Bitcoin (BTC) — Onchain News & Whale Tracking

Yesterday the US Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net outflow of $3.576 billion

On December 16, Farside monitoring data indicates the U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF posted a net outflow of $3.576 billion yesterday.

Michael Saylor: Still Bullish on Bitcoin

On December 16, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor stated in a post that he remains bullish on Bitcoin. Previously reported: Last week, MicroStrategy again acquired 10,645 Bitcoin, totaling roughly $9.803 billion, at an average price of approximately $92,098 per coin. As of December 14, 2025, the company holds 671,268 Bitcoin, with a total cost basis of roughly $50.33 billion and an average cost per coin of about $74,972. ### Notes on American English adaptation: 1. **Company clarity**: Replaced generic "Strategy" with **MicroStrategy** (standard for this Bitcoin-focused firm, critical for U.S. readers). 2. **Date structure**: Added "On" before the date (natural for American journalistic tone). 3. **Terminology**: Used "cost basis" (financial jargon common in U.S. business/tech reporting) instead of "total cost"; alternated "approximately/roughly/about" to avoid repetition; "per coin" (concise, standard in crypto coverage) instead of "per bitcoin". 4. **Flow**: Simplif

Grayscale: Quantum Computing Unlikely to Impact Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Prices in 2026

**December 16 (Decrypt) — Grayscale said in its latest “2026 Digital Asset Outlook” report that while quantum computing poses a long-term security challenge, it will have minimal impact on cryptocurrency market prices in 2026, labeling the threat a “false alarm” for the coming year. The asset manager noted the quantum risk is a legitimate concern but unlikely to affect crypto markets or valuations in the short term.** **The report cited estimates suggesting a quantum system capable of breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography could emerge as early as before 2030. Grayscale analysts added that research and preparation for post-quantum cryptography will continue, but the issue is not expected to impact valuations over the next year.**

Trump Says He Will 'Consider' Pardoning Bitcoin App Developer Keonne Rodriguez

On December 16, Decrypt reported that U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled openness to considering a pardon for Keonne Rodriguez—the convicted developer behind the Samourai Wallet—stating he has been briefed on the case. When asked about Rodriguez’s situation, Trump told the outlet: “I’ve heard about this, and I’ll take a look at it.” He then turned to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi (who was present at the time) and said: “We’ll look into this, Pam.” Rodriguez was sentenced last month to five years in federal prison for his role in building the Samourai Wallet, a tool that lets Bitcoin users keep transaction privacy without sending funds to a third party. He is set to report to federal prison to start serving his sentence this Friday.

MetaMask has added support for the Bitcoin network, further advancing its multi-chain process.

December 16 – MetaMask is ramping up its multi-chain expansion, now natively supporting the Bitcoin network, per a report from *The Block*. MetaMask users can now: - Purchase Bitcoin directly with fiat currency - Conduct on-chain Bitcoin network transfers - Swap native EVM assets and SOL for Bitcoin The latest MetaMask version will be the first to support native Segregated Witness (SegWit) addresses, with plans to add Taproot address support “soon.” ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin noted in an October interview that the company is advancing MASK token issuance, though a specific launch date has not been confirmed. Additionally, users swapping Bitcoin on MetaMask will earn MetaMask reward points.

If Bitcoin drops below $84,000, the mainstream CEX's aggregated long liquidation volume will reach $531 million

Dec. 16 (BlockBeats) — Per Coinglass data, Bitcoin’s cumulative long liquidation intensity across major centralized exchanges (CEXs) will hit $531 million if the token drops below $84,000. Conversely, cumulative short liquidation intensity will reach $559 million if Bitcoin climbs above $87,500. Note: Coinglass’ liquidation chart does not show the exact number or value of contracts at risk of liquidation. Instead, its bars reflect the relative importance of each liquidation cluster compared to neighboring clusters (i.e., "intensity"). A taller bar indicates a more severe liquidity cascade reaction when the underlying asset’s price hits that level.

