The "Market Pulse"
📉 Crypto Market Update: Dec 18, 2025
The market is flashing red today as "Extreme Fear" grips traders (Index around 11-16). Over $540 Million has been wiped out in liquidations in the last 24h, mostly punishing optimistic "Long" positions.
Current Snapshot:
• BTC: ~$86,600 (Consolidating after the drop from Oct highs)
• ETH: ~$2,920 (High volatility, leading liquidations with $167M wiped)
• XRP: ~$1.68 (Facing pressure but remaining a key watch)
The Big Picture: While prices chop, institutions aren't leaving. BlackRock's tokenized fund is expanding on-chain, and nation-states like Bhutan are doubling down on Bitcoin for infrastructure.
