A U.S. banking policy shift that injected fresh liquidity into the system sparked renewed momentum for Bitcoin and other major digital assets. Traders reacted to easier funding conditions and a softer short-term rate tone from the Fed.
Crypto markets fell sharply on Friday as a liquidity crunch sparked broad selling pressure, with Bitcoin and Ether among the worst hit. Traders reported thinner order books and elevated margin calls as the rout accelerated.
On-chain data for Nov. 20, 2025 shows XRP Ledger payment volume jumped more than 4.5x in a single day, with over 1.5 billion XRP moved between accounts. The spike marks one of the biggest activity shifts this month and could signal large payments or renewed market interest.
Bitcoin and Ether slipped to multimonth lows over the weekend as liquidity thinned, leaving markets in a bearish posture. Thinner order books have amplified price moves and kept volatility elevated.
Citigroup says Bitcoin’s recent weakness is linked to lower liquidity from quantitative tightening and debt-ceiling pressures, and that a liquidity rebound could push BTC to $180,000 in 2026.
A wrapped Bitcoin token has launched on the Hedera mainnet, enabling 1:1 tokenized BTC use within Hedera’s fast, low-cost network and exposing new institutional liquidity to HBAR-based apps and services.
An analyst warns shrinking XRP balances on major exchanges ahead of a potential ETF debut could create a 'supply crisis' that triggers a parabolic rally. The argument centers on tightened on‑exchange liquidity and accelerated outflows as key catalysts.
Dromos Labs disclosed on Nov. 12 that Aerodrome and Velodrome will fold into a single DEX named Aero, creating a shared liquidity hub across Base, Optimism, Ethereum mainnet and Circle's Arc. The consolidation aims to simplify routing and deepen liquidity for traders and LPs across multiple Layer 2s.
Bitcoin dipped under $100,000 to $99,292.36 after liquidity thinned, with a 24‑hour decline of 2.26% and volume jumping 38% to $84.86B. The market cap sits near $1.98T as macro forces, including U.S. monetary policy and economic data, weigh on sentiment.
Bitcoin slipped under $100,000 on Nov. 13 as panic selling spread across spot and derivatives markets; liquidity gaps and bearish order-book depth suggest more volatility ahead.