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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.

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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.

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$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.

The post $3.16 Billion Crypto Options Expiry Puts Bitcoin and Ethereum’s Next Move in Question appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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

Imbal Hasil Obligasi Jepang Sentuh 1,98%: Perubahan Suku Bunga BOJ Pengaruhi Emas, Perak, dan Bitcoin

18 December 2025 at 17:20

Imbal hasil obligasi pemerintah Jepang tenor 10 tahun melonjak menjadi 1,98% pada Desember 2025, yaitu level tertinggi sejak 1990-an. Kondisi ini terjadi saat pasar menunggu pertemuan kebijakan Bank of Japan (BOJ) pada 19 Desember.

Lonjakan ini telah memicu reli global pada logam mulia, dengan harga emas naik 135% dan perak melesat 175% sejak awal 2023. Sementara itu, Bitcoin sedang tertekan karena penjualan paksa makin intensif di exchange Asia, sehingga memperlihatkan perbedaan reaksi pasar terhadap perubahan suku bunga Jepang.

Imbal hasil obligasi Jepang capai 1,98%

Selama beberapa dekade, Jepang mempertahankan suku bunga hampir nol yang mendukung likuiditas global lewat yen carry trade.

Investor meminjam yen dengan bunga rendah untuk berinvestasi di seluruh dunia pada aset dengan yield lebih tinggi, sehingga mengekspor suku bunga sangat rendah.

Kenaikan sebesar 25 basis poin yang diperkirakan, sehingga suku bunga naik menjadi 0,75%, mungkin tampak kecil secara nominal, tapi kecepatan perubahan lebih penting daripada tingkat suku bunganya.

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

“Carry trade berisiko: Tidak ada yang tahu kapan konsekuensi nyata akan muncul, tapi perubahan yang terus berlanjut ini sepertinya akan menguras likuiditas pasar, sehingga bisa memicu efek berantai lewat margin call dan aksi deleveraging paksa lainnya,” peringatkan CEO i3 Invest, Guilherme Tavares.

Analis menilai aksi BOJ ini bukan sekadar penyesuaian domestik.

“Saat imbal hasil Jepang bergerak, modal global langsung memperhatikan. Emas dan perak tidak merespons pada kabar inflasi. Mereka sedang mengantisipasi risiko neraca keuangan negara. Jepang sekarang bukan lagi negara pinggiran. Jepang adalah pusat perhatian,” teriang Simon Hou-Vangsaae Reseke.

Harga emas dan perak melonjak di tengah kenaikan risiko negara berdaulat

Logam mulia terus mengikuti pergerakan imbal hasil Jepang. Menurut Global Market Investor, emas dan perak bergerak hampir sejalan dengan imbal hasil obligasi pemerintah Jepang. Ini menunjukkan bahwa logam mulia digunakan sebagai lindung nilai utama terhadap naiknya biaya utang pemerintah.

Harga Emas dan Perak Mengikuti Obligasi 10T Jepang | Sumber: Global Markets Investor di X

“Bukan soal yield-nya sendiri, melainkan apa arti pergerakannya — risiko utang negara yang naik, likuiditas global makin ketat, dan ada ketidakpastian soal kepercayaan pada mata uang. Emas merespons sebagai proteksi, dan perak mengikuti dengan volatilitas yang lebih besar,” komentar analis EndGame Macro.

Pasa perak menunjukkan tanda mania spekulatif. Dana China Silver Futures baru-baru ini diperdagangkan 12% di atas harga fisik logam yang menjadi acuannya, menandakan permintaan eksposur leverage telah melampaui aset dasarnya.

⚠️ Silver market mania is an UNDERSTATEMENT:

The China Silver Futures Fund was trading +12% above the actual value of the silver it is supposed to track

Investors are buying the fund much faster than the silver behind is rising, a sign of SPECULATION. 👇https://t.co/8kAngXV9CH

— Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) December 17, 2025

Investor makin memposisikan emas dan perak sebagai lindung nilai terhadap risiko ekonomi makro yang lebih luas, bukan hanya sekadar inflasi.

Bitcoin Mengalami Tekanan karena Carry Trade Mulai Dibuka

Di sisi lain, harga Bitcoin semakin tertekan karena likuiditas yen yang semakin ketat.

“Exchange di Asia terus mengalami aksi jual spot yang konsisten. Cadangan miner menurun — akibat penjualan paksa, bukan pilihan…Holder jangka panjang Asia sepertinya sedang distribusi…Harga akan tetap berat sampai pasokan paksa benar-benar terserap,” tulis CryptoRus, sambil mengutip XWIN Research Japan.

Institusi AS terus membeli, karena Coinbase Premium masih positif, tapi likuidasi paksa di Asia dan penurunan hashrate Bitcoin sebanyak 8% turut menambah tekanan ke bawah.

Bitcoin Price and Coinbase Premium
Harga Bitcoin dan Coinbase Premium | Sumber: CryptoQuant

Perubahan suku bunga BOJ sebelumnya kerap bertepatan dengan penurunan besar BTC, sehingga para trader kini waspada pada risiko penurunan lanjutan ke area US$70.000.

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

Reaksi yang berbeda antara logam mulia dan Bitcoin menyoroti perbedaan dalam posisi risiko. Emas dan perak menarik arus dana safe haven di tengah meningkatnya risiko kedaulatan, sementara Bitcoin mengalami tekanan harga akibat likuidasi.

Analis mencatat pemangkasan suku bunga The Fed di masa depan mungkin bisa menyeimbangkan dampak BOJ, tapi kecepatan perubahan kebijakan sangat penting.

Mengapa Level US$81.500 Kini Jadi Penentu Nasib Harga Bitcoin?

18 December 2025 at 16:35

Bitcoin saat ini bergerak di sekitar sebuah level yang bobotnya melampaui sekadar angka harga di headline. Sejumlah analis menyoroti zona yang merepresentasikan True Market Mean Price (TMMP), yakni harga rata-rata akumulasi on-chain investor non-miner, sebagai poros krusial dinamika pasar saat ini.

Menurut CryptoQuant, level ini telah menjelma menjadi retakan psikologis sekaligus struktural yang menguji apakah keyakinan investor masih cukup solid untuk menyerap pasokan yang muncul, atau justru mulai mengalami erosi.

Bitcoin di “Harga Keyakinan” saat US$81.500 Uji Keyakinan Pasar

Indikator on-chain mengindikasikan stres fase menengah siklus, sementara resistance teknikal masih menahan ruang kenaikan. Di sisi lain, komunitas analis nampak semakin terbelah. Kondisi ini akhirnya menciptakan kebuntuan rapuh antara dua kekuatan utama:

  • holder jangka panjang yang berupaya mempertahankan cost basis mereka, dan
  • penjual yang kian bersedia keluar dari pasar pada level impas.

Dalam lanskap ini, TMMP muncul sebagai batas utama Bitcoin. TMMP bukan sekadar indikator teknikal, melainkan jangkar psikologis kolektif yang menandai harga rata-rata masuknya modal riil ke dalam pasar.

Ketika Bitcoin diperdagangkan di sekitar level ini, investor dihadapkan pada dilema eksistensial pasar: bertahan di tengah ketidakpastian atau melepaskan posisi pada titik impas. Momen keputusan semacam ini kerap memperbesar tekanan pasar dan sering kali menjadi katalis bagi pergerakan besar berikutnya.

Analis CryptoQuant, Moreno, menyoroti US$81.500 sebagai TMMP, yakni titik di mana mayoritas modal efektif masuk ke pasar.

Who’s Still Willing to Hold?

“If Bitcoin holds above the TMMP ($81.5K) while AVIV stabilizes (0.8-0.9), it suggests investors are absorbing supply and defending their cost basis.

If price loses TMMP and AVIV continues to compress, it means profitability is fading, and… pic.twitter.com/XStWnGlXty

— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) December 17, 2025

Secara historis, perdagangan di atas zona ini mendorong pembelian saat koreksi dan akumulasi berkelanjutan. Sebaliknya, kegagalan mempertahankannya sering kali mengubah level tersebut menjadi resistance aktif, karena investor memanfaatkan reli untuk keluar mendekati harga masuk mereka. Pola ini kembali terpantau pada kondisi saat ini.

