Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (November 14) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.
Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.
Bitcoin and Ether price update
Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$97,312.90 a 6.5 percent increase in 24 hours. Its highest valuation of the day so far was US$103,019, while its lowest was US$94,613.84.
Bitcoin price performance, November 14, 2025.
Chart via TradingView
Bitcoin’s tumbled on Friday, which saw it break below US$95,000 has deepened concerns that the cryptocurrency is now entrenched in a bear market.
The drop, down 8 percent on the day and over 24 percent from its recent peak of US$126,200, has been fueled by a combination of expiring derivatives, whale selling, and declining institutional and retail demand. Over the past 24 hours, more than US$1.24 billion in crypto longs were liquidated, according to CoinGlass data.
Thus, analysts are framing Q4 as potentially “the worst fourth quarter on record” for Bitcoin. Technical indicators support this sentiment. CryptoQuant’s Bull Score Index highlights that 8 out of 10 key metrics are bearish, pointing to declining stablecoin liquidity, waning network activity, and capital exiting derivatives markets.
Market structure in perpetual futures also favors sellers. While open interest has risen since the October 10 liquidation event, cumulative volume delta data shows sellers dominating, with US demand declining as the Coinbase premium dips into negative territory.
With risk sentiment nearing multi-month lows, the coming weeks and the quarter’s tail end may define whether the crypto market stabilizes or continues its downward spiral.
Meanwhile, Ether (ETH) was priced at US$3,204.59, a 6.7 percent decrease in the last 24 hours. Its highest valuation of the day was US$3,440.53, while its lowest was US$3,078.56.
Altcoin price update
- Solana (SOL) was priced at US$142.35, down by 8.6 percent over the last 24 hours. Its highest valuation of the day was US$155.17, while its lowest was US$136.26.
- XRP was trading for US$2.29, down by 7.8 percent over the last 24 hours. Its highest valuation of the day was US$2.49, while its lowest was US$2.23.
Fear and Greed Index snapshot
Chart via CoinMarketCap
Bitcoin’s bearish trajectory has pushed market sentiment into extreme fear. As of today, CMC’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index continues to trend in extreme fear territory with the indicator sitting at 22, marking the lowest levels of investor confidence since March and signaling that traders are highly cautious about entering the market.
Today’s crypto news to know
Bitcoin ETFs face US$870 million outflow
Bitcoin fell below US$95,000 for the first time in six months as investors withdrew US$870 million from Bitcoin-focused exchange-traded funds.
The retreat follows a broader market correction that has erased more than US$1 trillion from total crypto capitalization since mid-October, including US$19 billion in liquidations on October 10. Leveraged crypto positions continue to unwind, with over US$1.3 billion wiped out in the past 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data.
Analysts expect volatility to persist until broader participation beyond Bitcoin and Ether improves market stability.
Alibaba builds tokenized payment system
Alibaba is developing a stablecoin-like system to streamline cross-border payments for its US$35 billion e-commerce network, aiming for a year-end launch.
The tokenized platform will initially support USD and EUR and will include further plans to expand to additional currencies using JPMorgan’s tokenization technology.
Under the system, AI-driven smart contracts will automate settlements, dispute resolution, and conditional fund releases to reduce friction in B2B transactions. The system will operate alongside Alibaba’s Agentic Pay rail to enhance speed and transparency.
hile not a formal stablecoin, the solution acts as a fiat-backed digital token for settlement purposes.
UAE law tightens crypto access
The UAE has enacted a new Central Bank law that broadens licensing requirements for financial services, effectively criminalizing unlicensed crypto activity.
Article 170 imposes penalties, including fines up to AED 500 million (US$136 million) and imprisonment, for offering financial products without authorization.
Self-custody tools, such as Bitcoin wallets, blockchain explorers, and market-data services, now fall under the licensing net, creating compliance challenges for providers inside and outside the UAE.
Article 61 further restricts promotion, marketing, or publication of unlicensed financial activities, affecting even online communications.
Under the new legislation, companies have a one-year window to comply, subject to Central Bank discretion.
Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.