Crypto Market Update — December 2, 2025
The market continued to cool down today. Bitcoin dropped to $83,000 before recovering around $87,000. Ethereum fell nearly 9%, trading between $2,700 and $2,800. Solana lost 9%, and XRP stayed slightly above $2.00 despite selling pressure.
The decline is tied to growing investor caution. Fears of a yen carry trade reversal, potential big-holder selling, and weaker market liquidity all contributed to the downturn. The Fear and Greed Index is now in Extreme Fear, showing how uncertain traders feel.
There were some positive developments. Vanguard now allows

BREAKING: 🇺🇸 $11 trillion Vanguard will allow clients to buy crypto ETFs and funds from tomorrow.

The crypto market is under renewed pressure as December begins, with $BTC ‌ falling below $86,000 and major altcoins posting heavy losses.
Liquidity remains thin after October’s volatility shock, and ETF flows continue to show hesitation from institutions. Elevated bond yields in Japan and global macro uncertainty are adding additional downside pressure.
More than 216,000 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours, contributing to nearly $640 million in forced positions closed. Momentum remains weak unless strong buyers return or macro conditions stabilize.

I once joined a community call for a new project because people kept hyping it.
The moderator couldn’t explain the token’s use case, and the founder came late.
That told me everything. Poor communication, unclear goals, and a community that was loud but not informed.
Good projects communicate clearly. Bad ones make noise.
That day, I learned that researching a project also means researching its people.
A simple research checklist protects you from empty hype and short-lived trends.
What’s the first thing you look at when checking a new project’s community?

Today’s crypto market is steady but cautious.
Bitcoin remains above $91K, Ethereum pulls back slightly, and most altcoins are seeing mild red.
Sector winners: RWA and SocialFi.
Sector laggards: Meme tokens and L2s.
More clarity is expected once the Fed makes its move.
#AreYouBullishOrBearishToday?

JUST IN: Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin can reach $250,000 if Fed pivots to QE
Fed is expected to end QT on Monday, Dec 1
$BTC ‌

Bitcoin Whale Accumulation Returns as Price Recovers to $90K
Bitcoin’s largest holders have resumed accumulation for the first time since August, marking an important shift in market behavior.
Glassnode data shows the 10,000+ $BTC cohort has moved into net buying territory with an Accumulation Trend Score of 0.8. Several other groups including retail and mid-sized holders are also increasing their balances.
The buying activity emerged after Bitcoin bottomed near $80,000, an area that aligns with the $82,000 ETF cost basis observed in U.S. markets. BTC has since reclaimed $90K, adding weight

📊 UPDATE: Early miner coins from “Eligius Pool (All Miners), just hit block 925,226, moving 2 $BTC ‌ in coinbase rewards dormant for 11.6–12.7 years.

📊 UPDATE: Early miner coins from “Eligius Pool (All Miners), just hit block 925,226, moving 2 $BTC ‌ in coinbase rewards dormant for 11.6–12.7 years.

#Bitcoin was 40 years of work.

💥BREAKING:
TOM LEE’S BITMINE BUYS $82 MILLION IN ETH (28,625 $ETH).

🚨 UPDATE: $ETH is 43% away from its ATH.

🔥 INSIGHT: Sovereign adoption is the candle that sends Bitcoin straight to $150K.
$BTC

LATEST: 🚀 BitMine chairman Tom Lee told Bloomberg that $150,000-$200,000 is still very much in the cards for $BTC ‌by the end of January, regardless of the current market downturn.

Covid crash: $1.2B in liquidations.
FTX crash: $1.6B in liquidations.
Today: $1.9B in liquidations.
#AreYouBullishOrBearishToday?

JUST IN: $1 trillion wiped out from the US stock market cap.
$120,000,000,000 wiped out from the crypto market cap today.

LATEST: 📉 Bitcoin fell below $87,000 for the first time since April as expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut collapsed to just 37.6%, triggering nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations across the market.
#AreYouBullishOrBearishToday?

Getting Started With Your First Bitcoin Wallet on Mobile
If you are new to Bitcoin and want a simple way to begin, a mobile wallet is your best choice. It works like a personal money app that lets you control your Bitcoin without relying on a bank.
Popular mobile wallets include BlueWallet, Trust Wallet, and Exodus. They are easy to download and use, whether you are in Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, or Johannesburg.
When you set up a new wallet, you will see a recovery phrase. These words are important. Write them down on paper and keep them safe. Do not save them on your phone or share them with anyo

Community Brief: Why Layer-2s and $Pi Network Are in Focus
Ethereum L2s like Starknet and zkSync are outperforming, providing cheaper, faster transactions. Meanwhile, Pi Network’s EU regulatory compliance marks a first step toward legitimizing mainstream crypto projects in regulated markets.
Implications for community members:
Easier access to faster, cost-effective transactions via L2s
Regulated products like Pi Network could attract institutional liquidity
Combined, these trends may shift attention to altcoins and scaling solutions during BTC consolidation