Major Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiry hits as open interest clusters near max pain

Crypto analyst Snow, known for predicting the Bitcoin price peak, has stated that Bitcoin (BTC) will not reach $116,000 within the next year, attributing the recent market recovery to a temporary 'dead-cat bounce.' This assertion comes amid ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market.

Crypto analyst Charting Guy has identified a potential bullish setup for XRP, suggesting that the token is undergoing a Wyckoff reaccumulation phase. Despite a year of trading within a narrow range, XRP is currently priced around $2.23 after an 8-9% weekly gain, indicating a consolidation below its 2025 peak of approximately $3.317. Key Fibonacci levels have been established to support this analysis.

Bitcoin's price has surged towards $93,000, reflecting a significant rally that may enhance its reputation as a hedge against economic instability. This upward movement is attracting increased institutional interest and reshaping market dynamics.

El Salvador's Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Environment have begun registering official records on the Bitcoin blockchain through a partnership with Simple Proof and OpenTimestamps, allowing for the public accessibility of verified documents.

Bitcoin's price has dropped nearly 20% in November, raising concerns among investors about potential financial instability, particularly in the AI industry, which has been a focal point for market speculation. This decline reflects broader anxieties regarding interest rates and market bubbles.

China has quietly regained approximately 14% of the global Bitcoin hashrate, indicating a resurgence in its mining activities despite an ongoing ban. This development highlights the country's ability to leverage low-cost power and unused data centers to maintain a significant presence in the cryptocurrency market.

MSTR stock experienced a rise of over 2% as Bitcoin maintained a stable price above $92,000, coinciding with bullish forecasts from analysts, including Tom Lee, who predicts Bitcoin could exceed $100,000 by the end of 2025.

Ethereum's price has shown bullish momentum, reclaiming the $3,000 mark as the cryptocurrency market experiences a rebound. This resurgence is accompanied by a significant increase in demand for Ethereum futures, which have become the dominant driver in the derivatives market compared to the spot market.