Airdrop

An Airdrop is a distribution of free tokens to a community, typically used as a marketing tool or a reward for early protocol adopters and testers. In 2026, the "points-to-airdrop" model has matured into merit-based incentive programs that utilize Sybil-resistance and Proof-of-Humanity to filter out bots. Airdrops remain a primary method for decentralized governance (DAO) bootstrapping. Follow this tag for the latest on retroactive rewards, eligibility criteria, and how to participate in the most anticipated token distributions in the ecosystem.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Aster 2026 roadmap unveiled with staking and L1 launch

Aster 2026 roadmap unveiled with staking and L1 launch

The post Aster 2026 roadmap unveiled with staking and L1 launch appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Aster [ASTER] launched nearly three months ago following the merger of Astherus and APX Finance. During this time, the broader crypto market has suffered significant losses as Q4 turned bearish. Yet, Aster has remained relatively steady, supported by the team’s earlier roadmap. The key question now is: what lies ahead for ASTER in 2026? Aster’s 2026 roadmap After recording early successes, AsterDex announced its 2026 roadmap. The team posited that as they advance, they will double down on infrastructure, token utility, Ecosystem, and community.  These three foundational engines will reinforce each other in a continuous cycle.  Firstly, in early December 2025, Asterdex will enact a shield mode for private high-leverage trading and TWAP strategy orders.  Building on this, mid-December 2025 will see RWA upgrade to deeper, broader stock perpetual markets. By the end of the year, the Aster chain testnet will open for community testing.  In Q1 2026, Aster will launch its Layer‑1 chain, introduce Aster Code for builders, and roll out a fiat on/off ramp.  By Q2, the project plans to begin staking, establish on‑chain governance, and release smart‑money tools that allow users to track top traders.  With these milestones, Aster aims to evolve beyond “just a DEX” and position itself as a full‑stack liquidity network. Aster burns 77.8 million tokens To achieve the 2026 goals, AsterDex has continued to stabilize Aster’s market conditions by aggressively taking deflationary measures.  In fact, after completing the S3 buyback program of 155.7 million tokens, the team executed token burn and airdrop allocations as earlier promised.  According to the official statement, 77,860,328 ASTER tokens, valued at $89.8 million, were burned, permanently removing them from circulation.  Thereafter, 77,860,328 ASTER tokens were locked, with the remaining 50% of buyback tokens transferred to the airdrop locked wallet. Source: Asterlify So far, the team has purchased 10.1 million…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Analysis: WET token sniper "Ramarxyz" snapped up 70% of the HumidiFi presale.

Analysis: WET token sniper "Ramarxyz" snapped up 70% of the HumidiFi presale.

PANews reported on December 5th that blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps published an article on its X platform stating that it has identified the WET token sniper, "Ramarxyz," who used over 1,000 wallets to purchase 70% of the HumidiFi presale shares and then demanded a refund. Previously , HumidiFi stated that its initial public sale was disrupted by bots, preventing ordinary users from participating. The sale will be restarted next Monday with a new token airdrop, distributed proportionally to Wetlist and JUP staking users.

Author: PANews
MEXC Reports 1,329% Average Peak Return Across Top New Tokens in November

MEXC Reports 1,329% Average Peak Return Across Top New Tokens in November

MEXC posts 1,329 percent average peaks on top new tokens in November highlighting utility dominance BSC leadership and tighter volume price alignment.

Author: Blockchainreporter
Indonesian military steps up relief efforts for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860

Indonesian military steps up relief efforts for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860

