Crypto started the week with an upward trend, but the real question is: Is this movement a Christmas cheer or the beginning of a trend? On December 22, the total crypto market capitalization rose to $3.086T. At first glance, the picture looks positive. However, the calendar detail is important.
📌 Why Is the Market Rising?
Pre-holiday risk appetite increase
Shortened US market hours → lower volume
Gradual unwinding of short positions
These three factors generally trigger temporary rallies.
⚠️ But the Point to Watch Low-volume rises can mean two things: 1️⃣ No strong selling → price drifts upward 2️⃣ No genuine buyers → movement can easily reverse That's why the structure is more important than the price here.
🎄 Is it a Christmas Rally or a Trend?
If the market cap stays above $3.1T → this is no longer just holiday effect
If it pulls back without volume coming in → this is a morale reset
In other words, the critical threshold: sustainability
🧠 My Interpretation What we are seeing right now:
No panic
No excessive euphoria
But “buying appetite is being tested”
The true direction will be shown after the US holiday return.
If this movement continues, which assets will stand out first? BTC, ETH, or the quiet altcoins?
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Crypto started the week with an upward trend, but the real question is:
Is this movement a Christmas cheer or the beginning of a trend?
On December 22, the total crypto market capitalization rose to $3.086T.
At first glance, the picture looks positive. However, the calendar detail is important.
📌 Why Is the Market Rising?
Pre-holiday risk appetite increase
Shortened US market hours → lower volume
Gradual unwinding of short positions
These three factors generally trigger temporary rallies.
⚠️ But the Point to Watch
Low-volume rises can mean two things:
1️⃣ No strong selling → price drifts upward
2️⃣ No genuine buyers → movement can easily reverse
That's why the structure is more important than the price here.
🎄 Is it a Christmas Rally or a Trend?
If the market cap stays above $3.1T → this is no longer just holiday effect
If it pulls back without volume coming in → this is a morale reset
In other words, the critical threshold: sustainability
🧠 My Interpretation
What we are seeing right now:
No panic
No excessive euphoria
But “buying appetite is being tested”
The true direction will be shown after the US holiday return.
If this movement continues, which assets will stand out first?
BTC, ETH, or the quiet altcoins?