Airdrop

An Airdrop is a distribution of free tokens to a community, typically used as a marketing tool or a reward for early protocol adopters and testers. In 2026, the "points-to-airdrop" model has matured into merit-based incentive programs that utilize Sybil-resistance and Proof-of-Humanity to filter out bots. Airdrops remain a primary method for decentralized governance (DAO) bootstrapping. Follow this tag for the latest on retroactive rewards, eligibility criteria, and how to participate in the most anticipated token distributions in the ecosystem.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
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Pump.Fun (PUMP) Price: Token Drops 24% as Team Withdraws $436M

Pump.Fun (PUMP) Price: Token Drops 24% as Team Withdraws $436M

TLDR Pump.fun has withdrawn $436.5 million USDC since October 15, with $405 million moved to Kraken in the past week alone The funds appear to be proceeds from Pump.fun’s June private sale where institutions bought PUMP tokens at $0.004 each PUMP token has dropped 24% in one week and is now trading at $0.0026, below [...] The post Pump.Fun (PUMP) Price: Token Drops 24% as Team Withdraws $436M appeared first on CoinCentral.

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You can claim a Sparkle (SSS) airdrop of 640 tokens with at least 256 Binance Alpha Points.

You can claim a Sparkle (SSS) airdrop of 640 tokens with at least 256 Binance Alpha Points.

PANews reported on November 24 that, according to an official announcement, Binance Alpha is the first platform to list Sparkle (SSS), and Alpha trading will begin at 18:00 (UTC+8) on November 24, 2025. Users holding at least 256 Binance Alpha Points can claim a token airdrop. Claim 640 SSS tokens on the Alpha event page. If the event continues, the points threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every five minutes. Please note that claiming the airdrop will cost 15 Binance Alpha Points. Users must confirm their claim within 24 hours on the Alpha event page; otherwise, they will be considered to have forfeited their airdrop claim.

Author: PANews
The market hasn't recovered, only admitted its innocence: crypto repricing in the post-market maker era.

The market hasn't recovered, only admitted its innocence: crypto repricing in the post-market maker era.

