What happened: Bitcoin rebounded strongly today above $91,000, while Ethereum rallied back around $3,000, following recent sharp declines. Market-wide gains lifted broader crypto sentiment.
Why it matters: The bounce suggests that sellers who triggered the fall might be exhausted, and dip-buyers are stepping in. If this rally holds, it could mark the start of a consolidation or even a base-forming period. Still — given macro risks and prior volatility — caution is warranted before calling it a full recovery.
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Ethereum’s “Fusaka Upgrade” goes live — network-level catalyst for ETH
What happened: The Fusaka upgrade on Ethereum activated on December 3, 2025 — introducing new PeerDAS technology aimed at improving node storage efficiency and long-term scalability of the network.
Why it matters: Fundamental upgrades like this can improve Ethereum’s infrastructure, potentially boosting network health, developer interest and investor confidence. If Fusaka delivers as promised, ETH could attract renewed institutional or long-term capital — beyond purely speculative flows.
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Market remains under pressure — long-term downtrend still intact
What happened: Despite today’s bounce, $BTC and $ETH have both lost around 30-36 % from recent highs; sentiment remains fragile and many analysts warn the broader bear environment isn’t over.
Why it matters: Rallies in bear markets tend to be volatile and short-lived. Until institutional flows, macro conditions or on-chain demand pick up meaningfully, any upside may be vulnerable to renewed corrections — so risk management is key.
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Middle East & MENA crypto volume jumps — region shows renewed activity
What happened: A recent report highlighted a spike in crypto-asset transaction volumes in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), signalling growing adoption and increased activity in that region, even as global markets remain jittery.
Why it matters: Diversified regional adoption can offer a buffer to global headwinds — if markets in MENA continue to grow, that regional demand could help stabilize global sentiment for crypto. It also underscores that crypto remains global, and capital/interest is shifting across geographies, not just concentrated in traditional Western hubs.
