may hinge more on regulatory developments, especially the fate of a U.S. crypto market structure bill. In 2025, advantageous regulatory outcomes helped supercharge a delirious crypto bull run—but that hot streak has since petered out. Now many traders are asking themselves: Was this it? Is it back to another bear market already? For Decrypt’s annual Crypto Crystal Ball series, we’re diving deep on the questions that could define the next…

Bitcoin may already be two months into a bear market, according to certain metrics such as the one-year moving average, says CryptoQuant’s head of research.During an episode of the Milk Road show on Thursday, CryptoQuant’s Julio Moreno said most of the metrics he uses for the bull score index turned bearish in early November and have yet to recover.The index measures market conditions using indicators like network activity, investor profitability, Bitcoin demand, and liquidity, and ranges from 0 to 100.“For me the last confirmation, it’s a technical indicator, which is the price going below its one-year moving average, that’s the…

Crypto investors across 48 countries will start to have their crypto wallet transaction data recorded for tax purposes this year, as the long-awaited Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework rolls out globally. CARF, an international tax transparency framework developed by the OECD, officially goes into effect in 2027. However, as of Jan. 1, crypto service providers in participating jurisdictions — including centralized and certain decentralized exchanges, crypto ATMs, and brokers and dealers — are already required to begin collecting the necessary transaction data.It’s a signal that countries are moving toward more transparency to fight tax evasion and money laundering.Many countries ready to collect tax data…

Bitwise’s year-end barrage of ETF paperwork should have been a perfect spark for “alt season.” On Dec. 30, the issuer filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch 11 single-token “strategy” ETFs tied to Aave, Uniswap, Zcash, NEAR, Starknet, Sui, Bittensor, Tron, and other protocols.Each fund would allocate about 60% of its assets to the underlying coin and the rest to related ETPs and derivatives, with an expected effective date in March 2026.However, crypto prices and flows barely registered the news. That gap is where a market is now showing ETF filing fatigue.The 11 new Bitwise products land…

XRP pushed up to $1.87 as exchange-held supply fell to its lowest level since 2018, reinforcing a tightening-float narrative even as price remains stuck below the heavy $1.88–$2.00 resistance band that has repeatedly capped rebounds.News backgroundExchange balances are being treated as a key signal again. Supply held on trading venues has fallen to roughly 1.6 billion XRP, down about 57% since October, suggesting more tokens are moving into longer-term storage or custody rather than sitting ready to be sold.That drawdown is arriving during a broader phase of selective positioning across majors: institutions have increasingly leaned on structured and regulated rails…

Dogecoin climbed to $0.126 as buyers finally cleared the $0.121 resistance band on the strongest volume in weeks, turning what had been a compression zone into a breakout and shifting near-term focus to whether DOGE can hold above $0.124–$0.125.News backgroundThe move comes as meme tokens attempt to stabilize into year-end/early-January positioning after a bruising December that saw liquidity thin out and spot markets become increasingly reactive to large bursts of flow. In that environment, breakouts tend to be more “all at once” — driven by a few concentrated windows of execution — rather than gradual trend-building.DOGE also remains a sentiment…

Key NotesCanton (CC) price surged 18% in 24 hours and nearly 60% over the week, entering the top 20 crypto assets.Nasdaq joined the Canton Network as a Super Validator, boosting institutional credibility.On-chain activity exceeded 500,000 daily transactions, supported by a token burn mechanism and ETF interest. Canton (CC) price has started the year 2026 with a strong upside, gaining another 18% in the last 24 hours and now trading at $0.17. With this, the cryptocurrency’s market cap has expanded past $6 billion, securing its position in the top 20 digital assets. This recent move comes amid several catalysts working simultaneously.…

The firm suggests digital wallets could eventually handle payments at a scale rivaling global card networks. Venture capital firm a16z Crypto has outlined its top expectations for the digital asset sector in a post shared on X on January 1, pointing to major shifts in payments, privacy, and blockchain use cases in 2026. The list framed a future where stablecoins will rival global card networks, privacy tools will become a key competitive advantage, and crypto firms will move beyond trading as markets prepare for a possible rebound. The Main Story: A Vision Beyond Trading The firm’s detailed list framed…