Bitcoin falls below ~US$82K; large scale liquidations
Several outlets say BTC dropped to US $82K amid heavy liquidations (~US$900 m+ in some reports) and extended risk-asset weakness. 99Bitcoins+2The Times of India+2
Takeaway: Downward momentum is accelerating; stop-loss triggers and forced selling may amplify moves.$BTC
Reports highlight that Bitcoin’s fall from October highs is linked in part to increased trade tensions (e.g., between the US & China), and wider risk-off behavior in markets. euronews+1
Takeaway: Cryptos are being dragged by macro factors, not just crypto-specific issues.$BTC
Market‐watchers are pointing out that the overall crypto market is now facing its sharpest monthly pullback of the year, with total assets slipping back under US $3 trillion. Investing News Network (INN)+1
Takeaway: A broad market decline, not just isolated coins — risk sentiment is deteriorating.$BTC
The crypto market has lost around US$1.2 trillion in value over the past six weeks. Financial Times+2The Economic Times+2This reflects a huge de-risking by investors. Financial Times+1Bitcoin Crashes to ~US$80K–90K RangeBitcoin recently plunged to its lowest in ~7 months, trading in the US$80K–90K range. New York Post+1Key supports have broken, increasing downward pressure. Investing.comRecord ETF Outflows from Bitcoin FundsU.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw record outflows: BlackRock’s ires Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) alone lost US$523 million in a single day. ReutersAccording to CoinDesk, there have been US$ 3.79 billion in ETF outflows for BTC and ETH ETFs in November so far. CoinDOn Nov 17, spot BTC ETFs recorded a US$255 million net outflow; BlackRock’s IBIT led with US$146M out that day. BitgetETF Flows Turn Slightly PositiveAfter days of redemptions, U.S.-listed Bitcoin spot ETFs saw US$ 75.4 million of inflows on Nov 19, led by BlackRock’s IBIT. CryptonewsBut analysts remain cautious, given the larger outflow trend. Yahoo FinanceMacro Risk & Interest Rate ConcernsThe sell-off is being fueled by macro uncertainty: lower chances of a Fed rate cut, weak liquidity, and risk-off sentiment. Yahoo Finance+1These macro themes are pressuring not just crypto but other speculative assets. Financial TimesSoFi Relaunches Crypto TradingSoFi Bank, a nationally chartered bank, reintroduced crypto trading: users can now buy, sell, and hold crypto (BTC, ETH, SOL, …) via its banking app. investors.sofi.com+1The rollout began Nov 11, and all 12.6M SoFi customers will have access by year-end. Banking DiveThis is being seen as a big step: traditional banking integrating with crypto. ForbesCircle Considering Native Token for Its Arc BlockchainCircle (issuer of USDC) is exploring the launch of a native token for its Arc layer-1 blockchain. BitgetArc is optimized for stablecoin transactions: Circle wants this token to help align stakeholders and drive ecosystem growth. CoinLawThis comes as Circle reported strong Q3 results: revenue of US$740M, driven by USDC growth. Investing News Network (INN)+1However, Circle’s share price dropped ~3–4% on the news, possibly due to concerns around dilution or token economics. KuCoinETF-Driven Pressure on Bitcoin TechnicalsAccording to market analysis, Bitcoin’s drop is being worsened by large ETF outflows and weakening demand, putting critical support levels at risk. Investing.comSome warn that without a reversal, downside could deepen. IGDerisking Confirmed by Institutional TrendsAccording to Rain’s weekly crypto outlook, continued ETF outflows and macro de-risking confirm institutional retreat. rain.comThis derisking is seen as a major driver behind recent crypto volatility. rain.comCircle’s Revenue Growth, But Rate Risk LoomsWhile Circle’s Q3 earnings are strong, there are concerns that lower interest rates could hurt its reserve-based income going forward. #BTC #ETH #ETH🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 $BTC $ETH
Massive Crypto Market Wipeout The crypto market has lost around US$1.2 trillion in value over the past six weeks. Financial Times+2The Economic Times+2 This reflects a huge de-risking by investors.#TrumpTariffs
Altcoin futures and perpetuals see record liquidity in Q4 2025 An article reports that altcoin futures trading has set records for open interest and transaction volume. Implication: Higher derivatives activity means greater leverage, thus higher risk. For traders this offers opportunity; for long-term investors it signals more volatility ahead.$ALT
Projects like Bitcoin Hyper, LivLive, BlockDAG touted for 100× potential Several smaller or niche tokens are being promoted as “next big things” with potential 100 × returns. Important warning: “100×” claims are speculative. Many such projects fail or don’t deliver. Due diligence is critical.$BTC
New contender: Noomez (NNZ) emerging as “top 10” project in 2025 A project named Noomez is cited as rising fast and gaining attention as a next-generation crypto contender. Note of caution: Emerging projects often carry very high risk. One should investigate fundamentals, tokenomics, team and ecosystem — especially given hype. $TOKEN
Bitcoin-related stocks to watch today Public companies with exposure to Bitcoin — like miners and custodians — are being highlighted. Why this matters: Crypto isn’t just digital coins — there is a broader ecosystem including stocks tied to crypto. For investors in Pakistan (or globally) this may offer a less-direct way to gain crypto exposure. $BTC #Pakistan
U.S. government now among top 10 crypto holders globally A report shows that the U.S. government has jumped into the list of large crypto holders worldwide. Significance: Government holdings add legitimacy and may impact supply/demand dynamics. But it also raises questions of transparency, regulatory risk and what the “holding” means in practice.
Analyst: Bitcoin dominance signals bull run still active An article claims that despite market turbulence, Bitcoin’s dominance remains a bullish indicator for the broader crypto market. Interpretation: If Bitcoin stays dominant while altcoins rise, it may suggest capital is still rotating within the crypto-space rather than exiting entirely — a hopeful sign for market participants. $ALT $BTC
Crypto collectibles: Cardsmiths releases cards with real Bitcoin, Dogecoin & Ethereum A new set of trading-cards includes over US$500 K worth of real crypto packaged inside. Takeaway: This reflects the growing crossover between mainstream collectibles, gaming, NFTs and real-crypto assets. Could increase retail interest and bring new participants to the ecosystem. $DOGE
Ripple Labs (XRP) has no immediate IPO plans Despite resolving its long legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), Ripple says it currently has “no plans for an IPO”. Why this matters: Investors often look for exit-events (like IPOs) in crypto companies. Ripple’s decision may reflect its business model focus (payments / blockchain) rather than public listing — which changes how one might value/approach it. $XRP