Overview of popular cryptocurrencies on December 17, 2025, with the top three in popularity being: SmarDex, Monad, Power Protocol

NBA retired star Pippen posts to reaffirm his faith in Bitcoin

ChainCatcher News: NBA retired star Scottie Pippen posted a Bitcoin futures chart, comparing the 2020 bull market start with the current pattern, implying a similar surge is imminent. Pippen has previously made several crypto-friendly comments and stated that he personally met Satoshi Nakamoto in 1993.

HYPE Token Faces Critical Crossroads After Significant Decline

HYPE token faces bearish momentum and struggles to break resistance, potentially experiencing a 10% pullback to around $25. Diminished bullish participation and drying volumes pose concerns, though a rebound remains possible if support holds.

Bear market nearing the end! K33 Research: Bitcoin will enter a "long period of consolidation" with little chance of a major rally in the short term

Bitcoin has recently been sluggish, with market structure similar to the end of the 2022 bear market, making it unlikely to see a breakout in the short term. Although market indicators suggest it is near the bottom, it may enter a prolonged sideways phase, requiring investors to be patient. Market sentiment is extremely pessimistic, but panic is not a reliable signal for a rebound. Institutional investor participation is low, indicating a lack of clear consensus.

Data: Retail investors continue to increase their Bitcoin holdings, but whale sell-offs may suppress rebound potential

ChainCatcher Message: Currently, Bitcoin prices are fluctuating mostly in the mid-$60,000 range. Market opinions suggest that retail buying can provide some "bottom support" and generate short-term momentum. However, for a sustainable rebound to form, large holders need to stop distributing and even shift to net buying. Analysis indicates that Bitcoin is not lacking retail participation at present; the key is whether whales will cease selling pressure and turn to structural buying. Otherwise, each rebound may face the risk of being sold at high levels.

Ethereum Forms Bearish Pennant as $2,100 Breakout or $1,850 Breakdown Looms

_ETH compresses near $2,000 as $2,100 and $1,850 define next major move._ Ethereum is trading at a key technical junction after a sharp pullback from recent highs. Price action on the daily chart now shows a tightening structure that could soon resolve with a decisive move. Market

Forget M2: Treasury T-Bill Issuance Emerges as Bitcoin’s Strongest Macro Signal

_Bitcoin closely tracks shifts in U.S. T-bill issuance, more than M2 or Fed balance sheet changes._ For years, crypto investors relied on M2 money supply and Federal Reserve balance sheet data to predict Bitcoin’s direction. Liquidity expansion often aligned with rallies, while tightening