This article summarizes cryptocurrency news as of December 16, 2025, focusing on the latest Bitcoin news, Ethereum upgrades, Dogecoin trends, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price forecasts. Major Web3 events today include: 1. Chair of the US SEC: Cryptocurrency may become the ultimate financial monitoring tool, calling for regulatory balance between privacy and security 2. MetaMask launches Bitcoin support, continuing to expand multi-chain operations 3. Huang Licheng has been liquidated 200 times since the market crash on October 11, with total losses exceeding $22.88 million

Gate News bot message, the cryptocurrency market continues its decline, consolidating near April levels. BTC slides toward $85K at $86,533, down 3.7%, while ETH loses $3K support, trading at $2,948, down 6.2%. Spot volume across major CEXs decreases 28%. The Fear and Greed Index drops to 11, indicat

With MSTR's stock price dropping more than 8% in a single day, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, is facing new market pressures. Although the company recently invested about $950 million to acquire 10,645 Bitcoins, the market did not respond positively, and its core valuation metric, mNAV (enterprise value to Bitcoin holdings market value ratio), has fallen to a historic low of 1.10, raising concerns among investors about the sustainability of its Bitcoin strategy. Data shows that Strategy's current enterprise value is approximately between $60.5 billion and $64.3 billion, while its Bitcoin holdings are valued at about $57.9 billion. As Bitcoin's price dipped to $85,304 over the past 24 hours, the mNAV decreased by about 5.9%. Analysts point out that if Bitcoin continues to weaken, especially amid market fears over potential changes in monetary policies by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, the mNAV could further approach the critical psychological threshold of 1.

Bitcoin has pulled back approximately 30% from its high to around $85,000. Medium-term holders are accelerating their accumulation, adding 54,000 BTC over the past week, indicating bottom-fishing behavior. However, the selling pressure from large-scale holders still constrains the market, and in the short term, Bitcoin's price may continue to face downward pressure.

As Bitcoin's price has fallen approximately 30% from the peak of around $126,200 and is hovering near the key support level of $85,000, concerns about a further decline to the $70,000 region are intensifying. However, on-chain data presents a different intriguing picture: institutional funds and high-net-worth investors are continuing to accumulate Bitcoin at the fastest rate in 13 years. Glassnode data shows that medium-sized holders (commonly referred to as "Bitcoin sharks") holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC increased their total holdings from approximately 3.521 million to 3.575 million BTC over the past week, a net increase of about 54,000 BTC. This accumulation speed has reached a new high since 2012, reflecting a clear pattern of buying the dip.

CZ posted on the X platform: "If you've ever envied those who buy cryptocurrencies at low prices and hold them long-term through market cycles, think about what they are doing at such moments." This statement from CZ essentially serves as a reminder to the market of a repeatedly validated but easily overlooked fact — long-term returns often come from the most difficult stages to endure.

As the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November is about to be released, Federal Reserve Board member Stephen Milun publicly challenged the mainstream narrative that "inflation remains significantly above the target," prompting the market to reassess the future interest rate path. The timing of these comments coincides with investors closely monitoring macroeconomic data for its potential impact on Federal Reserve policy, the US dollar trend, and risk assets such as Bitcoin. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the market currently prices in over a 75% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged at the January 2026 meeting, indicating a cooling of long-term tightening expectations. Milun believes that the potential inflation level is actually very close to the Fed’s 2% target, and that the current inflation "overshoot" is more due to lagging and biased statistical methods rather than demand overheating.

Recent market data shows that Bitcoin's price continues to underperform compared to tech stocks and the overall U.S. stock market. After the Federal Reserve signaled a dovish rate cut, the Nasdaq Composite Index decreased by about 1.7%, while Bitcoin's decline during the same period widened to 2.4%, indicating that its short-term volatility remains higher than that of traditional risk assets. From a mid-term perspective, this gap becomes even more evident. Since the second half of 2025, the component stocks of the Nasdaq index have increased by approximately 17%, whereas Bitcoin has fallen by about 15% over the past six months. This contrasts with the market's long-term expectation of Bitcoin as a "high-beta tech asset" and also means that the returns from allocating to the Nasdaq index this year have significantly outperformed those from investing in Bitcoin.

