Bitcoin in Dec ’25: Hold On To Your Hats! 🤯

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So, everyone’s terribly worried about the Bitcoin price in December 2025, aren’t they? Because November, you see, decided to be…difficult. It went down. Quite a lot, actually – a dismal 17%. Apparently, November wasn’t feeling its usual exuberant self, and frankly, it’s making people question whether that little bounce to $80,000 was a genuine upswing or just a temporary blip in the existential dread.

December, being December, is notoriously indecisive when it comes to Bitcoin. Sometimes it’s generous, sometimes…not so much. Early indications suggest a distinct lack of enthusiasm. Spot flows are being cautious, and the on-chain signals are whispering anxieties. This in-depth analysis – because everything must be ‘in-depth’ these days – will attempt to decipher all this, focusing on seasonal patterns, the endless fascination with ETFs, and what the little signals on the blockchain are mumbling.

Bitcoin’s December History and What ETF Flows Reveal

December isn’t generally known as a time of wild Bitcoin riches. Historically, the average return is 8.42%, which sounds impressive until you realize the median return is a paltry 1.69%. The last four years have been, shall we say, consistently inconsistent, with three Decembers demonstrating a distinct dislike of upward trajectories. 📉

November’s dreary performance just added fuel to the fire. Instead of behaving as seasonally expected, Bitcoin decided to take a rather sizable tumble downwards.

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And the ETFs? Equally unenthusiastic. November saw a truly staggering net outflow of $3.48 billion. It appears institutions are being rather…sensible. This is a new development. It’s almost as if people are realizing this is all a bit…volatile.

According to MEXC Chief Analyst Shawn Young – a man who presumably has a very strong opinion on Bitcoin – what’s needed is more consistent ETF demand:

“The most obvious sign of Bitcoin’s next surge will be…well, more money flowing in. Specifically, multiple days of $200-$300 million inflows. When that happens, it may indicate that institutional investors are re-evaluating their life choices and throwing money at Bitcoin again,” he stated with a refreshing dose of brutal honesty.

Hunter Rogers, Co-Founder of TeraHash, chimed in with equally thrilling predictions:

“I don’t anticipate a wildly exciting December. Or a disastrous one, for that matter. A quiet month with a slowly upwards drift seems more likely. Unless ETF flows suddenly become enthusiastic and volatility decides to take a nap, Bitcoin may offer a minor, unassuming positive surprise. It all feels rather…temporary.”

In short, seasonal whims and ETF flows suggest a cautious December unless someone suddenly decides to open the financial floodgates.

On-Chain Metrics Still Show Weak Conviction

The signals coming from the blockchain itself aren’t exactly screaming “BUY!” Whales are still moving coins to exchanges (presumably to either sell or to…well, we don’t know, whales are enigmatic creatures) and long-term holders are exhibiting a reluctance to engage. It seems no one is quite sure what to do. 🤔

The Exchange Whale Ratio – a deeply important metric nobody fully understands – has been saying that the big players are potentially gearing up for a sale. It climbed from 0.32 to 0.68 in November, then eased slightly to 0.53. Still, it’s in a zone that indicates looming panic, not confident accumulation.

And the Hodler Net Position Change, tracking the behavior of those who’ve been hodling for a long time, remains stubbornly red. These wallets have been offloading coins for six months. The last time it turned green was in late September, a distant memory now. 👻

Shawn Young added, with the air of someone who’s seen this all before:

“The rally might begin when the original sellers finally stop unloading their coins, whale accumulation becomes a positive thing, and market depth…thickens.”

Hunter Rogers concurred, pointing out that any significant shift needs a change in supply dynamics:

“When long-term holders quietly start accumulating again, that indicates that the selling pressure is lessened.”

So, neither trend has shifted. Whales are still sending coins to exchanges, and long-term holders are still distributing. A deeper retest of the price remains a likely scenario.

Bitcoin Price In December: Key Risks And Confirmations

Bitcoin is currently balanced on a knife-edge. A small move in either direction could set the tone for the entire month. The overall trend leans downwards, and the technical charts sadly confirm what the ETFs and on-chain data are hinting at.

BTC recently fell below the lower boundary of a bearish flag pattern, which, according to experts – and therefore deeply important – suggests a potential drop to $66,800. However, market stability might prevent that from happening immediately.

For December, the key level to watch is $80,400. It provided some support earlier this month, but it’s currently looking rather precarious. A decisive drop below that level could trigger further declines.

Shawn Young offers a glimmer of hope:

“Bitcoin’s market situation suggests a brief dip to shake things up, rather than a long, drawn-out collapse!”

Conversely, breaking above $97,100-the midpoint of current setup-would turn the situation on its head. A daily close above that level would invalidate the bearish flag and open the door to resistance near $101,600.

Hunter Rogers also emphasized that volume needs to accompany any upward movement:

“If Bitcoin holds above the breakout zone and volume increases, then the market can start treating that area as a reliable floor.”

So, until there is clarity, the downside risk is greater. A lower Bitcoin price is possible if ETF outflows accelerate or whales continue to send coins to exchanges.

For now, Bitcoin sits between $80,400 (a last-ditch defensive boundary) and $97,137 (the ceiling that could reignite momentum). It’s a bit of a pickle, really. 🤷‍♀️

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2025-11-30 17:15