In the first days of December 2025, the crypto market is down about 1.7–2%, with a market cap around $3.14–3.19 trillion. Bitcoin leads the decline, dropping to roughly $91,200–92,140 (-1.5–2.2% over 24 hours), while most altcoins are seeing similar or bigger losses, including over $253 million in liquidations. After a rough October, many hoped for a rebound in November. Instead, the market fell another 20%, wiping out $700 billion in value.
Here’s a quick rundown:
BTC dropped 1.58% in 24 hours (from $93,619 to $92,140), pulling back after hitting $94,200 earlier this week; down 6.82% year to date.
ETH fell between 0.3% and 1.4% in 24 hours (~$3,790), showing some mild fluctuations after a recent update, but selling pressure remains.
SUI gained 2.8% in 24 hours (~$4.11), trending among DeFi tokens growing in liquidity; up 1.9% for the week.
AERO saw a recent surge of over 6% after listing on Robinhood, but today gave a mixed picture (~$0.66); traders call it an “easy win.”
XRP remains steady around $2.06 (flat over 24 hours, up 3.2% in 7 days) despite pressure from broader market weakness.
Market overview: Crypto's retreat is driven by ETF outflows and general anxiety; Bitcoin is diverging from the stock market’s rally (S&P up 16%, BTC down 3% YTD).
In the U.S., debt surpasses $30 trillion ahead of upcoming PCE data that the Fed will watch closely.
Elsewhere, SXP jumped 26% post-audit, privacy coins like ZEC are gaining traction, and the EU’s MiCA regulation is expanding ESMA’s oversight.
December got off to a rocky start with Bitcoin dipping to around €72,000 before settling near €80,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum closed the week with a modest 2% gain. Strong macro factors—like a weaker U.S. dollar and a healthy stock market—are helping create a more bullish environment, but many investors are waiting for clearer signals before making big moves.
Gold prices are hovering around $4,221/oz, down 0.96% today and sitting just below the $4,225 pivot. Support levels hold at $4,200–4,210, resistance at $4,250–4,270. Neutral indicators suggest short-term weakness but long-term attractiveness as a safe haven amid crypto’s downturn.
Here’s a quick glance at my portfolio moves:
- BITPANDA: Up $24, which I’m happy about given the conservative focus mainly on the S&P 500.
- VFAT: +$28; most stakes now split between ETH and USDC pools. Collected around $10 in fees that I’m holding onto.
- PENDLE: Gained about $1, surprisingly good for a stable deposit with a small investment.
- GAMMASWAP: Using two chains, Base and Arbitrum, mostly ETH based combos, up about $2.
- KRYSTAL: $135 increase thanks to XRP’s recent rise, central to this holding.
- MOONWELL: Up around $20 with some improvements in LTV and health factors.
- AAVE: Similar story, $7 increase and LTV adjusted to 42.59%.
- NAVI: Up about $1 with a small LTV correction.
- TURBOS: A $2 adjustment, staying within range, vault improved by $5, which is solid.
- CETUS: Almost $2 yield harvested and reinvested via loops. Corrections of $10, with slight vault growth.
- BEEFY: After the recent market drop, a nice increase of $325.
Portfolio summary:
Total value: $7,082
Total accrued yield: $1,462
Average APY: ~82%
Daily yield: $12.57
Looking ahead, I’m staying patient. The portfolio is already recovering well thanks to my strategy, and I expect even better results by my next blog.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only, not financial advice. Always do your own research and only invest what you can afford to lose.