“Ketika BTC diperdagangkan di atas level ini, investor umumnya berada dalam kondisi psikologis yang relatif nyaman. Namun saat harga kehilangan level tersebut, zona yang sama sering berbalik menjadi resistance, karena mereka yang membeli di sekitar cost basis memanfaatkan reli untuk keluar,” terang Moreno.

Ujian di sekitar US$81.500 kini menempatkan investor pada momen penentuan: bertahan dengan keyakinan, atau mengamankan posisi di titik impas.

Pengalaman siklus sebelumnya menegaskan signifikansi zona ini. Dalam bull market 2020–2021, TMMP berulang kali berfungsi sebagai support dinamis. Sebaliknya, pada 2022, level ini beralih peran menjadi resistance seiring terkikisnya kepercayaan pasar. Peran TMMP selanjutnya berpotensi menentukan arah jangka pendek Bitcoin.

Bitcoin's TMMP at $81,500 acts as critical support
TMMP Bitcoin di US$81.500 berperan sebagai support penting | Sumber: CryptoQuant

Rasio AVIV Tunjukkan Stres Keyakinan yang Berlangsung Senyap

Dimensi perilaku pasar semakin diperdalam oleh rasio AVIV, sebuah metrik on-chain yang membandingkan valuasi pasar aktif dengan valuasi terealisasi, dengan fokus pada profitabilitas investor. Tidak seperti indikator momentum, AVIV mencerminkan sentimen yang berakar pada keuntungan yang benar-benar terealisasi.

Saat ini, rasio AVIV mulai turun menuju rentang 0,8–0,9, sebuah zona yang secara historis diasosiasikan dengan transisi fase menengah siklus. Dalam fase ini, pasar umumnya tidak runtuh secara dramatis, namun juga gagal membangun tren yang tegas.

The AVIV ratio indicates mid-cycle compression
Rasio AVIV menunjukkan tekanan di tengah siklus | Sumber: CryptoQuant

“Jika Bitcoin mampu bertahan di atas TMMP (US$81.500) sementara AVIV stabil di kisaran 0,8–0,9, itu menunjukkan investor masih menyerap suplai dan mempertahankan cost basis mereka. Namun, jika harga kehilangan TMMP dan AVIV terus turun, hal itu menandakan profitabilitas memudar dan kepercayaan mulai melemah,” imbuh analis CryptoQuant.

Lingkungan semacam ini cenderung menekan pelaku pasar yang rapuh bukan melalui penurunan tajam, melainkan lewat stagnasi yang berkepanjangan. Seiring profit yang belum terealisasi terus tergerus, keyakinan diuji secara perlahan, membuka ruang bagi akumulasi ulang atau memaksa pasar mencari permintaan di level yang lebih rendah.

Resistance Teknikal Perkuat Market Sideways saat Debat Makro Menguat

Dari sisi harga, Bitcoin sejauh ini belum menawarkan pelepasan tekanan. Aset ini berulang kali gagal menembus level pembukaan tahunan, memperkuat kehati-hatian di kalangan trader momentum dan pelaku teknikal.

Kegagalan merebut kembali level tersebut memperdalam persepsi bahwa potensi kenaikan masih kecil dalam waktu dekat.

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

Kebuntuan teknikal ini mencerminkan perpecahan ideologis yang lebih luas di pasar. Holder veteran, banyak di antaranya ditempa oleh puncak 2021 dan crash 70% setelahnya, terlihat semakin responsif terhadap sinyal teknikal dan model siklus.

“Mengapa Bitcoin tidak pump? Karena 50% menjual (OG yang trauma 2021, investor teknikal yang menatap RSI, penggemar siklus empat tahunan yang menanti bear dua tahun pasca-halving) sementara 50% lainnya membeli, yakni investor fundamental, TradFi, dan bank. Pertarungan epik hingga amunisi penjual pun habis,” tulis analis PlanB.

Sebaliknya, pelaku institusional dan keuangan tradisional terlihat relatif tidak terlalu terikat pada siklus jangka pendek. Akumulasi mereka yang berlangsung stabil telah membantu menyerap pasokan yang beredar. Hanya saja, hingga kini itu masih belum cukup kuat untuk mendorong pasar keluar dari rentang konsolidasi yang membelenggu pergerakan harga.

Menambah lapisan ketidakpastian, analis makro Luke Gromen baru-baru ini mengungkap bahwa ia telah menjual mayoritas kepemilikan Bitcoin-nya di sekitar US$95.000. Gromen menautkan keputusannya pada kerusakan teknikal jangka panjang serta kekhawatiran sistemik yang kian mengemuka.

Keputusan tersebut, yang ia sampaikan melalui podcast Swan Bitcoin’s No Second Best, mempertebal narasi bearish pada saat profitabilitas investor sudah berada dalam tekanan.

Gromen menyoroti melemahnya momentum jangka panjang, gagalnya Bitcoin mencetak level tertinggi baru terhadap emas, serta memuncaknya kekhawatiran akan kerapuhan struktur pasar global menjelang 2026.

“Bitcoin is telling us the first half of 2026 is gonna be ugly.” — Luke Gromen

One of the most respected macro voices just turned bearish.
He didn’t just warn — he sold. Is this capitulation?

💥 New episode of No Second Best! 👇 pic.twitter.com/VKnSa3BcSr

— Swan (@Swan) December 16, 2025

Meski para pembawa acara Swan Bitcoin menyanggah kesimpulan tersebut, aksi jual itu sendiri telah menggema di kalangan investor, terutama mereka yang menyaksikan keyakinan pasar mulai goyah di dekat area support krusial.

Keluar masuknya figur berprofil tinggi kerap membawa bobot psikologis yang tidak proporsional, khususnya pada fase ketika harga tertekan dan indikator on-chain mengisyaratkan menyusutnya profitabilitas.

Akankah Keyakinan Mampu Bertahan?

Bitcoin kini berada di sebuah persimpangan yang lebih ditentukan oleh keteguhan keyakinan ketimbang euforia. Jika harga mampu bertahan di atas US$81.500 sembari rasio AVIV berangsur stabil, hal itu akan mengindikasikan bahwa investor masih bersedia mempertahankan cost basis mereka, sebuah prasyarat penting bagi kelanjutan tren naik.

Sebaliknya, bila gagal mempertahankan level tersebut maka berpotensi menimbulkan konsekuensi mahal. Penurunan tegas di bawah TMMP, disertai tekanan AVIV lanjutan, akan menandakan bahwa keyakinan semata tidak lagi memadai, memaksa pasar untuk mencari permintaan pada level yang lebih rendah.

Bagaimana pendapat Anda tentang nasib harga Bitcoin yang bergantung pada level US$81,5K di atas? Yuk, sampaikan pendapat Anda di grup Telegram kami. Jangan lupa follow akun Instagram dan Twitter BeInCrypto Indonesia, agar Anda tetap update dengan informasi terkini seputar dunia kripto!

Prediksi Kripto ke-11 dari Bitwise Mungkin Tak Bertahan—James Seyffart Peringatkan

18 December 2025 at 15:41

Pasar exchange-traded fund (ETF) aset kripto di AS semakin mendekati titik krusial. Prediksi Bitwise Asset Management untuk 2026 memperkirakan akan ada lebih dari 100 ETF baru yang terhubung dengan kripto, didorong oleh standar listing yang dipermudah oleh SEC yang mulai berlaku sejak Oktober 2025.

Sementara prospek menunjukkan rekor harga tertinggi baru untuk Bitcoin, Ethereum, dan Solana, analis ETF Bloomberg James Seyffart memperingatkan bahwa mungkin akan terjadi guncangan besar karena sektor ini jadi penuh sesak.

