The global crypto market faced fresh volatility today as Bitcoin slipped toward $90,000, while traders closely watch the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Altcoins like Zcash showed strong gains, making it one of the top performers of the day.
Here is the complete Blockchain & Crypto News Update for 9 December 2025.
🚨 Bitcoin Falls Nearly 2% in 24 Hours
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped almost 2%, trading close to $90,000, as investors remain cautious ahead of the Fed’s policy update.
Experts say price movement will remain volatile until the announcement is made.
- Economic Times – BTC drops 2%: https://m.economictimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-slips-nearly-2-in-one-day-to-90000-here-is-what-experts-say/articleshow/125864115.cms
📉 Ethereum Holds Steady at ~$3,100
Ethereum (ETH) remained stable compared to Bitcoin’s decline, trading in the $3,100–$3,110 range.
- ETH Price Update: https://pintu.co.id/en/news/237504-ethereum-price-update-9dec2025
📈 Zcash (ZEC) Surges 14.8% – Top Gainer Today
One of the biggest surprises today was Zcash (ZEC), which jumped 14.8%, becoming one of the day’s strongest altcoin performers.
- CoinCodex Daily Market Update: https://coincodex.com/article/78192/daily-market-update-for-december-09-2025/
🏦 Institutions Still Bullish: Bitwise Index Fund Lists on NYSE Arca
Despite short-term volatility, institutional adoption continues.
Bitwise’s $1.25B Crypto Index Fund (BITW) has been listed on NYSE Arca, marking a big step for regulated crypto investment products.
- Bitwise Listing News: https://www.stocktitan.net/news/BITW/bitwise-s-bitw-the-first-and-largest-crypto-index-fund-to-begin-avugr7c57iok.html
📊 Market Outlook: What Analysts Are Saying Today
- Analysts are revising overly bullish BTC targets from $200,000 down to around $100,000 for 2025.
- Crypto investors are shifting focus to altcoins during Bitcoin volatility.
- Solana (SOL) faces decentralization concerns as validator numbers fall.
📌 Additional Sources:
- Barrons – BTC price targets: https://www.barrons.com
- CoinDesk Market Update: https://www.coindesk.com/markets
- TradingView Crypto News: https://www.tradingview.com/news
🌍 What Today’s Blockchain News Means for the Market
- 📉 Short-term pressure remains on Bitcoin ahead of Fed announcements.
- 🟢 Altcoins gaining momentum show trading rotation patterns.
- 🏦 Institutional activity rising signals long-term blockchain growth.
- 🔐 Blockchain technology continues to power safer, transparent financial systems.
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