Bitcoin Hits a $90K Wall as Silver Overtakes Crypto in Volatility
Is Bitcoin stalling near $90,000 while silver steals the volatility spotlight?
Did Bitcoin just slam into a $90,000 resistance wall while silver quietly takes the volatility crown? Over the last 24 hours, the crypto market delivered a mix of institutional accumulation, ETF pressure, policy headlines, and surprise winners. Let’s break down what matters—and what it could mean heading into the new year.
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Crypto Market Snapshot (Last 24 Hours)
Here’s where the major assets are trading:
Bitcoin (BTC): $87,759
Ethereum (ETH): $2,976
Solana (SOL): $124
XRP: $1.87
Despite Bitcoin flirting with $90,000 earlier this cycle, price action has cooled as year-end liquidity thins and traders reassess risk.
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Silver Overtakes Bitcoin in Volatility
In a surprising twist, silver volatility has surpassed Bitcoin, driven by tight physical supply, speculative flows, and fragile market confidence during thin holiday trading.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin slipped back toward $87,000, pressured by:
Continued ETF outflows
Muted spot volume
Cautious macro positioning
Some traders are even floating downside scenarios toward $40,000, though institutional behavior tells a very different story.
Institutions Are Still Buying the Dip
Despite short-term uncertainty, institutional accumulation remains strong:
Metaplanet (Tokyo-based) resumed aggressive Bitcoin buying in Q4 after a summer pause.
MicroStrategy acquired 1,229 BTC for approximately $108.8 million, bringing total holdings to 672,497 BTC.
BitMine Immersion disclosed 4.11 million ETH in holdings, with combined crypto and cash assets totaling $13.2 billion.
BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized Treasury fund surpassed $100 million in lifetime dividends, highlighting accelerating institutional adoption of tokenized real-world assets.
This divergence—short-term price weakness versus long-term accumulation—is one of the most important signals in today’s market.
Policy & Macro Developments Shaping Markets
Several policy headlines added fuel to the narrative:
President Trump floated the idea of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and hinted at a replacement announcement next month.
China announced plans to allow banks to pay interest on digital yuan holdings starting January 1, 2026, aiming to boost adoption.
Gold and silver prices pulled back sharply after recent highs as profit-taking emerged and geopolitical tensions eased.
These moves underscore how macro policy continues to influence both crypto and traditional markets.
Project & Ecosystem Highlights
The altcoin and Web3 landscape stayed busy:
Lighter’s token generation event remains uncertain as transactions resume under unresolved conditions.
Brevis opened airdrop registrations through January 3.
a16z released startup themes for 2026, spotlighting:
Privacy tech
Prediction markets
AI agents
Staked media to combat misinformation
The elizaOS X account returned from suspension, triggering an 80% token surge before settling near a $36 million fully diluted valuation.
Fund Flows, ETFs, and Exchange Activity
Capital flows painted a mixed picture:
Digital asset funds saw $446 million in outflows last week, largely from the United States.
Germany posted inflows, while XRP and Solana ETFs attracted fresh capital.
Mirae Asset is reportedly considering a $70–$100 million acquisition of Korean exchange Korbit.
Uniswap burned 100 million UNI tokens, reducing supply.
Plasma and Solana each recorded $50 million in inflows over the past 24 hours.
Security & Industry News You Shouldn’t Ignore
Security and compliance remained front and center:
Flow launched an investigation into a potential security breach.
Coinbase confirmed an arrest in India linked to a data-leak case.
Trust Wallet opened claims for hack reimbursement.
Robinhood distributed $750,000 in Bitcoin giveaways as part of a user incentive campaign.
What This Means for the Market
The takeaway is clear: short-term volatility is masking long-term positioning. While price action hesitates, institutions continue stacking, infrastructure continues maturing, and policy decisions are quietly reshaping the future of digital assets.
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Final Thoughts
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Quick Disclaimer
I’m not a licensed financial advisor. This is for educational purposes only. Crypto is volatile—never invest more than you can afford to lose, and always do your own research.
