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On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant has issued a stark warning to the cryptocurrency community, declaring that Bitcoin (BTC) has likely transitioned into a new bear market. In a recent report, analysts pointed to weakening demand growth as the primary signal, marking a potential end to the multi-year bull cycle that propelled BTC to an all-time high above $126,000 in early October 2025.
As of late December 2025, Bitcoin is trading around $88,000-$89,000, reflecting a roughly 30% decline from it

$XRP kicked off 2025 on a high note, propelled by the resolution of the long-standing SEC lawsuit against Ripple and the subsequent launch of spot ETFs. The cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high of approximately $3.66 in July 2025, marking its first major peak in over seven years. This surge was largely attributed to the favorable settlement of the SEC vs. Ripple case, which provided much-needed regulatory clarity and boosted investor confidence.
Adding to the momentum, several spot XRP E

🪙 $2.6 trillion Citibank says $BTC could reach $189,000 in 2026

In the fast-evolving world of Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi), one persistent problem has plagued liquidity providers and stakers: the exit premium. This phenomenon rewards early exiters at the expense of those who remain, creating a prisoner's dilemma where rushing to the door becomes the rational--yet destructive--choice. Lorenzo Protocol, the institutional-grade Bitcoin liquidity finance layer, fundamentally disrupts this dynamic.
What is the Exit Premium?
The exit premium emerges in many DeFi and cry