Crypto Jumps but Caution Remains

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BTC Finds Its Feet

👋 Hey, Crypto Enthusiasts! Let’s walk through what’s going on in the crypto world right now.

Bitcoin’s burst back toward 93k surprised plenty of traders. Most expected a mild rebound at best, not a full jump. Still, the broader picture matters: despite the excitement, price has simply returned to its level from a week ago.

A lift like this is encouraging, but it’s not enough to declare the downtrend over.

The main force behind the move is still macro. Rate expectations shifted after Trump delayed naming a Fed chair candidate, and that delay oddly nudged markets toward pricing in a small chance of a January rate cut. That gave risk assets just enough oxygen to bounce.

Sentiment also got a boost from two important signals out of traditional finance:

• Vanguard reversing its long-standing crypto blockade

• Bank of America / Merrill allowing advisors to recommend Bitcoin ETF allocations between 1 and 4%

Both steps strengthen the long-term adoption path, even if they don’t immediately drive large inflows.

The real question heading into the next few months is: who buys from here?
Fund managers are approaching year-end reporting, and few want to justify holding an asset that has lagged most macro benchmarks. That may keep short-term demand low.

But the longer-term setup is very different. Only a small minority of professional investors currently hold any crypto exposure. That unallocated capital represents a huge pool of future demand, one reason many analysts view 2026 as potentially far stronger for Bitcoin than 25.

🔻 For now, though, the trend hasn’t flipped. Bitcoin still needs to reclaim the 93–94k zone convincingly, and a strong close above 100k would be the first real sign that the broader uptrend is ready to resume. Until then, the market remains stuck in a choppy, undecided range.

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🔹 Chainlink: Trillion Dollar Opportunity

Chainlink’s new institutional tokenization report makes one thing clear: traditional finance is quickly moving onchain, and Chainlink is becoming the key infrastructure powering that shift.

The report explains that banks, asset managers, and global market operators are exploring how to move trillions of funds, bonds, payments, and identity frameworks onto blockchains. But scaling this requires solving several long standing problems. Chainlink breaks these into five core needs:

• Reliable data: pricing, NAV, reserves, corporate actions

• Cross chain connectivity: moving assets and messages across any network

• Built in compliance: KYC, AML, eligibility checks, policy enforcement

• Privacy: keeping sensitive data and business logic off public view

• Sync with legacy systems: tying blockchain workflows back into existing rails

Chainlink presents its platform as a full stack answer. Its data services bring financial data onchain. CCIP handles cross chain transfers. ACE and Cross Chain Identity bring compliance to smart contracts. Confidential Compute protects sensitive workflows. And the Chainlink Runtime Environment ties everything into end to end processes.

Proof it works

The report highlights several real deployments that show this is already happening in production:

• UBS completed the first fully onchain subscription and redemption for a tokenized fund using Chainlink’s Digital Transfer Agent standard.

• Swift, SBI, and UBS demonstrated how tokenized funds can settle using Swift’s global payment network.

• ANZ and Fidelity International ran a cross chain settlement using a private chain stablecoin and a wrapped CBDC, powered by Chainlink for interoperability, compliance checks, and identity verification.

These examples show Chainlink acting as the bridge between today’s financial infrastructure and the emerging onchain ecosystem.

What this means

The takeaway is straightforward: tokenization is pulling major institutions into the blockchain world, and they expect systems that offer reliability, compliance, and interoperability at the level they’re used to. Chainlink is positioning itself as the neutral infrastructure layer that meets those expectations.

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The Latest Crypto Headlines 📰 

UK officially recognizes crypto as property
The UK has passed a landmark law creating a third category of property for digital assets, giving bitcoin and stablecoins clear legal ownership protections.

Sonnet shareholders approve Hyperliquid merger
Sonnet investors have approved the merger creating Hyperliquid Strategies, a HYPE based digital asset treasury planning a billion dollar capital raise.

X Money searches for payments platform lead
Elon Musk’s X Money is hiring a senior engineer to build a new payments platform from scratch, fueling speculation of future crypto integrations.

