Cryptocurrency exchange OKX reported a 53-fold increase in trading volume in licensed and regulated markets in 2025, thanks to its entry into the US market and expansion in the European Economic Area (EEA). According to internal OKX data: daily active wallets doubled in the past year; an average of approximately 190,000 new wallets were added daily; decentralized exchange (DEX) volume grew by 262% globally; and centralized exchange (CEX) volume grew by 16%. (Cointelegraph)

The US unemployment rate hit a four-year high of 4.6% in November, yet Trump argued that he could bring it to zero with just "a phone call." Analysts point out that this blatant disregard for public perception is putting him at great risk. Questioning the validity of official data could undermine the government's crucial role in helping businesses make informed hiring decisions. Trump's claim that the US job market is better than it actually is could raise doubts about his credibility, especially on the economy, his most vulnerable issue in the midterm elections. (Jinshi)

Animoca Brands announced a collaboration between its Web3 gaming platform GAMEE and Azuki to release the Telegram skateboarding parkour game "Azuki Alley Escape." Players can avoid obstacles, collect rewards, and compete on leaderboards. The game features Azuki's art style and storyline.

انخفض سعر سهم الحديد الصلب المتداول في السوق المصري من خلال افضل منصات تداول الأسهم بعد الصعود حيث سجل سعر سهم الحديد الصلب في تداولات هذا اليوم الموافق 22 ديسمبر 2025 ارتفاعاً ملحوظاً، حيث أغلق السهم عند مستوى 34. 490 جنيه مصري، محققاً زيادة قدرها 1. 500 جنيه مصري بنسبة صعود بلغت 4. 55% source: https://www.tradersup.com/%d8%a3%d8%ae%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a5%d9%82%d8%aa%d8%b5%d8%a7%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%a9/%d8%a3%d8%ae%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a3%d8%b3%d9%87%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%88%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%88%d9%85/%d9%85%d8%b5%d8%b1-%d9%8a%d8%b9%d9%88%d8%af-%d8%a5%d9%84%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b5%d8%ad%d9%8a%d8%ad-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%87%d8%a7%d8%a8%d8%b7-%d8%b9%d9%86%d8%af-%d8%b3%d8%b9%d8%b1-30-5-%d8%ac%d9%86/150589

Zama, the fully homomorphic cryptographic network, announced that OG NFT holders can participate in a community sale of ZAMA tokens at the reserve price of a public auction. The FDV is $55 million, with a maximum allocation of 40,000 ZAMA tokens per holder. At the end of the public auction, any user holding a Zama OG NFT will receive a 5% reward of the winning bid (maximum 1 OG NFT per wallet). Previously, it was reported that Zama would sell 10% of its total ZAMA token supply through a sealed-bid Dutch auction on Ethereum, using fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) to maintain confidentiality. The auction will run from January 12th to 15th, with tokens available for collection on January 20th.

