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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume has released its latest Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report in collaboration with Block Scholes, revealing cautiously optimistic signals in cryptocurrency markets following a volatile start to December.
The analysis examines market dynamics following December 1st's sharp selloff, triggered by hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan. Despite positive developments including Vanguard's opening of crypto ETF trading, derivatives data suggests traders remain cautious given that major cryptos are still trading well below all-time highs.
"Cryptocurrencies have been buffeted by multiple crosswinds, from shifting expectations surrounding major central bank policies, to mounting concerns over the viability of DATs," said Han Tan, Chief Market Analyst, Bybit Learn. "Major crypto prices are likely to remain beholden to macro forces over the immediate term, especially with the pivotal Fed rate decision looming, even as the crypto world attempts to shake off the ghosts of the Oct 10 liquidation event," he added.
Key Highlights:
- Market Recovery Underway: BTC has recovered to a two-week high above $93,000, while ETH reclaimed the psychological $3,000 level following a sharp early-December selloff triggered by hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan. Positive catalysts including Vanguard's decision to open its platform for crypto ETF and mutual fund trading have supported the rebound.
- Subdued Downside fear: Options traders have significantly reduced their bearish positioning, with put-call skew premiums declining sharply from 10-13 percentage points at the start of the month to just 2-4 percentage points currently. This indicates traders are pricing crash protection with far less premium than just one week ago.
- Muted Leverage Activity: Open interest in perpetual futures has increased modestly during the recovery, though it remains well below pre-October 10, 2025 levels. The data suggests lower participation rates in leveraged positions, with recent selloffs showing no signs of liquidation cascades that typically characterize over-leveraged markets.
- The Fading Bear: Block Scholes' proprietary Risk Appetite Index indicates that while sentiment is shifting in a positive direction, market participants have not yet turned bullish. This cautious stance is unsurprising given that both BTC and ETH continue to trade significantly below their all-time high levels.
The report also spotlights Basic Attention Token (BAT), which has surged over 100% since 11 October to around $0.27, significantly outpacing the broader altcoin recovery. The Ethereum-based token, which powers Brave browser's privacy-focused advertising ecosystem serving over 100 million monthly users, has helped make social tokens the second-best performing sector over the past month, trailing only privacy coins.
For detailed insights, readers may download the full report.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk / #BybitLearn
About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume has released its latest Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report in collaboration with Block Scholes, revealing cautiously optimistic signals in cryptocurrency markets following a volatile start to December.
The analysis examines market dynamics following December 1st's sharp selloff, triggered by hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan. Despite positive developments including Vanguard's opening of crypto ETF trading, derivatives data suggests traders remain cautious given that major cryptos are still trading well below all-time highs.
"Cryptocurrencies have been buffeted by multiple crosswinds, from shifting expectations surrounding major central bank policies, to mounting concerns over the viability of DATs," said Han Tan, Chief Market Analyst, Bybit Learn. "Major crypto prices are likely to remain beholden to macro forces over the immediate term, especially with the pivotal Fed rate decision looming, even as the crypto world attempts to shake off the ghosts of the Oct 10 liquidation event," he added.
Key Highlights:
- Market Recovery Underway: BTC has recovered to a two-week high above $93,000, while ETH reclaimed the psychological $3,000 level following a sharp early-December selloff triggered by hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan. Positive catalysts including Vanguard's decision to open its platform for crypto ETF and mutual fund trading have supported the rebound.
- Subdued Downside fear: Options traders have significantly reduced their bearish positioning, with put-call skew premiums declining sharply from 10-13 percentage points at the start of the month to just 2-4 percentage points currently. This indicates traders are pricing crash protection with far less premium than just one week ago.
- Muted Leverage Activity: Open interest in perpetual futures has increased modestly during the recovery, though it remains well below pre-October 10, 2025 levels. The data suggests lower participation rates in leveraged positions, with recent selloffs showing no signs of liquidation cascades that typically characterize over-leveraged markets.
- The Fading Bear: Block Scholes' proprietary Risk Appetite Index indicates that while sentiment is shifting in a positive direction, market participants have not yet turned bullish. This cautious stance is unsurprising given that both BTC and ETH continue to trade significantly below their all-time high levels.
