Sakshi Jain
20-12-2025
Key Highlights:
Global cryptocurrency market cap rose 3.7% to $3.07T, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum gains.
Extreme Fear sentiment persists despite rising prices and strong trading volumes.
Mixed signals emerge from macroeconomic news, regulatory developments, and crypto-specific events.
Overall Crypto Market Update, December 20, 2025: The market rebounded with strong price gains and increased volume, but extreme fear sentiment, regulatory actions, and macroeconomic uncertainty continue to shape cautious investor behavior.
Source: Forex Factory
The global cryptocurrency market today reached a capitalization of $3.07 trillion, reflecting a 3.7% rise over the last 24 hours. Total trading volume hits $136.11 billion, showing steady market activity.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains the largest crypto, commanding 57.3% market dominance, while Ethereum (ETH) holds 11.7%. Currently, 19120 cryptocurrencies are being tracked, with Polkadot and XRP Ledger ecosystem showing the strongest gains in the past day.
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Price:
Note: BTC and ETH are often viewed as less volatile historically, but still risky.
Bitcoin (BTC) priced at $88,070.14, up 3.2% in the last 24 hours, with a trading volume of $45.64 billion and a market cap of $1.75 trillion.
Ethereum (ETH) price today at $2978.31, rising 5.41% in 24 hours, with a trading volume of $27.08 billion and a market cap of $359.65 billion.
Top 5 Trending Coins in 24 Hours:
(Trending data is based on a combination of 24-hour price movement, trading volume, and CoinMarketCap.com trending metrics.)
Japanese Akita Inu (JAI) is priced at $0.00005102, up 602.01%, with a trading volume (TV) of $62.38K.
Zcash (ZEC) is at $449.02, gaining 15.28%, with $758.14M in TV.
GaiAI (GAIX) is at $0.1414, down 0.16%, recording $373.71M in TV.
Yooldo (ESPORTS) is at $0.4624, rising 13.88%, with TV of $1.31B.
Sophon (SOPH) is at $0.01641, jumping 41.25%, supported by TV $131.72M.
Top 3 Gainers in 24 hours:
(Ranked by 24-hour percentage gain)
UNUS SED LEO (LEO) is trading at $7.98, up 19.11%, with a trading volume of $4.45 million.
Zcash (ZEC) is priced at $448.83, gaining 15.14%, supported by a strong $758 million trading volume.
Aptos (APT) stands at $1.63, rising 13.74%, with a trading volume of $144.9 million.
Top 3 Losers in 24 hours
(Ranked by 24-hour percentage loss)
Jelly-My-Jelly (JELLYJELLY) is priced at $0.07626, falling 39.48%, and has recorded around $100.2 million in trading volume.
Audiera (BEAT) is trading at $2.00, declining 21.08%, with a trading volume of nearly $116.4 million.
MemeCore (M) is trading at $1.40, down 10.55%, with a trading volume of about $19.8 million.
Stablecoins and Defi Update:
Stablecoins experienced a 0.1% decline over the past 24 hours, with a market capitalization of $313 billion and a trading volume of $107 billion.
The Decentralized Finance (DeFi) market has dipped 5.2% in the last 24 hours, reaching a market cap of $103.9 billion, while the total value locked (TVL) stands at $5.3 billion.
(TVL refers to the total crypto assets locked in DeFi protocols.)
Source: Alternative Me
Today’s Fear and Greed Index is 20 (Extreme Fear), up from 16 yesterday, but down from 23 last week. Compared to 11 last month, sentiment has improved slightly. Fear of extreme volatility indicates the instability of the prices and the regulatory concerns and lack of confidence among the investors, leading to cautious trading and low risk-taking.
1. Coinbase: 2026 Crypto Sphere Does Not Look Like a Bubble, Looks Cautious.
Coinbase Institutional argues that the 2026 crypto industry is 1996, not 1999, as institutions move to higher levels of trading, privacy tech, AI agents, interoperable blockchains, and Coinbase tokenized assets.
2. Crypto Hedge Funds Face Tough 2025
Crypto hedge funds had their worst year since 2022, with altcoin strategies crashing, arbitrage dwindling because of ETF inflows, and managers moving to DeFi to find new opportunities in 2025.
3. SEC Seeks Final Judgments in FTX Case
The US SEC filed proposed final judgments against ex-Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison and former FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh, seeking permanent antifraud bans and multi-year management prohibitions.
4. Michigan Consumer Sentiment Inches Up
U.S. Michigan consumer sentiment rose slightly to 52.9 in December, but stayed weak year-on-year, as cost pressures persist, while falling inflation expectations signaled easing price concerns for households nationwide overall.
5. NY Fed Flags CPI Distortion
New York Fed President John Williams said November CPI was likely understated by 0.1% due to data issues, adding December figures should better reflect true inflation trends.
6. Bomb Threat E-mails attack Hyundai offices in Seoul.
Bomb threat emails were sent to Hyundai Group offices in Seoul with 13 BTC. The buildings were searched by the police, who did not find any explosives or threats and did not see any imminent threat.
(Note: All these updates will affect traders in terms of liquidity, sentiment, and possible returns, which is why it is necessary to monitor them closely.)
Although prices and capitalization have improved significantly compared to yesterday and last month, the sentiment is still poorer than that of last week. Such a divergence implies short-term optimism as a result of momentum, which is not yet substantiated by substantial long-term confidence.
The volatility and swift price fluctuations are to be anticipated by crypto users. Increasing amounts and profits are short-term prospects, and excessive fear is a warning. Both trading and investment decisions should be carefully observed with regard to regulatory changes, macro information, and trends in the ecosystem.
Risk Context
This market commentary is only informational and not for long-term conditions. It does not indicate the direction of the price or indicate an action to be taken on the investment.
According to the 24-hour update, crypto investment is risky but selective. Trending assets can be a good trade for short-term traders, whereas long-term investors ought to be cautious, diversify their portfolios, and not make emotional decisions during fear-based sentiment.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Do Your Own Research before investing. CoinGabbar is not liable for any financial loss. The crypto assets are risky and you may lose all your investments. Not all regions can offer some of the services or assets discussed.
Sakshi Jain is a crypto journalist with over 3 years of experience in industry research, financial analysis, and content creation. She specializes in producing insightful blogs, in-depth news coverage, and SEO-optimized content. Passionate about bringing clarity and engagement to the fast-changing world of cryptocurrencies, Sakshi focuses on delivering accurate and timely insights. As a crypto journalist at Coin Gabbar, she researches and analyzes market trends, reports on the latest crypto developments and regulations, and crafts high-quality content on emerging blockchain technologies.
Sakshi Jain is a crypto journalist with over 3 years of experience in industry research, financial analysis, and content creation. She specializes in producing insightful blogs, in-depth news coverage, and SEO-optimized content. Passionate about bringing clarity and engagement to the fast-changing world of cryptocurrencies, Sakshi focuses on delivering accurate and timely insights. As a crypto journalist at Coin Gabbar, she researches and analyzes market trends, reports on the latest crypto developments and regulations, and crafts high-quality content on emerging blockchain technologies.
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