{"id":880608,"date":"2025-12-26T00:11:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T06:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/26\/why-is-crypto-up-today-december-25-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T00:11:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T06:11:49","slug":"why-is-crypto-up-today-december-25-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/26\/why-is-crypto-up-today-december-25-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Crypto Up Today? \u2013 December 25, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23090551\/ayan-150x150.jpg\" alt>\n                    <\/p>\n<p>Crypto Journalist<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Amin Ayan<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23090551\/ayan-150x150.jpg\" alt>\n                <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Crypto Journalist<\/p>\n<p><span>Amin Ayan<\/span><span class><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cryptonews\/images\/verification.svg\" alt=\"Verified\"><\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Part of the Team Since<\/p>\n<p>Apr 2025<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>About Author<\/p>\n<p>Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. He has contributed to leading publications such as Cryptonews, Investing.com, 99Bitcoins, and 24\/7 Wall St. He has&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Last updated:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><time datetime=\"2025-12-25T12:27:11+00:00\">December 25, 2025<\/time>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122606\/1766665565-25-dec.jpg\" alt=\"Why Is Crypto Up Today? \u2013 December 25, 2025\" decoding=\"async\"  ><\/p>\n<p>The crypto market is slightly higher today, extending gains after recent downturn. Total cryptocurrency market capitalization has risen by around 0.7%, reaching approximately $3.04 trillion, while 24-hour trading volume stands at about $69.9 billion, according to market data.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>TLDR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>The crypto market rose today, with total market capitalization up ~0.7% to $3.04T;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>AI-related tokens remain under heavy pressure, down about 75% year over year;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Bitcoin optimism was briefly boosted by Elon Musk\u2019s forecast of strong US economic growth in 2026;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>BTC continues to consolidate below key resistance, with support around $86K\u2013$87K;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>ETH remains range-bound below $3,000, with muted volume and key support near $2,800\u2013$2,700;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Market sentiment stays cautious, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index at 28 (fear);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $175.3M in net outflows;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>US spot Ether ETFs also lost $52.7M;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Russia\u2019s major exchanges confirmed readiness for regulated crypto trading.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"h-crypto-winners-amp-losers\">Crypto Winners &#038; Losers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the time of writing, most major cryptocurrencies are trading in the green over the past 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/coins\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin (BTC)<\/a><\/strong> is up 0.7%, changing hands at $87,414, holding firm near recent highs.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122342\/BTCUSD_2025-12-25_15-30-46-1024x539.jpg\" alt  ><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/coins\/ethereum\/\">Ethereum (ETH)<\/a><\/strong> is flat on the day, trading at $2,924, but has gained 3.2% over the past week.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/coins\/binance-coin\/\">BNB (BNB)<\/a><\/strong> has climbed 0.5% to $840, while <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/coins\/ripple\/\">XRP (XRP)<\/a><\/strong> is up 0.6%, trading at $1.87.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/coins\/ethereum\/\">Solana (SOL)<\/a><\/strong> added 0.3%, now priced at $121.76, though it remains down over the past seven days.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/coins\/dogecoin\/\">Dogecoin (DOGE)<\/a><\/strong> rose 0.2% to $0.127, continuing its gradual recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Looking at stronger movers, <strong>Beefy (BIFI)<\/strong> led the market, surging 197% to $312.55, making it both the top gainer and one of the most actively trending assets. <strong>ZER0BASE<\/strong> followed with a 69.9% jump to $0.1533, while <strong>Minidoge<\/strong> gained 73.3%, trading at $0.878.<\/p>\n<p>On the downside, losses among large-cap assets were limited. <strong>Cardano (ADA)<\/strong> slipped 0.7% to $0.357, while <strong>WhiteBIT Coin (WBT)<\/strong> fell 0.3% to $56.51. <strong>TRON (TRX)<\/strong> was down 1.1%, trading at $0.2796, marking the weakest performance among the top 10.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, after a breakout rally across 2023 and much of 2024, artificial intelligence\u2013focused crypto tokens have swung sharply in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n<p>A new report shows the <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/news\/ai-tokens-shed-75-in-a-year-wiping-out-53b-in-market-value-report\/\">sector has entered a deep correction<\/a>, erasing tens of billions of dollars in value as investor appetite cooled and market conditions tightened.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>Data compiled by CryptoPresales.com shows AI tokens have lost roughly 75% of their combined value year over year, wiping out an estimated $53 billion from the market.