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For years, investors relied on a weak yen Bitcoin rally pattern driven by yen carry trades. As Japanese investors borrowed cheap yen to buy higher-yield assets, crypto markets enjoyed predictable tailwinds. Recent data shows this weak yen Bitcoin rally correlation breaking down. Japan’s escalating government debt and fiscal strain have decoupled bond yields from exchange rates. Carry trades are losing appeal, and market sentiment now hinges on Japan’s fiscal health rather than currency moves. Traders should adapt by diversifying signals, monitoring global debt trends, and focusing on fundamental analysis. Expect increased volatility as traditional yen-based cues fade. This shift marks a maturation of crypto markets, where digital assets develop independent drivers beyond legacy financial relationships.

Bitcoin plunged to $85,000 on November 21, as $831 million in crypto positions were liquidated over 24 hours. Data from Binance and Coinglass show $696 million in long positions and $135 million in shorts were forced closed, impacting about 227,500 traders. The sell-off was driven by macroeconomic fears. A delayed October jobs report left investors speculating on the Fed’s December rate decision. Expectations of an interest rate cut in December waned after the report showed 119,000 jobs added in September. This data gap heightened market uncertainty and reduced liquidity. Adding to the decline, a single whale sold 11,000 BTC, triggering further downward momentum. Ethereum also dropped sharply, falling 5.3% to $2,815. This incident underscores the cryptocurrency market’s sensitivity to economic indicators and large-scale trades. Traders facing liquidations scrambled for safety. The rapid drop highlights the risk of high leverage and reliance on key data releases. With Fed policy and economic reports pending, volatility is likely to persist.

The Japanese cabinet has approved a record ¥21.3 trillion fiscal stimulus package aimed at curbing persistent inflation pressures and bolstering economic growth. The Japan stimulus includes direct household support, business subsidies, and infrastructure investment to address rising living costs and supply-chain bottlenecks. Finance Minister highlights that the fiscal package will be largely funded by government bonds, raising concerns over long-term debt sustainability. While the measures target price stability, yen weakness remains a key risk: a softer currency could fuel import-driven inflation and amplify volatility in forex and cryptocurrency markets. Traders should watch JPY pairs closely, as currency fluctuations may impact asset allocations and hedge strategies. The stimulus underscores Tokyo’s commitment to fiscal easing but also signals potential shifts in monetary policy, offering both opportunities and pitfalls for short-term and long-term market participants.

Crypto analyst Skipper (@skipper_xrp) disputes Jake Claver’s prediction of a $750 XRP price surge this year. Instead, he points to March 2026 as the key turning point. He says an AI model (Elon Musk’s Grok) forecasts a disorderly unwind of the reverse carry trade in Q1 2026, peaking in March. Skipper argues that full legal clarity under the U.S. Clarity Act, possibly signed by November 22 to align with SWIFT’s ISO 20022 deadline, is essential for institutional adoption of XRP. He cites unverified reports that banks have privately tested XRP on side chains at prices reaching $327,000. These trials demonstrate potential settlement models and foreshadow a supply shock when transactions shift from private to the public ledger. While assertions about concealed ledgers and test prices remain speculative, many expect the convergence of regulatory clarity and system readiness to trigger a significant XRP supply shock. Traders should monitor legislative updates, ISO 20022 adoption, and any institutional moves to anticipate market shifts.

Pi Network’s PI token surged 15% in 24 hours after confirming MiCA compliance with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. Trading volume jumped 30%, defying a broader bear market. The project’s revised whitepaper details MiCA-aligned reporting and risk-management standards, effective from 2024. MiCA compliance clears a path for PI listings on regulated EU exchanges, boosting liquidity, institutional interest and token utility. Pi App Studio upgrades further streamline dApp deployment. Analysts expect momentum toward $0.30, though low liquidity and macro pressure keep traders cautious.

