XRP has gained 10% since the beginning of December. The rise aligns with the broader market recovery. Many XRP holders expect the price to rise further, but they should also be aware of several concerning factors.

These factors may limit XRP’s ability to recover this month. The following analysis breaks them down.

Factors That Could Create New Selling Pressure on XRP in December

CryptoQuant data shows a sharp spike in XRP Ledger Velocity. It has reached the highest level of the year.

This metric measures the frequency with which assets are transferred across the network. A strong increase suggests that XRP is not being locked in cold wallets or held for long-term purposes. Instead, it is being traded rapidly among market participants.

CryptoOnchain, an analyst at CryptoQuant, explains that this surge often signals high liquidity and strong participation from traders. It may even involve large transactions from market “whales.”

The indicator itself is neutral, but sudden spikes often lead to significant price fluctuations. As a result, any negative catalyst at this time could push XRP back down and erase the early-month recovery.

Negative signals are already emerging. The first is a surge in short positions. This rise has created heavy selling pressure in the derivatives segment.

Funding rates remain mostly negative, indicating that short positions are dominant. It reflects increasingly bearish sentiment among traders. Historical data also shows that a deep negative funding rate in April coincided with XRP dropping below $2.

“As more traders pile into shorts in the derivatives market, the continuation of the trend becomes more likely, since the persistent short pressure keeps the appetite for opening long positions low. Under these conditions, the probability of price retesting the $2.0–$1.9 zone increases,” analyst PelinayPA predicts.

Overall, the early-December rebound is not strong enough to reverse the broader downtrend that has persisted since July. PelinayPA’s view remains reasonable under current conditions.

Selling pressure may also come from Korean investors. CryptoQuant reports that XRP balances on Upbit stand at 6.18 billion, compared to 2.6 billion on Binance. The influence of Korean traders cannot be ignored.

XRP reserves on Upbit have increased steadily for three consecutive months. They are now at the highest level of 2025. This trend could create potential selling pressure for XRP in December.

If Korean investors sell, combined with bearish signals from the derivatives market and rising Velocity, XRP’s price may face further downside.

However, XRP ETFs currently serve as the strongest counterweight to potential selling pressure. Data shows that these ETFs have maintained positive net inflows for three straight weeks. Vanguard has also ended its multi-year crypto ban and will allow XRP ETF trading in December.

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While the broader crypto market flashed red in early December, a Solana-based meme coin called PIPPIN delivered a remarkable countertrend rally.

Its rapid price surge enabled several traders to achieve massive short-term profits. However, it also raised concerns about a potential sharp correction that could hurt latecomers.

How One Trader Made More Than $1.3 Million With PIPPIN

PIPPIN originated from an AI-generated unicorn image (SVG). It later evolved into a meme coin on Solana.

Unlike many other meme tokens, the project’s developers promised to release open-source tools with potential applications for PIPPIN, including interactive tutoring systems, AI marketing assistants, and personality-driven DevOps bots capable of writing and deploying code.

Despite its high-risk meme-coin nature, PIPPIN has become one of the most talked-about names in Solana’s meme wave at the end of 2025.

According to data from BeInCrypto, the token has experienced a surge of over 400% in the past month and is currently trading at $0.139. When comparing the low in November ($0.02) to the recent high ($0.20), the token has increased tenfold. Additionally, the daily trading volume has surpassed $120 million, a significant rise from under $10 million in November.

This rally has put one early buyer on enormous unrealized profits. According to market-tracking account LookOnChain, a wallet named BxNU5a was created about a month ago. The wallet spent $179,800 to acquire 8.2 million PIPPIN tokens. The current value of this stash is approximately $1.51 million, resulting in an unrealized gain of more than $1.35 million.

A month ago, someone created a new wallet, BxNU5a, and spent $179.8K to buy 8.2M $pippin($1.51M now).

