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🛟 CRYPTO MARKET CORRECTION OR DEEPER CRASH _ REASONS
🔷 Crypto market has once again severely blooded with Overall Market Cap at $3.04 Trillion, losing by -2.59 in the last 24 hours. Its 1 Month Massive Decline is about 11.88%.
✴️ Major Crypto Currencies have sharply dipped during last 24 hours: BTC now trading around $89,709 (-2.54%), ETH 3,039 (-4.04%), XRP 2.048 (-1.40%), BNB 883 (-2.10) and SOL133 (-4). BTC broke down its Critical SMAs of 7-day (90,568) and 30-day SMA (93,695). Major AltCoins also broke down their critical support levels.
⚔️ MAJOR REASONS
✅ LIQUIDATIONS. Leverage unwinding of $ 146 Million in BTC in the last 24 hours (Long Positions 129.64 Millions) triggered cascading Sell-off, pushing prices even lower. ETH ETFs also witnessed $75.21 Outflows. Institutions remained CAUTIOUS due to Pre/post FOMC Meetings / Rate Cut Decisions.
✅ BANK of JAPAN'S RATE RISE ODDS. The BOJ's possible rate rise decision of 0.25 to 0.75 increase in bps on December 19 might be a very crucial. It would be the highest rate rise since 1995.
IMPORTANCE: The decision might strengthen Yen and Yields Japan. It might unwind and affect "Yen Carry Trade" through which global investors borrow cheaper Yen for investment in risky assets like Cryptos, especially Bitcoin.
✅ FUD. The recent rise in Confidence and Sentiments have again dampened by the recent Dips and once again FUD dominates the market. CMC Fear and Greed at 21 (Extreme Fear) indicates fragility.
✅ CRYPTO'S CORRELATION WITH STOCKS. Crypto's stronger correlation with the Stocks affects it with their fluctuations.
✅ LIQUIDITY SHRINKING. Institutional hesitation, ETF outflows and Selling Pressure create liquidity thinning in the market, resulting in dips and FUD. $BTC #BTCVSGOLD #BinanceBlockchainWeek #Write2Earn
Kevin Hassett has rightly criticized premature disclosure of future rate cuts for the next six months as it might be harmful for the market Stability.
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White House Economic Advisor Criticizes Premature Rate Path Disclosure
According to ChainCatcher, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has criticized the idea of the Federal Reserve prematurely announcing its interest rate path for the next six months, calling it irresponsible. Hassett emphasized that monetary policy should be adjusted flexibly based on economic data. He praised current Chairman Jerome Powell for effectively coordinating internal opinions within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) before meetings and suggested that Powell might agree with the perspective of continuing to lower interest rates.
BlackRock's formal submission of S-1 Form with the SEC for iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF is a positive development. It is Firm's 4th Crypto ETF product, indicating intetest.
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BlackRock Files for iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF
According to Foresight News, Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas reported that BlackRock has submitted a formal prospectus (Form S-1) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF. This marks BlackRock's fourth crypto-related ETF product. Previously, the company applied for spot Bitcoin, spot Ethereum, and a 'Bitcoin Yield' ETF.
📌 ROBINHOOD SECURES STRATEGIC DEAL IN SOUTH ASEAN MARKET
🚨 Robinhood has struck an impressive and Strategic Acquisition in South East ASEAN Fastest Growing Economy _ Indonesia. Robinhood has acquired Two Regulated, Licenced Local Firms:
🔹PT Buana Capital Sekuritas, a Brokerage Firm.
🔹Pedagang Aset Kripto, a Licenced Asset Trader.
🔥 IMPORTANCE
✅ The Strategic Acquisition grants Robinhood an immediate access and Operational foothold in the South Asia's most booming Regional Trading Hub.
✅ Indonesia is the most active crypto market with a large, young and rapidly growing investors base.
✅ The nation with 19 Million Investors in Capital Markets and more than 17 Million User Base.
✅ Grants Robinhood Dual Markets Access ( Traditional Stock Markets and Crypto/ Digital Assets Markets).
✅ The deal confirms the Nation's Pro-Active Crypto policies to become a well regulated global Crypto hub.
✅ Robinhood gets a big regulatory advantage due to buying licenced brokerage firm _ Enables speedy launch of Products and Stock-Trading Services in Indonesia.
✅ It is a major step towards Globalization of retail Traders / Crypto Platforms.
✅ It calso confirms Robinhood's well-planned strategy to have strong footing in Asia as well. The Firm bought Bitsmap (in June 2025) having global Licences in the USA, the UK, the Europe and Singapore etc.
