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Here is the summary of the main events in the crypto market for December 13, 2025 📊
📈 Market Dynamics and Prices
Overall Market Condition
The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency industry decreased by approximately ~2–2.5% over 24 hours, currently around $3.06–$3.07 trillion.
Trading volume also declined, indicating reduced activity.
Bitcoin (BTC)
BTC is trading around ~$90,300 with a decline of ~2.2–2.3% over the past 24 hours.
Despite the correction, Bitcoin remains above the psychological level ~$90 k.
Ethereum (ETH)
ETH is also under pressure, decreasing ~4–5% over 24 hours, with a price around $3,090–$3,100.
Altcoins
The vast majority of cryptocurrencies (about 84 %) are losing value today.
Leading gains: Terra (LUNA) ~+24%, Merlin Chain ~+12% — rare strong gains amid overall decline.
Among new local leaders of growth, the coin AB is also mentioned, with ~+12% over 24 hours (.
📰 Main Market News
📌 Macroeconomics and Impact on Crypto
The Bank of Japan is ready to raise interest rates to a 30-year high, which increases pressure on risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Lower Bitcoin mining revenues continue to exert pressure on network participants, although the hash rate is not falling.
📊 Institutional and Market Signals
Experts note an increase in macro signals and institutional interest in crypto in 2026, which could support a future bullish market.
USYC )tokenized money fund from Circle( has exceeded )billion, reflecting developments in the RWA sector.
CMC Research analysts suggest that the next bull cycle could begin in Q1 2026.
💼 Other Notable Events
XRP remains around ~$1 against the background of news about progress in Ripple’s legal and banking sectors.
There are ongoing discussions on how countries and major players $2 for example, the UAE( are developing government strategies around Bitcoin and the crypto economy.
December 13 marks the anniversary of the mysterious disappearance of Satoshi Nakamoto )15 years(.
🔎 Summary — Market Sentiment
Overall Impression:
📉 Short-term dynamics — bearish: decline in BTC, ETH, and most altcoins.
📊 Medium-term signals — mixed: institutional interest is growing, but macro environment still exerts pressure.
📆 Outlook for 2026: some analysts believe a reversal and the start of a new bull cycle could occur as early as Q1 2026.