Coinbase shares fell to their lowest level since May 2023 on Tuesday, dropping 1.24% intraday to $208, despite the crypto exchange launching copper and platinum futures trading in a bid to diversify beyond volatile digital assets. The stock’s decline—down over 10% year-to-date and 46% from its July all-time high—reflects broader uncertainty in crypto markets and investor rotation away from high-beta risk assets, compounded by significant regulatory headwinds.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekBitcoin Dips as Fed Cuts Rates 25 BPS; Market Volatility Continues
Bitcoin’s price tumbled over $2,000 in 24 hours, with a sharp $500 drop and recovery occurring precisely as the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point interest rate cut. The move, the Fed’s third this year, disappointed traders who had anticipated a larger 50 basis point reduction, injecting choppy volatility into a cryptocurrency market already experiencing extreme price swings. This turbulence unfolds as analysts point to a potentially healthier underlying market structure, with speculative excess reportedly flushed out.
about Bitcoin Dips as Fed Cuts Rates 25 BPS; Market Volatility ContinuesBitcoin Poised for Santa Rally as Market Leverage Declines
Bitcoin may be gearing up for a strong year-end rally as excessive speculative leverage has been flushed from the market, according to Coinbase Institutional. The cryptocurrency’s market structure appears healthier with reduced vulnerability to sharp declines. Analysts point to low perpetual funding rates and a potential catch-up rally relative to tech stocks as bullish signals for a December surge.
about Bitcoin Poised for Santa Rally as Market Leverage DeclinesFed Policy Shift May Fuel Crypto Reversal in December
A pivotal shift in Federal Reserve policy, marked by the end of quantitative tightening and renewed liquidity injections, could set the stage for a cryptocurrency market recovery this month, according to analysis from Coinbase Institutional. Despite Bitcoin’s brutal underperformance in November—plummeting over three standard deviations below its 90-day average—the firm argues that macroeconomic conditions are now aligning for a potential reversal, as sidelined capital may flow back into risk-on assets like crypto.
about Fed Policy Shift May Fuel Crypto Reversal in DecemberAgriFORCE Rebrands as AVAX One in $550M Avalanche Push
AgriFORCE Growing Systems has undergone a dramatic transformation, rebranding as AVAX One and announcing a $550 million fundraising strategy centered on the Avalanche blockchain. The move positions the company to become the first NASDAQ-listed entity built around AVAX tokens, with backing from major institutions including Hivemind Capital, Galaxy Digital, and Kraken. This strategic pivot signals growing institutional confidence in blockchain infrastructure for financial applications.
about AgriFORCE Rebrands as AVAX One in $550M Avalanche PushBitcoin Dominance Drops to 57%, Signaling Altcoin Season
Bitcoin’s market dominance has fallen to 57%, its lowest level in months, signaling a significant capital rotation from the flagship cryptocurrency into alternative digital assets. This decline from over 65% in May 2025 has analysts from Coinbase Institutional and technical experts declaring the arrival of a full-scale altcoin season. Among the emerging projects capturing investor attention, Pepeto (PEPETO) is positioning itself as a standout presale opportunity, combining meme coin virality with substantive blockchain infrastructure at an entry price of $0.000000155.
about Bitcoin Dominance Drops to 57%, Signaling Altcoin SeasonInstitutions Accumulate Bitcoin as Inflation Hedge, Says Coinbase Exec
John D’Agostino, head of strategy at Coinbase Institutional, highlighted Bitcoin’s role as an inflation hedge, comparing it to gold due to its scarcity and portability. Institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, accumulated BTC in April 2025, while retail traders exited via ETFs and spot markets. Governments like El Salvador and Bhutan have adopted Bitcoin reserves, and corporations like MicroStrategy (now Strategy) have popularized BTC treasury holdings. Bitcoin recently surpassed Google in market cap, cementing its status among the world’s top assets. The growing institutional adoption underscores BTC’s appeal amid macroeconomic uncertainty and currency devaluation risks.
about Institutions Accumulate Bitcoin as Inflation Hedge, Says Coinbase ExecBitcoin’s Decoupling from Stocks: Trend or Temporary?
Bitcoin’s recent outperformance compared to stocks has raised questions about whether it’s decoupling from risk assets and evolving into a ‘safe haven’ similar to gold. Analysts highlight that while Bitcoin’s 30-day correlation with the S&P 500 has weakened (0.65), the trend may be tied to temporary USD weakness rather than a structural shift. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent’s comments on tariff de-escalation and Trump’s pressure on the Fed contributed to Bitcoin’s rally. However, experts like Coinbase Institutional’s David Duong caution that sustained decoupling needs confirmation across varying market conditions. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) will be critical in determining Bitcoin’s future trajectory relative to equities.
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