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Expert Alleges Bitcoin Under Siege Again, ETFs And BlackRock Suspected

The recent surge in Bitcoin volatility has led to significant liquidations, sparking expert allegations of market manipulation. Market expert NoLimit reported that BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, transferred hundreds of millions in BTC to Coinbase Prime wallets at stock market open—a pattern suggesting institutional selling. This activity, combined with low liquidity and risk management ahead of derivatives events, contributed to rapid price declines. Further analysis by OxNobler revealed large-scale sell-offs: Binance sold 10,155 BTC, Wintermute 5,354 BTC, Coinbase 10,113 BTC, BlackRock 4,945 BTC, and Kraken 4,630 BTC—totaling over $2.5 billion in BTC sold within 30 minutes. Analysts from Bull Theory noted Bitcoin dropped $2,300 in 45 minutes, liquidating $66 million in long positions. Approximately $60 billion was wiped from the crypto market without negative news, reinforcing concerns about manipulation. BTC was trading at $87,340, down over 30% from its October all-time high.

bitcoinist12/26 23:05

Expert Alleges Bitcoin Under Siege Again, ETFs And BlackRock Suspected

bitcoinist12/26 23:05

Solana’s leverage-driven tug of war puts $120 support at risk – How?

Solana's market is currently defined by high leverage and extreme volatility, with its price struggling to hold the critical $120 support level. After failing to break the $150 resistance multiple times, SOL has established a bearish structure. A significant factor is the split among whale investors: while bullish whales are facing substantial unrealized losses on leveraged long positions, bearish whales are profiting from shorting the asset. This dynamic creates a volatile tug-of-war. Despite Circle minting $55 billion in USDC on Solana in 2025, providing ample liquidity, the altcoin continues to face downward pressure. The influx of capital appears to be fueling speculation rather than stabilization. The current conditions, marked by a bearish structure and overexposed long positions, present an ideal setup for a bear trap that could break the key $120 support.

ambcrypto12/26 21:07

Solana’s leverage-driven tug of war puts $120 support at risk – How?

ambcrypto12/26 21:07

From Bitcoin To Ethereum: Exchange Data Signals A Major Rotation In Trading Activity

Exchange data from Alphractal indicates a significant shift in crypto trading activity, with a major rotation from Bitcoin to Ethereum. While both assets face market volatility, the number of perpetual trades for BTC has dropped sharply, with its 7-day average falling to 13 million. In contrast, Ethereum's trade count has risen, maintaining a higher 7-day average of 17.5 million. This suggests traders are pivoting towards ETH, reflecting a change in market dynamics and conviction. Bitcoin is now in a reset phase following its largest Open Interest drawdown, indicating reduced leverage and a cautious market. At the time of writing, Bitcoin traded at $88,875.

bitcoinist12/26 21:05

From Bitcoin To Ethereum: Exchange Data Signals A Major Rotation In Trading Activity

bitcoinist12/26 21:05

$14.8M whale activity puts pressure on TRUMP’s price, but is $4.80 next?

A whale deposited 3 million TRUMP tokens (worth $14.88M) into Binance, realizing a loss of $7.8M. This signaled capitulation rather than profit-taking. Despite the sell pressure, TRUMP's price held above $4.80, indicating market absorption of the selling flow. The price broke above a descending channel but failed to sustain above the $5.20–$5.25 resistance zone, which was retested and rejected. It now hovers near $5, with downside risk toward $4.80. The RSI at 46 confirms weak bullish momentum but no panic selling. Buyer-dominant spot CVD suggests ongoing demand, though it appears reactive rather than conviction-driven, failing to push prices higher. Trader positioning shows a slight long bias (56.87% long vs. 43.13% short) but lacks strong conviction, indicating cautious sentiment. Liquidity clusters above $5.10–$5.20 may attract short-term upward probes, but failure to break higher could lead to a drop toward the $4.80 liquidity zone. Overall, TRUMP remains structurally weak with near-term downside pressure likely, as buyers lack momentum to drive a significant recovery.

ambcrypto12/26 20:16

$14.8M whale activity puts pressure on TRUMP’s price, but is $4.80 next?

ambcrypto12/26 20:16

XRP See Renewed Buying Activity From Large Investors – Here How Much They’ve Bought

XRP is experiencing renewed buying activity from large investors (whales) despite ongoing market volatility and resistance at the $2 price level. These whales, holding between 100 million and 1 billion XRP, have increased their holdings by approximately 120 million XRP (worth around $150 million). Similarly, mid-tier investors are also accumulating. While this signals growing confidence, it is viewed as a cautious move rather than overtly bullish. Nearly 50% of XRP's supply is currently held at a loss, which could trigger panic but also historically precedes potential rallies, as seen in late 2024. XRP was trading at $1.86 at the time of reporting.

