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Gugatan hukum US$4 miliar klaim Jump Trading bantu rekayasa kejatuhan Terraform

19 December 2025 at 15:02

Administrator yang mengawasi likuidasi Terraform Labs telah mengajukan gugatan senilai US$4 miliar terhadap perusahaan high-frequency trading Jump Trading. Mereka menuduh market maker itu diam-diam memanipulasi harga dan berkontribusi pada runtuhnya ekosistem kripto Do Kwon yang dulunya sangat dominan.

Gugatan ini muncul kurang dari satu minggu setelah hakim menjatuhkan hukuman kepada Do Kwon berupa 15 tahun penjara federal karena melakukan penipuan kripto senilai US$40 miliar.

Terraform Labs Estate Minta US$4 Miliar dari Jump Trading

Dalam gugatan itu, Jump Trading, co-founder William DiSomma, dan mantan kepala divisi kripto Jump, Kanav Kariya, turut disebutkan. Mereka diduga memperoleh keuntungan secara tidak sah yang terkait dengan gagalnya TerraUSD (UST).

Mengutip dokumen pengadilan, The Wall Street Journal melaporkan bahwa pihak estate Terraform Labs mengklaim Jump melakukan intervensi trading secara besar-besaran dan tidak diungkapkan demi menjaga harga UST tetap stabil saat beberapa kali mengalami depegging pada 2021 dan 2022.

Alih-alih menstabilkan sistem, administrator berpendapat bahwa aksi tersebut justru menciptakan ilusi kepercayaan pasar. Pada akhirnya, hal itu menyembunyikan kelemahan struktural yang membuat kehancuran Terra menjadi semakin parah.

Poin utama dalam gugatan ini adalah tuduhan bahwa Jump secara agresif membeli UST setiap kali stablecoin algoritmik tersebut turun di bawah patokan US$1. Pembelian ini diduga menciptakan permintaan secara artificial dan menyesatkan pelaku pasar agar percaya bahwa mekanisme peg bekerja sebagaimana mestinya.

Pihak estate menegaskan bahwa Jump tidak bertindak sebagai penyedia likuiditas yang netral. Sebaliknya, Jump memanfaatkan posisi pasar serta pengetahuan internalnya untuk meraup keuntungan dari volatilitas yang mereka kelola.

Dalam dokumen pengajuan, Jump disebut meraup sekitar US$1 miliar lewat strategi ini, dengan memanfaatkan pengaturan token khusus dan keuntungan trading. Sementara itu, investor ritel tetap tidak mengetahui adanya dukungan di belakang layar ini.

Saat Terra akhirnya kolaps pada Mei 2022 dan mengakibatkan kerugian hingga sekitar US$40 miliar di UST dan LUNA, gugatan tersebut menyatakan bahwa ilusi stabilitas di awal justru memperparah kerusakan.

Perlu dicatat bahwa ini bukan pertama kalinya Jump Trading dikaitkan dengan tuduhan manipulasi. Pada Oktober 2024, pengembang game FractureLabs juga menggugat Jump Trading atas dugaan manipulasi kripto.

“Jump then systematically liquidated its DIO holdings, generating millions of dollars in revenue for itself,” Bloomberg reported, citing an excerpt in the lawsuit.

Vonis Do Kwon Sorot Lagi Kekuatan Pasar Jump Trading

Tindakan hukum ini muncul di tengah maraknya pemberitaan baru soal runtuhnya Terra. Ini mengikuti vonis terbaru untuk Do Kwon, 15 tahun penjara atas kasus penipuan terkait proyek tersebut.

Beberapa hari setelah keputusan itu, sejumlah pengamat pasar secara terbuka berspekulasi bahwa ada pemain institusional lain yang mungkin juga akan menghadapi tuntutan hukum, dengan Whale Calls menyinggung nama Jump Trading.

When jump trading ? https://t.co/yowAZA1DAw

— WhaleCalls (@whalecalls) December 11, 2025

Selain tuduhan utama, kasus ini juga menyoroti kemampuan teknologi Jump Trading yang luar biasa canggih.

Keunggulan Teknologi Jump Trading dan Perannya dalam Gugatan Hukum

Jump secara luas dikenal sebagai salah satu perusahaan high-frequency trading paling canggih di dunia. Sejumlah laporan industri menunjukkan bahwa Jump rela mengeluarkan biaya sangat besar demi mendapatkan keunggulan selisih waktu, termasuk membeli menara microwave eks milik NATO agar transmisi perdagangan lintas Atlantik bisa lebih cepat beberapa milidetik.

Pada 2018, Jump juga bekerja sama dengan perusahaan seperti Citadel untuk membangun kabel fiber-optik bawah laut “Go West”, menghubungkan Chicago dan Tokyo agar akses ke pasar Futures global menjadi lebih cepat.

Menurut ulasan dari Colin Wu, kemampuan Jump dalam mengolah data quote berada di level yang jauh berbeda dibanding para pesaing lain. Hal ini menunjukkan kekuatan asimetris yang bisa dimiliki perusahaan trading besar di pasar konvensional maupun kripto.

