Crypto Market Wrap-Up: December 2025 Rollercoaster Ends on a Cautious Note! 📉🚀

As 2025 wraps up, the crypto market is closing the year with heavy volatility. Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $88,000 after dipping below $90K earlier this week – down ~5-6% YTD amid profit-taking and macro pressures. Ethereum (ETH) and major alts like SOL & XRP are feeling the heat too, with sentiment in "Extreme Fear" territory.

Key highlights:

Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer warns of a potential year-long "crypto winter" ahead, contrasting BTC's weakness with gold's strength.

Bearish signals: Long-term holders selling, ETF outflows, and analysts eyeing further drawdowns in early 2026.

But bulls aren't out: Tom Lee (Fundstrat) remains optimistic on $ETH strategies, Citi sees $BTC hitting $143K, and historical patterns suggest consolidation before the next leg up.

XRP vs BTC debate rages – many favor Bitcoin as the safer bet into 2026 despite spot ETFs.

Volatility is normal in crypto – December swings (from $85K dips to $91K surges) remind us of that! Is this a buying dip for 2026 highs, or time to brace for more correction?

What’s your take?

HODL strong or taking profits? Drop your thoughts below! 👇