Crypto’s Holiday Tease: Bitcoin Stalls at $88K, Market Clings to $3 Trillion—But No One Is Celebrating

Crypto markets managed a modest Christmas rally, nudging the total cap back over $3 trillion, but traders are far from bullish. Bitcoin is drifting sideways near $87,400, while Ethereum preserves its $2,800–$3,000 rut. Thin liquidity, ETF outflows, and a bloodbath in AI tokens keep confidence low. Elon’s AI-powered optimism and Russian exchange news are mere distractions—serious moves hinge on US monetary policy and fresh ETF inflows. Nobody’s betting big heading into the year-end; this is positioning, not conviction. Continue to read Crypto’s Holiday Tease: Bitcoin Stalls at $88K, Market Clings to $3 Trillion—But No One Is Celebrating