Keunggulan teknologi itu kini ikut menjadi bagian dari konteks luas gugatan ini. Meski tidak ada tuduhan penggunaan infrastruktur ilegal, dalam gugatan disebutkan bahwa skala dan kecanggihan Jump sukses memperbesar dampak transaksinya pada UST. Kondisi ini menimbulkan pertanyaan soal keadilan, transparansi, dan integritas pasar.

Jika gugatan ini berhasil, dampaknya bisa sangat luas. Putusan yang memenangkan estate Terraform Labs bisa memperjelas batas legal antara aktivitas market making yang sah dan manipulasi di pasar kripto, sehingga dapat mengubah cara perusahaan trading besar beroperasi.

Kasus ini juga bisa berujung pada hukuman finansial besar, di mana dana yang dipulihkan kemungkinan akan dipakai untuk mengganti kerugian kreditur dan korban kolapsnya Terra.

Jump Trading belum memberikan komentar publik terkait gugatan ini pada waktu publikasi, tapi mereka diperkirakan akan memberikan pembelaan keras.

Seiring proses pengumpulan bukti berjalan, kasus ini mungkin bisa memberikan gambaran langka soal mekanisme pasar maker di industri kripto yang selama ini tertutup. Lebih jauh dari itu, kasus ini juga berpotensi menjadi tonggak bagi industri dalam menegakkan akuntabilitas.

BOJ Naikkan Suku Bunga ke 0,75%, tapi Bitcoin Tetap Stabil—Apakah Ketengan Aset Kripto Ini Menjadi Peringatan atau Peluang?

19 December 2025 at 14:36

Bank of Japan (BOJ) menaikkan suku bunga acuan sebesar 25 basis poin menjadi 0,75% pada 19 Desember. Ini adalah level tertinggi dalam hampir 30 tahun dan menegaskan langkah bertahap Jepang keluar dari kebijakan moneter ultra-longgar.

Meski terjadi perubahan bersejarah dan adanya peringatan soal potensi pengetatan likuiditas global, Bitcoin tetap tenang dan hanya naik kurang dari 1%, lalu bertahan di kisaran US$87.000.

BOJ Naikkan Suku Bunga Lagi Sebesar 25 Basis Poin – Kenapa Bitcoin Masih Stabil?

Reaksi yang datar ini bertolak belakang dengan sejarah. Siklus kenaikan suku bunga BOJ sebelumnya seringkali bertepatan dengan aksi jual tajam di pasar kripto, terutama saat yen carry trade terurai dan likuiditas global menyusut.

THE BANK OF JAPAN MIGHT BE BITCOIN’S BIGGEST ENEMY

Japan holds the most US debt.
Every time they hike, Bitcoin bleeds:

March 2024: -23%
July 2024: -30%
Jan 2025: -31%

Next hike: Dec 19
Next move: loading…

If the pattern repeats, $70K is in play. pic.twitter.com/R5916R702I

— Merlijn The Trader (@MerlijnTrader) December 14, 2025

Kali ini, para trader nampaknya tidak khawatir, menandakan bahwa pasar sudah sepenuhnya mengantisipasi langkah ini jauh sebelum pengumuman. Sebagian besar pelaku pasar memang memperkirakan keputusan ini.

BOJ Interest Rate Probabilities
Probabilitas Suku Bunga BOJ | Sumber: Polymarket

Kenaikan suku bunga di Jepang ini menjadi tanda simbolis berakhirnya puluhan tahun suku bunga mendekati nol yang menjadikan yen sebagai dasar di pasar pendanaan global. Biaya pinjaman yen yang murah selama ini mendukung penggunaan leverage di saham, obligasi, dan aset kripto.

Seiring yield Jepang naik dan gap dengan suku bunga global jadi makin kecil, carry trade tersebut jadi kurang menarik sehingga berpotensi memaksa investor melepas posisi berisiko. Tapi, respons tenang Bitcoin menunjukkan pasar memang sudah siap menghadapi situasi ini.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Performance
Performa Harga Bitcoin (BTC) | Sumber: BeInCrypto

Menurut analis, fokus utama sebenarnya bukan pada kenaikan suku bunganya saja, tapi justru pada langkah-langkah berikutnya.

“Markets are pricing in a near-certain 25 basis point hike, marking the highest Japanese policy rate in about 30 years. While the hike itself is largely anticipated, the real focus is on Governor Ueda’s forward guidance during the press conference—signals of future hikes could amplify effects,” tulis analis Marty Party.

Panduan ke depan dari BOJ ini bisa sangat penting. BOJ mengisyaratkan bahwa mereka siap kembali menaikkan suku bunga, bahkan bisa ke 1% atau lebih pada akhir 2026 jika ada pertumbuhan upah dan inflasi yang terus berlanjut.

Suku bunga acuan BOJ naik dari mendekati 0% jadi 0,75% pada Desember 2025, akhiri puluhan tahun kebijakan ultra-longgar | Sumber: Wise Advice via X

Perkembangan ini tetap memberi tekanan pada aset berisiko, walaupun langkah awal dari BOJ tidak memicu volatilitas besar.

