Monday, November 24, 2025
Happy Monday everyone!
This week in crypto brought a rare trio of headline-makers: Binance CEO Richard Teng urged calm, insisting Bitcoin’s volatility mirrors broader markets and represents healthy consolidation. Michael Saylor, unfazed by the downturn, expanded Strategy’s BTC holdings and declared he “won’t back down.” Meanwhile, Robert Kiyosaki surprised investors by selling $2.25 million in Bitcoin to reinvest in cash-flowing businesses—while still claiming to be long-term bullish. With sentiment hitting extreme fear and prices retracing sharply, these contrasting moves from three major voices capture the uncertainty, and conviction, shaping today’s crypto landscape.
Binance CEO Says Bitcoin Volatility Mirrors Wider Markets Amid 35% Price Drop
📰 What is it about?
Binance CEO Richard Teng said Bitcoin’s recent 35% decline reflects broader market volatility, arguing crypto is experiencing the same risk-off sentiment and deleveraging affecting major asset classes. He added that despite the pullback, Bitcoin remains significantly above 2024 levels.
💡 Why it matters?
Teng’s comments challenge the long-held belief that Bitcoin is far more volatile than traditional assets. While BTC volatility has historically been extreme, data shows it has dropped sharply over the years, and during recent market turmoil, even the S&P 500 briefly exceeded Bitcoin’s volatility.
🔜 What’s next?
Although Bitcoin’s volatility still surpasses most major indices, Teng expects consolidation to strengthen the market’s foundation. With tech stocks showing even higher volatility, analysts say Bitcoin’s maturing liquidity and adoption could continue narrowing the gap with traditional assets.
Strategy Stock Bleeds, But Saylor ‘Won’t Back Down’ From Bitcoin Bet
📰 What is it about?
Strategy (MSTR) shares have plunged nearly 60% in a year, raising doubts about its aggressive Bitcoin-first approach. Despite the decline, Strategy remains up 16% on its BTC holdings and continues to outperform major tech stocks over multi-year periods.
💡 Why it matters?
Investors are heavily shorting Strategy as a convenient hedge against crypto exposure, amplifying pressure on the stock. Analysts warn that a severe Bitcoin drop could force liquidations, making MSTR riskier than holding BTC directly—even as Saylor doubles down with massive new purchases.
🔜 What’s next?
Strategy now holds 649,870 BTC, worth nearly $56 billion, signaling continued conviction. But with digital asset treasury inflows slowing sharply and broader liquidity weakening, both MSTR and Bitcoin could face more turbulence as markets wait for demand to recover.
Robert Kiyosaki Sells Bitcoin Despite Bullish Long-Term Outlook
📰 What is it about?
“Rich Dad, Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki revealed that he sold $2.25 million worth of Bitcoin, bought years ago at $6,000 and sold at $90,000. He’s reallocating profits into cash-flowing businesses expected to generate $27,500 in monthly tax-free income by early 2026.
💡 Why it matters?
Kiyosaki’s sale surprised investors as it came during Bitcoin’s steepest drawdown of the cycle, with BTC briefly hitting $80,537. Still, he stressed he remains bullish and plans to buy more, echoing analysts who say current fear—reflected in a sentiment index reading of 11—is a short-term flush, not a collapse.
🔜 What’s next?
While some fear the start of a new bear market, veteran trader Peter Brandt forecasts Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by 2029. Bitfinex analysts say record ETF outflows point to short-term distress, not fading institutional demand, suggesting BTC’s longer-term fundamentals remain intact.
