MEXC has launched a KYC-linked bonus program that insures a verified user's first trade with 100% loss protection up to 100 USDT. The one-time coverage is automatically applied to the initial fully liquidated position, while eligible existing users can receive up to 50 USDT in loss protection. This initiative aims to lower entry risk for newcomers and promote account verification.

Gemini AI was tasked with outlining end-of-2026 price scenarios for XRP, Solana, Cardano and newer meme-focused project PEPENODE, using current market levels as starting points. Its models present bullish base and upper ranges for the three large-cap altcoins, alongside a high-upside framework for PEPENODE based on its presale metrics and tokenomics. All projections are framed as speculative paths rather than guarantees and are not financial advice.

After a strong move the previous day, Bitcoin is trading above $86,600 with some traders watching for a potential break toward $90,000, while Ethereum is hovering just under $3,000. At the same time, Chiliz has climbed about 55% over the past month and 7.7% week-on-week, with its price near $0.044 and market cap approaching $450 million. Against this backdrop, presale projects like Bitcoin Hyper and PEPENODE, along with established metaverse token Decentraland, are attracting attention for their mix of utility and growth potential.

BMIC is running a crypto presale at a token price of $0.048881, emphasizing post-quantum security across wallets, staking and payments. The project says it avoids on-chain public-key exposure via ERC‑4337 smart accounts and PDA models. Its fixed supply totals 1.5 billion tokens with allocations for presale, staking rewards, liquidity, and team vesting.

In a sponsored overview of 2026-focused presales, Bitcoin Hyper, PEPENODE and Maxi Doge report $29.9M, $2.4M and $4.3M raised. Bitcoin Hyper targets a Bitcoin Layer 2 using the Solana Virtual Machine's 65,000 TPS versus Bitcoin's 7; PEPENODE's presale price is $0.0012161 with 541% APY, and Maxi Doge's presale is $0.0002755 with up to 71% APY.

According to the article, Bitcoin Hyper's presale stands at $29.9 million with HYPER priced at $0.013505, leaving under $100,000 before hitting $30 million. Since December 20, total crypto market cap has hovered around $2.98 trillion. On December 29, 2025, trader Ted Pillows suggested a BTC break and close above $90,000 could set up a move beyond $100,000.

Canton CC has moved into the top 25 by market cap after rising 11.1% on the day and 56% over the past month, trading at $0.14 and still 15% below its all‑time high. According to DTCC, a partnership with Canton targets an MVP in the first half of 2026. Maxi Doge’s presale has passed $4.3 million, with staking set at a 71% APY.

PEPENODE’s presale has surpassed $2.4 million with tokens priced at $0.0012161 and 9 days remaining before an expected January 2026 launch, according to the publication. The GameFi project centers on virtual mining, a deflationary burn of 70% on upgrade spends, and presale staking up to 542% APY from a set pool to incentivize engagement.

As 2025 draws to a close, Bitcoin is fluctuating between $86,500 and $90,400 and Ethereum is trading just below $3,000 in a low-liquidity market. Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick has projected that XRP, currently around $1.86, could climb to $8 by 2026, citing regulatory clarity, more than $1.25 billion in spot ETF inflows and shrinking exchange supply. At the same time, presale project Bitcoin Hyper has raised about $29.9 million for its planned Bitcoin Layer 2 network, with some analysts suggesting the HYPER token could potentially deliver 1000x returns if its launch and ecosystem expansion succeed.