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Bitcoin Could Continue Chopping Below $95K Into Year-End and Altcoins Could Benefit, Analyst Says

Low-liquidity in December may cap bitcoin's recovery rally, but rangebound trading for the largest crypto could benefit smaller digital assets, Wincent's Paul Howard said.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Dec. 4 (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Volatility Breaks Out Vs VIX, Setting Up Possible Pair Trade Opportunity

The spread between BTC and S&P 500 implied volatility indices is widening again.

A person looking at multiple trading screens. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Whales Return to Buying for the First Time Since August as Price Recovers Above $90K

Large holders return to buying after months of distribution, signalling renewed confidence at key support levels.

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Leads Broad Recovery as Traders Eye Possible Santa Rally

Bitcoin and ether surged following Wednesday's tech-led equities rebound, while derivatives flows signal growing optimism for a year-end push.

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Coinbase 'Negative Premium' at Widest Level since Q1, Signalling Weak U.S. Demand

Bitcoin is on track for its worst weekly performance since March, while U.S. demand indicators weaken as the Coinbase premium declines and spot ETFs reach a record volume.

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Bitcoin Approaches 'Death Cross' as Market Tests Major Historical Pattern

Despite its bearish reputation, every death cross in the current cycle has marked a major local bottom.

BTC: Technical Pricing Models (Glassnode)

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'Negative Skew': What It Is, Why It's Frustrating Bitcoin Bulls, and Why It Might Mean a Bottom is Near

If it seems like bitcoin prices react particularly negatively to falling stocks, but don't do a whole lot when stocks fly higher, you're not imagining it.

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Crypto Liquidity Still Hollow After October Crash, Risking Sharp Price Swings

Despite calmer prices after October’s brutal leverage wipeout, bitcoin and ether market depth remains structurally thin, creating a more fragile trading environment.

Liquidity void in crypto persists (Simon Hurry/Unsplash)

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Retail Mood Sours Amid Crypto Selloff, Flashing Short-Term Bottom Signals for BTC, ETH, XRP

A fresh wave of pessimism is sweeping across crypto markets, but the mood shift may be doing more good than harm.

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Bitcoin Plunges Below $102K Amid Weak U.S. Demand, Fed Divided on December Cut

Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium, a popular gauge for U.S. demand, is having its longest negative streak since the April correction, coinciding with the Fed turning more hawkish.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on November 12 (CoinDesk)