Crypto Willy's Weekly: BTC Nears $90K, Hodlers Diamond-Hand, Alts Lag, and Stablecoin Surge

Blockchain Investing Strategies: Cryptocurrency Trading Guide podcast. Hey folks, Crypto Willy here, your best buddy diving deep into blockchain investing strategies and this week's crypto trading guide. Kicking off with the big picture from Binance's Market Update on December 26, the global crypto market cap hit $2.99 trillion, up 1.12% in 24 hours, with Bitcoin cruising at $88,744 after dipping between $86,892 and $89,568. Ethereum's at $2,966.93, up 1.29%, Solana's $122.92 gaining 0.76%, and XRP at $1.8704. Outperformers like DCR surged 31%, while DOGE slipped 1.26%. Sentiment's stuck in 'extreme fear' for 14 days despite BTC near $90K, per CoinGlass data showing $85.7T in derivatives volume, Binance grabbing nearly 30% share. VanEck's Mid-December Bitcoin ChainCheck spells bullish signals for traders: corporations via Digital Asset Treasuries scooped 42k BTC—their biggest buy since July—while ETPs faded. Miner hash rate dropped 4%, a classic bottom signal, and long-term holders over 5 years are diamond-handing as medium-term ones sell off. BeInCrypto notes long-term hodlers added 3,783 BTC on December 26, flipping positive after three months, eyeing a relief rally to $90,840 or $97,190 if support at $86,915 holds—watch OBV for confirmation, or risk $80,560 on low year-end liquidity. Year-end vibes from YouHodler's 2025 Recap highlight Bitcoin's maturity: spot ETFs brought steady institutional buys, pushing past $100K without mania, as firms like Strategy (ex-MicroStrategy) treat it as treasury reserve. Altcoins lagged on narrative fatigue, L1 tokens underperformed per CoinDesk's review, but stablecoins exploded 50% in circulation thanks to U.S. and EU regs, says Mastercard. FT reports crypto M&A at record $8.6B on institutional surge. For strategies: buy dips like DATs, stack BTC on miner capitulation, trade alts selectively—avoid crowded narratives. Gold's rising too, per Binance, so hedge with stables amid Tokyo's easing inflation and Fed cut hopes. Retail's hot with Walmart and XRT ETF up 6% despite early December pullback, linking equities to crypto risk-on plays. PlanB's December analysis warns post-$100K drop, but conviction's building. Thanks for tuning in, pals—catch you next week for more! This has been a Quiet Please production; for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Stay savvy! Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.