🔍 🔴😞 Market Analysis: 18-12-06

This morning, crypto markets are in a state of tense recalibration following a wave of liquidations triggered by Bitcoin’s slump beneath $86,500. Overnight, over $500 million in bullish bets were wiped out, leaving traders reeling as altcoins and major tokens such as Filecoin and BNB followed s... ... Read full 🔴😞 Market Analysis: 18-12-06

Bitfinex Bitcoin Whale Long Positions Surge 36%: What Does it Mean?

Bitfinex Bitcoin Whale Long Positions Surge 36%: What Does it Mean?

Large Bitcoin investors on Bitfinex are once again commanding market attention. Analysts tracking leveraged positioning data show that margined Bitcoin long positions held by “whales” have surged sharply, approaching levels last seen in March 2024.The renewed build-up is occurring even as broader ma…

Ethereum needs simple explanation to see true trustlessness: Buterin

Ethereum needs simple explanation to see true trustlessness: Buterin

The Ethereum blockchain needs to better explain its features to users in order to achieve true trustlessness, a challenge common across blockchain protocols, says its co-founder Vitalik Buterin.Trustlessness would see a protocol work without the oversight of developers, as it enforces rules automati…

Optimism Grows In Crypto Market Structure Bill After Wednesday’s Senate Banking Meeting

Optimism Grows In Crypto Market Structure Bill After Wednesday’s Senate Banking Meeting

On Wednesday, a bipartisan meeting of the Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, offered a cautiously optimistic outlook for discussions surrounding the anticipated crypto market structure bill. Despite the absence of any markup hearings scheduled for this week, industry representatives…

Ethereum Risks Slide To $2,000 If December Closes Below This Level: Analyst

Ethereum Risks Slide To $2,000 If December Closes Below This Level: Analyst

A cryptocurrency analyst has explained where Ethereum could go next based on a long-term Parallel Channel forming in its monthly price chart.Ethereum Has Been Trading Inside A Parallel Channel For The Last Few YearsIn a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a long-term pattern that Et…

Bitcoin steady at $86,650; Trump says new Fed Chair will cut rates by ‘a lot’

Bitcoin steady at $86,650; Trump says new Fed Chair will cut rates by ‘a lot’

Bitcoin steadied near $86,600 after significant volatility throughout Wednesday.According to The Block's price page, bitcoin was up 0.061% in the past 24 hours to trade at $86,670 as of 12:15 a.m. ET Thursday. During early morning on Wednesday, the cryptocurrency briefly surged to around $90,000 bef…

Peter Brandt Turns Bearish on XRP Price Despite Ripple’s Push for Multichain Expansion

Peter Brandt Turns Bearish on XRP Price Despite Ripple’s Push for Multichain Expansion

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has struck a bearish tone on XRP price, warning that the token may be forming a classic double-top pattern. His stance comes despite Ripple accelerating ecosystem growth through multichain stablecoin expansion and new institutional tools for XRP holders.Brandt’s caution c…

SEC Answers Crypto FAQs: Key Takeaways

SEC Answers Crypto FAQs: Key Takeaways

The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Trading and Markets has released comprehensive guidance, which addresses how existing federal securities laws apply to cryptocurrency activities.The newly published document offers a detailed roadmap for broker-dealers, transfer…

Bitcoin Price Could Rally 45% as Golden Cross Appears for Fifth Time Since 2020

Bitcoin Price Could Rally 45% as Golden Cross Appears for Fifth Time Since 2020

Bitcoin price has been moving sideways around $86K, keeping the crypto market nervous. However, bullish hope has returned as Bitcoin formed a fresh Golden Cross, a signal that often comes before major price rallies.”According to popular trader Merlijn The Trader, this setup could fuel a 45%–50% move…

Did Crypto Investors Stop Believing In The Four-Year Cycle? Analyst Weighs In

Did Crypto Investors Stop Believing In The Four-Year Cycle? Analyst Weighs In

With only two weeks left of 2025, market participants wonder whether the Bitcoin (BTC) and the rest of the crypto market will continue to struggle or begin recovering. An analyst discussed the current market sentiment and the impact it may have on market performance.The Four-Year Crypto Cycle Is ‘Li…

Bitcoin Now Less Volatile Than Nvidia as Investor Base Broadens, Says Bitwise

Bitcoin Now Less Volatile Than Nvidia as Investor Base Broadens, Says Bitwise

Bitcoin’s price swings are becoming more restrained, with the cryptocurrency now showing lower volatility than Nvidia shares in 2025, a shift Bitwise says reflects a maturing and more diversified investor base.Key Takeaways:Bitcoin’s volatility has fallen below Nvidia’s as institutional products bro…

Bitcoin Remains Stuck Below $90K Ahead of Key Data, Rate Decisions — Market Talk

Bitcoin Remains Stuck Below $90K Ahead of Key Data, Rate Decisions — Market Talk

Bitcoin edges higher but remains stuck below $90,000 as it continues to struggle for a meaningful recovery. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said interest rates remain too high while the WSJ reports that President Trump was interviewing him for the Fed Chair job. However, investors are ca…

U.S CPI News Today: Could Low Inflation Data Trigger Crypto and Stock Market Rally?

U.S CPI News Today: Could Low Inflation Data Trigger Crypto and Stock Market Rally?

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November is set to be released at 8:30 AM ET (7:00 PM IST) today. Analysts expect a headline reading of 3.1% and a core reading of 3.0%, with month-over-month growth projected at around 0.3%.This CPI release is particularly important as the October report was ca…