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Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Ethereum, Bitcoin & Crypto – European Wrap 27 December

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$18 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today: Market braces for big moves

A record-breaking $18 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, sparking anticipation of sharp market moves and potential volatility.

Today marks a historic moment for the cryptocurrency market, with $18 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts set to expire, the largest expiry ever recorded. This development could lead to unexpected volatility and significant opportunities for traders and investors.

Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC misses Santa rally even as on-chain metrics show signs of price recovery

Bitcoin (BTC) price hovers around $97,000 on Friday, erasing most of the gains from earlier this week, as the largest cryptocurrency missed the so-called Santa Claus rally, the increase in prices prior to and immediately following Christmas Day.

BTC’s on-chain metrics offer hope for recovery as they show increased buying pressure on centralized exchange platforms. Experts consider capital inflow to Bitcoin spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) a key driver of the token’s 2024 price rally. Institutional investors' interest in Bitcoin returned on Thursday after days of net outflows from ETFs.

Crypto.com launches US trust company for digital asset custody

Crypto.com launches a US trust company to offer digital asset custody services, marking a major step in its North American expansion strategy.

Crypto.com has announced the establishment of a new US-based trust company to offer custody services for digital assets. This development marks an important milestone in the company’s expansion within North America, particularly targeting high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients in the United States and Canada.

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Ripple falters amid sell-off jitters and negative funding rates

Ripple (XRP) has come under pressure, drifting lower to $1.35 at the time of writing on Tuesday. The over 2% correction looks poised to erase the previous day’s gains, which lifted the remittance token to $1.42.

Bitcoin could risk $50,000 amid the US-Iran war, mirroring the Russia-Ukraine war losses

Bitcoin (BTC) remains at downside risk amid escalation in the Middle East war, as Iran retaliates against the US, Israel, and its neighbouring countries. Drawing parallels to the early days of the Russia-Ukraine war, Bitcoin could extend losses below $60,000.

Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP pull back as sentiment remains in extreme market fear

The cryptocurrency market is broadly in the red on Tuesday as the Middle East grapples with an escalating war. Bitcoin (BTC) is in a pullback, trading below $67,000 at the time of writing, and most altcoins follow suit.

Bitcoin slips below $67,000 as risk-aversion grows amid escalating US-Iran war

Bitcoin price slides 3% on Tuesday, nearly erasing the previous day's rebound. US-listed spot ETFs recorded an inflow of more than $450 million while Strategy added 3,015 BTC on Monday.

Bitcoin Price Annual Forecast: BTC holds long-term bullish structure heading into 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) is wrapping up 2025 as one of its most eventful years, defined by unprecedented institutional participation, major regulatory developments, and extreme price volatility.

Bitcoin: Another month of losses, and it’s been five

Bitcoin (BTC) price is stabilizing around $68,000 at the time of writing on Friday, but the Crypto King is poised to close February on a fragile footing, marking its fifth consecutive month of losses since October and a rare start to the year with back-to-back monthly corrections.