Bitcoin fell to a seven-month low of $85,000, shedding over $20,000 in ten days. The average spot Bitcoin ETF investor is now underwater, data from Bianco Research show. Thursday saw $903.2 million in net outflows from Bitcoin ETFs, pushing weekly net redemptions to $1.4552 billion. BlackRock’s IBIT fund led withdrawals with $355.5 million exiting on Thursday and $1.09 billion over the past four sessions. JPMorgan analysts directly linked the sell-off to ETF exodus. On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence revealed whale Owen Gunden sold $1.3 billion worth of bitcoin since October, transferring $230 million to Kraken yesterday. A fresh stimulus package of ¥135 billion in Japan also weighed on BTC prices. Traders should monitor ETF flows and whale movements as catalysts for further volatility.

Bitcoin price slipped sharply in recent trading, falling below key support levels and reigniting fears of a further plunge to $10,000. Spiking volatility and sustained high trading volumes reflect growing bearish sentiment among investors. On-chain data points to increased whale sell-offs and elevated funding rates, while technical indicators suggest oversold conditions. Traders are watching critical support zones near $20,000 and $18,000; a break below these could trigger panic selling ahead of the $10,000 threshold. Market participants should monitor Bitcoin price closely for entry opportunities, balancing risk amid fragile sentiment and potential for heightened short-term swings.

MicroStrategy delisting from MSCI and Nasdaq-100 indexes could trigger $8.8 billion in passive outflows from funds tracking its $50 billion market cap. This MicroStrategy delisting risk stems from MSCI’s review of firms with over 50% digital assets. The move may force sales of Bitcoin (BTC) reserves, adding selling pressure to crypto markets. Traders should watch MSCI index review progress and Bitcoin price volatility before the January 15, 2026 decision.

Bitcoin’s recent sell-off shows signs of nearing a bottom, mirroring historical patterns where BTC leads declines and bottoms out before equities. After major liquidations, Bitcoin typically consolidates or corrects for around eight weeks; the current downturn has lasted six weeks, crafting a prime entry window. The author recommends dollar-cost averaging into positions between $75,000 and $85,000 while unwinding holdings originally bought at $110,000–$125,000. This approach aims to accumulate more coins on the dip and capitalize on the next upswing. Historical cycles from 2017 and 2021 support a mid-term consolidation phase before sustained rallies. Traders may view these levels as a lower-risk buying opportunity to bolster long-term Bitcoin exposure.

Bitcoin has dropped below $87,000, marking an eight-month low near $86,500, triggering panic across markets. Market expert Shanaka Anslem labels this downturn an “engineered collapse,” arguing that behind the bearish sentiment, significant accumulation by whales and institutions is underway. He points to 231 new whale wallets created in November and record-high network hash rate as evidence of growing confidence in future Bitcoin price appreciation. Additionally, Anslem notes accelerating stablecoin inflows and $70 billion in ETF infrastructure ready to absorb sell-off pressure. With funding rates turning negative and the Pi Cycle indicator remaining green, on-chain metrics suggest a classic mid-cycle shakeout, similar to the 2018 correction before Bitcoin soared. The fear and greed index sits at 15 (extreme fear), historically a buying opportunity. Anslem projects that post-halving supply shock and rising institutional demand could drive Bitcoin price to $220,000–$320,000 by late 2026, representing a potential 150%–400% rally. While retail investors capitulate, institutional players appear to be quietly accumulating Bitcoin, setting the stage for a bullish rebound despite current market turbulence.

Bitcoin is undergoing a 30% correction from its intraday high, with prices slipping below $89,000. Bitcoin ETFs have experienced nearly $3 billion in net outflows this month, driven by fading Fed rate-cut expectations and a stronger US dollar. Technical indicators show the 14-day RSI is deeply oversold, but key support lies at the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement near $85,600 and the one-year low around $74,000. Crypto traders should monitor these support levels and ETF flows for signs of a trend reversal.

The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has arrested two individuals in connection with a $28 million Basis Markets collapse investigation. The probe targets alleged misleading statements and misappropriation of investor funds linked to the BASIS token. Authorities believe the collapse resulted in significant losses for retail and institutional investors. This action marks one of the first major UK enforcement efforts against a cryptocurrency platform. The SFO has not disclosed the identities of the suspects but confirmed that both face charges of fraud and market manipulation. The investigation into the Basis Markets collapse underscores growing regulatory scrutiny of token issuers in the UK. Traders should monitor developments closely. The BASIS token has already experienced price volatility since news of the probe surfaced. Further legal findings or asset seizures could intensify negative sentiment and trigger additional sell-offs.

