TechFlow news, December 23 — According to CoinDesk, although Bitcoin's price has recently rebounded to around $88,000, analysts hardly view this as a meaningful turning point. Data from CoinGlass shows Bitcoin has dropped over 22% in the fourth quarter, making late 2025 one of the weakest year-end periods outside of a major bear market.
Bitcoin remains approximately 30% below its 2025 peak and is trading below its level at the start of the year. Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FxPro, said: "The crypto market is attempting to grow, but this isn't yet a recovery." He noted that short-term momentum could be misleading. Despite the total crypto market capitalization returning above $3 trillion, analysts warn this rebound reflects exhaustion rather than renewed confidence.
The Fear & Greed Index has risen to 24, indicating traders may be recovering from extreme pessimism, but risk appetite has not yet returned. The market remains vulnerable to sharp reversals, especially during U.S. trading hours.
