How $150 billion was liquidated from crypto market in 2025 driving Bitcoin crash

Forced liquidations in the crypto derivatives market reached about $150 billion in 2025, according to CoinGlass data. On its face, the figure looks like a year of persistent crisis. For many retail traders, watching price feeds turn red became shorthand for chaos. дальше »

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Tron Emerges as Perps Trading Outlier With $5.7B Weekly Volume Spike

Tron is standing out in a cooling crypto derivatives market as on-chain perpetuals volume tops $1 billion for two consecutive days. дальше »

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'Love This': Ethereum Billionaire Tom Lee Reacts to Fake $20,000 ETH Price Prediction

Even though the $20,000 ETH call on X turned out to be fake, Tom Lee reacted with just two words, a reminder that his Ethereum treasury holds 4,066,062 ETH and moves by about $4 billion for every $1,000 change in price. дальше »

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Bitcoin (BTC) Options Expiry Fuels Volatility Spike

Bitcoin price volatility has picked up ahead of a record $23.7 billion options expiry, with BTC hovering around $88.5K. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Options Expiry Fuels Volatility Spike appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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MEXC’s Ethereum Eco Month Records $114 Billion in Futures Trading Volume

MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, concluded its Ethereum Eco Month on December 24, 2025. The month-long campaign recorded $114. дальше »

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Crypto’s High-Stakes Corner Booms As Derivatives Trading Soars To $86 Trillion

According to a report by liquidation tracker CoinGlass, cryptocurrency derivatives trading hit roughly $85. 7 trillion in 2025, an average of about $264 billion a day. That surge put derivatives back at the center of crypto activity and left a clear imprint on markets worldwide. дальше »

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The Biggest Options Expiry Ever—What $27 Billion Means for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Crypto markets are bracing for a historic year-end event today, December 26, with more than $27 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiring on Deribit. This represents over half of the derivatives exchange’s total open interest. дальше »

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Gold-backed stablecoins nearly triple as one token dominates 2025

Gold-backed stablecoins have surged to about $4b in 2025, led by two tokens holding nearly 90% of supply as rising gold prices and a major issuer’s vault push tokenized bullion into the spotlight. Gold-backed stablecoins have reached approximately $4 billion… дальше »

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10 stories that rewired digital finance in 2025 – the year crypto became infrastructure

This year opened with Bitcoin (BTC) proponents expecting a clean rally, driven by halving narratives, spot ETF momentum, and a Fed pivot all stacked neatly in their favor. Instead, the year closed with BTC stuck 30% below its October peak, North Korean hackers walking away with $2 billion, and the US government quietly building a […] The post 10 stories that rewired digital finance in 2025 – the year crypto became infrastructure appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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$6 Billion In Ethereum Options: What This Means For Price

Ethereum (ETH) is approaching a pivotal derivatives deadline as billions of dollars in options contracts near expiration, placing the $3,000 price level firmly in focus for traders. While traders are betting on a move higher, Ethereum’s near-term price action remains uncertain. дальше »

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Crypto derivatives volume explode to $86T in 2025, averaging $265B per day

Crypto derivatives trading surged to $86 trillion in 2025, averaging $265 billion per day, as Binance captured almost 30% of global volume, CoinGlass reported. дальше »

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BitMines' $15B Ethereum bet suffers a $3.5B loss - Is a relief likely?

The Q4 2025 crypto market rout is testing the patience of digital asset treasuries (DATs). BitMine Immersion, the world’s largest Ethereum treasury firm, has recorded a substantial $3. 5 billion unreThe post BitMines' $15B Ethereum bet suffers a $3. дальше »

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XRP ETF net assets cross $1.25 billion milestone, but price-action muted

XRP remains in a $1.85–$1.91 range, with strong selling near $1.90 and consistent bids near $1.86, suggesting a potential decisive break ahead. дальше »

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Crypto mergers and acquisitions hit record $8.6B in 2025: FT

The number of crypto deals reportedly skyrocketed this year and hit a record total value of $8.6 billion, led by Coinbase’s record-breaking acquisition of Deribit. дальше »

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Top Crypto Hacks: 2025 Becomes Costliest Year for Crypto Hacks As $1.4B Bybit Breach Tops the List

In 2025, the crypto industry has gone through the largest number of cyberattacks ever recorded, with the cumulative losses totaling over $2.2 billion dollars. дальше »

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Nvidia Absorbs Another Rival for $20B, Boosting Decentralized AI

NVIDIA has agreed to pay approximately $20 billion to acquire assets from artificial intelligence chip startup Groq, marking the company’s largest transaction on record and continuing its strategy of absorbing potential competitors before they can challenge its market dominance. дальше »

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XRP, Solana Secure Inflows As Institutions Move $1 Billion Out Of Bitcoin And Ethereum

An interesting round of institutional repositioning played out across crypto investment products last week, as nearly $1 billion exited the market following several weeks of steady inflows.   The latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report from CoinShares shows that the pullback was not evenly distributed. дальше »

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Aave (AAVE) Has $50B in Deposits, but Borrowing Is Down 70% – What’s Going On?

