Author: Kryptonews

For more than a decade, Bitcoin’s largest holders have acted as the unseen forces behind many of the market’s biggest surges and deepest crashes. These so-called whales have always held outsized influence, but their behavior throughout 2025 suggests that a major shift is underway that could fundamentally reshape how Bitcoin (BTC) behaves heading into 2026.The turning point came on Oct. 10, a day many traders now view as the unofficial end of the most recent crypto bull market. While billions in retail positions were wiped out in minutes, one early Bitcoin whale walked away with roughly $200 million in profit.…

Key Highlights: Strategy Inc., sells $989M in ATM securities. The company bought 10,645 Bitcoin for $980M. Cumulative BTC cost basis at $75K trails spot prices, signalling unrealized treasury gains. Strategy Inc., (formerly known as MicroStrategy) (MSTR), filed Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today, December 15, 2025 as announced by Michael Saylor on X. This filing provides a brief of the company’s recent financial moves, particularly during the week of December 8-14, 2025. Strategy has acquired 10,645 BTC for ~$980.3 million at ~$92,098 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 24.9% YTD 2025. As of 12/14/2025,…

Bitcoin’s months-long slide hasn’t stopped corporate treasury companies from accumulating the digital asset, with the Eric Trump-backed American Bitcoin overtaking ProCap Financial, founded by entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano, in total Bitcoin holdings.American Bitcoin has added more than 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) to its reserves since the start of December, lifting its total holdings to 5,044 BTC, valued at roughly $443 million, according to data from industry tracker BitcoinTreasuries.NET.ProCap Financial, established to build a Bitcoin-focused financial platform and investment vehicle, has slipped to 22nd place among corporate holders, holding approximately 5,000 BTC. The company has also increased its Bitcoin balance in recent weeks,…

James Ding Dec 15, 2025 15:15 Digital asset funds witness continued inflows, reflecting improving investor sentiment. Bitcoin and Ethereum lead with notable contributions, according to CoinShares. Investor sentiment towards digital assets is showing signs of improvement as funds see continued inflows, according to CoinShares. For the second consecutive week, digital asset investment products recorded inflows, this time totaling $864 million. This trend is indicative of a cautious yet optimistic investor base. Regional Inflows and Leading Cryptocurrencies The United States led the charge with $796 million in inflows, highlighting the country’s robust interest in…

To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. Good Morning! The Louvre was forced to close on Monday after staff launched strike action.  The Whitney Museum of American Art released the artist list for its closely watched biennial, set to open in March. Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem has reopened for the first time since 2023. The Headlines A CURSED YEAR. The Louvre just can’t catch a break. On Monday, the museum was forced to close after staff launched strike action demanding urgent building renovations, improved security, and increased staffing levels, while also protesting a planned rise in ticket prices…

Key takeawaysHashKey is aiming to become Hong Kong’s first fully crypto-native IPO by listing 240.57 million shares under the city’s virtual asset regulatory regime.The business extends beyond a spot exchange by combining trading, custody, institutional staking, asset management and tokenization into a single regulated platform.Revenue is growing, but the company is still incurring losses as it invests heavily in technology, compliance and market expansion.Most IPO proceeds are expected to fund infrastructure and international growth, positioning the listing as a long-term bet on regulated digital asset markets.HashKey wants to become the first crypto exchange that Hong Kong investors can buy on…

In brief Web3 brand Rekt has launched the inaugural Rekt Invitational event at Normandy Shores Golf Club in Miami. The event brought together leading crypto figures along with social media golfers and digital creators, with 20,000 viewers tuning in to watch online. Rekt Invitational also saw the debut of Rekt’s first merchandise collaboration with Manors Golf. Web3 beverage brand Rekt brought together crypto luminaries with social media golfers and digital creators for the inaugural Rekt Invitational at Miami’s Normandy Shores Golf Club.Powered by Yeet and Manors Golf along with partners Binance US, OpenSea, Abstract Chain, MoonPay, Jupiter Mobile and Weekly…

TON’s price slipped 3.4% over the past 24 hours, falling to $1.5567 and widening its performance gap with broader crypto markets. The broader market, as measured via the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index, fell 1.8% in the same period. TON’s retreat points to continued selling pressure specific to the token.The token staged a few brief recoveries, but ultimately extended its sequence of lower highs. This consistent downward movement suggests sellers are staying active even as market conditions improve elsewhere.The trading range spanned from a high of $1.6144 to a low of $1.5449, a nearly 4.3% swing, highlighting the volatility behind the…

President Donald Trump said this week that the United States has taken in roughly $18 trillion because of tariffs, framing the figure as evidence that his trade policy reshaped the global economy and redirected capital back into the country.The claim immediately drew scrutiny because it far exceeds any recorded measure of US tariff revenue and eclipses the scale of federal receipts tied to trade by multiple orders of magnitude.Tariff revenue in the United States is recorded as customs duties and reported monthly and annually by the Treasury Department. Even after a sharp increase following expanded tariffs in 2025, customs duties…

Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth billions expire Dec. 20, with max pain clusters and BTC put skew setting the stage for short‑term volatility.​ Summary Options data shows Friday’s expiry concentrates BTC and ETH open interest around clear max pain levels that often act as near‑term magnets.​ Bitcoin’s structure leans heavier to puts, signaling stronger demand for downside protection versus calls ahead of settlement.​ Ethereum’s put/call ratio looks more balanced, implying less aggressive hedging and softer downside bias than in Bitcoin. A significant volume of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options contracts is scheduled to expire Friday, with substantial notional value…