💶🪶Market Performance Dec 18, 2025
Bitcoin BTC Is currently trading around $90,000, maintaining a psychological support level despite a broader market sell off earlier in the week Reports indicate that while Bitcoin has seen an 18% decline since the start of the year, it remains the dominant risk-on asset
Ethereum ETH Is holding near $2,800, down roughly 4.7% over the last 24 hours as investors shift focus toward more liquid assets
Altcoins Major tokens like Solana SOL and XRP have experienced significant volatility this month, with many down 40-50% year-to-date as the market recalibrates after the 2024 halving rally$XRP
Major Headlines
UK Regulation Boom On December 15, the UK Treasury and Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a comprehensive regulatory regime for crypto-assets. The new rules, coming fully into force by 2027, aim to make the UK a global destination for digital assets by treating them similarly to traditional stocks and shares
SEC & Policy Shifts In a major policy reversal on December 17, the Federal Reserve withdrew a restrictive 2023 policy that limited novel crypto activities for banks. Meanwhile, the SEC updated rules requiring broker-dealers to maintain private keys to ensure customer protection
Coinbase "System Update 2025 Coinbase held a major product showcase yesterday (Dec 17), revealing plans to expand into prediction markets and tokenized equities built in-house. The market is closely watching for the full impact on Coinbase (COIN) stock during today’s trading session
Economic Triggers Today's release of US CPI Inflation and Initial Jobless Claims data is expected to cause heightened volatility
Traders are looking for clues on interest rate directions, which heavily influence crypto prices
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