Record $14B Bitcoin Options Expiry Looms as Market Looks Highly Levered-Up
Options expiry looks to stir things up in a market that appears highly leveraged to the upside, Deribit said.

Bitcoin Lull Could Spur Altcoin Rally, With $90K Considered 'Attractive' Buying Area
High volatility can be good for option buyers because it increases the chance that the option will be “in-the-money” (profitable) at some point before expiry — creating profit for buyers.

Investment Advisers to Supplant Hedge Funds as Top BTC ETF Holders in 2025: CF Benchmarks
Investment advisers, the gatekeepers to retail and high-net-worth capital, are seen overtaking hedge fund managers in owning BTC and ETH ETFs next year.

Avalon Labs Raises $10M Series A to Grow Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin
The Series A funding round was led by Framework Ventures and included contributions from UXTO Management, Presto Labs and Kenetic Capital

More Pain Likely, Market Expert Says After Bitcoin's Biggest Loss Since August
BTC may remain on the defensive for some time, presenting a "buy the dip" opportunity to investors, according to Bitwise's Andre Dragosch.

Trump Names Crypto-Friendly Stephen Miran as Chair of Council of Economic Advisers
The Council of Economic Advisors is tasked with providing the President advice on economic issues.

What Happened to Bitcoin's Santa Rally?
Historically, the fourth quarter is the bitcoin's best; this year it's underperforming.

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Have Sold 1M BTC Since September: Van Straten
Bitcoin is at the biggest discount to its record high since the U.S. election.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record Withdrawals as CME Futures Premium Signals Weaker Demand
The exchange-traded funds lost a record $671.9 million as bitcoin extended post-Fed losses below $100,000.

As Bitcoin's Post-Fed Price Dip Extends, This Key Contrary Indicator Offers Fresh Hope: Godbole
A key contrary indicator is flashing green offering hope to BTC bulls anticipating a renewed upswing into six figures.
