Overview of popular coins on December 2, 2025, with the top three in popularity being: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Merlin Chain

Ex-OpenAI Researcher Hedge Fund Bets Big on BTC Miners in SEC Filing

Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher who departed the lab’s superalignment cadre to launch the San Francisco‑based hedge fund Situational Awareness LP, has steered his portfolio toward the AI compute backbone. The latest 13F filing for Q4 2025 reveals a dramatic scale‑up: the fund

Glassnode: BTC selling pressure has eased, institutional demand remains in the testing phase

Foresight News reports that Glassnode's data shows that Bitcoin spot ETF capital flows have stabilized after continuous outflows. The net inflow trend on the 14th has shifted to an upward trend, indicating that as BTC breaks above $70,000, selling pressure has eased. Institutional demand is still in the testing phase, but early signs of reaccumulation are emerging.

Bloomberg: China halts gasoline and diesel exports to "secure domestic demand" due to 57% reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil

The National Development and Reform Commission of China recently issued a verbal order to five major refining companies, requiring an immediate halt to the export of gasoline and diesel to ensure domestic supply. The validity of this order and whether alternative crude oil sources can be found remain uncertain, especially after the US-led coalition attacked the Persian Gulf, affecting crude oil transportation. If the conflict continues, China will face more severe import challenges.

Data: If BTC drops below $69,527, the total long liquidation strength on mainstream CEXs will reach $1.976 billion.

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Coinglass data, if BTC drops below $69,527, the total long liquidation strength on major CEXs will reach $1.976 billion. Conversely, if BTC breaks above $76,748, the total short liquidation strength on major CEXs will reach $1.756 billion.

Bitcoin Rebounds As Investors Return Amid Global Market Turmoil

Bitcoin ($BTC) is gaining renewed investor interest despite global turmoil, as it shows signs of decoupling from traditional markets. A recent recovery indicates rising confidence, which could lead to a broader growth rally in the digital asset sector.

BTC Breaks Through 73,000 USDT

Gate News bot message, Gate market display, BTC breaks through 73,000 USDT, current price 73,002.6 USDT.