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, /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Primo Brands Corporation ("Primo" or "the Company") (NYSE: PRMB) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shareholders who purchased shares of PRMB during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

CLASS PERIOD: Purchasers of Primo Water Corporation ("Primo Water") from June 17, 2024 to November 8, 2024, and/or the publicly traded common stock of Primo Brands Corporation from November 11, 2024 to November 6, 2025.

DEADLINE: January 12, 2026

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Primo failed to provide accurate updates about its merger with BlueTriton Brands. The Company claimed the integration was working "flawlessly" when in fact it was failed to accelerate growth or create efficiencies. Based on these facts, Primo's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, contact us to participate .

NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS : Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.

WHY DJS LAW GROUP? DJS Law Group's primary focus is to enhance investor return through balanced counseling and aggressive advocacy. We specialize in securities class actions, corporate governance litigation, and domestic/international M&A appraisals. Our clients are some of the largest and most sophisticated hedge funds and alternative asset managers in the world. The litigation claims of our clients are extraordinarily valuable assets that demand respect, focus, and results.

Join the case to recover your losses.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.

CONTACT: 
David J. Schwartz
DJS Law Group
274 White Plains Road, Suite 1
Eastchester, NY 10709
Phone: 914-206-9742
Email: [email protected]

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December 08, 2025 3:15 AM EST | Source: Questcorp Mining Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 8, 2025) - Questcorp Mining Inc. (CSE: QQQ) (OTCQB: QQCMF) (FSE: D910) (the "Company" or "Questcorp") announces that it will offer (the "Offering") up to 5,769,231 flow-through units (each, an "FT Unit"), at a price of $0.13 per FT Unit, for gross proceeds of up to $750,000, by way of non-brokered private placement. Each FT Unit will consist of one common share of the Company, issued as a flow-through share within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada), and one-half-of-one share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase an additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.20 for a period of twenty-four months.

The Company anticipates the net proceeds raised from the Offering will be used to conduct exploration of the Company's North Island Copper Property, located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

The Company may pay finders' fees to eligible parties who have assisted in introducing subscribers to the Offering. All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to restrictions on resale for a period of four-months-and-one-day in accordance with applicable securities laws. Completion of the Offering remains subject to receipt of regulatory approval.

Final Tranche Closing

The Company also announces that it has closed the final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement and has issued a further 1,266,667 units (each, an "NFT Unit"), at a price of $0.15 per NFT Unit, for gross proceeds of $190,000. Each NFT Unit consists of one common share, and one-half of one Warrant.

No finders' fees were paid in connection with closing of the final tranche. All securities issued in the final tranche are subject to restrictions on resale until April 9, 2026 in accordance with applicable securities laws.

About Questcorp Mining Inc.

Questcorp Mining Inc. is engaged in the business of the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in North America, with the objective of locating and developing economic precious and base metals properties of merit. The Company holds an option to acquire an undivided 100% interest in and to mineral claims totaling 1,168.09 hectares comprising the North Island Copper Property, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, subject to a royalty obligation. The Company also holds an option to acquire an undivided 100% interest in and to mineral claims totaling 2,520.2 hectares comprising the La Union Project located in Sonora, Mexico, subject to a royalty obligation.

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, uncertain capital markets; and delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals. There can be no assurance that the geophysical surveys will be completed as contemplated or at all and that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/277245

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Marex Group plc ("Marex" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: MRX) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between May 16, 2024 and August 5, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before December 8, 2025.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Marex sold over-the-counter financial products to itself. The Company's financial statements suffered from inconsistencies between subsidiaries and related parties. The Company's financial statements were not reliable. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about WPP, investors suffered damages.

Join the case to recover your losses

The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.          

CONTACT:

The Schall Law Firm
Brian Schall, Esq.,
www.schallfirm.com
Office: 310-301-3335
[email protected]

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group  reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against  Marex Group plc ("Marex" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: MRX ) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shareholders who purchased shares of MRX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

CLASS PERIOD:  May 16, 2024 to August 5, 2025

DEADLINE: December 8, 2025

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Marex produced financial statements that could not be relied on by investors due to inconsistencies between subsidiaries and related parties. Based on these facts, Marex' public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, contact us to participate .

NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS : Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.

WHY DJS LAW GROUP?  DJS Law Group's primary focus is to enhance investor return through balanced counseling and aggressive advocacy. We specialize in securities class actions, corporate governance litigation, and domestic/international M&A appraisals. Our clients are some of the largest and most sophisticated hedge funds and alternative asset managers in the world. The litigation claims of our clients are extraordinarily valuable assets that demand respect, focus, and results.

Join the case to recover your losses.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.

CONTACT:

David J. Schwartz

DJS Law Group

274 White Plains Road, Suite 1

 Eastchester, NY 10709

Phone: 914-206-9742

Email: [email protected]

SOURCE DJS Law Group LLP

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against James Hardie Industries plc ("James Hardie" or "the Company") (NYSE: JHX) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between May 20, 2025, and August 18, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before December 23, 2025.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. James Hardie suffered from weakening demand in its key North America Fiber Cement business due to distributors destocking their inventory, an event the Company knew about by early May 2025. The Company falsely claimed that demand remained strong and that inventory levels were "normal." The Company revealed a 12% sales decline in the business on August 19, 2025, claimed it was "normalization of channel inventories." Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about James Hardie, investors suffered damages.

Join the case to recover your losses

The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.          

CONTACT:

The Schall Law Firm
Brian Schall, Esq.,
www.schallfirm.com
Office: 310-301-3335
[email protected]

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of aTyr Pharma, Inc. ("aTyr" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: ATYR) for violations of the securities laws.

INVESTIGATION DETAILS: The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. On September 15, 2025, Reuters reported that, "aTyr Pharma said on Monday its experimental drug had failed to meet the main goal in a late-stage study testing it in patients with a type of lung disease known as pulmonary sarcoidosis, which impacts the lungs and lymph nodes." Based on this news, shares of aTyr traded down by more than 81% in morning trading on the same day.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, contact us to participate.

