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Data shows that during the Christmas week, U.S. listed spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a massive outflow of funds, with a cumulative net outflow of approximately $782 million. Among them, the single-day net outflow on Friday reached $276 million, marking the peak outflow during the holiday.Specifically, BlackRock's IBIT saw a single-day outflow of nearly $193 million, Fidelity's FBTC had an outflow of about $74 million, while Grayscale's GBTC continued to experience small but persistent fund redemptions. As a result, the total asset size of Bitcoin spot ETFs dropped to about $113.5 billion, down from over $120 billion earlier in December.It is noteworthy that despite the outflow of funds, the price of Bitcoin remained around $87,000, indicating that this withdrawal of funds is more likely due to year-end asset rebalancing and decreased holiday liquidity, rather than market panic.Analysis indicates that this marks the sixth consecutive trading day of net outflows for spot Bitcoin ETFs, with a cumulative outflow exceeding $1.1 billion, representing the longest outflow period since this fall. However, institutional insiders believe that holiday outflows are not uncommon, and as trading resumes in January, institutional funds may flow back in, making the direction of ETF funds more meaningful at that time.

On the second day of Christmas, the US stock market will open for trading as usual. CME's precious metals, energy, foreign exchange, and stock index futures contracts will also trade as usual, while US Treasury futures contracts will be suspended from trading between 14:00 and 19:00 Beijing time due to the European market holiday.The stock markets in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Europe, and Canada will be closed for the entire day. (Jin Shi)

Nano Labs founder Jack Kong posted on X platform that the price of Bitcoin has increased nearly 400,000 times from $0.25 in 2010 to $98,200 in 2024.Historical data shows that Bitcoin bear market bottoms often occur around Christmas, such as $319 in 2014, $3,815 in 2018, and $16,831 in 2022. The predicted $88,000 for 2025 represents a pullback compared to 2024, which may reflect the market's expectation of cyclical adjustments. From a macro perspective, this volatility is precisely the growth characteristic of digital assets as emerging store of value tools.

According to Bloomberg. While traditional financial markets are experiencing a wave of seasonal optimism at the end of the year, Bitcoin's trading price hovers around $87,370, fluctuating within the range of $85,000 to $90,000, with almost no signs of recovery.Analysts believe that this asset, built on speculation, volatility, and disruptive factors, has ended the year in stagnation. On-chain data shows that the supply of BTC held for at least two years has decreased by 1.6 million since the beginning of 2023, worth approximately $14 billion, indicating that early holders are cashing out at the fastest rate in recent years.

Cryptanalysis expert Michaël van de Poppe posted on the X platform that Bitcoin has been hovering between $85,000 and $90,000 for several weeks, and now it's a waiting game, with capital only likely to flow back into the cryptocurrency market after U.S. stocks reach local highs.Market analysis suggests that historically, Bitcoin tends to experience fluctuations of 5% to 7% during the Christmas period, a pattern usually related to year-end options expirations rather than new fundamental catalysts. Data shows that approximately 300,000 Bitcoin options contracts (worth $23.7 billion) and 446,000 IBIT options contracts are set to expire this Friday.

Due to the Christmas holiday, the Hong Kong stock market will begin a holiday this afternoon and will be closed for the next two days; the U.S. stock market will close early today at 02:00 Beijing time on the 25th and will be closed tomorrow; the German and Italian stock markets will be closed starting today, while the French, British, and Spanish stock markets will close early today and will be closed for the next two days.Today, trading for precious metals, energy, and foreign exchange futures contracts under the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) will end early at 02:45 Beijing time on the 25th, and stock index futures trading will end early at 02:15 Beijing time on the 25th; trading for Brent crude oil futures contracts under the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) will end early at 03:00 Beijing time on the 25th.

According to official news, as the Christmas season approaches, SunPump officially launches the "Light Up the MEME Star" interstellar Christmas mystery event. From December 22 to 30, 2025, users can follow the official account, participate in interactions, and capture dynamic images of Santa Claus in SunPump style to send holiday greetings, with a chance to share a prize pool of 600 USDT and win limited edition themed gifts.As a one-stop infrastructure platform for the issuance, trading, and community building of Meme tokens within the TRON ecosystem, SunPump is not only a technical tool but also an ecosystem that integrates AI-driven solutions, community governance, and cultural innovation. In the future, SunPump will continue to focus on the issuance of Meme assets and community incentive systems, promoting the deep integration of Meme culture and digital assets within the TRON ecosystem. This event is an innovative practice in a festive context, and more ecological project activities will be launched in succession, so stay tuned for this blockchain exploration journey throughout the holiday season.

