Urgent report: The U.S. unadjusted CPI year-on-year for November is 2.7%, expected 3.1%, significantly lower than favorable, which is conducive to interest rate cuts. Send 2888 red envelope to congratulate.
Let's be brutally honest: anyone who looks at Hamster Kombat ($HMSTR ) and sees just a "clicking game" is missing the biggest onboarding revolution in the history of Web3. What we have witnessed in recent months has not been just a passing hype, but the building of the largest active digital community in the world, anchored in the robustness of the TON blockchain.
The real turning point happens now. The market is full of skeptics, but visionaries understand that the distribution of the token was just chapter one. The $HMSTR is not just a reward; it is positioning itself as the universal currency for a gaming ecosystem that goes far beyond Telegram. We are talking about real utility being built for millions of users who are already inside the platform.
As the crowd disperses with the natural volatility of the launch, "smart money" watches the transition to Season 2 and the integration of new products. User retention at this level is something that tech giants struggle for years to achieve, and Hamster did it in months.
The question for your portfolio is not "what is it worth today?", but rather: do you want to miss out on the currency that is teaching the world to use crypto? The CEO is in charge, and the next phase promises to separate tourists from true investors. Keep your eyes open.
The concepts before and after the interest rate hike are completely different Currently, BTC has already dropped more than 33% from its peak to its low, which in the past would completely mark the beginning of a bear market! However, we still have hopes for expectations, as shown in the figure below:
Whether it can rebound depends on the recent developments. Indeed, what we see now will be some positive news, whether it is the good news from interest rate cuts or the negative impact of interest rate hikes being resolved, or the easing of the 'peaceful coexistence' war between China and the US... Moreover, we can see from the historical BTC trends that we expect BTC to lead the market to take off again
24-hour cryptocurrency market volatility intensifies: trading volume exceeds $210 billion, liquidation of $258 million sparks discussion
On December 17, the cryptocurrency market continued to fluctuate. According to data from Coinglass, the total trading volume of derivatives across the network reached $211.3 billion in the past 24 hours, a decrease of 16.48% from the previous day, but still maintaining a high level. The total amount of liquidations reached $25.8 million, a significant decline of 58.10% from yesterday, involving hundreds of thousands of traders. Among them, Ethereum had the highest liquidation amount at $10.39 million, followed by Bitcoin at $6.162 million, with Solana, XRP, and other altcoins also contributing significant shares. The long-short ratio is close to 49:51, indicating intense market divergence.
Bitcoin's dominance rose to 58.74%, and the fear and greed index fell to 15 (extreme fear zone), reflecting a low investor sentiment. The total open interest amount is $127.78 billion, down 3.10%. The funding rates for major assets remain positive, indicating that bulls have not completely exited the market. Among popular cryptocurrencies, some Layer 1 projects like HIVE saw an increase of over 11%, becoming short-term highlights, but the overall market is primarily in a correction phase.
The Binance Square community's hot topic focuses on liquidation risks and leverage control, with users sharing stop-loss strategies and discussing institutional trends. Many posts remind that while high leverage can amplify profits, it also easily triggers a chain liquidation. The current extreme fear may signal a bottom-fishing opportunity, with institutional ETF fund inflows stabilizing, and a long-term positive outlook for a rebound in 2026.
Investors need to be cautious of volatility, and it is recommended to diversify assets and control positions. Macroeconomic uncertainties remain at the end of 2025, with rational investment as a priority. The market may welcome new opportunities after clearing leverage, closely monitoring Bitcoin's $90,000 support level.