WHY DJS LAW GROUP? DJS Law Group's primary focus is to enhance investor return through balanced counseling and aggressive advocacy. We specialize in securities class actions, corporate governance litigation, and domestic/international M&A appraisals. Our clients are some of the largest and most sophisticated hedge funds and alternative asset managers in the world. The litigation claims of our clients are extraordinarily valuable assets that demand respect, focus, and results.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.

CONTACT:

David J. Schwartz

DJS Law Group

274 White Plains Road, Suite 1

Eastchester, NY 10709

Phone: 914-206-9742

Email: [email protected]

SOURCE DJS Law Group LLP

Alm. Brand A/S share buy-back program

Transactions during 1 December 2025 – 5 December 2025
On 5 March 2025, Alm. Brand A/S announced a share buy-back program of up to DKK 835.2 million, as described in company announcement no. 21/2025.

The program is carried out in accordance with the Regulation No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, also referred to as the Safe Harbour Regulations.

The following transactions were made under the share buy-back program during week number 49:

 Number of shares boughtAverage
purchase priceAmount (DKK)Accumulated, last announcement35,020,52116.92592,574,1411 December 2025139,42218.052,516,5672 December 2025170,00018.153,085,5003 December 2025200,00017.823,564,0004 December 2025200,00017.763,552,0005 December 2025200,57817.853,580,317Total, week number 49910,00017.9116,298,384Accumulated under the program35,930,52116.95608,872,525 With the transactions stated above Alm, Brand A/S holds a total of 40,176,217 own shares corresponding to 2.77 % of the total number of outstanding shares.

Contact
Please direct any questions regarding this announcement to:

Investors and equity analysts:                 

Head of Investor Relations & ESG        
Mads Thinggaard                 
Mobile no, +45 2025 5469                

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A new a16z crypto research paper argues that apocalyptic narratives about quantum computers instantly killing Bitcoin are badly misaligned with reality, and that the real risk for blockchains lies in long, messy migrations rather than a sudden “Q-Day” collapse. The piece has already triggered a sharp rebuttal on X from investors who say the threat is closer and harder than a16z suggests.

Bitcoin Isn’t Doomed By Quantum Computing: a16z
In the article “Quantum computing and blockchains: Matching urgency to actual threats,” a16z research partner and Georgetown computer science professor Justin Thaler sets the tone early, writing that “Timelines to a cryptographically relevant quantum computer are frequently overstated — leading to calls for urgent, wholesale transitions to post-quantum cryptography.” He argues that this hype distorts cost–benefit analyses and distracts teams from more immediate risks such as implementation bugs.

Thaler defines a “cryptographically relevant quantum computer” (CRQC) as a fully error-corrected machine capable of running Shor’s algorithm at a scale where it can break RSA-2048 or elliptic-curve schemes like secp256k1 in roughly a month of runtime. In his assessment, a CRQC in the 2020s is “highly unlikely,” and public milestones do not justify claims that such a system is probable before 2030.

He stresses that across trapped-ion, superconducting and neutral-atom platforms, no device is close to the hundreds of thousands to millions of physical qubits, with the required error rates and circuit depth, that would be needed for cryptanalysis.

Instead, the a16z piece draws a sharp line between encryption and signatures. Thaler argues that harvest-now-decrypt-later (HNDL) attacks already make post-quantum encryption urgent for data that must remain confidential for decades, which is why large providers are rolling out hybrid post-quantum key establishment in TLS and messaging.

But he insists that signatures, including those securing Bitcoin and Ethereum, face a different calculus: they do not protect hidden data that can be retroactively decrypted, and once a CRQC exists, the attacker can only forge signatures going forward.

On that basis, the paper claims that “most non-privacy chains” are not exposed to HNDL-style quantum risk at the protocol level, because their ledgers are already public; the relevant attack is forging signatures to steal funds, not decrypting on-chain data.

Bitcoin-Specific Headaches
Thaler still flags Bitcoin as having “special headaches” due to slow governance, limited throughput and large pools of exposed, potentially abandoned coins whose public keys are already on-chain, but he frames the time window for a serious attack in terms of at least a decade, not a few years.

“Bitcoin changes slowly. Any contentious issues could trigger a damaging hard fork if the community cannot agree on the appropriate solution,” Thaler writes, adding “another concern is that Bitcoin’s switch to post-quantum signatures cannot be a passive migration: Owners must actively migrate their coins.”

Moreover, Thalen flags a “final issue specific to Bitcoin” which is its low transaction throughput. “Even once migration plans are finalized, migrating all quantum-vulnerable funds to post-quantum-secure addresses would take months at Bitcoin’s current transaction rate,” Thaler says.

He is equally skeptical of rushing into post-quantum signature schemes at the base-layer. Hash-based signatures are conservative but extremely large, often several kilobytes, while lattice-based schemes such as NIST’s ML-DSA and Falcon are compact but complex and have already produced multiple side-channel and fault-injection vulnerabilities in real-world implementations. Thaler warns that blockchains risk weakening their security if they jump too early into immature post-quantum primitives under headline pressure.

Industry Split On The Risk
The most forceful pushback has come from Castle Island Ventures co-founder Nic Carter and Project 11 CEO Alex Pruden. Carter summed up his view on X by saying the a16z work “wildly underestimates the nature of the threat and overestimates the time we have to prepare,” pointing followers to a long thread from Pruden.

Pruden begins by stressing respect for Thaler and the a16z team, but adds, “I disagree with the argument that quantum computing is not an urgent problem for blockchains. The threat is closer, the progress faster, and the fix harder than how he’s framing it & than most people realize.”

He argues that recent technical results, not marketing, should anchor the discussion. Citing neutral-atom systems that now support more than 6,000 physical qubits, Pruden points out that “we now have a non annealing system with more than 6000 physical qubits in the neutral atom architecture,” directly contradicting any implication that only non-scalable annealing architectures have reached that scale. He notes that work such as Caltech’s 6,100-qubit tweezer array shows large, coherent, room-temperature neutral-atom platforms are already a reality.

