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- 21Shares launches leveraged Dogecoin ETF, doubling daily returns, following its FalconX merger to expand institutional crypto access. - The product joins a surge of U.S. altcoin ETFs like Grayscale's Dogecoin Trust, signaling growing institutional confidence in crypto assets. - FalconX's $8B-asset acquisition of 21Shares combines trading infrastructure with ETP innovation, aiming to accelerate digital asset adoption globally. - Analysts highlight leveraged ETFs' appeal to sophisticated investors despite

- A crypto whale earned $28.7M via a 20x leveraged short as Bitcoin fell 29% from $126K to $90K. - Market turmoil saw $2.9B ETF outflows and $19B in liquidations during October's "black Friday" volatility. - Leveraged trading amplified Bitcoin's decline, erasing $1.2T in value through cascading margin calls. - Institutional leverage via derivatives and $74B in crypto loans deepened systemic risks during the selloff. - Analysts warn of ongoing liquidation risks as Bitcoin nears $91K with whale selling inten

- Bitcoin's drop below $100,000 tests the $95,000 HODL wall, where 65% of invested USD remains concentrated. - Sharp sell-offs ($655M liquidations) and ETF outflows ($961M since Nov) expose fragile market structure. - STHs hold 30% of LTH supply above $95,000, with 80% of recent sales at a loss as profit-loss ratios fall below 0.21. - A break below $95,000 could trigger a path to $85,000, contrasting with 2022's sharper $45K-to-$36K collapse. - LTH resolve determines whether the HODL wall stabilizes or acc

- Internet Computer (ICP) surged over 6% in 2025, driven by institutional partnerships, infrastructure upgrades, and speculative trading. - TVL hit $237B via DeFi growth, while Fission/Chain Fusion upgrades boosted scalability and cross-chain interoperability with Bitcoin/Ethereum. - November 2025 saw 261% transaction volume spike, but DApp engagement fell 22.4%, highlighting adoption gaps despite technical progress. - Speculative fervor and AI platform Caffeine's launch fueled momentum, though security ri