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In 2025, Trump-themed crypto launches surged and then dropped, with losses of 80% to 99% by December 23, while Bitcoin turned lower after October highs. On November 3, Scion Asset Management disclosed puts on Nvidia and Palantir, and in October gold set records as shutdown fears spiked; later, a Bloomberg JGB index declined more than 6% as yields rose.

Bitcoin's yearly candle is set to finish 2025 lower unless the price advances 6.24% above the roughly $93,374 open. After reaching an all‑time high above $125,000 in October, BTC fell about 30% and hit a local bottom near $80,000 in November. Traders are watching rate policy and liquidity conditions heading into January.

On December 28, analytics platform Bubblemaps reported that 68 wallets accumulated 47% of the ATLAS memecoin supply before its official launch, raising insider trading concerns. These addresses, funded via ChangeNow and now holding about $1 million in tokens, have sparked debate over transparency, volatility, and potential market manipulation risks.

On Oct 6, Bitcoin peaked at $126,000 and has since fallen 32%. According to CryptoQuant, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $5.5 billion in cumulative outflows, cutting AUM to $116.58 billion from $163.27 billion, while a BlackRock-linked investor cohort recorded six inflow days over the past twelve days. Glassnode also notes sustained retail accumulation.

MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor signaled Back to Orange, a phrase tied to the firm marking completed Bitcoin purchases. According to the report, confirmations often arrive before the U.S. market opens on Monday via a Form 8-K or a press release. Even a potential $1 billion buy spread over a week would likely have limited price impact due to turnover and OTC execution.

Over the past week, the crypto market traded in a tight range while traditional safe-haven assets like gold, silver, and platinum attracted inflows. Canton [CC], Zcash [ZEC], and DASH [DASH] recorded notable weekly gains, whereas Pippin [PIPPIN], XDC Network [XDC], and MYX Finance [MYX] ended among the biggest losers. Price swings ranged from double-digit rallies to steep drops exceeding 70% across select altcoins.

Dogecoin is trading at $0.1242, up 1.02% over 24 hours, as the total crypto market capitalization reaches $2.97 trillion. Bulls watch resistance near $0.13 and support at $0.12, with MACD and an RSI at 44 pointing to improving momentum. Open interest climbed 1.68% to $1.51 billion, indicating added positioning.

On December 28, Bitcoin advanced 0.5% over the last 24 hours and was quoted at $87,924 at press time. Short‑term structure leans bullish, with a potential move toward the $88,500 area if momentum holds, while higher time frames still point to range‑bound trading and low volume. Early 2026 is not expected to bring sharp swings.

Cardano climbed 7%, with ADA at $0.37 after an intraday high of $0.376, recovering from a Dec. 23–25 decline. The advance has spanned two sessions since Dec. 26 as traders monitor resistance at $0.427 (daily MA 50) and $0.665 (daily MA 200), with support at $0.34. Across the market, altcoins posted broader gains while Bitcoin stayed near $88,000.

XRP is hovering around $1.87 after falling below $2 and is down about 30% in the fourth quarter of 2025. Some analysts highlight prior accumulation phases and current support near $1.8–$2 as signs a rebound could form, while others point to the downtrend from October 2025 as continued selling pressure.