🚨 The Strategic move has been strongly supported by the the Exchange's Head of Asia, Petrick Chan, in his post. $BTC #WriteToEarnUpgrade
Bitcoin Bear Market Search Signals Massive Search on Google confirms the global deeper utility, expansion and Popularity of Butcoin. Bitcoin rules & moves the Crypto Market.
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Bitcoin Bear Market Searches Reach Five-Year High
According to Foresight News, the search volume for the term 'Bitcoin bear market' on Google has reached its highest level in nearly five years.
Nomura Securities revising it's previous stance on Rate Cut Decision in December from NO CHANGE to 25 bps indicates its Brighter Overlook about rate cuts.
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Nomura Revises Forecast for Federal Reserve's December Rate Decision
According to Odaily, Nomura Securities has adjusted its outlook on the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting, now anticipating a 25 basis point rate cut. This marks a shift from its previous expectation that rates would remain unchanged. Despite this revision, Nomura acknowledges significant uncertainty surrounding the December decision. The change in forecast is attributed to the presence of sufficient dovish signals, which suggest that further 'risk management-style rate cuts' are justified for the Fed's centrists. Nomura anticipates opposition from four hawkish members against the rate cut, while Milan is expected to adopt a dovish stance, advocating for a 50 basis point reduction. Looking ahead, Nomura continues to forecast that under the leadership of a new Federal Reserve Chair, the Fed will implement 25 basis point rate cuts in June and September of 2026.
Circle's Minting 2.25 Billion USDC on Solana Blockchain during past week might be herald of enhanced activity in Crypto market
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Circle Mints 2.25 Billion USDC on Solana Blockchain
According to ChainCatcher, SolanaFloor has reported that Circle has minted approximately 2.25 billion USDC stablecoins on the Solana blockchain over the past seven days.
All eyes on the meeting of FOMC and it's rate cut decision. Fed Chair Powell's Speech and Tone might be crucial for the market Trends & investors next strategies.
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U.S. Dollar Declines as Markets Anticipate Federal Reserve Policy Decision
According to BlockBeats, the U.S. dollar weakened as markets await the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision, with widespread expectations of another interest rate cut. Analysts from Deutsche Bank suggest that the Federal Reserve may announce its third and final 25 basis point rate cut for 2025 on Wednesday, though the decision is not expected to be unanimous.
Analysts noted that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's press conference and accompanying statement will be crucial. "We anticipate that Powell will emphasize the high threshold for further rate cuts in early 2026, signaling a short-term pause in rate reductions."
Argentina's Central Bank considering ending longstanding ban on its TradFi Institutions Crypto trading indicates growing Global Adoption Trends of Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain.
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Argentina's Central Bank Considers Lifting Ban on Crypto Services
According to Foresight News, the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) is contemplating lifting its longstanding ban on traditional financial institutions offering cryptocurrency trading and custody services to clients. This potential policy shift would allow banks to officially enter the crypto market under a stringent new framework. Currently, BCRA regulations prohibit banks from providing or facilitating crypto transactions, a measure primarily aimed at mitigating risks and curbing the use of unregulated entities.
Citigroup and other financial experts have highlighted Yen's weakness despite heightened rate hike odds by the BOJ. In their opinion US Treasury yields might be better.
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Speculation on Bank of Japan Rate Hike Amid Yen Weakness
According to BlockBeats, there is speculation that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates this month, yet market participants continue to bet on the yen's weakness. Traders from Bank of America, Nomura Holdings, and RBC Capital Markets indicate that investor positions reflect this sentiment. Citigroup's "pain index" for the yen remains in negative territory, highlighting ongoing negative sentiment towards the currency. Despite Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hinting at a possible rate hike and reports suggesting the central bank is prepared to act if the economy or financial markets remain stable, investors maintain a bearish outlook on the yen. This is attributed to the expectation that Japan's yields will remain significantly lower than those in the U.S., favoring the dollar.
Ivan Stamenkovic, Head of G-10 Currency Trading for Asia-Pacific at Bank of America, stated, "Positions still favor a rise in USD/JPY by year-end unless the Bank of Japan delivers a genuine surprise." He added that Ueda's hawkish remarks have sparked discussions about the currency pair, but there has been no substantial shift in market sentiment.
The latest US National Security Strategy release by the White House sets priorities around AI & Quantum Computing, but surprisingly with no mention of Cryptos or Blockchains.
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U.S. National Security Strategy Highlights AI and Quantum Computing
According to PANews, the latest national security strategy released by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration does not mention cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology. The strategy, unveiled last Friday, outlines the administration's priorities, emphasizing that the United States' 'core, vital national interests' are centered around artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Binance acquiring full Regulatory Authorization from the FSRA, Abu Dhabi Global Market, will enhance its global role & Credibility.
