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Strategy Secures $1.4 billion in Cash Reserves
Strategy raised $1.44 billion in just over eight days to cover nearly two years of dividend payments as bitcoin prices declined. CEO Phong Le, told CNBC, that the move was designed to counter negative sentiment and aggressive short positions, proving the firm can still raise capital in tough markets. He emphasised that Strategy was never close to defaulting or selling its bitcoin holdings.
Ethereum Exchange Supply Hits All-Time Low
Ether on centralised exchanges dropped to 8.7% of the total supply last Thursday, the lowest since Ethereum’s 2015 launch. Exchange-held ETH has plummeted over 43% since early July as tokens move into staking, Layer-2 bridges, and cold storage. Bitcoin still has 14.7% supply on exchanges, making Ether dramatically scarcer on trading venues where people actually sell.
French Banking Giant BPCE Launches Crypto Trading
BPCE is rolling out crypto services to roughly 2 million customers through its mobile apps starting December 8, with full network coverage by 2026. Users can trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and USDC for a €2.99 monthly fee plus 1.5% commission. The service operates through subsidiary Hexarq under France’s PSAN regulatory framework.
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Grayscale Predicts Bitcoin’s 4-Year Cycle Is Breaking
Greyscale Research says that Bitcoin will hit all-time highs in 2026, and the well-known four-year cycle no longer applies. It says that spot ETF inflows, nation-state adoption, and corporate treasury buying are bigger factors in driving prices than the halving alone.
CFTC Approves Crypto as Derivatives Collateral
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched a pilot program allowing futures commission merchants to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as margin collateral in derivative trading. Acting Chair Caroline Pham said the framework includes explicit customer protections and enhanced supervision. Participating firms must submit weekly reports on total customer crypto holdings.
This week showed institutions embracing crypto infrastructure, while supply dynamics and market cycles face fundamental shifts that could reshape trading patterns ahead.
