Strategy company may be delisted from major indices such as MSCI, with analysts estimating a potential loss of $9 billion in stock demand. MSCI has proposed removing stocks of companies with more than 50% digital asset holdings, considering these companies more like investment funds, which has sparked discontent among related enterprises. The final decision will be announced on January 15, potentially impacting the entire cryptocurrency industry.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that data shows only 1,035,659.4 BTC remaining to be mined. (Cointelegraph)

BlockBeats 消息，12 月 20 日，据 Hyperinsight 监测，「麻吉」近 10 分钟开单做多比特币、ZEC 和 HYPE。截止发稿，其多单总持仓金额达 1700 万美元。

Recently, Chinese national Tong Moumou was arrested on suspicion of money laundering for drug traffickers. The police found that he illegally bought and sold foreign exchange through "mirror trading" amounting to 16 million RMB, and instructed personnel to trade virtual currencies in exchange for US dollars. China and the United States have reached a consensus on strengthening anti-money laundering cooperation.

Nic Carter published a lengthy article pointing out that quantum computing faces significant engineering challenges in cracking Bitcoin, which are non-fundamental physics problems. He mentioned that Bitcoin could undergo a soft fork to adopt post-quantum signature schemes, but the implementation is complex and time-consuming. Currently, Bitcoin stored in abandoned addresses faces the risk of quantum attacks, and he calls on the community to take prompt measures to address the quantum threat.

Bitcoin has failed to break through $92,000 in the past month and is now hovering below $90,000. Traders have differing opinions on the reasons for its price decline, with analysis suggesting that the Federal Reserve's reduction of its balance sheet is the main factor, leading to decreased market liquidity. In the short term, Bitcoin is unlikely to experience a significant rebound.

According to ChainCatcher news, according to crypto KOL AB Kuai.Dong (@FORAB) disclosed on social media, the public statement of Fundstrat Capital Chief Investment Officer Tom Lee (who also serves as the chairman of Ethereum treasury company BitMine) contradicted his company's internal report. Tom Lee has publicly bet that Bitcoin and Ethereum will reach new highs in January, but Fundstrat's 2026 Crypto Strategy Report for internal clients predicts a deep correction in the first half of 2026. Internally reported pullback targets are: $60,000-$65,000 for Bitcoin and 1,800-2,000 for Ethereum

Forest for the Trees founder Luke Gromen stated that he has a long-term bullish outlook on Bitcoin, but currently short-term bearish due to factors including Bitcoin's high correlation with tech stocks, failure to break through gold, threats from quantum computing, and Tether investment dynamics.

The U.S. Department of Justice released investigation documents related to the Epstein case, showing that his $850,000 donation to MIT indirectly supported cryptocurrency projects. Email records reveal secret meetings between Epstein and Bitcoin developers and investors, reflecting his early interest in Bitcoin, but do not indicate any substantial influence on Bitcoin development.

Bitcoin treasury company Hyperscale Data is listed on NYSE American, launching a maximum $50 million ATM financing plan, selling common shares to raise funds, which will be used to purchase Bitcoin, develop a data center in Michigan, and for general corporate purposes.

金色财经报道，据OnchainLens监测，在过去12小时内，3个新创建的钱包从FalconX收到了价值2.2107亿美元的2509枚BTC。[原文链接]

Sean Farrell, from Tom Lee's fund, stated that the crypto market is expected to face risks in early 2026, potentially causing Bitcoin to drop to $60,000-$65,000 and Ethereum to fall to $1,800-$2,000. He believes these prices will present good entry points, with a year-end target of $115,000 for Bitcoin and $4,500 for Ethereum.

Gate News bot message, Gate market display, BTC drops below 88,000 USDT, current price 87,992.5 USDT.

Gate News bot message, according to the December 19 update, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 1-day net outflow of 1,911 BTC ($168.14M) and a 7-day net outflow of 3,985 BTC ($350.72M). Ethereum ETFs showed a 1-day net outflow of 36,567 ETH ($108.35M) and a 7-day net outflow of 216,219 ETH ($640.66M). Meanwhil

Traders analyze the possibility of a short-term rebound in Bitcoin, as its Relative Strength Index (RSI) is in oversold territory, dropping to its lowest point in nearly three years. Historical data shows that once the RSI reaches this level, there is a significant risk of a potential rebound or decline in price.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that NASDAQ-listed data center and AI hosting service provider WhiteFiber (WYFI) announced that its Enovum Data Centers has signed a 10-year 40 MW colocation agreement with Nscale Global Holdings, with a total contract value of approximately $865 million. The deployment is located in the NC-1 park in North Carolina and will be delivered in two phases. WhiteFiber is owned by Bitcoin mining company Bit Digital.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that DeFi Technologies, a NASDAQ-listed company, subsidiary Valour, announced the launch of leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products, Bull Bitcoin X2 Valour and Bull Ethereum X2, on the Swedish securities market Spotlight Stock Market.

