Binance Big News | December 15, 2025
Bitcoin slips below $89k amid global rate concerns
As of today, BTC is trading at ~$88,609, down 1.75% in the last 24 hours. Price has been range-bound between $84k$96k in recent weeks.
Key Market Developments:
Bank of Japan Rate Hike Fears: Traders worry that an upcoming interest rate decision could trigger BTC downside, possibly to $70,000.
Institutional Partnerships: Standard Chartered & Coinbase expand services for institutional clients, signaling long-term adoption.
Whale Accumulation: Large holders quietly bought over 47,000 BTC in December, despite the Extreme Fear sentiment at 23.
MicroStrategy Hints: Michael Saylor hints at another potential Bitcoin purchase.
ETF Activity: U.S. spot BTC ETFs, including BlackRocks IBIT, see high volumes but dip along with BTC.
Insight: Short-term volatility persists, but institutional accumulation suggests a potential floor for BTC.