The storm systems also killed about 200 people in southern Thailand and Malaysia

Author: Rappler
Aster News: Aster Price Targets $2.43 Amid 77.8 Mln Token Burn

Aster News: Aster Price Targets $2.43 Amid 77.8 Mln Token Burn

The post Aster News: Aster Price Targets $2.43 Amid 77.8 Mln Token Burn appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Insights: The latest Aster news noted an Aster price prediction by a top trader eyeing $2.43 as the DEX project prepares to launch a Layer-1 chain soon. The first key level for the ASTER token is $1.59. This zone has blocked every attempt to move higher, so it remains the main decision point. The DEX crypto project also announced on Thursday that it burned around 78 million ASTER tokens through its S3 buyback program. The latest Aster news noted an Aster price prediction by a top trader eyeing $2.43 as the DEX project prepares to launch a Layer-1 chain soon. Meanwhile, a Thursday announcement indicated the buyback token burn program for Aster burnt 77.8 million $ASTER tokens. One particular trader is eyeing a bullish Aster price target of $20 after opening a long position at an entry price of $0.8816. Aster News: Aster Price Eyes $2.43 as Key Fib Extension Comes Into Play As per the latest Aster crypto news, ASTER price is finally showing some strength after weeks of quiet trading. The daily chart has formed a clear higher low, and that shift gives the market a fresh tone. Momentum is picking up, and the chart now shows a straightforward path ahead. The first key level is $1.59. It has blocked every attempt to move higher, so it remains the main decision point. If bulls flip it into support, the entire range opens. You can already see price lifting off the trendline with steady, controlled movement. Once $1.59 is cleared, the next target for Aster price sits at $2.27. That level lines up with the mid-range from the last major breakdown. If buyers keep control, the full extension comes in at $2.43. ASTER now looks awake again. A clean break and hold above $1.59 would confirm that this…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
How an Alleged Google Insider Made $1 Million on Polymarket

How an Alleged Google Insider Made $1 Million on Polymarket

The post How an Alleged Google Insider Made $1 Million on Polymarket appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A Polymarket trader has earned nearly $1 million by placing suspiciously accurate bets on Google’s 2025 Year in Search rankings, sparking heated debate about insider trading on prediction markets. The wallet address “0xafEe” (previously “AlphaRaccoon”) netted nearly $1 million by correctly predicting nearly every outcome in Google search trend markets. Sponsored Sponsored The trader bought “Yes” shares on d4vd, a 20-year-old singer given just a 0.2% chance of being the most searched person of 2025, turning a $10,647 wager into nearly $200,000. The real money came from betting “No” on favorites like Pope Leo XIV, Bianca Censori, and Donald Trump. According to Meta engineer Jeong Haeju, who exposed the situation on X, the trader achieved a 22-for-23 success rate on Google search predictions. Public blockchain data shows the wallet deposited $3 million into Polymarket last Friday and immediately began placing large bets. The same account previously won over $150,000 by correctly predicting the exact Gemini 3.0 Flash release date. “This isn’t a lucky streak. He previously made $150K+ predicting the early release of Gemini 3.0 before results were out. At this point it’s obvious: He’s a Google insider milking Polymarket for quick money,” Haeju said. However, there’s no confirmation that the trader is actually a Google insider. The allegations remain community speculation based on the unusual winning streak. Sponsored Sponsored Insider Trading: Feature or Bug? The incident has divided the crypto community. Some argue that prediction markets are designed specifically for insider trading, creating financial incentives to share privileged information with the market. “The reason for prediction markets to exist is insider trading. In stocks it’s prohibited, with predictions it’s endorsed. It’s designed to be like this,” X user WiiMee said The controversy arises as Polymarket officially relaunched in the United States this week after receiving CFTC approval. The platform…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
With the market in a slump, here are 10 low-cost "coupon-hunting" opportunities.

With the market in a slump, here are 10 low-cost "coupon-hunting" opportunities.

