Bitcoin slumps 3% to $85,873 amid market fear, while JPMorgan launches first tokenized fund. Strategy buys 10K+ BTC dip. Get latest crypto prices, news on hacks, UK regs in December 2025 update.
Bitcoin Hits Two-Week Low
Bitcoin dropped to $85,873, down 3% in 24 hours. Weekend volatility pushed it near $85,400 lows. Buyers tried lifting it to $89,500 early Monday. However, Bridgewater’s AI bubble warning sparked fresh selloff. Moreover, trader Peter Brandt warns of “exponential decay” to $25K possible.
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Ether and Altcoins Slide
Ether fell 5.1% to $2,930. XRP dropped 5.2% to $1.89. Solana shed 3.6% at $125.43. Meanwhile, global crypto cap shrank 3.2%. Bitcoin futures OI rose to $59.63B, but Ether’s dipped to $38.2B. Therefore, fear grips markets with RSI at extreme 27.
| Asset | Price | 24H Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | $85,873 | -3% |
| Ether (ETH) | $2,930 | -5.1% |
| XRP | $1.89 | -5.2% |
| Solana (SOL) | $125.43 | -3.6% |
Strategy Buys Massive BTC Dip
Michael Saylor’s Strategy grabbed 10,645 BTC for $980M at $92,098 average. Total holdings now hit 671,268 BTC worth $50.33B. On the other hand, this “HODL” move signals confidence amid slump. Therefore, big players buy while retail panics.
JPMorgan Tokenizes Money Fund
JPMorgan launches My OnChain Net Yield Fund on Ethereum. It targets institutions via Kinexys platform. CEO George Gatch calls it innovative active management. Meanwhile, this marks Wall Street’s deeper blockchain investing push.
Bitget TradFi Beta Goes Live
Bitget rolls out TradFi beta for stocks, gold, forex with USDT. Leverage hits 500x at $0.09 fees. CEO Gracy Chen hails it as universal exchange. However, Mauritius regulation adds trust for traders.
UK Crypto Regs Coming 2027
UK plans full FCA oversight for crypto firms by October 2027. Rules cover consumer protection and transparency. As a result, startups face stricter compliance. On the other hand, it integrates crypto with mainstream finance.
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HashKey HK IPO Raises $206M
Hong Kong’s top crypto exchange HashKey prices IPO at HK$6.68. It debuts Wednesday on HKEX. Meanwhile, this contrasts China’s ban, positioning HK as digital finance hub.
North Korea Hackers Steal $300M
NK groups drained $300M+ via fake Zoom/Teams calls. Malware from “audio patches” grabs wallet keys. Global thefts top $2B this year. Therefore, stay vigilant against phishing scams.
FAQ
Why did Bitcoin crash to $85K?
Weekend volatility plus AI bubble fears from Bridgewater triggered selling. Peter Brandt sees deeper drops possible to $25K.
Is JPMorgan’s tokenized fund safe?
Yes, it’s institutional-grade on Ethereum with Kinexys. Targets pros, not retail—big step for blockchain investing.
How to avoid NK hacker scams?
Skip unsolicited Zoom links. Use hardware wallets, enable 2FA. Verify contacts first.