Author: Zuo Ye Network effects extend beyond the internet. Water and electricity are highly exclusive, making them very suitable for "monopolistic" collective management, which can benefit or harm the whole society. However, the network of relationships between people is naturally distributed and decentralized, and even a super social elite would find it difficult to know everyone. Is crypto a web of funds, or a arena for interaction between people? Satoshi Nakamoto clearly believed it was the latter, a peer-to-peer transaction model. Starting from this point, the history of the cryptocurrency world has been about fully embracing the connection of funds as capital appreciates and expands, while reducing direct interaction between people. The only reasonable question is: how long will this dense network of funds collapse? Why is the market recovering? Many people are still reeling from the crashes and liquidations of October 11th and November 3rd, wondering how long it will take for synthetic stablecoins, Vault, and Yield products to recover. However, Hyperliquid's BLP and HIP-3 growth models are coming one after another, and Framework's stablecoin YC has been launched on Sky. There's also Aave's sudden arrival of V4 and a mobile financial product app. In terms of absolute data, the market is indeed in a recovery period, but in terms of personal experience, project teams seem to be innovating by closely following historical trends. In other words, market cycles have become decoupled from retail investor activity, which is not uncommon. The fundamentals of the US economy have little to do with the real economy. Trump's only concern is interest rate cuts and stock prices. Americans and the real economy are just one part of the game. In this cycle, if one still believes in a four-year Bitcoin cycle, then one is simply stuck in a time machine from 2017. Like the flash crash of Cloudflare, the crypto infrastructure is constantly changing. DEXs, represented by Hyperliquid, have indeed taken over the CEX market, especially in conjunction with Meme, which has changed the token valuation, pricing, and distribution system. The era of CEXs is visibly dying out, with Kraken valued at only $20 billion, and many CEXs turning to support their own DEXs. When high FDV impacted Binance's pricing system in 2024, VCs were already dead, and then it became the era of market makers: Hyperliquid and other Perp DEXs were backed by market makers, as were many YBS projects. SBF came from Jane Street, Jeff came from Hudson River Trading, and the founder of Variational came from the market-making department of DCG. Even during the ADL liquidation on October 11, market makers were the first to be affected. Fortune and misfortune are intertwined, and the market structure dominated by market makers becomes more rigid and rigid more quickly than that dominated by CEXs. Web3Port's frantic dumping of tokens manipulated the price, DWF's repeated manipulation of token prices, and even Hyperliquid's HLP faced similar accusations. Whether it's a centralized market maker or a decentralized vault, anyone participating in a market-making system cannot escape the suspicion of market manipulation. If we call the current market structure a "recovery," then market makers have been severely impacted, rendering them unable to continue manipulating the market, which in turn has led to market stabilization. This is not uncommon. Before FTX collapsed in 2022, there were rumors that Alameda once held 20% of the market-making share in the BTC market. In the SBF & FTX biography "Towards Infinity", SBF admitted that they were the earliest professional company to make large-scale market-making. Image caption: BTC liquidity plummets Image source: @KaikoData Returning to the flash crash of October 11, from the perspective of market makers, it was a purely technical crisis, or rather, the trading liquidity before that was a technical golden age: there were no retail investors trading, but market makers buying and selling. Image caption: Sharp drop in liquidity on October 11th. Image source: @coinwatchdotco The existence of market makers is not a problem in itself, but for altcoins or new TGE coins, it means a huge sell-off. Airdrop hunters, arbitrageurs, and even VCs and project teams themselves will resolutely sell to market makers to lock in profits. Market makers are caught in a dilemma: if they don't manipulate the market, they will inevitably absorb all the worthless coins, or they will become the Lich King, increasing market volatility as much as possible to make a little money for themselves and occasionally let market participants make a little money as well. Image caption: Mainstream market makers' positions Image source: @arkham The reasoning here has a major flaw: it only shows the composition and changes in market makers' positions, making it difficult to analyze in detail how they manipulate the price within the CEX. Data from DEXs like Hyperliquid is relatively transparent, and we'll leave that for future analysis. In summary, the market is not experiencing a rebound, but rather a situation where market makers have suffered heavy losses, coupled with the successive collapses of the YBS project, rendering them unable to manipulate the market. Now, the true price mechanism is at work. There is no recovery, only honesty. The 70% Law of Natural Monopoly The various sub-sectors of crypto have already revealed products with "natural monopoly" characteristics, such as EVM. In contrast, the Bitcoin network as infrastructure has failed. Everyone desires BTC, but no one wants to engage in P2P transactions. Aside from proponents like Jack Dorsey who insist on using the Bitcoin network as a stablecoin chain, the pipe dream of BTCFi has been real and tragic enough. Stopping the fantasy about it will benefit the entire industry. Aside from EVM, only Binance and USDT are close to the concept of "monopoly" as super single products. Note that this does not conflict with the impact of DEX on CEXs, or the innovative impact of USDC/USDe/YBS/Curator. Super Item ≠ Track In other words, Binance and USDT are working hard to resist entropy increase, while Ethereum, after experiencing a series of self-destructive actions (Infinite Garden, L2 scaling -> L1 scaling), and even now turning to privacy and AI, which emphasizes doing whatever it wants, is still the mainstream choice. However, Binance and USDT's market share, and even Hyperliquid's share on Perp DEX, have peaked at around 70%, and more market actions are needed to solidify their current positions. Image caption: Market share under a stable market structure Image credit: @GLC_Research @defillama @SPGlobal Based on experience, in a stable market structure, the top projects can occupy 70% of the market share in this sector. However, the market environment changes over time, and currently, the market share of Hyperliquid, USDT, and Binance has all dropped below 50%. Of course, EVM is absolutely stable in the overall VM track, with only a very few competitors such as SVM or Move VM, which can be regarded as entering an ultra-stable structure. Image caption: Mainstream market makers Image source: @coinwatchdotco Looking at market makers from this perspective again, we know that there are at most 20 mainstream market makers, and we speculate that they occupied the mainstream market position before October 11. However, they did not achieve a natural monopoly. Even if they forcibly maintained it, they are now at their limit. So how will the market structure change in the next stage? The transition between generations is underway. Taking the traditional financial approach means being limited by traditional financial valuation models. The path of becoming an internet fintech company is limited by the valuation scale of the internet industry. Only by forging a path suitable for cryptocurrency valuation models and breaking free from any existing industry definitions can a company like AI emerge as a top player with a market capitalization of 5 trillion. The market has been quite strange lately. Solana, as a pioneer in RWA and institutional adoption, has suddenly announced that its foundation chair, Lily Liu, wants to revive the cryptopunk dream, combined with Ethereum's return to the L1 scaling route and the privacy concept mentioned earlier, making Zcash incredibly popular. Crypto seems to be rediscovering the technological logic and valuation system of the crypto world, and these have less and less to do with market makers. Even when institutions adopt it, it's more about "crypto projects using institutional funds to do DeFi" rather than "selling crypto DeFi to institutions". In short, internally, get rid of MM (presumably referring to a specific organization or group); externally, get rid of the organization. Even OGs have to keep up with the new era. DAT, co-sponsored by Li Lin and Xiao Feng, was stillborn. After breaking through Chinese venture capital, the Big Name effect of OGs is also coming to an end. Encryption is reclaiming its dreams, at the cost of shedding the parasitic systems that underpin it. Referring to the most mature US capital market, A16Z is part of the US capital market, but Chinese VCs are not. Only the government, state-owned enterprises (state-owned capital groups), and internet companies (previously) had money. Reflecting on the situation of Chinese VCs in Web3, they lack the ability to participate in market pricing and distribution systems. Market makers and CEXs used to be able to, but after 10/11, the trend of on-chain integration in the industry has become increasingly clear. On-chain ≠ Decentralization. Hyperliquid, for example, is transparent on-chain but not decentralized in terms of physical nodes and token economics. Even in the reality of state-owned enterprise capitalization reform, it is not simply about selling the old and replacing it with the new, but about investing in new industries and exchanging it for a ticket to a new world. From this perspective, the biggest problem for market makers is similar to that of memes: liquidity has no value. In the extreme, nihilistic PvP, they make a fortune, but market makers cannot become the dominant force in the industry. Vitlaik has done too much in terms of dreams and long-term technological vision, while MM has done too little. It's better to be more moderate. Conclusion Essentially, this article is written for myself. Theoretically, the market should have stagnated after October 11th and November 3rd, but the decline in TVL did not hinder DeFi's innovation and self-correction, which I find puzzling. Vault, YBS (interest-bearing stablecoin), and Curators are still evolving. The market is more resilient than we imagine. If we still hold onto the same mindset we had a month ago, or even a week ago, we won't understand the market. In the post-MM-dominated era, the balance between cryptocurrency values and product profitability will redefine valuation logic.