Bitcoin Drops Below $86,000

On December 16, per HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $86,000 and is currently trading at $85,909.

Bitcoin Drops Below $87,000

Dec. 15 — Bitcoin has dropped below $87,000, currently trading at $86,991, per HTX market data.

If Bitcoin falls below $86,000, the mainstream CEX long liquidation volume will reach 662 million.

On December 15th, Coinglass data shows that if Bitcoin drops below $86,000, cumulative long liquidation intensity across major centralized exchanges (CEXs) will hit $662 million. Conversely, if Bitcoin climbs above $89,000, cumulative short liquidation intensity on those same major CEXs will only total $240 million. BlockBeats Note: Liquidation charts do not display the exact number of contracts at risk of liquidation or their precise value. Instead, the bars represent how significant each liquidation cluster is relative to nearby clusters—this refers to "intensity." This means the chart illustrates how strongly the underlying asset’s price will react when hitting a specific level. A taller "liquidation bar" signals a more intense market reaction due to a liquidity cascade.

Bitcoin Drops Below $88,000

Dec. 15 — Per HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $88,000, last trading at $87,850.

Bitcoin Drops Below $89,000

December 15 – Bitcoin has dropped below $89,000, currently trading at $88,951 with a 0.12% 24-hour decline, per HTX Market Data.

Strategy once again significantly increased its holdings last week, acquiring 10,645 Bitcoin.

UPDATE: December 15 Per official sources, Strategy has once again significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring 10,645 BTC last week. The total value of the purchase is approximately $9.803 billion, with an average price of around $92,098 per BTC. As of December 14, 2025, Strategy holds a total of 671,268 BTC. Its aggregate cost for these holdings is approximately $50.33 billion, with an average cost of roughly $74,972 per BTC.

American Bitcoin Corp has increased its holdings by 261 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 5,044 BTC.

On December 15th, Trump family-backed Bitcoin miner American Bitcoin Corp announced it has added 261 BTC to its holdings, pushing its total Bitcoin holdings to 5,044 BTC. This rewrite uses concise, news-friendly language common in U.S. financial briefs: - Replaces "Bitcoin mining firm" with the more compact "Bitcoin miner" (standard in crypto reporting). - Omits "that" after "announced" (natural in spoken/written U.S. English for direct statements). - Adds "Bitcoin" before "holdings" to clarify (avoids ambiguity). - Uses "pushing" (casual, active verb) instead of "bringing" for a tighter flow. - Places the date at the start (standard for timely updates).

Trader Peter Brandt: Bitcoin has broken below the "parabolic advance" of the bull market cycle

On December 15, Peter Brandt — a renowned trader and chart analyst who correctly predicted Bitcoin’s sharp 2018 drop — said this morning that the cryptocurrency’s bull market cycle has undergone exponential decay. While the current Bitcoin bull run saw parabolic growth, it has now fallen below its parabolic trend line. Historically, Bitcoin has averaged an 80% drop after breaking below such a parabolic trend line. Based on that 80% decline, Brandt projects Bitcoin’s bottom will hit $25,240. In November, Brandt had forecast Bitcoin could bottom at $60,000.

Halfwood Summer: Bitcoin Moving Average Convergence Forms Key Resistance, Breakout to Provide Key Bullish Signal

Dec. 15 — Chinese crypto analyst Banmuxia noted in a new analysis video today that Bitcoin’s uptrend remains intact despite the token falling below $90,000. On the 4-hour chart, multiple moving averages are converging to form a key resistance level around $90,500—breaking above this threshold would be a critical bullish signal, per the analyst. Banmuxia has also adjusted Bitcoin’s take-profit targets to $96,200, $101,600, $110,000, and $112,500 (previously $98,000, $103,300, and $112,500; targets are subject to dynamic updates). He again emphasized that Bitcoin and similar assets are still poised to rise amid improved market liquidity.

