Top 10 Crypto News Stories for December 30, 2025
Here's a curated list of the 10 most prominent cryptocurrency news highlights today, drawn from real-time market updates and analyses. The market is down amid year-end liquidity thinning, with Bitcoin hovering around $87,000 after failing to sustain higher levels.
1. Crypto Market Cap Dips Over 2% Amid Thin Year-End Volumes
The total crypto market capitalization fell more than 2%, with Bitcoin trading near $87,000 (down ~3%) and Ethereum at $2,930 (down ~2%), attributed to reduced trading activity and macroeconomic caution.
2. Bitcoin Fails to Hold $90K as Broad Sell-Off Deepens
Bitcoin dropped below $90,000 and continued sliding, exacerbating a widespread crypto sell-off, with the asset now trading at around $86,985 after a 2.64% decline in the last session.
3. Dogecoin Plunges 62% in 2025; Analysts Predict Another 50% Drop in 2026
Dogecoin has lost over 60% year-to-date due to fading meme coin enthusiasm and supply pressures, with experts warning of further downside if adoption stalls.
4. 0x Protocol (ZRX) Surges 23% as Altcoin Standout
ZRX led altcoin gains with a +22.97% jump today, while emerging token Midnight emerges as the "coin of the day" amid selective buying in DeFi sectors despite Bitcoin's -3.04% dip.
5. Analysts Warn of 30% Drop for Coinbase Stock
Needham & Company lowered its price target for Coinbase (COIN), Cathie Wood's favored crypto exchange stock, signaling potential 30% downside amid market volatility.
6. Bitcoin Eyes Resistance Test at $88,665
Technical forecasts indicate Bitcoin could attempt to breach $88,665 resistance today, with support holding above $87,100 for short-term stabilization.
7. XRP Holders Eye Massive Gains If Token Reaches Half of Bitcoin's Market Cap
With 5,000 XRP in hand, investors could see significant windfalls if XRP achieves half of Bitcoin's market dominance, fueled by regulatory tailwinds and payment utility growth.
8. Golem (GLM) Climbs in Bitcoin Pair Amid Niche Altcoin Momentum
Golem/Bitcoin (GLMBTC) rose from a low of 2.3e-06 to 2.52e-06, highlighting pockets of strength in utility tokens despite broader market weakness.
9. 2025 Crypto Bear Market Declared Over; Altcoin Rally Anticipated
Analysts proclaim the end of the 2025 bear phase, predicting a huge bull run for altcoins in the coming months, potentially without heavy retail involvement.
10. Forbes Ranks Top 10 Cryptocurrencies as of Late December
Bitcoin tops the list at $1.74 trillion market cap (down 3% weekly), followed by Ethereum and others, underscoring BTC's dominance amid the pullback.
Market sentiment is mixed but leaning cautious, with focus shifting to potential year-end bounces. For live discussions, check Reddit's r/CryptoCurrency thread. Stay tuned for 2026 catalysts like regulatory shifts.
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