Dogecoin (DOGE) is stabilising near $0.14 as on-chain data shows whales accumulated 218 million DOGE worth $31 million within 12 hours. Grayscale's Dogecoin Trust ETF recently saw a $7.55 million single-day inflow, and new partnerships in Japan aim to expand DOGE's real-world usage. Price is consolidating between $0.1387 and $0.145, with a close above resistance potentially opening a move toward $0.15–$0.16.

Bitcoin is trading around $90,000 in a tight band after three consecutive days of spot ETF outflows exceeding $1 billion. The range between $88,000 and $95,000 frames near‑term support and resistance, with $100,000 watched for a breakout. Low volatility resembles the consolidation seen before the 2025 rally.

Morgan Stanley has filed a Form S-1 with the SEC to set up Bitcoin and Solana trusts. The Solana product will stake SOL and reflect rewards in NAV, while SOL rose 2.44% to $138.77 in the past 24 hours and volume climbed 43% to $5.1 billion. An options expiry on January 7 may add short-term volatility.

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) climbed 22.3% today, trading around $1.00–$1.05 as markets price in its January 15 launch of a decentralized AI agent marketplace. On-chain activity shows roughly 3,700 active DEX users and about $26,000 in daily revenue, while bullish positioning and technical signals are supporting near-term momentum.

China's PBOC will permit commercial banks to pay interest on e‑CNY balances, with the framework taking effect Jan. 1, 2026. In the US, banks and crypto firms split over enforcing the GENIUS Act's ban on stablecoin yields, and Dec. 18 letters intensified the dispute. A Coinbase executive warns restrictions could weaken the dollar's digital competitiveness.

Bitwise has applied to the SEC for approval of 11 crypto strategy ETFs that blend direct and indirect exposure to assets such as TAO, TRX, UNI, ZEC, Aave and other tokens. Each proposed fund may allocate up to 60% of its capital into the underlying cryptocurrency, with the rest in related exchange-traded products, derivatives and other instruments. The move follows rising interest in crypto ETFs, and Bitwise's leadership continues to signal a positive long-term view on Bitcoin and broader digital assets despite recent market volatility.

Prenetics Global said in a Tuesday statement it will stop adding to its Bitcoin holdings and redirect capital to grow its IM8 supplements brand. The Nasdaq-listed firm, backed by David Beckham, still holds about 510 BTC and more than $70 million in cash. The pivot follows an October $48 million equity raise originally positioned for crypto accumulation.

Zcash is trading around $537.45 after breaking above the $500 resistance, with the price up 3.01% in 24 hours and 28.5% over the week. Whale accumulation, increased use of shielded addresses and exchange outflows have tightened ZEC's tradable supply, while derivatives data point to active bullish positioning. Analysts see scope for a move toward $622 if the $554.18 swing high is cleared, though a pullback toward $476 remains possible amid liquidation risks. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes projects ZEC could eventually reach $1,000, citing demand for privacy assets and institutional interest.

Michael Saylor’s company Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, acquired 1,229 BTC between December 22 and December 28, 2025 for about $108.8 million, lifting its holdings to roughly 672,497 BTC. The buy, funded through fresh share issuance, drew investor concern over dilution and came as both Bitcoin and Strategy’s stock finished 2025 near their lows.