Author: PANews
Gate Alpha is launching its 114th round of points airdrops. Holders of the corresponding points can be among the first to receive 36 or 150 BVT.

Gate Alpha is launching its 114th round of points airdrops. Holders of the corresponding points can be among the first to receive 36 or 150 BVT.

PANews reported on November 24th that Gate Alpha will launch its 114th BVT airdrop at 18:00 (UTC+8) on November 24th. This airdrop will use a tiered system with different tiers. Users holding 130 ≤ Gate Alpha points ≤ 168 points can receive 36 BVT airdrop tokens, consuming 12 Gate Alpha points; those holding ≥ 169 Gate Alpha points can receive 150 BVT airdrop tokens, consuming 15 Gate Alpha points. The top 4 gainers on Gate Alpha today are: TRISIG (259.94%), cryptoguy (137.35%), BSX (82.42%), and MCH (78.75%). Gate Alpha now supports popular public chains such as SOL, ETH, Gate Layer, BNB Chain, Base, SUI, ARB, World Chain, AVAX, Polygon, LINEA, ZK, OP, and Berachain. It also enables seamless trading of tokens across the entire chain through the contract address search function, opening up cross-chain transaction links and making all on-chain tokens available with a single click.

Author: PANews
Monad Price Prediction: Monad Price in Focus After $269M Raise Ahead of Mainnet Launch

Monad Price Prediction: Monad Price in Focus After $269M Raise Ahead of Mainnet Launch

Monad collects $269M in a pre-mainnet sale consisting of 85,820 members, triggering excitement and price enthusiasm in the crypto community. The token sale of Monad at Coinbase is officially complete and, according to the official Monad account on X, has raised an incredible 269 million with 85,820 participants. This achievement is a precursor to their […] The post Monad Price Prediction: Monad Price in Focus After $269M Raise Ahead of Mainnet Launch appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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Pump.Fun Cashes Out $436.5M USDC, Token Slumps 24% in 1 Week

Pump.Fun Cashes Out $436.5M USDC, Token Slumps 24% in 1 Week

Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun has withdrawn $ 436.5 million USDC since October 15, according to on-chain analysis. Data accumulated by cry

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What Defines the Best Crypto Presale: Noomez ($NNZ) Insights

What Defines the Best Crypto Presale: Noomez ($NNZ) Insights

The post What Defines the Best Crypto Presale: Noomez ($NNZ) Insights appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto Presales Discover what makes a top crypto presale with locked liquidity, high utility, and massive 250% bonuses in Noomez ($NNZ). Finding the best crypto presale is more than chasing hype or low prices. Savvy investors look for projects with strong fundamentals, transparent mechanics, and real-world utility.  Features like locked liquidity, deflationary tokenomics, and staged bonus structures can make a presale both secure and highly rewarding.  A project that combines these elements with community engagement and clear roadmaps stands out in a crowded market.  In this guide, we break down what defines a top-tier presale, using examples like Noomez ($NNZ), where locked liquidity, high utility, and a massive 250% bonus illustrate how early participation can maximize returns. Key Features That Define the Best Crypto Presale When searching for the best crypto presale 2025, investors should prioritize projects that combine security, transparency, and rewarding mechanics.  Locked liquidity ensures that funds are protected and reduces the risk of rug pulls, while deflationary tokenomics like stage-end burns create scarcity that can boost long-term value.  Clear roadmaps and achievable milestones give investors confidence in a team’s ability to deliver. Additionally, staged bonus structures-including early participation incentives-reward early backers and help build momentum.  A top presale also supports multiple payment options, ensuring easy access for a wide range of participants.  Projects like Noomez ($NNZ) exemplify these traits, with locked liquidity, verified contracts, deflationary burns, and massive Stage X Million bonuses, setting a standard for what makes a crypto presale both safe and potentially profitable. How Utility and Transparency Drive Presale Value A presale’s value goes beyond hype and early access. The best token presale offers real-world utility, whether through staking, governance, or platform integration, giving tokens purpose beyond speculation.  Transparency is equally crucial: open-source, verified smart contracts, clear vesting schedules, and public liquidity locks build…

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What Defines the Best Crypto Presale? Locked Liquidity, High Utility, and a Massive 250% Bonus

What Defines the Best Crypto Presale? Locked Liquidity, High Utility, and a Massive 250% Bonus

Finding the best crypto presale is more than chasing hype or low prices. Savvy investors look for projects with strong […] The post What Defines the Best Crypto Presale? Locked Liquidity, High Utility, and a Massive 250% Bonus appeared first on Coindoo.

