Crypto investors are closely watching the US this week. Four key dates will shape interest rates, risk appetite, and price speculation. Bitcoin hovers around important levels, and headlines drive rapid re-pricings. Traders are reacting attentively, while portfolios are actively hedged.

XRP is trading around $2.05 after slipping roughly 1% in the past day while still up 2% over the week. Market analyst CasiTrades highlights support near $2.04, in line with the macro 0.5 Fibonacci retracement, with resistance seen between $2.1 and $2.5. SoSoValue reports more than $935 million of inflows into US‑listed spot ETFs tied to XRP, while on‑chain activity and token velocity remain elevated.

On 9 December 2025, researchers released a snapshot that ranks blockchain networks by the number of unique wallet addresses rather than price or trading volume. The data shows Ethereum with just over 273 million addresses and BNB Chain with roughly 272 million, far ahead of Tron, Solana, TON and smaller chains like Polygon, NEAR and Bitcoin. The figures point to strong network effects at the top while mid- and lower-tier ecosystems steadily expand their communities.

SPX6900 [SPX] regained upside momentum after retesting a flag pattern near $0.600, posting a 12% daily gain before paring back 5.6%, according to TradingView. Spot volume jumped 68% to 25.61 million and Open Interest climbed 11% to $29.2 million, reinforcing expectations for a potential test of the psychological $1 level.

Bitcoin (BTC) swung to new all-time highs in 2025 before retracing as much as 30%, fueling debate over whether a bear phase has already played out. Market analyst Shanaka Anslem argues the cycle inverted when BTC topped its prior peak before the April Halving and characterizes 2024 as "political repricing," according to a post on X. He sees 2025 displaying bear-market traits and a path to $150,000–$200,000 in 2026, while other analysts caution prices could still slip toward $54,000–$60,000.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has launched a pilot under Acting Chair Caroline Pham that permits Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDC to be posted as collateral for futures and swaps in U.S. derivatives markets, according to the agency. The initiative is paired with updated guidance on tokenized collateral and the withdrawal of Staff Advisory 20-34. Analysts say the changes could spur broader institutional use of Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoins in regulated markets.

Tether's USDT has been formally recognized as an accepted fiat-referenced token in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), allowing licensed institutions to offer regulated trading, custody, and settlement services using the stablecoin. The designation broadens USDT's institutional footprint in the Middle East, supports Abu Dhabi's ambition to become a hub for stablecoins and digital assets, and comes as the global stablecoin market surpasses $300 billion in supply, according to DefiLlama.

Circle has secured a full Financial Services Permission from Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, enabling it to operate as a regulated Money Services Provider in the UAE. The company plans to use the approval to expand USDC-based payment, settlement and infrastructure services in the region. It has appointed Dr. Saeeda Jaffar as Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa. The move follows earlier recognition of USDC and EURC in Dubai and coincides with new approvals for Tether’s USDT and Binance within ADGM.