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Bitcoin climbed 6.98% to $93,099 from $87,019 over 24 hours after Vanguard reversed its policy on cryptocurrency ETFs. The asset manager enabled clients to purchase funds holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana on Tuesday. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas linked the rally to what he called the "Vanguard Effect," noting $1 billion in IBIT volume within the first 30 minutes of trading.

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.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF generated $3.7 billion in trading volume, exceeding Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF at $3.28 billion. Bitcoin price increased approximately 7% within 24 hours, reaching $93,040. Mining stocks declined despite the broader market recovery, with hash price falling to roughly $39 per PH/s.

Bitcoin climbed back above $93,000 during Wednesday morning trading in Asia, less than 48 hours after dropping to $84,000. The cryptocurrency has recouped all losses from the recent decline and reached a key resistance level. Market sentiment has turned positive following the rebound.

XRP has climbed above its 9-day and 20-day exponential moving averages following a consolidation period, signaling renewed buying interest. The token now confronts a resistance cluster between $2.19 and $2.24, where order-book data reveals sell walls exceeding $413,000 USDT at $2.20. Support remains anchored near $2.14, with bid walls totaling nearly $1 million USDT providing downside protection.

Bitcoin traded near $92,000 during Asian hours Wednesday as regional equities steadied and futures pointed to reduced volatility. The cryptocurrency recovered alongside broader risk assets after earlier bond market turbulence and selling pressure eased across global markets.

Bitcoin remains below $90,000 as long liquidations dominate derivatives markets. Data show the liquidation dominance oscillator reached 32%, one of the highest readings in three years. The asset is now testing the 100-week simple moving average after declining from $115,000 to the $86,000–$88,000 range.

Bitcoin traded at $92,690 on Wednesday, rising over 7% in 24 hours after Monday's sharp decline. Bank of America announced Tuesday it will recommend 1%-4% digital asset allocations for wealth management clients starting January 5, covering four bitcoin ETFs including BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC. The move follows similar recommendations from Morgan Stanley and other major institutions.

Bitcoin opened December 2024 under selling pressure, continuing a pattern observed throughout the year. Analyst Daan Crypto Trades found that approximately 80% of months in 2024 established their monthly high or low within the first 12 days. December has followed this trend with an immediate decline from the monthly open, leaving no upside wick.

Bitcoin may be nearing its cycle bottom following significant deleveraging and capitulation, according to Bitfinex Alpha. Entity-Adjusted Realised Losses have surpassed $400 million, exceeding levels recorded at previous market troughs. Reduced selling pressure indicates exhaustion among short-term holders, the analysis shows.