On error correction, Pruden writes that “surface code error correction was experimentally demonstrated last year, moving it from a research problem into an engineering problem,” and points to rapid advances in color codes and LDPC codes.

He highlights Google’s updated “Tracking the Cost of Quantum Factoring” estimates, which show that a quantum computer with about one million noisy physical qubits running for roughly a week could, in principle, break RSA-2048 — a twenty-fold reduction from Google’s own 2019 estimate of twenty million qubits.

“Resource estimates for a CRQC running Shor’s algorithm have dropped by two orders of magnitude in six months,” he notes, concluding, “To say that this trajectory of progress might potentially deliver a quantum computer before 2030 is not an overstatement.”

Where Thaler emphasizes HNDL as an encryption problem, Pruden reframes blockchains as uniquely attractive quantum targets. He stresses that “public keys used in digital signatures are just as easy to harvest as encrypted messages,” but in blockchains those keys are directly tied to visible value. He points out that “these public keys are distributed & directly associated with value ($150B for Satoshi’s BTC alone),” and that once a quantum adversary can forge signatures, “If you can forge a signature, you can steal the asset regardless of when that original UTXO/account was created.”

For Pruden, this economic reality means “the economic incentives simply and clearly point to blockchains as being the first cryptographically relevant quantum use case,” even if other sectors also face HNDL risks. He adds that “blockchains will be far slower to migrate than centralized systems. A bank can upgrade its stack. Blockchains must reach global consensus, absorb performance trade-offs from PQ signatures, and coordinate millions of users to migrate their keys.”

Invoking Ethereum’s multi-year shift from proof of work to proof of stake, he writes, “The closest thing was the ETH 1.0 to 2.0 transition which took years, and as complex as that was, a PQ migration is much harder. Anyone who thinks this is a matter of swapping a few lines of signature code has simply never shipped, deployed, or maintained a production blockchain.”

Pruden agrees with Thaler that panic is dangerous, but flips the conclusion: “I agree that rushing is dangerous. But that is exactly why work must begin now. The most likely failure mode is that the industry waits too long, and then a major QC milestone triggers a panic.” He closes by saying he disagrees that “quantum computing is progressing slowly,” that “blockchains are less vulnerable than systems exposed to HNDL risk,” or that “the industry has years of slack before action is needed,” arguing that “All three assumptions are at odds with reality.”

At press time, Bitcoin stood at $91,616.

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Japan, the world’s largest foreign holder of US government debt, is stoking market anxiety as analysts warn that a potential large-scale bond sell-off could be approaching.

The concern is rippling into the crypto sector, where Tether, issuer of the USDT stablecoin backed primarily by over $113 billion in US Treasuries, faces renewed scrutiny over possible depeg risks.

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Analysts Warn Japan Could Dump US Treasuries as Domestic Yields SurgeAccording to the latest data from the US Department of the Treasury, foreign appetite for US Treasuries weakened in September. Total overseas holdings edged down to $9.249 trillion, a slight dip from August.

Nonetheless, Japan was the exception to this slowdown. The country extended its nine-month buying streak, increasing its holdings to $1.189 trillion, the highest amount it has held since August 2022. This reinforces Japan’s long-standing position as the largest foreign owner of US Treasuries.

“They bought foreign debt because Japanese bonds yielded almost nothing,” an analyst stated.

That spread made US debt an attractive, low-risk yield alternative. But the macro backdrop is shifting. As BeInCrypto previously highlighted, yields on Japanese government bonds have climbed to their highest levels in years.

With domestic yields improving, the incentive to continue accumulating US Treasuries weakens. It also raises the possibility that Japan may reduce its exposure if market conditions or policy priorities shift further.

“​Japan’s long-ignored debt crisis is surfacing, as its 230% debt-to-GDP burden collides with a massive new fiscal expansion under PM Sanae Takaichi, triggering a sharp spike in bond yields and investor alarm. A shock in Japan could reverberate worldwide, especially given Tokyo’s role as the largest buyer of U.S. Treasuries, raising the stakes for global markets already strained by rising borrowing costs and shrinking fiscal room,” Lena Petrova stated.

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This could also hurt the US if Japan has to sell hundreds of billions of Dollars worth of US Treasuries for cash to defend their currency exchange rate or to use for domestic bailouts or other expenditures https://t.co/y5d6AwZgut

— Jason Burack (@JasonEBurack) November 24, 2025
An analyst further highlighted that the yield spread between US and Japanese bonds has narrowed from 3.5% to 2.4% in six months. The hedged return on Treasuries has turned increasingly unattractive. The post warned that if the spread approaches 2%, repatriation becomes economically compelling.

That could prompt Japanese institutions to sell US government bonds and reallocate capital domestically. Some models suggest as much as $500 billion may exit global markets in 18 months.

“Then there’s the yen carry trade, roughly $1.2 trillion borrowed cheaply in yen and deployed around the world into stocks, crypto, EM, anything with yield. As Japanese rates rise and the yen strengthens, those trades turn toxic. Positions unwind. Forced selling accelerates….For 30 years, Japanese yields acted as the anchor keeping global rates artificially low. Every portfolio built since the mid-90s has quietly relied on that anchor. Today, it snapped,” the analyst added.

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Tether’s US Treasury Exposure Draws FocusThe question many analysts are now asking is straightforward: If Japan begins reducing its Treasury holdings, what does that mean for USDT? The concern arises because Tether’s reserve structure is heavily concentrated in the same asset class that could come under pressure.

According to Tether’s transparency report, more than 80% of its reserves are in US Treasuries. This makes it a major participant in the global Treasury ecosystem, and remarkably, the 17th largest holder of US government debt worldwide, surpassing many sovereign entities.

Tether Reserves Composition. Source: TetherSuch concentration has advantages and vulnerabilities. Treasuries offer high liquidity and historically strong price stability. However, if a major foreign creditor like Japan begins to unwind its holdings, the resulting volatility in bond prices or yields could tighten liquidity conditions, indirectly pressuring large holders like Tether.