This guy is now sitting on over $1.35M in unrealized profits.https://t.co/cXwqW7fYZ6 pic.twitter.com/q6KYWluFUm

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 1, 2025

Nansen also reported strong whale accumulation and a sharp increase in the number of active wallets, signaling a wave of new investors pouring money into the token.

“PIPPIN didn’t just ‘go up,’ it detonated. 437% in 7 days with $43.9M volume is a different tempo. Whales added +6.6M, fresh wallets put in +11M, and exchanges saw sharp outflows,” — Nansen reported.

These bullish signals have fueled hopes that PIPPIN could become the next standout in the Solana meme-coin ecosystem. Recent reports also highlight potential reasons why the meme-coin wave may return in December.

Warning Signs Emerge

Despite the explosive rally, significant risks have also surfaced. The first warning concerns PIPPIN’s short positions suffering heavy liquidations.

Data from Coinglass shows a series of short positions being wiped out during the last week of November. The heaviest liquidation day occurred on December 1.

Coinglass reported more than $15 million in liquidations on December 1 alone, with over $11 million coming from short positions.

On-chain signals are also flashing caution. According to Solscan, even as the price soared, real on-chain trading volume decreased by 45% compared to the previous week.

Traders are executing fewer transactions on-chain and shifting more activity to exchanges. This divergence could signal a sharp decline if increasing amounts of PIPPIN are sold on centralized platforms.

Well-known analyst Altcoin Sherpa compared PIPPIN to other meme tokens, such as AVA, GRIFFAIN, and ACT, predicting that prices may drop significantly soon.

“With PIPPIN moving, some of these other AI shitters are also going. AVA, GRIFFAIN, ACT. Hard to honestly trade them though, and these are probably just 24-hour pump-and-dumps for most of them. Unlikely to be a sustained pump,”
— Altcoin Sherpa said.

PIPPIN’s market cap previously reached over $300 million late last year before collapsing to $8 million, which adds to investor skepticism about another potential steep dump.

Another analyst described PIPPIN’s rally as a familiar pattern: a small group accumulates heavily and withholds supply, creating buy pressure that pushes the price up. Short positions are then liquidated, the price drops afterward, and the cycle repeats.

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November marked the launch of U.S. XRP ETFs. This catalyst significantly boosted market demand for XRP. It also played a crucial role in helping XRP resist selling pressure driven by the overall negative market sentiment.

This shift left several notable on-chain signals. Analysts interpret these indicators as a positive sign for XRP to maintain its upward momentum.

How Did ETF Demand Drive XRP Accumulation on Exchanges in November?

On-chain data from CryptoQuant, as of November 27, 2025, indicated that the XRP balance held on Binance had dropped to a 12-month low of 2.71 billion XRP.

A closer look at the chart indicated that Binance’s XRP reserves began declining after November 14. Approximately 100 million XRP was withdrawn from the exchange. This phase aligned precisely with the official launch of spot XRP ETFs in the United States.

SoSoValue data also showed that from November 14 onward, four XRP ETFs — Canary, Bitwise, Grayscale, and Franklin — recorded positive net inflows for nine consecutive days. As a result, the total assets held by these ETFs exceeded $670 million.

Buying pressure is expected to strengthen further in the coming days. Analysts anticipate that the 21Shares XRP ETF will soon be listed.

CryptoQuant analyst Darfost noted in his latest analysis that the sharp decline in XRP reserves on Binance, following the launch of a spot ETF, indicates that more XRP is being transferred into the hands of long-term holders.

“Fewer tokens available on trading platforms, combined with growing institutional demand, create a potentially powerful setup. If this trend continues, XRP could move into a more structured phase with an expanding institutional interest.” Darfost explained.

However, analyst Vincent Van Code provided a more in-depth explanation of the relationship between XRP ETFs and overall market demand.

He argued that ETF purchases from open markets do not always immediately push prices up. ETF demand must absorb the volume of XRP that Ripple unlocks from its escrow supply.