Author: BitpushNews As 2025 draws to a close, while the crypto market remains chilly, several projects with decent activity are releasing airdrop/TGE signals. These opportunities generally don't require large investments and have relatively low barriers to entry, providing a low-risk entry window for investors who want to maintain their position during a bear market but are afraid of being "educated" by the market. This article will outline some of the most promising projects to help you seize future possibilities with less "growing pain" in a depressed market. 1. Lighter (LITER) Lighter is a high-frequency perpetual contract DEX based on Starknet L2, featuring zero transaction fees, ZK proof matching, and instant execution. Designed for professional traders, it's similar to an on-chain version of Citadel. The mainnet launch is scheduled for October 2025, and it's currently in the second season of its points farming event. TGE (Trading GE) is expected to launch at the end of December or in Q1 2026, and with a 98% probability of being included in Polymarket, it's considered the largest airdrop of 2025. Financing situation The company raised approximately $25 million in total, with investors including YZi Labs (lead investor), BinanceCZ family office, a16z Crypto, Paradigm, and other Tier-1 VCs. The funds will primarily be used for mainnet development and a points reward pool. Founder Vladimir Novakovski has a background in the Citadel trading team. Core data Mainnet TVL: $1.1 billion (up 150% in the last 30 days) Daily active users: 56,000+ Daily trading volume: Peak of $18.9 billion (often surpassing Hyperliquid) Total points: 250,000 points distributed weekly (Season 2 to December 31) Estimated FDV: Approximately $500 million to $1 billion (total supply not disclosed, 50% allocated to the community). OTC price of points: $5-11 per point (potential ROI 25-100x) How to participate Trade perpetual contracts on the mainnet (ETH/USDC, etc., leverage up to 50x, earn points). Provide LLP liquidity (share transaction fees + points bonus) Invite a sub-account to farm (the main account receives a 25% rebate, requires a 100-point unlock code). Bridged funding + high-frequency trading (but be aware of the risk of the "death zone," official snapshot before December 31st). As a dark horse in the Perps DEX, Lighter has high technical barriers with zero fees and ZK. With 50% community allocation, its airdrop potential is huge. However, the sustainability of trading volume after TGE is key. It is suitable for traders with thick wallets to rush for quarter-end points. 2. Aster (ASTER) Aster is a next-generation multi-chain decentralized exchange (DEX) focusing on perpetual contracts and spot trading. It supports BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum chains, offering MEV resistance, one-click execution, hidden orders, and high leverage (up to 1001x). Innovatively, it allows the use of asBNB (liquidity staking token) or USDF (yield stablecoin) as collateral for greater capital efficiency. The project originated from the merger of Astherus and APX Finance at the end of 2024, and completed its TGE on September 17, 2025. After its mainnet launch, its trading volume quickly surpassed Hyperliquid, making it a dark horse in the Perp DEX field. Financing situation The company has raised approximately $25 million in total funding. Major investors include YZi Labs (Binance founder's family office, lead investor), Binance Labs (incubator support), a16z Crypto, Paradigm, and others. CZ has personally invested over $2.5 million and serves as an advisor to promote the development of privacy trading infrastructure. Core data Mainnet TVL: Approximately $1.5 billion (up 120% in the last 30 days) Daily active users: 80,000+ Daily trading volume: peaked at over $2 billion Token price: Approximately $1.16 (24-hour range: $1.04-$1.08) Circulating market capitalization: approximately US$2.07 billion (circulating supply of 1.65 billion tokens) FDV: Approximately US$8.2 billion (total supply of 8 billion units) Major trading platforms: CEXs such as Bybit, Bitget, and Binance have listed spot trading. Participation path Stage 4 Farming (Earn Rh points by trading perps, providing liquidity, and holding asBNB/USDF positions, until December 21st) Check S3 airdrop eligibility (the checker opened on December 1st, the claim window is from December 15th to January 15th, 2026, 200M ASTER reward). Rocket Launch Event (Trading volume rewards ASTER+ project tokens, no lock-up period) Invite sub-accounts to inflate traffic (beware of anti-Sybil filtering). With its CZ backing, multi-chain aggregation, and a token economy where the community distributes over 53% of the tokens, Aster stands out in the Perp DEX sector. The launch of the Aster Chain L1 mainnet in Q1 2026 will further amplify its potential, but investors should be wary of unlocking pressure and market volatility. 3. MEXC As a non-leading centralized exchange with 40 million users, it is currently conducting a small airdrop campaign, offering trading rewards and task incentives. Path to obtain qualification: Complete fiat currency top-up and participate in the lucky wheel event. Execute specified trading pair operations and asset deposits, etc. Key data: Estimated earnings: $1 – $5,000 in trading rewards Reward pool size: $44,137,574 Airdrop status: In progress Distribution method: Distributed through the MEXC platform's internal system. As an ideal platform for beginners, its large user base is both an advantage and a challenge – competition for the prize pool will be more intense. It's important to note that the eligible trading pairs are mostly emerging cryptocurrencies, making the tasks more suitable for those with a medium-to-high risk tolerance and familiarity with market volatility. 