Bitcoin's market got calmer in 2025 thanks to yield-hungry institutional investors

The BTC market has experienced a steady decline in implied volatility as institutions embraced derivatives to generate extra income.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/31/bitcoin-market-calmed-in-2025-thanks-to-yield-hungry-institutions

Bitcoin, ether drop more than 22% in Q4 as December ‘Santa rally’ fizzles

The market's focus is now on whether bitcoin can maintain its support levels into the new year, as the failed rally may signal a need for a deeper market reset.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/31/bitcoin-ether-drop-more-than-22-in-q4-as-december-santa-rally-fizzles

David Beckham-backed Prenetics ditches bitcoin purchase

The health sciences company, co-founded by English football icon, announcement comes as the crypto’s market capitalization continues to lose ground.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/30/david-beckham-backed-prenetics-ditches-bitcoin-purchase

XRP price slips to $1.85 as key support gives way

Technical analysis suggests a defensive market stance, with XRP struggling to reclaim resistance levels and momentum indicators showing oversold conditions.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/30/xrp-price-slips-to-usd1-85-as-key-support-gives-way

Dragonfly managing partner lays out his 2026 crypto predictions

The venture capitalist argues 2026 will favor proven crypto infrastructure, while several fast-growing segments reshape how the industry expands.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/30/dragonfly-managing-partner-lays-out-his-2026-crypto-predictions

As Democrats gain in odds to take U.S. House, Waters bashes SEC chair on crypto

Maxine Waters, the top Democrat who may lead the House Financial Services Committee again if Democrats prevail, has a crypto bone to pick with SEC's Atkins.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/29/as-democrats-gain-in-odds-to-take-u-s-house-waters-bashes-sec-chair-on-crypto

Flow scraps blockchain 'rollback' plan after community backlash over decentralization

The layer-1 network reversed course after ecosystem partners warned that rewriting chain history would undermine decentralization and create operational risks following a $3.9 million exploit.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/12/29/flow-scraps-blockchain-rollback-plan-after-community-backlash-over-decentralization