The post Coinbase Expands Into Stocks, Futures, and Prediction Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Coinbase revealed major expansions at its December 17 System Update event in San Francisco, launching stock trading for major U.S. stocks and ETFs with 24/5 access and zero fees, along with perpetual futures starting early next year for users outside the U.S. Prediction markets will launch through a Kalshi integration, offering thousands of regulated event …

The post Japan Rate Hike Could Crash Bitcoin And Altcoins in the Next 48 Hours appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cryptocurrency markets are facing heightened volatility as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) prepares to raise interest rates, a move that could have ripple effects on Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other digital assets globally. BOJ Prepares Historic Rate Increase Japan has maintained ultra-low interest rates for decades to stimulate economic growth through cheap borrowing. However, rising …

The post Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Prices Today: Trump Goes Live, Crypto Goes Down appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News December 18, 2025 06:22:43 UTC Why Bitcoin Is Dropping Even as Institutions Keep Buying Bitcoin is under pressure despite continued buying from U.S. institutions, reflected by a positive Coinbase Premium. The key reason is selling pressure outside the U.S. Asia-based exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Bybit are seeing sustained spot selling. At the same time, …

The post Dogecoin Breaks Below Key Trendline, Triggers Heavy Memecoin Dump; What’s Next?  appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Dogecoin (DOGE) price has signaled further midterm weakness. The top-tier memecoin dropped over 5% during the past 24 hours to trade at about $0.1255 on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, during the mid North American session. Dogecoin Price Faces a 20% Drop Before a Relief Rally The dog-themed memecoin has dropped over 15% during the past …

The post Why Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Are Crashing Today appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cryptocurrency prices are under pressure today, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP all trading lower as global market sentiment turns red. The total crypto market value has slipped to around $2.92 trillion, down nearly 2%, while investor sentiment remains weak.  Bitcoin fell toward the $86,000 level after another volatile session. There were sharp price swings, with …

The post Why the First XRP ETF Took Wall Street by Surprise appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The launch of the first XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has turned into one of the fastest-growing ETF stories in recent years, according to Sal Gilbertie, CEO of Teucrium Trading. In an interview with Zach Rector, Gilbertie said bringing the first XRP-linked ETF to market felt especially meaningful because of his long background in commodities and …

The post Why Bitcoin Price Can’t Break $100,000 Right Now, According to Mike Novogratz appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin’s sharp pullback from record highs has left investors searching for direction, and Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz says the market may need more time before confidence fully returns. Speaking about the current market setup, Novogratz said price action, not sentiment, is giving the clearest signals. He pointed to Bitcoin’s prolonged battle around the $100,000 …

The post Japan Rate Hike Puts Bitcoin and XRP Prices on Alert as Crypto Markets Brace for More Downside appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto investors are closely watching Japan this week, as the Bank of Japan prepares for a major policy decision that could impact Bitcoin, XRP and the broader digital asset market. Japan is expected to raise interest rates again, a move that has historically triggered volatility across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Why Japan’s Decision Matters for …

The post Despite BOJ Concerns, Can SOL Price Hold Its Long-Term Support Zone? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The SOL price is once again under pressure, but not without context. After slipping from $134 earlier this week, Solana now hovers near a long-term support range that has historically defined its most of the broader trend since 2024. As macro risks rise with BOJ in picture, traders are weighing whether this SOL/USD zone marks …

The post Fear and Greed Index in Fear 30% of the Past Year, Bitcoin Back in Extreme Fear – Digitap ($TAP) is Built For the Bear Market appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As Bitcoin falls below $90,000, market sentiment has hit extreme fear. Notably, markets have displayed fear on the Crypto Fear and Greed Index for 30% of 2025. Instead of chasing declining large-cap tokens, investors are reassessing where value lies amid a devastating bear market.  This shift is directing attention to utility-driven projects, especially those linked …