4. Cysic Network (CYSIC) Cysic Network is a Layer-1 computing network focused on hardware acceleration of zero-knowledge proofs (ZK). Through its self-developed ASIC chips and GPU clusters, it increases ZK proof generation speed by 10-100 times and reduces costs by 91%, primarily targeting real-time ZK applications and ComputeFi models. The project launched its mainnet on September 24, 2025, and is currently in the early production stage. Financing situation The company has raised a total of US$21.85 million, with major investors including Polychain Capital, HashKey Capital, OKX Ventures, Binance Labs, Multicoin Capital, and 13 other institutions. The valuation path is clear, and the sales phase has ended. Core data Mainnet TVL: $80 million (up 60% in the past 30 days) Active users: 1.35 million Online nodes: 260,000+ (Prover + Verifier) Token price: $0.04 Market capitalization: Approximately US$40 million FDV: Approximately $400-500 million (total supply not fully disclosed) Spot trading pairs are available on major trading platforms such as OKX, Binance, and Gate.io. Current participation path Run a Prover/Verifier node (a consumer-grade RTX 4090 is sufficient to participate) Staking $CYS earns governance credits $CGT Participate in the official 4-week Onboarding Campaign throughout December (daily check-in + simple tasks, still eligible for later rewards) Overall, Cysic is one of the ZK infrastructure projects with the most clearly defined mainnet launch, hardware rollout progress, and strong institutional backing. It combines a low circulating market capitalization with high technological barriers, offering significant upside potential during the year-end fund rotation window. However, investors should still be aware of the risks associated with hardware project iterations and market volatility. 5. Layer Zero Season 2 This cross-chain interoperability protocol has connected over 130 blockchains, partnered with institutions such as Tether and PayPal, and reserved 15.3% of the total token supply for community distribution. Path to obtain qualification: Cross-chain asset transfer via Stargate/Jumper Using decentralized applications within the LayerZero ecosystem Hold and stake ZRO tokens Participate in governance voting Key data: Estimated earnings: $2,000 – $15,000 (based on Q1 standards) Reward pool size: 1 billion ZRO, 15.3% of the total supply. Airdrop window: Expected in the fourth quarter of 2025 (subject to uncertainty) Participation difficulty is moderate (requires cross-chain operations and multi-chain participation). Distribution method: Snapshots are expected to be distributed through the official interface. This protocol addresses a key pain point in blockchain interoperability, and its technological prospects are worth watching. However, the team's previous promises regarding the airdrop timeline have been delayed, making participation more speculative and more suitable for users with long-term confidence in its technological roadmap. 6. Abstract Chain As a Layer 2 solution that expands upon the Pudgy Penguins NFT project, which focuses on driving mainstream adoption through a minimalist user experience and has partnered with platforms such as Gate.io. Path to obtain qualification: Collect platform badges Cross-chain assets to the Abstract Network Trading on the Vertex platform Experience on-chain games such as Multiplier and Duper. Key data: Estimated earnings: $1,000 – $8,000 (including PENGU holder bonus) Reward pool size: To be determined (using a participation points system) Airdrop status: Not yet confirmed Distribution method: Through points conversion and badge verification system The project generated a strong response in the community due to the marketing featuring the chubby penguin, but it's worth noting that the initial market hype stemmed partly from expectations of a PENGU airdrop. Since the official airdrop plan has not yet been confirmed, it's currently better suited as an observation target or a low-barrier-to-entry experience for game enthusiasts. 7. Stable (STABLE) Stable is a next-generation Layer-1 chain incubated by Bitfinex, dedicated to stablecoins, focusing on instant payments, low-cost transfers, and global distribution within the USDT ecosystem. Simply put, it's a public chain that integrates an "on-chain PayPal + USDT high-speed channel." The testnet has been running for several months, and the mainnet is planned for launch in Q4 2025 (as early as the end of December). Financing situation It raised a total of $28 million, with an impressive investor lineup: Bitfinex and Hack VC co-led the round, and Franklin Templeton, Susquehanna, Castle Island Ventures, Nascent, eGirl Capital, and many other top traditional and crypto institutions were on the list. It's a typical "institutional investment" project. Core data Testnet TVL: Approximately $120 million (up 40% in the last 30 days) Daily active addresses: 50,000+ Testnet daily transaction volume: approximately $5 million Current token pre-sale price: approximately $0.15 Estimated FDV: around $1.5 billion (total supply of 100 billion tokens, with 53% allocated