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According to market news, JPMorgan analysts stated in a report that the U.S. cryptocurrency market structure legislation, the "CLARITY Act," may be approved by mid-year and become a positive catalyst for the second half of the year.The bill has currently been advanced by the House of Representatives, while the Senate is still in discussion, facing two major controversies: the issue of stablecoin yields and conflicts of interest among government officials. Analysts pointed out that if the bill passes, it will reshape the market structure: providing regulatory clarity, ending "regulation by enforcement," promoting tokenization, and facilitating institutional participation.The analysts listed eight potential positive impacts, including reducing compliance burdens for major tokens, supporting innovation in the U.S. market, unlocking secondary trading, allowing traditional banks to directly custody digital assets, facilitating the tokenization of real-world assets, protecting open-source developers, providing tax exemptions for small transactions in everyday crypto payments, and promoting the development of tokenized deposits among institutions.

According to Cointelegraph, Maksim Balashevich, the founder of Santiment, stated in an interview that the biggest catalyst for a Bitcoin market bull run might require the liquidation of Strategy, owned by Michael Saylor. He believes that extreme negative events, like the FTX collapse, often signal the formation of a market bottom, and if Strategy, a giant holding approximately 772,000 Bitcoins (about 3.7% of the total Bitcoin supply), were to encounter difficulties, it would release a strong bottoming signal.Although Strategy's debt maturity dates are mainly concentrated between the end of 2027 and 2032, there is no urgent selling pressure in the short term. However, Balashevich speculated that if the market continues to deteriorate, shareholder pressure might force the company to adjust its holdings.

glassnode published a weekly report stating that Bitcoin remains in a state of low participation, with price movements driven more by a lack of pressure than by active trading willingness.On-chain data continues to reflect an oversupply and weak structural support, while spot fund flows have improved somewhat but have not yet translated into sustained accumulation. Institutional and corporate demand remains cautious, with treasury company fund flows tending to stabilize, and trading activity concentrated in sporadic trades. Derivatives participation remains sluggish, with futures trading volume shrinking and leverage usage being moderate, further exacerbating the liquidity-challenged market environment, making prices increasingly sensitive to minor position changes.Overall, the market seems to be quietly building a bottom, but this consolidation is not due to excessive participation or enthusiasm; rather, it is because investor confidence has paused, with everyone waiting for the next clear catalyst to reignite broader market participation and momentum.

Galaxy research director Alex Thorn posted on X platform analyzing the upcoming vote on the cryptocurrency market structure bill by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee. He noted that the current Senate seat distribution is 53 to 47, but typically, a bill requires 60 votes to pass, indicating a gap to the threshold, which means the Republicans still need 7-10 Democratic senators' support for the bill to pass.Alex Thorn further stated that the cryptocurrency market structure bill is significant, involving the classification of DeFi under anti-money laundering rules, the handling of stablecoin reserve earnings, protections for non-custodial developers, and the SEC's authority to authorize or restrict token issuance. If passed, it would become a major bullish catalyst for the adoption of cryptocurrencies. If it fails to advance, although the overall impact on the fundamentals of the crypto industry may be relatively small, it could lead to negative market sentiment.

Data shows that the annualized 30-day implied volatility of Bitcoin has fallen below 40%, reaching its lowest level since October 5. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee's postponement of discussions on the market structure bill has become one of the main focuses of the crypto market this week. Some analysts warn that if the bill fails to pass, it could trigger a crypto winter, while the net inflow of U.S.-listed spot ETFs reached $1.81 billion this week, marking the largest single-week inflow since October.Deribit executive Sidrah Fariq stated that the current market sentiment remains cautious but constructive, and a clear bullish catalyst may be needed to achieve the next phase of upward movement. The market is waiting for a clear catalyst and additional positive factors to realize a sustained breakout.

Goldman Sachs analysts James Yaro and others stated in a report that the ongoing improvement of the regulatory environment is becoming a key factor driving further adoption of crypto assets by institutions, particularly benefiting both buy-side and sell-side financial institutions, while also promoting the development of new application scenarios for crypto assets beyond trading.The analysts pointed out that the U.S. crypto market structure bill, the "Clarity Act," currently advancing in Congress, is an important catalyst. The report believes that this bill will clarify the regulatory framework for tokenized assets and decentralized finance (DeFi), and clearly delineate the regulatory responsibilities of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which is a necessary prerequisite for unlocking institutional capital and promoting compliant participation.Goldman Sachs also reminded that the bill needs to be passed in the first half of 2026; otherwise, the U.S. midterm elections in November may delay the legislative process. Previously, Republican Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott stated that the relevant committee will soon revise the "Clarity Act" and move into the voting stage. Industry insiders also noted that although market adjustments at the end of 2025 may slow short-term adoption, if the bill is successfully implemented, it could significantly accelerate the entry of institutions in a meaningful way.

