BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is moving his portfolio away from pure crypto amid fears of an emerging credit shock, signaling increased risk-off sentiment for the market. Traders may take his move as a warning to monitor liquidity and derivatives exposure in BTC.
A reported $40 billion error at Bithumb highlights systemic vulnerabilities in large centralized exchanges and risks to liquidity and user funds. The incident has renewed calls for stronger oversight and improved operational safeguards.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said on X that Bitcoin's recent sharp drop has pushed the cryptocurrency close to a 'code red' threshold, urging caution as volatility rises.
Economist Nouriel Roubini has declared an impending “apocalypse” for the cryptocurrency market, arguing that even a crypto-friendly U.S. administration has failed to rescue an industry he says lacks legitimate use cases beyond enabling crime. His stark warning may deepen investor unease and prompt renewed regulatory scrutiny.
Bitcoin faces renewed downside risk after President Trump threatened harsher military action on Iran as the cryptocurrency attempts to reclaim the $90,000 level ahead of today’s Fed decision. Traders may react to heightened geopolitical uncertainty on top of looming interest-rate signals.
Fidelity’s global macro director Jurrien Timmer questions whether Bitcoin’s jump to $95,000 is a durable return to trend or a deceptive countertrend rally, warning of rebalancing amid a new 'gold rush.' His caution raises the prospect of short-term selling pressure as investors adjust allocations.
Crypto losses fell to $76 million in December, down 60% from November, but the month still featured major incidents — including a $50 million address‑poisoning scam and the fallout from Bybit’s $1.4 billion hack. The events underscore persistent concentration and custody risks in crypto markets.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has turned bearish on XRP, warning that a developing double-top pattern could push the token toward $1 if bulls fail to invalidate it.
Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone warned on Dec. 15 that the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index's 2025 pattern mirrors the 1929 Dow, dubbing the setup 'Peak Bitcoin?'. He argued the market is entering an early-stage purge akin to the Great Depression rather than a mere pause.
As gold and silver rally, Peter Schiff warned on Dec. 15 that Bitcoin holders risk losing everything 'overnight' amid a deepening sell-off. His comments highlight crypto’s volatility and the renewed debate between precious metals and digital-asset advocates.