Big news from the Federal Reserve as they just injected $2.5 billion into the US banking system in an overnight repo, adding to the $120 billion pumped into the market this year. But, despite this massive liquidity boost, Bitcoin price is still lagging and struggling to break the $90,000 resistance.
On a positive note, Visa has officially declared crypto as “mainstream” in 2025, with stablecoins and AI payments leading the charge. These all happen when gold hit a record high of $4,562 per ounce, and silver is now at $79. Both metals have been on a run lately, just like the pattern seen in 2020 when gold ($2,075/oz) and silver ($29/oz) hit their peaks, which then started big rallies in other assets.
With so much bullish news surrounding Bitcoin, it’s a bit surprising to see its price lag behind, especially with gold and silver keeping breaking their highs.
So, could Bitcoin be next in line for a major surge?
Gold and Silver at All-Time Highs as the Federal Reserve Injected More Liquidity
Tracking back to 2020, after gold and silver reached their highs, Bitcoin had a huge breakout. It jumped from $11,500 to $29,000 by the end of the year, which was a 150% gain. By 2021, the crypto market cap shot up from about $390 billion to over $2 trillion. Traditional stocks like the S&P 500 also saw nice gains, with a 7% rise in 2020, followed by a 27% increase in 2021.
(source – Curvo)
Now, with the Federal Reserve continuing to pump liquidity into the market, Bitcoin could follow a similar path, and the bear market might finally end. The question is: when will that happen?
Right now, Bitcoin is stuck below $90,000, but there’s a huge volatility anomaly happening that might lead to a breakout. Realized volatility is sitting at 37.8%, which shows that Bitcoin is actually moving, but implied volatility is much lower at 15.1%.
This mismatch between what the market expects and what’s actually happening is historically unsustainable, and it might as well send Bitcoin price upward soon.
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The Volatility Anomaly and Bitcoin Price
So why is this volatility mismatch so important? Because, simply put, it’s putting Bitcoin on sale right now. People are jumping into call options (which bet on higher prices), expecting that the price of Bitcoin will go up. As a result, dealers have to chase the rising prices to fulfill these bets, which turn small rallies into much bigger runs.
There’s also the fact that a 4chan user who correctly predicted Bitcoin’s October peak at $126,198 is now forecasting a Bitcoin price of $250,000 by 2026. Gemini’s CEO, Tyler Winklevoss, also tweeted that Bitcoin is “Gold 2.0” and said, “Wait till the world realizes.” These can all be the sparks needed for next year’s bull run.
Wait til the world realizes that bitcoin is gold 2.0 https://t.co/RIPu8wL9lL
— Tyler Winklevoss (@tyler) December 26, 2025
As Satoshi Nakamoto famously said,
If you don’t believe me or don’t get it, I don’t have time to try to convince you, sorry.”
It’s a strong statement, but with everything happening in the market right now, Bitcoin is poised to break out in a big way.
Keep an eye on the Federal Reserve’s moves and how they might push Bitcoin price higher. The market might be lagging right now, but history shows that crypto always catches up in the most violent way.
If you don’t believe me, I don’t have time to try to convince you.
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Ripple Pushes $1.3T Through XRP Rail: Hype or Real Utility?
Ripple’s payment network just reported processing around $1.3 trillion in transactions in Q2 2025 through its XRP-powered On‑Demand Liquidity (ODL) product. But XRP barely broke out on the news, as traders weighed adoption headlines against a still-choppy altcoin market.
If XRP moves trillions, why doesn’t the price moon every quarter? Our earlier analysis on XRP price prediction explains a key point for us: utility and price do not always move in sync. Large partners may route payments through XRP but hold little of it, and Ripple still sells tokens from its escrow, which adds ongoing supply.
Solana Price Slides While Usage Booms: What’s Really Going On?
Solana price has trended lower since January, even as the network racks up record usage and revenue. We watched SOL lag while the chain generated over $271 million in Q2 2025 fees and payments, more than any other network for three straight quarters.
The gap between price and activity sits inside a bigger crypto story: money rotating between Layer-1s, meme coins, and ETFs while regulators and institutions focus on Solana.
Kaito and Avantis Crypto Rallying Against All Odds: Picking The Next Runner Heading Into 2026
Kaito crypto has had a rough time this year. Hell, most in the community wrote it off, calling it done for after staking and losses and some promises that were left unfulfilled. Then there’s Avantis crypto, which has also been on a tear, climbing 25% in value.
Today, Kaito surprised everyone with a 26% jump in price. Those who managed to scoop it up when it was at its lowest, not me, are seeing decent returns now, while others who bought higher are definitely feeling the pain. The sudden comeback shows how quickly things can change when an asset catches a second wind.
Avantis, on the other hand, has surged which started before Christmas and was driven by a huge spike in decentralized exchange (DEX) activity on Base. Again, not me, people who managed to get in on Avantis at the right time have seen some really nice gains as liquidity flooded into the market.
The season is good, Christmas brings joy, but crypto. Meh.. However, both Kaito and Avantis are proving they can run against the bad crypto market conditions.
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EU’s Stricter Crypto Tax Reporting Rules Take Effect January 2026: Is DAC8 A Crackdown On Crypto?
The European Union (EU) is ready to implement DAC8 for crypto tax transparency. What is DAC8, you ask? The Directive on Administrative Cooperation is a comprehensive directive that will fundamentally change how crypto transactions are monitored and taxed.
DAC8 was adopted by the council of EU in October 2023. Now, starting 1 January 2026, crypto exchanges will be required to collect and report detailed user and transaction data to national tax authorities. However, companies have been granted six months, until 1 July 2026, to achieve full compliance. But will DAC8 be successful in closing critical gaps in crypto tax reporting? Or is it another crackdown on crypto?
Prepare yourself for 2026 & increasing surveillance of your financial data:
DAC8 in the EU
, SEC surveillance in the U.S.
, mandatory KYC on every centralized on-ramp, and blockchain analysis companies tracing every transaction..
Your 8-step plan to stay alive in the new…
— CR1337 (@CR1337) December 9, 2025
To prevent tax evasion, DAC8 is meant to provide tax authorities with visibility over crypto holdings and transfers similar to what they currently have for traditional bank accounts and securities.
Read the full story here.
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