The global cryptocurrency market continues to show resilience as we head into the final days of the year. According to CoinMarketCap data, the total market cap has reached $2.99T, marking a 1.12% increase over the last 24 hours.
📈 Market Snapshot
Bitcoin (BTC): After trading between $86,892 and $89,568, BTC is currently holding steady at $88,744 (+1.43%).
Performance: While major caps are trading mixed, mid-cap assets are stealing the spotlight. Today’s top gainers include DCR (+31%), 0G (+23%), and AT (+17%).
📰 Top Stories of the Day
Crypto M&A Hits Record $8.6B: 2025 has officially become the most active year for dealmaking in the digital asset industry. According to a Financial Times report, institutional confidence has surged, highlighted by major moves like Coinbase’s acquisition of Deribit.
CoinGlass Derivatives Report: Global crypto derivatives volume has hit a staggering $85.7T this year. Binance continues to lead the pack, capturing nearly 30% of the global market share.
Global Macro Shifts: In TradFi, gold and silver prices are surging amid inflation concerns. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan is likely to maintain its rate hike path as Tokyo inflation eased more than expected.
Regulatory Deadlines: Lithuania has issued a final warning for crypto service providers to obtain proper licensing by December 31, 2025, or face mandatory cessation of operations under the new MiCA framework.
Persistent "Extreme Fear": Despite Bitcoin holding firm near the $90K mark, market sentiment has remained in the "Extreme Fear" zone for 14 consecutive days, suggesting a cautious outlook from retail traders.
⚡ Market Movers (24h Change)
ETH $2,966.93 +1.29%
BNB $841.31 +0.10%
SOL $122.92 +0.76%
BCH $601.30 +2.96%
WLFI $0.1416 +5.67%
DOGE $0.12576 -1.26%
Analyst’s View
The divergence between the "Extreme Fear" sentiment and Bitcoin's strong price action near $90,000 suggests a "wall of worry" that the market is currently climbing. With institutional M&A activity at record highs, the underlying structural health of the industry appears stronger than retail sentiment currently reflects.