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Important news from last night and this morning (November 23-November 24)

Important news from last night and this morning (November 23-November 24)

The 1inch team withdrew another 7.56 million 1INCH from Binance, worth $1.37 million. According to on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa, the 1inch team withdrew 7.56 million 1INCH from Binance 11 minutes ago, worth $1.37 million. The team now holds 119 million 1INCH, worth $21.74 million. SEAL member: North Korean agents have infiltrated 15% to 20% of crypto companies. According to DL News, Pablo Sabbatella, founder of Web3 auditing firm Opsek and a member of the Security Alliance (SEAL), revealed at the Devconnect conference that North Korean infiltration is far more extensive than imagined. He stated that 15% to 20% of crypto companies harbor North Korean infiltrators, and 30% to 40% of job applications may come from North Korean agents attempting infiltration. Due to international sanctions, most North Korean agents cannot directly apply for jobs, so they recruit remote workers globally, especially from developing countries like Ukraine and the Philippines, as cover. They require these workers to hand over account credentials or allow them to remotely use their identities; the workers receive 20% of the earnings, while the agents take 80%. North Korean agents also recruit Americans as "front-end" personnel, posing as non-English speaking interviewees from China, implanting malware on their computers to obtain US IP addresses and bypass restrictions to access more content. Once hired, they are often retained long-term due to their diligence and lack of complaints. To identify them, one can ask for their opinions on Kim Jong-un; they are forbidden from speaking ill of him. Sabbatella stated that the cryptocurrency industry suffers from poor operational security, making founders vulnerable to social engineering attacks and their computers susceptible to malware infection. The pump.fun project team has transferred 405 million USDC to Kraken in the past week. According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin, in the past week, the pump.fun project team transferred 405 million USDC to Kraken. Then, during the same period, 466 million USDC were transferred from Kraken to Circle, which likely represents a withdrawal. This money came from pump.fun's private sale of PUMP to institutions in June, at a price of $0.004 (which has since fallen below the initial offering price). A whale bought 4,022 ETH in the spot market and went long on ETH and BCH with leverage of 20x and 10x respectively. According to Lookonchain monitoring, whale 0x8d0e bought 4,022 ETH spot on Hyperliquid, worth $11.19 million, and opened a 20x long position of 2,034.5 ETH, worth $5.66 million, and a 10x long position of 1,662 BCH, worth $908,000. Port3 launches token migration plan and burns over 160 million tokens. According to official sources, Port3 will launch a token migration plan, with all tokens migrating at a 1:1 ratio. A snapshot was taken immediately after the attack. The team will distribute tokens in bulk, providing 200 to 500 tokens as compensation to each user affected by the attack as of 20:56 UTC. The team is currently confirming the distribution method on CEXs; the new tokens will only be issued on the BNB Chain. By burning team tokens, the excess supply caused by the vulnerability exploit will be completely offset, with a total of 162,750,000 PORT3 tokens burned to ensure the total supply remains unchanged. The team has patched the vulnerability, preventing the hacker from obtaining any new tokens or issuing any new tokens from the new contract address (CA). Previously, yesterday, news broke that Port3 Network was exploited by hackers to issue new tokens using the BridgeIn vulnerability, causing PORT3 to plummet 77.4% in 24 hours. Monad co-founders clarified that they have not issued any Meme coins or NFTs related to their pet Anago, reminding users to be aware of security risks. Regarding the Meme coin Anago appearing on the market, Monad Labs co-founder Eunice Giarta stated on the X platform: "To avoid any suspicion, @AnagoBarks is the official account of the real Anago. There will be no Meme coin or NFTs. Please do your own research and be careful." Giarta was referring to her pet, a French Bulldog. Aster: Due to an error in the gold price feed, the XAUUSDT market price deviated, and Aster will fully compensate affected users. Aster posted on the X platform: "Between 22:00 and 23:00 UTC on November 23 (06:00 and 07:00 Beijing time on November 24), one of the gold price feeds malfunctioned, causing the XAUUSDT market price to deviate from the true price. This was a global error that affected numerous platforms, including Aster and goldprice.org. The market has now returned to normal. All affected users will receive full compensation. Specific details will be announced once confirmed." The 1inch team address withdrew a total of 20 million 1INCH from Binance in the past 14 hours. According to on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa, in the past 14 hours, the 1inch team's investment address withdrew 20 million tokens (approximately $3.713 million) from Binance at $0.1856, bringing the total number of tokens held to 111 million, worth $20.34 million. The U.S. Department of Efficiency has been dissolved. According to Jinshi News, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which President Trump established with great fanfare in January to reduce the size of the government after taking office, has been dissolved despite having eight months remaining in its term. When asked about the current state of DOGE, the head of the Office of Personnel Management, Cooper, said, "It simply doesn't exist." Cooper added that DOGE is no longer a "centralized agency." This is the first time the Trump administration has confirmed the dissolution of DOGE. This agency, led by Musk, implemented sweeping reforms in Washington after its establishment in January, rapidly reducing the size of federal agencies, cutting their budgets, or shifting their focus to Trump's priorities. According to an executive order signed by Trump after taking office, DOGE was supposed to operate until July 2026. Video sharing platform Rumble has enabled BTC, XAUT, and USDT tipping functionality, and the Rumble wallet has officially launched. Chris Pavlovski, CEO of video-sharing platform Rumble, recently announced