The report also spotlights Basic Attention Token (BAT), which has surged over 100% since 11 October to around $0.27, significantly outpacing the broader altcoin recovery. The Ethereum-based token, which powers Brave browser's privacy-focused advertising ecosystem serving over 100 million monthly users, has helped make social tokens the second-best performing sector over the past month, trailing only privacy coins.
For detailed insights, readers may download the full report.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk / #BybitLearn
About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media
Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Bybit & Block Scholes Report: Market Sentiment Shows Early Signs of Recovery
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Infinix reinforces its commitment to mobile esports worldwide as the GT 30 Pro powers the 2025 PUBG MOBILE GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP in Bangkok.
HONG KONG, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinix today announced its continued cooperation with PUBG MOBILE for the 2025 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship, with the Infinix GT 30 Pro selected as the exclusive official gaming device for this year's tournament. The announcement follows the recent launch of the inaugural 2025 PUBG MOBILE Africa Cup in Kenya and underscores Infinix's growing role in supporting competitive mobile gaming across emerging markets and on the global stage.
2025 PMGC Set to Unite 40 Elite Teams in Bangkok
The 2025 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 24 to December 14. The tournament features four stages: The Gauntlet, Group Stage, Last Chance, and Grand Finals. A total of 40 top teams from 12 regions, including one invited host team from Thailand, will compete for the world title.
As the official device sponsor, Infinix will support tournament operations with the GT 30 Pro and will be featured across event and broadcast integrations throughout the competition. Infinix will also present the tournament's FMVP Award, recognising the standout player of 2025 PMGC.
GT 30 Pro Delivers Reliable Tournament-Level Performance for 2025 PMGC
As the official gaming device of the 2025 PMGC, the Infinix GT 30 Pro has been optimised to support the demands of high-intensity competitive gameplay. The device maintains stable high-frame-rate performance, rapid touch response, and dependable thermal management during extended match sessions. Its responsive controls, high-refresh display, and system-level enhancements for PUBG MOBILE ensure that professional players can compete with accuracy and consistency throughout the tournament.
The Infinix Product Director said: "Infinix believes that competitive mobile gaming should be both high-performance and accessible. Our involvement in the 2025 PMGC, following initiatives such as the 2025 PUBG MOBILE Africa Cup, 2025 PMSL CSA, MENA, AM, and EU, allows us to support global competition with the GT 30 Pro while enabling more players to experience the excitement of professional mobile esports."
From 2025 PUBG MOBILE Africa Cup to 2025 PMGC: Strengthening Esports Pathways
Earlier this year, Infinix and PUBG MOBILE launched the first official tournament on the African continent, the 2025 PUBG MOBILE Africa Cup in Kenya. The GT 30 Pro served as the official device, and the champion team secured direct qualification for the 2025 PMGC. This marked a meaningful step forward in supporting the growth of esports in emerging regions.
As the journey to PMGC continues, Infinix is rolling out global fan-engagement initiatives that bring communities closer to the world's biggest mobile esports stage. These include creator-led content collaborations, regional community activities, and interactive digital campaigns that highlight the passion and energy of mobile esports.
In selected regions, Infinix will also introduce PMGC-themed product experiences and limited-time fan rewards to build additional excitement around the competition.
Main Infinix PMGC Activities
- Four featured content creators will take part in the PUBG MOBILE Superstars Unite programme as Infinix Team.
- A total of 16 fan ambassadors from around the world will participate, representing Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
- Infinix will support three teams from emerging markets: ARCRED, Influence Rage and True Rippers.
Key Tournament Information
- Dates: November 24 to December 14, 2025
- Grand Finals: December 12 to 14
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
- League Stage Venue: Imperial World Samrong
- Grand Finals Venue: Siam Paragon Hall
- Official Gaming Device: Infinix GT 30 Pro
- Livestream Platforms: Twitch, YouTube Gaming, PUBG MOBILE Official Channels
About Infinix:
Founded in 2013, Infinix is a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers. With a presence in over 70 countries, Infinix delivers cutting-edge technology, stylish design, and outstanding performance. Our product lineup includes smartphones, TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, and smart TVs. In 2023, Infinix was recognized in Kantar and Google's top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders Report and ranked sixth in Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 in the Asia-Pacific sector. For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/.
About PUBG MOBILE:
PUBG MOBILE is based on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles, and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone. PUBG MOBILE is co-developed by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS of Tencent Games and KRAFTON, Inc.
