Dogecoin jumped about 9% as buyers pushed prices through a recent downtrend, with similar gains seen in other meme coins like Pepe. The move highlights renewed speculative enthusiasm even as the broader crypto market remains choppy and mixed.
CoinGecko is reportedly exploring a sale that could value the crypto market-data firm near $500 million and has engaged Moelis as adviser, according to sources. The move comes as dealmaking across the crypto sector accelerates.
Shiba Inu trading volume plunged 52% during the Asian session on Wednesday while the token slid nearly 5% over 24 hours amid broader market selling. The sudden fall in turnover raises questions about short-term demand for meme coins.
FOMC minutes show policymakers expect rate cuts only in 2026, triggering renewed selling pressure across Bitcoin and altcoins. Markets enter the New Year with higher-for-longer rates weighing on crypto liquidity and risk appetite.
The S&P 500 climbed to a record 6,900 on Tuesday while the total crypto market cap remains below $3 trillion, underscoring a widening performance gap between equities and digital assets.
UNI jumped about 19% after voting opened on a proposal to enable Uniswap's protocol fee switch, even as the broader crypto market remained subdued. The vote could channel new revenue to the protocol treasury and reshape incentives for liquidity providers.
JPMorgan predicts stablecoin expansion will track the broader crypto market and does not expect the sector to hit $1 trillion by 2028. The bank says demand is primarily driven by trading needs, indicating slower adoption for payments and other real‑world uses.
Terra (LUNA) climbed roughly 55% on Dec. 11, 2025, emerging as one of the day's top-performing cryptocurrencies as traders cited renewed demand and market momentum.
About 4.13 trillion SHIB — roughly $35 million — left Coinbase in two direct transactions, Arkham data shows, while the token trades in a narrow range. The outflows mark one of the largest exchange withdrawals of the quarter.
XRP climbed to $2.20 on Nov. 26 after recovering from around $1, reflecting a broader stabilization in crypto markets. Trading activity picked up as investors showed renewed interest in major altcoins.