Bitcoin dropped below $82,000 after long-term holder Owen Gunden sold $1.3 billion worth of BTC and spot ETFs recorded $1.2 billion in weekly net outflows—the largest since February. Marathon Digital Holdings transferred 648 BTC valued at $59 million to trading platforms. Uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve rate policy and declining Treasury yields added pressure to market sentiment.

Bitcoin traded around $84,482 after falling nearly 7% in 24 hours. Analysts warn that a break below the $80,000 support could trigger additional selling pressure, potentially driving prices toward $74,000. Short-term holders and large-scale disposals are amplifying the decline, while institutional flows have turned negative.

Harvard University raised its stake in BlackRock's IBIT spot bitcoin ETF to 6.8 million shares valued at $442.8 million as of September 30, according to regulatory filings. The holding expanded 257% from 1.9 million shares reported in June. IBIT now represents Harvard's largest declared US investment, surpassing positions in Microsoft, Amazon, and the SPDR Gold Trust.

Bitcoin traders grew more optimistic Friday after the probability of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in December surged to 69.40% from 39.10% within 24 hours, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Bitcoin traded around $85,071, down over 10% in the past week. The shift followed dovish remarks from New York Fed President John Williams suggesting the central bank could reduce rates "in the near term" without compromising inflation control.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor issued his second public statement in two weeks addressing investor concerns over the company's stock performance. The statement followed a JPMorgan warning that Strategy could face removal from MSCI equity indices, potentially triggering forced selling by index-tracking funds. MSTR shares declined an additional 3% on Friday, trading near $171.

Best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki disclosed on November 21, 2025 that he liquidated $2.25 million in Bitcoin at approximately $90,000 per coin. He originally acquired the holdings years earlier at around $6,000. The proceeds are being reinvested into surgery centers and a billboard advertising business projected to generate $27,500 in monthly passive income by February 2026.

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States recorded $11.5 billion in trading volume on Friday, a new record. The surge came as Bitcoin dropped toward $80,000 before recovering nearly $5,000. BlackRock's IBIT accounted for $8 billion of the volume but posted $122 million in net outflows, extending its negative streak to seven of the past eight trading days.

Cboe Global Markets will introduce perpetual-style bitcoin and ether futures contracts on December 15, pending regulatory approval. The products feature 10-year expirations, daily cash adjustments, and operate on a 23×5 trading schedule, offering US-regulated long-term crypto exposure without requiring position rollovers.