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From liquidations to a bear trap: BTC's volatile setup.

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Bitcoin is attempting to reclaim the $92,000 level as bullish momentum gradually returns after weeks of uncertainty. The market has spent nearly two months in a corrective phase, shedding roughly 36% from its highs, yet signs of stabilization are beginning to emerge.

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Dogecoin is trading directly on top of a long-term support band defined by its monthly Ichimoku cloud, according to a chart shared by crypto analyst Cantonese Cat (@cantonmeow) via X. The analyst summed it up by saying DOGE is “licking the bottom of its monthly Ichimoku cloud.

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XRP has fallen substantially since peaking in July. However, the SEC approved spot XRP ETFs in November.

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Ethereum price gains renewed strength as buyers secure important levels after weeks of compressed activity. ETH price now trades inside a cleaner structure following a decisive break above its falling wedge.

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TL;DR: Michael Saylor and his company received significant political backing amid a context of extreme uncertainty for both. Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House Communications Director under the Trump administration, recently praised the executive for his moves in the Bitcoin market.

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Bitcoin prices rallied on December 8 as markets “aggressively” front-ran the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting, according to Cardiff founder William Stern.

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Bernstein's latest outlook signals bitcoin entering a longer, institution-led bull phase, with resilient ETF flows and expanding corporate adoption pointing to powerful structural momentum that could reshape crypto's trajectory. Bernstein Projects Extended Bitcoin Bull Cycle Bullish sentiment around bitcoin continues to build as global equity research and brokerage firm Bernstein issued a revised outlook.

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Michael Saylor's hint about a fresh Bitcoin purchase has renewed talk among traders and investors, even as on-chain stress signals point to a tougher stretch for the network. The mix of heavy buying by public firms and signs of miner strain is drawing attention from both bulls and bears.

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Robust XRP-spot ETF demand, Ripple's growing Asian footprint, and a potential Fed rate cut strengthen XRP's short- to medium-term outlook toward $2.5.

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A potential Bitcoin drop could impact investor confidence, highlighting the need for strategic risk management amid macroeconomic uncertainties. 10x Research founder warns of 60% Bitcoin drop tied to 2026 US midterms.

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Institutional investors are quietly reshaping the narrative around XRP, with the latest analysis report from the billion-dollar asset manager WisdomTree confirming what insiders have long suspected. According to the report, XRP is garnering institutional interest and demand on a global scale.

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XRP's rapid ascent in the U.S. investment market gained fresh momentum as its spot ETFs crossed a major asset milestone, underscoring soaring demand for regulated crypto access and expanding traditional investor reach, according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. XRP Spot ETF Surge Reshapes Institutional Crypto Demand XRP's growing prominence in the U.S.

 

The market could be ready for a price recovery, but at the same time, institutional flows are not that impressive, apart from XRP's ETF surge. Bitcoin and Shiba Inu are not gaining that much strength despite the lack of pressure.

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Strategy stock remains in a prolonged downtrend. Still, its total Bitcoin holdings are around 660,624 BTC, worth about $49.35 billion.

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BlackRock has taken another major step into the digital asset ecosystem, filing an S-1 registration with the U.S. SEC for its new iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB). The proposed fund differs from the firms popular spot Ethereum ETF, ETHA, by incorporating staking rewards into its performance.

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Since Bitcoins launch in 2009, the number of unique BTC addresses holding more than 0.1 BTC steadily increased every single yearuntil recently. After peaking in December 2023 at 4,548,107 addresses, this group has shrunk over the past 24 months to 4,443,541, marking a notable 2.3% decline.

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The CFTC launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to be used as margin collateral in U.S. derivatives markets.

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Solana (SOL) has shown a notable recovery over the past 24 hours, mirroring the broader crypto market rebound. With SOL now trading above the key support level of $130, traders have seen a sharp increase in activity as trading volume surged to $4.91 billionan impressive 66% jump.

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Ethereum has reclaimed the $3,150 level after a volatile stretch, offering a rare sign of strength in an otherwise uncertain market. The broader crypto landscape remains sharply divided: some analysts argue that ETH and the rest of the market still face downward continuation, potentially setting new local lows, while others believe this correction is simply a reset before a much larger bull cycle—possibly extending into 2026.

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Panic has gripped XRP holders after the token slid back to the $2 mark, triggering a fresh wave of fear across the market.But when sentiment hits extremes like this, it often signals the opposite of what traders expect and could favor a bullish XRP price prediction.

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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched a digital assets pilot program on December 8, permitting bitcoin, ether, and USDC as margin collateral in derivatives markets—a move industry leaders are calling a watershed moment for crypto adoption.

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Saylor wants governments to create Bitcoin-backed digital banking systems with higher-yield accounts.

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has introduced a new pilot program that allows select digital assets including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and payment stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC) to be used as collateral in U.S. derivatives markets. Announced by Acting Chair Caroline Pham, the initiative aims to modernize collateral practices and provide clearer regulatory guidelines for tokenized assets, including tokenized U.S. Treasuries and other real-world assets.

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Bitcoin (BTC) attempted a modest weekend rally, briefly pushing above the $90,000 level, but the momentum faded quickly as U.S. trading opened Monday. By the close of the U.S. stock session, BTC hovered near $90,500, reflecting a 1% decline over the past 24 hours and signaling continued uncertainty in the crypto market.