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š° CRYPTO DAILY DEGEN DIGEST - Sunday, December 21, 2025
š„ TOP HIGHLIGHTS
⢠Senator Cynthia Lummis will not seek reelection, raising concerns about crypto advocacy in the US.
⢠Bitcoin's demand appears to be declining, leading analysts to signal the start of a new bear market.
⢠BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF continues to experience notable inflows despite negative annual returns, indicating long-term confidence.
š° MARKET OVERVIEW
The cryptocurrency market is currently under pressure as key indicators suggest a weakening demand for Bitcoin, with prices hovering below critical support levels. Analysts are stating that the market sentiment is not fearful enough to confirm a market bottom yet. Regulatory concerns, particularly the implications of Senator Lummis not seeking reelection, are adding to the uncertain environment. Mixed sentiments exist about the future price trajectory of Bitcoin and Ethereum, further complicating the landscape for investors.
š KEY DEVELOPMENTS
⢠@LidoFinance unveiled its 2026 roadmap, outlining future developments.
⢠@tradexyz has reduced its baseline funding to 5.5%, adjusting to current market conditions.
⢠@galaxyhq and @CoinbaseInsto both published their predictions for the crypto market in 2026.
⢠Analysts from Santiment express that Bitcoin might see a drop below $75,000 as the market sentiment remains untroubled.
⢠New prediction markets have been launched on Union and Specula, focusing on innovative financial solutions.
⢠The Marshall Islands commenced a trial of using Stellar for universal basic income payments, highlighting crypto's utility.
š£ NEW RELEASES
⢠Launch of Union, a prediction market on BSC.
⢠Specula, targeting privacy and prediction markets.
⢠Nickel, recently launched on Base as a new Ponzi project.
šļø INSTITUTIONAL ADOPTION
The crypto community is expressing regret over Senator Lummis' decision against reelection, as she has been a key supporter of cryptocurrency policy. Additionally, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF continues to receive substantial inflows, suggesting that institutional interest in crypto remains resilient despite broader market declines.
š® LOOKING AHEAD
As we move into 2026, the crypto market will need to navigate through regulatory challenges and shifting investor sentiments. The potential exit of key political figures may impact advocacy for crypto policies, while the recent market trends indicate that traders should prepare for continued volatility. Analysts remain divided on the future price movements, implying that cautious optimism may be the best approach for investors in this transitional phase.