While December is historically known as a strong period with the "Santa Claus Rally," as of December 17, 2025, financial markets are facing volatility and uncertainty as the year draws to a close. The Fed's interest rate policies and employment data are bringing investors' search for a "bottom" to the forefront. Yes, there were significant corrections in early and mid-December:
Consecutive outflows from BTC ETFs ($277M+ in a single day). Macro factors: Fed interest rate expectations, inflation data, and risk-off mood. Altcoin rotation: While BTC dominance increased, ETH, SOL, and XRP faced more pressure. Although declines were observed, particularly in major coins like BTC, ETH, XRP, and Solana (SOL), I am not yet inclined to believe in a major "bottom" (bear market). #HasTheMarketDipped?
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While December is historically known as a strong period with the "Santa Claus Rally," as of December 17, 2025, financial markets are facing volatility and uncertainty as the year draws to a close. The Fed's interest rate policies and employment data are bringing investors' search for a "bottom" to the forefront. Yes, there were significant corrections in early and mid-December:
Consecutive outflows from BTC ETFs ($277M+ in a single day).
Macro factors: Fed interest rate expectations, inflation data, and risk-off mood.
Altcoin rotation: While BTC dominance increased, ETH, SOL, and XRP faced more pressure. Although declines were observed, particularly in major coins like BTC, ETH, XRP, and Solana (SOL), I am not yet inclined to believe in a major "bottom" (bear market).
#HasTheMarketDipped?