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Until macro stability returns and ETF inflows resume, crypto markets, analysts believe, are likely to remain defensive

Bitcoin slipped below the $80,000 mark after failing to hold above $89,000, with the decline exacerbated by thin weekend liquidity

Macro conditions also weighed on sentiment. Analysts noted that risk appetite softened across global markets as investors reassessed the outlook for monetary easing

Amid this, more than $1.5 billion in outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs this week, analysts said, point to a near-term moderation in institutional risk appetite

The downturn followed broader weakness in global equities after renewed trade tensions between the US and Europe, triggered by President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats

Investing systematically can help investors benefit from volatility rather than be overwhelmed by it

After testing the $94,000-$95,000 zone earlier in the week, BTC retraced and briefly dipped below $90,000 before stabilising near the mid-$90,000 levels

Until Bitcoin resolves its volatility squeeze and macro liquidity becomes less restrictive, altcoin movements, analysts believe, are likely to remain rotational and tactical,

While volatility is expected to persist, it may be less extreme than in previous cycles, with institutional adoption and infrastructure development paving the way for a more stable market

The macroeconomic sentiment for the crypto markets, analysts believe, remains closely tethered to the Federal Reserve's policy path

Younger investors continued to dominate activity in the final quarter of the year. On an annual basis, however, the 26-35 age group led, accounting for 45 per cent of all crypto investors

The flagship digital asset now accounts for 8.1 per cent of total holdings, highlighting renewed investor appetite for stability in a market often defined by volatility

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While equities briefly rallied, the momentum failed to carry over to digital assets

The positive sentiment spilled over into the altcoin space, with Solana (SOL), Render (RENDER), XRP (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Pepe (PEPE) and Sui (SUI) staging steady recoveries on the charts

The rebound followed the Federal Reserve's decision to halt its Quantitative Tightening (QT) program and inject liquidity into the markets, boosting short-term financial stability.

Large-cap tokens have led the modest recovery, even as mid-cap and smaller altcoins continue to lag following a phase of heavy deleveraging

Calling volatility "vitality," Saylor argued that Bitcoin's sharp price swings are essential to its long-term performance and the opportunity it creates for investors

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Crypto Market Crash: Analysts say the pullback reflects a consolidation phase rather than market capitulation, as participants digest recent selling pressure and await clearer macroeconomic signals