According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, the crypto market sentiment in the third week of December remains dominated by fear, with a score of extreme fear. This negative sentiment has caused short positions to gain the upper hand.

However, several altcoins have their own catalysts that could trigger liquidations of these short positions. Which altcoins are they, and what specific risks do they face?

1. Solana (SOL)

The 7-day liquidation heatmap for SOL shows that the potential liquidation volume of short positions is twice that of long positions.

Specifically, if SOL rises to $147 this week, traders holding short positions could suffer losses of up to $1 billion. In contrast, if SOL falls below $120, long traders could face liquidations worth around $500 million.

Several factors suggest that traders should be cautious when holding short positions this week.

First, SOL ETFs recorded seven consecutive days of positive inflows last week. Notably, the Bitwise SOL ETF has maintained positive inflows for 33 straight days since launch. It currently holds more than $600 million worth of SOL. This trend indicates sustained institutional demand.

Second, SOL has established strong support around the $130 level over the past four weeks. In addition, positive news about XRP expanding its DeFi use cases on Solana through Hex Trust has improved market sentiment.

As a result, SOL has solid grounds for a recovery this week, which could trigger short liquidations.

2. Cardano (ADA)

Similar to SOL, overall negative market sentiment has encouraged short-term ADA derivatives traders to increase capital allocation and leverage on short positions.

This behavior has significantly increased the total short liquidation volume. If ADA rises to $0.45 this week, short positions could incur losses of up to $50 million. Conversely, if ADA drops to $0.35, long positions could face liquidations of around $19.5 million.

One key factor that ADA short traders should consider to reduce risk is the positive sentiment surrounding the Midnight project.

Midnight Network is a new blockchain developed by Input Output Global (IOG), the company behind Cardano, founded by Charles Hoskinson.

Midnight Network focuses on privacy through zero-knowledge proof technology, specifically ZK-SNARKs. The NIGHT token has surged more than 150% over the past seven days. The project also won BeInCrypto’s “Breakthrough of the Year” award.

Midnight has been voted @beincrypto's Breakthrough of the Year & this win belongs entirely to the community. 🏆🕛

Thank you to everyone who shared, voted, & continues to support privacy as a fundamental right & what Midnight is building.

It’s been a monumental week, but this is… pic.twitter.com/eiLGv4yqxV

— Midnight (@MidnightNtwrk) December 13, 2025

The growing demand for NIGHT is driving demand for ADA. According to the Taptool trading platform, NIGHT recorded DEX trading volume exceeding 85 million ADA over the past five days. Additionally, ADA holders can earn NIGHT by staking their ADA.

3. PIPPIN

PIPPIN is a meme coin that gained significant attention towards the end of the year. Its market capitalization surged from below $60 million to over $350 million in just three weeks.

The liquidation heatmap indicates that cumulative potential long liquidations remain higher than those of short liquidations. This data suggests that many short-term traders still expect prices to continue rising.

However, this expectation carries significant risk. A recent analysis by the on-chain data tracking account Evening Trader Group revealed that 93 wallets currently hold 73% of the total supply.

$PIPPIN | Case Study: Supply Control & The Hidden Architecture Behind the Rally

93 wallets now hold 73% of the supply, organized into three well-defined clusters based on accumulation origin.$PIPPIN keeps climbing with zero signs of exhaustion.
The on-chain picture shows why:… pic.twitter.com/MVvPCWq6rh

— Evening Trader Group (@Eveningtraders) December 12, 2025

These wallets are divided into three main accumulation clusters. Each cluster shows distinct origins and behavioral patterns. According to Evening Trader Group, this accumulation may be the primary driver behind the price surge. On the other hand, selling pressure could emerge at any time.

In addition, the project-linked account (ThePippinCo) has not posted any updates since June. This silence has raised concerns about the team’s commitment to the project.

If PIPPIN falls below $0.30 this week, more than $9 million in long positions could be liquidated. This figure could be even higher if PIPPIN experiences a sharp dump, similar to the fate of other manipulated meme tokens.

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After the FED announced interest rate cuts, major whale wallets began pouring capital into long positions on Ethereum (ETH). These moves signal strong confidence in ETH’s upside. They also increase overall risk.

Several factors suggest that their long positions may face liquidation soon without effective risk management.

How Confident Are Whales in Their Ethereum Long Positions?

Whale behavior offers a clear view of current sentiment.

On-chain tracking account Lookonchain reported that a well-known whale, considered a Bitcoin OG, recently expanded a long position on Hyperliquid to 120,094 ETH. The liquidation price sits at only $2,234.

This position is currently showing a 24-hour PnL loss of more than $13.5 million.

Similarly, another well-known trader, Machi Big Brother, is maintaining a long position worth 6,000 ETH with a liquidation price of $3,152.

Additionally, on-chain data platform Arkham reported that the Chinese whale trader who called the 10/10 market crash is now holding a $300 million ETH long position on Hyperliquid.

