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After a prolonged bleed, Shiba Inu is printing a clean green candle, something it has not done in a long time. That does not reverse the trend on its own, but even a slight shift in direction counts on a market this worn out. The first clear green close is at least an indication that selling pressure is no longer one-sided, as SHIB has been grinding lower for weeks with no follow-through on bounces.

Downtrend never disappearsSHIB continues to be steadily declining over the longer time frame. The long-term structure has not been recovered, and the price is still below all significant moving averages. However, momentum appears to be stretched. 

SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewRSI has been in the vicinity of oversold territory for an extended amount of time, which typically occurs close to late-stage downtrends rather than at the start. This implies that a drawback might be a decrease in efficiency. Although there are still sellers, they are no longer aggressively lowering prices.

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Shiba Inu needs moreA series of lower lows and tight consolidation preceded the recent green candle, which is frequently a setup for a reaction move. A slight increase in volume suggests that buyers are at least exploring the downside. This indicates that SHIB is no longer entirely disregarded, but it does not imply conviction just yet.

From this point on, there are some plausible possibilities. The conservative bounce scenario is the first. SHIB is still targeting short-term moving averages and nearby resistance as it grinds sideways to slightly higher. This would be a relief action rather than a reversal. Before sellers intervene again, the price might slightly retrace. If the overall state of the market remains neutral, that is the most likely outcome.

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A failed bounce is the second scenario. The price stalls due to resistance, the green candle turns out to be a liquidity grab and SHIB starts its downward trend again. It is impossible to rule out this result, given the daily charts predominant bearish pattern. If momentum wanes quickly, the market may suddenly reverse course.

A base formation is the third, less probable but noteworthy, scenario. A longer accumulation phase may start if SHIB is able to maintain this level, print higher lows on the short time frame and gradually regain key averages. Just stabilization, not a breakout or a hype cycle.

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Tether’s Paolo Ardoino warns an AI bubble could hit Bitcoin in 2026 but says deeper crashes are unlikely as institutional demand and RWA tokenization grow.

Summary

Paolo Ardoino says a bursting AI bubble in U.S. equities is Bitcoin’s main 2026 risk due to ongoing correlation with capital markets.​
He does not expect new 80% drawdowns, citing growing holdings by pension funds, governments and long-term investors reshaping Bitcoin’s supply.​
Ardoino backs real-world asset tokenization, criticizes Europe’s MiCA regime, and warns crypto treasury firms must build real operating businesses.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said a potential bubble forming around artificial intelligence could affect Bitcoin markets by 2026, while expressing continued confidence in the cryptocurrency’s longer-term prospects.

Speaking Thursday on the Bitcoin Capital podcast, co-hosted by Bitfinex Securities and Blockstream, Ardoino said Bitcoin remains more closely tied to traditional capital markets than many investors expect. That connection could leave the asset vulnerable if volatility in U.S. equities, particularly around AI investments, increases, according to the executive.

“That is the so-called AI bubble,” Ardoino said, referring to what he characterized as aggressive spending by AI companies. He cited massive investments in data centers, power generation and graphics processing units as signs that capital is being deployed at a pace that may not be sustainable.

Ardoino suggested that if sentiment around artificial intelligence shifts sharply, resulting turbulence in U.S. stock markets could weigh on Bitcoin prices. While Bitcoin is often marketed as an uncorrelated asset, it still trades in line with broader risk appetite during periods of stress, he said.

In a scenario where AI enthusiasm cools in 2026, Bitcoin would likely experience secondary effects from equity market volatility, Ardoino stated. However, the executive said he does not expect Bitcoin to repeat the dramatic collapses of previous cycles.

“So I would imagine that sharp corrections of 80%, like we saw in 2022 or early 2018, might not be the case anymore,” Ardoino said. He attributed this view to growing participation from pension funds, governments and other long-term holders, which he said has altered Bitcoin’s supply dynamics and reduced the likelihood of panic-driven selloffs.

Beyond Bitcoin, Ardoino expressed confidence in the future of real-world asset tokenization. Tokenized securities and commodities are positioned to become a significant part of the crypto industry’s next phase, particularly as traditional financial institutions explore blockchain-based issuance and settlement, he said.

The executive cautioned against excessive institutional dominance within Bitcoin itself. “Bitcoin is for Bitcoin, right?” Ardoino said, adding that he would not want to see the asset become overwhelmingly controlled by institutions.

Ardoino offered a critical assessment of Europe’s role in the cryptocurrency sector, arguing that the region continues to lag behind other markets due to restrictive regulation and a lack of innovation.

“I’m very bearish on Europe,” Ardoino said, criticizing European policymakers for attempting to regulate technologies they do not yet fully understand. He specifically pointed to the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which has intensified debate over centralized oversight and compliance requirements.

Tether has declined to align its flagship stablecoin with MiCA, a stance that has led several European crypto asset service providers to delist the token. Ardoino framed this as an example of how regulation could push innovation away from the region.

The executive also expressed reservations about the growing number of crypto-focused treasury companies whose primary strategy is holding digital assets. Such firms risk lacking long-term value if they do not build meaningful operating businesses alongside their treasuries, he said.

“I think that you want a treasury company to have an amazing operational business,” Ardoino stated. He pointed to the Tether-backed Bitcoin company Twenty One as an example of a more balanced approach, describing the goal as becoming a full-fledged Bitcoin services company while maintaining a large Bitcoin treasury, rather than relying solely on asset accumulation.

The Toncoin (TON) ecosystem, with potential access to more than one billion users through Telegram, experienced a relatively gloomy year in 2025. TON’s price dropped 65% from its early-year peak.

However, several positive signals appeared in late December. These signals could form the basis for expectations of a TON recovery in Q1/2026.

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Trading Volume and Network Activity Show ImprovementFirst, TON’s daily trading volume increased sharply.

According to data from Tonscan, as of the third week of December 2025, TON’s daily trading volume had exceeded $154 million. This figure represented an increase of more than 41.7%.

This marked the highest trading volume level for December. The surge indicated a return of active trading after a slowdown caused by negative sentiment across the altcoin market.

TON price and trading volume. Source: TonscanTON has held above the $1.4 level in recent days. Rising volume, combined with a slowing pace of price decline, signals renewed buying pressure.

Another notable sign is TON’s return to “trending” status on CoinGecko. This trend reflects renewed search interest and trading demand for TON in December. It also helps explain the recent increase in trading volume.

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Top Trending Crypto Source: CoinGeckoOn-chain data adds further optimism.

Although TON’s daily active users (DAU) fell sharply compared with 2024, the decline now appears to be stabilizing. User activity previously reached record levels due to airdrop and GameFi campaigns.

TON price and Daily Active Users. Source: ArtemisSponsored

Data show that over the past three months, the number of daily active users increased from 70,000 to nearly 100,000. During the same period, TON’s price fell from $3 to $1.4. This divergence suggests returning confidence. It may also indicate that investors view TON as undervalued.

What Awaits TON in 2026?At the Blockchain Life 2025 event in October, Pavel Durov – Telegram’s founder – emphasized Telegram’s intention to take a more active role in developing TON’s core technology in 2026.

In December, Durov announced the official launch of Cocoon, a decentralized and secure computing network.
GPU owners have begun earning TON by contributing computing power to the network.

Investors believe Pavel Durov and Telegram will continue to expand their efforts to bring TON to a potential one billion users each month.

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“In 2026, Telegram is gonna ramp up work on developing TON, as Pavel Durov said, adding that we should expect some major announcements. Hoping 2026 will be a bullish year for the TON ecosystem.” – Investor Mr. Satoshik predicted.

Another major milestone recently emerged. Kraken announced support for the xStocks platform.

This integration allows Telegram users to buy, hold, and transfer tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs directly within the TON Wallet.

“After pioneering tokenized equities on Solana and expanding to EVM through Ethereum, we set foot on TON. With this strategic step, we take the same winning solution chosen by 50,000 users, moving over $13B in combined CEX + DEX volume, to the blockchain native to Telegram.” xStocks stated.

These developments represent positive signals for investors anticipating a TON recovery. However, identifying TON’s price bottom remains difficult. Conflicting macroeconomic signals continue to pressure the broader altcoin market.

Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy estate has filed a $4 billion lawsuit against Jump Trading, accusing the high-frequency trading firm of secretly manipulating the Terra ecosystem and profiting from its collapse. 

Meanwhile, responding to the claims, Jump Trading has rejected the allegations and said it will fight the case in court.

Terraform Labs Estate Accuses Jump Trading of Market ManipulationAccording to a court filing in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the administrator winding down Terraform Labs is seeking $4 billion in damages from Jump Trading.

The lawsuit names Jump Trading and its executives, William DiSomma and Kanav Kariya, accusing them of unfairly profiting and contributing to Terraform’s collapse in 2022. 

During the crash, TerraUSD lost its dollar peg, triggering a chain reaction that wiped out nearly $40 billion and hurt the wider crypto market.

*JUMP TRADING ACCUSTED OF CONTRIBUTING TO TERRAFORM COLLAPSE, ADMINISTRATOR SEEKS $4B IN DAMAGES: WSJ

— tradfi news (@tradfi) December 19, 2025 Terraform’s plan administrator, Todd Snyder, claims Jump benefited from secret deals that misled investors and distorted the market.

Secret Deals and Alleged False NarrativesFurther, the lawsuit claims that Jump made secret deals linked to Terra’s stablecoin and LUNA as early as 2019. These deals allegedly allowed Jump to buy large amounts of LUNA at very low prices. 

In one case, Jump is said to have bought LUNA for just $0.40, before prices later jumped above $110.

The filing also says Jump was later allowed to sell these tokens earlier than others by removing lock-up rules. This helped Jump make nearly $1 billion in profits, while many investors suffered heavy losses.

Because this support was not disclosed, investors believed the system was stable. When UST collapsed in May 2022, it wiped out about $40 billion in value and became one of crypto’s biggest crashes.

Jump Trading rejected the ClaimsJump Trading has rejected the claims, calling the lawsuit an attempt to shift blame away from Terraform’s failed design. The firm has said it plans to defend itself strongly in court. 

Terraform Labs collapsed in 2022 when TerraUSD, an algorithmic stablecoin, lost its peg to the US dollar. Its sister token, LUNA, quickly crashed to near zero, wiping out roughly $40 billion in market value. 

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On Thursday, 18 April, Bitcoin [BTC] bounced to $89.5k before sinking to post a new low of $84.5k. This volatility saw Litecoin’s price [LTC] drop 7.5% in 5 hours, with the altcoin posting a new lower low at $72.64. At the time of writing, it was trading at $75.89.

Litecoin bulls gave up control of a key long-term support zone at $80-$84 over the past two weeks of trading. In fact, a recent AMBCrypto report highlighted the importance of this region as a long-term support.

The same report also pointed out that the bulls had little fighting strength and were barely holding on. LTC’s inclusion in Bitwise’s 10 Crypto Index ETF [BITW] gave it no sizeable boost on the price charts either.

Assessing the strength of the next downward Litecoin trend

Source: LTC/USDT on TradingView

Using the Fixed Range Volume Profile tool for 2025, the Value Area High and Value Area Low were determined to be at $120 and $83. After the first week of October, when LTC had been trading above the year’s VAH, the 10/10 crash occurred.

The OBV showed that the buyer-seller equilibrium back then shifted to an almost total seller domination. Litecoin saw volatility in November and appeared to defend the $80-support zone. However, it was too little to stop the downtrend.

With the loss of the $80-level, $73.4, $66.5, and $59.6 were the next long-term supports that Litecoin bears would target.

The 1-month lookback period liquidation heatmap showed that the liquidity around $73 was swept. A bounce was in progress. It may be possible that this bounce would reach the magnetic zone at $82-$83.

The less likely scenario ahead for Litecoin
This would be the bullish path. The magnetic zone at $88 is filled with short liquidations and could pull prices towards it. A market-wide sentiment shift and a cascade of short liquidations could see an LTC breakout past $90, reclaiming a bullish trend.

Traders’ call to action – Remain bearish!
The altcoin has just recently lost a significant support level. Its trend and price structure were bearish, and there was no appreciable buying pressure on the higher timeframes.

The $80-$84 area, if retested, would be too strong to overcome. Traders can look to short the bounce, targeting the support levels at $66 and $59.

Final Thoughts

Over the past two weeks, Litecoin bulls fought to defend the $80-demand zone but lacked the strength to succeed.
The selling pressure since the second week of October has not let up, with recent Bitcoin losses cementing bearish conviction.

Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice and is solely the writer’s opinion

Akashnath S is a Senior Journalist and Technical Analysis expert at AMBCrypto. He specializes in dissecting price action, identifying key market trends through advanced chart patterns, and forecasting both short-term and long-term asset trajectories.
His distinct analytical method is grounded in his academic training as a Chemical Engineer. This background provides him with a systematic, process-oriented approach to market data, enabling him to analyze the complex dynamics of financial markets with precision and objectivity.
Having actively covered the cryptocurrency space since the landmark 2017 market cycle, Akashnath possesses years of experience navigating both bull and bear markets. This seasoned perspective is critical to his insightful reporting on market volatility and evolution.
As an active market participant, Akashnath enhances his analysis with crucial, hands-on experience. This practical application of his technical skills ensures his insights are not merely theoretical, but are also relevant and actionable for an audience looking to understand and navigate trading opportunities. He is dedicated to educating readers on the nuances of technical analysis, empowering them with the knowledge to make more informed financial decisions.

The administrator overseeing the wind-down of Terraform Labs has filed a $4 billion lawsuit against high-frequency trading firm Jump Trading. They accuse the market maker of secretly manipulating prices and contributing to the collapse of Do Kwon’s once-dominant crypto ecosystem.

It comes barely a week after the judge issued Do Kwon his sentence, a 15-year term in federal prison for orchestrating a $40 billion crypto fraud.

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Terraform Labs Estate Seeks $4 Billion From Jump TradingThe complaint names Jump Trading, co-founder William DiSomma, and former head of its crypto division, Kanav Kariya. It alleges unlawful profiteering tied to the failure of TerraUSD (UST).

Citing court filings, The Wall Street Journal reports that the Terraform Labs estate claims Jump conducted undisclosed, large-scale trading interventions to prop up UST during multiple de-pegging episodes in 2021 and 2022.

Rather than stabilizing the system, the administrator argues these actions created a false sense of market confidence. In turn, this masked structural weaknesses that ultimately made Terra’s collapse more severe.

At the center of the lawsuit is the claim that Jump aggressively purchased UST whenever the algorithmic stablecoin fell below its $1 peg. These purchases allegedly inflated demand artificially, misleading market participants into believing the peg mechanism was functioning as designed.

The estate argues that Jump was not acting as a neutral liquidity provider. Instead, it exploited its market position and inside knowledge to extract profits from the volatility it helped manage.

The filing alleges that Jump earned roughly $1 billion through these strategies, benefiting from preferential token arrangements and trading advantages. Meanwhile, retail investors remained unaware of the behind-the-scenes support.

When Terra ultimately unraveled in May 2022, triggering an estimated $40 billion wipeout across UST and LUNA, the lawsuit claims the earlier illusion of stability magnified the damage.

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It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time Jump Trading is linked to manipulation allegations. In October 2024, game developer FractureLabs filed a lawsuit against Jump Trading over crypto manipulation claims

“Jump then systematically liquidated its DIO holdings, generating millions of dollars in revenue for itself,” Bloomberg reported, citing an excerpt in the lawsuit.

Do Kwon’s Sentencing Puts Fresh Spotlight on Jump Trading’s Market PowerThe legal action arrives amid renewed headlines of Terra’s collapse. It follows Do Kwon’s recent sentencing to 15 years in prison over fraud charges related to the project.

In the days following that ruling, some market observers publicly speculated that additional institutional players could face legal exposure, with Whale Calls citing Jump Trading.

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Beyond the immediate allegations, the case highlights Jump Trading’s formidable technological capabilities.

Jump Trading’s Technological Edge and Its Role in the LawsuitJump is widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated high-frequency trading firms globally. Industry reporting has highlighted its willingness to spend vast sums to gain marginal speed advantages, including the acquisition of a microwave tower previously used by NATO to shave milliseconds off transatlantic trade transmission times.