Wintermute's head of OTC trading, Jake O, posted, "It's hard to imagine too much volatility in the market this week, as most institutional trading desks will remain on the sidelines until January 1. Once the new year begins, traders will re-enter with a 'clean slate' and focus on a series of catalysts.The start of 2026 will bring:Announcement of the Federal Reserve Chair nominee (expected)Supreme Court ruling on tariff issues (expected)The Clarity Act entering the revision/review stage (expected)Update on the Supplementary Leverage Ratio (SLR) regulatory requirementsDecision on whether to include MSCI crypto-related stock indices (15th)FOMC interest rate meeting (28th)Deadline for U.S. government funding expiration (30th)All of this occurs after the end of tax-loss selling (narrative), large-scale options expirations, and the accumulation of short positions."

Presto Research researcher Rick Maeda stated, "Bitcoin's return above $90,000 is primarily driven by technical factors rather than any single new catalyst. The $90,000 level was a significant resistance point, and once Bitcoin stabilizes above it, it is likely to trigger short covering and momentum-driven buying."Kronos Research Chief Information Officer Vincent Liu also expressed a similar view, stating that after a period of consolidation, Bitcoin rebounded at a technical support level, "the key price level has reverted to a support level."Bitrue Research Director Andri Fauzan Adziima noted that Bitcoin's upward momentum reflects technical relief from options expiration and the correlation driven by altcoins. He also added that due to over $1 billion in ETF outflows related to tax loss harvesting and broader de-risking, Bitcoin "has basically fluctuated within the range of $86,500 to $90,000 in December."

According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the South Korean government is advancing legislation to introduce "no-fault compensation" rules similar to those in the banking industry for major cryptocurrency exchanges.It is reported that the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea is evaluating a requirement for virtual asset service providers to bear compensation responsibilities even in cases of hacking or system failures that result in user losses, regardless of fault. Currently, such mandatory compensation only applies to traditional financial institutions and electronic payment companies.This policy direction stems from a security incident on the Upbit platform, where approximately 44.5 billion won (about 30.1 million USD) worth of assets were transferred to an external wallet within 54 minutes, while regulatory authorities were unable to enforce compensation under existing regulations. South Korean financial regulators have also pointed out that the cryptocurrency trading industry has experienced frequent system failures in recent years. Data shows that from the beginning of 2023 to September of this year, the five major exchanges have experienced 20 system failures, affecting over 900 users, with total losses amounting to about 5 billion won, of which Upbit accounted for 6 incidents with losses of approximately 3 billion won.The draft also proposes to raise technical security requirements and increase the maximum fines for hacking incidents to 3% of annual revenue, similar to traditional financial institutions, up from the current fixed cap of 5 billion won. Additionally, the Upbit incident has sparked controversy over "delayed reporting." The platform discovered the anomaly at 5 AM but only reported it to regulators at 10:58, leading some lawmakers to question whether it intentionally waited until the merger process with its parent company Dunamu and Naver Financial was completed before disclosing the incident. Regulatory authorities are investigating the matter, but it is expected to be difficult to impose severe penalties under the current framework.

According to Fortune, the decentralized exchange Ostium announced the completion of a $20 million Series A funding round, led by venture capital firm General Catalyst and the cryptocurrency division of quantitative trading firm Jump Trading. Coinbase Ventures, as well as cryptocurrency market makers Wintermute and GSR, also participated in the round. Sources revealed that this funding round values Ostium at approximately $250 million, bringing its total funding to $280 million to date.It is reported that Ostium allows users to trade real-world assets such as stocks, metals, oil, and certain cryptocurrencies, supporting higher risk through perpetual futures.

Recent inflation data has rebounded, creating a macro "expectation mismatch" with the market's early bets on interest rate cuts. As a result, the crypto market has entered a state of high sensitivity, with increased volatility, diverging sentiments, and accelerated capital rotation.This live broadcast will delve into the risks and opportunities behind this mismatch logic, explore potential market reactions if expectations are not met, and provide key insights for ordinary users on how to build robust strategies and flexibly adjust positions. Join us on December 2nd at 8 PM for a Space live session, as we seek certainty in the midst of volatility.Users are encouraged to follow the official accounts @sunpumpmeme and @Agent_SunGenX, retweet the post, and @ three friends. The official account will randomly select 5 lucky participants from those who engage, each receiving a reward of 10 USDT.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan posted an analysis on the X platform, pointing out that many pieces of information are being overlooked in the current chaotic market correction, such as the upcoming Fusaka upgrade for Ethereum (expected in December), which will significantly enhance the token's value capture capability.This upgrade will also introduce a minimum fee for Layer 2 data recording, and the market will soon begin to focus on the positive impacts brought by Fusaka. It can be said that Fusaka is an undervalued catalyst and one of the reasons why Ethereum may lead a rebound in the cryptocurrency market.

