Bitcoin Steadies as Markets Brace for Fed Shake-Up

Bitcoin has stabilized in the mid-$90K range following a sharp rebound from recent lows, but sentiment remains tense as markets await next week’s low-visibility FOMC meeting. With major Fed leadership changes looming, crypto traders are watching policy signals more closely than data. Calm Before the Storm: BTC Holds Ahead of FOMC After Monday’s turbulence, global […] Original

Ethereum built DeFi, and now Bitcoin is taking it further

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Over the past five years, DeFi has grown from a niche concept into a functioning, if still volatile, alternative to parts of traditional finance. As of November 2025, its total value locked sits in a $100–$120 billion range, which is enough to confirm activity, but no longer enough to mean transformation. Summary DeFi’s TVL has fallen from its 2021 peak because most early “yield” was synthetic —…

Bitcoin ETFs hit 5-day inflow streak as price climbs back above $93k

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their fifth straight day of inflows today as BTC recovered to nearly $94,000, its highest level in nearly two weeks. Summary U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have drawn in $288 million over the past 5 trading sessions. BlackRock’s IBIT led the inflows with over $120 million flowing in on Tuesday. Analysts expect more upside for BTC over the coming weeks. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $58.5 million in net inflows on Dec. 2, led by BlackRock’s IBIT, which drew…

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…