The holiday season usually sparks expectations of a "Santa Rally," but as we enter 2025, the outlook is less bright for Bitcoin holders: instead of excitement, there are a series of warning signals.
Bitcoin's price is currently hovering around $87,440, up only 0.33%, reflecting cautious sentiment.

Martin Yeza, a new Argentine congressman, advocates for stablecoins to play a crucial role in the country's payment structure and supports allowing the central bank to hold cryptocurrencies. Local analysts favor "tetherization" to stabilize the economy using stablecoins like USDT, enhancing transaction transparency and reducing dependency on the US dollar. Argentine banks are reportedly preparing to offer crypto services as the central bank drafts regulations for private banks.

There are always concerns in the cryptocurrency space. Whether it's the collapse of an exchange or changes in the legal environment, the cryptocurrency market has maintained strength throughout the past year, despite recent waves of negative sentiment.
However, a new challenge is emerging.

In 2025, crypto management in Asia shifts focus from large commitments to clear regulations, particularly around stablecoins and asset tokenization. Hong Kong and Singapore lead with new laws and licensing frameworks, while Japan and South Korea explore stablecoin initiatives, setting the stage for increased financial institutional involvement by 2026.

Lithuania's Central Bank has set a deadline of December 31, 2025, for cryptocurrency service providers to obtain licenses under the EU's MiCA framework, or face criminal penalties. Currently, over 370 companies are registered, but only about 120 are active. This regulation may reduce the number of firms but improve compliance.

The HYPE token of Hyperliquid has faced significant volatility, dropping from $50 to $22 amid selling pressure. The Hyper Foundation has burned 37 million HYPE tokens to stabilize its value, which may help reduce supply and improve market sentiment.

Russia is getting closer to regulated cryptocurrency trading as the Moscow Exchange and the St. Petersburg Exchange confirm readiness to deploy crypto services after the legal framework is finalized by mid-2026. This move comes after the Bank of Russia announced its management roadmap in

More than 80% of tokens launched in 2025 are currently trading below their initial valuation. Behind this wave of losses is not only the market cycle but also a direct consequence of how insiders in the crypto industry design, value, and quietly divest from projects right from the listing stage.
Data from Memento

Cryptocurrency prices have experienced a significant correction since the beginning of October 2025, after Bitcoin set a new all-time high (ATH). Alongside the market decline, decentralized lending activity also saw a considerable contraction.
The contrasting developments between Aave and Nexo in the context

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, is expected to be released from federal custody on 01/21/2026, approximately 4 weeks earlier than the February date previously announced, according to the updated records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the end of December 2025.
Ellison was sentenced to 2 years in prison in September 2024 for her role in the t

Multicoin Capital reportedly purchased 60 million Worldcoin (WLD) through a direct OTC deal despite a 21% price drop in a month. Market interest in WLD is declining, with new active wallets significantly reduced and a sharp drop in Google searches. Legal risks are also increasing in several countries.

XRP is currently in the "fear" zone in the market – a phenomenon that has appeared before impressive recoveries in the past.
Negative sentiment towards XRP is increasing
According to the market analysis platform Santiment, the amount of negative comments about XRP on social media is far above the average level. This

Over the past 40 days, Ether (ETH) has continuously failed to maintain a price above $3,400, causing many investors to worry that the downtrend may continue. Especially, the upcoming $6 billion ETH options expiration on Friday further increases pressure on the market, as previously

Alfa-Bank has launched a digital financial asset backed by unleaded gasoline in Russia, allowing investors to choose between cash with interest or fuel cards at maturity. Collaborating with EuroTrans, each token represents a claim for cash or 100 liters of gasoline at a fixed price, with a 20% annual interest rate.

The NFT market has significantly changed since its 2021 boom, shifting from speculative highs to a focus on practical utility and community strength by 2025. Despite decreased transaction volumes, some collections maintain appeal through cultural value and physical product expansion, indicating a more sustainable market maturation.