Crypto markets softened as traders reduced risk exposure heading into year-end. #Bitcoin hovered around the $88K–$90K zone, with thin holiday liquidity contributing to muted movement. Major altcoins including #ETH, #SOL, #ADA, #DOGE saw moderate pullbacks as profit-taking accelerated. #XRP linked spot ETFs continued to stand out, recording 30 consecutive days of net inflows. Solana and XRP led DeFi social activity, signalling strong user engagement despite market softness. Analysts noted a return of the “Bart Simpson” pattern in Bitcoin — sharp rises followed by equally sharp reversals.
A large whale rotation occurred as nearly 2,000 BTC was swapped for ETH, signalling selective risk-taking among big holders. #Litecoin received attention after its inclusion in a major crypto index ETF, prompting quiet but steady whale accumulation.
The United Kingdom confirmed its plan to implement full crypto regulation under the FCA framework starting in 2027, aligning more closely with international standards.
Overall market sentiment was cautious, dominated by holiday-period low liquidity and macro uncertainty. Bitcoin experienced multiple liquidity spikes, consistent with sideways, trap-prone market conditions. #Altcoins showed relative weakness, with Layer-1 and Layer-2 ecosystems retracing recent gains.
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Crypto markets softened as traders reduced risk exposure heading into year-end.
#Bitcoin hovered around the $88K–$90K zone, with thin holiday liquidity contributing to muted movement.
Major altcoins including #ETH, #SOL, #ADA, #DOGE saw moderate pullbacks as profit-taking accelerated.
#XRP linked spot ETFs continued to stand out, recording 30 consecutive days of net inflows.
Solana and XRP led DeFi social activity, signalling strong user engagement despite market softness.
Analysts noted a return of the “Bart Simpson” pattern in Bitcoin — sharp rises followed by equally sharp reversals.
A large whale rotation occurred as nearly 2,000 BTC was swapped for ETH, signalling selective risk-taking among big holders.
#Litecoin received attention after its inclusion in a major crypto index ETF, prompting quiet but steady whale accumulation.
The United Kingdom confirmed its plan to implement full crypto regulation under the FCA framework starting in 2027, aligning more closely with international standards.
Overall market sentiment was cautious, dominated by holiday-period low liquidity and macro uncertainty.
Bitcoin experienced multiple liquidity spikes, consistent with sideways, trap-prone market conditions.
#Altcoins showed relative weakness, with Layer-1 and Layer-2 ecosystems retracing recent gains.