[S&P 500 Hits Record High, Market Anticipates 'Santa Claus Rally' Supporting U.S. Stocks] On December 26, the S&P 500 Index extended its gains in light holiday trading, reaching a historic high. NVIDIA's stock price rose as analysts expressed optimism about its licensing agreement with artificial intelligence startup Groq. Market sentiment was buoyed by seasonal patterns, with investors focusing on the 'Santa Claus Rally' that typically occurs from the end of the year into the beginning of the next. Piper Sandler's Chief Market Technician Craig Johnson stated that the market is expected to maintain a structural trend in the final four trading days, though it may become more fragmented. This outlook is supported by broader market participation and easing inflation.

[Glassnode Co-Founder Analyzes Changes in Bitcoin Price Structure] On December 26, Glassnode co-founder Negentropic stated that Bitcoin's price structure is undergoing positive changes. Recent pullbacks have been supported by buying pressure, previous lows remain intact, and the market is showing a constructive trend. With the expiration of Bitcoin options worth approximately $23.6 billion in nominal value, the deleveraging effect in derivatives has largely cleared, the price suppression phase has ended, and the price discovery mechanism is gradually returning. Negentropic pointed out that the U.S. M2 money supply has grown by 4.3% year-on-year, indicating that the long-term fiat currency dilution trend has not ceased. Macro and structural factors are creating a favorable environment for Bitcoin.

[Spot Gold Rises to $4,540 per Ounce, Significant Gains in Palladium and Platinum] On December 26, spot gold rose to $4,540 per ounce, with a daily increase of 1.35%. Spot palladium surpassed $1,900 per ounce, with a daily increase of over 12%. Spot platinum continued its upward trend, with a daily increase of over 10%, reaching a record high of $2,452.95 per ounce.

[WazirX Founder Responds to Ownership Dispute with Binance: Litigation Ongoing, Platform Operating Normally] Nischal Shetty, founder and CEO of Indian cryptocurrency exchange platform WazirX, recently stated that the ownership dispute with Binance has entered the litigation stage, and the final outcome will be determined by legal proceedings. Shetty recalled that WazirX was sold between late 2019 and early 2020, and it was announced at the time that Binance had acquired the platform. However, disagreements later arose between the two parties regarding ownership. Shetty emphasized that the platform's operations have returned to normal, the dispute will not have any substantial impact on users, and the details of the dispute have been disclosed in the terms of service to enhance transparency.

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