We view the early December dip across BTC, ETH, and XRP as a short-term correction likely linked to a temporary breakdown in market maker activity, which highlights ongoing liquidity gaps but also reinforces how quickly the crypto market adapts and stabilizes.

Despite the pullback, the underlying structure remains constructive.

If the Federal Reserve adopts a more dovish tone under new leadership, rate-cut expectations could fuel a renewed rally, potentially driving Bitcoin back toward $110,000 and pushing Ethereum above $3,300 by year-end as liquidity improves and adoption deepens.

On the other hand, if inflation remains sticky and delays policy easing, markets may drift sideways, with Bitcoin stabilizing in the $80,000–$100,000 range and Ethereum holding between $2,600 and $3,300.

For long-term participants, that environment historically presents attractive accumulation windows.

Upcoming CPI prints and the next FOMC meeting stand out as key catalysts that could ignite risk-on sentiment and support a more sustainable recovery as institutional inflows pick up.

Overall, these dynamics point to a maturing industry that is increasingly intertwined with global macro shifts.

The path forward will reward disciplined positioning, strong security practices, and diversified exposure as crypto cements its role in modern financial portfolios.

Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget

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