Bitwise Bagikan 11 Prediksi Aset Kripto untuk 2026

Bitwise membuat 10 prediksi untuk tahun 2026, mencakup pasar kripto dan ETF yang akan dipantau oleh para investor. Menurut manajer dana indeks aset kripto itu:

  • Bitcoin, Ethereum, dan Solana akan mencetak rekor harga tertinggi baru
  • Bitcoin akan mematahkan siklus empat tahun dan mencetak rekor harga tertinggi baru
  • Bitcoin akan jadi kurang volatil dibanding Nvidia.
  • ETF akan membeli lebih dari 100% pasokan baru Bitcoin, Ethereum, dan Solana karena permintaan institusi yang semakin meningkat.
  • Saham terkait kripto akan mengalahkan saham teknologi.
  • Open Interest di Polymarket akan mencetak rekor tertinggi baru, melampaui level pemilu 2024.
  • Stablecoin akan disalahkan karena mengacaukan mata uang negara berkembang.
  • Onchain vaults akan melipatgandakan asset under management (AUM).
  • Ethereum dan Solana akan mencetak rekor tertinggi baru (jika CLARITY Act disahkan).
  • Setengah dana abadi universitas Ivy League akan berinvestasi di kripto.
  • Lebih dari 100 ETF kripto akan diluncurkan di AS.
  • Korelasi Bitcoin dengan saham akan turun.

Gelombang Likuidasi ETF Bisa Terjadi pada 2026, kata James Seyffart

Prediksi kesebelas berhasil menarik perhatian, dan jadi kekhawatiran khusus para analis. Lonjakan peluncuran ETF kripto ini terjadi karena perubahan regulasi besar.

Pada September 2025, SEC memperkenalkan standar listing umum untuk komoditas trust shares, termasuk aset kripto.

“[Sejumlah exchange terkemuka] telah mengajukan perubahan aturan kepada SEC untuk mengadopsi standar listing umum bagi Commodity-Based Trust Shares. Setiap perubahan aturan ini… melewati tahap pemberitahuan dan komentar. Perintah ini menyetujui Proposal dengan proses percepatan,” ujar dokumen SEC itu.

Perubahan ini memungkinkan ETF untuk listing tanpa peninjauan satu per satu, yang mengurangi keterlambatan dan ketidakpastian.

Bitwise memprediksi kejelasan regulasi ini akan mendorong adopsi institusi dan aliran dana segar ke ETF kripto pada 2026.

2026 PREDICTION: More than 100 crypto-linked ETFs will launch in the U.S.⁰⁰In October 2025, the SEC published generic listing standards, allowing ETF issuers to launch crypto ETFs under a general set of rules. A clearer regulatory roadmap in 2026 is why we see the stage being… pic.twitter.com/rQbcWe6JE4

— Bitwise (@BitwiseInvest) December 17, 2025

“Saya setuju 100% dengan Bitwise di sini,” tutur Seyffart. “Saya juga pikir kita akan melihat banyak likuidasi di produk ETP kripto. Mungkin terjadi di akhir 2026, tapi kemungkinan besar sebelum akhir 2027. Para penerbit melemparkan BANYAK produk sekaligus ke pasar.”

Dominasi ETF Bitcoin dan Saturasi Altcoin

Data Bloomberg menunjukkan saat ini ada 90 ETP kripto yang mengelola dana sebesar US$153 miliar, dengan 125 pengajuan produk yang masih antre. Bitcoin mendominasi dengan US$125 miliar di 60 produk, sementara Ethereum menempati urutan kedua dengan US$22 miliar di 25 ETF.

Altcoin seperti XRP dan Solana masih tergolong niche, masing-masing baru ada 11–13 produk dan punya aset US$1,5–US$1,6 miliar, menandakan risiko kejenuhan pasar yang mulai meningkat.

The state of crypto ETFs/ETPs
Kondisi ETF/ETP Kripto | Sumber: James Seyffart dari Bloomberg di X

Dengan pasar yang akan banjir produk baru, para analis memperkirakan akan terjadi persaingan ketat dalam memperebutkan modal investor. namun, tren historis memperlihatkan perlunya kehati-hatian, karena sekitar 40% ETF yang diluncurkan sejak 2010 berakhir ditutup, biasanya karena kurang aset atau volume transaksi rendah.

Shakeout ETF Kripto yang Akan Datang: Pemenang, Pecundang, dan Munculnya Aset ‘Zombie’

Peringatan Seyffart mencerminkan kekhawatiran umum bahwa ekspansi cepat biasanya diikuti konsolidasi. ETF kripto yang gagal menarik dana kelolaan (AUM), membedakan strategi, atau membangun kanal distribusi yang kuat bisa cepat tutup.

Produk dengan strategi paparan khusus, fitur pendapatan, atau profil risiko yang disesuaikan bisa punya peluang bertahan lebih lama.

Chris Matta, CEO Liquid Collective, juga menyoroti isu ini dalam konteks proyek “zombie”, yaitu aset kripto dengan kapitalisasi pasar di atas US$1 miliar tapi minim pengembangan ekosistem.

“Mungkin kegagalan mempertahankan ETF di pasar tradisional justru jadi sinyal lebih kuat dan menghasilkan perbedaan kinerja makin besar antara aset kripto aktif dan yang mati,” ucap Matta.

Jadi, investor yang masuk ke sektor ETF perlu benar-benar selektif. Likuiditas perdagangan, akurasi pelacakan harga, struktur biaya, dan kredibilitas penerbit menjadi hal penting untuk membedakan produk yang berkelanjutan dengan yang kemungkinan besar akan gagal.

Sementara itu, prediksi bullish Bitwise menunjukkan bahwa ETF utama yang terkait aset besar mungkin akan terus menikmati aliran dana institusi yang konsisten.

Gelombang likuidasi yang diperkirakan terjadi pada akhir 2027 sepertinya akan mengubah sektor ini, karena modal akan terkonsentrasi pada produk-produk terkuat.

Walaupun proses ini mengganggu, pada akhirnya bisa memperkuat pasar exchange-traded fund (ETF) aset kripto di AS dengan cara:

  • Menghilangkan produk yang lemah,
  • Memperjelas pilihan untuk investor, dan
  • Menyoroti strategi yang berbeda dan unik.

Pertanyaannya tetap sama: di sektor ETF yang semakin padat, produk mana yang akan bertahan dan mana yang akan menjadi bagian dari deretan aset “zombie” kripto yang terlupakan?

Putar Haluan, Peter Brandt Kini Mengaku Bearish pada Harga XRP

18 December 2025 at 20:26

Trader veteran Peter Brandt mengambil sikap bearish pada harga XRP. Ia memperingatkan bahwa token tersebut kemungkinan tengah membentuk pola double-top klasik. Pandangan ini muncul di tengah upaya Ripple yang justru semakin agresif mendorong ekspansi ekosistem melalui ekspansi stablecoin multichain serta pengembangan perangkat institusional bagi holder XRP.

Nada hati-hati Brandt muncul pada saat narasi fundamental XRP terlihat semakin solid. Kondisi ini menciptakan jurang yang kian lebar antara sinyal teknikal jangka pendek dan perkembangan adopsi jangka panjang.

Brandt Soroti Risiko Double-Top pada Harga XRP

Chartist alias analis grafik senior ini menyoroti apa yang ia anggap sebagai setup teknikal berpotensi bearish pada grafik harga XRP. Menurut Brandt, XRP terlihat sedang membentuk double-top. Ini adalah pola pembalikan yang lazim muncul ketika sebuah aset gagal menembus level resistance setelah dua kali percobaan.

XRP chart showing potential double top pattern
Grafik harga XRP menyoroti potensi formasi double-top | Sumber: Peter Brandt di X

Dalam analisis teknikal, pola double-top kerap menandakan melemahnya momentum bullish. Juga, ini bisa menjadi pendahulu koreksi yang lebih dalam apabila mendapat konfirmasi lanjutan.

“Saya sudah tahu sebelumnya bahwa semua Riplost XRP akan terus mengingatkan saya soal posting ini — tanya saja apakah saya peduli. Ini adalah potensi double-top,” ujar Brandt lewat unggahannya.

Harga XRP sendiri tengah bergerak dalam fase konsolidasi setelah reli yang perkasa pada akhir 2024. Sehingga ini membuat ketahanan level support menjadi fokus utama pelaku pasar.