“Japan will be forced to sell US bonds, the rest of the world will follow. Tether will suffer a sharp depeg and Bitcoin will sink as a result. MicroStrategy will be forced to sell and this will further depress the Bitcoin price.  Japan ➡️Tether➡️Bitcoin In this order,” a market watcher wrote.

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Adding to these concerns, S&P Global Ratings downgraded its assessment of Tether’s ability to maintain its peg, moving USDT from a score of 4 (constrained) to 5 (weak). According to the evaluation,

“5 (weak) reflects the rise in exposure to high-risk assets in USDT’s reserves over the past year and persistent gaps in disclosure. These assets include bitcoin, gold, secured loans, corporate bonds, and other investments, all with limited disclosures and subject to credit, market, interest-rate, and foreign-exchange risks.”

Despite these macro-driven concerns, most market participants see little chance of a forced Tether depeg. Traders on the Opinion prediction market assign a 0.5% probability to the scenario, showing high investor skepticism.

Odds of USDT Depegging. Source: OpinionSeveral factors explain this skepticism. Tether has maintained its peg during previous market crises. The firm generated $10 billion in profit through Q3 2025, offering a substantial buffer against reserve swings.

Although Japan’s Treasury exit could be significant, it will likely unfold gradually. US Treasury markets remain vast and can absorb pressure from selling without huge disruptions. Even so, the combination of Japan’s yield rise, S&P’s downgrade, and Tether’s reserve mix requires close monitoring.

XRP Enters a New Regulatory Era With Historic CFTC-Regulated U.S. Spot ListingMarket analyst Diana highlights a historic milestone for XRP after Bitnomial launched the first-everCommodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated U.S. spot crypto exchange, making $XRP fully tradable under federal oversight across spot, futures, perpetuals, and options, a groundbreaking first for the American crypto market.

Therefore, this milestone propels XRP into a league of its own. No other U.S. exchange offers a fully regulated suite of products under a single federal authority. 

Significantly, XRP is now approved as trading collateral, allowing it, and RLUSD, to be used as margin just like Treasuries or stablecoins. This isn’t merely a technical upgrade; it’s a landmark legitimacy breakthrough.

XRP’s long regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. continues to fade away. This milestone transforms it from a high-volume crypto token into a fully regulated part of U.S. financial market infrastructure, unlocking legal access for banks, hedge funds, and institutional traders.

Notably, the impact is monumental. CFTC-regulated spot trading boosts transparency and price discovery, while futures, perps, and options enable sophisticated risk management. 

Collateral approval elevates XRP from a speculative token to a functional financial instrument, laying the groundwork for deeper liquidity, stronger institutional confidence, and broader real-world adoption.

Beyond mechanics, this is a powerful psychological signal. Regulatory clarity, a major hurdle for institutional crypto adoption, is now addressed, giving XRP a rare credibility edge in the U.S. market.

Therefore, XRP just achieved its most significant regulatory milestone in years. Once operating on the fringes of traditional finance, it now stands fully within it. As Diana highlights, XRP has transitioned from a mere crypto token to U.S.-regulated market infrastructure, a shift that could reshape its long-term role in global finance.

ConclusionXRP’s debut in a CFTC-regulated U.S. spot market marks a transformative milestone. Now approved as trading collateral and offering a full suite of regulated products, XRP gains unmatched legitimacy, transparency, and institutional access. 

Therefore, this signals increasing regulatory acceptance of digital assets and positions XRP as a bridge between traditional finance and the future of crypto, paving the way for broader adoption and sustained growth.

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Bitcoin is holding a critical Fibonacci support level, but analysts warned that a break could trigger losses down to April lows of $76,000.

Bitcoin is currently hovering at a critical technical level that needs to be defended to prevent major losses, according to crypto analyst Daan Crypto Trades.

He was referring to the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement zone, which serves as a key area of support and resistance during market cycles.  

“I think this is a key area for the bulls to defend,” he said, observing that a break below it could result in a Bitcoin (BTC) fall to April lows around $76,000. 

“It’s also pretty much the last major support before testing the April lows again, which would break this high time frame market structure.”Late on Sunday, Bitcoin was hit with another short leverage flush, with leveraged positions being liquidated on both sides. The asset fell below $88,000 briefly before quickly bouncing back above $91,500.  

“This is another example of manipulation on the low-liquidity weekend to wipe out both leveraged longs and shorts,” commented “Bull Theory.”

BTC is trading at a key support/resistance zone. Source: Daan Crypto TradesAll eyes are on the Fed meeting this weekThe Federal Open Market Committee’s monetary-policy meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday will conclude with a decision on rates, with a 0.25% cut widely expected. 

Crypto markets have lost momentum since the October cut, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell “signaled a non-linear, data-dependent easing path rather than a clear-cutting cycle,” 10x Research head Markus Thielen said in a note shared with Cointelegraph. 

He added that the market now expects a 25-basis-point cut on Dec. 10, followed by a cautious tone, “which would mirror October’s hawkish execution and sustain mild pressure into year-end.”

“With volumes already depressed and ETF flows negative, upside participation remains thin while the $70,000–$100,000 BTC range holds and implied volatility continues to compress, leaving downside risk more pronounced than upside.” Fed outlook statement will be keyApollo Capital’s Henrik Andersson echoed that sentiment, telling Cointelegraph that a Fed rate cut this week was already priced in, but the key for market direction will be the outlook statement. He remained cautiously optimistic for next year. 

“However, with the Fed chairman being replaced in May next year, we will likely get more interest rate cuts in 2026, which should be supportive for risk assets, including crypto.”Nick Ruck, the director of LVRG Research, agreed, telling Cointelegraph that in addition to the Fed meeting, upcoming jobs and inflation data releases “could unlock renewed liquidity inflows and propel a broader market rebound if they align with expectations for continued monetary easing.”

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LINK maintains strong support at $13.50 as buyers defend the level and short-term structure begins improving.

Whale accumulation grows, with over 1.6M LINK moving off exchanges, signaling renewed long-term confidence.

Momentum indicators show early stabilization, with MACD turning positive and RSI gradually recovering.

Resistance zones at $14.20–$15 remain crucial as traders watch for structure confirmation before a wider move.

