Why might #BTC & #Crypto enjoy a Santa rally?
Quite why this phenomenon should occur is unclear, and in truth there are probably several factors behind each individual rally. But a few of the major theories on why markets rally in December include:
Seasonal goodwill among investors, who are more willing to buy around Christmas
Markets rising on lower volumes over the holiday period
Fund managers rebalancing their portfolios before the end of the year
People investing their Christmas bonuses
Bargain hunting before prices rise in January (known as the January effect)
However, the biggest cause

Rsk sentiment is mildly positive as markets move through a holiday-shortened week.
Central banks globally remain on hold, reinforcing a “wait-and-see” stance into early 2026.
Inflation narratives continue to shift toward disinflation rather than recession, keeping rate-cut expectations alive but not urgent.
#Bitcoin and #ALTs remain range-bound with low volume as year-end #liquidity thins.
#Volatility is compressed, increasing the risk of sharp but short-lived moves.
Price action reflects position management, not fresh conviction.
Bitcoin mining activity has declined, often interpreted as lat