bitcoinist12/26 18:44

XRP See Renewed Buying Activity From Large Investors – Here How Much They’ve Bought

bitcoinist12/26 18:44

Bitcoin’s Long Game Is Winning, Even If The Short Term Looks Messy—CEO

Bitcoin's price has declined around 27% from its October all-time high, trading near $88,750, amid net outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs and a record-sized options expiry that suppressed volatility. Market sentiment remains in "Extreme Fear," reflecting short-term pressure. However, executives like Phong Le of Strategy emphasize strong long-term fundamentals, citing solid market conditions and policy progress, including a US executive order for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Despite institutional interest and clearer regulatory signals, short-term factors like ETF outflows and persistent fear keep the market volatile and range-bound.

bitcoinist12/26 11:14

Bitcoin’s Long Game Is Winning, Even If The Short Term Looks Messy—CEO

bitcoinist12/26 11:14

Why Bitcoin Briefly Hit $24,000 on Binance — and Why It Didn’t Matter

Bitcoin experienced a brief flash crash on Binance’s BTC/USD1 trading pair on December 24, plummeting from around $87,000 to $24,000 in seconds before quickly recovering. The sharp drop was caused by a large market sell order that exhausted the limited buy-side liquidity on this thinly traded pair, exacerbated by holiday-thin volumes. Arbitrage traders swiftly corrected the discrepancy, and the broader Bitcoin market remained stable around $86,400. Binance clarified that no liquidations or system-wide issues occurred, attributing the event to low liquidity rather than manipulation. The incident highlights the risks of trading low-volume pairs, especially during periods of reduced market participation.

ccn.com12/26 10:25

Why Bitcoin Briefly Hit $24,000 on Binance — and Why It Didn’t Matter

ccn.com12/26 10:25

Matrixport Research: After Months of Caution, Bitcoin Enters a Phase of Structural Gameplay

Bitcoin has entered a new structural phase after months of cautious and range-bound trading, shifting from a one-sided downward trend to a more balanced risk-reward dynamic. Despite recent underperformance against other assets and continued low volatility, key indicators suggest a potential inflection point. The largest-ever Bitcoin options expiration on December 26, 2025, with $17.2 billion in call options and $6.2 billion in puts, is a critical event. While calls are concentrated above $100,000 (a level difficult to reach near-term), puts clustered around $85,000 may lead to intensified price action around that level. Post-expiration, market sentiment may begin improving as risk budgets reset, ETF flows potentially return, and institutional rebalancing occurs in January. Although 2026 may remain challenging for long-only strategies, tactical opportunities are emerging as the market transitions from “downside risk dominance” to a phase of “limited downside but catalysts still needed.”

Matrixport12/26 09:43

Matrixport Research: After Months of Caution, Bitcoin Enters a Phase of Structural Gameplay

Matrixport12/26 09:43

Matrixport Research: After Months of Caution, Bitcoin Enters a Phase of Structural Gameplay

Since mid-October, Bitcoin has been in a corrective phase with subdued market sentiment, though recent structural shifts suggest a transition from a one-sided downtrend to a more complex, range-bound consolidation. Key indicators from derivatives positioning, ETF flows, and technical analysis point to a market entering a new phase of structural博弈. Bitcoin has been trading within a $70,000–$100,000 range amid low implied volatility and reduced risk appetite. Factors such as tax-loss selling and cautious institutional behavior have contributed to the sideways movement, with limited upward catalysts and restrained risk asset momentum. A significant structural inflection point is approaching with the expiration of a record $17.2 billion in Bitcoin options on December 26, 2025. The concentration of put options near $85,000 may make that level a focal point for price action. Post-expiration, market dynamics may shift as risk budgets reset and potential ETF inflows return in January, offering room for sentiment improvement. While 2026 may remain challenging for long-only strategies, tactical opportunities are emerging as Bitcoin’s a period of underperformance relative to other assets. The options expiration event may serve as a catalyst for renewed positioning ahead of expected January inflows, marking a critical window for observing structural change and potential sentiment reversal.

marsbit12/26 09:37

Matrixport Research: After Months of Caution, Bitcoin Enters a Phase of Structural Gameplay

marsbit12/26 09:37

Bitcoin’s $85K price battle – Why BTC’s holiday setup looks familiar

Bitcoin is currently testing the $85K price level amid holiday season volatility, with a recent sharp 73% drop on Binance BTC/USD pair sparking manipulation debates. Despite this, the market shows resilience with a 2.2% intraday gain and a "fear" zone sentiment that historically indicates accumulation. Strong technical setup and reduced FUD suggest the dip may have reset Bitcoin for a potential rally, with $85K acting as a key support level. The overall outlook remains bullish for a holiday season surge.

ambcrypto12/26 09:02

Bitcoin’s $85K price battle – Why BTC’s holiday setup looks familiar

ambcrypto12/26 09:02

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