Chainlink (LINK) is demonstrating steady resilience as it holds firmly above the $13.50 support level.

Price action around this zone has tightened, creating a structure that often appears when a market begins to stabilize following a prolonged decline.

The latest bounce from the support area suggests that buyers are gradually regaining control even as broader market conditions remain uncertain. Traders continue to watch this level closely, as LINK has a pattern of accelerating once structure and momentum align.

Buyers Defend $13.50 Support as Short-Term Structure Improves
LINK’s ability to defend the $13.50 zone has become a central focus. 

CryptoPulse noted that the recent dip into this level triggered an immediate reaction from buyers, giving the chart a short-term bullish tone. The 4-hour structure shows higher lows forming, which often reflects strengthening momentum when tested repeatedly.

The daily chart reflects a market trying to stabilize after falling from the mid-$20 range. 

Candle sizes have narrowed, suggesting reduced volatility and more controlled price behavior. The MACD has crossed above its signal line, with histogram bars turning positive, a signal that selling pressure is fading after weeks of downward pressure.

Momentum remains cautious, with RSI near 46, still below the midline but slowly recovering from oversold territory.

 The nearby resistance zones between $14.20 and $14.50, followed by $14.80–$15.00, remain the next targets for traders searching for directional clarity. A clean break above these levels could create conditions for a stronger upward extension.

Growing Whale Activity Supports the Case for Early Accumulation
Whale accumulation has become more visible around Chainlink during the past month. Jack reported that more than 1.62 million LINK worth over $22 million recently moved off exchanges. 

Whale accumulation around Chainlink is getting hard to ignore as another 1.62 million $LINK worth over twenty two million dollars moved off exchanges, signaling strong conviction from smart money while retail continues to take profits after the recent rejection near fourteen… pic.twitter.com/KptgUeHYI4

— Jack (@WispOfDeFi) December 6, 2025

This continued withdrawal trend is associated with long-term positioning rather than short-term speculation, especially as retail participants continue taking profits after rejections near $14.90.

The Chainlink Reserve added to this narrative by accumulating 81,131 LINK during the week, bringing its total above 1,054,884 LINK. 

This pattern reinforces the shift in liquidity toward wallets that tend to hold through volatility, contrasting with the behavior seen during earlier stages of the decline.

With LINK still defending $13.50, traders are assessing whether the combination of stabilized momentum, consistent support, and sustained whale activity could set the stage for a push toward $15–16.

Market participants remain attentive to how price behaves at current levels, as any structural confirmation may determine the next direction.

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) traded flat on Sunday, even as a popular cryptocurrency analyst warned the memecoin lacks good support below current levels.

DOGE Lags Blue-Chip CurrenciesDogecoin rose less than 1% over the last 24 hours, even though trading volume for the dog-themed cryptocurrency surged 95% to $1.16 billion.

The coin lagged behind market heavyweights such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), which rallied 1.90% and 2.64%, respectively.

Despite the muted price, open interest for DOGE futures rose 1.27% in the last 24 hours, according to Coinglass, hinting at a significant move ahead.

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Is A 42% Drop On The Way?Ali Martinez, a widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader, noted DOGE has a “weak support” at the current levels.

“If price breaks down, the next significant support zone begins near $0.081,” the analyst said, speculating a 42% drop.

Trader Tardigrade, another popular chartist, highlighted a symmetrical triangle pattern on DOGE’s 12-hour chart, potentially signaling a bullish reversal from the ongoing downtrend.

Will You ‘Buy’ Or ‘Sell’?The Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator, which compares two exponential moving averages of an asset’s price, flashed a “Buy” reading for DOGE, according to TradingView.

Meanwhile, the Awesome Oscillator, which calculates the difference between a 34-period and 5-period Simple Moving Averages, flashed a “Sell.”

Price Action: At the time of writing, DOGE was exchanging hands at $0.2067, up 6.02% in the last 24 hours, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

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New data shows that Ripple USD (RLUSD), the stablecoin issued by Ripple, has experienced a significant rise — its market capitalization now approaches $1.3 billion. This led to the conclusion that Ripple’s decision to launch RLUSD across multiple chains is the primary reason behind the achievement, and this strategy should be advised to other companies.

An example of the analysts who weighed in on this success is Wendy O. She admitted that Ripple’s strategy of placing its stablecoin on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum was a prudent decision. The analyst also urged other significant crypto initiatives to embrace this strategy, noting that the current industry is shifting its focus towards multi-chain adoption. 

Wendy O’s remarks followed Token Terminal’s statement, which highlighted that RLUSD’s market cap surged to over $1.2 billion, further anticipating that additional increases would follow later. 

Meanwhile, Crypto lawyer Bill Morgan concurred with the analyst’s opinion, warning that crypto-related initiatives that disregard multi-chain designs will encounter challenges in the future.

Morgan urges crypto-related initiatives to follow Ripple’s lead
Ripple’s recent partnership with Gemini played a crucial role in pushing RLUSD to achieve an all-time high market cap of more than $1.2 billion. To illustrate this claim, sources with knowledge of the matter mentioned that this collaboration enabled the use of RLUSD card settlements. This upgrade illustrated how the stablecoin’s multi-chain setup paves the way for new payment choices.

Bearing this advantage in mind,  Morgan cautioned that crypto platforms that ignore the need to extend beyond a single network could end up being outdated. His statement aligned with the growing belief that future tokenized assets and stablecoins are necessary to operate across multiple chains to remain competitive.

This was after Morgan shared an X post dated December 7 under the username @Belisarius2020, acknowledging that Wendy O’s findings were a really acute observation. He then elaborated on this observation, highlighting that individuals who fail to recognize the significance of a multi-chain future will get stuck and will not succeed in their operations.

Meanwhile, when Ripple decided to introduce RLUSD on Ethereum, the move streamlined access to big pools of liquidity and DeFi platforms for its users. To support this claim, reports revealed that RLUSD being on the XRP ledger means that it processes transactions quickly, and its cost is affordable. Additionally, analysts mentioned that these factors contributed to RLUSD’s unexpected growth.