Analysis: Bitcoin Exchange-Wide Leverage Ratio Drops to Lowest Level Since May This Year

December 15th: Analyst @alicharts, citing CryptoQuant data, notes Bitcoin’s all-exchange leverage ratio has dropped to its lowest level since the May 1011 crash this year, signaling strong risk aversion in the current market.

Original Canaan Inc. Co-Chairman: Recently, about 400,000 Bitcoin mining machines in Xinjiang, China have been shut down.

December 15 – Kong Jianping, former co-chairman of Canaan Inc. and current founder/chairman of Nano Labs, referenced a prior tweet (“Xinjiang Bitcoin mining facilities are gradually shutting down”) on Thursday. He noted that, based on Bitcoin’s recent hashrate drop, at least 400,000 mining machines (average 250T per unit) have been shut down recently. Earlier data from F2pool shows the Bitcoin network’s current hashrate is 988.49 EH/s, a 17.25% decline from the same period last week. Notably, foreign media reported in November that Bitcoin mining activity had picked up again in Xinjiang and other Chinese regions. As of October 30, 2025, China accounted for ~14% of global Bitcoin hashrate (third-largest globally). Subsequently, on November 28, the People’s Bank of China led 13 departments to launch a special campaign targeting virtual currency trading and speculation.

Last week, the Bitcoin network's hash rate dropped by 17.25%.

As of December 15th, F2pool data shows the Bitcoin network’s total hashrate currently stands at 988.49 EH/s — a 17.25% drop from the same time last week.

Opinion: If Bitcoin is compromised by quantum computing, OG will take over Satoshi's holdings

On December 15th, a heated debate erupted on social media over whether quantum computers could potentially hack Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin wallet and dump its holdings—sparking reactions after YouTuber Josh Otten shared a BTC price chart showing the token plummeting to $3. Otten argued that if a powerful enough quantum computer stole the roughly 1 million BTC held by Bitcoin’s anonymous founder and dumped it on the market, such a $3 crash could occur. Longtime Bitcoin hodler Willy Woo pushed back, noting: “Many OGs (original gangsters, early holders) would buy the dip in a flash crash like this. The Bitcoin network would survive, and most BTC wouldn’t face immediate risk.” He further explained that around 4 million BTC—including Satoshi’s holdings—sit in P2PK (Pay-to-Public-Key) addresses. These addresses expose the full public key when spent on-chain, making them theoretically more vulnerable to quantum attacks. Woo added that once a wallet’s full public key is revealed on

Bitcoin Sees Short-Term Recovery, Surges Above $90,000

On December 15th, according to HTX market data, Bitcoin staged a short-term rebound, briefly topping $90,000. Its current price stands at $89,903, with its 24-hour decline narrowing to 0.52%.

CryptoQuant CEO: Bitcoin's Trajectory Still Uncertain, Stick to Existing Judgment and Watch Closely

On December 15, CryptoQuant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju took to social media to share: “Leveraging Claude AI, we’ve built an Analyst Consensus Index drawing on insights from 246 vetted analysts. A 5-year backtest on Bitcoin revealed the index accurately forecasted the 2022 crash, 2023 bull market, and current pullback.” With many questioning Bitcoin’s next move, Ju noted that in the current neutral, uncertainty-ridden environment, the more prudent approach is: stick to your own assessment, hold your current positions, and wait and see.

Bitcoin Surges Above $89,000

On December 15th, Bitcoin rebounded to breach $89,000, last trading at $89,019 per HTX market data—its 24-hour decline narrowing to 1.39%.

If Bitcoin drops below $86,000, the total long liquidation volume on major CEXs will reach $514 million.

On December 15, data from Coinglass shows that if Bitcoin drops below $86,000, the cumulative long liquidation intensity across major centralized exchanges (CEXs) will hit $514 million. Conversely, if Bitcoin breaks above $90,000, the cumulative short liquidation intensity for these mainstream CEXs will reach $417 million. BlockBeats Note: Liquidation charts do not reflect the exact number of contracts at risk of liquidation or their precise value. Instead, the bars on these charts represent how significant each liquidation cluster is relative to neighboring clusters — in other words, "intensity." This means the charts illustrate the degree of price impact when a specific level is hit. Higher liquidation bars signal that the price will face a more pronounced reaction from liquidity cascades when reaching that threshold.