on the X platform that Rumble now supports tipping in BTC, XAUT, and USDT. The test is currently open only to Android users and limited to a few thousand participants. The Rumble wallet is now officially live. He also stated, "In the creator economy, the Rumble wallet is the first to achieve creator income that is never canceled; tips will exist permanently on the blockchain, unaffected by any cancellation mechanisms." According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, the Rumble wallet also supports the upcoming new stablecoin USAT and will soon support the Lightning Network. Previously, in October, it was reported that Tether planned to launch the new stablecoin USAT on the video platform Rumble, aiming to capture the US market; the Tether CEO revealed that USAT was planned for launch in December of this year; there were also reports that Rumble was partnering with Tether to launch Bitcoin tipping functionality in early December. Data shows that tokens such as XPL, WCT, and SAHARA will undergo significant unlocking, with XPL unlocking value estimated at approximately $18.1 million. According to Token Unlocks data, tokens such as XPL, WCT, and SAHARA will see large-scale unlocks next week. Specifically: Plasma (XPL) will unlock approximately 88.89 million tokens at 9 PM Beijing time on November 25th, representing 0.89% of the total supply, worth approximately $18.1 million; WalletConnect Token (WCT) will unlock approximately 10.06 million tokens at 8 AM Beijing time on November 25th, representing 10.07% of the total supply, worth approximately $11.6 million; Sahara AI (SAHARA) will unlock approximately 133 million tokens at 8 AM Beijing time on November 27th, representing 1.33% of the total supply, worth approximately $10.4 million; and Jupiter (JUP) will unlock approximately 53.47 million tokens at 12 PM Beijing time on November 28th, representing 0.76% of the total supply, worth approximately $12.5 million. US Treasury Secretary Bessant: Government shutdown has caused a permanent $11 billion blow to US GDP. According to Jinshi News, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter stated that the government shutdown caused a permanent $11 billion blow to U.S. GDP, but the overall economy is not facing the risk of recession. Michael Saylor posted a message saying "I won't give in," hinting that he will continue to increase his Bitcoin holdings. Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), posted "I will not give in" on the X platform, hinting at continued accumulation of Bitcoin, but has not yet released Bitcoin Tracker information. Based on past experience, Strategy typically discloses its Bitcoin holdings the day after a Saylor posts Bitcoin Tracker information. Michael Saylor's "Hold on This Week" poll has ended: 77.8% did not sell. Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Bitcoin treasury company Strategy, launched a "Hold on this week" poll on the X platform. The poll has now ended, with a total of 133,156 votes cast. 77.8% of the votes were for those who did not sell, while 22.2% were for those who did sell. Coinbase: MON allocation plan to be announced soon Coinbase announced on its X platform that its first token sale, MON, has been completed. 858,000 participants from over 70 countries joined the sale, resulting in an oversubscription of 1.43 times. The allocation plan will be announced soon, with an expected average allocation of $2,188, a median of $261, and a maximum of $57,157. As previously disclosed by Coinbase, the token sale will not use a first-come, first-served model but will utilize an algorithm for fair allocation. Monad (MON) will soon be listed on the Bybit spot trading platform. According to the official announcement, Bybit will list Monad (MON) on the spot market at 3 PM UTC on November 24th. Monad is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed to address the scalability limitations of existing networks, especially Ethereum, while maintaining full compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Binance: Users who fail to claim their KO will receive a refund of their Alpha Points. Binance announced that due to an airdrop system issue, some users who failed to claim the Kyuzos Friends (KO) airdrop were incorrectly displayed with a "claimed" status. Binance Alpha will fully refund Alpha points to all affected users. There will be no point deduction for this claim, and affected users do not need to take any further action. ProCap CIO: Bitcoin put option open interest (OI) volume was large at the end of December, and implied volatility returned to pre-ETF listing levels. Jeff Park, Chief Investment Officer of Bitcoin treasury firm ProCap and advisor at Bitwise, pointed out that Bitcoin's implied volatility has never exceeded 80% since the FTX crash. The closest it came was last March, when the spot Bitcoin ETF experienced continuous inflows, but the indicator has now returned to pre-ETF listing levels. According to data disclosed by Jeff Park, among Bitcoin options expiring on December 26, the $85,000 put option open interest (OI) is the largest, at approximately $1 billion, higher than the $125,000 call options ($620 million), $140,000 call options ($950 million), and $200,000 call options ($720 million). Bitwise CIO: ETH may lead a crypto market rebound; December Fusaka upgrade is a key catalyst. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan points out that much information has been overlooked in the current chaotic market correction. For example, Ethereum's upcoming Fusaka upgrade (expected in December) will significantly enhance the token's value capture capabilities. This upgrade will also introduce the lowest fees for Layer 2 data recording. The market will soon begin to focus on the positive impact of Fusaka. It can be said that Fusaka is an undervalued catalyst and one of the reasons why Ethereum may lead a cryptocurrency rebound. Bloomberg: Bitcoin's decline foreshadows weak performance for risk assets at the end of the year, but growth momentum may emerge in 2026. A recent report from Bloomberg Intelligence points out that Bitcoin's recent decline and break below a key support level seem to indicate a weak year-end performance for risk assets. This indicator is currently inversely related to the volatility of the S&P 500, but momentum may pick up in 2026 as the current market downturn may have bottomed out and there is significant upside potential as Wall Street's position adjustments come to an end.