Meski demikian, Brandt juga mengakui bahwa pola tersebut masih berpotensi gagal.

“Tentu saja ini bisa gagal, dan saya akan menghadapinya jika itu terjadi. Namun untuk saat ini, implikasinya bearish. Suka atau tidak, ini harus dihadapi,” tambahnya.

Analis Lain Soroti Konteks Historis yang Bullish

Berbeda dengan Brandt, sejumlah analis justru menilai struktur saat ini dari sudut pandang yang lebih konstruktif. Analis Steph is Crypto menyoroti pola historis XRP di sekitar simple moving average (SMA) 50 pekan, dengan argumen bahwa siklus sebelumnya lebih mengarah pada kelelahan penurunan, bukan awal tren bearish besar.

“Di setiap siklus, ketika XRP turun ke bawah SMA 50 pekan dan bertahan di sana selama sekitar 50–84 hari, reli kuat selalu menyusul,” jelasnya.

Contoh historisnya mencakup:

  • reli 211% setelah 70 hari di bawah SMA pada 2017,
  • kenaikan 70% setelah 49 hari pada 2021,
  • lonjakan 850% setelah 84 hari pada 2024.

Saat ini, harga XRP telah berada sekitar 70 hari di bawah SMA 50 pekan, tepat di dalam rentang historis yang sama.

XRP historical performance relative to 50-week SMA
Reli historis XRP setelah waktu lama di bawah SMA 50-mingguan | Sumber: Steph_iscrypto

Analisis ini mengindikasikan bahwa struktur yang terlihat bearish secara terisolasi justru bisa selaras dengan fase bottom siklus. Hal ini mencerminkan perpecahan interpretasi teknikal yang kini mengemuka di pasar.

Ripple Perluas RLUSD ke Layer-2 di Tengah Perdebatan Teknikal

Sementara perdebatan teknikal memanas, Ripple terus memperluas fondasi ekosistemnya. Pada 16 Desember, Ripple mengumumkan bahwa stablecoin berbasis dolar AS miliknya, Ripple USD (RLUSD), akan berekspansi ke jaringan Optimism, Base, Ink, dan Unichain.

Ekspansi ini memanfaatkan standar Native Token Transfers (NTT) dari Wormhole untuk mendukung interoperabilitas multichain.

Sebelumnya, RLUSD diterbitkan di XRP Ledger dan Ethereum. Ekspansi ke layer-2 dirancang untuk meningkatkan skalabilitas, kelancaran pergerakan likuiditas, serta utilitas di sektor DeFi dan platform institusional.

Ripple menegaskan bahwa RLUSD diterbitkan di bawah trust charter dari New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Langkah ini menjadikannya salah satu stablecoin paling teregulasi yang memasuki ekosistem L2.

Selain itu, Ripple juga telah mengajukan OCC charter di Amerika Serikat. Pun, baru-baru ini mengantongi pengakuan regulasi di Dubai dan Abu Dhabi.

Wormhole menambahkan bahwa holder XRP nantinya dapat menggunakan XRP bersama RLUSD sebagai pasangan likuiditas dan perdagangan utama di berbagai chain yang didukung, melalui penerbitan wrapped XRP (wXRP) untuk penggunaan lintas chain.

Enhanced utility is coming for $XRP

XRP holders can use XRP alongside $RLUSD as a premier trading and liquidity pair on supported chains, allowing businesses to facilitate payments and checkout options that let users buy, sell, or send digital assets. pic.twitter.com/DMcSWyQ2XV

— Wormhole (@wormhole) December 17, 2025

Perangkat Institusional XRP Terus Berkembang

Ekspansi juga terjadi di sisi institusional. Digital Wealth Partners baru-baru ini meluncurkan strategi trading XRP berbasis algoritma untuk akun pensiun yang memenuhi syarat, dengan kustodian berasuransi melalui Anchorage Digital.

Layanan ini memungkinkan investor bernilai tinggi mengakses trading XRP secara sistematis dalam kerangka akun teregulasi dan berinsentif pajak, mencerminkan upaya berkelanjutan untuk mengintegrasikan kripto ke dalam struktur manajemen kekayaan tradisional.

Digital Wealth Partners Launches Algorithmic XRP Trading Strategy Powered by @tryarchpublic for Qualified Retirement Accountshttps://t.co/ro7ipgP48D

— Digital Wealth Partners (@DWP_advisors) December 16, 2025

Di tengah sinyal teknikal yang saling bertentangan, arah harga XRP ke depan kemungkinan akan ditentukan oleh apakah pola bearish pada grafik yang akan mendominasi, atau justru siklus historis serta ekspansi utilitas yang kembali mengambil alih kendali.

Bagaimana pendapat Anda tentang Peter Brandt yang putar haluan ke arah bearish atas harga XRP ini? Yuk, sampaikan pendapat Anda di grup Telegram kami. Jangan lupa follow akun Instagram dan Twitter BeInCrypto Indonesia, agar Anda tetap update dengan informasi terkini seputar dunia kripto!

Posisi Long Bitcoin Whale di Bitfinex Melonjak 36%: Apa Artinya?

18 December 2025 at 13:23

Investor Bitcoin besar di Bitfinex kembali menjadi perhatian pasar. Analis yang memantau data posisi leverage menunjukkan posisi long margin Bitcoin yang dipegang oleh crypto whale melonjak tajam, hampir menyentuh level tertinggi seperti pada Maret 2024.

Peningkatan akumulasi ini terjadi meski partisipasi pasar secara umum sedang melandai, sehingga muncul pertanyaan mengenai sinyal apa yang ingin dikirimkan oleh para trader bermodal besar ini.

Apa Arti Rekor Tertinggi Posisi Long Crypto Whale di Bitfinex?

Menurut analis on-chain James Van Straten, whale di Bitfinex terus menambah posisi secara agresif.

“Whale Bitfinex terus menambah posisi margin long bitcoin, mendekati level tertinggi Maret 2024. 36% lebih tinggi dalam 3 bulan terakhir,” tulisnya di X (Twitter).

Data tersebut menunjukkan tren akumulasi yang konsisten sejak September, di mana eksposur long justru bertambah saat harga lemah, bukan ketika reli terjadi.

Pihak Bitfinex sendiri sepertinya mengakui aktivitas tersebut, dengan menyoroti bahwa trader besar dan berpengalaman sedang memasang posisi dengan keyakinan, sementara peserta yang lebih kecil memilih mengurangi risiko.

Whale moves 🐳https://t.co/1Zgcof54xV

— Bitfinex (@bitfinex) December 8, 2025

Perbedaan perilaku ini pun patut dicatat. Walau pergerakan harga Bitcoin memang masih cukup fluktuatif dalam beberapa minggu terakhir, akumulasi oleh whale malah semakin kuat.

TradingView chart showing BTCUSD long positions on Bitfinex
Posisi long Bitcoin Bitfinex hampir menyamai level tertinggi Maret 2024 | Sumber: btcjvs

Secara historis, posisi long Bitfinex ini sering dihubungkan dengan trader yang memanfaatkan leverage secara taktis. Mereka biasanya menambah posisi saat harga turun, bukan saat harga melonjak.

Menurut eksekutif kripto Samson Mow, dinamika saat ini memperlihatkan perpindahan koin dari penjual yang tidak sabaran ke holder jangka panjang.

“Whale Bitfinex ramai-ramai beli dari tangan-tangan lemah,” ujar dia, menyoroti kontras antara tekanan jual dari pihak lemah dan pembelian berkelanjutan oleh akun-akun besar.

Sinyal Kontrarian, tapi Bukan Alat Waktu

Metode pemantauan posisi long whale Bitfinex sudah lama dianggap sebagai salah satu indikator yang bisa memimpin dalam analisis teknikal. Tapi, interpretasinya perlu kehati-hatian.

Trader seperti ini punya pola yang tercatat jelas, yaitu menambah posisi long saat harga melemah dan mengurangi posisi saat harga menguat. Oleh karena itu, posisi long yang tinggi sering kali justru diikuti, bukan mendahului, reli harga.

Van Straten mengingatkan bahwa nilai utama dari sinyal ini lebih baik dipakai untuk memantau jika terjadi pembalikan tren, bukan sekadar pada level angkanya saja.

“Jangka pendek, begitu tren berbalik arah,” terang dia, yang menyiratkan bahwa penurunan posisi long tersebut di kemudian hari mungkin jauh lebih informatif daripada ukurannya saat ini.

Tidak semua pihak sepakat indikator ini selalu bisa diandalkan. Analis Parabear Nick mempertanyakan interpretasi berlebihan terhadap data whale bahkan menepis beberapa narasi bullish, di tengah klaim bahwa akumulasi whale saja sudah pasti membawa harga naik.

Kenyataannya, data sejarah justru mendukung pandangan lebih seimbang. Posisi long whale memang sempat menyentuh titik ekstrem di berbagai fase siklus sebelumnya, bahkan kadang bertahan tinggi selama beberapa bulan sebelum harga benar-benar bergerak signifikan.

Multi-year comparison of whale positioning versus Bitcoin price trends
Perbandingan posisi whale dan tren harga Bitcoin selama beberapa tahun | Sumber: Parabear Nick di X

Artinya, meski metrik ini dapat memberi gambaran tentang posisi dan sentimen, tetap perlu dievaluasi bersama indikator lain, seperti open interest, funding rate, dan likuiditas makro.

Peningkatan akumulasi saat ini terjadi bersamaan dengan tren penurunan open interest di pasar derivatif, menandakan partisipasi trader ritel dan jangka pendek semakin menurun.

Dalam kondisi seperti ini, konsentrasi leverage di kalangan whale jadi makin berarti. Dengan jumlah pelaku spekulasi yang berkurang, pemain besar lebih mudah menggerakkan harga di pasar.

Yang masih belum jelas adalah waktunya. Posisi long whale yang tinggi memang menandakan ekspektasi harga akan naik, tapi bukan berarti breakout akan segera terjadi.

Titik krusial baru akan terjadi jika dan ketika posisi besar ini mulai dilepas. Sejarah memperlihatkan, perubahan semacam itu kerap mendahului pergantian rezim pasar.

Japan’s Bond Yields Hit 1.98%: BOJ Rate Shift Impacts Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin

18 December 2025 at 17:20

Japan’s 10-year government bond yields surged to 1.98% in December 2025, the highest level since the 1990s. It comes as markets braced for the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy meeting on December 19.

The move has triggered a global rally in precious metals, with gold and silver surging 135% and 175%, respectively, since early 2023. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is under pressure as forced selling intensifies across Asian exchanges, highlighting a divergence in market reactions to Japan’s rate shift.

Japan’s Bond Yields Hit 1.98%

For decades, Japan maintained near-zero interest rates, anchoring global liquidity through the yen carry trade.

Investors borrowed yen at a low rate to fund higher-yielding assets worldwide, effectively exporting ultra-low interest rates.

An expected 25-basis-point hike, raising the rate to 0.75%, may appear modest in absolute terms, but the pace of change matters more than the level.

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

“Carry trade at risk: Nobody knows when the real consequences will materialize, but this continued shift will likely drain liquidity from markets, potentially causing a ripple effect through margin calls and other forced deleveraging,” warned Guilherme Tavares, CEO at i3 Invest.

Analysts see the BOJ move as more than a domestic adjustment.

“When Japan’s yields move, global capital pays attention. Gold and silver aren’t reacting to inflation headlines. They’re pricing sovereign balance sheet risk. Japan isn’t a sideshow anymore. It’s the fulcrum,” noted Simon Hou-Vangsaae Reseke.

Gold and Silver Prices Surge Amid Rising Sovereign Risk

Precious metals have been closely tracking Japanese yields. According to Global Market Investor, gold and silver are moving almost perfectly in line with Japanese government bond yields. This suggests that precious metals are being used as a primary hedge against the rising cost of government debt.

Gold and Silver Prices Tracking Japan’s 10Y Bond. Source: Global Markets Investor on X

“It’s not the yield itself, it’s what the move represents — rising sovereign risk, tighter global liquidity, and uncertainty about currency credibility. Gold responds as protection, and silver follows with more volatility,” commented analyst EndGame Macro.

The silver market is showing signs of speculative mania. The China Silver Futures Fund recently traded 12% above the physical metal it tracks, indicating that demand for leveraged exposure is outpacing the underlying asset.

⚠️ Silver market mania is an UNDERSTATEMENT:

The China Silver Futures Fund was trading +12% above the actual value of the silver it is supposed to track

Investors are buying the fund much faster than the silver behind is rising, a sign of SPECULATION. 👇https://t.co/8kAngXV9CH

— Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) December 17, 2025

Investors are increasingly treating gold and silver as hedges against broader macro risks, rather than just inflation.

Bitcoin Faces Pressure as Carry Trades Unwind

Meanwhile, the Bitcoin price is feeling the strain of tightening yen liquidity.

“Asia-based exchanges have seen persistent spot selling. Miner reserves are falling — forced selling, not choice…Long-term Asian holders appear to be distributing…Price stays heavy until forced supply is cleared,” wrote CryptoRus, citing XWIN Research Japan.

US institutions continue buying, with the Coinbase Premium positive, but forced liquidations in Asia and an 8% drop in Bitcoin hashrate have added downward pressure.

Bitcoin Price and Coinbase Premium
Bitcoin Price and Coinbase Premium. Source: CryptoQuant

Past BOJ rate shifts have coincided with significant BTC declines, and traders are watching closely for further downside toward $70,000.

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

The contrasting reactions of precious metals and Bitcoin highlight differences in risk positioning. Gold and silver are attracting safe-haven flows amid growing sovereign risk, while Bitcoin faces liquidation-driven price pressure.

Analysts note that future Fed rate cuts may offset the BOJ’s impacts, but the speed of the policy change is crucial.

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The 11th Crypto Prediction from Bitwise May Not Survive—James Seyffart Warns

18 December 2025 at 15:41

The US crypto ETF (exchange-traded fund) market is approaching a tipping point. Bitwise Asset Management’s 2026 forecast anticipates the launch of more than 100 new crypto-linked ETFs, driven by the SEC’s streamlined listing standards effective from October 2025.

While the outlook projects new all-time highs for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart warns that a significant shakeout may be inevitable as the sector becomes overcrowded.

Bitwise Shares 11 Crypto Predictions for 2026

Bitwise has made 10 projects for 2026, spanning crypto and ETF markets that investors will track closely. According to the crypto index fund manager:

  • Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana will set new all-time highs
  • Bitcoin will break the four-year cycle and set new all-time highs
  • Bitcoin will be less volatile than Nvidia.
  • ETFs will purchase more than 100% of the new supply of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as institutional demand accelerates.
  • Crypto equities will outperform tech equities.
  • Polymarket open interest will set a new all-time high, surpassing 2024 election levels.
  • Stablecoins will be blamed for destabilizing an emerging market currency.
  • Onchain vaults will double in AUM.
  • Ethereum and Solana will set new all-time highs (if the CLARITY Act passes).
  • Half of Ivy League endowments will invest in crypto.
  • More than 100 crypto-linked ETFs will launch in the US.
  • Bitcoin’s correlation to stocks will fall.

A Wave of ETF Liquidations Could Occur in 2026, James Seyffart

The eleventh prediction turned heads, becoming of particular concern for analysts. The surge of anticipated crypto-linked ETF launches follows a major regulatory shift.

In September 2025, the SEC introduced generic listing standards for commodity-based trust shares, including crypto assets.

“[Several leading exchanges] filed with the SEC proposed rule changes to adopt generic listing standards for Commodity-Based Trust Shares. Each of the foregoing proposed rule changes… was subject to notice and comment. This order approves the Proposals on an accelerated basis,” the SEC’s filing claimed.

This change allows ETFs to list without individualized review, reducing delays and uncertainty.

Bitwise expects this regulatory clarity to drive institutional adoption and fresh inflows into crypto ETFs in 2026.

2026 PREDICTION: More than 100 crypto-linked ETFs will launch in the U.S.⁰⁰In October 2025, the SEC published generic listing standards, allowing ETF issuers to launch crypto ETFs under a general set of rules. A clearer regulatory roadmap in 2026 is why we see the stage being… pic.twitter.com/rQbcWe6JE4

— Bitwise (@BitwiseInvest) December 17, 2025

“I’m in 100% agreement with Bitwise here,” Seyffart indicated. “I also think we’re going to see a lot of liquidations in crypto ETP products. Might happen at the tail end of 2026, but likely by the end of 2027. Issuers are throwing A LOT of products at the wall.”

Bitcoin ETF Dominance and Altcoin Saturation

Bloomberg data shows 90 existing crypto ETPs managing $153 billion, with 125 filings pending. Bitcoin leads with $125 billion across 60 products, while Ethereum follows at $22 billion in 25 ETFs.

Altcoins like XRP and Solana remain niche, with 11–13 products each and $1.5–$1.6 billion in assets, signaling rising saturation risks.

The state of crypto ETFs/ETPs
The state of crypto ETFs/ETPs. Source: Bloomberg’s James Seyffart on X

With the market poised to be flooded, analysts anticipate direct competition for investor capital. However, historical trends suggest caution, with roughly 40% of ETFs launched since 2010 eventually closing, often due to insufficient assets or trading volume.

The Coming Crypto ETF Shakeout: Winners, Losers, and the Rise of ‘Zombie’ Assets

Seyffart’s warning reflects a broader concern that fast expansion often precedes consolidation. Crypto ETFs that fail to attract sufficient AUM, differentiate their strategies, or establish strong distribution networks may face early closure.

Products offering specialized exposure strategies, income features, or tailored risk profiles could establish lasting positions.

Chris Matta, CEO of Liquid Collective, echoes this concern in the context of “zombie” projects, describing crypto assets with market caps of $1 billion or more but minimal development.

“Maybe the failure to sustain an ETF in trad markets will be a stronger signal and will result in larger performance dispersion between active and dead crypto assets,” Matta said.

Therefore, investors entering the ETF space will need to be highly selective. Trading liquidity, tracking accuracy, fee structures, and issuer credibility will be crucial in distinguishing sustainable products from those that are likely to fail.

Meanwhile, Bitwise’s bullish predictions suggest that leading ETFs tied to major assets may continue to benefit from sustained institutional inflows.

The expected wave of liquidations by late 2027 will likely reshape the sector, consolidating capital among the strongest products.

While disruptive, the process may ultimately strengthen the US crypto ETF market by:

  • Removing weak offerings,
  • Clarifying choices for investors, and
  • Highlighting differentiated strategies.

The question remains: in a crowded ETF sector, which products will survive and which will join the growing ranks of crypto’s forgotten “zombie” assets?

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Peter Brandt Turns Bearish on XRP Price Despite Ripple’s Push for Multichain Expansion

18 December 2025 at 14:27

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has struck a bearish tone on XRP price, warning that the token may be forming a classic double-top pattern. His stance comes despite Ripple accelerating ecosystem growth through multichain stablecoin expansion and new institutional tools for XRP holders.

Brandt’s caution comes at a moment when XRP’s fundamentals and infrastructure narrative appear to be strengthening, creating a growing disconnect between technical signals and long-term adoption developments.

Brandt Flags Potential Double-Top Risk for XRP Price

The veteran chartist highlighted what he views as a potentially bearish setup on the XRP price chart. According to Peter Brandt, XRP may be forming a double-top, an often-cited reversal pattern that emerges when an asset fails to break above resistance after two attempts.

XRP chart showing potential double top pattern
XRP price chart highlighting potential double-top formation. Source: Peter Brandt on X

Double-top patterns in technical analysis typically signal waning bullish momentum and can precede deeper pullbacks if confirmation follows.

“I know in advance that all you Riplosts XRP will forever remind me of this post — ask me if I care. This is a potential double top,” Brandt wrote.

The XRP price has been consolidating after its late-2024 rally, placing greater focus on whether support levels can hold.

However, Brandt also acknowledged that the pattern could fail, leaving room for alternative interpretations.

“Sure, it may fail, and I will deal with this if it does. But for now, this has bearish implications. Love it or not — you need to deal with it,” he added.

Analysts Highlight Bullish Historical Context

Other market analysts see the current setup very differently. Analyst Steph is Crypto pointed to XRP’s recurring behavior around its 50-week simple moving average (SMA), arguing that prior cycles suggest downside exhaustion rather than the start of a larger decline.

“Every cycle, when XRP breaks below the 50-week SMA and stays there for roughly 50–84 days, a strong rally has followed,” the analyst noted.

Historical examples include a 211% rally after 70 days below the SMA in 2017, a 70% move following 49 days in 2021, and an 850% surge after 84 days in 2024.

The XRP price has now spent roughly 70 days below its 50-week SMA, placing it squarely within the same historical window..

XRP historical performance relative to 50-week SMA
XRP’s historical rallies following extended periods below 50-week SMA. Source: Steph_iscrypto

The analysis suggests that what appears bearish in isolation could align with past cycle bottoms, mirroring the current split in technical interpretation.

Ripple Expands RLUSD Across Layer 2 Networks As Institutional Access Continues to Grow

While technical debate intensifies, Ripple continues to expand its ecosystem. On December 16, the company announced that its US dollar stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), will expand to Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain.

It leverages Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) standard for multichain interoperability.

RLUSD was initially issued on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum. The Layer 2 rollout is designed to improve scalability, liquidity movement, and real-world utility across DeFi and institutional platforms.

Ripple emphasized that RLUSD is issued under a trust charter granted by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This positions it as one of the most tightly regulated stablecoins entering Layer 2 ecosystems.

The company has also applied for a US OCC charter and recently gained regulatory recognition in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Wormhole added that XRP holders will be able to use XRP alongside RLUSD as a “premier trading and liquidity pair” across supported chains, supported by wrapped XRP (wXRP) issuance for cross-chain use.

Enhanced utility is coming for $XRP

XRP holders can use XRP alongside $RLUSD as a premier trading and liquidity pair on supported chains, allowing businesses to facilitate payments and checkout options that let users buy, sell, or send digital assets. pic.twitter.com/DMcSWyQ2XV

— Wormhole (@wormhole) December 17, 2025

Institutional tooling for XRP is also expanding. Digital Wealth Partners recently launched an algorithmic XRP trading strategy for qualified retirement accounts, offering insured custody through Anchorage Digital.

The service gives high-net-worth investors access to systematic XRP trading within regulated, tax-advantaged accounts. This reflects broader efforts to integrate crypto into traditional wealth management structures.

Digital Wealth Partners Launches Algorithmic XRP Trading Strategy Powered by @tryarchpublic for Qualified Retirement Accountshttps://t.co/ro7ipgP48D

— Digital Wealth Partners (@DWP_advisors) December 16, 2025

As XRP faces conflicting technical signals, its trajectory may hinge on whether bearish chart patterns dominate or whether historical cycles and expanding utility ultimately reassert control.

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Bitfinex Bitcoin Whale Long Positions Surge 36%: What Does it Mean?

18 December 2025 at 13:23

Large Bitcoin investors on Bitfinex are once again commanding market attention. Analysts tracking leveraged positioning data show that margined Bitcoin long positions held by “whales” have surged sharply, approaching levels last seen in March 2024.

The renewed build-up is occurring even as broader market participation cools, raising questions about what these well-capitalized traders are signaling.

What Does the Record High in Whale Long Positions on Bitfinex Signify?

According to on-chain analyst James Van Straten, Bitfinex whales have continued to add aggressively to their positions.

“Bitfinex whale continues to add to its margin long bitcoin position, approaching March 2024 highs. 36% higher in the past 3 months,” he wrote on X (Twitter).

The data highlights a steady accumulation trend since September, with long exposure expanding during periods of price weakness rather than rallies.

Bitfinex itself appeared to acknowledge the activity, highlighting that large, experienced traders may be positioning with conviction, while smaller participants are reducing risk.

Whale moves 🐳https://t.co/1Zgcof54xV

— Bitfinex (@bitfinex) December 8, 2025

This divergence in behavior is notable. While Bitcoin’s price action has remained choppy in recent weeks, whale accumulation has intensified.

Bitfinex Bitcoin long positions approaching March 2024 highs
Bitfinex Bitcoin long positions approaching March 2024 highs. Source: TradingView

Historically, these Bitfinex long positions have been associated with traders who use leverage tactically. They often scale into positions during drawdowns rather than chasing upside momentum.

According to crypto executive Samson Mow, the current dynamic is a transfer of coins from impatient sellers to long-term holders.

“Bitfinex whales out in force buying from paper hands,” he said, pointing to the contrast between selling pressure from weaker hands and sustained buying by large accounts.

A Contrarian Signal, But Not a Timing Tool

The Bitfinex whale long metric has long been watched as a potential leading indicator in technical analysis. However, its interpretation requires nuance.

These traders have a documented pattern of increasing long exposure during declines and trimming positions into strength. As a result, elevated long positions are often followed, not preceded, by price rallies.

Van Straten cautioned that the signal’s real value lies in watching for reversals rather than absolute levels.

“Short term, once the trend reverses,” he noted, implying that the eventual reduction of these longs may be more informative than their current size.

Not everyone agrees on the reliability of the indicator. Analyst Parabear Nick challenges overly confident interpretations of whale data, dismissing some bullish narratives entirely, amid claims that whale accumulation alone guarantees higher prices.

Indeed, historical data support a more balanced view. Whale long positions have reached extremes at different points in past cycles, sometimes remaining elevated for months before any decisive move in price.

Multi-year comparison of whale positioning versus Bitcoin price trends
Multi-year comparison of whale positioning versus Bitcoin price trends. Source: Parabear Nick on X

This suggests that while the metric can provide insight into positioning and sentiment, it should be evaluated in conjunction with other indicators, such as open interest, funding rates, and macro liquidity conditions.

The current accumulation comes as open interest across derivatives markets trends lower, signaling reduced participation from retail and short-term traders.

In that context, the concentration of leverage among whales becomes more significant. With fewer speculative participants, large players exert greater influence over marginal price movements.

What remains unclear is timing. Elevated whale longs suggest expectations of higher prices, but not necessarily an imminent breakout.

The key inflection point will come if and when these positions begin to unwind. Historically, such shifts have preceded changes in market regimes.

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Tether’s New Move Could Make Cloud Passwords Obsolete | US Crypto News

17 December 2025 at 23:02

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 USDT stablecoin issuer, Tether, pushes to change the way we protect our digital lives. A new approach promises to put control back in your hands, bypassing the cloud and leaving traditional password methods looking increasingly outdated.

Crypto News of the Day: Tether Just Unleashed A Secret Weapon Against Cloud Breaches

Tether has taken a bold step into cybersecurity with the launch of PearPass, a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer password manager designed to eliminate reliance on cloud storage. The app:

  • Keeps all credentials on users’ devices
  • Removes centralized servers and intermediaries from the equation
  • Gives users full control over their digital security.

The launch comes at a time when billions of login credentials have been leaked in high-profile breaches, exposing users to identity theft, financial loss, and other cyber risks.

Traditional cloud-based password managers, while convenient, have become attractive targets for hackers due to their centralized storage models.

PearPass addresses these vulnerabilities by storing all data locally on users’ devices and enabling encrypted, peer-to-peer synchronization across devices chosen by the user.

“Every major breach proves the same point: if your secrets live in the cloud, they’re not really yours…PearPass removes the single point of failure. No servers, no intermediaries, no back doors. Recovery and synchronization across devices happen peer-to-peer, under your control. This is security that can’t be switched off, seized, or compromised, because it was never in someone else’s hands to begin with,” read an excerpt in Tether’s announcement, citing CEO Paolo Ardoino.

PearPass combines ease of use with advanced security features. It includes a built-in password generator, end-to-end encryption powered by open-source cryptography, and a peer-to-peer architecture that ensures credentials are never exposed to third parties.

Recovery is entirely user-controlled through private keys, eliminating dependency on external systems.

PearPass Sets a New Standard for Decentralized, Open-Source Security

Additionally, PearPass is fully open-source and community-audited, enabling security experts and users to inspect, verify, and contribute to the software.

The platform has also reportedly undergone an independent security audit by Secfault Security, a firm specializing in offensive security and cryptographic analysis. This reinforces its resilience against real-world cyber threats.

Introducing🍐🔒 PearPass — the password manager that keeps your data on your devices.

No servers to hack. No cloud to leak.

Just pure local security.

Follow @Pears_p2p & Download the App https://t.co/gP9FIPn2dW pic.twitter.com/ObIuyfToMo

— Tether (@Tether_to) December 17, 2025

This release reflects Tether’s broader strategy to develop technologies resilient against the pressures of centralization. As governments, corporations, and intermediaries increasingly seek access to private data, PearPass offers a model for systems that remain private, independent, and functional, even under high-threat scenarios.

However, while peer-to-peer avoids cloud risks:

  • It can be less convenient for users who frequently switch devices.

Recovery relies entirely on users managing their own keys, which could be risky for non-technical users.

  • Experts may question whether the average consumer will adopt a decentralized password manager.

This is at a time when mainstream cloud-based options are more user-friendly and integrated into browsers and mobile platforms.

  • Users still need strong device-level security.

While PearPass helps prevent cloud breaches, it cannot protect against local device hacking, malware, or physical theft.

Encrypted peer-to-peer synchronization is promising, but peer networks can introduce latency, synchronization errors, or potential attack vectors if not properly secured.

In as much as PearPass relies on open-source audits and Secfault Security, no system is entirely risk-free. Skeptics may point out that first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer solutions carry unknown risks until widely tested in real-world environments.

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 16Pre-Market Overview
Strategy (MSTR)$167.50$167.40 (-0.060%)
Coinbase (COIN)$252.61$254.00 (+0.51%)
Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY)$24.31$24.51 (+0.82%)
MARA Holdings (MARA)$10.69$10.75 (+0.56%)
Riot Platforms (RIOT)$13.47$13.65 (+1.34%)
Core Scientific (CORZ)$14.73$15.11 (+2.58%)
Crypto equities market open race: Google Finance

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Binance Puts $5 Million Bounty on Fake Listing Agents as Scrutiny Intensifies

17 December 2025 at 20:35

Binance has launched a whistleblower reward of up to $5 million as part of a sweeping crackdown on fraudulent third-party “listing agents.”

The exchange warns crypto projects that any individual claiming to influence listings on the exchange is operating illegally.

Binance Offers $5 Million Whistleblower Reward as It Cracks Down on Fake Listing Agents

The announcement, published Wednesday in a transparency update, comes at a sensitive moment for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

Binance faces heightened scrutiny over its listing practices following alleged insider trading incidents linked to leaked token information.

$year of yellow fruit
0x2fe3731d8b61515aad65757c7cab8042c43a4444
Trades and Price Chart:https://t.co/MOHKDeoL43
"year of yellow fruit" comes from a Binance Futures tweet:
“The year of the yellow fruit and harvest! Plant wisely. Harvest abundantly.”Before this tweet was posted,… pic.twitter.com/1aHMu7TWkw

— Nineteen (@nineteenthvibe) December 7, 2025

In its notice, Binance reiterated that all token listing applications must be submitted exclusively through its official channels, covering Binance Alpha, Futures, and Spot markets.

The exchange stressed that it does not authorize external brokers, consultants, or intermediaries to negotiate, facilitate, or guarantee listings.

“Any party claiming to represent Binance or offering listing-related services in exchange for payment is engaging in fraudulent behavior,” the company said.

Blacklist and Internal Audit Findings

The exchange revealed that an internal audit uncovered repeated cases of individuals and firms misrepresenting themselves as Binance-connected facilitators while soliciting fees from project founders.