However, Ripple did not disclose any updates concerning its next move for its stablecoin, but RLUSD’s escalating market cap demonstrated increasing interest in the stablecoin. 

Another significant achievement for Ripple is that RLUSD has received approval for use in international markets, such as Abu Dhabi, demonstrating its growing recognition in regulated financial settings. 

Ripple’s CTO seeks to get directly involved in the XRPL infrastructure
While RLUSD positions itself as one of the rapidly growing stablecoins, sources pointed out that Cross-chain applications are increasingly becoming more common in the ecosystem. These sources further note that RLUSD’s growth underscores the importance of operating across various systems to achieve broader adoption of stablecoins.

This discovery was made after David Schwartz, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Ripple, began actively engaging with the XRP Ledger. His decision drew the interest of reporters who reached out to the company’s CTO for comment on the matter. Responding to this, Schwartz mentioned that the primary reason behind his establishment of the XRPL hub was to monitor the network’s operation closely.

He also acknowledged that he has not been part of the XRPL infrastructure for a few years, but he is looking forward to being directly engaged again. Moreover, Schwartz addressed issues regarding new delays with validators. According to him, a firm megahub can substantially reduce these delays and enhance the network’s reliability. 

It is worth noting that the XRP Ledger’s new MPT standard, applicable for tokenizing real-world assets, is among the tools chosen to aid in the development of the network. This change is crucial in enhancing the protocol’s capabilities and backing continual improvement to the infrastructure.

Concerning his goal to get involved with XRPL infrastructure, Schwartz explained the current challenges in this sector. He argued that certain situations impact some functions of XRPL, causing it to malfunction. Hence, the hub will help him develop solutions based on real data. 

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The price of the XRP cryptocurrency could be on the verge of a 16% move if the symmetrical triangle pattern ends up playing out. 

The chart shows the pattern for XRP/TetherUS Perpetual Contract (XRP/USDT) on a one-hour timeframe. 

Symmetrical triangle A symmetrical triangle is a continuation pattern in technical analysis. During such periods, the price tends to consolidate before continuing the prior trend (although it should be noted that it can also lead to a reversal).

It is formed by two converging trendlines: a downward-sloping upper resistance line and an upward-sloping lower support line.

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The price action (the jagged black line) shows a period of decreasing volatility. The swings are becoming noticeably smaller, squeezing the price towards the apex of the triangle.

So far, the market is in a phase of indecision, meaning neither buyers nor sellers are able to take control.

If the price breaks out from the current price of $2.05, a 16% increase would project a target price of roughly $2.4. 

XRP's failure The launch of spot XRP exchange-traded funds, such as Canary Capital's XRPC, was a groundbreaking milestone for the XRP token. 

It drew significant institutional inflows that have already exceeded $900 million across multiple products. 

Yet, this enthusiasm failed to translate into much-needed price recovery. 

Aggressive selling from large holders threw a wrench in the works for the bulls. 

Bitcoin's plunge below $90,000 also triggered widespread deleveraging across altcoins. 

According to CoinGecko data, XRP is down 43% from its record peak, and it is currently down 0.5% on the year-to-date basis.

XRP price today is again testing the $2 support level, a zone that has held firm several times this year. Each time XRP slips to this range, buyers step in, and the same behavior is unfolding now.

XRP whales are buying more, ETF inflows are increasing, and the price is moving in a tight range. Top analyst Ali Martinez thinks this could lead to a 16% price jump.

XRP Price Rebounds From $2 SupportXRP price dropped toward $2.00 before bouncing back above $2.08, showing early signs of strength. While the price rise itself was small, something notable happened in the background as the trading volume jumped by 77.5%. 

This stood out because Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana all saw declines in both price and volume at the same time. 

Analysts say this kind of split behavior often shows quiet buying during dips, especially by whales looking to build positions before a bigger move.

Institutional & Whale Activity Tightening SupplyBitnomial’s CFTC approval to offer an XRP/USD spot contract has increased interest from regulated U.S. investors. 

At the same time, spot XRP ETFs have already attracted close to $900 million in inflows since launching, pointing to steady demand. 

Ripple also drew attention after moving 250 million XRP into an unknown wallet. Shortly after, exchange balances dropped by 2.51%, meaning fewer tokens are sitting on trading platforms. When available supply shrinks like this, it often signals that major players are positioning for a move rather than selling.

XRP Price 16% Breakout ComingLooking at the chart, Ali Martinez notes that XRP is moving inside a tightening symmetrical triangle, a pattern that often leads to sharp breakouts. 

Over the past week, XRP has been squeezed between $2.03 and $2.18, signaling that volatility is compressing. He suggests that when such a squeeze occurs, volatility is compressed, and when it releases, it usually does so quickly.

Therefore, Martinez expects a 16% breakout once XRP escapes the triangle, which would place XRP near $2.40–$2.45 if it breaks the upper trendline. 

But if XRP slips below $2.02, traders warn of a possible drop toward $1.85–$1.90.

With whales buying, supply tightening, ETFs pulling fresh inflows, and the chart reaching its final squeeze point, XRP sits at a crossroads.

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A BTC surge above $100K may trigger nearly $9B in short liquidations across major exchanges.

Over 114K traders were liquidated in 24 hours, with $289M cleared as volatility accelerated.

ETH posted the largest single liquidation at $17.81M, showing elevated market sensitivity.

Key BTC levels at $86K and $92K guide trader focus as markets brace for potential rapid moves.

BTC Push Over $100K moved back into market discussions as traders assessed rising liquidation pressure across major assets.

The market entered a cautious phase, with data showing heavy long exposure facing stress during fast price shifts. Conditions tightened ahead of the FOMC meeting as leveraged traders responded to sudden volatility.

The broader market tone reflected uneven momentum, especially in ETH and BTC. Traders watched key levels as rapid unwinding created short-term uncertainty across high-volume pairs.

Rising Pressure From Short Positions
Crypto Patel reported that if BTC Push Over $100K, almost $9.1B in short positions could face liquidation. 

