Plus: Why crypto feels fun again

GM. As Christmas bells get louder and Santa checks his list (twice), we're unwrapping the juiciest crypto updates just in time for the holidays:

🎄 Bitcoin rebounds slightly;

🎁 Last-minute gift guide;

🍋 Stealka malware targets gamers' wallets, Uniswap's vote + more

🎄 Market cheer today

You know those days when you wake up late... but then manage to make it on time somehow?

This kind of low expectations → mild relief vibe is goin' on in crypto today, too.

Bitcoin bounced higher over the last 24 hours, trading back near the high-$80Ks after a period of hesitation.

Nothing parabolic, but enough to flip sentiment from "uh-oh" to "okay, interesting."

So... what's actually driving it?

👉 Shorts felt the heat

As Bitcoin's price pushed up, some traders who were betting against BTC were forced to close their positions.

That buying pressure can amplify upside moves, especially during thin liquidity periods.

👉 The charts aren't screaming - but they're cooperating

Each pullback has been stopping higher than the last, buyers have continued to defend the mid-$80K support zone, and price hasn't seen aggressive sell-offs on the way up.

That tells us sellers aren't in control, even if bulls aren't sprinting yet.

👉 Buyers showed up in the mid-$80Ks

Data from recent trading activity suggests demand formed between $84K - $86K.

That zone now acts as a near-term support area, giving bulls something tangible to defend if volatility picks up.

👉 Optimism is warming

Mentions of $100K+ BTC are starting to reappear in conversations = a sign that sentiment is warming (although it's not outright bullish).

As long as Bitcoin holds above its recent support zone, the market remains biased toward continuation rather than collapse.

Lose it, and we could be back to chop mode.

For now, though, sentiment and structure are aligned - and after weeks of hesitation, crypto feels… kind of fun again 🫢

No fireworks yet. But the spark is back.

❄️ Memecoin snowfall

Missed these pumps? No worries, even Santa couldn't catch them 🎅

Data as of 11:08 AM EST.

Check out these memecoins and plenty more here.

🎁 Last-minute gift guide

Christmas feels magical 🎄✨ The lights. The vibes. The idea of it all.

But the prep? Absolutely not.

Personal example: I had to hit the mall this weekend for last-minute shopping. The result:

👉 Spent 40 minutes searching for a parking spot;

👉 Realized everyone learned how to walk... yesterday;

👉 Briefly considered disappearing into a quiet mountain town in Italy;

👉 Still couldn't find half the things I needed.

And I know I'm not alone.

So to save you time, energy, and what little sanity you have left, I pulled together a last-minute Christmas gift guide for your degen friend.

No malls. No crowds. No stress.

Let's get into it 👇

1/ Good ol' cash (but better)

Sometimes the best gift really is money - especially when it's instant and flexible.

Invite your friend to Ogvio through the referral link in your account, and send them cash directly.

Plus, they'll get zero fees on their next transfer, which makes it feel a little extra thoughtful.

Perfect for: friends who hate gift cards but love freedom.

2/ Bits

Instead of another random app they'll never open, give them something interactive.

Invite your friend to BitDegree Missions, and they'll start with 400 Bits and access to Season 9, turning learning and challenges into actual rewards.

(Plus, every invite earns you 1,200 Bits, so Santa's got something for you, too 😉)

Perfect for: curious degens who like to play while they learn.

3/ Up to $600 Binance holiday bonus

If your friend's been meaning to try trading (or switch platforms), this is a solid nudge.

Send them this Binance referral code: 49316610, and they can unlock up to $600 in trading fee credits by completing simple holiday tasks.

Perfect for: active traders or anyone getting serious about crypto in 2025.

4/ $25 in BTC (Kraken USA)

Think of this as a small Bitcoin head start.

Kraken is running a limited-time holiday promo where new US users can receive $25 worth of BTC - a simple way to gift someone their next (or first) sats.

It's the kind of present that doesn't collect dust and might even grow over time.

Perfect for: friends who've been meaning to own more Bitcoin - or finally get started.

5/ Ledger + BTC = peace of mind

A hardware wallet is one of the most responsible gifts you can give a crypto friend.

Grab a Ledger Stax, Flex, or Nano S Plus and get BTC vouchers worth up to $90 during the Holiday Season.

Security + BTC = a gift that actually lasts.

Perfect for: anyone holding long-term (or learning the hard way why self-custody matters).

6/ Trezor

Another great self-custody option.

Any Trezor wallet, including the new Safe 7, comes with an extra 10% off using code "Special2", on top of existing holiday discounts.

More security, less stress.

Perfect for: friends who want simplicity and control over their crypto.

Good gifts don't have to be loud or expensive - they just have to be useful.

And in crypto, usefulness usually means flexibility, security, or upside.

Skip the mall. Save your nerves.

Your degen friend will thank you, and you'll still have energy left to enjoy Christmas 🥂

☃️ Frosty news drops

🎮 There's this malware called Stealka that hides as game mods or pirated software to steal your crypto. It pops up on places like GitHub and SourceForge, so if you're downloading things like Roblox cheats, your wallet could get drained.

🔥 Uniswap's vote to turn on the protocol fee switch for v2 and v3 on Unichain wraps up December 25. After a 2-day lock, they're set to burn 100M UNI.

🏦 Klarna teamed up with Coinbase to get short-term USDC from big investors. They're mixing this with deposits and loans to boost stablecoin liquidity.

🎅 Santa-approved memes