to the community). TGE will then be directly listed on leading spot exchanges such as Binance and OKX. How to participate The testnet is used for bridging, money transfer, and payment scenarios (the most direct source of points). Participate in the official Pre-deposit event (ConcreteXYZ partner channel; deposits earn points). Daily trading volume + position farming (highly likely to be captured in a December snapshot) Link your wallet to the official website beforehand and complete KYC pre-registration (you can get extra character bonuses). Stable is currently one of the most backed and clearly defined projects in the stablecoin sector, leveraging the combined influence of Tether and Bitfinex. It's highly likely to experience a strong upward trend from the end of this year to early next year. It's suitable for those looking to capitalize on relatively certain airdrops or early-stage gains, but the mainnet launch date still requires close monitoring of official announcements. 8. Zama (ZAMA) Zama is an open-source cryptography company focused on fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) technology. They have built the Zama Protocol—a confidential blockchain protocol that allows public blockchains (such as Ethereum) to process encrypted data without decryption, supporting DeFi, RWA, and stablecoin privacy applications. The testnet is already live, and the mainnet is planned for Q4 2025, coinciding with the TGE (Token Generation Event). On December 1st, Zama announced its first $ZAMA token auction: 10% of the supply will be sold on Ethereum through a sealed-bid Dutch auction, using FHE to ensure bid confidentiality and prevent bot bidding and gas wars. Financing situation It raised a total of $73 million, with a top-tier investment lineup: Series B (June 2025): $57 million, led by Pantera Capital and Blockchange, valuing the company at over $1 billion (becoming the first unicorn in the FHE field). Previous funding rounds: approximately $16 million in seed and Series A funding, with investors including Multicoin Capital. The funds will be primarily used for FHE hardware optimization and mainnet development. Core data Testnet TVL: Approximately $50 million (up 25% in the last 30 days) Daily active addresses: 20,000+ Testnet daily transaction volume: approximately $3 million Current token status: Not listed (end of TGE) Estimated FDV: Approximately US$1 billion (total supply not disclosed, 10% of supply to be auctioned) Auction details: The auction will take place from January 12-15, 2026, with claims starting on January 20; the platform is the Ethereum mainnet, and bidding will be encrypted using the Zama Protocol FHE. How to participate Testnet FHE computation task (encryption/decryption simulation, accumulating points) Join the Creator Program Season 5 (starts in September, monthly rewards + referral fees, and a share of $ZAMA sales after mainnet access). Community engagement (active Discord/Guild users, potential AirDrop eligibility) Public auction preparation (details to be announced in early January; ETH wallet + KYC pre-registration required) Zama is a leading project in FHE privacy computing, backed by unicorn valuation and Ethereum mainnet launch. Its January auction will feature fair distribution and true price discovery, and it has great potential under the privacy narrative at the end of the year. 9. MetaMask As the world's most widely used Web3 wallet, its parent company Consensys has repeatedly hinted at token distribution and is currently conducting the first quarter of the LINEA Rewards campaign. Path to obtain qualification: Download and use the mobile app Holding LINEA rewards earned through the event (affects future eligibility) Perform on-chain operations such as token swaps and cross-chain transactions. Connect to historical wallets to trace accumulated points Key data: Current Rewards: LINEA worth $50–$10,000 (based on transaction volume) Reward pool size: 30 million LINEA (MASK allocation not disclosed) Event Period: LINEA Season 1 to the end of February Difficulty level: Medium Distribution method: Apply through the official application page. The market has been eagerly anticipating the airdrop, but some design aspects of the previous LINEA airdrop sparked discontent within the community, casting some uncertainty over the final distribution of the MASK. Users are advised to participate naturally through regular use and avoid unnecessary transactions in pursuit of the airdrop. 10. Polymarket The decentralized prediction market platform has reached a monthly trading volume of $3 billion and, after receiving a $2 billion investment from ICE Group, has confirmed that it will distribute tokens. Path to obtain qualification: Download the official application Participate in the "Daily Rewards" task system Trading volume may become a key metric (specific rules to be announced later). The prediction market sector continues to gain momentum, and Polymarket's successful acquisition of crucial regulatory approval to re-enter the US market has undoubtedly ignited market attention. Its gameplay is ingeniously designed: users don't need to actually wager; they can earn potential rewards by completing tasks, lowering the barrier to entry. However, it's important to note that the core of this model remains the prediction market mechanism, and participants involved in providing liquidity still need a full understanding of the market risks and game theory involved.

