FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | December 15, 2025
2025-12-15 04:14:17Upcoming Nonfarm Report to Highlight New U.S. Job Market Trends
Financial Times notes that Tuesday's U.S. nonfarm payroll report, incorporating October and November data, will provide a sharper view of labor market health. After the Fed's recent rate cut to a three-year low, policymakers are split on tackling lingering inflation or addressing emerging employment weakness.
Polymarket: Bitcoin Has Just 25% Probability of Surging to $100,000 by Year-End
As of December 14, 2025, Polymarket traders assign only a 25% probability to Bitcoin reclaiming $100,000 by year-end. Odds of surging to $110,000 stand at just 4%, while the chance of falling below $80,000 is priced at 22%.
BitMine Accumulates 4% of Entire Ethereum Supply
On December 14, 2025, BitMine Chairman Tom Lee revealed the company is approaching 4% ownership of Ethereum's total supply. He emphasized BitMine's commitment to never selling these holdings, adding that immediate staking would yield more than $1 million in daily net income for the firm.
Analysis: HODLers Own 68.3% of Bitcoin Supply with 14.35M BTC Locked Up
On-chain analyst Murphy has detailed Bitcoin's concentrated ownership landscape. A total of 153 enterprises hold non-zero BTC balances, with 29 major public companies collectively owning 1,082,000 BTC. Spot Bitcoin ETFs manage an even larger 1,311,000 BTC, primarily through BlackRock (777,000 BTC), Fidelity (202,000 BTC), and Grayscale (167,000 BTC). Globally, governments control 615,000 BTC, led by the United States with 325,000 BTC. Separately, 3,409,000 BTC have lain dormant for over a decade—much of it considered permanently lost due to inaccessible private keys, including over 1 million BTC linked to Satoshi Nakamoto. Dominating the supply, long-term holders possess 14,350,000 BTC, equivalent to approximately 68.3% of all Bitcoin in existence.
$23.8 Billion Bitcoin Options Expire December 26, Massive Liquidation Risk Looms
On-chain analyst Murphy has issued a warning ahead of December 26, 2025, when Bitcoin options with a notional value of approximately $23.8 billion are set to expire. Data shows significant open interest accumulation at key strike prices near current spot levels: 14,674 BTC in $85,000 puts and 18,116 BTC in $100,000 calls. These positions reflect sophisticated institutional activity from large long-term funds rather than typical retail trading behavior.
Britain Plans Comprehensive Crypto Oversight Framework for 2027
The UK Treasury is preparing new regulations to oversee cryptocurrencies and digital assets, scheduled for implementation in 2027. These measures will require all crypto companies to adhere to rigorous standards established and enforced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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