Did crypto just set up the perfect trap for 2026? While stocks and gold crushed 2025, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP lagged behind… even as institutions quietly loaded their bags. In this daily crypto news wrap-up, we break down the biggest moves from the last 24 hours – no price hype, just the facts that matter.

In today’s episode:

– 2025 holiday slump: volumes at yearly lows, altcoins like ETH & SOL down over 50% in activity

– Bitcoin & Ethereum finish Q4 down 22%+ as the Santa rally fails to show

– FBI warning: $333M stolen via Bitcoin ATMs in 2025

– $3.9M Unleash Protocol exploit laundered through Tornado Cash

Big institutional & corporate moves:

– Metaplanet now holds 35,102 BTC after a $451M Q4 purchase

– Bitmine stakes another $352M in ETH for its growing treasury

– Cypherpunk adds $29M in Zcash, nearing 2% of total supply

Project & altcoin developments:

– Lighter launches LIT, flips Hyperliquid in 30-day perps volume

– Grayscale files for a spot Bittensor ETF after the network’s first halving

– Bitwise proposes 11 hybrid ETFs (AAVE, ZEC, TRX & more)

– ElizaOS token pumps 170% in 48 hours on rebrand & expansion

And the big one for XRP holders:

– Standard Chartered predicts XRP could hit $8 by 2026 as regulatory clarity improves

– Grayscale calls 2026 the dawn of the institutional era for crypto

If you want daily daily crypto news with clear explanations and no fluff, you’re in the right place. Generational Wealth is all about turning knowledge into legacy – especially with assets like XRP, XLM, ZBCN, BTC, and ETH.

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⚠️ Disclaimer (Not Financial Advice)

I’m not a licensed financial advisor. This content is for educational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice. Crypto is highly volatile. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. Always do your own research before making any financial decisions.

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