Crypto markets show a mixed bag of performance as the global market cap reached $3.00T on November 25th, 2025, with a 1.96% gain over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $85,272 and $89,228 in the last day, currently trading at $86,687 – an increase of 0.9%. While major cryptocurrencies show a mixed performance, notable outperformers include HEMI, IOST, and PARTI, which have seen increases of 41%, 31%, and 23% respectively. Top stories include delayed US retail sales data due to the government shutdown and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting depending on Powell’s decision. Bitcoin and gold are highlighted as top inflation hedges by experts. Meanwhile, Wintermute shows signs of recovery amidst structural changes in the digital asset market. IBIT short positions have declined significantly, according to analyst reports, while Hong Kong finalized its regulatory framework for digital assets. Large Bitcoin wallets have increased in number since November. Finally, UAE has expanded regulatory oversight to include DeFi and web3 projects. The SEC filed an amendment for BNB Spot ETF with VanEck.