Bitcoin Drops Below $88,000

As of December 15, per HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $88,000 and is currently trading at $87,982, down 2.43% over the past 24 hours.

Analyst: Bitcoin Key Support Level at $86,000, Potential Breakdown Could Trigger Deeper Pullback

December 14 (CoinDesk) — Bitcoin fell below $90,000 on Sunday, as investors held limited overall risk appetite ahead of next week’s key economic data releases and central bank meetings. Some analysts have warned that a break of key technical levels could shift Bitcoin’s range-bound consolidation into bearish territory. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez said earlier Sunday on X that $86,000 remains a critical support level Bitcoin must hold; a breach of this level could trigger a deeper market pullback. The crypto market is currently in a consolidation phase, with low trading volume and muted investor confidence. Traders are waiting for upcoming U.S. macroeconomic data and central bank policy decisions to gain clearer directional signals.

Michael Saylor republishes Bitcoin Tracker information, hinting at additional BTC purchase.

**December 14** MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has once again shared information related to the company’s Bitcoin tracker. Per the firm’s historical pattern, MicroStrategy typically discloses details of its latest Bitcoin holdings additions the day after releasing such related updates.

Cathie Wood: Crypto Market May Have Bottomed Out, Bitcoin Still the Institutional Favorite

On December 14, Cathie Wood—founder of ARK Invest—stated that during the October 11 flash crash, Bitcoin boasted the strongest liquidity among all crypto assets, often leading sell-offs that dragged down other currencies (which saw steeper declines). With markets already pricing in the relevant information, she noted the asset may have already bottomed out. Wood emphasized Bitcoin represents a new global monetary system and asset class, serving as institutions’ preferred entry point into crypto and meriting a frontline position in institutional asset allocation. Regarding Ethereum and Solana, Wood noted the narrative is shifting. Ethereum, she said, is institutions’ infrastructure of choice, with Layer 2 solutions built atop it. However, as Layer 2s proliferate rapidly, whether Ethereum faces "commoditization" risk remains worth watching. Still, its ecosystem continues expanding, making it ARK’s second choice. Solana, meanwhile, leans more toward a consumer-focused blockchain eco

Bitwise Advisor: Current Market Structure Not Favorable for Bitcoin Rally, Bitcoin OG Whale Still Continues to Sell

On December 14, Bitwise advisor Jeff Park noted in a post that "the current market structure is fundamentally not supportive of a significant Bitcoin price rally." He cited two key drivers: Bitcoin OG holders are still steadily selling, while demand from ETFs and DATs is slowing. Park also stressed that for Bitcoin to stage a breakout, it must sustainably return to meaningfully higher implied volatility levels—especially upward volatility. Back in November, he referenced the phrase "volatility or death," noting the first emergence of an unusual breakout signal at that time, which eventually sparked a rebound in volatility and reignited some optimism. Unfortunately, implied volatility has since been broadly suppressed again over the past two weeks, dropping from a late-November peak of 63% to 44% now.

Bitcoin Drops Below $89,000

Update: Bitcoin fell below $89,000 on Dec 14, per HTX market data, with a 24-hour percentage drop of 1.62%.

10x Research: The Bitcoin Halving Cycle still exists, but the driving forces have shifted from halving to politics and liquidity

On December 14, Cointelegraph reported that Markus Thielen, managing director at 10x Research, noted Bitcoin’s four-year cycle remains intact—but its primary drivers are no longer the halving, but instead political factors, the liquidity environment, and election cycles. Bitcoin hit all-time highs in 2013, 2017, and 2021. This year, despite the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts, Bitcoin has failed to mount a strong upward push. The reason? Institutional investors now dominate the crypto market but are far more cautious. With Fed policy signals still uncertain and overall liquidity tightening, capital inflows have slowed noticeably, weakening the momentum needed for price breakouts. Until liquidity improves significantly, Bitcoin is more likely to trade in a range than quickly enter a new parabolic uptrend.