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Binance Secures Regulatory Approval from ADGM for Global Operations
According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has achieved full regulatory authorization from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This approval allows Binance to operate its global platform under a comprehensive regulatory framework, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to building a trusted and transparent digital asset platform. The transition to a new regulatory structure is set to enhance clarity, oversight, and risk management across Binance's operations.Starting from 2026-01-06 08:00 (UTC), Binance services will be provided through three ADGM-licensed entities, each with specific roles. Nest Exchange Services Limited will function as a Recognized Investment Exchange, handling all exchange activities, including spot and derivative trading. Nest Clearing and Custody Limited will serve as a Recognized Clearing House, responsible for clearing, settlement, and safeguarding user digital assets. Nest Trading Limited will act as a Broker-Dealer, managing off-exchange activities and principal-based services like OTC trading. This structure mirrors traditional finance regulatory architectures, ensuring precise regulatory permissions for each operational aspect.To align with this new structure, Binance is updating its contractual arrangements with users. From 2026-01-05, services will be provided by the newly licensed entities, and users' contractual relationships will transition accordingly. The updated Terms of Use and Privacy Notice will take effect on the same date, with users' acceptance confirmed through continued use of the platform. Additionally, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited will manage clearing and custody arrangements for on-exchange derivative transactions.These changes are primarily regulatory and do not alter the user experience on the platform. Users will continue to access the platform with existing credentials, and balances, order history, and trading functionality will remain unaffected. The products and services will be provided by different Binance regulated entities, ensuring compliance with the new regulatory framework.
In both the cases: BTC crossing 93 K or dipping below 85 K, Liquidations of traders are the destiny. Liquidations have made the market riskier and more fragile.
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Bitcoin Price Movements Could Trigger Significant Liquidations
According to ChainCatcher, data from Coinglass indicates that if Bitcoin surpasses $93,440, the cumulative liquidation intensity of short positions on major centralized exchanges will reach $1.059 billion. Conversely, if Bitcoin falls below $85,376, the cumulative liquidation intensity of long positions on these exchanges will amount to $980 million.
Massive dips in market have potentially increased demand and holding of Stablecoins, including USDT. It also indicates
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USDT Supply Surpasses 190 Billion, Reaches New Milestone
According to Odaily, data from Coingecko reveals that the total supply of the US dollar stablecoin USDT has exceeded 190 billion, currently reaching 191,099,037,578 tokens. The circulating supply stands at 185,632,100,913 tokens, with a market capitalization of $185,929,020,830, both setting new historical records.
Strategy CEO, Phong Lee's positive statement of having enough Reserves for atleast 21 months operations without selling BTC, is inspiring for investors. It confirms its planning
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Strategy CEO Discusses Bitcoin's Impact on Company Stock and Market Resilience
According to ChainCatcher, Strategy CEO Phong Le recently appeared on CNBC's 'Power Lunch' to discuss the relationship between $MSTR stock and Bitcoin prices, how the company's dollar reserves are positioned to handle market fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD), key drivers of market volatility, and the strong long-term outlook for Bitcoin.
Le clarified that the company's current dollar reserves can sustain operations for at least 21 months without needing to sell Bitcoin. This approach has received positive feedback from investors, who appreciate the company's transparent communication and long-term strategic planning.
ETH's exchange supply ar decade low of 8.8% indicates the Tremendous Selling Pressure of ETH. It's FUSAKA Upgrade & Scalability might boost its Price, but ETF Inflows are MUST.
