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The cryptocurrency market extended its decline, with Bitcoin and major altcoins falling sharply as heavy selling and forced liquidations accelerated losses.

As worries over government debt and currency stability resurface, asset managers are once again reassessing how to protect purchasing power. Assets with limited supply, from gold to digital assets, are back in focus.

The crypto market is having another rough day, with total market value sliding to $2.57 trillion, down nearly 4% in 24 hours. Bitcoin has slipped to around $75,900, putting it 13% lower for the week, while Ethereum is hovering near $2,226 after losing more than 21% in seven days. The pain isn’t limited to the big two; XRP, Solana, BNB, Dogecoin, and Cardano are all deep in the red, showing that selling pressure is spreading across the market.

Gold is rallying hard, while Bitcoin remains stuck in a tight range, and the growing gap between the two is raising questions across global markets.

The crypto market moved higher on Tuesday as Bitcoin held above $88,000 and Ethereum extended gains. The rebound followed renewed ETF inflows, institutional accumulation, and easing selling pressure. Stable interest rate expectations and Asia-focused liquidity measures also supported prices.

Gold and silver extended gains this week while Bitcoin traded sideways. Market analysts point to a growing divergence between precious metals and Bitcoin. Historical data shows Bitcoin follows metals with a delay during macro shifts.

According to crypto analyst Ash Crypto, the conversation about where Bitcoin is headed next is changing. Instead of just focusing on its predictable four-year reward event, analysts are now looking more at the bigger picture of the overall economic cycle.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has highlighted his expectation for the Ethereum blockchain as a protocol expected to be sustainable over a long period. In his latest post on X, Buterin noted Ethereum needs to pass the “walkaway test” to guarantee long-term sustainability.

Mike Cagney, CEO of financial services firm Figure, has said that growing interest in real-world assets (RWAs) on public blockchains lacks meaning without yield for token holders.

Senator Cynthia Lummis has concerns about U.S. government agencies continuing to liquidate Bitcoin despite presidential directives to preserve these assets. The senator questioned why agencies are selling Bitcoin when President Trump explicitly ordered forfeited cryptocurrency be retained for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Bitcoin shot up to $93,000 on Sunday evening as short positions collapsed across the market. More than $261.21 million in crypto liquidations hit within the past 24 hours, with $197.75 million coming from bearish bets.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP rose on Monday as traders positioned ahead of year-end, supported by improving technical signals. The cryptocurrency market roughly $67 billion in value over the past 24 hours, pushing total market capitalization to $3.12 trillion after a 2.2% surge.

Silver prices continued to rise to new record levels during the latest trading sessions, while Bitcoin lagged behind broader asset market gains. The divergence has drawn attention as metals, equities, and energy assets push higher, while the leading cryptocurrency struggles to keep pace.

A self-described nihilistic cryptocurrency speculator believes that Bitcoin is departing from the traditional 4-year cycle into a trend that is yet to be determined.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise its key policy interest rate by 25 basis points (0.25%), lifting the benchmark rate from 0.50% to 0.75% at its December 18-19 policy meeting. This would be Japan’s highest rate in 30 years, and the traders are rather confident it will happen, with Polymarket odds showing a .

Americans may have less money to invest in cryptocurrencies in 2026 as income growth slows and job gains weaken. Recent U.S. labor market data suggest household finances could come under pressure heading into next year.

US labor data delivered a shock to investors this week, triggering sharp, erratic moves in crypto markets. The latest Non-Farm Payrolls report revealed stronger-than-expected job creation, yet unemployment simultaneously climbed to its highest level in years.

Crypto prices continue to fall today as investors retreat from risk assets amid global market uncertainty. Bitcoin and major altcoins declined as macroeconomic risks, central bank policy concerns, and falling leverage weighed on sentiment.

The demand for Bitcoin (BTC) by institutional investors has surged exponentially in the past two years. The regulatory clarity in major jurisdictions, led by the United States, has increased institutional conviction in Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty.

Strategy’s market capitalization has fallen below the value of its Bitcoin holdings, even after the company established a $1.44 billion cash reserve on Dec. 1.