[Matrixport: Ethereum Price May Face Directional Choice in 2026] Matrixport released an analysis stating that after Ethereum's price retreated from its 2021 high, it entered a long-term consolidation phase, operating within a large triangular consolidation range. During this period, two attempts to break out of the range were unsuccessful. Currently, the triangular pattern is clearly converging, with the price movement space continuously compressing, and the structure nearing its end. The analysis indicates that 2026 may become a critical time window for Ethereum to complete its directional choice.

Japanese Metaplanet recently purchased 4279 bitcoins worth approximately $370 million, and currently holds over $3 billion worth of bitcoins. （The Bitcoin Historian）

[Metaplanet Invests $451 Million in Q4 to Purchase 4,279 Bitcoins] Japanese publicly listed company Metaplanet invested approximately $451.06 million in Q4 2025 to purchase 4,279 Bitcoins at an average price of about $105,412 per Bitcoin. As of December 30, 2025, the company holds a total of 35,102 Bitcoins, with an average acquisition cost of approximately $107,606 per Bitcoin and a total investment of about $3.78 billion. Additionally, since the beginning of 2025, its Bitcoin return rate has reached 568.2%.

[GoPlus Warns Against Phishing Scams Under the Pretense of LIT Airdrops] GoPlus has issued a security alert, warning users about phishing scams carried out under the guise of Lighter token LIT airdrops. The LIT airdrop distribution has been completed, and users do not need to claim it. Numerous fake Twitter accounts impersonating the official team and foundation, as well as fraudulent airdrop claim and eligibility check links, have appeared in the market. Users should carefully verify the official website address to avoid losses.

**["Ultimate Bear" Whale Opens 31,000 LIT Short Positions at an Average Price of $2.95]** On December 30, Coinbob's popular address monitoring revealed that the "Ultimate Bear" whale opened new short positions on Lighter (LIT) at approximately $3.03. The current position size is 31,000 LIT (approximately $87,000), with an average price of $2.95 and a liquidation price of $4.75, showing a slight unrealized profit. Additionally, the address has another 10,000 LIT short order (around $3.06) pending execution. Meanwhile, the address still holds BTC short positions worth approximately $43.68 million, with unrealized profits of $12.05 million (552%), at an average price of $111,500 and a liquidation price of $102,400. Since November, the address has executed profit-taking operations five times at local lows. Currently, the BTC short position size has decreased by approximately $93 million from its late October peak, with about $57 million closed this month.