BlockBeats 消息，12 月 19 日，Polymarket 上预测「比特币今年再次涨至 10 万美元」概率暂报 11%。此外，预测其再次涨至 9.5 万美元概率暂报 32%，跌破 8 万美元暂报 24%。

BlockBeats 消息，12 月 19 日，CryptoQuant 在社交媒体上发布数据表示，比特币的需求热潮正在消退。本轮周期经历了三波现货需求浪潮，而最新一波似乎正在走向结束。自 10 月初以来，需求一直低于趋势水平，这可能会对价格构成下行压力。

This article summarizes cryptocurrency news as of December 19, 2025, focusing on the latest Bitcoin news, Ethereum upgrades, Dogecoin trends, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price forecasts. Major Web3 events today include: 1. Tether CEO warns of AI bubble risks: could become the biggest external factor affecting Bitcoin prices in 2026; 2. Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 0.75%, but Bitcoin remains unusually calm: risk signal or new opportunity? 3. Bank of Japan's rate hike helps Bitcoin rebound to $88,000, Arthur Hayes bullish on the Japanese Yen and BTC.

Gate News Bot Message, December 19th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, PTB (Portal To Bitcoin) is quoted at USD, up 39.15% in the past 24 hours, with a current market cap of approximately $11.1 million, an increase of $3.13 million from yesterday. Portal To Bitcoin enables Bitcoin to serve as the settlement layer for millions of on-chain and real-world markets through its BitScaler solution, while maintaining trust minimization, high-speed transactions, low fees, and an excellent user experience. Portal OS is a trustless multi-chain infrastructure that supports Portal validators, integrating key modules such as L1 and L2 nodes, Portal liquidity router, and Portal coordinator; validators do not hold user funds. BitScaler is the only trustless multi-party channel solution that extends Bitcoin DeFi through non-custodial delegation, supporting permissionless cross-chain contracts on Bitcoin without new opcodes. Portal's vision is to make peer-to-peer cross-chain transactions seamless and accessible for developers, enabling the construction of scalable cross-chain applications without worrying about complex security vulnerabilities related to bridging and wrapping assets.

According to the latest research report released by asset management firm Bitwise, Bitcoin (BTC) is entering a new market phase. The report points out that unlike the early days dominated by high leverage and speculative sentiment, today's Bitcoin market is gradually being reshaped by institutional funds and regulatory frameworks, significantly reducing extreme price volatility. Bitwise believes that institutional access, compliance, and the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs are replacing the previous narratives centered around halving events and short-term speculation. This structural shift is gradually removing the label of "high-risk speculative asset" from Bitcoin and moving it into a de-risking process. The report specifically highlights that over the past decade, Bitcoin's rolling volatility has continuously decreased, and by 2025, its annual volatility is expected to be even lower than NVIDIA, a comparison that has garnered widespread attention in the market.

Ahead of the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision announcement today, the crypto market has seen attention-grabbing whale movements. A large on-chain trader held approximately $717 million in crypto long positions at a key macro juncture, sparking market vigilance for short-term volatility. Despite current unrealized losses reaching $54 million, the whale has not reduced its position, demonstrating strong confidence in macro event-driven market trends. From the position structure, this whale primarily allocates mainstream crypto assets through Hyperliquid exchange, including about 203,000 ETH, 1,000 BTC, and over 300,000 SOL, showing a clear macro liquidity betting strategy. These assets are typically highly sensitive to interest rate policies and risk appetite changes, and diversified holdings also reduce risks associated with single-coin volatility.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino recently stated that the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble could become one of the major risk factors affecting Bitcoin price trends by 2026. As AI becomes a focal point for global capital pursuit, he believes that the rapid expansion in this field is accumulating potential instability in financial markets and could transmit through sentiment and liquidity to the cryptocurrency market. Ardoino pointed out that the investment boom in the artificial intelligence industry has driven rapid valuation increases in the short term, but if a bubble bursts in the future, it could trigger risk aversion on a global scale. Bitcoin, as a risk asset, often reacts to sudden macro shocks and market panic, and may be under pressure in extreme cases. However, he also emphasized that this does not mean artificial intelligence will weaken Bitcoin's long-term value fundamentals.

After the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to a nearly 30-year high, Bitcoin prices did not fall but instead rose, reaching as high as $88,000 on Friday, sparking widespread market attention. Data from Cointelegraph Markets and TradingView show that Bitcoin increased approximately 2.5% compared to the opening price on that day and moved in tandem with US stock index futures. This reaction is notably different from previous rate hike cycles, where risk assets typically came under pressure. The Bank of Japan raised its interest rate to about 0.75%, officially ending its long-standing "super-low interest rate" policy. Against the backdrop of major global central banks generally leaning towards easing, Japan's tightening stance stands out. In theory, rate hikes usually suppress risk assets like cryptocurrencies, but the market has evidently already priced in this expectation, instead choosing to believe that "bad news is fully priced in."