Aave (AAVE) still looks big on paper. The protocol holds close to $50 billion in deposits, which usually signals strength.   But under the surface, something has changed. Since August, borrowing volume on Aave has dropped by around 70%, and that gap explains why the AAVE token is down about 35% year to date. дальше »

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Trump Media Moves $174 Million Worth Of Bitcoin Amid $6 Billion Merger Plans

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Ethereum price drops as whale buys tokens worth $1.67 billion

Ethereum (ETH) token declined to a low of $2,900, much lower than the year-to-date high of $4,960. This drop has coincided with the broader industry's performance. дальше »

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Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals

The largest deals of the year included Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, Kraken's $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader, and Ripple's $1.25 billion buyout of Hidden Road. дальше »

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Crypto deal volume hits record $8.6B in 2025 amid regulatory tailwinds

With Washington flipping the script on digital assets, crypto companies struck $8.6 billion in deals in 2025, notching the industry’s busiest mergers and acquisitions year to date. According to a Financial Times report citing PitchBook data, 267 deals were recorded… дальше »

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This Friday’s Bitcoin Options Expiry Could Shake Up The Market: What To Look Out For

As the year comes to a close, Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching a pivotal moment that could lead to increased market volatility. This Friday, December 26, more than $23 billion worth of Bitcoin options are set to expire, marking the largest options expiration in the cryptocurrency’s history. дальше »

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The rise and the tragic fall of Pi Network

Pi Network, a crypto project that was meant to disrupt the industry, has become one of the biggest flops in 2025 as it plunged from a record high of $3 in February to the current $0.2040. The token has erased billions of dollars in value as the market capitalization dropped from nearly $20 billion to […] дальше »

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XRP Takes Hit as Whales Sell 1 Billion Coins, But Pro-Ripple Attorney Says XRP Will ‘Shock the World in 2026’

XRP is under pressure as broad market weakness and aggressive whale selling push the crypto into a deeper short-term decline. According to CoinMarketCap data, XRP fell 2. 06% over the past 24 hours, underperforming the crypto market’s 3. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Reset: Millionaire Dreams Need Real Utility Now as 125 Billion SHIB Leave Exchanges

Shiba Inu (SHIB), once crypto’s rags-to-riches sensation, may have peaked. Market analyst Crypto Hutsler acknowledges that the token’s past explosive growth sets a tough benchmark, making future gains increasingly challenging. дальше »

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Bitget Boasts $3 Billion Bitcoin Reserve Amid Insane 114% Surge

Bitget’s Bitcoin holdings have increased significantly over the past year, hitting a massive 34,055 BTC worth over $3 billion. дальше »

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Bitcoin Whales Sold $15 Billion BTC in 2025 as Further Price Correction Expected

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Aave insiders warn a “hostile” holiday vote could destroy the protocol’s dominance as prices crash

The battle for control of Aave, the $52 billion decentralized lending giant, has escalated from a debate over interface economics into an open civil war regarding governance legitimacy. What began as a dispute over $10 million in annualized swap fees and brand ownership has, in the last 24 hours, mutated into a bitter procedural fight […] The post Aave insiders warn a “hostile” holiday vote could destroy the protocol’s dominance as prices crash appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Aave prices are crashing as insiders warn a “hostile” holiday vote could destroy the protocol’s dominance

The battle for control of Aave, the $52 billion decentralized lending giant, has escalated from a debate over interface economics into an open civil war regarding governance legitimacy. What began as a dispute over $10 million in annualized swap fees and brand ownership has, in the last 24 hours, mutated into a bitter procedural fight […] The post Aave prices are crashing as insiders warn a “hostile” holiday vote could destroy the protocol’s dominance appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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69% of All Binance Top Traders Are Long Cardano Amid $1.25 Billion Success of "New ADA"

Cardano just drew 69% of Binance's top traders to the long side as "new ADA" Midnight ripped to a $1.25 billion valuation, turning the network's quiet December into its loudest comeback signal in months. дальше »