Author: PANews
KuCoin Vs Bitget 2025: Which Crypto Exchange Is Better for You?

KuCoin Vs Bitget 2025: Which Crypto Exchange Is Better for You?

Are you looking for a Bitget Vs. KuCoin review to make an informed decision? If so, you’re exactly where you need to be. Both Bitget and KuCoin are popular cryptocurrency exchanges, known for their innovative trading tools, low fees, and new token listings.  In this article, we’ll discuss how Bitget and KuCoin compare with respect to their features, products, services, security, and fees. We’ll also highlight the differences between their referral programs, user experience, and customer support.  User Score9.3 Promotion11,000 USDT Sign-Up Bonus-10% Trading FeesClaim RewardKuCoin Review User Score9.4 Promotion6,200 USDT Sign-Up Bonus-20% Trading FeesClaim RewardBitget Review KuCoin Vs Bitget: Overview Comparison Metrics KuCoin Bitget Inception year 2017 2018 Global user base 40M+ 120M+ Geographical reach 200+ countries 150+ countries Native cryptocurrency KCS BGB Listed tokens 1,000+ 600+ Trading pairs 1,300+ 775+ Primary features P2P, spot, margin, futures, options, bot, and leveraged tokens trading. Spot, P2P, margin, on-chain, block, futures, pre-market, bot, and copy trading. Staking products Flexible Savings, On-chain Staking, KCS Staking, Shark Fin, Dual Investment, Snowball, KuMining, Crypto Lending, and KCS loyalty. Fixed/Flexible Earn, On-chain Earn/Yield, HodlerYield, Shark Fin, Crypto Loans, and Dual Investment. Payment options 100+ payment methods, including wire transfer, Google/Apple Pay, and third-party channels like Simplex and Banxa 100+ payment methods, including SEPA, Apple/Google Pay, debit/credit card, and third-party providers like Neteller and Cashapp.  Security Multi-factor authentication, withdrawal anti-tampering, proof-of-reserves, data leak prevention, firewalls, DDoS protection, unified egress management, and centralized security logs. Proof-of-reserves, protection fund, two-factor authentication, anti-phishing code, cold storage, withdrawal whitelists, and fund code. Licenses Possesses PCI DSS and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications; Registered with FIU-India and has applied for MiCAR license in Austria; Holds licenses in Seychelles and the Cayman Islands. Regulatory licenses in multiple countries, including Argentina, Bulgaria, the UK, and Australia. Mobile app iOS and Android iOS and Android Referral Code/Link KuCoin Referral Code Bitget Referral Code What is KuCoin? KuCoin is a leading cryptocurrency exchange, recognized as a global unicorn by Hurun and a top crypto app by Forbes. It aims to leverage the transformative power of blockchain technology to financially empower everyone, especially the unbanked. Its mission is to stimulate a free flow of value in the digital arena. Known as the “People’s Exchange” in the crypto industry, KuCoin serves 40+ million crypto users across 200+ countries. Pros & Cons of KuCoin Pros Cons Best crypto exchange for gaining early access to new tokens before they’re officially listed on other exchanges. Multiple trading and staking options. Advanced trading tools. Offers KuCoin Pay, a cost-efficient Web3 payment solution. Low trading fees. Ranks #1 in globalization. Intuitive interface. Provides detailed educational resources via KuCoin Learn. Exclusive benefits for institutional traders like lower fees, API services, OTC trading, a market maker program, and up to 70% broker commission. Limited trading bots. No copy trading feature. KuCard is available for EEA residents only. Doesn’t render services in many countries, including the US. Standout Features of KuCoin GemSpace: It is KuCoin’s dedicated platform for project promotions and new coin listings. It comprises the following: HODLer airdrops: It is a unique program that rewards KCS holders with airdrops based on the historical snapshot of their asset balances.  Spotlight: It is KuCoin’s Launchpad, where you can gain early access to tokens of upcoming projects.  GemPool: You can earn token airdrops at no extra cost by staking your cryptocurrencies for specified periods. USD1 points: KuCoin has partnered with World Liberty Financial (WLF) to launch USD1, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar. To earn USD1 points, traders must perform daily tasks. They can redeem these points for rewards in the future. Gemslot: It enables users to unlock prize pools by completing deposit and trade tasks. GemVote: This is the KuCoin community voting process, where you can vote for your favourite projects. The highest-ranked projects have a chance to get listed on the exchange.  KuCoin Earn: KuCoin offers various staking products to help you earn passive income by putting your crypto holdings to work. KuCoin Earn products can be classified into the following categories: Leveraged tokens (LTs): It is a special type of crypto derivative that offers magnified exposure to an underlying cryptocurrency. It doesn’t require margin maintenance or collateral, eliminating liquidation risks. KuCoin Referral CodeUp to $11,000 USDT Welcome Bonus-10% Trading FeesCode Valid: November 2025CopyClaim Reward Now! What is Bitget? Bitget is the best crypto exchange for copy trading. It is also known for its user-friendly interface, TradingView integration, very low fees, intelligent bots, and advanced tools. It aims to encourage people to embrace cryptocurrencies and make smarter investments. Since its launch in 2018, Bitget has emerged as one of the highest-ranked cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volumes. It has a user base of 120+ million across 150+ countries. Pros & Cons of Bitget Pros Cons Top-ranked copy trading platform. Pioneer cryptocurrency exchange to offer quantum swap contracts. Numerous automated bots. High-yield staking and liquidity mining products. Suitable for new crypto traders. Simple and responsive interface. Multiple features, including Lauchhub for accessing promising new tokens. Comprehensive learning resources via Bitget Learn. Exclusive privileges for institutional investors, like low trading fees, 24/7 priority support, API integrations, up to 50% broker commission, and $7 million protection fund. Doesn’t offer standard crypto options. Lower referral commission. Less global coverage and is unavailable to users in all countries, including US traders. Standout Features of Bitget Bitget Copy Trading platform: Bitget is a top crypto exchange for copy trading with 200,000+ elite traders and 800,000+ copiers. All lead traders are vetted by the exchange. Plus, trader statistics are updated in real time to maintain 100% transparency.  