On-Chain Analysis Platform Glassnode's latest report indicates that although Bitcoin's price has experienced a significant pullback from its all-time high, its overall performance over the past three months has still outperformed the vast majority of the cryptocurrency sector, demonstrating that market funds and investment preferences remain focused on Bitcoin. Glassnode states that over the past three months, "the average returns of almost all cryptocurrency sectors have been lower than Bitcoin," and this persistent relative weakness reflects that in the current market environment, capital is more inclined to flow into Bitcoin rather than riskier altcoins.

The discussion about quantum computing potentially causing a collapse of the Bitcoin market has recently heated up again. In response, Blockstream CEO and renowned cryptographer Adam Back explicitly stated that the current level of quantum computing development is far from enough to threaten the Bitcoin network, let alone trigger a systemic collapse at the price level. Adam Back refuted an extreme opinion article that claimed quantum computers could cause Bitcoin's price to plummet 99% from approximately $87,000. Back pointed out that such a scenario is only possible if quantum computers can massively break Bitcoin wallet private keys and attack the entire network consensus mechanism, but the reality is still very far from reaching this stage.

According to Bloomberg, Bitcoin prices have fallen below the $86,000 mark for the first time in two weeks, indicating that market downside pressure is intensifying. On Monday, Bitcoin dropped as much as 3.7%, touching a low of $85,171, and then slightly rebounded above $86,000 during early Asian trading on Tuesday. However, overall, Bitcoin has retreated about 30% from its previous all-time high of over $126,000, and investor sentiment has noticeably weakened. Analysts point out that Bitcoin has recently been approaching the lower end of its previous trading range. Every rebound encounters selling pressure from investors who entered near historical highs in early October, creating clear resistance above. FalconX senior derivatives trader Bohan Jiang stated that Bitcoin is currently fluctuating sharply between $85,000 and $94,000, with overall trading interest in the crypto market remaining low and trading volume staying at subdued levels.

The cryptocurrency market has been under continuous pressure recently, and the so-called "Christmas rally" is becoming increasingly unlikely. On Monday, major digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple (XRP) all declined collectively, with prices falling to at least a one-week low, and the derivatives market liquidation scale also significantly expanded. Data shows that Bitcoin has fallen more than 3% in the past 24 hours, with the price dropping from nearly $90,000 in early Monday trading to a low of $85,833, hitting a new low since early December. Ethereum also performed poorly, declining over 4% intraday to $2,955; Ripple dropped about 4.5%, falling back to $1.90, also hitting a new low since December. Over the past week, almost all of the top ten cryptocurrencies by market cap, except stablecoins, have weakened across the board.

Golden Finance reports that Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan announced that the 2026 top ten predictions will be released on December 17. It is expected that Bitcoin will break through the four-year cycle to reach a new all-time high, with volatility lower than Nvidia and a decreasing correlation with stocks. This trend is benefiting from the influx of institutional capital and improved regulatory policies.

Odaily Planet Daily News: Grayscale predicts in its 2026 Outlook Report released on Monday that in the first half of 2026, driven by increased global macro-level demand for alternative value storage and improved regulatory clarity in the United States, Bitcoin prices will reach new highs. Grayscale believes this will mark the end of the so-called “four-year cycle” theory. The company points out that due to rising public sector debt and its potential impact on inflation, fiat currencies face increasingly severe devaluation risks, which could continue to boost demand for Bitcoin and Ether in investment portfolios. Grayscale expects that by 2026, the U.S. Congress will pass bipartisan legislation on the crypto market structure, solidifying blockchain-based finance’s position in the U.S. capital markets and promoting ongoing institutional investment inflows. The report also discusses the growth of the stablecoin market.

Bitcoin drops from $94,000 to $87,000 after facing resistance, with selling pressure increasing. Although active addresses slightly decrease, transfer volume rises. The market is in a consolidation phase with mixed confidence, potentially facing further decline or prolonged volatility.

Matador Technologies Inc. amended its $100 million convertible note financing agreement with ATW Partners and completed the first closing. The financing funds will be exclusively used for Bitcoin purchases, with an annual note interest rate of 8%, decreasing to 5% after listing. The company plans to acquire up to 1,000 Bitcoins by 2026 to drive growth in Bitcoin holdings per share.

Gate News Bot Message, December 16th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, BTC (Bitcoin) is currently trading at $85,952.11, down 2.86% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $94,601.57 and a low of $85,304.08. The 24-hour trading volume reached $44.838 billion. The current market capitalization is approximately $1.72 trillion, a decrease of $50.54 million from yesterday. Bitcoin is an innovative payment network and a new kind of currency. Bitcoin operates using peer-to-peer technology, without the need for a central authority or bank involvement; transaction management and Bitcoin issuance are collectively handled by the network. Bitcoin is open-source, with its design being public; no one owns or controls Bitcoin, and everyone can participate. Through its many unique features, Bitcoin

Bitcoin Bancorp plans to deploy up to 200 cryptocurrency ATMs in Texas in Q1 2026, citing the state as "the most crypto-friendly region" with favorable regulations and policies supporting innovation.

As the end of the year approaches, Bitcoin network activity has dropped to its lowest level in 12 months, with active addresses and miner revenue both declining significantly, indicating limited demand for block space. In particular, Rune trading pairs contribute insufficient transaction fees, leading to a mismatch between network utilization and value creation.

According to Hyperinsight monitoring, as Bitcoin drops below $87,000, the overall unrealized loss of the BTC OG insider whale exceeds $37 million, with long positions in ETH, BTC, and SOL all showing losses.

Golden Finance reports that, according to Bitcoin For Corporations, Strive Company announced an increase in the dividend yield of SATA perpetual preferred shares from 12% to 12.25%.

Odaily Planet Daily News: Bhutan and cryptocurrency market maker Cumberland DRW have signed a multi-year memorandum of understanding to collaborate on building digital asset infrastructure in Gelephu Mindfulness City, further deepening the country's long-term cryptocurrency strategy focused on sustainable development. According to the cooperation agreement, Cumberland will support Bhutan's Bitcoin reserve management, establish an office in Gelephu Mindfulness City, and hire local talent. The two parties will also explore the development of a national-level digital asset ecosystem, including modern financial frameworks, sustainable mining, artificial intelligence computing, yield generation, and stablecoin infrastructure. This initiative is led by Green Digital, a digital infrastructure company associated with Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Renowned analyst Peter Brandt predicts that the current Bitcoin bull market cycle has broken below the parabola, with an expected potential decline of up to 80%, and the bottom could be around $25,240. This expectation is based on past market trends.

ChainCatcher News reports that, according to financefeeds, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% as expected (3 votes against), with Powell confirming a pause after one more rate cut in 2026. The market is beginning to digest the dovish remarks of the new chairman candidate Kevin Hassett (he mentioned the possibility of more than 3 rate cuts). Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve announced a monthly repurchase of approximately $40 billion in short-term government bonds, lowering real interest rates and providing liquidity, which is mildly positive for stocks, metals, and cryptocurrencies. Compared to the US dollar, major currencies like the euro and yen are showing hawkish narratives. The 30-year German government bond yield hit a new high, attracting capital inflows into European assets. Precious metals surged strongly: gold broke through $4,300, silver hit a record high, and platinum and palladium also reached mid-term new highs. Bitcoin traded within a narrow range of $92,000-$93,000, with E

After the Federal Reserve's expected 25 basis point rate cut, there was a noticeable shift in global capital flows. In addition to the rate cut, the Federal Reserve also announced it will repurchase approximately $40 billion of short-term government bonds (T-bills) each month, further lowering real interest rates and injecting liquidity into the market. From a policy perspective, this combination should be favorable for risk assets, but the market's actual reaction has shown clear divergence. The rate decision was largely in line with expectations, with 3 out of 10 members voting against. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell explicitly stated that there is still room for further rate cuts in 2026, after which the policy may enter a period of observation, with a renewed focus on inflation control. Against this backdrop, markets are re-evaluating the future monetary policy path, especially regarding the stance of the new dovish-leaning Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Hasset, whose previous hints that the number of future rate cuts could exceed three have, in the short term, increased market uncertainty.