In 2018, Jump also partnered with firms such as Citadel to build the “Go West” undersea fiber-optic cable, connecting Chicago and Tokyo and enabling faster access to global futures markets.

According to commentary from Colin Wu, Jump’s quote data processing capabilities are considered to be on a vastly different scale from those of many competitors. This reflects the asymmetric power that large trading firms can wield in both traditional and crypto markets.

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That technological edge now forms part of the broader context of the lawsuit. While the complaint does not allege the use of illegal infrastructure, it argues that Jump’s scale and sophistication amplified the market impact of its UST trades. This raises questions about fairness, disclosure, and market integrity.

If successful, the case could have far-reaching implications. A ruling in favor of the Terraform Labs estate may establish a clearer legal boundary between legitimate market making and manipulation in crypto markets, potentially reshaping how large trading firms operate.

It could also lead to substantial financial penalties, with any recovered funds likely directed toward compensating creditors and victims of the Terra collapse.

Jump Trading has not publicly commented on the lawsuit as of the time of publication, but is expected to mount a vigorous defense.

As discovery continues, the case may offer rare insight into the opaque mechanics of crypto market making. Beyond that, it could mark a watershed moment in the industry’s ongoing reckoning with accountability.

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Tom Lee’s Ethereum-focused treasury company, BitMine, has bought at least $229.31 million worth of ETH this week alone, Arkham reported. On-chain data show that the firm just bought another 30,075 ETH ($88.73 million).

“Two fresh wallets just withdrew $88.73M of ETH from FalconX,” Arkham Monitoring reported. “This acquisition matches prior BitMine purchase patterns.”

TOM LEE IS STILL BUYING: $229M THIS WEEK

Two fresh wallets just withdrew $88.73M of $ETH from FalconX. This acquisition matches prior Bitmine purchase patterns.

It appears that Bitmine has bought at least $229.31M of $ETH so far this week. pic.twitter.com/NQoqtzGY3I

— Arkham (@arkham) December 18, 2025
BitMine Owns Over 3% of ETH SupplyBitMine has been aggressively accumulating Ether despite the market slump. The fresh purchase arrives days after the company disclosed a $140 million worth ETH buy from a hot wallet on FalconX.

Further, the NYSE American–listed company said Monday that it owns over 3.2% of the ETH token supply. According to CoinGecko ETH treasury data, the company has purchased 407,331 ETH in the last 30 days.

Early this month, BitMine bought nearly $70 million worth of ETH in three days, positioning itself as the biggest Ether-focused crypto treasury by a wide margin.

Days after, the company accumulated another $150 million of Ether to its balance sheet, adding 18,345 ETH via BitGo and 30,278 ETH through Kraken. The purchase marked one of the largest single inflows into a corporate Ethereum treasury this year.

BitMine management said previously that the firm aims to control around 5% of all ETH supply.

ARK Buys $10.56M Shares in BMNR, Stock SlidesBitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) fell 3.04% on Thursday, closing at $29.32, per Google Finance data.

The slide comes after Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought $10.56 million worth of shares in the firm across its three exchange-traded funds on Wednesday. This purchase adds on top of the previous $17 million purchase of BitMine.

ARK also reported buying $5.9 million worth of Coinbase shares and $8.85 million worth of Bullish.

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SUI price rebounded from a nearly two-week downtrend as crypto asset manager Bitwise filed to launch an exchange-traded fund tracking the Sui token.

Summary

Bitwise had filed a Form S-1 with the SEC to launch a spot ETF tracking the SUI token.
SUI rebounded over 4.5% from monthly lows following the announcement.

Bitwise submitted its Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday for the “Bitwise Sui ETF,” a product designed to track the spot market price of the SUI token, which serves as the native asset of the layer 1 Sui blockchain network.

An S-1 filing with the SEC is the first formal step that initiates the ETF approval process. Following the submission, the Commission is expected to issue comments, typically within 30 days, based on its initial review.

Subsequently, if the Commission provides any feedback or revision requests, Bitwise would be required to submit one or more amended filings until the SEC deems the application effective, after which the ETF could begin trading on a registered exchange.

The entire review process is expected to take as little as 75 days under the new Generic Listing Standards framework approved back in September. This change was introduced as part of the SEC’s pro-crypto policy pivot under Chairman Paul Atkins, who kicked off the “Project Crypto” initiative earlier this year.

Under the previous framework, the ETF approval process could take up to 240 days or longer due to the need for individual 19b-4 approvals, a requirement that no longer applies for products meeting the generic standards.

The current regulatory environment has prompted a number of spot altcoin ETFs to flood the market alongside existing products for Bitcoin and Ethereum. While a spot SUI ETF has yet to be cleared, at least three other issuers – Canary Capital, 21Shares, and Grayscale – have filed to list one.

A final decision on 21Shares’ application is due by Dec. 21, which could make it the first spot ETF product in the United States directly tracking the SUI token.

However, the SEC has already greenlit a leveraged SUI ETF earlier this month, approving the 21Shares 2x Long SUI ETF that launched on Nasdaq in early December. That product offers double the daily performance of SUI but does not hold the underlying token directly.

Meanwhile, Bitwise recently added SUI to its 10 Crypto Index ETF that is currently trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

SUI price recovers
SUI price, which had been in a downtrend since the start of December, rebounded from monthly lows around $1.33 on late Thursday as news of the filing went live. At press time, it was up over 4.5% from that level.

SUI/USDT 1-hour price chart. Source: crypto.news

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raises its interest rates by 25 bps to 0.75%, the highest level in about 30 years. The BOJ signaled its readiness for further hikes next year. It causes Bitcoin to waver, currently rising amid volatility in the Yen and the US Dollar.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Delivers Second Rate Hike This Year
The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates by 25 basis points to a 30-year high as inflation remains elevated. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the board unanimously decided to hike rates, citing growing confidence in the economic outlook.

The move marked its second rate hike this year, following a 25 bps hike in January, with policymakers signaling further rate increases.

“Real interest rates are expected to remain significantly negative after the policy change, and accommodative financial conditions will continue to firmly support economic activity,” as per the BOJ statement.

However, the Yen has weakened to around 156 per dollar, with markets fully pricing in the rate hike. This indicates less risk of the Yen carry trade unwind unless it strengthens against the US dollar.

Don’t fight the BOJ: -ve real rates is the explicit policy. $JPY to 200, and $BTC to a milly. pic.twitter.com/PdZh87ruVI

— Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) December 19, 2025

The US 10-year Treasury yield climbed to around 4.14%, reversing a brief dip in the previous session. Also, the US dollar index (DXY) jumped to around 98.52, as investors weighed the prospects for further Fed rate cuts next year after the CPI inflation cools.

Will Bitcoin Crash Following Its Historical Pattern?
Bitcoin has recorded sharp declines following previous BOJ rate hikes since 2024, primarily due to the unwinding of Yen carry trades. Following the last three rate hikes, Bitcoin has crashed 23-31%.

Notably, Bitcoin fell 31% after the Bank of Japan increased interest rates by 25 bps in January 2025. Experts have warned that a potential repeat could push BTC price below $70,000 from levels around $85,000.

Bitcoin Crashes Following BOJ Rate Hikes. Source: X
In the near term, multiple headwinds persist, aligning with bearish technical signals, market structure, capital flows, and on-chain data.

BTC price bounces as Yen weakens and US dollar rises after the BOJ rate hike. It is currently trading range-bound between $85K and $88K levels, but remains under selling pressure amid liquidity crunch and holiday season.

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are bracing for volatility ahead of today’s ‘triple witching’ and crypto options expiry. It means downside risks remain as traders watch for sharp moves today and the coming days.

A breakout below $85,100 could accelerate selling. For the long term, fundamentals remain bullish. 10x Research said, “While our near-term stance remains bearish, the coming year will present a compelling buying opportunity ahead of a larger upside move into late 2026, 2027, and 2028.”

Story HighlightsThe Live Price Of Bitcoin SV  $ 17.58994496BSV has traded under the 200-day EMA band since early 2025, indicating a bearish trend.Analysts predict a gradual price increase, with potential highs reaching $175 by 2030.Bitcoin SV price (BSV) has been on muted growth trajectory compared to other altcoins. Since the beginning of the year, signaling prolonged bearish sentiment, Bitcoin SV (BSV) has consistently traded below its 200-day EMA band.

