Bitcoin dominance continues its relentless climb as markets consolidate into year-end, leaving altcoins trapped under heavy supply pressure and an unforgiving token unlock schedule. Wintermute’s latest market update confirms what many traders feared. Retail investors are rotating out of altcoins and back into major assets, signaling the end of the anticipated altcoin rally that typically follows Bitcoin’s strong performance. The broader crypto market extended losses over the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin ...

Bitcoin US Crypto News. Photo by BeInCrypto The latest US GDP report delivered a strong economic signal—but for crypto markets, especially altcoins, it may be bad news. Data released on December 23 showed the US economy growing faster than expected in Q3, reinforcing the idea that monetary conditions may stay tighter for longer. While Bitcoin remains relatively resilient, broader crypto markets are flashing warning signs. US GDP Growth Beats Expectations The US economy expanded at an annualized rate of ...

🚨 LATEST: Annual performance of major assets in 2025 (per chart):Silver: +128.47%Gold: +66.59%Copper: +35.45%Nasdaq: +19.70%Russell 2000: +12.53%$BTC: -5.75%$ETH: -11.58%Altcoins: -42.27% https://t.co/1CdO2ymSoO ...

Photo by BeInCrypto Altcoin investors may close 2025 without seeing profits in their portfolios. However, many analysts remain optimistic despite the altcoin market capitalization (TOTAL2) dropping 30% from this year’s peak. What makes analysts believe the altcoin bear market may be entering its final phase? The following points highlight the key reasons. Why Altcoins Are in a Phase of Opportunity First, CryptoQuant data shows that only about 3% of altcoins on Binance trade above the 200-day moving ave ...

Altcoins are sick. The prescription? Buy. That’s what BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes advised investors to do in a Friday essay where he declared that “shitcoins are sickly” after the October 10 liquidation event that took out $19 billion. But with the Federal Reserve printing $40 billion a month through its new Reserve Management Purchases programme — which Hayes reckons mirrors quantitative easing and will shoot Bitcoin to $200,000 by March — conditions are improving. “It will take time for the altcoi ...

Bitcoin (BTC) clawed back to $93,000 on Thursday as traders digested the Fed decision, but altcoins mostly didn't join in the bounce. Slipping to $89,000 after the Federal Reserve’s Wednesday rate cut and a sharply lower open for U.S. stocks, bitcoin recently was trading at $93,000, up marginally over the past 24 hours. Altcoins mostly held onto their early losses, with Cardano's ADA (ADA) and Avalanche's AVAX (AVAX) leading declines, down 6%-7%. Ether (ETH) was 3% lower on the day, holding above $3,200 ...

Photo by BeInCrypto The Russell 2000 Index, which comprises approximately 2,000 small-cap companies, has long served as a barometer of investor appetite for growth and high-risk equities. Analysts quickly noticed its correlation with the crypto market. When risk-on sentiment spreads into the crypto market, it can help push Bitcoin and altcoins higher. The details below illustrate how this dynamic unfolds. Russell 2000 Flashes a Breakout Signal, Raising Hope for Crypto If the S&P 500 represents large-cap ...

The business cycle is defined by the valuation of Copper vs. Gold.Gold has gone up massively, which is basically the reasoning behind the entire risk-off thesis.However, Gold has peaked, or atleast, overextended to the upside in the short-term, which opens up the possibilities for investments in #Altcoins and #Bitcoin to outperform vs. Gold.This chart is a great representation.Essentially, those lows are where Copper is undervalued vs. Gold.The highs are when Copper is overvalued vs. Gold and where the busi ...

3) Lending and yield names have broadly steepened on a multiples basis, as price has declined considerably less than fees. For example, KMNO’s market cap fell 13% over this period, while fees declined 34%, according to data from Artemis. Another factor may be that investors are crowding lending names in the selloff, considering lending and yield-related activity is often seen as stickier than trading activity in a downturn. Lending activity may even pick up as investors exit to stablecoins and seek yield op ...

Market Overview - Crypto trading activity has slowed down significantly, with daily spot trading volume dropping from nearly $100 billion on November 4 to around $65 billion, indicating reduced participation and cautious sentiment among traders [1] - The perpetual futures market has also seen a decline, with trading volumes decreasing from approximately $360 billion on October 10 to about $170 billion, reflecting lower risk appetite as traders reduce leverage [2] Binance's Market Position - Binance continues to dominate global trading activity, recording $25 billion in spot volume and $62 billion in perpetual futures volume over the past 24 hours, solidifying its position as the largest trading venue in the industry [3] - In comparison, other exchanges like Crypto.com and OKX are significantly smaller, with Crypto.com posting $4.6 billion in spot market activity and OKX processing $36 billion in futures volume, which is less than two-thirds of Binance's total [4] Stablecoin Accumulation - Despite the contraction in trading volumes, there has been a surge in stablecoin reserves, with combined USDT and USDC balances on Binance reaching a record $51.1 billion on November 15, indicating a defensive positioning among investors [5] - OKX has also experienced strong inflows, with stablecoin reserves nearing $10 billion, reflecting a broader trend of rotation into dollar-pegged assets as traders hedge against volatility [6] Inflows and Selling Pressure - The inflow of Bitcoin and Ethereum into exchanges has increased sharply, with total inflows reaching $40 billion in the last week, indicating heightened selling pressure during the market correction [7] - Binance captured the largest share of these inflows, receiving $15 billion, while Coinbase recorded $11 billion, and other exchanges collectively absorbed around $14 billion, reinforcing the trend of consolidation towards top-tier venues [8] Altcoin Activity - Despite the overall market weakness, altcoin deposits remain elevated, with daily deposits peaking at 77,000 on October 16, led by Coinbase and Binance [9]