Key Takeaways:Bitcoin drops nearly 3% amid institutional outflows and whale bets$952M pulled from crypto funds, including $460M in BTCETFs see $142M outflow, but BlackRock retains confidence in its IBITBitcoin's recent slide of nearly 3% signals cautious sentiment, but there remains a foundation of optimism as traders and institutions navigate shifting market forces. Institutional outflows, large leveraged short positions, and ETF activity are playing crucial roles in determining Bitcoin's price momentum in the final stretch of 2025.Bitcoin's Recent Price DipOn December 23, 2025, Bitcoin saw a near 3% decline, marking a notable pullback after a period of volatile trading. The drop follows $952 million in institutional withdrawals from crypto funds, including $460 million from Bitcoin alone, driven by concerns over regulatory delays and fears of further sell-offs by whales. This marks the first outflow in four weeks, signaling a shift in sentiment. The outflows have been particularly significant from Bitcoin spot ETFs, with $142 million leaving these funds on December 22. Institutional ConfidenceDespite the recent dip in BTC price and poor ETF showings, BlackRock's IBIT ETF continues to draw substantial attention, with a $6 million inflow on the same day, indicating a persistent belief in the long-term viability of Bitcoin. Blackrock also named IBIT one of the top three investment themes for 2025, placing it alongside two more traditional offerings: the iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) and the iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF (TOPT). Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store, also remarked on X regarding this development, that “iShares [is] clearly not panicking over shorter-term etc price moves.”JPMorgan was also recently reported as considering the offering of crypto trading services for institutional clients, reflects broader institutional interest despite short-term challenges in the Bitcoin and wider crypto market. According to a Bloomberg report, JPMorgan is assessing different types of products, including spot and derivatives trading, but has not committed to launching any specific service. The decision will depend on client demand, perceived risks and whether the bank sees long-term business opportunities in the sector. Possible Altcoin RotationThe most recent outflows underscore the ongoing regulatory uncertainty in the U.S., particularly concerning Bitcoin ETFs and potential delays in ETF approvals. Despite this, Bitcoin's ETF market capitalization remains strong, totaling $114.99 billion. The rise in Solana and XRP inflows, up $111 million, suggests that some institutional players are rotating into other assets amidst Bitcoin's cooling price action. Whale Activity and Perpetual Futures TrendsA large whale has placed a $243 million leveraged short position across BTC, ETH, and SOL, signaling a bearish outlook. This has added selling pressure, as the whale funded the short by selling 255 BTC. However, the market could see a short squeeze if prices rebound, as seen in previous whale-led market corrections.Meanwhile, perpetual futures are showing increasing long positions, with open interest rising by 2% to 310,000 BTC (approximately $27 billion). The funding rate has hit 0.09%, the highest in two weeks, signaling that traders are placing larger bets on a rebound. Historically, such moves are often followed by volatile market shifts, with key price levels to watch being $87.5K as support and $93K as resistance. BTC Outlook: Key Price Levels to WatchLooking ahead, Bitcoin’s ability to hold the $87.5K support level will be pivotal. A break below this threshold could reinforce the bearish narrative driven by institutional outflows and whale maneuvers, potentially setting the stage for further declines. On the other hand, holding this level could signal a resumption of bullish momentum, especially if ETF inflows reaccelerate after the holiday season.

Key Takeaways:Bitcoin drops nearly 3% amid institutional outflows and whale bets$952M pulled from crypto funds, including $460M in BTCETFs see $142M outflow, but BlackRock retains confidence in its IBITBitcoin's recent slide of nearly 3% signals cautious sentiment, but there remains a foundation of optimism as traders and institutions navigate shifting market forces. Institutional outflows, large leveraged short positions, and ETF activity are playing crucial roles in determining Bitcoin's price momentum in the final stretch of 2025. Bitcoin's Recent Price DipOn December 23, 2025, Bitcoin saw a near 3% decline, marking a notable pullback after a period of volatile trading. The drop follows $952 million in institutional withdrawals from crypto funds, including $460 million from Bitcoin alone, driven by concerns over regulatory delays and fears of further sell-offs by whales source: https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/34099831235697?utm_source=BinanceNewsRSS

According to Sentora's analysis, Bitcoin may see multiple positive factors in 2026, driving a sustained price increase. On December 26th, Bitcoin will experience its largest options expiration event in history, with a total notional value of approximately $24 billion, potentially releasing pent-up buying pressure and laying the foundation for a surge early next year. Simultaneously, institutional investment in Bitcoin ETFs is expected to peak in January, further boosting demand. Geopolitically, a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine may be reached in early 2026, reducing market risk premiums and enhancing investor confidence. Analysts predict that these combined factors could help Bitcoin break the $150,000 mark in 2026. Investors should pay attention to fund flows after options expiration and related macroeconomic developments.

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Data shows that after Bitcoin's market share surpassed 65% in June, it declined to 57% in September (Note: Bitcoin market share is a metric that measures Bitcoin's share relative to the overall cryptocurrency market). Currently, Bitcoin's market share stands at 59.27%, indicating that we are still in Bitcoin's golden age. Analyst CyrilXBT points out that Bitcoin still dominates the market, and funds are flowing back into Bitcoin rather than other cryptocurrencies. BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF attracted over $25 billion in inflows in 2025, further confirming corporate investors' preference for BTC over other cryptocurrencies. (Cointelegraph)

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