Top Market News - December 03, 2025

Dear Reader, welcome to today’s dive into the financial world! I’m sharing my thoughts on the latest market moves, from Bitcoin ETF outflows in a bear market to a Korean worker's ETF success story, retirement planning with $145K, and InvestingPro's accurate stock collapse prediction. These insights, drawn from recent trends, are my way of helping you navigate the path to financial freedom. Let’s explore together.

Bitcoin ETF Posts Record Outflow Amid Crypto Bear Market

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded a record $523 million single-day outflow on Tuesday, the largest since its January 2024 debut, as Bitcoin fell nearly 30% from its October peak, pushing ETF investors into the red amid weakening confidence and broader market downturns, with total spot Bitcoin ETF outflows nearing $3 billion for November.

Tip: In crypto bear phases, consider reducing exposure to spot ETFs like IBIT and reallocating to stablecoins or diversified assets until sentiment stabilizes.

Office Worker Turns 300 Mil. Won into 1.5 Bil. Won with Simple US ETF Investing

Kim Ji-hoon, a 40s office worker, grew his 300 million won ($220,000) investment into 1.5 billion won over five years through three U.S. ETFs (S&P 500 for stability, Nasdaq 100 for growth, and dividend-focused for income), achieving financial independence with 4 million won monthly post-retirement income, as detailed in his bestselling book "Retire with Just 3 U.S. ETFs."

Tip: Emulate Kim's balanced ETF approach—allocate across S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and dividend funds for steady compounding toward financial freedom.

Retiring Soon with $145K, Home Owned, No Debt—Want to Travel: What's My Move?

A soon-to-retire individual with $145K savings, a paid-off home, no debt, and travel aspirations seeks advice: Experts recommend a conservative 3-4% withdrawal rate ($365-487/month from savings) plus Social Security (~$1,500/month average) for $50K annual spending, suggesting part-time work or home equity access if needed, while prioritizing diversified low-risk investments for longevity.

Tip: With your debt-free status, use a 3% safe withdrawal on $145K (~$360/month) plus SS for basics; budget travel at 20% of income and consider gig work for extras without depleting principal.

InvestingPro’s Fair Value Model Predicted Bullish’s 45% Stock Collapse

InvestingPro’s Fair Value model flagged Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) as overvalued at $69.18 in September 2025 (intrinsic $40.88, 41% downside), accurately predicting its 45% drop to $37.79 by November amid negative EBITDA (-$82.5M) and EPS (-$1.29), despite Clear Street's Buy upgrade with lowered target.

Tip: Use fair value tools like InvestingPro to spot overvalued stocks like BLSH early; focus on fundamentals over analyst hype for timely exits.