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CoinMarketCap·2025-12-18 17:00

Market Overview & Trends - Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126,000 amid ETF inflows and increased institutional adoption [1] - The rise of Perpetual Decentralized Exchanges (Perp Dexes) and prediction markets marked significant developments [2] - Meme coin mania was sparked by $TRUMP [1] Regulatory & Political Landscape - The Trump era saw the implementation of pro-crypto policies, including the establishment of a U.S Strategic BTC Reserve, altcoin ETFs, and stablecoin legislations [1] - Regulatory clarity increased with FTX payouts, CZ's pardon, and Do Kwon's sentencing [2] Risks & Challenges - The crypto market experienced a $20 billion liquidation cascade due to macro shocks [1] - DeFi and CEX exploits caused significant damage [1]