Roughly $64 million worth of ADA changed hands within minutes on Dec. 9, 2025, coinciding with a pause in Cardano’s rally as the token slipped into negative territory. The identity of the seller remains unclear, raising questions about potential whale activity or exchange liquidations.
Filecoin (FIL) fell more than 10% Monday as a broad cryptocurrency sell-off pushed the CoinDesk 20 Index down nearly 7%, reflecting elevated risk-off sentiment across markets.
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.
MicroStrategy's valuation uplift tied to its Bitcoin holdings has evaporated as long-term holders increasingly liquidate positions, putting pressure on the stock and market sentiment. The move could signal profit-taking and reduced scarcity-driven demand for BTC.
Fidelity says year-end tax-related selling, not concentrated whale liquidations, was the main driver of Bitcoin's Q4 decline. Macro jitters and ongoing large-holder flows still pose near-term headwinds for BTC.