Bitcoin Tetap Kuat, sementara Altcoin Menghadapi Tekanan Likuiditas yang Berkepanjangan

Para analis berpendapat bahwa ketahanan Bitcoin bisa jadi sinyal bullish. Blueblock menunjukkan pola historis dan menyoroti perbedaan reaksi kali ini.

“The BOJ just hiked rates to 0.75%, ending decades of ultra-loose policy and narrowing the gap with global yields. History shows that every prior tightening has triggered 20–30% Bitcoin drops as yen carry trades unwind and liquidity tightens. Yet with the hike fully priced in and BTC holding around $85k–$87k, this could be the dip buyers have been waiting for,” tulis analis tersebut.

Nampaknya, tidak semua segmen pasar kripto akan seberuntung Bitcoin. Altcoin, yang biasanya lebih sensitif terhadap perubahan likuiditas, tetap rentan jika BOJ mempercepat pengetatan kebijakan.

Prospek suku bunga tinggi hingga 2026 menandakan tantangan berat yang berlangsung lama, bukan sekadar tekanan sementara.

BOJ’s December 2025 policy decision raised rates to 0.75% with guidance for further tightening
Keputusan kebijakan BOJ di Desember 2025 menaikkan suku bunga ke 0,75% disertai panduan untuk pengetatan lebih lanjut | Sumber: Money Ape on X

“BOJ signals it is ready to hike further, potentially 1% or higher by late 2026, depending on wage growth and sustained inflation. NO MERCY FOR ALTCOINS,” komentar Money Ape.

Stabilitas Bitcoin mencerminkan pasar yang sudah punya banyak waktu untuk bersiap atas keputusan BOJ. Apakah ketahanan itu bisa bertahan, lebih bergantung pada seberapa agresif Jepang akan melanjutkan kebijakan pengetatan setelah kenaikan Desember itu, bukan hanya pada kenaikannya saja. Selain itu, adaptasi likuiditas global terhadap berakhirnya salah satu kebijakan penyangga moneter terlama juga akan sangat menentukan.

Rp53 Triliun Opsi Kripto Kedaluwarsa Hari Ini, Apa Efeknya ke Pasar?

19 December 2025 at 14:20

Lebih dari US$3,16 miliar (sekitar Rp52,92 triliun) opsi Bitcoin dan Ethereum akan kedaluwarsa pada Jumat pukul 08.00 UTC (15.00 WIB) di Deribit. Peristiwa ini menjadi penyelesaian derivatif besar terakhir sebelum libur Natal.

Dengan likuiditas pasar yang cenderung menipis menjelang musim liburan dan posisi trader yang terkonsentrasi di sekitar level harga krusial, pelaku pasar terlihat memilih bersikap defensif sambil menunggu katalis yang lebih jelas sebelum mengambil posisi arah tertentu.

Apa yang Bisa Trader Antisipasi saat Opsi Bitcoin US$3 Miliar Kedaluwarsa?

Bitcoin menyumbang porsi terbesar dari total kedaluwarsa hari ini, dengan nilai nosional sekitar US$2,69 miliar (sekitar Rp45 triliun). Pada waktu publikasi, BTC diperdagangkan di US$87.194, naik 0,54% dalam 24 jam terakhir.

Level maximum pain untuk opsi Bitcoin berada di US$88.000, menempatkan harga spot tipis di bawah harga strike tersebut. Maximum pain merupakan titik di mana jumlah kontrak opsi yang berakhir tanpa nilai berada pada level tertinggi.

Sementara itu, data open interest menunjukkan sikap pasar yang relatif seimbang namun condong defensif. Open interest call Bitcoin tercatat 17.506 kontrak, sementara put mencapai 13.309 kontrak, menghasilkan total 30.815 kontrak dengan rasio put-to-call 0,76.

Expiring Bitcoin Options
Opsi Bitcoin yang Segera Kedaluwarsa | Sumber: Deribit

Meskipun opsi call masih unggul secara jumlah, konsentrasi posisi di sekitar US$88.000 membatasi ruang naik kecuali harga spot mampu menembus level tersebut secara meyakinkan. Analis Deribit menyoroti kondisi ini dalam pembaruan pasar mereka:

“Open interest BTC terkonsentrasi di sekitar 88K, dengan posisi put sedikit lebih berat, mengarah pada kedaluwarsa yang relatif terkendali kecuali harga spot keluar dari kisaran,” tulis Deribit.

Pernyataan tersebut memperkuat pandangan bahwa Bitcoin berpotensi tetap bergerak sideways hingga proses penyelesaian kontrak selesai, terutama di tengah kehati-hatian pra-liburan.

Lebih dari US$470 Juta Opsi Ethereum Kedaluwarsa Hari Ini

Ethereum menghadirkan dinamika yang berbeda. Sekitar US$473 juta (sekitar Rp7,9 triliun) opsi ETH akan kedaluwarsa hari ini. Pada waktu publikasi, ETH diperdagangkan di US$2.928, naik 3,37% dalam 24 jam terakhir.

Level maximum pain Ethereum berada di US$3.100, membuat harga spot saat ini berada cukup jauh di bawah strike utama tersebut.

Struktur open interest ETH juga terlihat lebih seimbang, dengan 78.524 kontrak call berhadapan dengan 83.547 kontrak put, menghasilkan rasio put-to-call 1,06 dan total 162.071 kontrak.

