Here is the cryptocurrency market summary for December 18, 2025 — prices, trends, macro factors, and important news:
📊 Market prices (at the time of publication)
Bitcoin (BTC) remains in the range of approximately $86,500–$89,000, with high intraday volatility and attempts to break above resistance levels.
Ethereum (ETH) trades around $2,830–$2,950 with noticeable downward pressure from bears.
📉 Overall market condition
🪙 Macro dynamics
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has decreased, and many assets are showing moderate declines.
Leading altcoins in the top 10 are mostly low in momentum, with some exceptions of growth.
📉 Sentiment and liquidity
Sharp price movements, liquidations, and high volatility on orders are frequently observed.
Analysts believe that BTC and ETH remain in a sideways/corrective trend, with few sharp breakthroughs so far.
📰 Important news and events
📊 Macroeconomics and impact on crypto
Inflation in the US turned out to be lower than expected, supporting short-term market movements and helping Bitcoin rise above key levels.
However, regulation remains uncertain — the U.S. Senate postponed a key crypto bill, which will put pressure on BTC.
🏦 Regulatory and corporate movements
The industry in the US achieved significant success in 2025, including the repeal of strict SEC rules and new banking licenses, but future changes remain uncertain.
MSCI plans to exclude crypto treasury companies from indices — possibly forced sales of up to $15 billion in January.
🪙 Altcoins and project news
Against the backdrop of declines in major tokens, some altcoins and meme coins are showing growth, attracting speculative interest.
📊 Market analysis and forecasts
🔍 Technical picture
BTC fluctuates around key levels, resistance near ~$89K–$90K and support around $85K–$86K.
ETH shows more unstable dynamics and may continue to move within a narrow range.
📉 Market expectations
Analysts note possible further corrections, especially if a bearish sentiment persists.
Short-term forecasts for BTC/ETH/XRP suggest potential deterioration if sellers gain control of the level.
📌 Conclusions
✔️ BTC remains a key benchmark: levels above $87K–$89K are critical for a positive sentiment.
✔️ ETH is under more pressure than BTC, and sentiment remains cautious.
✔️ Regulatory uncertainty and index changes (MSCI) may continue to influence liquidity and prices.
✔️ Market sentiment remains mainly cautious/bearish, but speculative interest in altcoins and meme coins helps preserve some capitalization.

🚨 Trump Declares Venezuela Airspace CLOSED – Attack Imminent? 🚨
US President Trump just posted on Truth Social: "AIRSPACE ABOVE & SURROUNDING VENEZUELA BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY" to airlines, pilots, & traffickers. FAA warnings + USS Gerald R. Ford carrier buildup in Caribbean = strikes "very soon" per Trump. Airlines already suspending flights; Venezuela calls it "illegal aggression."
Oil Spike Ahead: Venezuela's oil exports could tank, pushing crude higher → global inflation up, fuel costs could rise
Crypto Play: Venezuela already USDT-heavy (hyperinflation hedge). Escalation = more stablecoin demand + BTC as "sanctions escape," but watch liquidations & Treasury blacklists. De-risk leverage NOW – volatility incoming!
$BTC faces high short-term downside risk from a Venezuela attack, with quick 2-5% drops common on strike headlines due to risk-off liquidations, but often rebounds within hours/days if conflict stays limited.
#BreakingNews #Venezuela

The U.S. administration has now withheld both the GDP report and the monthly Jobs Report — a move many analysts say is unprecedented.
Without these core indicators, investors, businesses, and even the Federal Reserve are essentially “flying blind.”
Economic transparency isn’t just data — it’s trust.
And when trust disappears, markets react.
In short: sell stocks, buy gold ($PAXG )
⚠️ Possible Negative Effects on the U.S. Economy
1. Market Uncertainty & Volatility
Without GDP, jobs, inflation, and spending data, investors lose confidence.
Businesses can’t plan, banks can’t forecast, and the Fed can’t make informed rate decisions.
This increases volatility in stocks, bonds, and commodities.
2. Higher Borrowing Costs
Uncertainty often pushes interest rates upward because lenders demand more “risk premium.”
This hurts consumers (loans, mortgages) and businesses (expansion, hiring).
3. Slower Economic Growth
Delayed data = delayed decisions.
When companies don’t know the economic picture, they pause hiring, investments, and spending — dragging down growth.
4. Lower Institutional Trust
A government withholding essential economic data creates fear of mismanagement or manipulation.
Confidence — the backbone of modern economies — begins to weaken.
⚠️ Possible Negative Effects on Crypto
1. Short-Term Panic Selling
When traditional markets lose clarity, retail investors often panic.
Crypto, being highly sentiment-driven, can see sudden drops.
2. Reduced Liquidity
Institutional players rely heavily on macro data to trade BTC, ETH, and altcoins.
Without indicators, many pause or reduce positions — lowering liquidity and widening spreads.
3. Increased Correlation With Risk Assets
In periods of uncertainty, crypto tends to behave like tech stocks.
If U.S. markets drop on fear, crypto can fall alongside them.
4. Fear of Regulatory or Political Motives
When economic transparency is compromised, investors worry about broader instability — including tighter controls on digital assets.

JUST IN: 70% of all the bitcoin UTXOs in existence have a cost basis above $85,000.
This is a wild metric. 🤯

Just closed the SOL long position, this trade has a small loss but it must be stopped.
Yesterday, I opened a position with 7x leverage, and now there is only a 13.65% distance to liquidation left in the account—basically dancing on the edge of a cliff. The EMA20 on the 4-hour chart is still below 150; this is not a pullback, the trend is still going down. Although the extreme fear index is at 11, the macro risks have not dissipated, and I need to survive before any rebound.
These messages come together clearly: a single high-leverage position + liquidation buffer space + a long-term downtrend = it is not wise to stubbornly hold on. The market price has been settled, and the small loss from fees and exchange rate differences is the insurance cost.
The account currently has $770 in cash. Wait a moment. If BTC can break 92500 with volume, ETH reaches 3200, or SOL reestablishes above 142, then consider entering. I won't be so aggressive next time—if the confirmation rate is not above 80%, then don't use leverage.
When the data and emotions do not match, it is better to miss out than to force it. This is the most expensive lesson for traders.
#SOL #止损 #GateAI人机对抗赛 #GatePerps