BTC and ETH Extend Gains as Market Sentiment Continues to Improve – December 8, 2025

[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Crypto markets posted another day of modest gains on December 8, with major assets trending higher. Over the past 24 hours, total liquidations reached "},{"text":"$109.59 billion","bold":true},{"text":", while the Fear & Greed Index held at "},{"text":"24","bold":true},{"text":", indicating gradually strengthening sentiment without signs of overheating. "},{"type":"link","url":"https://blog.jucoin.com/what-is-bitcoin-btc-decentralized-cryptocurrency/","children":[{"text":"Bitcoin"}]},{"text":" ("},{"type":"link","url":"https://www.jucoin.com/en/trade/btc_usdt?utm_source=blog","children":[{"text":"BTC"}]},{"text":") rose "},{"text":"1.83%","bold":true},{"text":" to "},{"text":"$90,986.35","bold":true},{"text":", trading between "},{"text":"$91,760.00","bold":true},{"text":" at the high and "},{"text":"$87,729.86","bold":true},{"text":" at the low. "},{"type":"link","url":"https://blog.jucoin.com/what-is-ethereum-eth-smart-contracts-dapps/","children":[{"text":"Ethereum"}]},{"text":" ("},{"type":"link","url":"https://www.jucoin.com/en/trade/eth_usdt?utm_source=blog","children":[{"text":"ETH"}]},{"text":") outpaced BTC slightly, climbing "},{"text":"1.99%","bold":true},{"text":" to "},{"text":"$3,105.13","bold":true},{"text":", with intraday movement spanning from "},{"text":"$3,149.52","bold":true},{"text":" to "},{"text":"$2,929.28","bold":true},{"text":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Derivatives data showed balanced positioning, with BTC at "},{"text":"50.25% longs","bold":true},{"text":" and "},{"text":"49.75% shorts","bold":true},{"text":", while ETH recorded "},{"text":"49.81% longs","bold":true},{"text":" versus "},{"text":"50.19% shorts","bold":true},{"text":". This equilibrium suggests an uncertain but gradually improving market outlook. A number of altcoins posted strong performances, led by "},{"type":"link","url":"https://www.jucoin.com/en/trade/rfox_usdt/?utm_source=blog","children":[{"text":"RFOX/USDT"}]},{"text":" with "},{"text":"+88.26%","bold":true},{"text":", "},{"type":"link","url":"https://www.jucoin.com/en/trade/sun_usdt/?utm_source=blog","children":[{"text":"SUN/USDT"}]},{"text":" with "},{"text":"+87.21%","bold":true},{"text":", and "},{"type":"link","url":"https://www.jucoin.com/en/trade/nexai_usdt/?utm_source=blog","children":[{"text":"NEXAI/USDT"}]},{"text":" with "},{"text":"+67.91%","bold":true},{"text":", highlighting ongoing speculative momentum."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"In broader developments, Trump proposed replacing the current individual income tax system with tariff revenue, a policy shift that could significantly impact U.S. economic dynamics. Dubai Customs partnered with Binance to introduce cryptocurrency payment services, marking a major step for regulated digital payments in the region. Coinbase resumed sign-ups in India and announced plans to roll out fiat on-ramps next year. Bloomberg reported that the median stock price of U.S. and Canadian-listed DAT companies has plunged "},{"text":"43%","bold":true},{"text":" this year, underscoring persistent market stress in high-rate environments. Upbit froze approximately "},{"text":"$1.77 million","bold":true},{"text":" in compromised assets and continues tracing remaining stolen funds."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"Overall, the steady climb of BTC and ETH reflects improving confidence across the crypto market. With regulatory developments, payment integrations, and major platforms reactivating services, structural support for year-end market strength is gradually building."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""},{"type":"topic","character":"cryptocurrency","children":[{"text":""}]},{"text":" "},{"type":"topic","character":"blockchain","children":[{"text":""}]},{"text":" "},{"type":"topic","character":"finance","children":[{"text":""}]},{"text":" "},{"type":"topic","character":"Blockchain","children":[{"text":""}]},{"text":" "}]}]