Bitget Earn: If you want to earn passive income from idle crypto assets, explore Bitget’s staking services. Simple Earn: You can lock up designated tokens for fixed/flexible durations to earn high yields or hourly and daily interest. On-chain Earn: It helps you stake cryptocurrencies on proof-of-stake blockchains without running your own validator node.  On-chain Elite: It offers curated DeFi strategies and products that generate daily yield. These include BGUSD (backed by RWAs like US treasury bonds), BGBTC(wrapped Bitcoin), and BGSOL (liquidity lock-up). HodlerYield: You can earn baseline APR by holding interest-bearing tokens in your spot and futures trading accounts. Shark Fin: It is a principal-protected product that yields a steady APR of 5% and a variable APR of up to 9%. Dual Investment: It allows you to buy cryptocurrencies at lower prices or sell at higher rates. As it requires you to invest in two crypto assets, you’ll earn interest at settlement time regardless of price direction. Crypto loans: You can borrow cryptocurrencies for flexible periods at competitive rates by pledging your digital assets as collateral. Bitget Referral CodeGet $6,200 USDT Bonus20% Trading Fee DiscountsCode Valid: November 2025CopyClaim Reward Now! KuCoin vs Bitget Comparison: Trading Features Feature KuCoin Bitget P2P platform ✓ ✓ Spot market ✓ ✓ Margin trading ✓ (Up to 100x) ✓ (Up to 125x) Trading bots ✓ ✓ Futures contracts ✓ ✓ Options contracts ✓ х Leveraged tokens ✓ х OTC trading ✓ ✓ Convert ✓ ✓ NFT marketplace ✓ ✓ On-chain trading х ✓ Copy trading х ✓ Pre-market trading х ✓ Paper trading ✓ ✓ KuCoin vs Bitget Comparison: Platform Products and Services KuCoin Spot and derivatives trading: KuCoin supports over 1,290 spot trading pairs and over 560 futures pairs. For derivative enthusiasts, the exchange offers USDC-M, USDT-M, and coin-M futures, and USDT-settled options. It also offers leveraged tokens to help traders amplify their crypto market positions without worrying about margin requirements or liquidation. Leverage trading: Whether you’re trading spot or futures positions, KuCoin enables you to magnify your gains by utilizing leverage. On most spot pairs, you’ll get up to 10x leverage. For select futures pairs, you can even obtain up to 100x leverage.  KuCoin wallet: KuCoin’s decentralized web3 wallet enables you to store, swap, trade, and manage your digital assets across blockchains seamlessly. It helps you navigate dApps, including NFTs, DEXs, and GameFi, with ease. Bitget Spot and futures trading: Bitget features 775+ spot pairs and 786+ futures trading pairs. While the exchange offers USDT, USDC, and coin-settled futures, it also allows you to trade real-world assets through stock futures. If you want to amplify your potential profits, you can also get up to 125x leverage on select futures pairs.  Trading bots: Algorithmic traders looking for AI-powered or customizable automation tools will find Bitget’s trading bots helpful. The platform features pre-built bots that help users maximize gains regardless of market volatility. These include spot/futures grid, martingale, AI, and custodial bots. Moreover, Bitget facilitates automatic trading of expert strategies through bot copy trading. Bitget wallet: It is a non-custodial Web3 wallet, offering multiple services. These include a crypto debit card, staking, token swapping, a dApp browser, and a $300M protection fund. KuCoin vs Bitget Comparison: Trading Fee Structures Product / Service KuCoin fees Bitget fees Spot trading Asset class A: 0.1% for makers and takers. Class B: 0.2% for makers and takers. Class C: 0.3% for makers and takers. 0.1% maker, 0.1% taker. Futures trading 0.02% maker, 0.06% taker 0.02% maker, 0.06% taker. Trading fee rebates 20% discount on spot fees for KCS holders. 20% discount on spot fees for BGB owners. Deposit fees Nil Nil Withdrawal fees Differs based on the cryptocurrency and blockchain you select. Varies depending on the cryptocurrency and network you choose. Crypto debit card Non-EUR transactions: 2% of the total amount. KuCard Annual fee: 10 EUR. Non-USD purchases: 1.7% fiat conversion fee. No top-up, monthly, or annual fees. Zero rate markups. Bitget vs KuCoin: Cryptocurrencies Supported, Liquidity, and Trading Volumes Metrics Bitget KuCoin Supported coins 679+ 1,009+ Spot trading pairs 775+ 1,295+ Derivatives trading pairs 785+ 559+ Liquidity level Deep Deep Trading volumes Daily volume: $20B Consistently ranks among the top 10 largest exchanges. Consistently ranks among the top 10 largest exchanges. KuCoin vs Bitget: Security Comparison KuCoin Security Measures Account safety: To protect user accounts, KuCoin has implemented anti-phishing measures, privacy protection, device integrity audits, and suspicious plugin detection. Wallet security: For safeguarding user wallets, the exchange has formulated anti-tampering measures for withdrawals. It also harnesses machine learning and AI to detect fraudulent transactions. Moreover, its reserves are distributed across hot, warm, and cold wallets, with most assets being stored in multi-signature cold storage. Lastly, it publishes proof-of-reserves monthly. Data protection: The exchange has established various measures to process, store, and safeguard confidential customer data. These include data encryption, backup, recovery, isolation, and leak prevention.  System and app safety: KuCoin has formulated stringent guidelines for developing, testing, and deploying systems and applications. These include real-time security scans, container audits, API whitelisted IP management, etc. Platform and operational security: KuCoin has built a multi-layered defence mechanism, including firewalls, DDoS protection, DNS safety, and real-time traffic monitoring.  