Expiring Ethereum Options
Opsi Ethereum yang Segera Kedaluwarsa | Sumber: Deribit

Tidak seperti Bitcoin, posisi opsi Ethereum tersebar di rentang strike yang lebih luas. Ini mencerminkan ketidakpastian arah jangka pendek yang lebih besar.

“Positioning ETH lebih terdistribusi di berbagai strike, dengan minat bullish yang terlihat di atas 3,4K. Ini menjaga kemungkinan pergerakan harga yang lebih besar jika volatilitas kembali meningkat,” terang analis Deribit.

Para analis menambahkan bahwa struktur posisi ini mendorong sikap menunggu hingga penyelesaian kontrak pada 08.00 UTC (15.00 WIB), alih-alih memaksakan arah pasar tanpa katalis yang jelas.

Fokus Mulai Bergeser ke Akhir Desember dan Awal 2026

Di luar kedaluwarsa hari ini, perhatian pasar mulai tertuju ke kontrak 26 Desember dan awal 2026.

“Open interest put 85K untuk 26 Desember kini sekitar 15.000 kontrak (nosional US$1,25 miliar) di Deribit. Bear dan FUD saat ini menguasai posisi ATM di 86K,” catat Deribit Insights.

Pada saat yang sama, taruhan kenaikan jangka pendek nampak lebih terbatas. Analis mencatat, “Condor call di atas 100K untuk 26 Desember senilai US$1,75 miliar kini terasa sebagai taruhan yang cukup jauh.”

Meski demikian, perspektif jangka panjang masih menunjukkan bias konstruktif. Arus posisi terbaru tetap mengindikasikan ekspektasi bullish menuju 2026, menandakan bahwa kehati-hatian jangka pendek tidak sepenuhnya menghapus optimisme struktural.

Menjelang kedaluwarsa opsi terakhir sebelum Natal, Bitcoin dan Ethereum tampak terjebak di antara kehati-hatian jangka pendek dan ekspektasi bullish jangka panjang. Arah berikutnya masih belum terkonfirmasi.

Trader dan investor berpotensi menghadapi volatilitas tambahan, yang dapat diperparah oleh keputusan suku bunga Bank of Japan (BOJ). Namun, pasar biasanya kembali menemukan keseimbangan setelah pelaku menyesuaikan posisi dengan kondisi makro dan likuiditas terbaru.

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$4 Billion Lawsuit Claims Jump Trading Helped Engineer Terraform’s Collapse

19 December 2025 at 15:02

The administrator overseeing the wind-down of Terraform Labs has filed a $4 billion lawsuit against high-frequency trading firm Jump Trading. They accuse the market maker of secretly manipulating prices and contributing to the collapse of Do Kwon’s once-dominant crypto ecosystem.

It comes barely a week after the judge issued Do Kwon his sentence, a 15-year term in federal prison for orchestrating a $40 billion crypto fraud.

Terraform Labs Estate Seeks $4 Billion From Jump Trading

The complaint names Jump Trading, co-founder William DiSomma, and former head of its crypto division, Kanav Kariya. It alleges unlawful profiteering tied to the failure of TerraUSD (UST).

Citing court filings, The Wall Street Journal reports that the Terraform Labs estate claims Jump conducted undisclosed, large-scale trading interventions to prop up UST during multiple de-pegging episodes in 2021 and 2022.

Rather than stabilizing the system, the administrator argues these actions created a false sense of market confidence. In turn, this masked structural weaknesses that ultimately made Terra’s collapse more severe.

At the center of the lawsuit is the claim that Jump aggressively purchased UST whenever the algorithmic stablecoin fell below its $1 peg. These purchases allegedly inflated demand artificially, misleading market participants into believing the peg mechanism was functioning as designed.

The estate argues that Jump was not acting as a neutral liquidity provider. Instead, it exploited its market position and inside knowledge to extract profits from the volatility it helped manage.

The filing alleges that Jump earned roughly $1 billion through these strategies, benefiting from preferential token arrangements and trading advantages. Meanwhile, retail investors remained unaware of the behind-the-scenes support.

When Terra ultimately unraveled in May 2022, triggering an estimated $40 billion wipeout across UST and LUNA, the lawsuit claims the earlier illusion of stability magnified the damage.

It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time Jump Trading is linked to manipulation allegations. In October 2024, game developer FractureLabs filed a lawsuit against Jump Trading over crypto manipulation claims

“Jump then systematically liquidated its DIO holdings, generating millions of dollars in revenue for itself,” Bloomberg reported, citing an excerpt in the lawsuit.

Do Kwon’s Sentencing Puts Fresh Spotlight on Jump Trading’s Market Power

The legal action arrives amid renewed headlines of Terra’s collapse. It follows Do Kwon’s recent sentencing to 15 years in prison over fraud charges related to the project.

In the days following that ruling, some market observers publicly speculated that additional institutional players could face legal exposure, with Whale Calls citing Jump Trading.

When jump trading ? https://t.co/yowAZA1DAw

— WhaleCalls (@whalecalls) December 11, 2025

Beyond the immediate allegations, the case highlights Jump Trading’s formidable technological capabilities.

