[Ethereum Network Sets Record High for Transactions on December 31] Data shows that the 7-day moving average of transactions on the Ethereum network reached 1.87 million on December 31, setting a new all-time high. This surpasses the previous record of 1.61 million during the peak of the NFT and DeFi boom on May 10, 2021, and also exceeds the recent high of 1.73 million on August 9, 2025. Meanwhile, the number of active addresses on the Ethereum network reached 728,904 at the end of the year, the highest level since May 12, 2021. On December 31, the number of new addresses reached 270,160, marking the largest single-day increase since early 2018. Nick Ruck, Research Director at LVRG Research, stated that the surge in on-chain activity was primarily driven by network upgrades, which significantly reduced transaction fees and improved scalability.

[Machi Big Brother Closes HYPE Long Position, Approximately $750,000 Unrealized Profit in the Past Week] According to Hyperbot data, about 10 minutes ago, Jeff Huang closed all his HYPE long positions. Currently, he still holds a 25x leveraged Ethereum long position with 7,550 ETH. The current position value is approximately $23.1 million, with an entry average price of $2,979. Over the past week, the overall position has an unrealized profit of approximately $750,000, with 2 out of 3 trades being profitable, achieving a win rate of 66.67%.

In the past 12 hours, the main force has sold large orders with a cumulative transaction volume of $255 million, far exceeding the $41.68 million for buying large orders. The net outflow of the main force is as high as $213 million, with a buy sell ratio of 1: 6.11, indicating a clear willingness to short. Among them, Binance contracts have placed multiple sell orders exceeding 10 million at key points, directly suppressing the upward potential of prices, indicating an increased risk of short-term pullback. Although the current 1-hour cycle K-line shows a red three soldier pattern, with prices above the EMA24 and EMA52 moving averages, RSI has entered the overbought zone, and the J value is extremely overbought, further verifying the possibility of a pullback. Tracking major orders helps you gain early insight into the main trends and accurately grasp market turning points! The data is sourced from the PRO member's [BTC/USDT Binance USDT Perpetual 1-hour] candlestick, for reference only, and does not constitute any investment advice.

Vitalik Buterin has replaced his personal avatar with Milady NFT, and it is reported that the floor price of this NFT series has increased by about 50%. （Cointelegraph）

[Analysts Predict 13% of Total Positions in NYMEX Silver Market May Be Liquidated, Triggering Price Reassessment] As trading kicks off in 2026, gold and silver prices continue their best annual performance since 1979. However, concerns over index rebalancing may exert pressure on prices. Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst at KCM Trade, stated that the precious metals market is extending the trends seen in 2025, with fundamentals regaining focus after year-end selling pressure eased, and gold starting the new year on an upward trajectory. Daniel Ghali, Senior Commodity Strategist at TD Securities, noted in a report that within the next two weeks, up to 13% of total positions in the New York Mercantile Exchange (Comex) silver market are expected to be liquidated, potentially leading to significant price reassessment and declines. Additionally, post-holiday low liquidity may exacerbate price volatility. Goldman Sachs predicts gold prices will rise to $4,900 per ounce, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and President Trump reshaping the Fed leadership, with bullish sentiment dominating among major banks.