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Bitcoin/Crypto Daily Podcast 12/15/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of market moves, macro catalysts, institutional buildout, and security trends shaping crypto right now.
Bitcoin dips below $90K amid fading risk appetite ahead of key macro events
Read the full story | By Siamak Masnavi, AI Boost | Edited by Sheldon Reback | December 14, 2025
Bitcoin slid under $90,000 during thin Sunday liquidity as traders braced for a dense week of U.S. data and central bank events, while major altcoins also softened. Analysts highlighted $86,000 as key support, with Bitcoin dominance steady near 57% as risk appetite narrows. Markets are watching Japan’s expected rate hike and potential carry-trade unwind that could weigh on global liquidity, including crypto.
Bitcoin ‘extreme low volatility’ to end amid new $50K BTC price target
Read the full story | By William Suberg | December 14, 2025
With BTC pinned around $90,000 and volatility at “extreme” lows, traders expect a decisive move: either a bear-flag breakdown toward the mid-$70Ks or a break above ~$94.6K that could quickly test $100K. On-chain analysis from CryptoQuant warns the bear market structure may already be in place, flagging weakening buyer conviction. Some targets now extend as low as $50K before a more durable uptrend can resume.
Standard Chartered, Coinbase deepen alliance to build institutional crypto infrastructure
Read the full story | By Amin Haqshanas | December 14, 2025
Standard Chartered and Coinbase are expanding their partnership across trading, prime services, custody, staking, and lending to serve institutional clients under high security and compliance standards. The move builds on Singapore connectivity and comes as U.S. regulators conditionally greenlight trust bank charters for major crypto firms, signaling momentum for regulated institutional rails. Coinbase is also set to unveil new products next week, potentially including prediction markets and tokenized stocks.
Twenty One’s first-day slide highlights investor caution toward BTC-backed stocks
Read the full story | By Liza Savenko | December 14, 2025
Twenty One Capital fell nearly 20% on its NYSE debut, trading close to the value of its Bitcoin treasury and signaling an eroding premium for BTC-heavy equities. The muted reception reflects broader volatility, SPAC fatigue, and a market shift toward demanding clear, durable revenue models beyond balance-sheet Bitcoin. Investor takeaway: expect tighter valuation discipline for crypto-treasury plays.
Bitcoin will ‘dump below $70K’ thanks to hawkish Japan: Macro analysts
Read the full story | By Yashu Gola | December 14, 2025
Macro analysts warn a potential Bank of Japan rate hike could tighten global liquidity and trigger risk-off flows, historically coinciding with 20–30% BTC drawdowns. Technically, a bear-flag breakdown aligns with downside targets in the $70,000–$72,500 zone. Traders are watching the BoJ decision and yen carry-trade dynamics for the next big move.
Spanish authorities bust crypto kidnapping ring after deadly attack
Read the full story | By Francisco Rodrigues | December 14, 2025
Police in Spain arrested five people and, in coordination with Danish authorities, charged four others tied to a cross-border group targeting victims for their crypto. The case, which involved abduction, attempted wallet access, and a homicide, underscores a rise in physical “wrench attacks.” For individuals and teams, it’s a reminder to review custody setups, multisig, travel ops, and personal security protocols.
Coinbase (COIN) to launch Kalshi-powered prediction market?
Read the full story | By Author unknown | Date unknown
The headline suggests Coinbase may roll out a Kalshi-powered prediction market, but the provided article includes no further details. If confirmed, such a product would expand Coinbase’s footprint into event markets alongside its institutional and tokenization ambitions. This remains a developing story with limited official information at the time of writing.
Bitcoin and Ethereum market structure points to crypto winter – details
Read the full story | By Semilore Faleti | December 14, 2025
Despite a multi-week bounce, analyst commentary highlights BTC trading below downward-sloping short-, medium-, and long-term moving averages—classic bear market behavior. The view calls for a deeper correction toward ~$50K before the next major upside, while noting ETH’s relative strength still lacks long-term trend confirmation. Net: momentum favors caution until volumes and trendlines turn decisively.
Bitcoin’s four-year cycle is intact, but driven by politics and liquidity: Analyst
Read the full story | By Amin Haqshanas | December 14, 2025
10x Research’s Markus Thielen argues Bitcoin’s four-year rhythm persists, but is now steered more by elections and liquidity than block halving schedules. With institutional players cautious and inflows slowing, he sees consolidation ahead absent a clear liquidity upswing. Investors should watch U.S. politics, fiscal debates, and central bank signals over simplistic calendar models.
How HashKey plans to become Hong Kong’s first crypto IPO
Read the full story | By Bradley Peak | December 14, 2025
HashKey is targeting a Dec. 17 listing, offering 240.57 million shares as Hong Kong’s first fully crypto-native IPO under its virtual asset regime. The company spans exchange, custody, institutional staking, asset management, and tokenization, with proceeds earmarked for infrastructure and global expansion. The debut will test investor appetite for compliance-first crypto platforms and Hong Kong’s regulatory pitch to the industry.
Taken together, these stories paint a market balanced between macro caution and institutional buildout: traders eye key central bank decisions and technical levels, while banks, exchanges, and regulators continue laying regulated rails for the next wave. Add in heightened personal-security risks and more disciplined public-market valuations, and the message is clear: stay nimble, stay secure, and watch liquidity and policy for the next inflection.