Bitcoin is consolidating near the $90,000 support zone after a rapid decline in risk assets. The $90K level aligns with the prior Q1 correction’s demand area. A decisive break below could open a slide toward $75,000, while a rebound above the downward trend line may signal a recovery. Ethereum is under steady supply pressure, testing support near $3,000 amid capital outflows from risk-sensitive assets. The broader market pullback is driven by concerns over an AI bubble, stretched tech valuations and uncertainty about December interest rate cuts. Nvidia’s Q3 results, due after the US close, could steer sentiment across equities and digital assets. Traders will monitor Nvidia’s earnings for guidance on the so-called ‘magnificent seven’ tech stocks that have fuelled recent gains. The coming sessions may define the next directional move for both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Yen weakness against the U.S. dollar has triggered speculation of BOJ intervention. Historically, yen weakness signaled risk-on sentiment as traders executed yen-funded carry trades into higher-yielding assets, boosting BTC and other risk assets. However, Japan’s mounting debt-to-GDP ratio near 240% and a new $135 billion stimulus package have driven government bond yields to multi-decade highs, undermining the yen’s stability as both a funding and safe-haven currency. Faced with a trade-off between a full-blown fiscal crisis and a yen collapse, the BOJ’s policy options are constrained, increasing exchange-rate volatility. As a result, BTC traders may shift focus to Swiss franc (CHF) currency pairs for clearer risk-on/risk-off signals, since Switzerland’s policy rate and bond yields remain lower and more stable than Japan’s.

The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) released a landmark report detailing how ex-Wirecard COO Jan Marsalek laundered billions of euros using USDT. Marsalek bypassed SWIFT in favor of the “Smart” network, an underground crypto clearing operation founded by Russian entrepreneur Ekaterina Zhdanova. Smart converted cash from organized crime groups into Tether (USDT), enabling rapid cross-border transfers. Over €1 billion was smuggled out of Russia, and funds financed London-based espionage and assassination plots. Six Bulgarian agents were convicted for surveillance and attack planning, receiving £45,000 via Smart transfers. The NCA warns that this USDT laundering scheme merges street-level crime with state-sponsored terrorism. Operation Destabilise led to 45 arrests and millions in seized assets, but decentralized, high-frequency USDT transactions and OTC cash-outs challenge traditional investigations. Following the 2025 US policy shift under President Trump, joint UK-US financial intelligence groups now focus on wallet behavior patterns rather than isolated trades. The Wirecard scandal marks the dawn of financial weaponization, where blockchain analysis firms and law enforcement race to identify high-risk wallet clusters.

Citadel Securities has transformed its stance on crypto within three years. After avoiding cryptocurrency amid regulatory uncertainty, the firm launched EDX Markets in 2023 and now plans to provide liquidity on Coinbase, Binance and Crypto.com. Citadel Securities has invested strategically across key Web3 sectors. It joined Ripple’s $500 million funding round to support the RLUSD stablecoin and cross-border payments. The firm also made a $200 million strategic investment in Kraken, boosting exchange liquidity and global expansion. Additionally, it backed Canton Network’s $135 million RWA blockchain funding round for real-world asset tokenization. Citadel Securities remains compliance-focused and opposes exempting tokenized stocks from securities rules. These moves complete Citadel Securities’ upstream-to-downstream crypto buildout—from stablecoins through exchange partnerships to RWA infrastructure—highlighting its commitment to market liquidity and institutional adoption.

Former White House NEC Director and Trump’s Fed chair nominee Hasset warned that pausing rate cuts in December would be a “very bad time.” He projects a U.S. government shutdown could shave 1.5 percentage points off Q4 GDP. While inflation data shows improvement, halting monetary easing now risks deepening the economic downturn. Hasset noted that recent job growth, though rebounding, remains insufficient to offset broader macro pressures. He urged the Federal Reserve to maintain its current pace of rate reductions to support growth and prevent further slackening. Traders should watch Fed communications closely for signals on the path of future rate cuts and liquidity conditions.

