FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | December 15, 2025
2025-12-15 04:14:24U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Set to Unveil Fresh Labor Market Shifts
Financial Times analysis highlights that Tuesday’s U.S. nonfarm payroll report, covering October and November, will offer a clearer labor market view. Following the Fed’s rate cut to a three-year low, officials remain divided on prioritizing persistent inflation versus weakening employment conditions.
Polymarket Gives Bitcoin 25% Odds of Hitting $100,000 in 2025
As of December 14, 2025, Polymarket assigns a 25% probability to Bitcoin reclaiming $100,000 by year-end, only 4% chance of reaching $110,000, and a 22% likelihood of dropping below $80,000.
BitMine Emerges as Ethereum Giant with 4% of Global Supply
On December 14, BitMine Chairman Tom Lee announced the company is nearing 4% ownership of Ethereum's total supply. He affirmed BitMine will never sell these ETH holdings and noted that staking them now would generate over $1 million in daily net income.
Analysis: Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Control 14.35 Million BTC, 68.3% of Total Supply
On-chain analyst Murphy highlights the distribution of Bitcoin holdings: 153 enterprises maintain non-zero BTC balances, including 29 major public companies holding 1,082,000 BTC. Spot Bitcoin ETFs control 1,311,000 BTC, led by BlackRock (777,000), Fidelity (202,000), and Grayscale (167,000). Governments worldwide hold 615,000 BTC, with the U.S. possessing the largest share at 325,000. Additionally, 3,409,000 BTC remain dormant for over 10 years—many likely lost due to missing private keys, including more than 1,000,000 attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto. Overall, long-term holders dominate with 14,350,000 BTC, representing 68.3% of the total supply.
$23.8 Billion BTC Options Maturity on Dec 26 Sparks Liquidation Concerns
On-chain analyst Murphy warns that Bitcoin options worth approximately $23.8 billion will expire on December 26, 2025, encompassing quarterly, annual, and numerous structured products. This year-end event will trigger concentrated liquidations and risk exposure repricing in the BTC derivatives market. Data reveals massive open interest clustered around key strikes: 14,674 BTC in $85,000 puts and 18,116 BTC in $100,000 calls—levels indicative of large-scale institutional activity rather than retail trading.
UK Treasury Targets Full Cryptocurrency Regulation by 2027
The UK Treasury is developing comprehensive regulations for cryptocurrencies and digital assets, set to take effect in 2027. These rules will mandate crypto firms to comply with standards enforced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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