Most cryptocurrency prices are trading within a narrow range with no significant changes. Experts explain this by the pre-holiday decrease in market liquidity, noting positive fundamental factors for future growth.

The lack of a "crazy" price surge of the first cryptocurrency in December could be a factor that prevents a sharp decline in the first quarter of 2026. Investor Anthony Pompliano expressed this opinion in an interview with CNBC.

Anthony Pompliano forecasts a stable 2026 for Bitcoin

$KAS The crypto market is about to face an important test – on Friday, December 26, the expiration of Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth $27 billion on the Deribit cryptocurrency derivatives exchange. The event affects over 50% of Deribit's total open interest. When large positions expire, it causes volatility in the market as traders rush to close deals or roll them over to new expiry dates.

$BTC The crypto market is about to face an important test – on Friday, December 26, the expiration of Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth $27 billion on the Deribit cryptocurrency derivatives exchange. The event affects over 50% of Deribit's total open interest. When large positions expire, it causes volatility in the market as traders rush to close deals or roll them over to new expiry dates.

$KAS Blockchain market experts believe that Kaspa has significant growth potential due to its technological architecture and scalability. The medium-term forecast for 2030 ranges from $0.45 to $0.60 per coin, assuming further adoption and ecosystem expansion.

$BTC Experts: Bitcoin risks entering a prolonged correction and could fall as low as $77 k

$BTC JPMorgan believes that Bitcoin is ready for a powerful rise as trading patterns similar to gold and changing market dynamics create conditions for significant increases in the coming months.

$BTC Bitcoin is trading around 88,000, below the Fair Value Gap zone (FVG).
The price may rise to fill the FVG in the range of 89,700–91,000 and test the descending trend line.
Above this zone, resistance is around 92,300–94,100.
After the FVG test and trend line, Bitcoin may drop to the support around 84,600–82,500.
Monitoring price reactions at FVG and trend lines can help identify short-term movements.
Support levels can be potential buying zones.
A breakout above the FVG or trend line may indicate a shift in structure.
This analysis is based on the concepts of price action and market struc

$BTC All in the attention of the crypto market has switched to the actions of financial regulators from the USA and Japan, experts from the market maker Wintermute note. They believe that the digital asset market is in a wait-and-see position, where "macroeconomic events will determine" the next price movement. Expectations for the Bitcoin price by the end of the year are divided into forecasts of levels $85 k and $100 k.

$BTC The US federal debt and fiscal instability have made Bitcoin a hedge against sovereign default risks. Analysts from Bitwise forecast that Bitcoin could reach a "fair value" of $230,000 due to its scarcity and resilience in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty. The Congressional Budget Office projects that net interest payments on the US debt will triple to $3 trillion by 2030, further increasing Bitcoin's appeal as a decentralized store of value.

$BTC In the past year, the largest cryptocurrencies reached new peaks and then sharply retreated from them, but 2026 is expected to be a "bullish" year, according to Bitwise. They explain this by the fact that positive trends in the industry, such as the growth of institutional demand and progress in regulation, are too strong to be held back for long.

$BTC Senior Bloomberg Intelligence Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone warned that the asset's price could plummet to $10 000 in 2026.

$BTC Every time Japan raised its key interest rate, Bitcoin dropped at least 20%. On December 19, the Bank of Japan will raise the rate by 25 basis points, as in previous times.

The market expects positivity not only from a decrease in the key interest rate but also from inflation forecasts and the pace of monetary policy easing next year.
To achieve the target of $BTC 000 in the first cryptocurrency, two important barriers must be overcome:
$112 000 — the lower boundary of the realized price range;
$99 000 — the annual moving average.
After testing the $102 000 mark, the further dynamics will depend on traders' profit-taking. If selling pressure remains low, the rally will continue.

$BTC Crypto enthusiasts did not express enthusiasm for the Fed's decision, although it theoretically encourages increased risk appetite. The thing is, Powell did not announce anything extraordinary. The 25 basis point rate cut fully aligned with the consensus forecast. However, the Fed chair's speech itself did not particularly inspire crypto investors. Powell stated that there is complete uncertainty in the economy. Statistical data for October and half of November has not yet been collected due to the shutdown that affected U.S. government agencies. Additionally, concerns remain regarding Pr

$BTC Coinbase Institutional analysts have permitted a positive scenario for the digital assets industry in December. In their opinion, the November correction has paved the way for market recovery by the end of the year.

$BTC The focus of the market is the results of the Fed meeting. They will be announced later this evening. The consensus suggests a hawkish 0.25 percentage point rate cut. Probability is 89.9%. Traders have been pricing in this reduction for already 2 weeks. It is already in the market. However, the degree of firmness in the central bank chief Jerome Powell's press conference is in question.
Market participants fear that Powell will derail BTC's recovery. This could happen if he continues to emphasize tariff inflation risks. He will also need to justify the December rate cut. If Powell is toug

$BTC The year is coming to an end, and it has proven to be extremely challenging for many traders—primarily not because of the market downturn, but due to the unprecedentedly tough actions of market makers. Their aggressive tactics led to large-scale liquidations of positions among participants who became excessively involved in leveraged trading.
As a result, market liquidity has noticeably declined, and overall investor optimism has weakened, despite a favorable political backdrop and continued support for the cryptocurrency industry. Expectations for new all-time highs were not met, and the

By the morning of December 4, 2025, the crypto market had stabilized after a volatile start to the week. Bitcoin is holding around $BTC K after a correction, and Ethereum has completed the Fusaka upgrade, boosting investor optimism. Most major altcoins have recovered part of their recent losses, but overall, market participants remain cautious despite hopes for a year-end rally.