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 <li>Bitcoin drops toward $85K, losing 3.7%</li>
 <li>Ethereum falls below $3K support, down 6.2%</li>
 <li>Spot trading volume dips 28% amid extreme fear</li>
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<p>The crypto market continues to face downward pressure as leading assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) show sharp declines. BTC is now approaching the $85K mark again, while ETH has lost its key $3K support level, trading at around $2,948.</p>
<p>Bitcoin is currently down 3.7% in the last 24 hours, hovering at $86,533. Ethereum has taken an even steeper hit, falling by 6.2%. These movements come as the broader market appears to be consolidating near levels last seen in April.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-extreme-fear-grips-the-market-strong"><strong>Extreme Fear Grips the Market</strong></h2>
<p>Investor sentiment has taken a nosedive, with the Fear and Greed Index (FGI) dropping to 11, indicating a state of “Extreme Fear.” This suggests that many traders are either exiting their positions or remaining on the sidelines due to uncertainty.</p>
<p>Additionally, the total crypto market capitalization has dropped to $3.13 trillion. The pressure is further reflected in liquidations, which have reached $652 million in the past 24 hours, signaling high volatility and leveraged positions getting wiped out.</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Market is still dipping further and consolidating near April levels, with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$BTC</a> sliding toward $85K again and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$ETH</a> losing $3K support. Spot volume is down 28% across major CEXs.<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$BTC</a>: $86,533 -3.7%<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$ETH</a>: $2,948 -6.2%<br><br>
    FGI: 11 → Extreme Fear<br>
    Market Cap: $3.13T<br>
    Liquidations: $652M <a href="https://t.co/QXvfdo0ZMn">pic.twitter.com/QXvfdo0ZMn</a></p>— CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoRank_io/status/2000856111587713033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">December 16, 2025</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-low-spot-volume-signals-weak-momentum-strong"><strong>Low Spot Volume Signals Weak Momentum</strong></h2>
<p>Spot trading volume across major centralized exchanges (CEXs) has fallen by 28%, showing a clear decline in market activity. This decrease in volume is often interpreted as a sign of weak buying interest, reinforcing the ongoing bearish sentiment.</p>
<p>Despite the dip, some traders view consolidation as a potential setup for a stronger rebound. However, until there’s a shift in sentiment or a catalyst to drive prices up, the market may continue to drift or trend lower.</p>
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