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Bitcoin Climbs to $92,500 on $1 Billion Aggressive Buy Orders
Bitcoin rose sharply to the $92,300–$92,500 range following aggressive buy-side activity totaling approximately $1 billion. Buy-side slippage of 163 BTC marked the largest buy-pressure event in several days, pushing spot prices from $91,740 to $92,315 almost instantly, according to CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn. The move bypassed typical gradual price progression as market orders consumed liquidity rapidly.
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Small-Cap Altcoins Face Mass Liquidation Risk as Open Interest Exceeds Market Cap
Derivatives trading on lower-cap cryptocurrencies has reached levels that significantly outpace underlying valuations, creating conditions for potential cascading liquidations. Data from research firm Alpharactal shows open interest ratios climbing to dangerous thresholds, with several tokens now carrying futures exposure larger than their entire market capitalization. When open interest grows while market cap remains constrained, the price discovery mechanism shifts from organic demand to leveraged speculation.
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US Labor Market Slowdown Introduces New Macro Headwinds for Bitcoin
Weakening US employment indicators are reshaping expectations for economic growth, interest rate trajectories and market liquidity. These shifts are introducing fresh macro headwinds for Bitcoin and the broader digital asset sector. Traders are recalibrating risk exposure amid mixed labor signals as the unemployment rate climbs to multi-year highs and monthly payroll additions moderate from post-pandemic peaks.
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Japan's FSA Reviews Reclassification of Cryptocurrencies as Financial Products as Accounts Reach 13 Million
Japan's Financial Services Agency is reviewing a legal amendment to reclassify cryptocurrencies from payment tools to financial products as crypto accounts reached 13 million. The FSA working group convened its sixth session on November 26 to address consumer complaints averaging 350 monthly and rising fraud schemes. The proposed shift would transfer crypto oversight from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, introducing stricter disclosure requirements and insider trading protections.
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UK Mandates Crypto Exchanges Report Customer Transaction Data from January 2026
HM Revenue and Customs has directed cryptocurrency exchanges to collect detailed transaction records of UK customers starting January 2026, with submission to HMRC required by 2027. The mandate aligns the UK with jurisdictions adopting the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, including EU countries and Canada. Industry observers note platforms will face increased operational costs for system upgrades and compliance infrastructure.
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