The cryptocurrency market added approximately $200 billion in capitalization over 24 hours, lifting total market cap to $3.08 trillion from $2.88 trillion. Bitcoin contributed roughly $120 billion to the rally, approaching $91,000 in its strongest daily performance since May 2025. Short position liquidations totaling $140 million in one hour accelerated the move, adding over $75 billion to Bitcoin's market value in 10 hours.

BlackRock deposited 1,634 BTC valued at approximately $142.6 million to Coinbase Prime on December 2, data show. The asset manager executed multiple transfers including several 300 BTC batches and one 133 BTC transaction. This follows a December 1 outflow of 729.62 BTC ($113.7 million) from BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF.

Large XRP wallets holding 100 million tokens or more declined by 20.6% over eight weeks, with 569 fewer addresses recorded by December 1, data show. Remaining top-tier holders increased their collective holdings to 48 billion XRP, marking a seven-year high for concentrated ownership on the ledger. The pattern suggests consolidation among major holders rather than distribution.

Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) shares dropped 11% to $157, bringing monthly losses to 40%. CEO Phong Le described two scenarios under which the firm might sell Bitcoin holdings, departing from its indefinite-hold stance. The shift prompted investor concerns about the company's cryptocurrency strategy.

Ripple released 1 billion XRP from escrow on December 1, continuing its monthly unlock schedule in place since 2017. The company typically re-locks 70–80% of each release into new escrow contracts, with approximately 200–300 million XRP remaining for liquidity provision and institutional operations.

The cryptocurrency market lost $150 billion in the past 24 hours, with total capitalization declining from $3.10 trillion to $2.95 trillion. Bitcoin fell 5.07% to around $86,709, while Ethereum dropped 5.67% to $2,837. The selloff coincided with Japanese 2-year government bond yields rising above 1% for the first time since 2008, signaling expectations of a Bank of Japan rate increase.

Strategy CEO Phong Le disclosed the dual conditions under which the firm would consider selling Bitcoin: stock trading below net asset value while losing access to new capital. The company holds 649,870 BTC valued at approximately $59.33 billion, with an average acquisition cost of $74,430 per coin.

An artificial intelligence model projects XRP may reach approximately $3.10 by December 25, 2025, with a potential range between $2.40 and $4.50. The forecast incorporates regulatory clarity following SEC litigation resolution, emerging investment products, and planned treasury buyback programs exceeding $1 billion. XRP traded at $2.20 at the time of analysis, up 0.8% over 24 hours.

BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF recorded net outflows exceeding $66 million across November 24-25, according to Coinglass data. IBIT saw $149.1 million in redemptions on November 24, followed by $83 million in inflows the next day. The withdrawals occurred as Bitcoin rebounded toward $88,000, marking a shift from IBIT's previous position as the dominant inflow leader among U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs.