Bitcoin climbed nearly 7% in a single trading session, pushing its market capitalization above $1.86 trillion. The rally followed the Federal Reserve's decision to end its quantitative tightening program, which had removed approximately $2.4 trillion from the financial system since mid-2022. Major institutions including Vanguard and Bank of America have introduced crypto-friendly policies, with Vanguard announcing on December 2 it will permit trading of crypto-focused ETFs across Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is launching regulatory reforms to restore competitiveness in American capital markets, with blockchain firms serving as initial test cases. Chair Paul Atkins outlined a strategy prioritizing IPO pipeline expansion and introducing an "innovation exemption" framework that allows crypto companies to release products under supervision before completing full compliance reviews. The reforms are expected to commence within one month following delays caused by the government shutdown.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is advancing the first regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers under federal banking supervision. The FDIC's proposal establishes qualification requirements and approval mechanisms for companies issuing dollar-pegged tokens under the GENIUS Act. The rule is expected to be submitted to the House Financial Services Committee before the end of the month.

XRP trades below the 21-period exponential moving average across six shorter timeframes but holds support on the monthly chart. Market strategist EGRAG CRYPTO notes the monthly timeframe remains above key moving average levels. The first dedicated XRP exchange-traded fund from 21Shares launched December 1, 2025, offering regulated exposure to institutional investors.

Bitcoin fell 6% intraday to $85,653 on December 1, 2025, while the broader cryptocurrency market capitalization declined more than 5% to $2.92 trillion. The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index moved into negative territory, reflecting reduced buying pressure from U.S. investors compared to offshore exchanges.

Zcash has declined more than 50% from its November 7 peak of $750, trading near $364. The token fell 20% in 24 hours and posted 32% weekly losses. A governance debate over token-based voting has compounded selling pressure alongside bearish technical signals.

Bitcoin gained nearly 6% after a sharp decline, with the sustainability of the rebound depending on macroeconomic data and blockchain developments this week. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Tuesday, followed by U.S. employment reports Wednesday through Friday. Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade deploys Wednesday, modifying blob capacity and data costs for Layer 2 rollups.

Strategy may initiate another round of Bitcoin purchases after CEO Michael Saylor posted a cryptic signal on November 30, 2025. CEO Phong Le recently clarified the company would only consider selling BTC under extreme dual conditions: stock trading below net asset value while unable to raise capital without excessive dilution. The company maintains that volatility, negative sentiment, or macroeconomic uncertainty alone will not trigger sales.

Ethereum has dropped over 21% in the past 30 days but is displaying emerging reversal signals. Stablecoin lending yields remain around 4%, well below levels typically seen at market peaks. Spot ETH ETFs recorded more than $300 million in net inflows this week following three weeks of outflows.