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Bitcoin and crypto markets approach 2026 with stronger fundamentals overall.
Investor sentiment however remains bearish despite regulatory and institutional progress.
Laser Digital’s derivatives desk observed muted trading during holiday periods.
Prices stayed largely flat week on week amid limited data.
Bitcoin traded near eighty nine thousand dollars following modest rallies.
Ethereum also posted gains as early week momentum briefly emerged.
Analysts noted persistent underperformance during United States trading hours sessions.
Selling pressure was linked to year end tax harvesting activity.
Crypto assets significantly lagged equities precious metals and global benchmarks.
Bullish forecasts for two hundred thousand dollar Bitcoin failed expectations.
Major altcoins including Ethereum BNB Solana and Cardano underperformed broadly.
Market confidence deteriorated after a October twenty twenty five crash.
The sell off erased billions in leveraged positions within hours.
Fear indicators stayed elevated and altcoin season showed no recovery.
Analysts warned crypto markets remain structurally over leveraged entering 2026.