Jump Trading’s Technological Edge and Its Role in the Lawsuit

Jump is widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated high-frequency trading firms globally. Industry reporting has highlighted its willingness to spend vast sums to gain marginal speed advantages, including the acquisition of a microwave tower previously used by NATO to shave milliseconds off transatlantic trade transmission times.

In 2018, Jump also partnered with firms such as Citadel to build the “Go West” undersea fiber-optic cable, connecting Chicago and Tokyo and enabling faster access to global futures markets.

According to commentary from Colin Wu, Jump’s quote data processing capabilities are considered to be on a vastly different scale from those of many competitors. This reflects the asymmetric power that large trading firms can wield in both traditional and crypto markets.

That technological edge now forms part of the broader context of the lawsuit. While the complaint does not allege the use of illegal infrastructure, it argues that Jump’s scale and sophistication amplified the market impact of its UST trades. This raises questions about fairness, disclosure, and market integrity.

If successful, the case could have far-reaching implications. A ruling in favor of the Terraform Labs estate may establish a clearer legal boundary between legitimate market making and manipulation in crypto markets, potentially reshaping how large trading firms operate.

It could also lead to substantial financial penalties, with any recovered funds likely directed toward compensating creditors and victims of the Terra collapse.

Jump Trading has not publicly commented on the lawsuit as of the time of publication, but is expected to mount a vigorous defense.

As discovery continues, the case may offer rare insight into the opaque mechanics of crypto market making. Beyond that, it could mark a watershed moment in the industry’s ongoing reckoning with accountability.

The post $4 Billion Lawsuit Claims Jump Trading Helped Engineer Terraform’s Collapse appeared first on BeInCrypto.

BOJ Raises Interest Rates to 0.75%, But Bitcoin Stands Unshaken—Is the Crypto Calm a Warning or Opportunity?

19 December 2025 at 14:36

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% on December 19. It marks its highest level in nearly 30 years, reinforcing the country’s gradual exit from ultra-easy monetary policy.

Yet despite the historic shift and warnings of a global liquidity squeeze, Bitcoin showed little reaction, rising just under 1% and holding in the $87,000 range.

BOJ Just Raised Interest Rates Another 25 Basis Points – Why Did Bitcoin Hold Steady?

The muted response stands in contrast to history. Previous BOJ tightening cycles have often coincided with sharp sell-offs in crypto markets, particularly as yen carry trades unwind and global liquidity tightens.

THE BANK OF JAPAN MIGHT BE BITCOIN’S BIGGEST ENEMY

Japan holds the most US debt.
Every time they hike, Bitcoin bleeds:

March 2024: -23%
July 2024: -30%
Jan 2025: -31%

Next hike: Dec 19
Next move: loading…

If the pattern repeats, $70K is in play. pic.twitter.com/R5916R702I

— Merlijn The Trader (@MerlijnTrader) December 14, 2025

This time, however, traders appeared unfazed, suggesting the move had been fully priced in well ahead of the announcement. Market participants had largely anticipated the decision.

BOJ Interest Rate Probabilities
BOJ Interest Rate Probabilities. Source: Polymarket

Japan’s rate increase represents a symbolic break from decades of near-zero interest rates that made the yen a cornerstone of global funding markets. Cheap yen borrowing fueled leverage across equities, bonds, and cryptocurrencies.

As Japanese yieds rise and narrow the gap with global rates, those trades become less attractive, potentially forcing investors to unwind risk positions. Still, Bitcoin’s calm reaction suggests markets were prepared.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Performance
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto

According to analysts, however, the focus was never the hike itself, but what comes next.

“Markets are pricing in a near-certain 25 basis point hike, marking the highest Japanese policy rate in about 30 years. While the hike itself is largely anticipated, the real focus is on Governor Ueda’s forward guidance during the press conference—signals of future hikes could amplify effects,” wrote analyst Marty Party.

That forward guidance may prove crucial. The BOJ has signaled it remains prepared to raise rates further, potentially to 1% or higher by late 2026, depending on wage growth and sustained inflation.

BOJ policy rate climbing from near 0% to 0.75% in December 2025, ending decades of ultra-easy policy. Source: Wise Advice via X

That outlook keeps pressure on risk assets, even if the initial move failed to trigger volatility.

Bitcoin Holds Firm as Altcoins Face a Prolonged Liquidity Squeeze

Analysts argue that Bitcoin’s resilience could be a bullish sign. Blueblock pointed to historical patterns, noting the divergence from past reactions.

“The BOJ just hiked rates to 0.75%, ending decades of ultra-loose policy and narrowing the gap with global yields. History shows that every prior tightening has triggered 20–30% Bitcoin drops as yen carry trades unwind and liquidity tightens. Yet with the hike fully priced in and BTC holding around $85k–$87k, this could be the dip buyers have been waiting for,” the analyst wrote.

However, not all corners of the crypto market are expected to fare as well. Altcoins, which are typically more sensitive to shifts in liquidity, remain vulnerable if Japanese tightening accelerates.

The prospect of higher rates through 2026 suggests a prolonged headwind rather than a one-off shock.