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"h-elon-musk-s-us-growth-call-sparks-bitcoin-optimism\">Elon Musk\u2019s US Growth Call Sparks Bitcoin Optimism<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bitcoin traders are again focusing on macro signals after Elon Musk said the US economy could enter a phase of rapid growth from late 2026, with \u201cdouble-digit\u201d GDP expansion possible in the near term.<\/p>\n<p>While Musk\u2019s comments were not aimed at crypto, they were quickly picked up by investors searching for signs of improving liquidity and stronger risk appetite following Bitcoin\u2019s recent pullback.<\/p>\n<p>The outlook comes as US Federal Reserve rate cuts have pushed macroeconomic conditions back to the center of Bitcoin\u2019s price narrative. Supporters such as Anthony Pompliano argue that faster economic growth could provide a favorable backdrop for scarce assets, while others say Musk\u2019s forecasts, though controversial, often point to real technological shifts driven by artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Double-digit growth is coming within 12 to 18 months. <\/p>\n<p>If applied intelligence is proxy for economic growth, which it should be, triple-digit is possible in ~5 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2014 Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/2003893474878541841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">December 24, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>According to Linh Tran, market analyst at XS.com, <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/news\/bitcoin-slips-below-90k-as-fed-uncertainty-and-weak-liquidity-weigh-on-price-analyst\/\">Bitcoin\u2019s recent price action underscores<\/a> the market\u2019s sensitivity to monetary policy expectations rather than headline economic data.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, K33 also said Bitcoin\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/news\/k33-says-long-term-bitcoin-holder-selling-may-be-nearing-exhaustion\/\">prolonged sell-side pressure<\/a> from long-term holders may be approaching its limits after years of steady distribution.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"h-levels-amp-events-to-watch-next\">Levels &#038; Events to Watch Next<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the time of writing on Wednesday, Bitcoin is trading around $87,366, slightly lower on the day after another choppy session. Over the past 24 hours, BTC has struggled to build momentum, repeatedly failing to hold above nearby resistance.<\/p>\n<p>On a broader view, Bitcoin continues to trade well below its recent highs. The past several weeks show a clear downtrend from the October peak near $125,000, followed by a steep November correction and a slower consolidation phase in December. Buyers are now defending the $86,000\u2013$87,000 zone, which has acted as short-term support.<\/p>\n<p>If BTC manages to reclaim and hold above $88,000, it could open the door for a recovery toward $90,000 and potentially $92,000. On the downside, a clean break below $86,000 may expose the price to further weakness toward $84,000, with deeper support sitting closer to $82,000.<\/p>\n<p>Ethereum is currently changing hands at approximately $2,921, down modestly on the day. Similar to Bitcoin, ETH has experienced uneven price action, with sellers stepping in on each attempt to move higher.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" alt  src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122403\/ETHUSD_2025-12-25_15-30-58-1024x539.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122403\/ETHUSD_2025-12-25_15-30-58-1024x539.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122403\/ETHUSD_2025-12-25_15-30-58-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122403\/ETHUSD_2025-12-25_15-30-58-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122403\/ETHUSD_2025-12-25_15-30-58-1536x809.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122403\/ETHUSD_2025-12-25_15-30-58-2048x1079.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122403\/ETHUSD_2025-12-25_15-30-58-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122403\/ETHUSD_2025-12-25_15-30-58-450x237.jpg 450w\" ><\/figure>\n<p>Over the past week, ETH has remained trapped in a relatively tight range, struggling to reclaim the psychologically important $3,000 level. Volume remains muted, suggesting traders are waiting for a clearer directional signal before committing to larger positions.<\/p>\n<p>A sustained move above $2,980\u2013$3,000 could shift near-term momentum in favor of bulls, with upside targets around $3,150. If selling pressure resumes, ETH may revisit support near $2,800, followed by a deeper pullback toward $2,700.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, crypto market sentiment remains cautious, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index sitting at 28, firmly in the fear zone. The reading is largely <a href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/charts\/fear-and-greed-index\/\" target=\"_blank\">unchanged from 27 yesterday<\/a>, signaling that investor sentiment has stabilized at low levels rather than improving meaningfully.<\/p>\n<p>While the index has recovered from extreme fear levels seen last month (15), it still reflects hesitation across the market.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" alt  src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122417\/feaa-1024x440.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122417\/feaa-1024x440.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122417\/feaa-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122417\/feaa-768x330.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122417\/feaa-1536x660.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122417\/feaa-2048x879.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122417\/feaa-150x64.