📰 Crypto Market News | December 19, 2025

The crypto market is showing renewed strength as global market cap rises to $2.97T, up 1.38% in the last 24 hours. Momentum is building across majors and select altcoins, supported by strong macro and institutional developments.

Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $84,450 – $89,478, currently holding near $88,000 (+1.12%), signaling stability at elevated levels. Most top cryptocurrencies are in the green, with standout performers F (+26%), RESOLV (+22%), and MMT (+16%) leading the gains.

🔑 Key Market Drivers Today

Major U.S. banks are developing Bitcoin products for clients, highlighting growing institutional adoption

The U.S. Senate confirms pro-crypto Mike Selig as CFTC Chair, strengthening regulatory optimism

Japan’s central bank raises interest rates to the highest level since 1995, impacting global liquidity flows

Bitcoin rebounds despite macro tightening, as Arthur Hayes forecasts Yen weakness

Virtune launches a Bittensor (TAO) ETP on Nasdaq Stockholm, expanding crypto exposure in traditional markets

📊 Top Market Movers

ETH $2,953 (+3.78%)

BNB $845 (+1.01%)

SOL $124.5 (+1.18%)

BCH $590 (+9.83%)

DOGE +2.33%

🌍 Meanwhile, rising bond yields in Japan, a slightly stronger U.S. Dollar Index, and shifting Fed liquidity conditions are setting the stage for higher volatility and opportunity.

Market sentiment: cautiously bullish, with institutions quietly positioning and altcoins catching momentum. 🚀

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