Market expert VirtualBacon suggests the most impactful crypto event in 2025 could be the Federal Reserve's anticipated pause in quantitative tightening, potentially followed by stealth quantitative easing. Historical patterns show such liquidity shifts correlate with altcoin rallies, as seen in 2019 after QT halted.

Binance announced the delisting of Flamingo (FLM), Kadena (KDA), and Perpetual Protocol (PERP) effective November 12, 2025. Trading will end at 11:00 AM UTC+8, according to the exchange. The move may impact token liquidity and trading volume. Each project operates on a distinct blockchain framework.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, with another reduction anticipated in December, as inflation pressures ease and labor market conditions deteriorate. Market pricing reflects expectations for further easing through 2026, though uncertainty has increased due to delayed economic data and shifting import dynamics.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed second-round interviews for the next Federal Reserve chair will begin soon, with all five finalists expressing favorable views on cryptocurrency. Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman have advocated for stablecoins and greater central bank engagement with digital assets, while Kevin Warsh remains skeptical of Bitcoin's role as a reliable unit of account. Rick Rieder and Kevin Hassett, who have ties to BlackRock and Coinbase respectively, see Bitcoin as a portfolio diversifier and inflation hedge.

The cryptocurrency market advanced in 2025 despite volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Growth was driven by digital asset treasuries and rising institutional involvement, according to Andreessen Horowitz. The firm identified nine key trends, including U.S. market structure legislation and expanding stablecoin adoption.

Cryptocurrency short positions saw nearly $360 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours as markets rebounded. Bitcoin rose above $116,000 and Ethereum briefly hit $4,250 before modest pullbacks. Total derivative liquidations reached approximately $467 million, according to CoinGlass. Bearish bets made up 76.6% of the total, with Bitcoin and Ethereum accounting for the largest shares.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest purchased $30.9 million worth of Block Inc. shares across three ETFs on Monday, according to the firm's trading disclosure. The firm also acquired 268,833 shares in DraftKings, a digital sports entertainment and gambling company planning to launch a prediction market.

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis urged Congress to pass cryptocurrency legislation by early 2026, warning that the upcoming political season could delay progress. He emphasized that failure to act may extend regulatory uncertainty for digital assets. The timeline aligns with key legislative efforts on market structure and stablecoin regulation, according to Tillis.