“Don’t forget ETF managers cannot buy XRP directly from Ripple or from escrow due to court injunction. They must buy from the open market. This means price may not rise sharply at first, as Ripple sells its monthly escrow while ETFs absorb supply at a similar pace.” Vincent explained.

Recent analysis from BeInCrypto emphasized the importance of the 2 USD price level. Holding above this zone could signal a foundation for further upside movement in the days ahead.

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Billion-dollar liquidation events have become a new normal in recent months. These events show that traders continue to get caught off guard by market volatility. Several altcoins in the final week of November could create similar surprises.

These are the altcoins and the reasons they may trigger major liquidations.

1. XRP

XRP’s 7-day liquidation map shows notable risk levels. If XRP rises to $2.32 this week, approximately $300 million in short positions will be liquidated. If XRP falls to $1.82, around $237 million in long positions will be liquidated.

Short traders in the final week of November may face liquidation for several reasons. For example, Grayscale’s XRP ETF will debut on the NYSE on November 24. US-listed XRP ETFs have also posted a cumulative total net inflow of more than $422 million, despite the broader market decline.

However, other reports show that XRP whales have shifted from accumulation to heavy selling in recent days. This selling pressure could push XRP lower and trigger liquidation for long positions.

These conflicting forces may cause losses for both long and short traders, especially as the derivatives market shows signs of heating up again.

2. Dogecoin (DOGE)

Similar to XRP, Grayscale’s DOGE ETF is also set to launch on November 24. The launch is expected to boost sentiment around the leading meme coin.

ETF expert Nate Geraci believes the Grayscale Dogecoin ETF (GDOG) marks an important milestone. He views it as clear evidence of major regulatory changes over the past year.

“Grayscale Dogecoin ETF. First ‘33 Act doge ETF. Some (many) might laugh. But this is a highly symbolic launch. IMO, the best example of a monumental crypto regulatory shift over the past year. By the way, GDOG might already be a top-10 ticker symbol for me,” Geraci said.

If these positive factors push DOGE above $0.16 this week, total short liquidations could reach $159 million.

However, another report shows that whales sold 7 billion DOGE over the past month. If this selling pressure continues, it may cap the recovery or even trigger a decline.

If DOGE falls below $0.13, long liquidations could exceed $100 million.

3. Tensor (TNSR)

Tensor (TNSR) rallied by more than 340% last week, drawing strong attention from traders. However, the price quickly corrected by nearly 60% from its recent peak at $0.36.

Simon Dedic, founder of Moonrock Capital, argued that the rally looked suspicious. He suggested that the price action showed signs of an “insider pump.”

Tensor and Coinbase have not responded to these accusations. Yet other analysts note that the top 10 wallets hold roughly 68% of the total supply. This concentration creates significant risk and increases volatility.

These factors could influence TNSR’s price in the coming days. If the price rises to $0.19, short liquidations may reach nearly $6 million. If the price drops to $0.11, long liquidations may exceed $5 million.

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While the total market cap has entered its fourth consecutive week of decline and the market has lost nearly $1 trillion in November, data reveal a notable divergence in how investors are withdrawing capital. Mid- and low-cap assets show a surprisingly positive signal.

What is this signal, and what does it mean in the current context? The following report provides a detailed explanation.

3 Positive Signals for Altcoins as the Market Becomes Most Pessimistic

The market sentiment index has stayed in “extreme fear” for most of November. Even so, several positive signals still emerge, acting as glimmers of hope for altcoins.

First, a report from CryptoQuant compares the market-cap performance of Bitcoin, large caps, and mid- and small-cap altcoins. It shows significant resilience in the lower-cap segment.

According to the comparative market-cap chart, Bitcoin experienced the sharpest drop in November. Large caps, which include the top 20 altcoins, also fell, but to a lesser extent. Mid- and small-cap altcoins declined only slightly and suffered less damage.