Driven by continuous inflows of whale funds, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has recently performed strongly. According to crypto.news data, as of press time, BCH has risen approximately 7.1% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $585 during the session, making it one of the top gainers among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization for the day. At the current price, BCH has rebounded about 28% from its November lows and has increased more than 118% from its lowest point of the year. It is worth noting that this round of gains occurred against a relatively restrained macroeconomic environment. The Bank of Japan announced a 0.25 percentage point increase in its benchmark interest rate to 0.75%, the highest in nearly 30 years, while the Federal Reserve had just cut rates earlier. Despite differing expectations for global liquidity, the overall volatility in the crypto market has been limited, but BCH has led the rally, demonstrating characteristics of an independent market trend.

Bitcoin valuation is resetting, and the NVT Golden Cross indicator shows that market value is discounted relative to on-chain activity. The indicator has rebounded from a historical low of -0.58 to -0.32, indicating improved market sentiment and potentially signaling structural improvements and long-term opportunities in the crypto market.

On December 19, the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75%, reaching a nearly 30-year high, marking Japan's official acceleration in exiting ultra-loose monetary policy. However, in stark contrast to this historic rate hike, Bitcoin prices were barely affected, fluctuating slightly and stabilizing around $87,000, drawing widespread market attention. From historical experience, when the Bank of Japan enters a tightening cycle, it often triggers the unwinding of yen arbitrage trades, leading to a contraction in global liquidity. Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market typically experience a significant correction of 20%—30%. But this time, the market reaction was calm, primarily because "expectations have been fully priced in." Most traders had already factored in this rate hike, resulting in limited short-term impact.

Macroeconomic uncertainty is accelerating accumulation and gradually evolving into an important variable affecting risk assets. Since 2025, the overall performance of the cryptocurrency market has been weak, forming a stark contrast to Bitcoin's strong rally in 2024. In 2024, Bitcoin delivered substantial returns for long-term holders and traders, but the current cycle is clearly under pressure. The core of the change lies in the macro environment. The continuation of tariff policies during the Trump era, combined with ongoing expansion of fiscal spending, has caused the US debt scale to grow rapidly. In the 2025 fiscal year, the US government added approximately $2.17 trillion in new debt, bringing the total debt to about $38 trillion, accounting for 124.3% of GDP, a near four-year high. This structural pressure is weakening the global attractiveness of the US dollar.

In Q4 2025, Bitcoin experienced a cumulative correction of about 30% after falling below $90,000. Historically, this magnitude is not uncommon in a bull market cycle, but what makes this decline special is that the price has broken through multiple key technical support levels, sparking widespread discussions in the market about whether a "bear market has already arrived." Anonymous analyst Jackis believes that even if Bitcoin further drops to $70,000, it does not necessarily mean entering a typical bear market, but rather a volatile adjustment within the macro range of 2025. He pointed out that this round of decline is not driven by macro risks or deteriorating fundamentals, but mainly results from position battles between seasoned investors and institutional investors, representing a temporary stagnation within the trend.

Libyan authorities have stepped up their crackdown on cryptocurrency mining, prosecuting 9 individuals mining at a steel plant, sentencing them to three years in prison and confiscating their equipment. Despite the central bank's ban on crypto trading, mining activities still persist. Legal experts believe that mining itself does not constitute a crime; the issue lies in the illegal activities associated with it.

As Bitcoin prices retreat to around $84,800, the crypto market sentiment quickly shifts to pessimism. On social media platforms, retail investors' panic-driven comments have noticeably increased, with negative opinions far surpassing bullish sentiment in discussion popularity, drawing widespread market attention. Santiment, an on-chain data analysis firm, points out that the current social sentiment structure shows a clear imbalance. A large number of retail investors are expressing concerns, bearish views, and even panic-driven expectations after the price drop, creating an extreme emotional reaction. According to their long-term tracked historical data, this phenomenon is often not a sign of trend continuation but may instead indicate the possibility of a short-term price rebound.

Bitcoin mining company DMG Blockchain Solutions releases 2025 financial report, with a mining output of 344 BTC and total assets of $132 million. The company plans to launch digital asset financial services in 2026 and enter the high-value AI infrastructure market.

Bitcoin and Ethereum are expected to surge, with targets of $106,000 and $4,500 respectively. Analyst Garrett Jin stated that the bearish arguments no longer hold, and the market has already priced in the impact of Japanese yen rate hikes. The analysis focuses on the trading activity of the "BTC OG Insider Whale."