Technology and artificial intelligence stocks posted their steepest weekly losses since April, while Bitcoin declined toward $100,000. Crypto exchange-traded funds saw outflows exceeding $700 million in one week, with BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF losing nearly $600 million. High-valuation AI stocks including Palantir and Oracle also registered declines despite reporting solid earnings.

Litecoin advanced 4.8% in November, outperforming major altcoins including Ethereum, which fell 10%. The token gained 11.83% against Bitcoin, supported by a 12% increase in DeFi Total Value Locked to $2.1 million and daily on-chain transaction volume reaching an all-time high of $15.1 billion.

Large movements from dormant Bitcoin addresses have sparked speculation that early holders are liquidating. On-chain analyst Willy Woo argues the data lacks context: many transactions involve security upgrades, institutional custody transfers, or treasury restructuring rather than outright sales.

Bitcoin long-term holders have been selling more than 1,000 BTC per hour since early 2025, according to on-chain data from Capriole Investments. The cryptocurrency currently trades nearly 19% below its October all-time high of $126,000. Market analysts remain divided on whether the selling pressure represents normal bull-cycle consolidation or signals a deeper correction driven by large-holder distribution.

On-chain data indicates Bitcoin may be forming a price bottom after sustained selling pressure since mid-October. Four key metrics reveal weakening speculative short positions and increasing buying power, according to analysis by Sunny Mom on CryptoQuant. BTC currently trades around $102,510.

Bitcoin is trading at $102,289, consolidating within a three-day range between $101,000 and $103,000. The Bid-to-Ask Ratio has turned positive at 0.2 for the first time in months, while the Bitcoin Bubble Index stands at 13.46, well below the typical market top reading of 139. Data show long-term holders have increased selling activity over the past thirty days, though multiple on-chain metrics point toward building accumulation that could support upward momentum.

Long-inactive Bitcoin wallets have resumed activity in 2025, moving more than 1,000 BTC per hour, according to on-chain data. A notable transaction involved 3,600 BTC valued at approximately $372 million, with 500 BTC transferred to Kraken. Bitcoin currently trades around 19% below its October high of $126,000.

Ripple Labs settled its SEC case in August 2025 with a $125 million penalty, gaining regulatory clarity on XRP sales. Rather than pursuing a public listing, the company raised $500 million from institutional investors at a $40 billion valuation. The private funding round included Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities, signaling Ripple's preference to avoid the disclosure burdens and regulatory complexities of U.S. public markets.