This scenario placed added attention on Bitcoin’s near-term movements, as leveraged traders monitored price levels closely. A sharp move upward could trigger a squeeze across major exchanges.

During the past 24 hours, 114,125 traders were liquidated, totaling $289.17M. Longs accounted for $226.98M, while shorts contributed $62.19M. ETH recorded the largest single liquidation at $17.81M on ETH-USD and showed strong volatility through the session.

Rising Pressure From Short Positions. Source: Coinglass
Short-term liquidations revealed different pressure zones. In the 1-hour window, shorts saw $5.61M wiped out versus $1.43M in longs. 

On the 4-hour frame, long liquidations rose to $176.78M compared with $37.33M in shorts. ETH led individual asset totals at $2.88M, followed by BTC at $1.16M, with altcoins like PIEVERSE, SOL, and PIPPIN also affected.

Key Levels Shape Trader Expectations
Ak47 commented that a sweep toward the BTC $87K area could occur before the FOMC event. 

The trader noted that a quick bounce from that zone may show strength. This view placed emphasis on market reactions rather than isolated price moves.

Ak47 also stated that losing $86K could open the way for a deeper slide toward $80K. 

The range between these levels guided trader sentiment as volatility remained elevated. Many participants watched for a firm reclaim of $92K, which the trader viewed as a possible gateway toward $100K.

I’m okay with a little fear before FOMC, even a sweep down toward the $BTC 87k area. If that happens and price snaps back quickly, that’s strength, not weakness.

For me it’s clear levels only: Lose 86k and this idea fails, with risk of a deeper move toward 80k. Reclaim and hold… pic.twitter.com/vins0z3wn8

— Ak47♛ (@HolaItsAk47) December 7, 2025

Red zones dominated the liquidation map, showing widespread losses across leveraged positions. 

Small green segments showed surviving trades, though they remained limited. 

With BTC Push Over $100K back in market discussions, traders stayed alert to swift changes driven by liquidity pockets and high leverage. The environment pointed toward more activity as Bitcoin and Ethereum continued to guide market flows.

Solana started a recovery wave above the $132 zone. SOL price is now consolidating and faces hurdles near the $138 zone.

SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $130 and $132 against the US Dollar.
The price is now trading below $138 and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $132 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
The price could continue to move up if it clears $138 and $140.

Solana Price Eyes Upside Break
Solana price remained stable and started a decent recovery wave from $128, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL was able to climb above the $130 level.

There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $147 swing high to the $128 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $132 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair.

Solana is now trading below $138 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $137 level, the 100-hourly simple moving average, and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $147 swing high to the $128 low.

Source: SOLUSD on TradingView.com
The next major resistance is near the $140 level. The main resistance could be $142. A successful close above the $142 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $150. Any more gains might send the price toward the $155 level.

Another Decline In SOL?
If SOL fails to rise above the $140 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $132 zone. The first major support is near the $130 level.

A break below the $130 level might send the price toward the $128 support zone. If there is a close below the $128 support, the price could decline toward the $120 zone in the near term.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone.

Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $132 and $130.

Major Resistance Levels – $138 and $140.

Institutional demand for XRP ETFs has surpassed $1 billion, despite muted retail interest.Updated Dec 8, 2025, 5:21 a.m. Published Dec 8, 2025, 5:21 a.m.

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What to know: XRP's price rebounded from the $2.00 level, indicating strong institutional buying at this psychological floor.Institutional demand for XRP ETFs has surpassed $1 billion, despite muted retail interest.A breakout above $2.11 is needed to trigger further momentum towards higher resistance levels.Token breaks above key support while volume surges 251% during psychological level defense at $2.00.

News BackgroundU.S. spot XRP ETFs continue pulling in uninterrupted inflows, with cumulative demand now exceeding $1 billion since launch — the fastest early adoption pace for any altcoin ETF.Institutional participation remains strong even as retail sentiment remains muted, contributing to market conditions where large players accumulate during weakness while short-term traders hesitate to re-enter.XRP's macro environment remains dominated by capital rotation into regulated products, with ETF demand offsetting declining open interest in derivatives markets.Technical AnalysisThe defining moment of the session came during the $2.03 → $2.00 flush when volume spiked to 129.7M — 251% above the 24-hour average. This confirmed heavy selling pressure but, more importantly, marked the exact moment where institutional buyers absorbed liquidity at the psychological floor.The V-shaped rebound from $2.00 back into the $2.07–$2.08 range validates active demand at this level.XRP continues to form a series of higher lows on intraday charts, signaling early trend reacceleration. However, failure to break through the $2.08–$2.11 resistance cluster shows lingering supply overhead as the market awaits a decisive catalyst.Momentum indicators show bullish divergence forming, but volume needs to expand during upside moves rather than only during downside flushes to confirm a sustainable breakout.Price Action SummaryXRP traded between $2.00 and $2.08 across the 24-hour window, with a sharp selloff testing the psychological floor before immediate absorption.Three intraday advances toward $2.08 failed to clear resistance, keeping price capped despite improving structure.Consolidation near $2.06–$2.08 into the session close signals stabilization above support, though broader range compression persists.What Traders Should KnowThe $2.00 level remains the most important line in the sand — both technically and psychologically. Institutional accumulation beneath this threshold hints at larger players preparing for medium-term expansion phases.A clean break above $2.11 is required to ignite momentum toward the next supply zone near $2.20–$2.26.Failure to hold the $2.00 floor risks a retest of the $1.95 area, where ETF-driven buying may reappear.The divergence between rising institutional demand and flat retail participation continues to create asymmetric upside conditions if resistance levels break.More For You

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Asian equities opened the week slightly higher ahead of a heavy run of central bank decisions, including a Federal Reserve meeting where markets have largely priced in a 25-basis-point rate cut.Updated Dec 8, 2025, 5:40 a.m. Published Dec 8, 2025, 5:40 a.m.

Bitcoin traded just above $91,300 on Monday as Asian equities opened the week slightly higher ahead of a heavy run of central bank decisions, including a Federal Reserve meeting where markets have largely priced in a 25-basis-point rate cut.