Analyst: If the Bank of Japan raises interest rates as scheduled this month, Bitcoin may see a pullback to $70,000

December 14 — A Cointelegraph report notes several macro analysts believe Bitcoin could further correct to the $70,000 level if the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raises interest rates as expected on December 19. Analyst AndrewBTC pointed out that, per historical data, every BOJ rate hike since 2024 has coincided with a Bitcoin price drop of over 20%: roughly 23% in March 2024, around 26% in July 2024, and approximately 31% in January 2025. Should the BOJ hike rates next week, similar downside risks may resurface.

If Bitcoin falls below $89,000, the mainstream CEX long liquidation volume will reach 5.08 billion.

December 14th data from Coinglass indicates that if Bitcoin falls below $89,000, cumulative long liquidation intensity across major centralized exchanges (CEXs) will reach $508 million. Conversely, should Bitcoin climb above $91,000, cumulative short liquidation intensity on those mainstream platforms will hit $294 million. BlockBeats Note: Liquidation charts do not show the exact number of contracts up for liquidation or the precise value of liquidated contracts. Instead, the bars on these charts reflect how significant each liquidation cluster is relative to adjacent clusters—meaning its intensity. As such, the charts illustrate the extent to which the underlying asset’s price will be affected when it hits a specific level: a taller “liquidation bar” signals that the price reaching that threshold will spark a more intense reaction driven by a liquidity cascade.

Brazil's largest private bank asset management company suggests investors allocate 1% to 3% of their investment portfolio to Bitcoin.

December 14: Itaú Asset Management—the asset management arm of Brazil’s largest private bank—recommended in its year-end report that investors allocate 1% to 3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin. The firm’s Beta strategy, led by Responsible Investment Officer Renato Eid, noted that using cryptocurrency as a complementary asset helps mitigate the effects of currency depreciation and global market volatility.

Analysis: Yen Carry Trade has significantly shrunk, Bitcoin may strengthen after the Bank of Japan's policy pressure is released

Glassnode co-founder Negentropic noted on December 14th: "Markets aren’t spooked by tightening (rate hikes)—they’re spooked by uncertainty. The Bank of Japan’s policy normalization has brought clarity to the global funding landscape, even as leverage faces short-term pressure. Yen carry trades have pulled back sharply, and volatility signals opportunity. Bitcoin typically rallies after policy pressure eases—not before. As chaos subsides, signals grow stronger. This looks like a setup for asymmetric upside risk."

Polymarket Prediction: Probability of "Bitcoin Reaching $100,000 Again This Year" Drops to 25%

On December 14th, Polymarket’s current probabilities for Bitcoin outcomes this year are as follows: - 25% chance Bitcoin rises to $100,000 again; - 4% chance it reaches $110,000 again; - 22% chance it drops below $80,000.

Analysis: Bitcoin Options with a Nominal Value of Approximately $23.8 Billion Set to Expire on December 26th, End of Year May See "Concentrated Liquidation and Repricing of Risk Exposure"

**Dec 14 – On-chain analyst Murphy noted that some $23.8 billion in Bitcoin options are set to expire Dec 26, including quarterly, annual, and large-scale structured products. This signals the BTC derivatives market will see concentrated risk exposure clearing and repricing by year-end: prices will face structural constraints ahead of expiration, with heightened uncertainty after.** **Data shows heavy Open Interest (OI) clustering near current BTC spot levels at two key points: 14,674 BTC in $85,000 puts and 18,116 BTC in $100,000 calls. These positions aren’t retail-driven—they’re from high-net-worth long-term funds, likely including ETF hedging desks, Bitcoin treasury firms, and major family offices holding large spot BTC.** **$85k puts are buyer-side active positions, reflecting strong demand for downside risk hedging. The heavy $100k call OI, meanwhile, isn’t a bullish signal—it’s long-term funds giving up upside at $100k to lock in current cash flow certainty and risk contro