As a result, the exchange has blacklisted seven entities and individuals, including:

  • BitABC
  • Central Research
  • May/Dannie
  • Andrew Lee
  • Suki Yang
  • Fiona Lee, and
  • Kenny Z

According to Binance, these parties were identified for falsely implying relationships with the exchange or offering paid listing services. The company said legal action would be pursued “where appropriate.”

Blockchain data provider RootData shows that one of the blacklisted groups, Central Research, has previously backed several crypto projects, including Fireverse, Nebula Revelation, AKI Network, Fusionist, and Artyfact.

Of those, only Fusionist (ACE) currently trades on Binance. The exchange did not draw any connection between the blacklist findings and prior listing decisions.

Central Research-Backed Projects
Central Research-Backed Projects. Source: Rootsdata

To encourage reporting, Binance said whistleblowers who provide verifiable evidence of fraudulent activity could receive rewards of up to $5 million, depending on the quality and impact of the information submitted.

Binance Tightens Listing Rules Amid Insider Trading Fallout

As part of the update, Binance published a detailed breakdown of how projects progress through its listing ecosystem, from early-stage exposure on Binance Alpha to Futures and eventual Spot listings.

The exchange emphasized that it does not charge fees for listing applications and that all communications must come directly from a project’s core team.

Projects found to have used intermediaries or middlemen will be immediately disqualified from current and future listing reviews, Binance warned. However, teams that proactively report fraudulent agents may receive priority consideration.

The announcement follows Binance’s confirmation earlier this month that an employee leaked confidential listing information related to the “year of the yellow fruit” meme coin. The exchange’s co-CEO, Yi He, had addressed the incident.  

“Currently, the community is engaging in community behavior unrelated to Binance by issuing coins based on Binance’s official Twitter, my statements, or words excerpted from posts. But we cannot stop posting just because someone might come looking for angles,” she said.

Binance also disclosed that it distributed $100,000 in rewards to five whistleblowers who helped expose the misconduct.

Taken together, the blacklist, bounty program, and stricter enforcement signal a broader effort by Binance to rebuild trust around its listing process.

This is at a time when exchanges face increasing pressure to demonstrate transparency, internal controls, and fair market practices.

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Langkah Baru Tether Bisa Membuat Password Cloud Menjadi Usang | Berita Kripto AS

17 December 2025 at 23:02

Selamat datang di US Crypto News Morning Briefing—ringkasan penting untuk perkembangan aset kripto utama yang perlu Anda ketahui hari ini.

Sambil Anda menikmati secangkir kopi, penerbit stablecoin USDT, Tether, kini mendorong perubahan cara kita melindungi kehidupan digital. Ada pendekatan baru yang berjanji mengembalikan kendali ke tangan Anda, tanpa bergantung lagi pada cloud dan membuat metode password tradisional semakin ketinggalan zaman.

Berita Kripto Hari Ini: Tether Luncurkan Senjata Rahasia untuk Lawan Peretasan Cloud

Tether melangkah berani ke dunia keamanan siber dengan meluncurkan PearPass, aplikasi password manager peer-to-peer pertama yang dirancang untuk menghilangkan kebutuhan penyimpanan cloud. Aplikasi ini:

  • Menyimpan semua kredensial di perangkat pengguna
  • Menghapus server terpusat dan perantara dari sistem
  • Memberikan pengguna kendali penuh atas keamanan digital mereka.

Peluncuran ini hadir di saat miliaran data login telah bocor dalam kasus besar, sehingga banyak pengguna mengalami pencurian identitas, kerugian finansial, dan risiko siber lainnya.

Password manager berbasis cloud memang praktis, tapi seiring waktu menjadi target empuk bagi hacker karena sistem penyimpanan terpusatnya.

PearPass mengatasi masalah ini dengan hanya menyimpan semua data secara lokal di perangkat pengguna dan mendukung sinkronisasi peer-to-peer dienkripsi antar perangkat yang dipilih pengguna.

“Every major breach proves the same point: if your secrets live in the cloud, they’re not really yours…PearPass removes the single point of failure. No servers, no intermediaries, no back doors. Recovery and synchronization across devices happen peer-to-peer, under your control. This is security that can’t be switched off, seized, or compromised, because it was never in someone else’s hands to begin with,” baca kutipan dalam pengumuman Tether, mengutip CEO Paolo Ardoino.

PearPass memadukan kemudahan penggunaan dan fitur keamanan tingkat lanjut. Aplikasi ini memiliki generator password bawaan, enkripsi end-to-end dari kriptografi open-source, dan arsitektur peer-to-peer yang memastikan kredensial Anda tidak pernah terekspos ke pihak ketiga.

Proses recovery sepenuhnya dikendalikan oleh pengguna melalui private key, sehingga Anda tidak bergantung lagi pada sistem eksternal.

PearPass Membuka Standar Baru untuk Keamanan Terdesentralisasi dan Sumber Terbuka

Selain itu, PearPass bersifat open-source dan diaudit komunitas. Ini memberi kesempatan kepada para ahli keamanan serta pengguna untuk memeriksa, memverifikasi, dan berkontribusi langsung ke perangkat lunak tersebut.

Platform ini juga disebut-sebut sudah menjalani audit keamanan independen oleh Secfault Security, sebuah firma spesialis keamanan ofensif dan analisa kriptografi. Hal ini makin memperkuat ketahanan PearPass terhadap ancaman siber di dunia nyata.

Introducing🍐🔒 PearPass — the password manager that keeps your data on your devices.

No servers to hack. No cloud to leak.

Just pure local security.

Follow @Pears_p2p & Download the App https://t.co/gP9FIPn2dW pic.twitter.com/ObIuyfToMo

— Tether (@Tether_to) December 17, 2025

Peluncuran ini menunjukkan strategi Tether yang lebih luas dalam mengembangkan teknologi tahan tekanan sentralisasi. Karena pemerintah, korporasi, dan perantara kini makin sering mencari akses ke data pribadi, PearPass menawarkan sistem yang tetap privat, mandiri, serta tetap bisa digunakan bahkan dalam situasi penuh ancaman.

namun, meski sistem peer-to-peer menghindari risiko cloud:

  • Bisa jadi kurang praktis bagi pengguna yang sering berpindah perangkat.

Proses recovery sepenuhnya bergantung pada pengguna yang harus mengelola private key mereka sendiri, sehingga berisiko bagi pengguna yang kurang teknis.

  • Pakar mungkin mempertanyakan apakah password manager terdesentralisasi seperti ini bisa diadopsi oleh konsumen pada umumnya.

Padahal, pilihan cloud mainstream kini lebih ramah pengguna dan telah terintegrasi di browser serta perangkat mobile.

  • Pengguna tetap membutuhkan keamanan perangkat yang kuat.

Walaupun PearPass mencegah kebocoran lewat cloud, aplikasi ini tidak bisa melindungi data dari peretasan perangkat lokal, malware, atau pencurian fisik perangkat.

Sistem sinkronisasi peer-to-peer terenkripsi memang menjanjikan, tapi jaringan peer bisa menimbulkan masalah seperti keterlambatan, error sinkronisasi, atau titik serangan baru jika tidak diamankan dengan benar.

Meskipun PearPass mengandalkan audit open-source dan Secfault Security, tetap saja tidak ada sistem yang benar-benar bebas risiko. Para skeptis mungkin mengatakan solusi peer-to-peer perdana ini punya risiko tersembunyi yang baru akan terlihat setelah diuji luas di dunia nyata.

Alpha Byte-Sized

Berikut ringkasan berita aset kripto penting di AS yang juga perlu Anda ikuti hari ini:

Gambaran Umum Pre-market Crypto Equities

PerusahaanPenutupan 16 DesemberRingkasan Pre-Market
Strategy (MSTR)US$167,50US$167,40 (-0,060%)
Coinbase (COIN)US$252,61US$254,00 (+0,51%)
Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY)US$24,31US$24,51 (+0,82%)
MARA Holdings (MARA)US$10,69US$10,75 (+0,56%)
Riot Platforms (RIOT)US$13,47US$13,65 (+1,34%)
Core Scientific (CORZ)US$14,73US$15,11 (+2,58%)
Balapan pembukaan pasar ekuitas kripto | Sumber: Google Finance

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