Bitget Security Measures Protection Fund: To compensate traders who have incurred losses due to platform issues, Bitget has established a protection fund. It acts as an additional safety layer for user assets against cyber attacks. Currently, the fund has 6,500 BTC, approximately $660 million. Offline storage: Bitget stores most customer assets in cold wallets. For added security, the exchange harnesses multi-signature technology, mandating multiple authorizations for accessing the assets. It has also set up off-site backup solutions for its cold storage.  Advanced security: The exchange maintains and publishes its proof-of-reserves monthly. It holds 100% of user assets in reserves, ensuring that the platform can cover all withdrawals smoothly. Moreover, Bitget has implemented other security features like PIN/fund/anti-phishing code, withdrawal allowlists, and 2FA. KuCoin vs Bitget Comparison: Affiliate & Referral Programs Particulars KuCoin Bitget Referral commission Up to 35% commission. Up to 25% discount on the transaction fees of invitees for 365 days, beginning from the invitees’ sign-up dates. Referral program eligibility Invite 2 friends. Invitees must sign up using your referral code/link, verify KYC, and start trading. Refer new users.  Referees must register using your code/ link, complete identity verification, and perform the qualifying tasks. Rewards Hub Newcomer bonuses (USDT vouchers/coupons) and trading rewards. New user perks, trading bonuses, airdrops, free USDT, futures position vouchers, trial passes, fee rebates, mystery boxes, and daily rewards. Affiliate commission Up to 60% Up to 50% Affiliate program eligibility Any individual/organization with community, media, and resources, such as KOLs, influencers, and content creators. KOLs, content creators, or social media influencers. Exclusive affiliate privileges Personalized dashboard for tracking referral earnings and second-tier commissions. Opportunities to attend industry summits, access to tickets for various sports/entertainment events, 24/7 multilingual support, market updates, and daily insights. Bitget vs KuCoin Comparison: User Experience Both Bitget and KuCoin apps have scored over 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from iOS/Android users. Overall, mobile customers are satisfied with the apps’ user-friendly designs and intuitive interfaces. However, user feedback shared on Trustpilot paints a different picture. KuCoin has received a rating of 1.6/5 based on over 1,440 customer reviews. Many KuCoin users have reported issues pertaining to locked funds, withdrawals, and high hidden fees. Some have also accused the exchange of manipulating prices and delisting tokens without giving prior notification.  Conversely, Bitget has a slightly higher rating of 2.4 /5 based on 2,260+ Trustpilot reviews. Customers have predominantly criticized Bitget’s withdrawal process and technical failures. Many users have also experienced sudden asset freezes and account restrictions, despite completing identity verification. The two exchanges have also received negative feedback on Reddit. Users have cited problems related to their P2P trading platforms, dormancy/hidden fees, and unexpected account disablement. Bitget vs KuCoin Comparison: Customer Support Both exchanges provide 24/7 customer support via email and live chat to resolve any issues/questions users may have. Additionally, KuCoin allows you to raise a ticket for your complaints.  Besides, Bitget and KuCoin have also established help centers. They feature self-service guides, FAQs, articles, and platform updates, enabling you to use every feature seamlessly.  However, users of both exchanges are dissatisfied with the customer service. They have complained about the support teams’ delayed responses and inability to redress customer grievances efficiently. Conclusion Bitget and KuCoin are prominent cryptocurrency exchanges, offering a diverse range of trading opportunities, products, and services. Compared to many exchanges, both platforms charge lower fees and provide a fulfilling trading experience. While they have their own merits and demerits, your ultimate choice depends on your goals and risk-return appetite. FAQs which is the better exchange: KuCoin vs Bitget? Bitget and KuCoin offer cutting-edge features, catering to both new and advanced traders. In general, Bitget is better for copy trading, automated tools, cost-efficient transactions, and learning resources. Conversely, KuCoin stands out for its security measures and for providing early access to higher-value crypto gems. Which cryptocurrency exchange is better than KuCoin? If you’re seeking extensive educational resources, beginner-friendly features, innovative staking options, lower fees, and higher liquidity, Bitget is better. For US traders, Coinbase, Gemini, or OKX are the top exchanges. Which exchange platform is more cost-effective: Bitget vs KuCoin? Between KuCoin Vs Bitget, Bitget exchange is the clear winner in terms of spot fees and debit card charges. It levies 0.1% maker and taker fees across all coin pairs for non-VIP users. It also doesn’t collect top-up or annual fees for its debit card. If you trade futures, you can choose either, as both platforms charge the same fees for non-VIP traders.  Which crypto exchange is more beginner-friendly: Bitget Vs. KuCoin? If we compare KuCoin Vs. Bitget, with regard to beginner-friendly features, Bitget has an edge. It is the #1 platform for copy trading and has a cleaner interface. It also provides Futures Kickoff, a simulated environment to help you practice derivative trading strategies.  Moreover, its learning resources are more comprehensive than those of KuCoin.  Which exchange is safer: KuCoin vs Bitget? As per our KuCoin Vs Bitget comparison, KuCoin wins in terms of security. It has designed a robust multi-layered security and compliance framework. This framework includes potent safety measures to protect user accounts, funds, wallets, data, applications, and the platform against cyber threats. The post KuCoin Vs Bitget 2025: Which Crypto Exchange Is Better for You? appeared first on NFT Plazas.

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