{"id":64878,"date":"2025-12-23T12:16:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T12:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=64878"},"modified":"2025-12-23T12:16:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T12:16:45","slug":"live-crypto-news-today-december-23-bitcoin-price-rejected-at-90k-as-gold-price-reaches-new-ath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=64878","title":{"rendered":"[LIVE] Crypto News Today, December 23 \u2013 Bitcoin Price Rejected at $90K as Gold Price Reaches New ATH"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The crypto market moved lower on December 23, as <span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/p>\n<style>\n\t.cwp-coin-chart svg path {\n\t\tstroke-width: 0.65 !important;\n\t}<\/p>\n<p>\t.cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) {\n\t\tstroke: #008868 !important;\n\t}\n\t.cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive {\n\t\tcolor: #008868 !important;\n\t\tbackground-color: transparent 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After testing the $89,000\u2013$90,000 range earlier in the week, BTC pulled back toward $87,000\u2013$88,000 and currently trades at $87,482, down 2.44% over the past 24 hours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498\" data-coin-id=\"bitcoin\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<img id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-chart__info-icon-img\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-chart__info-name\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-symbol\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-chart__info-symbol\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-current\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-price\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-chart__info-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-change\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-chart__info-change\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-extra\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-marketcap\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-chart__info-marketcap\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-btn-24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-btn-7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-btn-30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n\t\t<canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_694a880bea498-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The move comes as traders position ahead of a $28.5 billion Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiry on Deribit scheduled for December 26, the largest in the exchange\u2019s history. Large open interest around the $85,000 and $96,000 strikes continues to shape short-term price behavior as hedging activity remains elevated.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">More than $23B in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">$BTC<\/a> options expiring this Friday.<\/p>\n<p>One of the largest expiries ever \u2192 expect volatility spikes and sharp moves around expiry.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t get complacent. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/htZ7tSPHBC\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/htZ7tSPHBC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Gerla (@CryptoGerla) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CryptoGerla\/status\/2003359919857369347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">December 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" 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<\/span>followed Bitcoin\u2019s direction, slipping below the $3,000 level and trading near $2,987\u2013$2,995, with losses of around 1% on the day. The total crypto market capitalization hovered between $2.96 trillion and $3.07 trillion, reflecting mild declines across most major assets.<\/p>\n<p>Altcoins remained mixed, showing consolidation as liquidity thinned ahead of the year-end period. Market sentiment also stayed cautious, with the Fear &amp; Greed Index holding in the \u201cFear\u201d zone at 29.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-100x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">10+ Next Crypto to 100X In 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Gold Price Climbs Today as Investors Shift Toward Traditional Safe Havens<\/h2>\n<p>While crypto markets consolidated, gold price strength stood out across global markets. Gold reached a new all-time high in the $4,380\u2013$4,470 per ounce range, gaining more than 2% in a single session. The move followed rising geopolitical concerns, including recent U.S. actions targeting sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments, which have raised worries around energy supply constraints and inflation risks. Silver also advanced to fresh highs near $69.45, supported by both investment demand and industrial use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-321618\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1313-scaled.png\" alt=\"Gold price today\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1313-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1313-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1313-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1313-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1313-1536x1056.png 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1313-2048x1408.png 2048w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1313-50x34.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Source:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/WI2id6G2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TradingView<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Expectations of extended U.S. interest rate cuts into 2026, a weaker dollar, and continued central bank accumulation have provided additional support for precious metals. In contrast, cryptocurrencies have struggled to attract the same level of defensive demand during this period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/are-bitcoin-and-ethereum-gearing-up-for-breakouts-as-futures-volume-and-open-interest-rebound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are Bitcoin and Ethereum Gearing Up for Breakouts as Futures Volume and Open Interest Rebound?