Crypto Market Pulse: December 17, 2025
The "patience pays off" mantra is being put to the ultimate test today. After a volatile Q4, the market is in a deep "risk-off" phase, with the Fear & Greed Index hitting an extreme low of 11.
* Bitcoin (BTC): Currently trading around $87,000, down roughly 30% from its October peak of $126,000. It’s facing heavy resistance as long-term holders continue a massive distribution phase.
* Ethereum (ETH): Hovering near $2,930. Despite a rough month, institutional interest remains high, with analysts setting ambitious targets for a 2026 recovery.
* Altcoins: SOL ($126) and XRP ($1.88) are mirroring the broader dip, though new Spot-Quoted Futures for both launched this week on the CME, signaling long-term maturity.
The Bottom Line: We are seeing a classic year-end "shakeout." While the current prices are painful for recent buyers, structural milestones—like the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plans—suggest the foundation is actually getting stronger.
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