$BTC $ETH $LUNA Below is a summary of the major events in the cryptocurrency market on December 13, 2025 📊
📈 Market Dynamics and Prices
Overall Market Condition
The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency industry has decreased by approximately ~2–2.5% in the last 24 hours, currently around $3.06–$3.07 trillion.
Trading volumes have also declined, indicating reduced activity.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin's price is approximately ~$90,300, down about ~2.2–2.3% during the day.
Despite the adjustment, Bitcoin remains above the psychological threshold of ~$90k.
Ethereum (ETH)
ETH is also under pressure, down about ~4–5% during the day, with a price around $3,090–$3,100.
Altcoins
The vast majority of cryptocurrencies in the market (about 84%) have seen price declines today.
Leading gainers: Terra (LUNA) ~+24%, Merlin Chain ~+12%—a rare display of strength against the backdrop of an overall decline.
New emerging local gainers also include token AB (24-hour increase of about +12%).
📰 Major Market News
📌 Macroeconomic Factors and Crypto Impact
The Bank of Japan is preparing to raise interest rates to a 30-year high, increasing pressure on risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin mining revenues continue to decline under pressure, but hash rates have not seen a significant drop.
📊 Institutional and Market Signals
Experts indicate that the growth of macro signals and institutional interest in 2026 may support a future bull market. Circle's USYC (tokenized currency fund) has surpassed $1 billion, reflecting the development of the RWA (real-world assets) sector.
Analysts at CMC Research predict that the next bull market could start in the first quarter of 2026.
💼 Other Important Events
XRP remains around ~$2 amid updates on Ripple's legal and banking industry progress.
Discussions are ongoing regarding national strategies on how countries and major players (like the UAE) are developing Bitcoin and the crypto economy.
December 13 marks the 15th anniversary of the mysterious disappearance of Satoshi Nakamoto.
🔎 Summary—Market Sentiment
Overall Impression:
📉 Short-term dynamics lean bearish: BTC, ETH, and most altcoin prices are down.
📊 Mid-term signals are mixed: institutional interest is growing, but the macro environment remains under pressure.
📆 2026 Outlook: Some analysts believe that a new bull market cycle may begin to turn in the first quarter of 2026.