Whale activity in ETH long positions reflects their expectation of a near-term price increase. However, behind this optimism lies a significant risk stemming from Ethereum’s leverage levels.

ETH Leverage Is Reaching Dangerous Highs

CryptoQuant data shows that ETH’s estimated leverage ratio on Binance has reached 0.579 — the highest in history. This level indicates extremely aggressive leverage usage. Even a small price swing could trigger a domino effect.

“Such a high leverage ratio means that the volume of open contracts financed by leverage is rising faster than the volume of actual assets on the platform. When this occurs, the market becomes more vulnerable to sudden price movements, as traders are more susceptible to liquidation—whether in an upward or downward trend,” analyst Arab Chain said.

Historical data indicate that similar peaks typically coincide with periods of intense price pressure and often signal local market tops.

Spot Market Weakness Adds More Risk

The spot market is also showing clear signs of weakening. Crypto market watcher Wu Blockchain reported that spot trading volume on major exchanges dropped 28% in November 2025 compared to October.

November Exchange Data Report: Spot trading volume of major exchanges in November 2025 fell 28% compared with October. The top three exchanges by change rate were Bitfinex +17%, Coinbase -8%, and KuCoin -17%. The bottom three were Bitget -62%, Gate -44%, and MEXC -34%.… pic.twitter.com/oXgFKyrv6b

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) December 10, 2025

Another report from BeInCrypto highlighted that stablecoin inflows into exchanges have declined by 50%, falling from $158 billion in August to $ 78 billion as of today.

Combined, low spot buying power, high leverage, and shrinking stablecoin reserves reduce ETH’s ability to recover. These conditions could put whale long positions at significant risk of liquidation.

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Privacy coins have emerged as one of the dominant narratives shaping cryptocurrency investment trends this year. The two leading altcoins in this sector by volume and market capitalization are Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR).

Investor attention has focused heavily on ZEC. Meanwhile, XMR continues to show strong and steady growth.

XMR Outperforms ZEC in Many Aspects Despite Lacking the Spotlight

In terms of daily spot trading volume in December, ZEC performed exceptionally well.

According to CoinGecko, ZEC maintains a daily trading volume of nearly $1 billion. This level surpasses XMR and DASH, thanks to strong liquidity on major exchanges like Binance.

However, ZEC falls far behind in daily on-chain transactions. Data from BitInfoCharts shows XMR reaching an average of about 26,000 transactions per day. This figure is more than triple ZEC’s average of roughly 8,000 transactions per day.

The chart also indicates that XMR’s on-chain activity remains consistent over the long term. This trend reflects stable user behavior. In contrast, ZEC’s recent surge and sharp decline appear more like temporary excitement.

On-chain activity carries longer-term significance than spot volume. It reflects real usage patterns and user acceptance of XMR for anonymous transfers rather than short-term trading sentiment.

Additionally, ZEC’s price fluctuates due to increased volatility resulting from speculative trading. XMR’s price movement remains more stable.

TradingView data shows that ZEC has fallen by more than 40% over the past month. Many analysts now suggest the possibility of a bubble pattern. Meanwhile, XMR declined by roughly 12%.

From this perspective, ZEC suits traders who chase the privacy coin narrative and aim for quick profits during extreme FOMO cycles. The downside is deeper price drops and longer recovery periods.

Furthermore, the latest report from MEXC Research reinforces XMR’s position. Over longer timeframes, XMR demonstrates superior trading volume and user activity compared to ZEC and DASH.

“Despite ZEC and DASH posting record-high trading volumes, Monero remains an asset of choice among privacy coin traders, accounting for 93% of total trading volume in Q3–Q4 and 72% of users in this segment,” MEXC Research reported.

The report also notes that growing interest in privacy assets reflects users’ increasing need for anonymity as regulators strengthen capital controls.

Therefore, regardless of holding ZEC or XMR, investors can continue to benefit next year. Experts predict privacy coins will remain a dominant market narrative in 2026.

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The Russell 2000 Index, which comprises approximately 2,000 small-cap companies, has long served as a barometer of investor appetite for growth and high-risk equities. Analysts quickly noticed its correlation with the crypto market.

When risk-on sentiment spreads into the crypto market, it can help push Bitcoin and altcoins higher. The details below illustrate how this dynamic unfolds.

Russell 2000 Flashes a Breakout Signal, Raising Hope for Crypto

If the S&P 500 represents large-cap blue-chip companies, the Russell 2000 focuses on small-cap stocks.

The index is not as famous as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones. However, it remains important, especially for investors who seek higher risk. This risk appetite aligns closely with many crypto investors.

In December, the Russell 2000 recorded a major turning point when it broke above a long-term resistance level. This move often signals strong upside momentum.

The breakout is considered a clear risk-on signal. This suggests that capital is shifting back to riskier assets, which can serve as fuel for Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins.

The Bitcoin Vector — an institutional Bitcoin report published by Swissblock — noted that in late 2020, the Russell 2000 broke through new highs and later turned that level into support. Bitcoin surged 380% after that.