Author: PANews
Aster buyback wallet burns 77.86M $ASTER worth $79.81 million, price drops 2.7%

Aster buyback wallet burns 77.86M $ASTER worth $79.81 million, price drops 2.7%

The post Aster buyback wallet burns 77.86M $ASTER worth $79.81 million, price drops 2.7% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Aster executed a 77 million token burn on midnight Friday, coinciding with the completion of its latest buyback program. The burn removed nearly $80 million worth of ASTER from circulation, although the token defied supply-demand dynamics and dipped 2.7% in the last 24 hours. The now-completed S3 buyback program repurchased a total of 155.7 million ASTER tokens. It split the repurchased supply into two equal parts, with one half sent to the burn address and the other locked for ecosystem incentives. The Aster buyback wallet burned 77.86M $ASTER ($79.81M) an hour ago.https://t.co/G5VzsH8oZP pic.twitter.com/WInO13ncd2 — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 5, 2025 In a notice published on social platform X today, Aster confirmed that 77,860,328 ASTER were permanently removed from the circulating supply through a burn transaction sent to a dead address, 0x0000…0000dEaD. According to the DEX’s team, the token burn fulfills its commitments to use the buyback process by reducing the supply accessible to the market. The team allocated an equal amount of repurchased tokens to a locked wallet, which now sits at 0xE8c3e…A51A892. Aster said the locked allocation will support user rewards, fund airdrops and events, alongside building grants to improve the ecosystem’s development. Aster burns tokens after 2026 roadmap announcement  The decentralized exchange’s token burn came on the heels of an H1 2026 roadmap reveal made on Thursday. Aster’s team coined its late 2025 debut “a period of consolidation” where it built a foundation for product development and exchange operations, including the Astherus and ApolloX merger, its mobile application launch, completion of its token generation event (TGE), and listings on centralized exchanges like Binance. Executives stated that the platform also offered several trading features, including Hedge Mode, Trade & Earn, and the buyback program, which facilitated the latest burn. According to the roadmap, Aster will wind down 2025 with scheduled…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Aster burns $79.81M in tokens; token drops 2.7%

Aster burns $79.81M in tokens; token drops 2.7%

Aster burns 77.86 million ASTER tokens worth nearly $80 million after completing its S3 buyback program, while the token slips 2.7%.

Author: Cryptopolitan
Trading Moment: Expectations of the RMB breaking 7 are rising; Bitcoin needs to break 96,000 to confirm a trend reversal.

Trading Moment: Expectations of the RMB breaking 7 are rising; Bitcoin needs to break 96,000 to confirm a trend reversal.