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122417\/feaa-450x193.jpg 450w\" ><\/figure>\n<p>US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded another day of net outflows, with $175.29 million leaving the funds on Dec. 24, according to the latest data.<\/p>\n<p>Outflows were broad-based across the major products. BlackRock\u2019s IBIT led the declines with $91.37 million in net outflows, followed by Grayscale\u2019s GBTC at $24.62 million and Fidelity\u2019s FBTC, which saw $17.17 million leave the fund. Bitwise (BITB) and ARK 21Shares (ARKB) also posted smaller outflows.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"340\" alt  src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122429\/bieq-1024x340.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122429\/bieq-1024x340.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122429\/bieq-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122429\/bieq-768x255.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122429\/bieq-1536x511.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122429\/bieq-2048x681.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122429\/bieq-150x50.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122429\/bieq-450x150.jpg 450w\" ><\/figure>\n<p>US spot Ether ETFs also posted a net outflow of $52.7 million on Dec. 24, ending a brief inflow streak, according to the latest data.<\/p>\n<p>Outflows were led by Grayscale\u2019s ETHE, which saw $33.78 million exit the fund, followed by BlackRock\u2019s ETHA with $22.25 million in net outflows. In contrast, Grayscale\u2019s ETH trust (ETH) recorded a modest $3.33 million inflow, standing out as the only product to attract capital during the session.<\/p>\n<p>Overall trading activity across US ETH ETFs reached $689.44 million, while total net assets stood at $17.86 billion, equivalent to about 5% of Ethereum\u2019s market capitalization.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"296\" alt  src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122442\/ethjj-1024x296.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122442\/ethjj-1024x296.png 1024w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122442\/ethjj-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122442\/ethjj-768x222.png 768w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122442\/ethjj-1536x445.png 1536w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122442\/ethjj-2048x593.png 2048w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122442\/ethjj-150x43.png 150w, https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25122442\/ethjj-450x130.png 450w\" ><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, Moscow Exchange and St. Petersburg Exchange <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/news\/russias-top-stock-exchanges-ready-to-launch-crypto-trading-by-2026\/\">have confirmed readiness<\/a> to launch regulated <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/academy\/how-to-invest-in-crypto\/\">crypto trading<\/a> once Russia\u2019s legislative framework takes effect by mid-2026.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>According to local reports, the exchanges\u2019 announcements came following the <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/news\/russia-crypto-regulation-central-bank-2026-deadline\/\">Bank of Russia\u2019s December 23 release<\/a> of a regulatory concept that sets July 1, 2026, as the deadline for developing comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation.<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKQgKIiNDQklTRkFnTWFoQUtEbU55ZVhCMGIyNWxkM011WTI5dEtBQVAB?ceid=US:en&#038;oc=3\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                            <svg width=\"20\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" fill=\"none\">\n                            <path d=\"M19.6 5.36C19.6 5.48 19.6 5.66 19.54 5.78L17.2 12.8V5.6C17.2 4.94 16.66 4.4 16 4.4H12.82L12.52 3.8L11.86 2.36L15.34 3.32L18.58 4.16C19.18 4.28 19.6 4.82 19.6 5.36Z\" fill=\"#FF4131\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M15.4 0.799997V3.26L11.92 2.3L11.74 1.88C11.44 1.28 10.72 0.979997 10.12 1.22L4.59998 3.38V0.799997C4.59998 0.499997 4.89998 0.199997 5.19998 0.199997H14.8C15.1 0.199997 15.4 0.499997 15.4 0.799997Z\" fill=\"#03A846\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M12.82 4.4H4.00002C3.34002 4.4 2.80002 4.94 2.80002 5.6V11.42L0.520024 6.5C0.460024 6.26 0.400024 6.08 0.400024 5.9V5.84C0.400024 5.3 0.700024 4.82 1.24002 4.64L4.60002 3.32L10.06 1.22C10.72 0.979997 11.44 1.28 11.68 1.88L11.86 2.3L12.52 3.74L12.82 4.4Z\" fill=\"#FDBD04\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M17.2 5.59999V14.6C17.2 15.26 16.66 15.8 16 15.8H4.00005C3.34005 15.8 2.80005 15.26 2.80005 14.6V5.59999C2.80005 4.93999 3.34005 4.39999 4.00005 4.39999H16C16.66 4.39999 17.2 4.93999 17.2 5.59999ZM9.40005 9.79999H7.00005V11H7.90005C7.60005 11.36 7.18005 11.6 6.70005 11.6C5.86005 11.6 5.20005 10.94 5.20005 10.1C5.20005 9.25999 5.86005 8.59999 6.70005 8.59999C7.12005 8.59999 7.48005 8.77999 7.78005 9.01999L8.62005 8.17999C8.14005 7.69999 7.48005 7.39999 6.70005 7.39999C5.20005 7.39999 4.00005 8.59999 4.00005 10.1C4.00005 11.6 5.20005 12.8 6.70005 12.8C7.90005 12.8 8.86005 12.08 9.22005 11C9.34005 10.7 9.40005 10.4 9.40005 10.1C9.40005 9.97999 9.40005 9.91999 9.40005 9.79999ZM14.8 7.39999H10.6V8.59999H14.8V7.39999ZM16 9.79999H10.6V11H16V9.79999ZM14.8 12.2H10.6V13.4H14.8V12.2Z\" fill=\"#0284FE\" \/>\n                            <\/svg><br \/>\n                                                                    Follow us on Google News                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/news\/why-is-crypto-up-today-december-25-2025\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Tomi Stoval<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Part of the Team Since Apr 2025 About Author Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. 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