The cryptocurrency market opened December with a sharp decline: Bitcoin below 86,000 USD

On December 1, 2025, the crypto market started the month with a noticeable decline. The largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is trading today at around 85,990 USD, having lost 5.44% in a day. Analysts note that this is a continuation of the negativity of recent months, and the market is capitulating after news of the incident on the Yearn platform and a general decrease in appetite for risky assets.

Market dynamics and main triggers of the day

The total capitalization of cryptocurrencies decreased to 2.92 trillion US dollars. Almost all coins from the top 10 show a decline of 5 to 8%, the only exception being Tron (TRX), which held its position. The continued influx of negative news with hacker attacks, technical failures and increased regulation is increasing market volatility.​

Basic movements

• Bitcoin: $85,990, -5.44% per day

• Ether: below $4,400, drop comparable to BTC

• XRP: drop of about 7% after publication of technical data

News highlights

• Bitcoin is trading below $86,000, a drop of more than 5% per day

• Crypto market capitalization drops to $2.92 trillion

• The entire top ten altcoins, except Tron, are in the red

• News about hacker attacks and technical problems aggravate the panic

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