Brazil's largest asset management company advises investors to allocate 3% of their funds to Bitcoin

On December 14, Brazil’s largest asset management firm Itaú Asset Management recommended investors allocate 3% of their funds to Bitcoin to hedge against foreign exchange and market impact risks. The firm cited Bitcoin’s low correlation with traditional local assets as a key reason, calling it a valuable diversification tool. Itaú noted market timing isn’t required and advised sticking to a disciplined long-term investment strategy. This recommendation aligns with Bitcoin allocation guidance from other major asset managers. Earlier this month, Bank of America approved a maximum 4% Bitcoin allocation proposed by its wealth advisors, while BlackRock has advised a 2% allocation.

The founder of the fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme HyperFund, known as 「Bitcoin Rodney」, has been charged with 11 counts and faces decades in prison.

On December 14, The Block reported that Rodney Burton—founder of the fraudulent crypto investment scheme HyperFund (also known as HyperVerse)—faces 11 U.S. federal charges. These include conspiracy to commit wire fraud, seven counts of money laundering, and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. Burton is accused of promoting HyperFund from June 2020 through May 2024, then using investor funds to purchase luxury apartments, sports cars, yachts, and other high-end goods. Co-defendant Brenda Chunga has already pleaded guilty in the case, while accused co-founder Sam Lee remains at large. If convicted, Burton could face decades in prison.

Michael Saylor: Will Continue to Accumulate Bitcoin Until Market Whining Stops

On December 14, Michael Saylor retweeted a statement from Bitcoin treasury (DAT) firm Strategy—confirming it will stay in Nasdaq 100-related news—along with his comment: “We’ll keep accumulating Bitcoin until the market stops whining.” Previously reported: Strategy will remain in the Nasdaq 100, retaining its constituent status. Some market watchers note the firm’s pioneering model—focused on “long-term Bitcoin buy-and-hold”—resembles an investment fund more than a traditional operating company. Meanwhile, concerns over the sustainability of Bitcoin treasury (DAT) firms are escalating. Global index provider MSCI also has reservations about adding such firms to its indices. MSCI is set to decide in mid-January next year whether to remove Strategy and similar companies from its indices.

Bitcoin Temporarily Drops Below $90,000

On December 13, Bitcoin briefly fell below $90,000, per HTX market data, posting a 2.17% 24-hour decline.

If Bitcoin falls below $88,000, the mainstream CEX's aggregated long liquidation volume will reach $1.071 billion

As of Dec. 13, Coinglass data indicates that if Bitcoin drops below $88,000, the cumulative long liquidation intensity across major centralized exchanges (CEXs) will reach $1.071 billion. Conversely, should Bitcoin climb above $92,000, the total short liquidation intensity for these CEXs will hit $1.057 billion. BlockBeats Note: Liquidation charts do not display the exact number or value of contracts being liquidated. Instead, their bars represent the relative importance of each liquidation cluster compared to adjacent clusters—i.e., their intensity. This means the chart illustrates how significantly the underlying asset’s price will be impacted when it hits a specific level. A taller “liquidation bar” signals a more intense reaction due to a liquidity cascade at that price point.

Yesterday, the US Bitcoin Spot ETF saw a net inflow of $49.1 million, while the Ethereum Spot ETF saw a net outflow of $19.4 million.