Despite attempts to gain traction, the asset has failed to show any long-term bullish reversal, raising doubts among investors and traders about its recovery potential.

Even it’s a non-profit organization, BSV association, optimistic activities like successful collaboration and hackathon events are not manifesting on the BSV price chart

Many ask: “Can BSV Price break bearish trend above 200-day EMA?, “Is BSV a hidden gem waiting for its breakout, or just another risky bet?”. In this Bitcoin SV price prediction 2025 article, we’ll explore the future for BSV Price from 2025 through 2030.

CryptocurrencyBitcoin SVTokenBSVPrice$17.5899 1.44% Market Cap$ 351,143,838.6324h Volume$ 25,347,192.1713Circulating Supply19,962,759.3750Total Supply19,962,759.3750All-Time High$ 491.6354 on 16 April 2021All-Time Low$ 17.0897 on 19 December 2025Bitcoin SV (BSV) Price AnalysisThe price of Bitcoin SV (BSV) has experienced significant volatility. Whereas, in the latter half of 2024, BSV formed an ascending broadening wedge pattern, which fueled a strong buying movement throughout Q4 2024, aligning with Trump’s election win. This successfully pushed the price from the lower to the upper boundary of the wedge and culminated in a high of $86 after early 2024 high of $126..

BSV Price Analysis 2025: Outlook Of Remainder DaysThe current status of Bitcoin SV’s price (BSV) presents an exceptional opportunity for savvy investors. Despite experiencing a downturn in 2025, marked by a significant sell-off, BSV’s price is currently forming a falling wedge pattern that suggests potential for a turnaround.

Currently, the BSV price is on a downward trajectory, potentially approaching the $14 mark on the weekly chart. This level aligns with the lower boundary of the falling wedge, but we anticipate that bullish demand will emerge.

This temporary decline is likely a precursor to a possible turning point. While the current price action may seem subdued, it seems BSV is approaching a turning point where renewed demand could trigger an impressive parabolic breakout around the $14 level. 

Additionally, the tightening price action each month indicates a strong contraction in prices, which may lead to greater expectations for a significant rally in 2026. If market conditions stabilize, we could unlock substantial upward movement ahead.

Conversely, if demand falters, we may witness further declines. Nonetheless, the future holds promising potential for BSV/USD, and investors are eager to see how this unfolds on the chart.

Bitcoin SV Price Target December 2025At present, all weekly candlesticks in the BSV/USD chart are clearly indicating a strong bearish trend. While we do see a few bullish candles attempting to show buyer resistance, these efforts are overwhelmingly overshadowed by selling pressures.

We anticipate that this decline will continue into December as it has already lost $20 support, but there’s a potential recovery opportunity if demand meets expectations around when BSV hits $14 level.

Given the lack of momentum in November and now in December, too, it’s highly unlikely that December will ignite a rally. Thus, a bearish outlook is far more probable, with minimal chances for upward movement unless a significant catalyst emerges in the market.

Moreover, any positive bullish trends that may emerge should be viewed with caution, as meaningful developments are more likely to materialize in 2026, contingent upon observable demand.

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As the market volatility continues, Bitcoin (BTC) has failed to hold its short-lived momentum and reclaim a key resistance level for the second time this week. Some market watchers have affirmed that the flagship crypto may continue to have a disappointing end-of-year rally and potentially reach new lows before the pain is over.

New Lows Before A 2026 Recovery?
On Thursday, Bitcoin attempted to break past a crucial level after surging 2.9% from its daily opening. The cryptocurrency has been unable to reclaim $89,000-$90,000 area since the start-of-week correction, which sent the price to a two-week low of $85,145.

Notably, the flagship crypto retested the crucial resistance area twice in the past 24 hours but has been rejected, falling back to the local lows. Market observer Ted Pillows highlighted that BTC has been holding above the $85,000 support zone despite the volatility, which could lead to another retest of the key $90,000-$92,000 zone if it holds.

However, if price break below local support zone, Bitcoin would likely see a retest of the November lows, around the $80,000 mark. Ted also pointed out that the cryptocurrency may be mirroring its Q1 2025 price action, which suggests that a price drop below the recent lows could happen.

Per the chart, BTC briefly bounced in March from its early 2025 correction before recording a lower low in the next few weeks. This was then followed by the Q2 and Q3 recovery rallies that propelled the price to its latest all-time high (ATH) of $126,000.

bitcoin mirrors its Q1 2025 price action. Source: Ted Pillows on X
Now, Bitcoin displays a similar performance, currently recovering from the initial corrective phase. If history repeats, the flagship crypto could see a 10%-15% drop to the $74,000-$76,000 area in the coming weeks before kicking off a rally toward new highs in 2026, the analyst suggested.

Bitcoin To Continue With ‘No Direction’
Similarly, Ali Martinez affirmed that the cryptocurrency is at an inflection point and risks dropping up to 20% if the $87,000 support doesn’t hold. He explained that BTC is breaking out of a bear flag, which could target the $70,000 level if selling pressure spikes.

Meanwhile, another analyst considers that “sentiment [is] flipping based on every last daily candle colour.” Daan Crypto Trades pointed out that Bitcoin has been trading within the $84,000-$93,500 for the past four weeks, “moving up and down in a choppy fashion, while trading in between these two larger levels.”

To the trader, the next few weeks will continue to be “generally very choppy and lack direction” due to lower liquidity and trading volume during the holiday season. “I don’t think you’d be missing much if you log off and come back somewhere early January,” he added.

On the contrary, analyst Crypto Jelle affirmed that despite the low-timeframe struggles, Bitcoin “still flat out refuses to drop lower, no matter how hard bears try.” He noted that price still sits “on a clear weekly support level” that has held since April, explaining that as long as this area holds, price can still reclaim the monthly opening, around the $90,300 area.

As of this writing, BTC trades at $86,138 a 5.3% decline in the weekly timeframe.

BTC’s performance in the one-week chart. Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView
Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

Bitcoin’s recent pullback below $85,000 briefly suggested renewed accumulation among large investors. Instead, on-chain data shows a different picture forming beneath the surface. 

While price has stabilized above key support, the underlying behavior points to balance restructuring rather than fresh capital entering the market.

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Wallet reshuffling occurs when large entities split or consolidate balances across addresses. The process helps manage custody, internal risk, or accounting needs. Ownership does not change. Coinbase recently reshuffled about 640,000 BTC internally, offering a clear example of this behavior influencing cohort data.

Because reshuffling does not introduce new capital, its impact on price is zero. The activity can distort accumulation metrics, leading to false bullish signals. 

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Macro indicators add further caution. The MVRV Long/Short Difference currently shows profits concentrated among short-term Bitcoin holders rather than long-term holders. This imbalance raises downside risk, as short-term holders historically react quickly to price fluctuations.

When profits sit with short-term participants, selling pressure often increases during periods of uncertainty. These holders are more likely to secure gains at the first sign of weakness. This dynamic can suppress upside momentum and prolong consolidation across key price ranges.

Bitcoin MVRV Long/Short Difference. Source: SantimentBTC Price May See Some StruggleBitcoin is trading near $87,108 at the time of writing, holding above the $86,361 support level. While this zone provides near-term stability, recovery remains fragile. BTC must reclaim higher levels before signaling a meaningful trend reversal.

Short-term holders continue to pose a risk to upside progress. If they begin taking profits, Bitcoin could remain range-bound below $88,210. A failure to maintain this structure could result in another test of $84,698, a level already visited during recent volatility.

Bitcoin Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewA stronger recovery requires Bitcoin to convincingly breach $88,210. A push toward $90,401 would signal improving momentum. Achieving this move depends on renewed investor support, which may emerge as value-oriented buyers respond to current price discounts.

Another week has come to a close, and another batch of Bitcoin and Ether options contracts are expiring, while spot markets continue to fall. 

Around 31,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Dec. 19, and they have a notional value of roughly $2.7 billion. This expiry event is smaller than average, so it will not impact spot markets, which have been sliding lower all week.

Various factors have contributed to the continued sell-off, including another Chinese Bitcoin mining crackdown, delayed crypto market regulations in the United States, and fear over the Bank of Japan hiking rates.