For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILE accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play.
Infinix reinforces its commitment to mobile esports worldwide as the GT 30 Pro powers the 2025 PUBG MOBILE GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP in Bangkok.
HONG KONG, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinix today announced its continued cooperation with PUBG MOBILE for the 2025 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship, with the Infinix GT 30 Pro selected as the exclusive official gaming device for this year's tournament. The announcement follows the recent launch of the inaugural 2025 PUBG MOBILE Africa Cup in Kenya and underscores Infinix's growing role in supporting competitive mobile gaming across emerging markets and on the global stage.
2025 PMGC Set to Unite 40 Elite Teams in Bangkok
The 2025 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 24 to December 14. The tournament features four stages: The Gauntlet, Group Stage, Last Chance, and Grand Finals. A total of 40 top teams from 12 regions, including one invited host team from Thailand, will compete for the world title.
As the official device sponsor, Infinix will support tournament operations with the GT 30 Pro and will be featured across event and broadcast integrations throughout the competition. Infinix will also present the tournament's FMVP Award, recognising the standout player of 2025 PMGC.
GT 30 Pro Delivers Reliable Tournament-Level Performance for 2025 PMGC
As the official gaming device of the 2025 PMGC, the Infinix GT 30 Pro has been optimised to support the demands of high-intensity competitive gameplay. The device maintains stable high-frame-rate performance, rapid touch response, and dependable thermal management during extended match sessions. Its responsive controls, high-refresh display, and system-level enhancements for PUBG MOBILE ensure that professional players can compete with accuracy and consistency throughout the tournament.
The Infinix Product Director said: "Infinix believes that competitive mobile gaming should be both high-performance and accessible. Our involvement in the 2025 PMGC, following initiatives such as the 2025 PUBG MOBILE Africa Cup, 2025 PMSL CSA, MENA, AM, and EU, allows us to support global competition with the GT 30 Pro while enabling more players to experience the excitement of professional mobile esports."
From 2025 PUBG MOBILE Africa Cup to 2025 PMGC: Strengthening Esports Pathways
Earlier this year, Infinix and PUBG MOBILE launched the first official tournament on the African continent, the 2025 PUBG MOBILE Africa Cup in Kenya. The GT 30 Pro served as the official device, and the champion team secured direct qualification for the 2025 PMGC. This marked a meaningful step forward in supporting the growth of esports in emerging regions.
As the journey to PMGC continues, Infinix is rolling out global fan-engagement initiatives that bring communities closer to the world's biggest mobile esports stage. These include creator-led content collaborations, regional community activities, and interactive digital campaigns that highlight the passion and energy of mobile esports.
In selected regions, Infinix will also introduce PMGC-themed product experiences and limited-time fan rewards to build additional excitement around the competition.
Main Infinix PMGC Activities
- Four featured content creators will take part in the PUBG MOBILE Superstars Unite programme as Infinix Team.
- A total of 16 fan ambassadors from around the world will participate, representing Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
- Infinix will support three teams from emerging markets: ARCRED, Influence Rage and True Rippers.
Key Tournament Information
- Dates: November 24 to December 14, 2025
- Grand Finals: December 12 to 14
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
- League Stage Venue: Imperial World Samrong
- Grand Finals Venue: Siam Paragon Hall
- Official Gaming Device: Infinix GT 30 Pro
- Livestream Platforms: Twitch, YouTube Gaming, PUBG MOBILE Official Channels
About Infinix:
Founded in 2013, Infinix is a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers. With a presence in over 70 countries, Infinix delivers cutting-edge technology, stylish design, and outstanding performance. Our product lineup includes smartphones, TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, and smart TVs. In 2023, Infinix was recognized in Kantar and Google's top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders Report and ranked sixth in Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 in the Asia-Pacific sector. For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/.
About PUBG MOBILE:
PUBG MOBILE is based on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles, and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone. PUBG MOBILE is co-developed by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS of Tencent Games and KRAFTON, Inc.
For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILE accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Infinix Brings Tournament-Grade Performance to the 2025 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship with GT 30 Pro as the Official Gaming Device
Infinix Brings Tournament-Grade Performance to the 2025 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship with GT 30 Pro as the Official Gaming Device