MSCI’s Asia equity benchmark climbed about 0.2%, led by tech, while US futures and the dollar drifted lower.

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Crypto markets followed the broader tone. Bitcoin rose 2% over the past 24 hours and is up more than 6% over the past week, extending last week’s rebound but meeting early resistance near the $94,000 area.

FxPro analyst Alex Kuptsikevich said Friday the latest recovery still fits within the corrective pattern, adding that price could push toward $98,000–$100,000 if momentum holds.

Ether gained 3% to trade near $3,135, outperforming most majors on the day and logging a 10.6% advance over the past week. BNB added 1%, Solana rose about 1.6%, Lido’s stETH climbed almost 3%, and XRP traded around $2.08 after a 1.2% uptick. Cardano led declines in the top tier, slipping about 1.4% on the day.

Underlying sentiment remains cautious despite the rebound. CryptoQuant’s Bull Score fell to zero for the first time since early 2022, a reading the firm associates with bearish cycle phases.

CEO Ki Young Ju warned that without new liquidity the market could drift into a deeper slowdown, with internal models flagging the $55,000–$70,000 range as probable territory next year.

K33 Research pointed to medium-term catalysts that could counter that trend, including expected 401(k) rule changes by early 2026 that may open retirement flows to bitcoin. Ethereum developers meanwhile completed the Fusaka hard fork, introducing upgrades aimed at scaling and network efficiency.

Broader macro conditions remain the key driver. Monday’s muted equity tone reflects the lack of fresh catalysts as traders wait for the Fed and evaluate whether easing will be enough to extend risk appetite.

Bitcoin’s recent pattern mirrors prior cycle pullbacks in 2013, 2017 and 2021, Kuptsikevich said, noting the market has already absorbed a significant two-month drawdown heading into the December policy window.

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The Trump administration’s newly released 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) failed to mention digital assets and blockchain tech. The 33-page-long document focuses instead on AI, biotech, and quantum computing.

Released Friday, the NSS is a key policy document framed by the White House. The policy papers lay out how the President views global threats and opportunities.

The pro-crypto administration has so far taken significant steps for the industry, including establishing the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, signing the GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation and dropping several enforcement actions against crypto firms.

However, skipping any mention of Bitcoin in global economic policy discussions suggests that digital assets remain outside core security planning.

“We want to ensure that U.S. technology and U.S. standards — particularly in AI, biotech, and quantum computing — drive the world forward,” the national security strategy statement read.

Besides, Trump, who campaigned on becoming the “crypto president”, established a strategic national Bitcoin reserve. However, he later said that the stash will be funded with seized Bitcoin and not fresh BTC purchases.

Trump’s Commitment Over Crypto as National Strategic IssueThe President has previously made strong on-record commitments, framing digital assets as part of the US’ national strategic issue.

For instance, at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville in 2024, Trump stressed that the future of crypto and the future of Bitcoin “will be made in the USA, not driven overseas.”

Further, in several policy rollouts, Trump positioned global competitors as potential beneficiaries if the US fails to adopt crypto-friendly policies.

The strategy has only mentioned “digital finance” in non-crypto terms, pointing to international economic systems and payment rails, failing to address decentralized networks.

National Security Strategy Shakes BTC Price, Token Slid Below $88K Over WeekendThe impact of the White House’s latest document was reflected in the price of Bitcoin, plunging below $88,000 over the weekend.

However, the world’s largest crypto has risen 1.96% in the past 24 hours to $91,429, per CoinMarketCap data. A close above $91,600 could target $93K, while failure risks a pullback to $89.5K support. Bitcoin is trading at $91,143 at press time.

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The crypto market is showing steady strength, with total market capitalization climbing to $3.09 trillion, up 1.1% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin has risen to $91,119, gaining 1.55% on the day and nearly 6% over the week. Ethereum is also performing well, trading at $3,112 after a 1.87% daily increase and a 10% weekly jump.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has predicted that Bitcoin is entering one of its strongest bullish phases, driven by a shift in U.S. liquidity conditions. In a recent interview, Hayes said the setup in late 2025 looks very similar to the liquidity surge that pushed Bitcoin sharply higher in the second half of 2023.

Debt-Ceiling Fights Create Liquidity WavesHayes explained that both in 2023 and 2025, the U.S. went through political battles over the debt ceiling. During these fights, the Treasury is forced to spend down its main checking account—called the Treasury General Account (TGA). When the government spends from the TGA, it injects fresh dollars into the financial system. This extra liquidity usually lifts markets, including Bitcoin.

But when the debt ceiling is finally raised, the government has to refill the TGA by issuing new debt. That process pulls liquidity out of the system and typically hits risky assets like stocks and Bitcoin.

Why 2023 Saw a Massive Bull RunIn 2023, the Treasury filled the TGA by issuing short-term debt, but it had a major advantage: the Federal Reserve’s reverse repo facility still held about $2.5 trillion from the pandemic era. By issuing high-yield short-term Treasury bills, the government lured that money out of the Fed and back into markets.

Hayes said this move pumped $2.5 trillion of fresh liquidity into the economy from mid-2023 to early 2025, fueling huge rallies in Bitcoin, stocks, gold, and real estate.

Why 2025 Is Different, But Still BullishIn 2025, the debt ceiling was raised again and the Treasury had to rebuild the TGA. But this time, the reverse repo pool is basically empty. There is no extra $2.5 trillion to tap.

Instead, liquidity tightened by almost $1 trillion between July and late 2025 due to bond issuance and ongoing Federal Reserve quantitative tightening (QT), which shrinks the Fed’s balance sheet.

This liquidity drain hurt Bitcoin and helped push it down toward the $80,000 range.

The Bullish Catalyst: QT Ends and Liquidity BottomsHayes says the turning point is now here:

The Fed has stopped quantitative tightening.
Treasury liquidity stress is easing.
The TGA is near its target level.
U.S. banks are starting to lend again.
Hayes says the recent drop to around $80,000 was the cycle low, and he expects Bitcoin to climb as global liquidity improves.

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