BOJ’s December 2025 policy decision raised rates to 0.75% with guidance for further tightening
BOJ’s December 2025 policy decision raised rates to 0.75% with guidance for further tightening. Source: Money Ape on X

“BOJ signals it is ready to hike further, potentially 1% or higher by late 2026, depending on wage growth and sustained inflation. NO MERCY FOR ALTCOINS,” commented Money Ape.

Bitcoin’s stability reflects a market that had ample time to prepare for the BOJ’s decision. Whether that resilience holds will depend less on the December hike itself and more on how aggressively Japan continues its path of tightening. It will also hinge on how global liquidity adapts to the end of one of its longest-running monetary backstops.

The post BOJ Raises Interest Rates to 0.75%, But Bitcoin Stands Unshaken—Is the Crypto Calm a Warning or Opportunity? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

$3.16 Billion Crypto Options Expiry Puts Bitcoin and Ethereum’s Next Move in Question

19 December 2025 at 13:26

Over $3.16 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire on Friday at 08:00 UTC on Deribit, marking the final major derivatives settlement before Christmas.

With liquidity thinning out as the holiday period approaches and positioning tightly clustered around key price levels, traders appear cautious, waiting for a clearer catalyst before committing to a direction.

What to Expect as Nearly $3 Billion Bitcoin Options Expire

Bitcoin accounts for the bulk of the expiry, with roughly $2.69 billion in notional value rolling off. At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $87,194, representing a 0.54% increase over the past 24 hours.

The max pain level for today’s expiring Bitcoin options sits at $88,000, placing the spot price just below the strike. This is where the greatest number of options expire worthless.

Meanwhile, open interest data suggests a relatively balanced but slightly defensive stance. Bitcoin call open interest stands at 17,506 contracts, compared with 13,309 puts, resulting in a total open interest of 30,815 contracts and a put-to-call ratio of 0.76.

Expiring Bitcoin Options
Expiring Bitcoin Options. Source: Deribit

While calls still dominate numerically, the concentration of positioning near $88,000 points to limited upside momentum unless the spot decisively breaks higher. Deribit analysts highlighted this dynamic in a market update.

“BTC open interest is concentrated around 88K, with slightly heavier put positioning, pointing to a relatively contained expiry unless spot breaks range,” they wrote.  

The commentary reinforces the view that Bitcoin could remain range-bound through settlement, especially amid pre-holiday caution.

Over $470 Million Ethereum Options Expire Today: What Investors Should Know

Ethereum presents a different setup. Approximately $473 million in ETH options are expiring, with the asset trading at $2,928, representing a 3.37% increase in the last 24 hours. ETH’s max pain level is higher, at $3,100, leaving spot price meaningfully below the key strike.

Ethereum’s open interest profile is more evenly split, with 78,524 call contracts versus 83,547 puts. This results in a put-to-call ratio of 1.06 and a total open interest of 162,071 contracts.

Expiring Ethereum Options
Expiring Ethereum Options. Source: Deribit

Unlike Bitcoin, ETH positioning is spread across a wider range of strikes, indicating greater uncertainty about the near-term direction.

“ETH positioning is more distributed across strikes, with notable upside interest above 3.4K, keeping larger moves in play if volatility reaccelerates,” Deribit analysts indicated.

The analysts added that positioning suggests patience into settlement, which happens at 08:00 UTC today, with traders waiting for a clearer catalyst rather than forcing direction.

Beyond today’s options expiry, attention is already shifting to December 26 and early 2026 positioning.

“December 26 85k Put OI now ~15k ($1.25bn notional) on Deribit, and bears+FUD currently in control with ATM 86k,” Deribit Insights noted.

At the same time, upside bets appear less aggressive in the near term, with analysts observing that “the Dec26 100k+ $1.75bn Call condor feels a distant punt now.”

However, longer-dated flows tell a more constructive story, with recent flows continuing to show upside bias into 2026. According to the analysts, this suggests that while short-term sentiment remains cautious, longer-horizon traders are still positioning for a renewed bullish phase.

As the final options expiry before Christmas approaches, both Bitcoin and Ethereum appear caught between near-term restraint and longer-term optimism, leaving their next decisive move unresolved.

Traders and investors may experience some volatility, which the BOJ’s interest rate decision could exacerbate. However, markets tend to stabilize as traders adjust to new market conditions.

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Ethereum Dip Pressures BitMine, but Tom Lee and Ark Keep Buying | US Crypto News

18 December 2025 at 23:08

Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

Grab a coffee as BitMine’s bold Ethereum strategy is back in focus with market pressure building and investor nerves fraying. Losses are mounting, the stock is sliding, and yet influential buyers are quietly stepping in, setting up a familiar crypto standoff between conviction and caution.

Crypto News of the Day: Losses Mount at BitMine, Yet Tom Lee and Ark Double Down on Ethereum

BitMine’s aggressive Ethereum treasury strategy is coming under renewed scrutiny as prolonged unrealized losses weigh on investor sentiment and its stock continues to slide.