“Large caps are struggling, but not as much as BTC, while mid–small caps are showing real resilience,” analyst Darkfost noted.

In fact, the chart shows that only the market caps of Bitcoin and large caps have formed new all-time highs. Mid- and low-cap assets have yet to return to their late-2024 peaks. From a psychological perspective, once altcoins drop too deeply — often losing 80–90% of value — holders tend to view their assets as “already lost.” They then have little motivation to panic sell.

This leads to the second notable factor: a divergence between Bitcoin Dominance and OTHERS Dominance.

Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) measures Bitcoin’s share of the total market cap. OTHERS Dominance (OTHERS.D) measures the share held by all altcoins excluding the top 10.

The chart shows that in November, OTHERS.D rose from 6.6% to 7.4%. Meanwhile, BTC.D dropped from 61% to 58.8%.

This divergence implies that altcoin investors are no longer as easily panic-selling, even while sitting on losses. Instead, they are holding their positions and waiting for a recovery.

Historically, when BTC.D declines and altcoin dominance increases, the market often transitions into an altcoin bull cycle.

Additionally, Binance data indicate that 60% of the current trading volume now originates from altcoins. This is the highest level since early 2025.

Analyst Maartunn believes this data highlights where actual trading activity is happening. Currently, activity is concentrated heavily outside major cryptocurrencies. Altcoins have once again become highly popular trading vehicles on Binance.

“Historically, an increased share of altcoin trading volume often coincides with increased speculation in the market,” maartunn said.

In summary, mid- and low-cap altcoins are receiving strong liquidity inflows. They also exhibit better price performance and higher market share ratios. These factors indicate that altcoin holders hold strong expectations for a recovery from the bottom region.

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In November, NEAR Intents’ daily fee revenue reached an all-time high. At the same time, its daily trading volume increased tenfold compared to the previous quarter. However, NEAR’s price continued to show weak performance and remained stuck in its 2025 accumulation range.

These positive metrics sparked expectations that investors may secure strong entry positions before overall market fear fades and fundamentals begin to take effect.

How NEAR Intents Became a Late-2025 Catalyst for NEAR’s Price

NEAR Intents is a multichain trading protocol built on NEAR Protocol, a blockchain platform focused on AI and chain abstraction.

The protocol removes the need for users to perform complex manual actions. These include bridging tokens, managing gas fees across multiple networks, or handling intermediate steps. NEAR Intents allows users—or AI agents—to express an “intent” for the desired outcome. The protocol then automates the entire process, delivering a smooth and efficient experience.

According to Dune Analytics, NEAR Intents’ daily fee revenue reached a record level of more than $400,000. This pushed total cumulative fees above $10 million. Meanwhile, daily trading volume consistently remained above $150 million, representing a tenfold increase from the previous quarter.

NEAR Protocol also reported that its 30-day cumulative trading volume recently surpassed $3 billion.

Additionally, a Bitwise report noted that NEAR Intents recorded $969 million in trading volume for the week beginning November 10, 2025. Bitwise predicted that NEAR Intents will expand weekly trading volume more than tenfold and reach $10 billion by June 2026.

This growth will naturally have a positive impact on the NEAR token.

“NEAR’s token model is designed to capture value from AI-native activity. This includes intent-routing fees, infrastructure services, and model execution, extending beyond traditional blockspace monetisation,” Bitwise stated.

What Drives This Surge in Volume?

A CoinMetrics report highlighted the role of the Zashi wallet. This wallet integrates with NEAR Intents, enabling seamless multichain swaps into shielded ZEC. Meanwhile, the amount of ZEC held in shield pools reached new highs as demand for privacy accelerated.

As a result, investors have increasingly turned to NEAR Intents. Trading in ZEC now accounts for about 10% of the protocol’s daily volume, averaging $15 million per day.

