Bitcoin has lost the key $90,000 level after a roller-coaster reaction to December’s Fed rate cut. The Fed’s quarter-point rate reduction initially sparked optimismBitcoin has lost the key $90,000 level after a roller-coaster reaction to December’s Fed rate cut. The Fed’s quarter-point rate reduction initially sparked optimism

Bitcoin Loses $90,000 After Fed Cut Whipsaw – Investors Hunt Bear Market Yield and Digitap ($TAP) Emerges as Best Crypto Presale 2026

Bitcoin has lost the key $90,000 level after a roller-coaster reaction to December’s Fed rate cut. The Fed’s quarter-point rate reduction initially sparked optimism across all markets, but what looked like safe altcoins to buy quickly whipsawed due to ongoing macro concerns.

With bearish sentiment remaining in full force heading into 2026, investors should consider hunting for yield and safer crypto plays. Key to identifying the best crypto to buy is seeking projects with real-world utility and defensive mechanics. One name worth considering is Digitap ($TAP), a fintech operator and crypto presale project behind the world’s first “omni-bank.”

Digitap’s Utility Case For Those Seeking the Best Crypto To Buy

December’s cut was viewed by many analysts as a reactive response to deteriorating growth, not as confirmation of economic strength. In other words, the rate cut confirmed underlying weakness and hurt investor confidence rather than boosting it.

Faced with this uncertainty, crypto holders are encouraged to seek exposure to projects that can weather a bear market. We are seeing this play out in real time as on-chain data shows capital is fleeing speculative altcoins for more resilient options, especially Digitap.

Digitap is the fintech company behind the world’s first “omni-bank,” combining fiat banking services with crypto options on a single platform. Users can seamlessly send, receive, store, save, invest, and spend both forms of money through a Visa-powered debit card.

An optional no-KYC signup process means Digitap can market its product to the more than one billion adults worldwide who are unbanked, many of whom live in countries where access to ID is difficult.

Digitap’s status as a top crypto to buy comes from the fact that its value is not tied to speculative narratives or short-term market cycles. Instead, its value is tied to everyday user activity. Its omni-bank model offers payments, transfers, and currency conversions that people rely on regardless of whether markets are bullish or bearish.

How $TAP’s Tiered Presale And Yields Protect Bear-Market Cash

Digitap kicked off the crypto presale of its native $TAP token in late summer. It picked up momentum during the bear market selloff as it was viewed as a potential hedge against the early stages of what could be a prolonged bear market. As part of a tiered presale structure, the value of $TAP was designed to slightly increase after the completion of each round. Earliest investors were able to buy $TAP at $0.0125 and watch it inch higher after each round to now reach $0.0371.

Crucially, $TAP’s economics are built for money protection in a downturn. With a fixed token supply of 2 billion and no ability to mint more, 50% of all platform profits are allocated toward buybacks and burns and funding stakers.

In fact, early $TAP buyers can stake their tokens for attractive rewards, with annual yields up to 124% APR for long-term lock-ups. What makes $TAP stand out as a top altcoin is that these rewards are sourced from a pre-allocated reserve pool.

$TAP is closing in on the $2.5 million raised milestone. To reward investors and embrace the festive Holiday, Digitap’s ongoing “12 Days of XMAS” promotion is offering investors daily prizes on its presale widget page until January 2. The current promotion is offering a 45% bonus on a minimum investment of $50. Other deals include discounted rates and free upgrades. Investors need to act quickly because deals change daily, and once an offer expires, it’s gone for good.

Why $TAP Trades Like A Bank Stock With Extra Volatility

The combination of high-yield potential and investor-friendly tokenomics makes Digitap feel more like a high-dividend-paying stock backed by real revenue than a typical crypto play. This narrative is backed by Digitap’s live product that generates revenue, still rare in the crypto market.

Digitap’s main function of moving funds between crypto and cash and enabling global spending via a Visa card is a valuable proposition. Digitap is positioning itself as a functional financial platform, rather than just another token, giving it a strategic edge. In essence, Digitap is a utility platform first, crypto token second. This gives it a strategic edge as an attractive altcoin to buy ahead of what could be a prolonged period of uncertainty in 2026.

Digitap’s status as a crypto presale project shouldn’t deter investors from exploring this hidden altcoin. The team recently confirmed it secured a $TAP listing on exchanges, meaning it will graduate from presale to trade on live markets in the near term.

The team also announced an expected exchange listing price of $0.14, meaning participants buying today are getting a roughly 70% discount on the token’s intended debut value. This investor proposition, where holders can look ahead to an expected launch price, offers a rare pocket of clarity in an otherwise uncertain market.

By contrast, Bitcoin is stuck below the $90,000 level, with downside potential as low as $75,000 if key support levels are breached on heavy selling volume.

Source: @ctm_crypto

Bitcoin Stalls As Digitap Gains Safe-Haven Appeal

Bitcoin falling below $90,000 has become a symbol of the broader crypto market struggle. After more than a year of hype and easy money, the market is now focusing on altcoins to buy that provide superior fundamentals and stability.

In a new, bearish, and uncertain market, the “smart money” has already rotated towards projects with tangible value. Digitap’s rise as a relatively unknown project to one of the best crypto to buy as a hedge against a bear market exemplifies this shift.

By combining fintech-grade real-world utility with built-in defensive tokenomics, $TAP has emerged as a safe-haven altcoin for crypto investors. This is because Digitap offers something different: the profile of a deflationary, yield-bearing fintech play in a market craving stability.

Investors looking to protect and grow their capital through a potential crypto winter in 2026 are increasingly viewing $TAP as the best crypto presale project for 2026 and beyond. It is a project that can grow when the bear market is at its worst and thrive when the bull eventually returns.

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