#CryptoMarketMildlyRebounds

Overview of Today's Market Analysis 📊

Market Sentiment & Fear Index
The crypto market is in "Extreme Fear" according to the Fear & Greed Index, resting at 25, as investors are very cautious. This level has persisted through recent weeks, indicating a fully sustained bearish sentiment despite some stabilization attempts.

🏛️ Macro Environment Impact

Crypto assets remain in a slump amid post-FOMC market dynamics. Bitcoin has become more volatile since the FOMC meeting on December 15, with a drop in its 24-hour trading volume of 58.70%. Fed officials have not given up their hawkish stand. Cleveland Fed President Hammack said that rates should stay high until it becomes obvious that inflation retreats.

Some positive signals do appear, nevertheless: core inflation's 3-month average stands at 1.6%, and ARK's Cathie Wood projects US inflation could fall to 0% by 2026 if oil and rent prices keep sliding.

💰 Market Metrics & Performance
Total Market Cap: $2.98 trillion (stable in $2.97–2.98T range)
Bitcoin Dominance: 40.93% – slight decline from 41.58% on Dec 16
Altcoin Dominance: 59.07% (corresponding increase)

Key Asset Performance:
BTC: $88,790 (+0.74% daily) – resilient despite macro headwinds
ETH: $3,026 (+1.69% daily) – outperforms Bitcoin with stronger momentum
XRP: Leading volume at $291M, though flat at -0.20%

🚀 Notable Movers & Opportunities
Top Gainers:
PLANCK: +47.59% – explosive momentum in smaller cap
RIVER: +36.31% with $3.8M volume – strong institutional interest
RTX: +26.39% – new listing gaining traction

Major Decline:
LIGHT: -75.18% with $42.6M volume – significant correction; creating potential value opportunity

📈 Recommended Trading Strategy
Defensive Positioning:
Given the extreme levels of fear and macro uncertainty, consider:

BTC accumulation on weakness below $88,000 – institutional support remains strong as Saylor signals fresh buys

ETH relative strength suggests potential outperformance, watch $3,050 resistance

Risk management essential – the market has fallen after 6 of 7 FOMC meetings in 2025

Contrarian Opportunity:
Extreme fear often marks the intermediate bottoms. The patient accumulation of quality assets during this fear phase may prove rewarding as sentiment eventually shifts.

All times are Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) unless otherwise stated.
This information should not be considered investment advice. Significant risk is involved in cryptocurrency investing, and past performance in no way guarantees future results.

Analysis time: December 22, 2025, 13:30 (UTC+8)

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