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1) Today the crypto market was mostly range‑bound with thin liquidity (holiday conditions can make moves sharper than usual).
2) Bitcoin traded around the $88K–$89K area, with some reports noting a brief push back above $88K.
3) Ethereum also moved in a similar range, roughly $2,900–$3,150, and showed higher volatility than BTC.
4) A key theme in today’s coverage was ETF flow weakness/outflows, which can add selling pressure or limit upside.
5) Another big focus was the large BTC/ETH options expiry on December 26, often associated with increased volatility.
6) Market sentiment was described as “Fear” in some trackers (e.g., around 27/100).
7) A major security headline: reports of a Trust Wallet browser extension compromise, with losses reported in the millions.
8) Despite the choppy tape, some outlets highlighted supportive longer‑term signals like stablecoin market cap growth .