XRP, Bitcoin on the Edge; Will Santa Abandon Nasdaq?

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have commenced December with modest gains, while Ether and Solana have experienced declines in value. This shift comes after a period of significant market fluctuations, with Bitcoin stabilizing around $86,000 despite a broader market downturn that saw a $600 billion decline in November.

Bank of America has authorized its 15,000 advisers to recommend a cryptocurrency allocation of 1% to 4% for wealth clients, marking a significant shift in Wall Street's approach to Bitcoin and digital assets. This decision reflects a growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies among traditional financial institutions.

On December 1, 2025, Ripple announced a significant regulatory upgrade in Singapore, enhancing its Major Payment Institution license. This upgrade allows Ripple Markets APAC Pte. Ltd. to operate a fully regulated payments platform, facilitating cross-border money transfers and providing faster, more transparent settlements using XRP and its stablecoin RLUSD.

A Bitcoin miner recently won a prize of $235,000 in Bitcoin while participating in HMining, highlighting the platform's growing influence in the cloud mining sector. This achievement has drawn attention to HMining's operations and its role in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen inflows exceeding $756 million over 11 consecutive days, indicating a bullish divergence on price charts that suggests a potential trend reversal. This surge in investment reflects growing institutional interest in XRP as a viable asset class.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a notable rebound on December 2, with Bitcoin and leading altcoins rising over 1% in the past 24 hours, pushing the total market capitalization close to $3 trillion. This recovery follows a period of volatility and significant price fluctuations in recent weeks.

NEAR Protocol has reported an 8.2% gain, contributing positively to the CoinDesk 20 index, which reflects a general upward trend in the cryptocurrency market. This performance comes amidst a backdrop of mixed results for other cryptocurrencies, highlighting NEAR's relative strength.

Bank of America has authorized its wealth advisers to recommend a cryptocurrency allocation of up to 4% for clients, marking a significant shift in the bank's approach to digital assets. This decision allows for the inclusion of Bitcoin ETFs in wealth management strategies for the first time, reflecting a growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies among institutional investors.