According to CoinDesk, historical data shows that the S&P 500 index tends to rise during the last week of December and the first two trading days of January each year. If this scenario repeats, it could alleviate Bitcoin's predicament, as Bitcoin is currently experiencing its toughest fourth quarter since 2022.Market statistics indicate that since 2005, the S&P 500 index has risen 15 times during the "Christmas rally" period, with only 5 declines, averaging a gain of 0.58%. However, Bitcoin's "Christmas rally" history has been tumultuous, with strong rebounds of 33% and 46% in 2011 and 2016, respectively, while other years have shown weak performance, such as a 14% decline in 2014 and a 10% decline in 2021.

CryptoQuant analyst Axel posted that Bitcoin is entering the Christmas market window, with market rating indicators showing bullish sentiment but not yet overheated. The short liquidations further exacerbate the asymmetric market situation favoring buyers.The derivatives market structure indicates that the current Bitcoin futures market is primarily focused on short covering, which will create mechanical buying pressure, driving prices up. The market is entering a "bullish neutrality" state, with positive expected returns.

Analyst Justin Low from the U.S. financial website Investinglive stated that as the Christmas holiday approaches, gold and silver traders have not slowed down. The precious metals continued to rise in the new week, with spot gold now soaring to a new record high above $4,400 per ounce.If gold firmly stands above $4,400, it will open up greater upward potential. However, the headwinds facing gold may not truly manifest until the second half of 2026. Even so, we cannot rule out the possibility that market participants may price in this expectation ahead of time. The key challenge to the narrative of rising gold prices lies in "major central banks gradually shifting from rate cuts and mentioning rate hikes again in the future."This is something to be cautious about. But at least for now, gold buyers will continue to maintain a bullish momentum. However, thin liquidity may amplify the current gains, especially with the Christmas and New Year holidays approaching, leading to a quieter market. Therefore, even though seasonal patterns show that December and January have historically been good months for gold over the past twenty years, liquidity factors must also be considered when looking forward to further upward trends. (Jin Shi)

According to official news, on the occasion of Christmas and New Year, the TRON ecosystem invites you to step into a new era of AI. The "Light Up AI Star" Christmas special event has now begun. From now until December 25, users can generate exclusive Meme coins that blend AI and Christmas elements as digital gifts for friends to share in the holiday joy, simply by using the SunGenX smart assistant. The event collaborates with AINFT to showcase the latest achievements of the TRON ecosystem in the AI + blockchain field, and participants will have the chance to share a generous prize pool and limited-edition merchandise.AINFT, as a key infrastructure in the TRON ecosystem for artificial intelligence, is committed to promoting the deep integration of blockchain and AI technologies, building the next generation of intelligent and trustworthy digital ecosystems. The "Light Up AI Star" event is a vivid practice of this vision, allowing users to experience AI-driven content creation and assetization capabilities. More ecological project activities will be launched soon, so stay tuned for this blockchain exploration journey throughout the holiday season.

According to CoinDesk, the brand animation clips of the famous NFT project "Pudgy Penguins" will be aired at the Sphere in Las Vegas during the Christmas season, marking another step in its entry into the real-world consumer market.The animation will be played continuously for several days starting from December 24, featuring multiple animation clips, with Pudgy Penguins spending approximately $500,000 on this placement.

According to official Twitter news, TRON ECO announced the Holiday Odyssey festival special event to be held from December 10, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in collaboration with ecological projects such as SunPump, WINkLink, BitTorrent, JUST, AINFT, and OSK, creating an interstellar exploration journey that spans Christmas and New Year.Users can collect holiday rewards through interaction and creation on five themed planets, collectively illuminating the TRON ecological universe. The preheating period has now begun, and more surprises will be revealed soon.

MEXC Christmas Carnival officially kicks off today and will last until December 31. During this period, 6 major Christmas-themed events will be launched, featuring diverse formats and rich gameplay. Stay tuned.Users can participate to win cryptocurrency rewards, airdrops, and trading experience bonuses, enjoying a wealth of benefits, with a total prize pool exceeding $1,000,000, available for a limited time.

As Christmas approaches, Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has added a Christmas hat element to his X (formerly Twitter) account profile picture.

"Christmas rally" is often one of the most beloved traditions on Wall Street. After Thanksgiving, U.S. stocks tend to rise slowly, volatility decreases, and December often becomes one of the strongest months of the year. However, strategists say that this year, the "Santa Claus" may not make an appearance.Amy Wu Silverman, head of derivatives strategy at RBC Capital Markets, stated, "I don't know if we will see a 'Christmas rally,' but we will certainly encounter another volatility 'pit,' or a rebound in volatility." She noted that bearish sentiment in the options market has increased, and investors are buying more downside protection.Omar Aguilar, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Schwab Asset Management, also sees similar risks brewing beneath the surface. He said on Monday, "We are seeing a lot of dispersion and divergence in many things. After the government shutdown, the arrival of new macro data is not balanced, and there are early signs of rotation among industry leaders." (Jin Shi)

According to market news, Trump will select the next Federal Reserve Chairman before Christmas.