Bitcoin Options Expiry
This week’s batch of Bitcoin options contracts has a put/call ratio of 0.8, meaning that there are slightly more calls expiring than puts (shorts). Max pain is around $88,000, according to Coinglass.

Open interest (OI), or the value or number of Bitcoin options contracts yet to expire, is highest at $100,000, which has $2.3 billion at this strike price on Deribit. There remains around $2.1 billion in OI at $85,000, which was hit this week. Total BTC options OI across all exchanges is at $52.5 billion, according to Coinglass.

“BTC open interest is concentrated around $88K, with slightly heavier put positioning, pointing to a relatively contained expiry unless spot breaks range,” noted Deribit.

🚨 Options Expiry Alert 🚨

At 08:00 UTC tomorrow, around $3.18B in crypto options are set to expire on Deribit.$BTC: $2.72B notional | Put Call: 0.81 | Max Pain: $88K

BTC open interest is concentrated around 88K, with slightly heavier put positioning, pointing to a relatively… pic.twitter.com/wW8ZYXYCsx

— Deribit (@DeribitOfficial) December 18, 2025

In addition to today’s batch of Bitcoin options, around 155,000 Ethereum contracts are also expiring, with a notional value of $460 million, max pain at $3,100, and a put/call ratio of 1.1. Total ETH options OI across all exchanges is around $11 billion and has been falling since late August.

“ETH positioning is more distributed across strikes, with notable upside interest above $3.4K, keeping larger moves in play if volatility reaccelerates,” said Deribit.

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This brings Friday’s combined crypto options expiry notional value to around $3.2 billion.

Spot Market Outlook
Markets have fallen again, and total capitalization has dropped below $3 trillion to its lowest level since April.

Bitcoin saw yet another seemingly manipulated pump-and-dump after the CPI print, as it fell to $84,500 before reclaiming $85,000 during the Friday morning Asian trading session. The asset looks structurally weak here, and further losses are expected.

Ether prices also continued to weaken, falling below $2,800 briefly but holding on at this level for now. The altcoins were in more pain with heavier losses for XRP, Solana, and Cardano, all losing more than 4% on the day.

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Crypto prices today traded in a narrow range as traders paused to digest a key policy shift out of Japan.

Summary

The Bank of Japan raised rates by 25 bps to 0.75%, the highest since 1995, pressuring global risk assets including crypto.
Bitcoin and altcoins showed mixed moves amid cautious market sentiment.
Japan’s crypto tax cut and potential stabilization of liquidity may offset early selling, supporting a possible recovery in digital assets.

The total crypto market capitalization rose 0.4% to $3.02 trillion, but price action across major tokens stayed tight. Bitcoin was trading at $86,724 at press time, up 0.3% over the past 24 hours. Most large-cap assets posted small moves rather than clear direction.

Solana added 0.1% to $122. Monero slipped 1.1% to $421. World Liberty Financial stood out, rising 3% to $0.1295.

Risk appetite remained weak. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell one point to 16, keeping sentiment deep in extreme fear. Liquidations over the last 24 hours totaled $512 million, a 0.7% decrease from the day before, according to CoinGlass data. The average market relative strength index is close to 40, indicating neutral momentum, while open interest increased 1.47% to $125 billion.

BoJ rate hike tightens global liquidity
The muted trading followed a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75%. The move pushed Japanese rates to their highest level since 1995.

Unlike recent rate cuts in the U.S. and U.K., Japan’s shift works in the opposite direction for global liquidity. Higher rates strengthen the yen and reduce the appeal of the yen carry trade, a long-standing source of funding for risk assets.

Prior BoJ increases in 2024 and early 2025 were accompanied by sharp declines in Bitcoin as liquidity tightened.. Although the current increase was widely expected, traders are still concerned about how far Japan might go if inflation continues to rise. 

Initial reactions were mixed. Bitcoin briefly pushed above $87,000 after the decision before settling back, suggesting the hike was largely priced in. With markets assigning a near-certain probability ahead of time, attention has shifted to future guidance from Governor Kazuo Ueda.

Analysts say a hawkish tone could reopen downside risk, especially if further hikes are signaled. A softer stance, by contrast, may limit damage and allow markets to stabilize. 

Recovery paths and longer-term offsets
While tighter Japanese policy tends to pressure risk assets at first, past cycles suggest the effect can fade once the unwind runs its course. Crypto has often stabilized after early selling, especially when liquidity conditions elsewhere improve or central banks step in to calm markets.

Japan’s recent tax change could also soften the blow. The country cut crypto taxes from as high as 55% to 20%, a move that may encourage domestic capital to stay onshore or rotate into digital assets as carry trades become less attractive.

At the same time, Japan’s shift signals a bigger change. As the BoJ normalizes policy, its role as the world’s cheapest funding source is shrinking. That could push crypto markets to lean more on other drivers, such as U.S. policy easing, exchange-traded fund demand, and institutional adoption.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% on December 19. It marks its highest level in nearly 30 years, reinforcing the country’s gradual exit from ultra-easy monetary policy.

Yet despite the historic shift and warnings of a global liquidity squeeze, Bitcoin showed little reaction, rising just under 1% and holding in the $87,000 range.

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BOJ Just Raised Interest Rates Another 25 Basis Points – Why Did Bitcoin Hold Steady?The muted response stands in contrast to history. Previous BOJ tightening cycles have often coincided with sharp sell-offs in crypto markets, particularly as yen carry trades unwind and global liquidity tightens.

THE BANK OF JAPAN MIGHT BE BITCOIN’S BIGGEST ENEMY

Japan holds the most US debt.
Every time they hike, Bitcoin bleeds:

March 2024: -23%
July 2024: -30%
Jan 2025: -31%

Next hike: Dec 19
Next move: loading…

If the pattern repeats, $70K is in play. pic.twitter.com/R5916R702I

— Merlijn The Trader (@MerlijnTrader) December 14, 2025
This time, however, traders appeared unfazed, suggesting the move had been fully priced in well ahead of the announcement. Market participants had largely anticipated the decision.

BOJ Interest Rate Probabilities. Source: PolymarketJapan’s rate increase represents a symbolic break from decades of near-zero interest rates that made the yen a cornerstone of global funding markets. Cheap yen borrowing fueled leverage across equities, bonds, and cryptocurrencies.

As Japanese yieds rise and narrow the gap with global rates, those trades become less attractive, potentially forcing investors to unwind risk positions. Still, Bitcoin’s calm reaction suggests markets were prepared.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Performance. Source: BeInCryptoAccording to analysts, however, the focus was never the hike itself, but what comes next.

“Markets are pricing in a near-certain 25 basis point hike, marking the highest Japanese policy rate in about 30 years. While the hike itself is largely anticipated, the real focus is on Governor Ueda’s forward guidance during the press conference—signals of future hikes could amplify effects,” wrote analyst Marty Party.

That forward guidance may prove crucial. The BOJ has signaled it remains prepared to raise rates further, potentially to 1% or higher by late 2026, depending on wage growth and sustained inflation.

BOJ policy rate climbing from near 0% to 0.75% in December 2025, ending decades of ultra-easy policy. Source: Wise Advice via XSponsored

That outlook keeps pressure on risk assets, even if the initial move failed to trigger volatility.

Bitcoin Holds Firm as Altcoins Face a Prolonged Liquidity SqueezeAnalysts argue that Bitcoin’s resilience could be a bullish sign. Blueblock pointed to historical patterns, noting the divergence from past reactions.

“The BOJ just hiked rates to 0.75%, ending decades of ultra-loose policy and narrowing the gap with global yields. History shows that every prior tightening has triggered 20–30% Bitcoin drops as yen carry trades unwind and liquidity tightens. Yet with the hike fully priced in and BTC holding around $85k–$87k, this could be the dip buyers have been waiting for,” the analyst wrote.

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However, not all corners of the crypto market are expected to fare as well. Altcoins, which are typically more sensitive to shifts in liquidity, remain vulnerable if Japanese tightening accelerates.

The prospect of higher rates through 2026 suggests a prolonged headwind rather than a one-off shock.

BOJ’s December 2025 policy decision raised rates to 0.75% with guidance for further tightening. Source: Money Ape on X
“BOJ signals it is ready to hike further, potentially 1% or higher by late 2026, depending on wage growth and sustained inflation. NO MERCY FOR ALTCOINS,” commented Money Ape.

Bitcoin’s stability reflects a market that had ample time to prepare for the BOJ’s decision. Whether that resilience holds will depend less on the December hike itself and more on how aggressively Japan continues its path of tightening. It will also hinge on how global liquidity adapts to the end of one of its longest-running monetary backstops.

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In a lawsuit, the SEC says some hosted Bitcoin mining services could trigger US securities laws, but an industry executive says most providers have nothing to worry about.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has flagged in a lawsuit that third-party Bitcoin mining hosting services can be a securities offering, a position strongly opposed by one industry executive.

The SEC sued the Bitcoin (BTC) mining company VBit and its founder, Danh Vo, in a Delaware federal court on Wednesday, accusing them of fraud and misappropriating around $48 million in investor funds between 2018 and 2022 by selling a greater number of hosting agreements than there were mining rigs.

“VBit’s Hosting Agreements are investment contracts and therefore securities,” the SEC claimed, arguing that VBit’s investment contracts meet the criteria of the securities-defining Howey test.

A highlighted excerpt of the SEC’s lawsuit claiming VBit’s hosting agreements are securities. Source: SEC“Investors who purchased Hosting Agreements did so with the expectation of earning passive income and relied exclusively on VBit’s efforts to earn a profit as the investors did not possess, control, or have agency over the mining rigs they purportedly purchased,” the agency claimed.

The SEC’s claim is a rare hangover from how the agency approached enforcement under the Biden administration, which crypto backers have said lumped most cryptocurrencies and businesses under securities laws.

VBit didn’t follow industry standards, SEC allegesThe SEC claimed that Vo’s Bitcoin mining hosting operation fell far short of standard industry practices, with investors unable to track their rigs, and the company retaining full operational control.

VBit also directed hashrate into a mining pool under its control, which appeared to be a defining factor in the SEC’s classification of VBit’s hosted Bitcoin mining agreement as a security. 

In the filing, the SEC said: “The fortunes of each investor were purportedly tied to the fortunes of other investors because every investor’s chance of earning a profit was tied directly to the performance of the greater VBit mining pool, and the more investors recruited into the mining pool, the greater the chances of earning more Bitcoins.”

SEC’s view shouldn’t impact hosted Bitcoin mining industryMitchell Askew, the head of Blockware Intelligence, told Cointelegraph that pooling hashrate isn’t industry practice for hosted Bitcoin mining service providers.

“Hosted Bitcoin mining simply means a client purchases a computer and electricity,” he said. “There’s no pooling of capital, no profit-sharing, and no reliance on a promoter to generate returns. Under the Howey test, that is very clearly not a security.”

“I don’t think this affects the hosted mining industry at all. Legitimate hosted mining has no resemblance to an investment contract, and this theory has no legs to stand on.”The SEC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The SEC’s view that hosted Bitcoin mining can constitute a security is one of the most notable classifications under the Trump administration, which has positioned the SEC to be more supportive of the industry.

Several high-profile crypto investigations that the agency started under the Biden administration have since been dropped, however, many fraud-related lawsuits are ongoing.

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Ethereum is increasingly struggling to maintain a convincing bullish narrative as market sentiment continues to deteriorate. Price action remains fragile, and a growing number of analysts are openly discussing the possibility that Ethereum is transitioning into a broader bear market phase.

Repeated failures to sustain upside momentum have weakened confidence, while risk appetite across the crypto market continues to fade. As volatility persists and capital rotates defensively, ETH finds itself at the center of a debate between structural weakness in price and resilience beneath the surface.

According to a recent CryptoQuant report, Ethereum’s current state reflects a notable shift in supply behavior across exchanges. The Exchange Supply Ratio (ESR), which tracks the proportion of ETH held on centralized trading platforms, has been steadily declining across all major exchanges.

This trend signals that a smaller share of the circulating supply is readily available for immediate sale, a critical factor when evaluating supply-and-demand dynamics.

Historically, declining exchange balances suggest reduced selling pressure, as investors move assets into self-custody or long-term storage rather than preparing to liquidate. In the current environment, this structural change adds nuance to the bearish narrative.

Exchange Supply Declines Signal Structural Shift
The report highlights a pronounced decline in Ethereum’s Exchange Supply Ratio (ESR), reinforcing the view that supply dynamics are quietly shifting beneath the surface. Across all platforms, the ESR has fallen to approximately 0.137, one of its lowest readings since 2016.

Ethereum Exchange Supply Ratio | Source: CryptoQuant
This sustained drop reflects a steady outflow of ETH from exchanges into external wallets, signaling a reduced inclination toward immediate selling and a growing preference for long-term holding. Historically, similar patterns have emerged during re-accumulation phases or in transitional periods that follow extended volatility, often preceding more stable price behavior.

The trend is even more evident on Binance, where the ESR has declined to roughly 0.0325. As the exchange with the deepest liquidity, Binance’s balances serve as a key barometer for short-term supply conditions. The ongoing withdrawal of ETH from its wallets suggests a meaningful reduction in spot-side sellable supply, pointing to increased trader caution rather than aggressive distribution.

At the same time, Ethereum is trading near $2,960, a mid-range level that reflects a temporary equilibrium between buyers and sellers. The combination of falling exchange supply and relatively stable pricing indicates that the market is not under heavy selling pressure.

Instead, it appears to be entering a phase of liquidity absorption and strategic repositioning, where participants reduce exposure to short-term trades while preparing for a potential shift in market structure.

Ethereum Price Struggles Below Key Trend Levels
The daily ETH chart highlights a market that remains structurally fragile despite short-term stabilization. After failing to hold above the $3,200–$3,300 region, Ethereum has continued to print lower highs, confirming a loss of bullish momentum since late October. Price is currently trading around the $2,850–$2,900 area, a zone that has acted as a short-term demand pocket but lacks strong follow-through from buyers.

ETH consolidates around a key level | Source: ETHUSDT chart on TradingView
From a trend perspective, ETH remains below its short- and medium-term moving averages. The 50-day moving average has rolled over and is now acting as dynamic resistance, while the 100-day moving average is also trending lower.

The 200-day moving average sits higher, reinforcing the idea that Ethereum has shifted from a trending market into a corrective or distribution phase. As long as price remains capped below these levels, rallies are likely to be sold into rather than extended.

Volume dynamics reinforce this view. Recent rebounds have occurred on relatively muted volume compared to the heavy selling seen during prior breakdowns, suggesting reactive short covering rather than fresh demand.

Structurally, ETH needs to reclaim and hold above the $3,100–$3,200 range to rebuild a bullish case. Failure to do so keeps the risk tilted toward continued consolidation or a deeper corrective leg toward lower support levels.

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Posted: December 19, 2025

MYX Finance has stayed in the hot seat over the past day, with sellers dominating market activity as the altcoin plunged 11% during this period.

Sentiment across on-chain and derivatives data stayed weak. That weakness suggested downside risk may persist if demand failed to recover.

Liquidity outflows intensify
On-chain liquidity has declined sharply, with bearish sentiment strengthening as investors continue to exit the protocol.

Total Value Locked (TVL), a key metric that measures a protocol’s health based on investor deposits, points to a fragile outlook.

According to DeFiLlama data, MYX Finance’s [MYX] TVL fell by roughly $1.16 million over eight days. It dropped to about $22.64 million.

Source: DeFiLlama

AMBCrypto traced the primary driver of this outflow to a sharp decline in the protocol’s earnings in December.

The protocol, which recorded peak earnings of $16,685 in October, has seen revenue collapse to just $105 as of press time. This represented an unprecedented 99.37% decline.

Lower earnings suggested reduced protocol usage, since revenue depended on transaction activity. At the same time, unlocks and withdrawals added selling pressure.

That combination pointed to weakening demand across the ecosystem.

Perpetual traders turn bearish
Perpetual traders have increasingly tilted toward the bearish side of the market.

The Open Interest-Weighted Funding Rate turned negative, signaling short-side dominance. At press time, it printed around -0.0140%.

Source: CoinGlass

This shift has coincided with a notable 14% decline in Open Interest, which fell to $21.27 million, reflecting a $3.06 million outflow from the Derivatives market.

On top of that, taker-driven Spot Volume declined sharply. Volume fell to $44.74 million from $171.96 million earlier.