Dec. 13 – Per Farside Investors’ monitoring, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $49.1 million yesterday, including: - BlackRock IBIT: +$51.1M - Fidelity FBTC: -$2M Additionally, U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $19.4 million yesterday, with breakdowns as follows: - BlackRock ETHA: +$23.2M - Fidelity FETH: -$6.1M - Grayscale ETHE: -$14.4M - Grayscale Ethereum Trust: -$22.1M

Vanguard Group Executive Still Compares Bitcoin to "Digital Beanie Baby," Calling It Lacking Long-Term Investment Value

**December 13** Vanguard executive this week likened Bitcoin to a "speculative toy"—underscoring traditional finance’s persistent skepticism of digital assets—even as the $12 trillion asset manager now lets clients trade crypto-related ETFs. Per Bloomberg, Vanguard’s global head of quantitative equities John Ameriks said Bitcoin lacks the cash flow and compounding traits the firm seeks in long-term investments. Speaking at Bloomberg’s *ETFs in Depth* event in New York, he labeled crypto a "digital Labubu," adding: "To me, Bitcoin is at best a digital Labubu." He noted there’s no clear proof the underlying blockchain tech delivers lasting economic value. Vanguard now allows clients to trade funds holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana—putting crypto on par with assets like gold. Ameriks said the move stemmed from the track record of the January 2024 spot Bitcoin ETF launch. "We let clients hold and buy these ETFs on our platform if they want—but that’s their call," he sai

Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000, Switches from 24-Hour Gain to Loss

Per HTX market data, Bitcoin dropped below $90k on Dec 12, flipping from a 24-hour gain to a loss with a 0.02% decline.

Bitcoin Dips Below $91,000, 24-hour Gain Narrows to 0.7%

On December 12, Bitcoin fell below $91,000, per HTX market data, with its 24-hour price change narrowing to 0.7%.

HalfWood Summer: Bitcoin's take-profit levels are set at $98,000, $103,300, and $112,500, with dynamic adjustment assessment

On December 12, Chinese crypto analyst Banmuxia noted the following on Bitcoin’s daily chart: The 5-day, 10-day, and 30-day moving averages (MA5, MA10, MA30) have formed a golden cross, establishing a subsequent support zone in the $90,500–$91,300 range. For traders who entered long positions on Bitcoin in the $89,000–$90,000 range, planned take-profit targets include $98,000, $103,300, and $112,500—though these levels should be adjusted based on real-time market conditions. However, these take-profit levels are no longer viable entry points for new long positions, as the risk-reward ratio is extremely low.

An anonymous whale received 700 Bitcoins from Galaxy Digital 8 hours ago

On December 12, per monitoring by The Data Nerd, a crypto whale received 700 bitcoins from Galaxy Digital 8 hours earlier. Over the past three days, the whale has accumulated a total of 1,900 bitcoins.

Nasdaq-listed company Lion Group spends $8 million to purchase 88.49 Bitcoins

On December 11, Nasdaq-listed firm Lion Group announced it has invested $8 million to purchase 88.49 Bitcoins. The company also disclosed that as of that date, its crypto holdings include 194,727 HYPE tokens and 10,820 SOL tokens.

Jiangnan Technology increased its BTC holdings by 100 coins from the open market in November, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 1,730 coins.

Canaan Technology, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, released its unaudited November operational report on December 11, disclosing it mined 89 BTC last month. Additionally, the firm strategically added 100 BTC to its holdings via open market purchases amid price fluctuations. By month-end, its cryptocurrency inventory on the balance sheet totaled 1,730 BTC and 3,951 ETH. Also, Canaan Technology noted that as of December 10, 2025, it had repurchased approximately 6.59 million American Depositary Shares (ADS) for a total consideration of roughly $4.9 million. (PRNewswire)

CZ: Suggests Million-Dollar Lottery Winner to Invest in Bitcoin or BNB for Higher Returns

On December 11, CZ referenced Brenda—a U.S. lottery winner from Quebec—who 20 years ago rejected a $1 million lump sum in favor of a $1,000 weekly lifetime annuity. He advised her to cash out the annuity and invest in Bitcoin or BNB for higher returns. Assuming Brenda lives to age 100, her total annuity payout will be approximately $5.2 million (not inflation-adjusted). Returns from a $1 million investment in Bitcoin (currently $90,000 per coin) or BNB ($865 per coin), by comparison, would far exceed that amount. “We’ll see,” he noted.