On November 21, 2025, Asia-Pacific stocks closed sharply lower. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index plunged 1,198.06 points, or 2.40%, to 48,625.88, while South Korea’s KOSPI index dropped 151.4 points, or 3.78%, to 3,853.45. This sell-off in Asia-Pacific stocks highlights risk-off sentiment across the region, as investors monitor global economic indicators and tech-sector pressure. Traders should watch for potential spillover into digital assets amid broader market volatility.

Chris Yin, co-founder and CEO of Plume, forecasts the real-world asset (RWA) market value will triple to quintuple its current size by 2026. The RWA market, which doubled in 2023 to over $35 billion onchain and serves more than 539,000 holders, is expected to expand beyond crypto-native treasury bills into private credit, mineral rights, oil, GPUs and energy. Talking to Cointelegraph, Yin highlighted regulatory developments, such as stablecoin legislation, accelerating demand-side adoption onchain. Plume’s Nest staking protocol will onboard institutional-grade assets via a new partnership with Securitize, backed by BlackRock and Morgan Stanley, connecting tokenized funds—including Hamilton Lane—to over 280,000 RWA holders. Plume currently accounts for nearly half of onchain RWA users, holding $200 million in assets. The CEO anticipates user growth of 25× and a maturing market as rate cuts push investors toward higher yields in diverse tokenized assets. This institutional deal positions Plume to lead RWA market expansion.

According to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards, Bitcoin OG whales — holders of BTC for over seven years — have sold more BTC in 2025 than in any previous cycle. On-chain data shows multiple large spending spikes and a consistently high selling baseline above 0.05% of Bitcoin’s market cap. The record selling by Bitcoin OG whales this year may reflect both profit-taking during the bull run and the rediscovery of lost wallets crossing the 7-year threshold. Historically, peaks in long-term holder selling have coincided with cycle tops. With BTC briefly dipping under $89,000 before rebounding to around $91,800, traders should monitor this whale activity as a key signal for potential market reversal and increased supply pressure.

Asia-Pacific equities tumbled on Friday, extending Wall Street’s tech-driven sell-off amid growing worries over lofty AI-related valuations. Major benchmarks fell sharply: Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 1.2%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slid 1.7% and China’s Shanghai Composite lost 1.1%. A lacklustre U.S. JOLTS report failed to clarify the Federal Reserve’s rate path, stoking uncertainty in global markets. Japan underperformed after data showed core inflation remains above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target, keeping pressure on the yen, which hovered near 151 against the dollar. In China, concerns over property-sector debt and weak industrial output weighed on local shares. Commodities saw mixed moves: Brent crude edged down 0.8% while gold gained 0.5% on safe-haven demand. Bitcoin (BTC) mirrored broader risk aversion, slipping 2% to trade below $35,000. Traders will now look to next week’s Fed meeting minutes and upcoming corporate earnings for fresh market direction.

Dogecoin plunged 7.42% to a multi-month low of $0.149, breaking its $0.155 support as trading volume jumped 18%. While bearish pressure dominated, on-chain data shows whales accumulated 4.72 billion DOGE (about $770 million) over two weeks. Exchange net inflows flipped positive for the first time in six months—historically a capitulation signal. Technical indicators reveal divergence, with rising RSI lows and weakening MACD downside momentum. Traders now watch the DOGE ETF Section 8(a) decision due in a week, eyeing the $0.150–$0.155 zone. Approval could drive Dogecoin to $0.162–$0.165, while a rejection or sub-$0.150 close may test $0.115–$0.085. Monitoring whale moves and net flows will guide short-term DOGE trading strategies.

21Shares has secured SEC approval to launch a spot XRP ETF in the US, with trading set to begin next week. The new XRP ETF will offer regulated exposure to XRP’s spot price without self-custody. This move follows 21Shares’ earlier success with spot Bitcoin ETFs and leverages its established ETF infrastructure. Industry experts say the spot XRP ETF could boost liquidity, price stability, and institutional adoption. Details on the ticker, listing venue, and fee structure are pending. Traders will watch initial volumes and price reactions closely.

