Long-term Bitcoin holders are using covered call options to generate yield, creating hidden selling pressure that counteracts ETF inflows and explains Bitcoin’s recent underperformance.
With the Bank of Japan expected to raise interest rates on December 19, Bitcoin investors are wary. Historical data shows previous BoJ hikes have triggered significant BTC corrections, and technical analysis suggests the price could fall towards $70,000.
XRP is struggling around $2, but a TD Sequential indicator has flashed a buy signal. However, the bullish scenario depends on maintaining the crucial $1.90 support level, with potential upside to $2.50 if it holds.
Macro analyst Luke Gromen, formerly bullish on Bitcoin, now warns of short-term risks and a potential drop to $40,000. However, crypto experts have criticized his analysis, calling his arguments weak and based on sentiment rather than data.
Large-scale AI and data center projects face increasing delays and cancellations due to practical and societal obstacles, potentially impacting economic growth and Bitcoin’s price.
Tens of thousands of Dutch families fail to claim the child-related budget each year, leaving nearly €1 billion unclaimed. Many eligible households, particularly those with low to middle incomes, miss out on over €3,000 annually simply by not applying.
XRP is seeing a surge in positive sentiment on social media while the broader market stays divided. This is accompanied by consistent inflows into spot XRP ETFs and significant corporate developments at Ripple, making the asset a point of focus for investors.
Investors awaited the Fed’s rate cut, but analysts warn it may not fuel a year-end crypto rally. The Fed’s technical moves aim to stabilize the financial system, not boost markets, leaving crypto cautious.
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe argues that while the Fed’s rate cut grabbed headlines, the real story is the quiet restart of Quantitative Easing. This injection of liquidity, he says, will inevitably drive up the price of scarce assets like Bitcoin, despite short-term volatility.