November delivered another rough stretch for crypto. Bitcoin is still down more than 20% this month, slipping into a tight range after breaking below its yearly open and flashing a death cross. Rate-cut worries, tech-sector weakness, and fading spot volume kept pressure on BTC, even as ETFs finally saw a small rebound in inflows after weeks of heavy outflows.
Analysts say the short-term trend is still intact, but Bitcoin must reclaim $92K–$95K before any real momentum returns.
Here are the six stories that shaped the week’s downturn; read the full recap below.
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TOP CRYPTO NEWS RECAP (Nov 23-29, 2025)
- Tom Lee Backs Off Bold Bitcoin Forecast as Market Struggles
- SEC’s Hester Peirce Defends Self-Custody as Crypto Shifts Toward ETFs
- Solana ETF Plans Shift as Market Momentum Slows
- S&P Flags Risks in Tether’s Stability Amid Growing Central Bank Comparisons
- Trump Adviser Kevin Hassett Emerges as Leading Fed Chair Contender
- Polymarket Gains Green Light to Operate Fully Regulated US Trading Platform
Tom Lee Backs Off Bold Bitcoin Forecast as Market Struggles
Tom Lee has softened his $250K Bitcoin prediction, now saying BTC may only surpass $100K or possibly retest its $125K all-time high by year-end. He highlights Bitcoin’s tendency to surge in just a handful of trading days, despite recent market pressure and mixed accuracy in his past forecasts.
SEC’s Hester Peirce Defends Self-Custody as Crypto Shifts Toward ETFs
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls crypto self-custody and financial privacy fundamental rights, criticizing reliance on intermediaries. Her stance contrasts growing moves toward Bitcoin ETFs, driven by tax benefits and easier management, which researchers warn undermine the original “not your keys, not your coins” ethos.
Solana ETF Plans Shift as Market Momentum Slows
CoinShares has pulled its SEC filing for a staked Solana ETF after the underlying deal fell through, despite strong investor inflows into existing SOL ETFs. While staked SOL products attracted major capital, SOL’s price remains weak, sliding far below its early-2025 highs.
S&P Flags Risks in Tether’s Stability Amid Growing Central Bank Comparisons
S&P downgraded USDT to its weakest stability rating, citing risky reserve assets, limited audits, and regulatory gaps. Tether dismissed the report as misleading. Despite concerns, most reserves remain in low-risk Treasurys, while Tether’s massive gold and Treasury holdings fuel claims it increasingly operates like a central bank.
Trump Adviser Kevin Hassett Emerges as Leading Fed Chair Contender
Kevin Hassett, a crypto-supportive Trump adviser and head of the White House’s digital asset group, is reportedly the top candidate to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair. His alignment with Trump’s push for rate cuts, strong crypto ties, and significant Coinbase holdings position him at the center of the administration’s monetary vision.
Polymarket Gains Green Light to Operate Fully Regulated US Trading Platform
Polymarket secured CFTC approval to run a fully regulated, intermediated trading platform, marking a major step after past federal investigations. The approval lets it onboard brokerages and US customers directly. The move comes amid shifting CFTC leadership as the Senate prepares to vote on Michael Selig’s nomination.
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