Major crypto stakeholders have jointly called on President Trump to leverage executive action to achieve Solana regulation clarity. Concerned that regulatory ambiguity could hinder Solana’s growing ecosystem, industry groups are urging an immediate directive—such as an executive order—to prompt the SEC and CFTC to define Solana’s status under U.S. securities law. Advocates highlight Solana’s rapid DeFi and NFT adoption, warning that uncertainty may deter institutional capital and stifle innovation. By pushing for executive action, the crypto industry aims to secure legal certainty for SOL token trading, boost investor confidence, and set a precedent for clearer digital-asset regulation in the U.S.

CryptoAppsy is a registration-free mobile app available on iOS and Android in Turkish, English and Spanish that delivers real-time crypto data every five seconds from global exchanges. Its all-in-one dashboard consolidates live prices, multi-currency portfolio tracking with auto-calculated profit and loss in chosen fiat, and a personalized crypto news feed filtered by user holdings. The Index section offers early data on newly listed coins—including price, launch time, volume, market cap and advanced charts—while smart price alerts notify traders when assets hit target levels. Lightweight and intuitive, CryptoAppsy reduces manual tracking and enhances decision-making for beginners and pros alike, earning a 5.0 rating on the App Store and 4.5 on Google Play.

Arkham’s on-chain analytics ranks the richest names in the cryptocurrency world, highlighting over $115 billion in frozen assets. Leading the list is Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, with roughly 22,000 BTC mined between 2009 and 2010. TRON founder Justin Sun follows with $1.9 billion in on-chain assets, including stETH, TRX and BTC, amid WLFI controversy. Estonian banker Rain Lohmus ranks third with $886 million lost after losing keys to 250,000 ETH. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin holds about $867 million in ETH. Notable cases of inaccessible assets include James Howells’ 8,000 BTC, Stefan Thomas’ 7,002 BTC on an IronKey and Clifton Collins’ 6,000 BTC lost in a tackle box. Owen Gunden remains at $561 million after moving 1,800 BTC to Kraken. F2Pool’s Shixing Mao and POAP founder Patricio Worthalter round out the top ten. This study underscores risks of lost wallets and the impact of frozen coins on supply dynamics for crypto traders.

Franklin Templeton’s new XRP ETF (XRPZ) will debut on the NYSE on November 24, marking a significant expansion of its regulated digital asset products alongside the existing EZPZ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETP. Announced by industry analyst Zach Rector, the Franklin Templeton XRP ETF joins similar spot XRP offerings from Canary Capital and Rex Osprey, reflecting growing demand for regulated access to Ripple’s token. This launch bolsters market infrastructure and broadens investor choices in the fast-evolving crypto ETF landscape. Following a 20-day S-1 filing window triggered on November 4, XRPZ is set for immediate trading upon listing. Meanwhile, the EZPZ index ETF—tracking BTC and ETH—can potentially add XRP in the future once assets meet defined inclusion criteria. Together, these products strengthen Franklin Templeton’s digital asset suite, underscoring increasing institutional and retail interest in spot ETFs.

Ethereum Interop Layer extends the ERC-4337 account abstraction standard across major Layer 2 rollups. It enables wallet-centric multichain UX, letting users sign one transaction to transfer assets, mint NFTs or swap tokens on networks like Arbitrum, Optimism and Base. Behind the scenes, it automates gas, liquidity and path selection. A new auction-based cross-chain liquidity mechanism, powered by Cross-Chain Liquidity Providers (XLP), stakes assets on Ethereum mainnet and competes to finance transfers and gas fees under on-chain arbitration. Fully on smart contracts, Ethereum Interop Layer requires no consensus changes. By unifying cross-L2 flows, it reduces fragmentation, lowers cognitive overhead and speeds new rollup adoption. Crypto traders could see improved DeFi interoperability and higher network activity as Ethereum Interop Layer simplifies multichain operations.

Binance Alpha will list MineD (symbol: DIGI) on November 22 and Kyuzo’s Friends (symbol: KO) on November 23. After each token begins trading, eligible users can redeem airdrops using their accumulated Alpha Points. Airdrop claims will be available on the Alpha Events page. This initiative aims to incentivize early participation on Binance Alpha, drive token adoption, and reward active traders. Crypto traders should prepare to allocate their Alpha Points and monitor listing times to maximize their airdrop rewards.