Analysts at the 136-year-old financial services firm Stifel have issued a stark warning: Bitcoin could plummet to $38,000 in the coming months, a 42% drop from recent prices near $65,433. This forecast, based on historical “super-bear” market patterns and a hawkish shift in Federal Reserve policy, carries an ominous implication for technology stocks. The analysts highlight a critical breakdown in Bitcoin’s traditional role as a hedge against fiat currency weakness, suggesting its current downturn may signal broader market stress.
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Bitcoin Plunges 15% Amid Market-Wide Sell-Off, Gold Surges
Bitcoin has extended its weekly slide, falling more than 15% to hit a 15-month low amid a broad market sell-off. The decline coincides with tumbling tech stocks, a U.S. government shutdown, and a surprising surge in gold prices. Analysts warn the downturn could worsen as Bitcoin faces structural weakness and a lack of near-term catalysts.
about Bitcoin Plunges 15% Amid Market-Wide Sell-Off, Gold SurgesMetaplanet Raises $137M for Bitcoin Purchases Amid Stock Volatility
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has secured $137 million in fresh capital through a complex share and warrant offering, earmarked exclusively for expanding its substantial Bitcoin holdings. This strategic raise, designed to mitigate immediate shareholder dilution, arrives as the company’s stock navigates a turbulent path, having plummeted from a May 2025 peak of $15.35 to recent trades around $2.77. The move underscores a deepening commitment to a crypto-treasury model that is becoming increasingly crowded, with analysts warning that the proliferation of such firms is fragmenting investor attention and market liquidity.
about Metaplanet Raises $137M for Bitcoin Purchases Amid Stock VolatilityBitcoin Hits 2-Month High, $587M Shorts Liquidated Amid CPI Data
Bitcoin surged to a two-month high above $95,500, triggering nearly $600 million in short liquidations as traders reacted to steady U.S. inflation data and mixed corporate earnings. The December CPI report showed inflation holding at 2.7%, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged in the near term. Meanwhile, traditional markets offered a mixed picture with bank stocks weighing on indexes while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq held near recent highs.
about Bitcoin Hits 2-Month High, $587M Shorts Liquidated Amid CPI DataBitwise Predicts Bitcoin All-Time High in 2026, End of 4-Year Cycle
In a bold departure from conventional crypto market wisdom, investment firm Bitwise has forecast that Bitcoin will not only reach a new all-time high in 2026 but will also break its entrenched four-year cycle pattern. The prediction, detailed in the firm’s 2026 outlook, rests on a fundamental shift in market drivers, including the waning influence of the Bitcoin halving, anticipated interest rate cuts, and a more stable ecosystem with reduced systemic risk. Furthermore, the firm posits that Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) could also achieve record highs, but this prospect is tightly linked to the passage of crucial U.S. legislation, the CLARITY Act.
about Bitwise Predicts Bitcoin All-Time High in 2026, End of 4-Year CycleCME Expands Crypto Futures with XRP and SOL Spot-Quoted Contracts
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has significantly expanded its cryptocurrency derivatives suite with the launch of Spot-Quoted futures contracts for XRP and Solana (SOL). This strategic move, announced by CME Group, builds upon the demonstrated success of its existing Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and is designed to offer everyday traders greater precision and market accessibility by quoting contracts in familiar spot-market terms. Despite this institutional endorsement, the prices of both altcoins have shown recent weakness, highlighting a divergence between market infrastructure development and short-term price action.
about CME Expands Crypto Futures with XRP and SOL Spot-Quoted ContractsGold Outshines Bitcoin as Investors Hedge Against Fed Uncertainty
A stark divergence is unfolding across asset classes as investors seek shelter from macroeconomic uncertainty and potential Federal Reserve missteps. Precious metals have delivered staggering returns, with gold and silver up 60% and 86% year-to-date, respectively, while Bitcoin has slipped into negative territory at -1.2%. This rotation into hard assets highlights a defensive posture among traders betting against a smooth path for central bank policy, even as U.S. equities continue their own rally on the back of corporate fundamentals.
about Gold Outshines Bitcoin as Investors Hedge Against Fed UncertaintyAI Stocks Face November Shakeout, But Thesis Remains Strong
November delivered a sharp correction for the market’s highest-flying segment, as large- and megacap growth stocks, particularly those tied to artificial intelligence, faced significant selling pressure. Key benchmarks like the Nasdaq-100 (NDX) and the S&P 500 Growth indexes finished the month in the red, a downturn market observers have labeled an AI ‘freak-out’ or ‘shake-out.’ Despite this pullback, analysis suggests the foundational investment thesis for artificial intelligence remains robust, indicating the sell-off may represent a market recalibration rather than a fundamental breakdown.
about AI Stocks Face November Shakeout, But Thesis Remains StrongTech Stocks Slump: Navigating Volatility in Growth Markets
The Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) has declined 3.36% over the past month, with many growth stocks across all market capitalization segments performing significantly worse. This sharp pullback has sparked concern among retail investors that the once-lucrative ‘easy money’ tech trade may be evaporating. However, a rush to this conclusion could be detrimental, as market history confirms such pullbacks are a normal part of healthy market cycles, presenting opportunities for the discerning investor rather than signaling a prolonged downturn.
about Tech Stocks Slump: Navigating Volatility in Growth MarketsStocks Rebound as Bitcoin Steadies; Boeing Jumps on FCF Forecast
U.S. equity markets staged a modest recovery on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as a stabilization in Bitcoin prices helped alleviate the recent flight from riskier assets. The S&P 500 Index and the technology-focused Nasdaq 100 both edged higher in early New York trading, while shares in aerospace giant Boeing surged following an optimistic free cash flow forecast, signaling a tentative return of investor confidence amid easing cryptocurrency volatility.
about Stocks Rebound as Bitcoin Steadies; Boeing Jumps on FCF ForecastArthur Hayes: Crypto Perps to Kill Traditional Stock Exchanges
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has issued a stark warning to traditional finance: adapt to crypto-style perpetual futures or face irrelevance. In his latest analysis, Hayes argues that equity price discovery is rapidly shifting toward 24/7 perpetual markets on crypto platforms, with traditional exchanges like CBOE and SGX scrambling to launch their own perpetual products by 2025’s end. He frames this as an existential moment for TradFi, where legacy systems must evolve or cede ground to more innovative crypto venues.
about Arthur Hayes: Crypto Perps to Kill Traditional Stock ExchangesBitcoin Inflows Surge as Price Hits 7-Month Low
Bitcoin exchange inflows surged to their highest level in seven months as prices dropped to $80,600, with large holders moving significant amounts to trading venues. Simultaneously, Binance’s stablecoin holdings reached a record $51 billion, indicating substantial sidelined capital waiting for market direction. Analysts warn the recent recovery may be temporary, with potential for further downside testing.
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