CME unveils Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP pricing and vol indices

CME Group launched new crypto benchmarks for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP, including a VIX-style Bitcoin volatility index to give institutions standardized pricing and risk gauges. Summary Benchmarks provide reference prices and volatility metrics, with Bitcoin vol indices built from options and Micro Bitcoin futures to estimate 30-day implied moves.​ Products are non-tradable and meant for risk management, options pricing and portfolio decisions as institutional crypto derivatives activity surpasses $900 billion quarterly.​ Growing spot Bitcoin ETFs and institutional demand pushed CME to standardize crypto market measurements, replacing fragmented data from…

Bitcoin absorbs $732B as tokenized RWAs hit $24B

Bitcoin’s latest cycle is defined by heavier institutional flows, ETF-driven liquidity and $24B in tokenized RWAs, with volatility nearly halved as $732B in new capital enters. Summary Glassnode estimates Bitcoin absorbed about $732B in new capital this cycle while one-year realized volatility dropped by nearly 50%.​ Tokenized real-world assets expanded from $7B to $24B in a year as pension funds, hedge funds and corporates seek on-chain exposure via regulated products.​ ETF rails, deeper liquidity and active market-making have moved flows into traditional infrastructure, tightening spreads and dampening extreme spot price…

December Fed rate cut won’t move Bitcoin much

Kevin O’Leary downplays a possible December Fed rate cut, saying persistent inflation may keep policy tight and Bitcoin will likely drift within about 5% of current prices. Summary O’Leary rejects market odds of a December cut, saying he is not positioning his portfolio for easier policy.​ He expects Bitcoin to trade within roughly 5% of current levels whatever the Fed decides, seeing no major catalyst.​ His view contrasts with CME FedWatch odds near 88% for a cut, driven by shifting inflation data and recent Fed commentary. American entrepreneur and investor…

Burry bashes Bitcoin, stocks: ‘Worth nothing, all falling’

Michael Burry, the investor known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin, stating the cryptocurrency is “worth nothing.” Summary Michael Burry says Bitcoin is “worth nothing” The investor, famous for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, renewed his criticism of the cryptocurrency as a speculative bubble lacking fundamental support. Crypto markets remain volatile and sensitive to regulation and investor sentiment. Burry claimed Bitcoin’s rise to six-figure price levels represents a speculative bubble not supported by quantifiable fundamentals. The investor noted on Michael Lewis’ podcast that widespread…

Irrational Pessimism: Have Bitcoin Investors Gone Mad?

The cryptocurrency has floundered since reaching an all-time high in early October, but it’s not exactly clear why. Are Traders Exhibiting Symptoms of Bitcoin Derangement Syndrome? In his book “Irrational Exuberance,” published in 2000, Nobel prize-winning economist Robert Shiller put the blame of market bubbles squarely on the shoulders of overzealous investors. Shiller went on […] Original

Bitcoin slide is typical, expect new highs in ’26: Grayscale

Bitcoin’s latest 30% slide hasn’t rattled Grayscale Research, which argues that the decline mirrors historical patterns and is unlikely to mark the beginning of a prolonged downturn. Summary Grayscale Research says Bitcoin’s recent 30% pullback is normal for a bull market and does not signal the start of a deep, multi-year downturn. Privacy-focused tokens outperformed in November, while new XRP and Dogecoin exchange-traded products hit the market amid expanding U.S. crypto ETP offerings. Fed rate cuts and bipartisan crypto legislation could lift crypto markets into 2026, even as valuations lag…

Why American Bitcoin stock price is sinking as BTC rises

Trump-linked American Bitcoin stock price tanked by over 40% on Tuesday, reaching its lowest level since May this year.  Summary American Bitcoin price crashed by over 40% on Tuesday. The decline was notable as it happened as Bitcoin recovered.  This crash was likely because of technicals and panic selling.  Why is American Bitcoin stock crashing The ABTC stock plunged to $2, down 86% from its year-high. This plunge has brought its market capitalization to $1.9 billion, down from $8.6 billion a few months.  The stock crashed happened on the same…