This week started shaky as we reacted to Federal Reserve uncertainty, but sentiment flipped fast. Ethereum surged nearly 2%, and confidence returned as macro data softened. Right from the start, the ongoing Bessent Warren dispute framed much of the conversation, especially as the Bitcoin price held firm despite volatility. But the week closed with a calm look at the market.
The market setup this week can easily be looked at as a pause before something bigger. Inflation data surprised to the downside, and liquidity injections quietly stacked up across the globe. Against that backdrop, the Bessent Warren clash has become more than political noise, with it now tied directly to expectations around regulation, liquidity, and where the Bitcoin price could be heading next.
Inflation Cools as Liquidity Builds for What’s Next for Bitcoin Price
US inflation printed at 2.7%, well below the 3.1% forecast. That single data point changed the tone for risk assets. Lower inflation opens the door for policy easing, and historically, that environment benefits crypto. As expectations shift, the Bitcoin price continues to reflect growing confidence that tighter conditions are behind us.
Official projections still show one rate cut in 2026, but many analysts expect more if inflation remains subdued. On top of that, discussions around potential $2,000 stimulus checks tied to tariff rebates are resurfacing. Even limited distribution would likely flow into speculative assets, adding upside pressure on the Bitcoin price.
Me in the UK watching people in the US get their $2000 stimulus check
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— Oliver (@0xOliverX) November 9, 2025
Quantitative easing rumors are also no longer whispers. The Fed has effectively ended tightening, purchasing $23.13 billion in T-bills this week alone. Add the Treasury’s $51 billion liquidity injection and a $5.7 billion debt buyback, plus another $20.8 billion from the Fed. It’s just bullish.
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Regulation, Politics, and the Road to 2026: Bessent Warren Altercation
China also added 1.05 trillion Yuan in liquidity this week, following the global trend. Meanwhile, the US crypto market structure bill has been pushed to January as negotiations continue. While delays frustrate us, clarity could ultimately support the Bitcoin price in the long term, especially as the Bessent Warren divide highlights flaws in past regulatory approaches.
Scott Bessent didn’t mince words, tweeting:
With apologies to @SenWarren, you can’t memory hole three of the largest US bank failures… all under the Senator’s beloved and ill-conceived regulatory straitjacket.”
The above comment sharpened the Bessent vs Warren narrative and strengthened the argument that smarter oversight benefits markets as the Bitcoin price catalyst.
With a total crypto market cap near $3.1 trillion and Bitcoin closing back again to $90,000, momentum remains intact. Liquidity trends suggest 2026 could be explosive, and if history is any guide, the Bitcoin price may test its high.
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Solana’s AVA AI Token Crashes 96%: ‘Insider’ Wallets Flagged
Solana AI crypto Ava (AVA) crashed more than 96% from its January high after on‑chain analysts reportedly linked around 40% of the supply to coordinated “insider” wallets at launch.
AVA now trades near $0.01 after peaking around $0.33, erasing almost all of its AI-meme-fueled rally. The drama hits right in the middle of an AI token boom on Solana and Ethereum, where fast launches and hype often outrun basic checks on who actually holds the coins.
(source – Gecko Terminal)
Hoskinson Slams Trump in ADA ‘Crypto Reserve’ Move: Why It’s Not All Good News
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, called Donald Trump’s new crypto reserve plans “frustrating” after the president’s team listed ADA as part of a proposed U.S. “Crypto Strategic Reserve.” ADA barely moved on the news, trading in line with a flat large-cap market, while BTC held its range near prior highs as traders waited for real policy details instead of headlines.
This clash lands in the middle of a big U.S. regulatory shift, where the SEC has eased some enforcement pressure, and the Trump administration has loosened bank restrictions for crypto firms, according to Reuters.
Ripple CEO Rejects XRP Manipulation Claims as Price Swings Hit
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse pushed back hard against a fresh XRP manipulation claim after the token slid to $1.77 before rebounding toward $1.88 during a choppy December. The move capped a 5% weekly drop. Even though XRP still trades in a higher range since Ripple’s courtroom win over the SEC.
The comments arrive in a market where new XRP futures, ETFs, and a Ripple-backed stablecoin are all reshaping how money flows around the beloved community asset.
Ethereum Leverage Hits Record Highs: Why Your ETH Now Sits on a Time Bomb
Ethereum traders, holders, maxis, just cranked their risk to the max as the leverage ratio on major exchanges hit fresh records, making the market hypersensitive to even small price moves.
ETH still trades with heavy derivatives activity while spot buyers watch from the sidelines, forming a market that looks calm on the surface but shakes violently underneath. This comes after months of rate cuts, whale buying, and a refreshed appetite for risk across crypto.
Trader Loses $50M in USDT to Address Scam: Check Your Wallet Habits
A crypto trader reportedly sent $50 million in USDT to a scammer after an address poisoning scam attack, turning one lazy copy‑paste into one of the most expensive mistakes in crypto.
Stablecoins, such as USDT, stayed pegged, so markets did not really move in the aftermath of the attack, which makes this loss even more dangerous for everyday users. While big headlines focus on massive exchange hacks, quiet wallet scams like this hit regular people right where it hurts: their balance.
Someone lost $50,000,000 due to one simple mistake.
He transferred $50 to a new address, and then the scammer spoofed a wallet that had the same first and last characters.
The user mistakenly copied the scammer's address and didn't recheck it completely.
And this mistake cost… pic.twitter.com/G1mku9NT8b
— Max Crypto (@MaxCrypto) December 20, 2025
Why Bitcoin Rally Is Hitting a ‘Brick Wall’ at $93,000
Bitcoin’s recent momentum has hit a formidable barrier, with the price struggling to push past the $93,000 mark. After a rapid $3,000 surge on December 17, the rally was just as quickly erased, highlighting a frustrating pattern for investors. This isn’t just random market noise; according to on-chain data firm Glassnode, Bitcoin is facing a massive “supply wall” that is capping any further advance.
Here, I, an on-chain analyst who has used Glassnode and CryptoQuant to track Bitcoin cycles since 2017, will analyze why Bitcoin is stuck, if not free-falling.
So, what does that mean? Think of it like a housing market. If thousands of people bought houses in a neighborhood for $500,000, and the price suddenly dropped, what would happen when it recovered back to $500k? Many of those owners would rush to sell just to get their money back. A $100k buyer in October feels the same ‘get-me-out’ panic as any retail trader when the price hits $93k for the fourth time without breaking.
In Bitcoin, a huge number of coins were last purchased between $93,000 and $110,000. These owners are now acting as a ceiling of sellers, preventing the price from rising higher.
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