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Solana treasury-focused Upexi files for up to $1 billion capital raise

The company manages a portfolio of consumer brands and holds about 2 million SOL, making it the fourth-largest solana treasury of any public company. дальше »

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$1.12 Billion in Five Weeks: XRP Community Reacts to ETF Milestone

XRP stands out in ETF inflows, attracting attention from the crypto community. дальше »

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$513,836,820 Bitcoin Mystery Stuns Biggest US Crypto Exchange, Coinbase: Details

Half a billion dollars in Bitcoin just left Coinbase for an unlabeled wallet, and after the transfer the address went dark with zero explanation, and all eyes on the chain. дальше »

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Bitget’s Bitcoin reserves reach $3 billion after 114% annual growth

Bitgets Bitcoin reserves surged to 34,055 BTC in December 2025, a 114% yearly increase as the exchange strengthens its reserve strategy. The post Bitget’s Bitcoin reserves reach $3 billion after 114% annual growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ethereum is vanishing from exchanges, and the massive wallets absorbing it prove you aren’t the target audience anymore

Ethereum (ETH) broke its 2021 all-time high in August, brushing $4,945 and a $600 billion market cap, while exchange balances hit record lows. Corporate treasuries and spot ETFs now control nearly 11% of the circulating supply. дальше »

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Bitcoin options expire as bulls eye upside with $23B looming Dec. 26

Record $23B Bitcoin options expire Dec. 26, with max pain near current ranges and liquidity thin, setting the stage for sharp BTC volatility. A record $23 billion in Bitcoin options contracts are scheduled to expire on Friday, December 26, representing… дальше »

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IMF and El Salvador continue negotiations over Bitcoin risks

El Salvador and the International Monetary Fund have made notable progress in their ongoing negotiations over Bitcoin policy and economic reforms, as the country looks to access a $1. 4 billion loan package. дальше »

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Strategy ups cash reserves to $2.19b, puts Bitcoin buying on hold

Strategy broke its BTC accumulation streak and uppsed its USD reserve to $2.19 billion. дальше »

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Bitcoin slips below $88,000 as traders brace for $28.5 billion Deribit options expiry

Crypto continues to lose ground ahead of this week's record options expiration, while defensive positioning and thinning liquidity suggest caution into 2026. дальше »

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Trump Media Adds 451 Bitcoin, Total BTC Holdings Surpass $1 Billion

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Media Adds 451 Bitcoin, Total BTC Holdings Surpass $1 Billion Trump Media just added 451 Bitcoin to its holdings, bringing its total to 11,542 BTC worth over $1 billion as part of its ongoing crypto treasury strategy. дальше »

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BNB at $860 lags broader market as scrutiny of Binance grows

An FT report alleged Binance failed to stop suspicious transactions, despite agreeing to pay $4.3 billion to settle a U.S. criminal case in 2023. дальше »

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$9 Billion in 24 Hours: Cardano's 'New ADA' Outpaces XRP

Cardano's native token quickly gains traction on the market, outpacing major cryptocurrencies, including XRP. дальше »

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Hut 8’s AI data center deal is bigger than meets the eye: Benchmark lifts price target to $85

Shares of the bitcoin miner jumped higher last week on its $7 billion pact with Google-backed Fluidstack. дальше »

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Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.066 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $13.2 Billion

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 22nd December 2025, Chainwire The post Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.066 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $13.2 Billion appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Bitcoin reclaims $90,000, but risk of U.S. trading day awaits

Futures open interest rose steadily as BTC pushed higher, climbing toward $60 billion across major venues. дальше »

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Here’s Why Uniswap Fee Switch Vote Could Change UNI Value Overnight

Uniswap (UNI) processes around $80 billion in trading volume every month. Yet UNI holders receive nothing from that activity. No protocol fees. No revenue share. Just price speculation. That disconnect is now at the center of a governance vote that could redefine what the UNI token actually represents. дальше »

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Boxing Day bonanza: $27 billion in bitcoin, ether options set for year-end reset

The expiration involves over 50% of Deribit's total open interest, with a bullish bias indicated by a put-call ratio of 0.38. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Bulls Awaken as Double-Bottom Hints Emerge with 100 Billion SHIB Leaving Exchanges

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XRP vs BNB Unexpectedly Becomes Tightest Race Crypto Has Right Now

XRP is pressing BNB for the top-three non-stablecoin slot right now, with market caps split by about $1.35 billion, so one hard session can flip the ranking and rewrite the narrative. дальше »

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