Shares of BitMine (BMNR), widely described as the world’s largest Ethereum treasury company, have fallen sharply in recent sessions. The stock closed Wednesday at $29.32, down 6.59% on the day and roughly 24% over the past five days,

BitMine (BMNR) Stock Performance
BitMine (BMNR) Stock Performance. Source: Google Finance

The reflects market unease around both broader market weakness and BitMine’s mounting unrealized losses on ETH holdings.

Yet even as concerns grow around downside exposure, some of crypto’s most influential bulls are doubling down. This highlights a widening divide over Ethereum’s role in institutional treasury strategies.

Despite the drawdown, BitMine Chairman Tom Lee appears unfazed. On-chain data flagged by Arkham Intelligence indicates that Lee has continued to accumulate Ethereum at scale.

“Tom Lee just bought another $140 million ETH. Two fresh wallets just received $140.58 million ETH from FalconX. Their acquisition behavior matches BitMine’s prior purchase patterns. Tom Lee continues to buy the dip,” wrote Arkham.

The activity reinforces BitMine’s long-standing thesis that Ethereum remains structurally undervalued and is positioned to benefit from regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and the expansion of on-chain use cases. This holds despite near-term price action telling a different story.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is also signaling conviction. According to trade filings, Ark purchased $10.56 million worth of BitMine shares on Wednesday across three of its exchange-traded funds.

🚨ARK BUYS MORE CRYPTO STOCKS!

Ark Invest bought $10.56M of BitMine, $5.9M of Coinbase, and $8.85M of Bullish on Wednesday.

Cathie Wood says a “real break” in inflation is coming in 2026. pic.twitter.com/lW8AWfuISC

— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) December 18, 2025

The buy followed an additional $17 million purchase earlier in the week, bringing Ark’s recent accumulation to nearly $28 million.

Ark Expands Crypto Equity Exposure as Treasury Strategies Split

Ark’s buying spree extended beyond BitMine. The firm also added $5.9 million in Coinbase shares and $8.85 million worth of Bullish, leaning into crypto equities that have broadly been trending lower. Coinbase fell 3.33% on Wednesday to $244.19, while Bullish slipped 1.89% to $42.15.

Coinbase (COIN) Stock Performance
Coinbase (COIN) Stock Performance. Source: Google Finance

The moves reflect Wood’s broader macro-outlook. The Ark Invest CEO, Cathie Wood, has repeatedly argued that easing inflation and improving liquidity conditions could set the stage for a renewed crypto rally.

BitMine’s leadership mirrors that optimism. The company has continued purchasing ether weekly during the downturn, with Lee previously stating that regulatory and legislative shifts in Washington, combined with rising institutional engagement, mean “the best days for crypto” are still ahead.

Nonetheless, not everyone shares that view. Analyst Samson Mow has taken the opposite approach, opting for a clean break from Ethereum exposure.

“I’ve decided to liquidate all BitMine Ethereum holdings and pivot to a Bitcoin-only treasury strategy,” wrote Mow.

Mow’s decision highlights a growing philosophical split within crypto treasuries: whether diversification into Ethereum represents strategic foresight or unnecessary risk.

For BitMine, that debate is no longer theoretical, and as unrealized losses persist, Lee and Ark’s conviction may not be rewarded soon, unless tides turn. In the same way, Ethereum’s volatility continues to test the limits of institutional patience.

Chart of the Day

Ethereum Treasury Companies. Source: StrategicETHReserve.xyz

Byte-Sized Alpha

Here’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:

Crypto Equities Pre-Market Overview

CompanyAt the Close of December 17Pre-Market Overview
Strategy (MSTR)$160.38$162.80 (+1.51%)
Coinbase (COIN)$244.19$250.37 (+2.53%)
Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY)$22.81$23.11 (+1.31%)
MARA Holdings (MARA)$9.93$10.03 (+1.01%)
Riot Platforms (RIOT)$12.96$13.07 (+0.85%)
Core Scientific (CORZ)$13.57$14.00 (+3.17%)
Crypto equities market open race: Google Finance

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Ethereum Turun, BitMine Tertekan, tapi Tom Lee dan Ark Tetap Beli | Berita Kripto AS

18 December 2025 at 23:08

Selamat datang di US Crypto News Morning Briefing—rangkuman penting untuk perkembangan utama dunia aset kripto hari ini.

Siapkan kopi Anda, karena strategi Ethereum berani dari BitMine kembali jadi sorotan, saat tekanan pasar meningkat dan investor makin khawatir. Kerugian makin menumpuk, harga saham menurun, tapi pembeli berpengaruh diam-diam masuk, menciptakan kondisi klasik kripto antara keyakinan dan kehati-hatian.

Berita Aset Kripto Hari Ini: Kerugian di BitMine Meningkat, tapi Tom Lee dan Ark Tetap Percaya pada Ethereum

Strategi treasury Ethereum yang agresif dari BitMine kembali mendapat sorotan, karena kerugian belum terealisasi yang terus berlanjut membebani sentimen investor dan harga sahamnya pun terus turun.