Daily market data review and trend analysis, produced by PANews. 1. Market Observation The US labor market has recently shown conflicting signals. Initial jobless claims unexpectedly fell to 191,000 last week, the lowest level since September of last year, indicating the resilience of the job market; however, continuing claims remain high at 1.94 million, reflecting the structural difficulties faced by the unemployed in finding new jobs. Against this backdrop, market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut at its December 10 meeting have risen to 87% . Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, predicts the Fed may cut rates by 25 basis points. Furthermore, the Fed's quantitative tightening policy has ended, and the market expects a monthly "reserve management purchase" program of approximately $35 billion to begin as early as January next year to supplement liquidity. Although officials emphasize that this is not a new round of quantitative easing, investors still see it as a dovish signal. Meanwhile, the US Treasury market has surpassed $30 trillion for the first time . On the other hand, the Bank of Japan plans to raise interest rates this month , potentially reaching a 28-year high. The RMB has recently benefited from multiple positive factors, including a weakening US dollar, the increased attractiveness of Chinese assets, and strong corporate demand for foreign exchange settlement, resulting in a significant appreciation trend. The market is hotly debating whether it can break the 7.0 mark in the short term. The mainstream view is that the RMB has a high probability of breaking 7.0 in the short term, but some analysts point out that even if it does break 7, its ability to maintain a stable level remains uncertain, and the People's Bank of China may intend to maintain two-way fluctuations in the exchange rate. Furthermore, the US PCE inflation data to be released this Friday will be an important reference for the global economic trend and the Federal Reserve's policy. In the field of artificial intelligence , market competition is intensifying. Moore Threads, hailed as the "first domestically produced GPU stock," saw its share price surge 502% on its first day of trading on the STAR Market , with its market capitalization briefly exceeding 300 billion yuan. A single subscription yielded a profit of nearly 270,000 yuan, demonstrating the capital market's high expectations for the domestic AI chip sector. Moore Threads was founded by the former core team of Nvidia and plans to use the nearly 8 billion yuan raised in its IPO to accelerate the development of a new generation of AI training and push-in integrated chips. Meanwhile, industry giant Nvidia is also facing fierce competition. Founder Jensen Huang stated that he feels the pressure of "being 30 days away from bankruptcy" every day. To counter challenges from competitors such as Google's TPU, Nvidia recently released a technical blog post claiming that its GB200 NVL72 system can improve the performance of top-tier open-source AI models by up to 10 times, and revealed that major cloud service providers such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure are accelerating the deployment of the system. In addition, with $60.6 billion in cash and short-term investments as of the end of October, Nvidia launched a series of large-scale strategic investments, including a $2 billion investment in chip design company Synopsys and a $10 billion investment in Anthropic, to further solidify its AI ecosystem. Bitcoin's price recently encountered resistance and fell back after hitting its yearly opening price of $93,500, raising concerns about its future direction. Analysts believe that Bitcoin needs to break through $96,000 to confirm a trend reversal, with resistance concentrated between $93,500 and $100,000. Material Indicators data shows that if it fails to hold above $93,500, the market could further decline to $68,000. Furthermore, on-chain data shows that the current market structure is similar to the early stages of the bear market in the first quarter of 2022. Glassnode states that a break below the key support level of $81,500 could trigger a deep correction. Analyst CyrilXBT points out that if Bitcoin breaks through the $95,000 to $100,000 area, it will begin a new round of upward movement; otherwise, it could fall to the low $70,000 area. From a technical perspective, a bearish flag pattern targets $68,150, while market liquidation data indicates that approximately $3 billion in cumulative short positions will be liquidated when Bitcoin reaches $96,000, and if it breaks through $100,000, the liquidation scale will exceed $7 billion. However, strong bullish sentiment also exists in the market. Murad, the analyst who proposed the "Meme Supercycle" theory, is highly bullish, believing this bull market will extend to 2026, with Bitcoin reaching a high of $150,000 to $200,000. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts the price will reach $180,000 by the end of 2026. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink revealed that some sovereign wealth funds are gradually increasing their holdings and establishing long-term positions as Bitcoin's price falls from its high of $126,000 to the $80,000 range. CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost believes that Bitcoin needs to recover to the long-term holders' cost price of approximately $96,956 to stabilize market confidence. JPMorgan Chase also stated that whether Stagety can stabilize is crucial for Bitcoin's short-term trend; if market conditions remain stable, Bitcoin is expected to rise to $170,000 within the next 6-12 months. Ethereum recently broke through the key structural level of $3,200, and analysts are generally optimistic about its future performance, believing that if the momentum continues, Ethereum could see a 20% increase, reaching targets of $3,650 and even $3,900. In terms of specific trading, Cold Blooded Shiller believes the current momentum is biased upwards, and the top area may be slightly above $3,300. Analyst Lennaert Snyder stated that ETH has broken through the $3,230 resistance level, with the next target at $3,440. Analyst Ted pointed out that if ETH breaks through the $3,300-$3,400 range, it could extend to $3,800. CryptoQuant data shows that retail investors are actively accumulating below $2,700; a price drop to $3,000 would trigger $2 billion in liquidations, while a rise to $3,300 would face $700 million in liquidation pressure. In addition, Ethereum officially activated the Fusaka upgrade, reducing L2 gas fees by another 60%. Vitalik emphasized that the PeerDAS technology introduced in the Fusaka upgrade is "true sharding" and a milestone for the network since 2015. Although it is not yet perfect in areas such as L1 scaling, it lays the foundation for the future development of blockchain design. 2. Key Data (as of 13:00 HKT, December 5) (Data source: CoinAnk, Upbit, Coingecko, SoSoValue, CoinMarketCap) Bitcoin: $92,045 (down 1.68% year-to-date), daily spot trading volume $45.63 billion. Ethereum: $3,167 (down 5.16% year-to-date), daily spot trading volume $23.87 billion. Fear of Greed Index: 28 (Fear) Average GAS: BTC: 1.2 sat/vB, ETH: 0.04 Gwei Market share: BTC 58.7%, ETH 12.2% Upbit 24-hour trading volume rankings: XRP, ETH, BTC, SOL, SXP 24-hour BTC long/short ratio: 48.84% / 51.16% Sector Performance: The crypto market saw a broad-based pullback, with PayFi and DePIN sectors falling nearly 4%. 24-hour liquidation data: A total of 86,361 people worldwide were liquidated, with a total liquidation amount of $243 million. Of these, $83.76 million was liquidated in BTC, $73.61 million in ETH, and $7.38 million in XRP. 3. ETF Flows (as of December 4) Bitcoin ETF: -$195 million Ethereum ETF: -$41.5702 million Solana ETF: +$4.59 million XRP ETF: +12.84 million USD 4. Today's Outlook OKX will delist ACA, CLV, FOXY, PSTAKE, and RACA from spot trading. The Stable mainnet will launch on December 8th at 21:00. The company formed by the merger of Twenty One Capital and CEP is expected to list on the NYSE on December 9. Jito (JTO) will unlock approximately 11.31 million tokens on February 7th at 8:00 AM, representing 1.13% of the total supply and worth approximately $5.4 million. US September core PCE price index year-on-year: Previous value 2.9%, expected value 2.8% US September PCE price index year-on-year: Previous value 2.8%, expected value 2.7% The top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization with the largest gains today are: Zcash up 9.6%, MYX Finance up 6.8%, Beldex up 2.9%, TRON up 2.2%, and Sky (formerly Maker) up 1.7%. 5. Hot News Bitmine appears to have bought another 41,946 ETH about 5 hours ago, worth approximately $130 million. The Aster team burned $80 million in repurchase funds on-chain. Prominent investor Jez San's linked address withdrew over $15 million worth of altcoins from Coinbase Prime. Matrixport withdrew 3,805 bitcoins from Binance in the past 24 hours. The number of Americans filing for initial jobless claims in the week ending November 29 was 191,000, compared to an expected 220,000. VTB, Russia's second-largest bank, recommends allocating 7% of its assets to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Aster releases its roadmap for the first half of 2026: The Aster Chain mainnet will launch in Q1. Solana Mobile will launch the SKR token in January 2026, with 30% allocated for airdrops. The U.S. Treasury debt has surpassed the $30 trillion mark, doubling since 2018. The probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in December is 87%. Jupiter: WET tokens sold out during the public sale phase; HumidiFi project raised a total of $5.57 million.

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