The non-farm payroll data for September, originally scheduled to be released on October 3, has been delayed until tonight due to the U.S. government shutdown. Before the shutdown, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics had completed the collection and statistical work on the data, so there will not be any systemic bias in the data itself, and the impact on data quality is limited. In the previous October FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve further cut interest rates in the absence of sufficient reference data, but did not commit to the subsequent rate cut path. Powell stated at that time that a rate cut in December was not "set in stone," and the October rate cut was a "risk management cut," while also implying significant internal disagreements within the Federal Reserve.As the first important economic data released after the end of the U.S. government shutdown (albeit delayed), if it provides new signals, it could become a key catalyst for the subsequent market trend. The important macroeconomic data to be released tonight at 9:30 PM Beijing time includes: U.S. unemployment rate for September, U.S. seasonally adjusted non-farm payrolls for September, and the number of initial jobless claims in the week ending November 15.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, analysts at investment bank William Blair say that Visa's underperforming stock this year may soon see a turnaround, with stablecoins becoming a significant positive factor for the payment giant and acting as a catalyst for Visa's structural growth.During the company's earnings call on Tuesday, Visa CEO Ryan McInerney confirmed that the company plans to support four types of stablecoins, which are distributed across four different blockchains. Visa will accept these stablecoins and convert them into over 25 traditional fiat currencies.McInerney also noted that compared to the same period last year, quarterly spending on Visa cards linked to stablecoins has quadrupled, and since 2020, Visa has facilitated over $140 billion in cryptocurrency and stablecoin transactions.

ChainCatcher news, the cryptocurrency compliance startup CipherOwl, founded by former employees of Coinbase and Cruise, announced the completion of a $15 million seed round financing. This round was led by venture capital firms General Catalyst and Flourish Ventures, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and Enlight Capital.CipherOwl focuses on providing cryptocurrency transaction monitoring software for banks and fintech companies, helping these institutions identify suspicious transactions and ensure compliance. The company was founded in 2024 by Leo Liang and Ming Jiang, who previously worked together at the autonomous vehicle startup Cruise and the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise's latest report expects that the inflow of the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF will hit a record in the fourth quarter of this year, exceeding the total inflow of $36 billion in 2024.Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stated that the Bitcoin ETF will benefit from three catalysts: the entry of wealth management firms, the recent surge in Bitcoin prices, and the effectiveness of "devaluation trades." It is anticipated that many Wall Street advisory firms will add gold and Bitcoin to client portfolios to capture stronger-performing assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz stated in an interview with Kyle Chasse on YouTube on Friday that if the next Federal Reserve chair candidate to succeed Jerome Powell takes an exceptionally dovish stance, the price of Bitcoin could surge significantly. This could be the biggest bull market catalyst for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, institutional assessments of cryptocurrency trends show that starting from September 22, 13:59 Beijing time, Bitcoin faced heavy selling pressure, dropping more than 2% in a short period, while Ethereum fell by 5%. Other cryptocurrencies were also affected, with Solana dropping 7% in 3 minutes. Although Bitcoin fell to the critical level of 111,900, the price rebounded shortly after as buyers returned to take advantage of the dip.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune magazine, Kite AI announced the completion of a Series A funding round, raising $18 million, bringing the total historical funding amount to $33 million.It is reported that this round of financing was led by PayPal Ventures and General Catalyst, with participation from 8VC, Samsung Next, SBI US Gateway Fund, Vertex Ventures, Hashed, HashKey Capital, Dispersion Capital, Alumni Ventures, Avalanche Foundation, GSR Markets, LayerZero, Animoca Brands, Essence VC, and Alchemy.Kite AI is building the foundational trading layer for the Agentic Internet, providing a unified identity, payment, and governance infrastructure for autonomous intelligent agents.This round of financing will be used to accelerate Kite AI's advancement in building the Agentic Internet, and integration with Shopify and PayPal has officially launched. Any PayPal or Shopify merchant can be discovered by AI shopping agents simply by connecting through the Kite Agent App Store. All transactions are settled on-chain, ensuring full traceability, utilizing stablecoins and programmable permissions for execution.

ChainCatcher news, Matrixport released the September market outlook, indicating that Bitcoin is at a stage where technical and macro factors are intertwined. This month will see key events such as non-farm payroll data, CPI, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting, further increasing uncertainty. Even if the Federal Reserve chooses to cut interest rates, the market may not necessarily experience the expected rebound.Currently, Bitcoin is oscillating in a critical range that separates bulls and bears, with most investors choosing to wait and see. What needs to be focused on next is whether this round of volatility is merely a phase of consolidation or a precursor to a trend reversal. Bitcoin's consolidation is expected to continue for another 2-3 weeks until new catalysts emerge to drive price fluctuations. As we enter September, seasonal factors remain bearish, with four out of the past ten years ending in a decline, averaging a drop of 2.5%.