Falling price alongside shrinking volume typically confirm bearish conditions. Even so, selling momentum appeared to be slowing.

Possible price movement
Chart analysis showed that MYX has moved into a short-term bullish price structure.

MYX traded near the lower boundary of an ascending channel, suggesting a temporary bullish structure. That positioning could allow a short-lived bounce.

Source: TradingView

However, the broader structure remained fragile when viewed in historical context.

That setup left traders focused on two key downside levels. The first sat near the recent higher low around $0.34. Below that, the channel’s origin near $0.23 marked the next critical support.

A failure to hold either level could reinforce MYX’s broader downtrend.

Final Thoughts

MYX’s recent price weakness reflected broader cracks in liquidity, participation, and trader conviction.
While short-term technical support remained intact, sustained recovery may depend on demand stabilizing across both spot and derivatives markets.

Lawsuit claims Jump made secret deals to support TerraUSD, emerging with major profits as investors suffered massive losses.

Key Takeaways

Todd Snyder, who manages the liquidation of the Terra ecosystem, is suing Jump Trading for $4 billion.
The crash of TerraUSD and LUNA tokens led to significant investor losses and cascading failures in the crypto sector.

The administrator of Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy, Todd Snyder, has filed a lawsuit against Jump Trading, its executives William DiSomma and Kanav Kariya, accusing them of profiting unlawfully and contributing to the crash of Terraform in 2022, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Jump Trading faced scrutiny for its role in the TerraUSD and FTX crises. The TerraUSD/LUNA collapse led to massive losses for investors and a subsequent downturn in the crypto sector.

The administrator is seeking $4 billion in damages, alleging that Jump had a secret deal that affected TerraUSD’s stability.

After heavy losses and downsizing, Jump Trading still operates digital asset trading and market-making worldwide.

The crypto giant is enhancing its US crypto operations by revitalizing its digital asset desk and accelerating hiring for roles such as crypto engineers and policy liaison positions.

Jump Crypto, together with Galaxy Digital and Multicoin Capital, is backing Forward Industries, the largest Solana treasury entity.

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XRP price failed to gain pace above $1.920 and trimmed gains. The price is now struggling and faces resistance near the $1.820 level.

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $1.850 zone.
The price is now trading below $1.850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
The pair could continue to move down if it settles below $1.780.

XRP Price Dips To New Weekly Lows
XRP price attempted a recovery wave above $1.90 but failed to continue higher, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price started a fresh decline below $1.880 and $1.850.

There was a move below the $1.820 support level. A low was formed at $1.7707, and the price is now showing bearish signs below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.9331 swing high to the $1.7707 low.

The price is now trading below $1.850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair.

If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.810 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.8520 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.9331 swing high to the $1.7707 low. A close above $1.8520 could send the price to $1.880.

Source: XRPUSD on TradingView.com
The next hurdle sits at $1.920 and the trend line. A clear move above the $1.920 resistance might send the price toward the $1.9650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.00 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.050.

More Losses?
If XRP fails to clear the $1.8520 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.780 level. The next major support is near the $1.7620 level.

If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.7620 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.720. The next major support sits near the $1.70 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.680.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $1.780 and $1.7620.

Major Resistance Levels – $1.8520 and $1.920.

Solana developers have initiated a test of cryptography designed to withstand quantum attacks. They made this statement at a time when quantum computing is shifting from being a distant concept to a crucial matter this year. Notably, the developers’ efforts aim to prepare the ecosystem for a future that today’s technology cannot guarantee.

This announcement followed the Solana Foundation’s release of a statement, in which it announced its partnership with Project Eleven, a tech company specializing in post-quantum security for blockchain. According to the organization, this collaboration aims to determine whether the cryptographic systems established in Solana can withstand the threat of future quantum computers. 

Several analysts commented on this move. They highlighted that there are heightened worries in the crypto industry regarding these advancements in quantum computing. According to them, individuals believe that there is a high likelihood that these advancements could threaten the safeguard methods blockchains apply to transactions and validators.

The Solana Foundation partners with Project Eleven to strengthen its blockchains
In an X post, the Solana Foundation stated that, “Quantum computers aren’t here yet, but the Solana Foundation is getting ready for that possibility.” According to the organization, they decided to partner with Project Eleven to assess their readiness for any potential quantum threats and assist with this move. 

Following this collaboration, reports highlighted that several developers from different blockchains, who like to strengthen their blockchains, ignited debates regarding how their networks can effectively address the dangers caused by quantum computing. In the meantime, the Solana Foundation has made its intentions clear, which are first to introduce post-quantum digital signatures on a test network.

Regarding this decision, reports inquired why the organization chose Project Eleven for the plan. Respondingly, the Solana Foundation highlighted that apart from the tech firm primarily focusing on evaluating the risk to Bitcoin, it also carried out an assessment and established a testnet on Solana that utilizes digital signatures developed to be shielded against quantum computers.

Sources close to the situation mentioned that this testnet was designed to determine whether transactions that can withstand quantum attacks can operate effectively at the network level with existing technology without causing interruptions.

Matt Sorg, Vice President of Technology at the Solana Foundation, commented on the topic of discussion. He claimed that their duty is to ensure Solana remains protected from now on. To illustrate this commitment to protect the blockchain, reports mentioned that recent efforts by Solana developers are built on previous attempts to mitigate the dangers related to quantum computing.

Meanwhile, it is worth noting that the network successfully introduced an optional wallet feature, known as the Solana Winternitz Vault, in January of this year. The feature utilizes a hash-based signature system designed to protect user funds. This system develops new cryptographic keys intended for each transaction. It also permits users to freely decide if they want to use it rather than changing the protocol itself.

“The culture of innovation in the Solana ecosystem will keep going with the launch of a second client and advanced consensus mechanism this year,” Sorg stated. “Initiatives like Project Eleven are important early steps to enhance the network’s strength and maintain Solana’s resilience over time.” 

Aptos follows Solana’s lead 
Apart from Solana, other blockchain networks have also reported getting ready to face similar challenges. An example of these networks is Aptos. On the blockchain network, a suggestion known as AIP-137 was submitted. This suggestion aims to launch the network’s first post-quantum signature option, pending approval by token holders.

Sources familiar with the situation told reporters that this proposal would further strengthen SLH-DSA. This stateless, hash-based digital signature method is popular among researchers at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology. 

Interestingly, Aptos Labs claimed that once this suggestion is approved, it will not need a full network migration. Following this claim, sources noted that the Ed25519 scheme, which currently manages transaction verification on Aptos, would still be considered the key signature method. For SLH-DSA, they noted that it would be made available as an optional account type, particularly for users seeking post-quantum security.

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Japan’s 10-year government bond yield briefly touched 2% for the first time since 2006 after the central bank lifted its benchmark rate.Updated Dec 19, 2025, 5:40 a.m. Published Dec 19, 2025, 4:44 a.m.

Bitcoin and ether climbed above key technical levels on Friday, tracking gains in Asian equities after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest level in three decades and cooling U.S. inflation data revived appetite for risk assets.

Bitcoin rose above $87,000 in Asia trading, while ether pushed higher alongside broader market strength, as investors looked past the BOJ’s long-telegraphed move and focused instead on easing global financial conditions.

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Cardano’s ADA, Solana’s SOL, DOGE$0.1256, bnb BNB$838.01 and XRP$1.8308 rose as much as 3%, with the broad-based CoinDesk 20 index rising 2%.

The move higher came after a volatile, yet relatively range-bound, session that saw more than $576 million in crypto liquidations over 24 hours, largely concentrated in long positions, per CoinGlass.

Such liquidation flows are indicative of how crowded positioning had become during the recent rebound, and the use of high leverage remains dominant, albeit for capturing small gains.

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield briefly touched 2% for the first time since 2006 after the central bank lifted its benchmark rate, a move that had been widely expected following weeks of hawkish signals from Governor Kazuo Ueda.

Rather than spooking markets, the decision was absorbed smoothly, with the yen weakening and Asian stocks rising.

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.7%, led by technology shares, while futures tracking U.S. equities extended their rebound overnight. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1.5%, helped by a strong outlook from Micron Technology that eased fears around artificial intelligence spending and stretched valuations.