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Ethereum News Today: ETH Hovers at $3K as Exchange Supply Hits Record Low
Key TakeawaysETH exchange supply drops to a record-low 8.8%, signaling a potential supply squeezeFusaka upgrade boosts scalability and may attract new developer and user activityWhale leverage positions increase market sensitivity near key Fibonacci support at $3,020 ETH Hovers Around $3,000 as Exchange Supply Hits Decade LowsEther has hovered around $3,000 over the past few days, with 24-hour performance showing a 0.63% rise and a 0.94% weekly gain, despite a negative 9.07% monthly trend. The asset is consolidating near $3,050, unable to push through $3,200 resistance.The standout development is the historic supply contraction. Just 8.8% of ETH now sits on centralized exchanges, levels unseen since 2015, after a 43% decline in reserves since July. Analysts warn that this environment represents Ethereum’s tightest supply conditions ever, with over 43% of ETH locked in staking, DeFi activity, restaking loops, long-term custody, and institutional holdings.Source: GlassnodeThis structural liquidity decline mirrors the conditions that preceded ETH’s 2021 rally, where a supply crunch coincided with +300% upside as buying pressure absorbed thin order books. Fusaka Upgrade Expands Network ScalabilityEthereum’s Fusaka upgrade, activated on December 3, is another tailwind. The introduction of PeerDAS increases data availability by 8x for Layer-2 networks, reducing node storage and transaction costs.Early on-chain data shows rising activity, consistent with patterns observed after past upgrades such as Dencun (2024), which preceded strong bullish momentum as efficiencies improved.A key metric to watch is Layer-2 throughput, with a target of 12,000+ TPS by 2026, a milestone that could redefine Ethereum’s competitive landscape. Whale Leverage Adds Volatility Near Key LevelsWhale activity reveals mixed market sentiment.A large trader opened a 20,000 ETH long at $3,040, with a liquidation threshold near $1,190, signaling aggressive upside conviction. Another whale saw $164,000 in losses on a 7,925 ETH position.Leverage remains elevated, contributing to $295M in liquidations across crypto in 24 hours. This makes $3,036–$3,020 a crucial buffer zone, especially as the 61.8% Fibonacci level sits near $3,020.Analysts warn that dips below this range could trigger cascading leverage unwinds, while stability above it supports a high-confidence bullish structure. Volume Momentum Suggests Hidden StrengthOn-chain observers highlight a bullish signal: the On-Balance Volume (OBV) indicator recently broke above resistance. Despite price rejection, this divergence often signals underlying buying strength.Source: Sykodelic on XOne analyst notes that OBV is “one of the most reliable leading indicators,” adding that current price action looks constructive and may reach higher levels before a deeper pullback. Market Flows: ETFs Soft as Corporations Accumulate ETHSentiment remains divided.Spot Ethereum ETFs posted $75.2M in outflows, continuing a multi-week retreat after $1.4B in outflows in November. Meanwhile, smart money traders on Nansen are net short $21M, adding $2.8M to short positions in the past day.At the same time, corporate accumulation remains strong.BitMine, already the world’s largest corporate ETH holder, added $199M in two days and now controls 3.08% of total ETH supply. The firm has deployed $2.13B over the past month, countering a wider slowdown in digital asset treasury activity. Moving Averages Highlight Compression PhaseEthereum trades near short-term averages, with mixed signals across timeframes:Source: TradingViewETH remains below major mid- and long-term averages such as the EMA100 (3,528.0) and SMA200 (3,540.5), indicating a compression phase rather than directional strength.Such phases often precede significant breakouts once catalysts form. ETH Outlook: Key Levels to Watch This WeekEthereum’s setup blends structural strength with short-term caution:Bullish DriversRecord-low exchange supply tightening liquidityFusaka upgrade scalability gainsRisk FactorsETF outflows and smart money shortsElevated derivatives open interestSensitivity to $3,020 Fibonacci supportA sustained hold above $3,020 keeps the Q1 2026 rally narrative intact, while a loss of this level increases the probability of broader deleveraging.
Altcoin Season Index at 19 shows consistent weakening of AltCoins against Bitcoin in last 90 days. It means 81 out of 100 Top AltCoins have underperfofmed against BTC.
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Altcoin Season Index Shows Decline in Performance
According to BlockBeats, data from Coinmarketcap indicates that the Altcoin Season Index currently stands at 19. This marks a significant drop from its previous high of 78 on September 20, with last week's average at 25. The index reveals that over the past 90 days, approximately 19 out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization have outperformed Bitcoin.
The CMC Altcoin Season Index serves as a real-time indicator to assess whether the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a season dominated by altcoins. It is based on the performance of the top 100 altcoins relative to Bitcoin over the last 90 days.
Polymarket Total Open Interest with $300 Million, Tops the Prediction Markets in the present week. Cumulative trading Volumes of $6.5 Billion shows sustained strength.
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Prediction Market Open Interest Reaches Record High
According to Foresight News, data from DefiLlama indicates that the open interest in the prediction market Opinion has surpassed $72 million this week, marking a new historical high. The cumulative trading volume has exceeded $6.5 billion, with liquidity and trading activity continuing to strengthen. The total open interest for Polymarket, Opinion, Myriad, and Limitless is approximately $300 million, $72 million, $950,000, and $730,000, respectively.
This might be useful in case of excess energy at low cost is available and used for Bitcoin Mining to get Bitcoin.
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NVIDIA CEO Discusses Bitcoin's Role in Energy Conversion
According to ChainCatcher, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang recently stated that Bitcoin is transforming excess energy into a new form of currency that can be easily transported and carried anywhere.
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