Saham BitMine (BMNR), yang dikenal luas sebagai perusahaan treasury Ethereum terbesar di dunia, anjlok tajam dalam beberapa sesi terakhir. Sahamnya ditutup pada hari Rabu di level US$29,32, turun 6,59% dalam sehari dan sekitar 24% selama lima hari terakhir,

BitMine (BMNR) Stock Performance
Performa Saham BitMine (BMNR) | Sumber: Google Finance

Hal ini mencerminkan kecemasan pasar terhadap kelemahan pasar secara luas sekaligus kerugian belum terealisasi BitMine atas kepemilikan ETH mereka.

Meskipun kekhawatiran meningkat terkait potensi penurunan, beberapa bull paling berpengaruh di dunia kripto justru menambah posisi mereka. Kondisi ini menyoroti perbedaan pandangan yang makin lebar soal peran Ethereum di strategi treasury institusi.

Meski terjadi penurunan, Ketua BitMine Tom Lee nampak tetap tenang. Data on-chain yang dicatat Arkham Intelligence memperlihatkan bahwa Lee terus mengakumulasi Ethereum dalam jumlah besar.

“Tom Lee just bought another $140 million ETH. Two fresh wallets just received $140.58 million ETH from FalconX. Their acquisition behavior matches BitMine’s prior purchase patterns. Tom Lee continues to buy the dip,” tulis Arkham.

Aksi ini kembali menegaskan keyakinan lama BitMine bahwa Ethereum masih undervalued secara struktural dan berpotensi diuntungkan dari kejelasan regulasi, adopsi institusi, dan ekspansi kasus penggunaan on-chain. Walaupun, pergerakan harga jangka pendek menggambarkan cerita yang berbeda.

Ark Invest dari Cathie Wood juga menunjukkan keyakinan. Berdasarkan laporan transaksi, Ark telah membeli saham BitMine senilai US$10,56 juta pada hari Rabu melalui tiga exchange-traded fund mereka.

🚨ARK BUYS MORE CRYPTO STOCKS!

Ark Invest bought $10.56M of BitMine, $5.9M of Coinbase, and $8.85M of Bullish on Wednesday.

Cathie Wood says a “real break” in inflation is coming in 2026. pic.twitter.com/lW8AWfuISC

— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) December 18, 2025

Pembelian ini mengikuti tambahan pembelian senilai US$17 juta di awal minggu, sehingga total akumulasi terbaru Ark mendekati US$28 juta.

Ark Perluas Eksposur Saham Aset Kripto Sementara Strategi Treasury Terpecah

Aksi beli Ark tidak hanya di BitMine saja. Perusahaan ini juga menambah saham Coinbase senilai US$5,9 juta dan membeli Bullish senilai US$8,85 juta, memperkuat eksposur ke aset ekuitas kripto yang secara umum sedang menurun. Pada hari Rabu, saham Coinbase turun 3,33% ke US$244,19, sementara Bullish turun 1,89% ke US$42,15.

Coinbase (COIN) Stock Performance
Performa Saham Coinbase (COIN) | Sumber: Google Finance

Langkah-langkah ini mencerminkan pandangan makro yang lebih luas dari Wood. CEO Ark Invest, Cathie Wood, berulang kali menyatakan bahwa penurunan inflasi dan perbaikan likuiditas bisa menjadi fondasi untuk reli kripto berikutnya.

Pihak manajemen BitMine juga sejalan dengan sikap optimistis ini. Perusahaan tetap rutin membeli Ether setiap minggu selama periode penurunan, di mana Lee pernah menyatakan bahwa perubahan regulasi dan kebijakan di Washington serta meningkatnya minat institusi berarti “hari-hari terbaik bagi kripto” masih di depan.

Meski begitu, tidak semua pihak sependapat. Analis Samson Mow mengambil langkah sebaliknya dan memutuskan keluar total dari eksposur Ethereum.

“I’ve decided to liquidate all BitMine Ethereum holdings and pivot to a Bitcoin-only treasury strategy,” tulis Mow.

Keputusan Mow menyoroti perpecahan filosofi dalam manajemen treasury kripto: apakah diversifikasi ke Ethereum adalah langkah strategis atau malah menjadi risiko yang tidak perlu.

Bagi BitMine, perdebatan ini kini bukan hanya teori belaka; selama kerugian belum terealisasi terus terjadi, keyakinan Lee dan Ark belum tentu membuahkan hasil dalam waktu dekat—kecuali situasi pasar benar-benar berbalik. Di sisi lain, volatilitas Ethereum terus menguji kesabaran institusi.

Chart of the Day

Perusahaan Treasury Ethereum | Sumber: StrategicETHReserve.xyz

Alpha Ringkas

Berikut rangkuman berita aset kripto dari Amerika Serikat yang perlu kamu ikuti hari ini:

Gambaran Umum Pre-market Crypto Equities

PerusahaanPenutupan 17 DesemberGambaran Pre-Market
Strategy (MSTR)US$160,38US$162,80 (+1,51%)
Coinbase (COIN)US$244,19US$250,37 (+2,53%)
Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY)US$22,81US$23,11 (+1,31%)
MARA Holdings (MARA)US$9,93US$10,03 (+1,01%)
Riot Platforms (RIOT)US$12,96US$13,07 (+0,85%)
Core Scientific (CORZ)US$13,57US$14,00 (+3,17%)
Persaingan pembukaan pasar ekuitas kripto | Sumber: Google Finance

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