Crypto Hot News: December 19, 2025 – Volatility Strikes Amid BoJ Decision
Markets buzz with tension as Bitcoin dips below $85,300 after rejecting $90,000 resistance, while Ethereum slides toward $2,750 support. The Bank of Japan's rate hike sparks a risk-off mood, dragging BTC down 3%, ETH 8%, and XRP 10% in sharp corrections. Traders eye potential deeper pullbacks if historical patterns repeat post-BoJ moves.
Key Market Moves
Bitcoin consolidates post-rejection at key Fib levels, now testing $85,569 support amid high leverage unwind. Ethereum deepens weekly losses, with shorts piling in as funding rates diverge from BTC longs. Solana and altcoins follow suit, but Bitwise predicts all-time highs for BTC, ETH, SOL in 2026 despite near-term jitters.
- $3.16B crypto options expiry adds volatility fuel before Christmas.
- Spot BTC ETFs see $457M inflows; ETH ETFs outflow $22M.
- Binance faces scrutiny over alleged terror-linked transactions exceeding $1B.
Global Triggers
BoJ's policy shift lifts Asian equities briefly, pushing BTC and ETH higher initially, but yen strength dries dollar liquidity. Historical BoJ hikes crushed BTC by 23-31% in 2024-2025. Trump's Venezuela blockade rumors amplify geo-risks, with analysts warning of deleveraging cascades.
Altcoin Spotlight
Trending coins like Zora surge 190% weekly despite dips, Vine explodes 86% in 24h, and Pump.fun holds steady. Visa's stablecoin pilot hits $3.5B annualized volume; Bitmine scoops $88M ETH. Synthetix eyes Ethereum return for speed gains.
Outlook Ahead
Watch BoJ aftermath for BTC's next leg—recovery to $90K or drop to Fib lows? Long-term bulls stay firm on institutional buys flipping supply. Retail stays sidelined; vigilance key on this liquidity flashpoint.