First Chainlink ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca
Grayscale’s GLNK fund has launched as the first U.S. Chainlink ETF, debuting with strong trading volume and benefiting from new SEC listing pathways.

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Summary From The Top Influencers 📷️ 

1000x Podcast – Bitcoin Reclaims $90k: Have We Bottomed? (03.12.2025 Summary)

In this episode of the 1000x podcast, Jonah and Avi dive into Bitcoin’s sharp recovery to $90K and whether it signals a definitive market bottom. They blend technical signals with macro narratives, from whale activity to Fed politics, offering a grounded yet bullish take on what’s next.

Key Points:

• Bitcoin's Bottoming Signs:
  Avi highlights a textbook bottoming pattern - capitulation at $80K followed by a high-volume rebound and no new lows. The $92–93K range, a prior demand zone, acted as resistance but was met with healthier “profit-taking” rather than panic selling.

• Whales Stop Selling:
  Jonah notes that OG whale selling, which drove much of the decline, has now slowed based on on-chain data. Whale wallets are no longer dumping - some even began accumulating again below $90K.

• Fed Chair Speculation Turns Crypto-Bullish:
  Trump is rumored to appoint Kevin Hassett, a pro-crypto economist with ties to Coinbase, as the next Fed Chair. Jonah and Avi interpret this as a political signal that 2026 could be liquidity-fueled and risk-on.

• Macro + AI Fueling Risk Appetite:
  Both hosts remain optimistic on equities and crypto, citing ongoing government stimulus and the growing impact of AI. They believe institutions will return in January, making now an ideal time to position.

• Best Trades Right Now:
  Bitcoin is a clean setup with clear support at $84K and potential for a run to $100K. They also flag altcoins like Hype and Aster, and speculate on opportunistic trades in MicroStrategy and Robinhood.

Final Takeaway:
Jonah and Avi believe the worst of the selloff is over. With technicals stabilizing, whales stepping back, and a crypto-friendly Fed chair looming, they’re buying dips and eyeing a breakout above $100K in the coming months.

CoinBureau – Is Microstrategy About To Sell Bitcoin? (03.12.2025 Summary)

Coin Bureau’s Guy unpacks growing concerns that MicroStrategy (now branded Strategy) might be forced to sell its Bitcoin. With over 649,000 BTC on its balance sheet, fears around index exclusion, collapsing stock premiums, and tight cash flow are raising questions about whether the company is a hidden threat to the broader market.

Key Points:

• MSCI Decision Could Trigger Forced Selling
  A looming decision from MSCI on January 15 could remove Strategy from major indices due to its heavy Bitcoin holdings. If excluded, index funds might be forced to sell up to $8.8B worth of MSTR stock, potentially pressuring both the stock and Bitcoin price.

• Strategy’s “Infinite Money Glitch” Is Broken
  For years, Strategy traded at a premium to its Bitcoin holdings, allowing it to raise cash cheaply by issuing shares. That premium has now flipped - MSTR trades below its net asset value, making further BTC accumulation unlikely in the near term.

• Cash Flow Pressures Mounting
  With only $54M in cash and over $600M in annual dividend obligations, Strategy faces a financial squeeze. Although they could pause dividends, doing so would damage investor trust. Selling Bitcoin remains a last resort but isn't entirely off the table.

• Debt Isn’t the Immediate Problem
  Most of Strategy’s debt doesn’t mature until 2027 or later, meaning they aren’t under pressure to repay soon. However, the dividend obligations tied to preferred shares could force difficult decisions if the premium doesn’t recover.

• Bitcoin Will Be Fine, But Expect Volatility
  Strategy's average buying impact has only been 3.3% of weekly BTC volume. Bitcoin’s fundamentals remain strong, with institutional interest growing beyond Strategy. However, the next two months could be rocky for MSTR and market sentiment.

Final Takeaway:
While MicroStrategy is unlikely to sell its Bitcoin right now, structural risks like MSCI exclusion and a broken share premium could limit its influence going forward. Bitcoin doesn’t rely on any single buyer anymore - but with $8B in potential forced selling, the short-term volatility could be sharp.

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