NEAR’s Price Remains Stuck in the 2025 Accumulation Range

Despite these developments, NEAR’s price remains trapped in its 2025 accumulation zone. TradingView data shows NEAR moving between $1.90 and $3.10 since the beginning of the year.

Analyst Vespamatic attributed this stagnation to Bitcoin’s price decline. This pressure could cause altcoins to drop even further, even when their fundamentals remain strong.

“NEAR has a risk of falling to $0.6, especially if Bitcoin falls to $84,000. In a bear market, almost 99% of altcoins can be destroyed, even though they have strong fundamentals,” Vespamatic predicted.

However, analysts also noted that NEAR’s current price near $1.9 aligns with the year’s strongest support. Combined with recent positive catalysts, this level may set the stage for a potential price rebound.

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When an altcoin experiences a strong pump and breaks out of a long-term accumulation zone, the move can signal renewed attention toward that project. This pattern can be even more meaningful for low-cap altcoins because they often offer higher profit potential.

Several altcoins showed this behavior in November. Details follow below.

1. Firo (FIRO)

Firo (FIRO) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency. Its recent rally benefited from a rising interest in blockchain privacy.

BeInCrypto’s price data shows that FIRO’s market cap has increased from $10 million to over $48 million since October. The asset also broke out of its 2025 accumulation range.

Even after a nearly fivefold increase in market cap, FIRO still remains a low-cap altcoin. Many investors believe that escaping the 2025 accumulation zone could allow FIRO to move further and possibly reach 10 USD in 2026.

FIRO also remained in the top Trending section on Coingecko throughout the week. This trend reflects strong research interest from investors.

“FIRO has been trending #1 on Coingecko for an entire week. When the tech is truly great, the interest speaks for itself. Billions.” – Investor Zerebus commented.

Alongside the rally, FIRO’s exchange balance dropped by more than 21%, down to just over 256,000 tokens, according to Nansen. This decline indicates that demand for accumulation remains strong, despite the fear that dominated November.

2. Alchemix (ALCX)

Alchemix (ALCX) is a DeFi protocol that enables users to borrow synthetic assets, such as alUSD or alETH, based on the future yield generated by their collateral.

Price data shows that ALCX surged 140% in November. This move officially ended the sideways phase that lasted from February until now.

This altcoin has a low circulating supply of just over 3 million ALCX. Ethplorer data shows that the first two weeks of November recorded the highest on-chain ALCX transaction volume in three years. More than 20,000 ALCX were transferred in the first week and over 10,000 in the second.

This activity reflects strong accumulation. Nansen data also shows that ALCX’s exchange balances dropped more than 35% in the past 30 days.

These signals have strengthened investor expectations for continued growth. The optimism is reinforced by ALCX’s relatively small market cap of roughly 37.5 million USD.

“ALCX has more than 100X potential based on a huge price breakout that took place early on this cycle and these prices may only be gearing up for such growth…” Investor JAVON MARKS predicted.

3. Nano (XNO)

Nano (XNO) is a cryptocurrency designed for real-world payments. It offers fast, feeless, and sustainable transactions thanks to its block-lattice architecture and energy-efficient consensus mechanism.

Price data shows that XNO climbed more than 70% over the past month. The asset now trades around $1 with a market cap of $143 million. This rally pushed XNO out of the accumulation zone that began in March.

Nano originated during the 2017 altcoin season and has survived multiple market cycles. The recent surge in trading volume has renewed investor hopes that XNO may target $5 or even $8.

Additionally, more than 86.5 million XNO—approximately 67% of the circulating supply—has been staked by Representatives who validate network transactions. This level of staking demonstrates investor commitment to supporting the network and reinforces the upward trend.

Breaking out of long-term accumulation remains one of the strategies many analysts highlighted in November. However, low-cap altcoins carry higher risk. Their lower liquidity can lead to sharper volatility during market downturns.

Because of this, maintaining a moderate allocation may be crucial when dealing with these assets.

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