The Russell 2000 Value Index recently hit a new all-time high (ATH), and this breakthrough quickly sparked market discussions about the direction of risk assets, especially its potential guiding significance for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market. As an important indicator of changes in risk appetite, the strength of the small-cap stock index is often seen as a signal that funds are beginning to re-embrace high-volatility assets. Market analysts point out that the Russell 2000 Index covers approximately 2,000 small-cap U.S. companies, and unlike the S&P 500, which is dominated by large-cap stocks, its rise usually occurs during periods of increased risk appetite. Historical experience shows that this phase often coincides closely with the start of Bitcoin and altcoin rallies. Earlier this month, the index broke through a long-term technical resistance level, which is seen as a typical signal of "risk appetite returning."

In the current context of intertwined macro and market sentiment, Bitcoin (BTC) is in a phase of high volatility and low certainty. Safe-haven sentiment continues to rise, prices fluctuate repeatedly, and key support levels are under test, making the market more dominated by short-term traders and leveraged funds. This oscillating structure, in fact, makes shorting Bitcoin more attractive in terms of risk-reward ratio. From on-chain and derivatives data, Bitcoin's estimated leverage ratio (ELR) has rebounded to around 0.22, indicating traders are increasing their leveraged exposure and actively betting on short-term volatility. Lookonchain data further confirms this trend: a trader has been shorting BTC for seven consecutive days, with a total profit of over $22 million. This suggests that in an environment of tightening liquidity, the short strategy is forming a self-reinforcing feedback loop.

Ahead of the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), the stock price of Japan-listed company Metaplanet has been hovering around 440 yen. The company's CEO Simon Gerovich recently hinted publicly that this meeting will make important decisions regarding “key Bitcoin purchases and capital structure adjustments,” and the voting results may profoundly impact the company's future Bitcoin strategic layout. On December 15, Metaplanet officially announced on the X platform that it will hold an online Extraordinary General Meeting on December 22. The meeting will focus on corporate governance and medium- to long-term strategies, with the most market-focused topic being the Bitcoin accumulation plan for 2025 and beyond. The company emphasized in the announcement that this EGM is “crucial” to Metaplanet's future development and urged shareholders to exercise their voting rights in advance within the specified timeframe.

Spain and Denmark police recently jointly cracked a cross-border violent crime case targeting cryptocurrency holders. The gang engaged in kidnapping with the aim of stealing digital assets, ultimately resulting in the death of one victim, highlighting the ongoing rise in "Wrench Attack" risks in the cryptocurrency field in recent years. Spanish authorities reported that police have arrested five suspects domestically and cooperated with Danish police to charge four other involved individuals. The joint investigation revealed that the criminal organization specifically targeted individuals holding cryptocurrencies, using gun threats and physical violence to force victims to surrender access to their digital wallets.

After a three-week rally, Bitcoin's short-term trend is beginning to show signs of fatigue. As the Nasdaq index faces resistance in its rebound, the market's overall outlook on risk assets is changing, which has put Bitcoin under renewed downward pressure. Since reaching a low of around $80,000 on November 21, Bitcoin has rebounded to above $90,000, forming a reverse ascending channel within a downtrend, with structure continuously making higher highs and higher lows. Driven by Fed rate cuts, a weakening US dollar index, and the improvement of some long-term technical indicators, the market once held expectations for a trend reversal.

BlockBeats News, December 15 — Chinese crypto analyst Ban Mu Xia released an analysis video today stating that although Bitcoin has fallen below @9@0,000 USD, the overall trend remains intact. Multiple moving averages on the 4-hour chart are converging to form a key resistance level (around @9@.05 million USD), and a breakthrough would signal a critical bullish sign. Additionally, Ban Mu Xia lowered the take-profit points to @9@.62 million, @10@.16 million, @11 million, and @11.25 million USD (previously set at "@9@.8 million, @10.33 million, and @11.25 million USD, with dynamic adjustments"), and emphasized once again that with improved liquidity, assets like Bitcoin are still highly likely to rise.