1. 📢 Macro Focus on the Fed Decision: Expectation of High Volatility
The event most likely to influence crypto prices and volatility this week is the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference, scheduled for Wednesday (December 10).
Market Expectation: According to CME's FedWatch data, the market largely expects an interest rate cut (over 87%).
Impact: An interest rate cut could signal easier financial conditions, potentially supporting risk assets (including Bitcoin). However, the main market movement is expected to stem from Powell's forward guidance (hawkish/dovish tone) regarding 2026.
2. 🏛️ Critical Moves from Institutional Giants
Major institutional players are strengthening their positions despite market fluctuations:
MicroStrategy ($MSTR) Acquisitions: MicroStrategy (formerly Strategy), the world's largest corporate Bitcoin investor, announced the purchase of 10,624 more BTC between December 1-7, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to over 660,000 BTC. This is a strong signal of continued institutional confidence.
BlackRock Files for Staked Ethereum ETF: BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has filed an official application for an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) based on staked Ethereum (ETH). This is a revolutionary step for the institutional adoption of Ethereum and the opening of staking rewards to institutional investors.
3. 🚀 Altcoin Agenda: Solana Breakpoint and Technological Developments
Solana Breakpoint Conference: Solana's flagship event, the Breakpoint Conference, begins on December 11 in Abu Dhabi. Announcements during the event will focus especially on institutional adoption and the infrastructure for Solana ETFs. This could create a strong catalytic effect on the $SOL price.
Vitalik Shares Idea for Ethereum: Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin shared a revolutionary new idea that could potentially offer a solution to high gas fees. Such in-protocol proposals are critical for Ethereum's scaling roadmap.$ETH #BinanceBlockchainWeek
