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China’s Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX) on Thursday set new limits on platinum and palladium trading that will take effect on December 29, according to a notice today. The change applies to platinum contracts PT2606, PT2608, PT2610, PT2612 and palladium contracts PD2606, PD2608, PD2610, PD2612, according to the exchange. Platinum prices hit an all-time high last week at $2,377.50 before pulling back, then later traded 2.4% lower at $2,220.44. Palladium fell even harder, dropping more than 9% to $1,683.58 after touching its highest level in three years earlier in the session. Both metals remain sharply higher on the year. Platinum is…

A screenshot attributed to Fundstrat Research is stirring debate over whether Tom Lee’s firm is projecting a sharp first-half 2026 correction in crypto markets—despite Lee’s recent public bullishness on Ethereum. Wu Blockchain shared the image via X, describing it as an internal client note titled “2026 Crypto Outlook: Near-Term Headwinds, Second-Half Upside,” timestamped Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at 7:34 p.m. ET. Fundstrat’s Bearish Call Vs. Tom Lee’s Bull Case The document is credited to Sean Farrell, Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, and includes a base-case scenario calling for a “meaningful drawdown in 1H 2026,” with target ranges of bitcoin…

Chinese AI model DeepSeek, often called a serious rival to ChatGPT, just dropped a fresh set of price predictions for XRP, Cardano, and Solana as 2025 heads into its final week.According to the model, all three coins are entering a high-volatility window, with the potential for sharp moves in either direction before the year wraps up. The outlook is based on a mix of macro conditions, fundamentals, and technical signals.Below is a breakdown of DeepSeek AI two possible scenarios, showing both the bullish and bearish price paths it sees for each asset through the end of December.Ripple (XRP): DeepSeek AI…

According to a recent report by Wintermute, BTC slipped below $85,000 midweek. ETH dropped under $3,000, triggering sharp liquidations. On Monday alone, around $600 million in positions were liquidated, with an additional $400 million cleared on both Wednesday and Thursday. These movements underscore how quickly strength can be sold in a choppy market. Even as major tokens continue to attract steady buying pressure. Major Tokens Lead the Way Wintermute’s internal flow data indicates sustained buying pressure for major cryptocurrencies, particularly BTC, which has seen a longer and more consistent period of inflows. Ethereum is also showing signs of increased demand…

Coming out of the weekend, the Ethereum price had attempted another recovery alongside Bitcoin, but eventually, the recovery attempt failed again. Taking to TradingView, crypto analyst DomicChaina explains what is happening behind this phenomenon and why the Ethereum price is unlikely to see any meaningful recovery. As it stands, it seems the leading altcoin is more likely to suffer a rejection toward new monthly lows than actually stage a rebound. Technical Factors Drive Ethereum Price Further Down The crypto analyst highlights some technical developments that point to the Ethereum price being stuck in a bearish phase. One of the major…

SUI price extends its consolidation trend resonating within the formation of symmetrical triangle pattern. The open interest tied to SUI futures contracts remained sideways around $694, indicating cautious outlook from traders and absence of speculative force for price. Total value locked across Sui-based DeFi protocols continues to fluctuate near $900 million, pointing to stable but uninspiring network engagement. SUI, the native cryptocurrency of the SUI blockchain shows slight downtick of 1.78% during Tuesday’s U.S. market hours. The price coincides with the continued correction momentum in the broader market as Bitcoin reverses from $90,000, However, a deeper analysis of SUI’s market…

Pudgy Penguins ran an animated display on the Las Vegas Sphere during Christmas week, projecting its penguin characters across the venue’s exterior screens.In a post on X, Pudgy Penguins said its animations went live on Christmas Eve on the exterior of the Las Vegas Sphere, a popular domed venue wrapped in high-resolution LED panels designed to display large-scale visuals visible across the Las Vegas Strip. Source: Pudgy PenguinsPudgy Penguins is an NFT project founded in 2021 and acquired in April 2022 by entrepreneur Luca Netz for $2.5 million in Ether (ETH). As NFT revenue declined, Netz drew on his consumer…

Timothy Morano Dec 25, 2025 14:46 Enjoy 13 new game additions on GeForce NOW this holiday season, offering enhanced graphics and seamless gameplay across devices, according to NVIDIA’s latest update. This holiday season, gamers can look forward to an enhanced gaming experience with GeForce NOW, as NVIDIA introduces 13 new games to the platform. With holiday lights aglow and hot cocoa in hand, players can enjoy seamless gaming from anywhere, whether at home or on a winter getaway, according to NVIDIA’s blog. The Best Games to Unwrap This Season GeForce NOW offers a…

Pudgy Penguins ran an animated display on the Las Vegas Sphere during Christmas week, projecting its penguin characters across the venue’s exterior screens.In a post on X, Pudgy Penguins said its animations went live on Christmas Eve on the exterior of the Las Vegas Sphere, a popular domed venue wrapped in high-resolution LED panels designed to display large-scale visuals visible across the Las Vegas Strip. Source: Pudgy PenguinsPudgy Penguins is an NFT project founded in 2021 and acquired in April 2022 by entrepreneur Luca Netz for $2.5 million in Ether (ETH). As NFT revenue declined, Netz drew on his consumer…

XRP slid through short-term support Wednesday as sellers again showed up near $1.90, keeping the token pinned in a tightening range and pushing attention toward the $1.85 area.News backgroundThe move comes as crypto markets remain choppy into the year-end window, when liquidity often thins and positioning tends to dominate price action. Traders have leaned into short-term risk control rather than directional conviction, particularly after recent whipsaw moves across majors.XRP has also been trading against a backdrop of mixed signals from the analyst community. Some chart-watchers have flagged a rising wedge structure that could pressure price lower if support continues to…