Risk sentiment was further supported by softer U.S. inflation data, which reset expectations that the Federal Reserve could begin cutting rates in the coming months.

Meanwhile, on-chain data suggests some pressure may be easing.

Long-term bitcoin holders are close to finishing a prolonged selling phase, according to K33 Research, after roughly 20% of supply rotated back into the market over the past two years.

Still, traders remain cautious. The latest bounce has been driven more by macro relief than conviction, leaving crypto vulnerable to sharp moves as markets head into year-end with thinner liquidity and elevated leverage.

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The administrators winding down what is left of Do Kwon’s Terraform Labs have turned on one of crypto’s biggest trading shops, alleging Jump Trading profited from Terra’s surge and helped lay the groundwork for its collapse.

Todd Snyder, the court-appointed plan administrator for the Terraform bankruptcy, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Illinois seeking $4B in damages from Jump Trading, co-founder William DiSomma, and former Jump Crypto president Kanav Kariya, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

“Jump Trading actively exploited the Terraform Labs ecosystem through manipulation, concealment, and self-dealing that enriched Jump while financially devastating thousands of unsuspecting investors,” Snyder said in a statement.

“This action is a necessary step to hold Jump Trading accountable for illegal conduct that directly caused the largest crypto collapse in history.”

The Office of the Terraform Labs Plan Administrator has filed a $4B lawsuit against Jump Trading over its direct role in the collapse of Terraform Labs, seeking to hold Jump to account for enriching itself through illicit market manipulation, self-dealing, and misuse of assets.…

— Terra 🌍 Powered by LUNA 🌕 (@terra_money) December 19, 2025
Terra’s Death Spiral And The Contagion That FollowedTerraform’s collapse still hangs over the market. TerraUSD, known as UST, was billed as a stablecoin that would hold $1 through an algorithm tied to its sister token, Luna, known as LUNA. When UST broke its peg in May 2022, the mechanism unraveled and both tokens spiraled toward near zero in days.

The wipeout erased about $40B in value and rippled across the industry, squeezing lenders, funds, and exchanges that had treated UST yields and Luna liquidity as deep and durable.

Three Arrows Capital was among the first major casualties, with later failures piling up as confidence and collateral evaporated.

Terraform filed for bankruptcy in Jan. 2024, and public filings show the estate has recovered about $300M so far for creditors as it unwinds what remains.

Claims Of Peg Support And Profits From Terra’s FallSnyder’s complaint says Jump entered a secret arrangement to support TerraUSD’s peg before the final break and later walked away from the wreckage with outsized gains.

Regulators have previously pointed to Jump’s trading in Luna, with the SEC saying in court filings that Jump made about $1B in profit by selling the token.

The suit lands after a bruising year for Terraform’s former leadership. The company and Kwon agreed to a roughly $4.5B settlement with the SEC in 2024 following a jury verdict on securities fraud claims.
Kwon, once a celebrity founder who mocked critics as UST scaled, pleaded guilty in August 2025 and a New York federal judge sentenced him to 15 years in prison last week.

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Senior researcher at on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has explained how the recent Bitcoin shark “accumulation” is not a sign of organic buying.

Bitcoin Shark-Sized Entities Have Been Growing Recently
In a new post on X, Glassnode senior researcher CryptoVizArt.₿ has talked about the recent growth in the supply attached to the Bitcoin sharks. “Sharks” are defined as the entities carrying between 100 and 1,000 BTC.

At the current exchange rate, the range of this cohort converts to $8.7 million at the lower end and $87 million at the upper one. Due to the significant size involved, sharks are considered as a investor group, although they are less influential than the whales (1,000+ BTC).

Lately, the supply of the sharks has been following a rapid upward trajectory, as the chart shared by CryptoVizArt.₿ shows.

How the supply of the sharks has changed during the last few months | Source: @CryptoVizArt on X
Since November 16th, the Bitcoin sharks have seen their combined balance change from 3.33 million BTC to 3.60 million BTC, reflecting a significant rise of 270,000 tokens. “The key question, however, is whether this reflects genuine net accumulation, or merely internal reshuffling across cohorts, a distinction only deeper on-chain analysis can resolve,” said the Glassnode researcher.

By “reshuffling,” CryptoVizArt.₿ is referring to the merging or splitting of holdings that investors sometimes take part in. For example, a whale deciding to break their balance across multiple wallets can register as a decrease in the whale supply, and an increase in the supply of whatever bracket the smaller holdings fall inside.

Signs point to something similar being a factor behind the recent Bitcoin shark supply increase. Below is another chart shared by the analyst, this one comparing the trend in the supply of the 100,000+ BTC entities against that of the sharks.

Looks like the two supplies have gone opposite ways in recent weeks | Source: @CryptoVizArt on X
The 100,000+ BTC cohort corresponds to the largest of entities on the blockchain, including exchanges, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and custodial services. From the graph, it’s apparent that the holdings of this group have been declining recently.

Interestingly, the amount distributed by the cohort in this drawdown is 300,000 BTC, which is roughly equal to that accumulated by the sharks (270,000 BTC). “This pattern strongly points to wallet reshuffling, not organic accumulation,” noted CryptoVizArt.₿.

Since the 100,000+ BTC bracket also includes exchanges, reshuffling out of these platforms (that is, withdrawals) can still point toward positive accumulation. It turns out, however, that the nature of the reshuffling is truly likely to be internal, as Coinbase made internal wallet transfers amounting to a massive 640,000 BTC alongside this trend.

The trend in the total internal transfer volume of crypto exchange Coinbase | Source: @CryptoVizArt on X
Based on the data, the analyst has concluded:

The key takeaway is that >90% of the apparent “shark accumulation” is likely driven by internal reshuffling by large custodial entities, rather than net buying by new 100–1K BTC holders.

BTC Price
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is floating around $87,300, down over 3% in the last seven days.

The price of the coin seems to have gone through some volatility | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView
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XRP higher after early dip as buyers step in near $1.80Institutional interest in Ripple-linked assets remains strong, though overall market participation is limited.Updated Dec 19, 2025, 5:04 a.m. Published Dec 19, 2025, 5:04 a.m.

XRP advanced 4.26% to $1.85 during Wednesday’s session, recovering sharply from early weakness even as overall participation remained muted.

News backgroundUnderlying sentiment toward XRP received a modest lift after VivoPower announced a partnership with Lean Ventures to acquire Ripple Labs equity, indirectly providing exposure to nearly $1 billion worth of XRP.

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The joint venture aims to source up to $300 million in Ripple shares for institutional and qualified retail investors in South Korea, with VivoPower targeting roughly $75 million in management and performance fees over three years.

While the deal does not directly involve XRP purchases, it reinforces institutional interest in Ripple-linked assets at a time when XRP price action remains technically sensitive.

The move lagged the broader crypto market by roughly 1.2%, indicative that gains were driven by token-specific flows rather than a full risk-on rotation.

Price ActionPrice action stabilized after XRP dipped to $1.797 in the European morning, before buyers stepped in during U.S. hours and pushed the token toward session highs. The rebound established short-term support above $1.84, though the lack of sustained volume suggests institutions remain cautious at current levels.

The rally unfolded without a broad market catalyst, leaving technical positioning and flow dynamics as the dominant drivers. XRP’s ability to close near the highs despite lighter turnover points to controlled accumulation rather than momentum chasing.

Technical AnalysisLate in the session, XRP saw concentrated bursts of institutional-sized activity that changed the intraday structure. Volume spikes at 03:25 and 03:26 UTC — totaling nearly 19 million tokens — carried price decisively through the $1.84 resistance area, converting it into short-term support.

Those flows helped complete an ascending intraday channel from the $1.797 low, marking the clearest technical development of the day. Still, the broader volume profile remains subdued, raising questions about whether the move can extend without wider market participation.

From a structure perspective, XRP is now consolidating just below the $1.87–$1.90 supply zone, where sellers have repeatedly emerged in recent sessions.

What traders are watchingWith XRP now holding above $1.84, attention turns to whether price can attract follow-through above the $1.87–$1.90 resistance band. A clean break would signal broader acceptance of higher levels, while failure to extend could see the token slip back into its recent consolidation range.

For now, the setup reflects cautious optimism: late-session accumulation improved structure, but below-average volume suggests conviction remains limited.

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