Crypto market recap: Ethereum reclaims $3,000

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Highlights

Crypto market cap rebounded to $3.01T as Bitcoin held near $88,900 and easing liquidations stabilized prices.
Altcoins showed selective gains, but Bitcoin dominance stayed high, with capital favoring large, liquid assets.
Improving ETF flows and liquidity helped sentiment, though investors remain cautious ahead of the new year.

Bitcoin is trading near $88,900, holding above key short-term support levels as selling pressure eases. The Fear & Greed Index has risen to 32, indicating a shift away from extreme fear toward cautious stabilization. Trading activity suggests that forced liquidations have slowed, allowing price action to normalize. Bitcoin’s short-term gains remain measured, reflecting a market still sensitive to macro and liquidity signals. Despite muted momentum, buyers appear willing to defend current levels. Volumes remain healthy, pointing to renewed engagement rather than thin holiday trading. Overall, Bitcoin’s resilience continues to anchor the broader market.

Altcoins show selective strength but Bitcoin dominance persists

Ethereum has moved back above $3,000, benefiting from improved risk appetite and steady inflows. Solana and BNB have also posted gains, though broader altcoin participation remains uneven. The altcoin season index at 19 confirms that capital allocation still favors Bitcoin over smaller assets. Average crypto RSI near 48 suggests markets are approaching neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.

Some speculative activity has returned, aided by increased liquidity from recent ecosystem events. However, most altcoins remain well below recent highs, underscoring cautious positioning. Stablecoin supply remains elevated, indicating capital is still waiting on clearer conviction. Altcoin recovery appears selective rather than broad-based.

Liquidity improves as ETF flows and market events support sentiment

Liquidity conditions have improved following a reversal in recent ETF outflows, helping stabilize price action across major assets. Institutional participation appears to be resuming after a brief period of disengagement. Large-scale token distributions have injected additional liquidity, contributing to higher on-chain and exchange activity.

This influx has helped absorb selling pressure without triggering significant volatility. Market participants are increasingly focused on whether these flows can sustain momentum into the new year. While uncertainty remains, structural demand appears intact. The balance between institutional inflows and retail caution continues to define near-term direction. For now, improving liquidity is providing a supportive backdrop.

Recently we wrote that Bitwise Asset Management escalated its campaign to bring more digital assets into regulated U.S. markets, filing applications on Dec. 30 for 11 new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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