Spain locks in MiCA rollout for 2026, altcoins struggle, and Ethereum eyes a breakout. Here’s what crypto investors need to know right now.

🇪🇸 Spain Confirms Full MiCA Regulation Rollout by July 2026

Spain is taking a significant regulatory leap by fully implementing the EU’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) framework starting July 2026. Alongside MiCA, Spain will enforce the DAC8 directive, focusing on improving tax transparency in the crypto sector.

This move signals a strong commitment to aligning with the European Union’s crypto oversight goals, impacting both centralized and decentralized crypto platforms operating in Spain.

Why it matters: MiCA aims to enhance investor protections, enforce stablecoin regulations, and provide legal clarity for crypto firms across the EU.

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📉 Market Pullback: Bitcoin Falls Below $88K, NFTs Lead Losses

The broader crypto market is undergoing a correction as Bitcoin dropped 1.12% to trade below $88,000. Altcoins and NFTs were hit hardest, with leading digital collectibles losing over 9% in value.

This pullback comes after months of bullish momentum and may signal short-term consolidation or profit-taking ahead of year-end.

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📊 HBAR Faces 28% Downside as Bear Flag Breaks

HBAR, the native token of Hedera, is showing signs of further decline. After shedding 26% over the past month and nearly 67% year-over-year, a technical breakdown of a bear flag pattern could point to another 28% drop in price.

However, one on-chain indicator is giving investors a sliver of hope: rising wallet activity and staking participation could cushion the fall.

📉 XRP Set to End 2-Year Win Streak with 2025 Loss

XRP is poised to close 2025 in negative territory, ending a two-year streak of gains. Heavy Q4 sell-offs have erased earlier growth, and investor sentiment remains cautious.

Despite this, some analysts hold out hope for a recovery if institutional flows pick up in early 2026.

📈 Ethereum Eyes $4,400 Breakout with Solid On-Chain Support

Ethereum is quietly forming a bullish breakout structure with a crucial on-chain support zone acting as a launchpad. While the price has remained flat this week, technical indicators and whale accumulation suggest that ETH could soon target $4,400.

Key metrics to watch include gas fees, staking volumes, and net exchange flows.

Full technical breakdown here

🚀 Take Action Now

• Track your portfolio across volatile market movements with trusted tools like CoinGecko or CoinMarketCap.
• Prepare for MiCA regulations by consulting with crypto-legal experts and ensuring compliance ahead of the 2026 rollout.

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