“Last time this setup appeared, BTC delivered over 390% upside. This time the structure is different, but we’re starting from an environment that precedes liquidity expansion. And when liquidity turns, risk assets take the lead,” Bitcoin Vector stated.

Negentropic, co—founder of Glassnode, added that the Russell 2000 breakout signals a broad return of investors to risk assets.

Several analysts also believe this is a bullish sign for altcoins.

“Russell 2000 is the biggest indicator for Altseason, and it’s about to hit a new all-time high,” Ash Crypto said.

By comparing the altcoin market capitalization with that of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF — a fund that tracks US small-cap equities — analyst Cryptocium highlighted a correlation. Altcoin market cap (OTHERS) often surges when the iShares Russell 2000 ETF breaks above its previous all-time high.

This pattern has appeared twice: once in 2017 and again in 2021. It now suggests a potential altcoin boom in 2026.

But a Deeper Look Reveals Internal Weakness

A closer look inside the Russell 2000 rally shows a different picture.

Analyst Duality Research noted that, although the index rose in 2025, small-cap ETFs within the index still recorded net outflows of approximately $19.5 billion this year. This contrasts sharply with past rallies, which have typically been accompanied by strong ETF inflows.

The Russell 2000 is up more than 13% year-to-date and over 40% off its April lows, yet small-cap ETFs have still recorded roughly $20 billion in net outflows this year. pic.twitter.com/QEXQ6qIcsn

— Duality Research (@DualityResearch) December 8, 2025

This perspective weakens the bullish argument for a tight correlation between the Russell 2000 and the crypto market. If risk-on sentiment fails to last and the breakout turns into a false move, that negative shift may spread and extend the bearish mood in the crypto market.

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Stablecoin issuers continue to mint new tokens such as USDT and USDC. This expansion is often compared to the spark that ignites major market rallies. However, data shows that the market caps of leading stablecoins have increased for months while the broader crypto market has not grown proportionally.

The following report outlines several reasons behind this mismatch, based on recent data and industry analyses.

3 Reasons Behind the Decoupling Between Stablecoin Growth and the Crypto Market

CoinGecko data shows that the market caps of USDT and USDC reached new highs in December, at $185 billion and $78 billion, respectively.

Both stablecoins have experienced steady growth since the start of the year. By December, Circle and Tether continued to issue aggressively. The latest report from on-chain tracker Lookonchain noted that Tether minted $1 billion and Circle added another $500 million.

Analysts often describe this capital as “dry powder” for the market. Yet the question remains: where has it actually gone?

More Stablecoins Flow Into Derivatives Exchanges Than Spot Exchanges

CryptoQuant data indicate that USDT (ERC-20) on derivatives exchanges has increased consistently since early 2025, rising from below $40 billion to nearly $60 billion.

Meanwhile, USDT (ERC-20) on spot exchanges has been trending downward. It currently sits near yearly lows.

USDC on spot exchanges has also dropped sharply in recent months, falling from $6 billion to $3 billion.

This data reflects a shift in trader behavior. Many prefer short-term opportunities with leverage rather than long-term spot accumulation. This shift makes it harder for altcoin prices to gain upward momentum.

Leveraged trading also introduces higher risk. It delivers fast profits but can erase capital just as quickly. Multiple billion-dollar liquidation events in 2025 illustrate this ongoing trend.

Stablecoins Now Serve Many Purposes Beyond Crypto Investing

Another reason stems from the broader utility of stablecoins. The issuance by Tether and Circle does not solely reflect internal demand for cryptocurrencies. It also reflects demand from the global finance ecosystem.

A new IMF report highlights the widespread use of stablecoins such as USDT for cross-border remittances.

The chart shows that cross-border flows involving USDT and USDC reached approximately $170 billion in 2025.

“Stablecoins could enable faster and cheaper payments, particularly across borders and for remittances, where traditional systems are often slow and costly,” the IMF noted.

As a result, even though supply increases, a substantial portion of capital is absorbed into real-world applications rather than speculation.

Investor Caution Slows Capital Rotation

A third factor is cautious investor sentiment.

A recent Matrixport report describes the current market conditions as lacking retail participation and exhibiting low trading volume. Sentiment indicators remain in “fear” and “extreme fear” territory.

“Simply put, without volume, enthusiasm cannot compound, and without enthusiasm, volume will not return, a classic crypto chicken-and-egg standoff,” Matrixport reported.

This sentiment pushes investors to hold stablecoins instead of deploying them into Bitcoin or altcoins.

Historical data reinforces this view. A comparison of Bitcoin’s price and the market caps of USDT and USDC reveals that, in the first half of 2022, stablecoin supply continued to rise even after the market had entered a bear phase. In late 2022, stablecoin supply dropped sharply as many investors exited the market.

An increase in stablecoin market caps does not automatically translate into higher Bitcoin or altcoin prices. The impact depends heavily on investor sentiment, capital flows, and the broader use cases driving stablecoin demand.

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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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