Two batches of Bitcoin linked to Casascius physical coins, each containing 1,000 BTC, transferred on-chain after remaining dormant for over 13 years. Analysts remain divided on market direction, with one pointing to a USDT dominance divergence as a potential bearish signal. Another emphasizes Bitcoin must reclaim the 90,000-dollar level to confirm buyer control.

Ethereum is approaching $6 trillion in stablecoin transfer volume for Q4, data show. Technical analysts have identified a multi-year Wyckoff accumulation structure on the asset's chart, suggesting institutional positioning may be taking place following the 2022–2023 decline.

Equity premiums for bitcoin treasury companies have collapsed as BTC fell from $126,000 in October to near $92,000, according to Galaxy Research. On-chain capitulation metrics reached all-time highs during the decline. Strategy, Metaplanet, Semler Scientific, and Nakamoto now trade at or below their bitcoin net asset value, reversing the once-profitable model of issuing shares above NAV to accumulate more BTC.

The PEPE memecoin's official website has been compromised, redirecting visitors to phishing pages designed to steal wallet credentials. Cybersecurity firm Blockaid detected malicious code linked to the Inferno Drainer toolkit embedded in the site's front end. Meanwhile, the PEPE/DOGE trading pair is on track to close its second consecutive weekly gain, marking the first back-to-back weekly advance since June.

Strategy Inc. has transferred 11,642 Bitcoin valued at approximately $1 billion to Fidelity's custody services, bringing its total deposits with the asset manager to roughly 177,351 BTC worth around $16.5 billion. Mizuho Financial Group maintained its buy rating on Strategy with a $484 price target. Analyst James E. Thorne identified the stock's approach to its rising 200-week moving average as a potential entry point.

Strategy Inc. has overtaken Standard Chartered in market capitalization, with its valuation reaching approximately $52–53 billion compared to the bank's $51 billion. MSCI is conducting a review of Strategy's inclusion in its equity indices, driven by concerns about the company's substantial Bitcoin exposure. A decision could be announced as early as January, according to JPMorgan analysts.

Strategy Inc. has accumulated 650,000 BTC after purchasing 130 coins at approximately $89,960 each, while establishing a $1.44 billion cash reserve to cover preferred stock dividends and debt obligations. The company's market capitalization stands at roughly $45 billion, about $10 billion below the $55 billion market value of its bitcoin holdings. The firm's stock has fallen 57% since October 6, raising questions about the sustainability of its acquisition strategy under current market conditions.

Bitmine purchased 96,800 Ethereum tokens worth approximately $273 million over the past week, according to Arkham Intelligence. The acquisition occurred as ETH traded near $2,800 and found support at the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level around $2,716. The firm currently holds approximately 3.44 million ETH valued near $10 billion, with $880 million in capital designated for future purchases.

Bitcoin's sharp selloff has prompted three distinct interpretations from market analysts. Arthur Hayes attributes the decline to Bank of Japan rate-hike signals affecting yen liquidity during Asia-Pacific trading hours. Nik Algo argues the drop resulted from algorithmic rebalancing at UTC day, week, and month boundaries. Peter Brandt warns the rally structure mirrors historical parabolic cycles that preceded 75% drawdowns.