What to Know: Bitcoin’s ETF-driven evolution into digital gold is softening 
strict maximalism and encouraging more diversified crypto portfolios. Capital 
is rotating into top altcoins with real narratives, especially in 
infrastructure, AI and DePIN rather than pure speculation. PEPENODE mixes meme 
culture with gamified virtual mining and multi token rewards to keep holders 
engaged. For most of crypto’s history the script was simple: own Bitcoin, 
ignore everything else. That mindset is fading. Bitcoin now behaves more like 
digital gold, while the real experimentation (and much of the upside) is 
shifting to newer chains and app layers. Spot Bitcoin ETFs accelerated that 
shift. Many veteran holders in the US are moving coins from self custody into 
ETF wrappers to gain tax advantages and easier reporting without giving up 
long term $BTC exposure. Yes, OG whales definitely aren’t selling their 
Bitcoin for nothing – they’re going the ETF way. On chain, that unlocks fresh 
capital that no longer needs to sit idle. Instead of chasing random memes, 
that capital is rotating into infrastructure and narrative rich plays. High 
throughput networks like Avalanche, DePIN platforms such as Peaq and 
experimental designs like Kaspa’s blockDAG are drawing serious research time 
from investors who once swore they would never touch an altcoin. In this more 
mature market, Bitcoin can remain the macro anchor, while the upside shifts 
toward the top altcoins that pair clear stories with working products and lean 
tokenomics. Meme coins still matter, but they now need actual hooks. PEPENODE 
($PEPENODE) tries to be one of those hooks. It blends Pepe style culture with 
a mine to earn model that turns virtual mining into a browser based strategy 
game. With more than $2.1M already raised at a presale price of $0.0011454 and 
605% staking rewards, it gives rotated Bitcoin profits a defined, higher risk 
lane. PEPENODE’s Mine-To-Earn Model And Presale In One Snapshot PEPENODE 
($PEPENODE) starts from a basic problem – most crypto presales and staking 
pools are passive: you buy, you lock, you wait, and attention fades long 
before launch. The project’s whitepaper instead describes a virtual mining 
simulator. After TGE, holders will build a server room inside a web app by 
buying Miner Nodes and upgrading Facilities with $PEPENODE. A dashboard tracks 
simulated hashrate, energy use and rewards so it feels like running a mining 
farm without hardware, noise or power bills. PEPENODE also plugs into existing 
meme liquidity instead of ignoring it. Leaderboards and bonus pools aim to pay 
rewards not only in $PEPENODE but also in some of the best meme coins such as 
$PEPE and $FARTCOIN. One active position can become exposure to several 
assets, which appeals to traders who prefer to keep their stack working 
instead of parked in a single token. On the funding side, the presale runs as 
a community first public sale with no private rounds or insider allocations. 
Pricing began around $0.001 and sits at $0.0011454 in the current stage, with 
$ETH, $BNB, $USDT and card payments accepted. Here’s how to buy PEPENODE now. 
Early staking yields at 605% are live alongside the raise and are designed to 
step down as more tokens are locked, encouraging commitment rather than quick 
flips. Our $PEPENODE price prediction sees a potential high near $0.0031 in 
2025, with a 2026 range between roughly $0.0022 and $0.0077 if the game ships 
on time and user numbers grow. From a presale level around $0.0011454, that 
translates into indicative moves of about 2.7x at the first target and up to 
roughly 6.7x at the top of the 2026 band. For investors who now hold Bitcoin 
exposure through ETFs and want a defined risk sleeve for growth, PEPENODE 
offers a narrative that lines up with the wider rotation into utility driven 
altcoins and interactive on chain products. Consider PepeNode when shaping 
your next altcoin sleeve. This article is informational only, not financial 
advice; cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and can lead to full loss of 
invested capital. Authored by Elena Bistreanu, NewsBTC &#8211; 
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bitcoin-maximalism-fading-top-altcoins-pepenode- 
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Bitcoin price is hovering around $97,000 as heavy exchange-traded fund 
outflows deepen market pressure. Bitcoin is trading at $97,527 at press time, 
down 5.5% in the past 24 hours. The market has now declined 4.3% in the past 
week, shed…

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Solana, Base, and X Layer. OKX announced on November 13 that it is rolling out 
a new DEX trading feature in the OKX App, enabling customers — including users 
in the United States, MENA, Southeast Asia, and the CIS — to create 
passkey‑based self‑custody wallets […]

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Over the last few weeks, analysts have been predicting that the Bitcoin price 
could crash again after the initial October 10 crash. This is because of the 
weakening market trends that have shown that Bitcoin is still favoring a 
downtrend at this point. Crypto analyst Lixing_Gan on the TradingView website 
also shares this view, with the appearance of a descending trend pattern that 
suggests that the Bitcoin price is more likely to fall than rise. Bitcoin 
Price At Risk Of Major Crash Below $90,000 So far, the Bitcoin price has been 
able to maintain its hold above the psychological level of $100,000, despite 
bears briefly pushing the price below this level. It has been trading in a 
tight range of $101,000 to $105,000 during this time, but with no notable 
momentum that could push its price higher. This tight range, unfortunately, 
plays into the descending pattern that maps a path downward. Related Reading: 
Abundance of Catalysts Suggests XRP Price Could Take Off This Week According 
to the crypto analyst’s chart, the descending pattern was formed at the start 
of October, well before the historic 10/10 crash. This means that the bearish 
trend had begun much earlier, and the resultant crash was only in response to 
bullish positions weakening across the board. This was triggered by massive 
sell-offs, mainly among whales and holders that have held onto their BTC for a 
notable amount of time. Over the last few months, these long-term holders have 
sold off more than 390,000 BTC, triggering billions of dollars in selling 
pressure. Given this, it is no surprise that the Bitcoin price broke down the 
way it did at the start of October. These sell-offs from the long-term 
holders, though, the crypto analyst believes, are a distribution phase. As 
they sell off their holdings to newer investors, the cost basis for each 
Bitcoin begins to rise, increasing the likelihood that buyers will hold for 
longer. Looking at the descending trendline from here, technical analysis 
suggests that the Bitcoin price is still testing the upper bound of the 
trendline. As the analyst explains, this upper bound happens to coincide with 
$106,500, which has been a major resistance for the cryptocurrency. Related 
Reading: Institutions Have Been Buying Solana Every Day For 2 Weeks, Is $300 
Possible? In addition to the resistance above $106,000, the Bitcoin Ichimoku 
cloud also shows a rise in bearish pressure. This means that the $100,000 
psychological level is still at risk, and if it breaks, then the current 
decline could deepen. The targets for this Bitcoin price crash lie well below 
the $90,000 level. The first major support is at $93,000, but a break below 
here could extend the decline to as low as $88,000 before the bulls find their 
footing again. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

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Fanatics, a sports merchandising and collectibles giant, is reportedly mulling 
an entry into the predictions market in partnership with Crypto.com. According 
to a Financial Times report, the plans for a potential collaboration between 
the two are still in early stages…

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