In a notable development for the cryptocurrency sector, Strategy completed significant Bitcoin purchases in December, acquiring over 22,000 Bitcoin (BTC) despite a declining market. The software firm turned Bitcoin investment vehicle managed to secure 22,628 BTC, raising its total holdings to 672,497 BTC, which represents approximately 3.3% of the total 19.9 million Bitcoin currently in circulation.
This substantial accumulation caps off a year marked by aggressive purchasing strategies from Strategy, which disclosed Bitcoin buys in 41 separate weeks throughout 2025. This figure shows a remarkable increase from the 18 weeks in 2024 and just eight in 2023, highlighting a trend toward institutional investment in Bitcoin.
Despite this bullish activity from Strategy, Bitcoin”s price declined by over 4% in December, trading at $88,000 at the time of writing. This represents a drop from approximately $94,000 at the start of the month and well below its all-time high of $124,000 reached in October. Market analysts suggest the asset could face further declines, potentially revisiting the $40,000 mark if historical price cycles hold true.
In a separate but related development, the landscape for prediction markets in the United States is evolving. Major players like Kalshi have begun to ink partnerships with large media outlets, including a recent collaboration with CNBC for real-time forecasting data. However, this progress has been met with pushback from regulators, with 11 states now taking legal action against various platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, who have been accused of operating unlicensed gambling services.
As regulatory scrutiny increases, the cryptocurrency space has also seen a rise in cybercrime. In December alone, hackers exploited vulnerabilities, stealing approximately $22.5 million across ten incidents. According to a report from Chainalysis, the total value of crypto thefts in 2025 reached $3.4 billion, marking an alarming trend in personal wallet attacks which grew significantly this year.
Additionally, the total value of real-world assets (RWAs) in decentralized finance has surged, surpassing $19 billion and outpacing decentralized exchanges for the first time. This growth is primarily attributed to tokenized US Treasuries, which account for a significant portion of the total RWA value. As liquidity and integration into traditional finance continue to be the main focus, the landscape for RWAs is expected to evolve further.
In summary, December proved to be a month of both opportunity and challenge within the cryptocurrency sector. While Strategy demonstrated robust accumulation of Bitcoin, the market faced notable declines, regulatory hurdles, and an ongoing battle against cybercrime.