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Away from major assets, selective activity continued in decentralized finance. Lighter (LIT), the native token of a zero-knowledge rollup-based perpetual DEX, is catching some attention following its pre-market trading debut on platforms such as Hyperliquid.<\/p>\n<p>As 2025 approaches its close, investors remain focused on post-expiry positioning, macroeconomic signals, and geopolitical developments. For now, gold price momentum contrasts with crypto\u2019s range-bound behavior, leaving markets in a wait-and-see phase.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-live-articles-list\">\n<div class=\"nnbtc-updates-container\">\n<div class=\"nnbtc-live-article\" id=\"article-321661\" data-timestamp=\"1766487271\" data-modified=\"1766487271\">\n<div class=\"nnbtc-update-meta\">\n\t\t<span class=\"nnbtc-update-time-dot\"><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<a class=\"nnbtc-update-time\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/live-crypto-news-today-december-23-bitcoin-price-rejected-at-90k-as-gold-price-reaches-new-ath\/#article-321661\" target=\"_self\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t1 hour ago\t\t<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-update-title\">\n<h2>Demystifying CEX Token Allocations<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-update-author\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Fatima99btc.jpg\" class=\"nnbtc-custom-avatar\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" alt=\"Fatima\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\tBy  <span class=\"nnbtc-author-name\">Fatima<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-update-content\">\n<p>Acording to <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ahboyash\/status\/2003304821483536697?s=61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">@ahboyash<\/a>, centralised exchanges like Binance face criticism for large token allocations during listings, often seen as increasing sell pressure. However, data shows allocations rarely exceed 5% of supply, with high-FDV projects under 1%. These funds support user rewards, liquidity, airdrops, and market stability, promoting broad ownership and reducing volatility rather than insider dumps. Transparency is improving, highlighting structured paths for listings versus DEX organic growth.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-live-article\" id=\"article-321655\" data-timestamp=\"1766485433\" data-modified=\"1766485433\">\n<div class=\"nnbtc-update-meta\">\n\t\t<span class=\"nnbtc-update-time-dot\"><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<a class=\"nnbtc-update-time\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/live-crypto-news-today-december-23-bitcoin-price-rejected-at-90k-as-gold-price-reaches-new-ath\/#article-321655\" target=\"_self\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t2 hours ago\t\t<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-update-title\">\n<h2>Here\u2019s Why Circle\u2019s ARC Crypto Is Biggest Crypto Opportunity 2026<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-update-author\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Fatima99btc.jpg\" class=\"nnbtc-custom-avatar\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" alt=\"Fatima\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\tBy  <span class=\"nnbtc-author-name\">Fatima<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-update-content\">\n<p>USDC-issuer Circle recently announced its own Layer-1 blockchain, labelled the \u2018stablecoin blockchain\u2019 named Arc, and it is shaping up to be the biggest crypto opportunity for 2026. Circle\u2019s USDC is the second-largest stablecoin by market cap, behind Tether\u2019s USDT, with a market cap of $77Bn and an average daily trading volume of $20Bn.<\/p>\n<p>While the broader <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coingecko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">crypto market<\/a> remains shaky as we head into year-end, with the combined market cap falling -1.8% overnight to $3.049 trillion, smart investors are seeking the best plays for 2026, hoping the new year brings a wave of fresh optimism and liquidity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-321608 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-09.21.32-scaled.png\" alt=\"ARC crypto, along with PepeNode (PEPENODE) are shaping up to be two of the biggest crypto opportunities in 2026\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-09.21.32-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-09.21.32-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-09.21.32-1024x469.png 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-09.21.32-768x352.png 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-09.21.32-1536x704.png 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-09.21.32-2048x938.png 2048w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-23-at-09.21.32-50x23.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><\/p>\n<p>(<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coingecko.com\/en\/categories\/usd-stablecoin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">SOURCE: CoinGecko<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/presales\/heres-why-circles-arc-crypto-is-biggest-crypto-opportunity-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the Full Article Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/live-crypto-news-today-december-23-bitcoin-price-rejected-at-90k-as-gold-price-reaches-new-ath\/\">[LIVE] Crypto News Today, December 23 \u2013 Bitcoin Price Rejected at $90K as Gold Price Reaches New ATH<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The crypto market moved lower on December 23, as Bitcoin BTC $87,746.67 1.33% Bitcoin BTC Price $87,746.67 1.33% \/24h Volume in 24h $30.93B Price 7d Learn more price failed to hold above the $90,000 level, while gold price today continued to trade near record highs. 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