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In a recent turn of events for the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin has seen a significant decline, falling below the $87,000 mark as traditional metal assets reach new heights. This shift in investment patterns highlights a growing trend of investors diverting capital from cryptocurrencies to precious and industrial metals due to increasing geopolitical tensions and a global debasement trade. Bitcoin’s Decline Post-Christmas Bitcoin, which briefly flirted with the $89,000 mark while the U.S. markets were closed for the Christmas holiday, quickly lost momentum as trading resumed. The cryptocurrency was reported at $87,444.21, but this figure dwindled rapidly, closing below $87,000 as American stocks opened on December 26, 2025. This pattern of volatility is becoming a common sight within the crypto sector, particularly for enthusiasts hoping for a post-holiday rally. As Bitcoin faltered, the prices of various metals surged. Gold, silver, copper, and platinum all reached unprecedented he...

Bitcoin's trading patterns reveal a significant lack of historical price support in the $70,000 to $80,000 range, according to extensive analysis of CME futures data over the past five years. This study highlights the crypto's behavior amid fluctuating market conditions and could signal potential challenges ahead. Historical Price Patterns The assessment of Bitcoin's (BTC) CME futures data indicates that certain price levels have historically acted as stronger support than others. Tracing five years of trading, analysts can identify where Bitcoin has consistently consolidated—an important factor in recognizing how well price levels might hold in the future. The analysis, conducted by Investing.com, shows a striking trend: Bitcoin has spent merely 28 trading days within the $70,000 to $79,999 price band and only 49 days in the $80,000 to $89,999 range. These figures are considerably lower than those for other price zones, such as the $30,000 to $39,999 and $40,000 to $49,99...

In an alarming turn of events, Circle, the issuer of the popular USDC stablecoin, has disavowed a fraudulent press release announcing the launch of a new trading platform for tokenized gold and silver. The misleading announcement, which surfaced on December 24, 2025, featured Circle branding and falsely cited executives from the company. A spokesperson for Circle confirmed the information was “not real,” urging users to remain cautious. Fake Platform Promoted on Christmas Eve The deceptive communication, released on Christmas Eve—a day when many businesses operate with reduced staff—claimed that the platform, named "CircleMetals," would facilitate continuous swaps between USDC and fictional gold (GLDC) and silver (SILC) tokens. These purported tokens were said to be backed by liquidity linked to COMEX, the commodity exchange. The announcement also notably included an attractive offer for users to earn "1.25% in $CIRM rewards" for participating in swaps. However, Co...

The Aave community is embroiled in a contentious debate about the future control of the protocol's branding and associated assets. This conflict highlights a crucial issue that many of the cryptocurrency industry's largest protocols face: the struggle between decentralized governance and centralized execution. A recent vote concerning Aave’s brand management has further intensified these discussions, exposing significant divides among its stakeholders. The Core of the Dispute In recent weeks, the Aave community has been sharply divided over the control of the protocol’s brand and associated assets, raising serious concerns about the relationship between the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) and Aave Labs, the centralized entity responsible for much of Aave’s development. The core issue emerged from Aave's integration of CoW Swap, a trading execution platform, which routed swap fees to Aave Labs rather than the DAO treasury. While Aave Labs contended that these fe...

As Bitcoin struggles to maintain its value, trading activity has become increasingly cautious, particularly in anticipation of an unprecedented $28.5 billion options expiration set for this Friday on the Deribit exchange. The cryptocurrency fell below $88,000 during Monday’s trading session after briefly topping $90,000 earlier in the day. Ethereum similarly declined, slipping below $3,000. Bitcoin and Altcoins Under Pressure Bitcoin (BTC), now valued at approximately $88,482.38, has experienced significant fluctuations amidst a volatile market. The decline reflects broader trends in cryptocurrency values as traders adjust their strategies ahead of the looming options expiration. Ethereum (ETH) also faced similar challenges, retreating from earlier gains despite a generally bullish outlook on altcoins. Meanwhile, some crypto-related stocks managed to retain their gains despite the downturn in cryptocurrency prices. Notably, shares of Hut 8 (HUT) rose by 16% on Monday, following the co...

In a recent report, BNY Mellon, a leading financial services provider, projects that the combined market value of stablecoins and tokenized cash could soar to $3.6 trillion within the next decade, driven by growing institutional adoption. The report highlights a significant shift towards digital cash equivalents as tools for enhancing financial operations across markets. Growth of Stablecoins and Tokenized Assets According to the BNY report, stablecoins alone could reach a market cap of approximately $1.5 trillion by 2030. In addition to stablecoins, tokenized deposits and money market funds (MMFs) are anticipated to make up the remainder of this substantial figure. These digital cash equivalents are viewed as instrumental in unlocking faster settlement processes, minimizing counterparty risks, and improving collateral mobility across various market dimensions. "Stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and digital MMFs are projected to not only thrive but transform the financial landscap...

Bitcoin has made a notable rebound, climbing above $103,000, which has sparked optimism in the altcoin market. As of recent trading, Bitcoin (BTC) has been evolving with the broader cryptocurrency landscape, recovering from significant declines that saw it retreat from its all-time highs. This current phase hints at a potential rally this week, supported by shifts in the U.S. financial system that invite renewed investor risk-taking. Financial Indicators Suggesting a Shift The push above $100,000 comes on the heels of key financial indicators that imply easing liquidity conditions within the U.S. banking sector. Central to this analysis is the difference between the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and the Effective Federal Funds Rate (EFFR). SOFR represents the overnight interest rate banks pay to borrow cash using U.S. Treasuries as collateral, whereas the EFFR reflects the rate banks charge each other for loans overnight without collateral. Typically, the spread between thes...